Reading Outdoors

Bring your books, a blanket or a towel, and a snack for tomorrow. We will be reading under a tree during lunch time.

The Giver Pop-Up Book Assignment

The Giver Pop-Up Book Assignment

Instructions: Download the instructions for the assignment.

Instructions

Paint me a Picture with Words

I´ve notice that some of you need more practice with  descriptive writing. Here are a four simple sentences that you will transform into a picture.

1. They worked.
2. The birds sang.
3. They walked.
4. The small dog barked.

Homework: Using descriptive Language

Instructions: Read each sentence. Select descriptive words to create a vivid image of the text. You will hand in this assignment on a separate piece of paper on Monday, August 26th.

1. The food in the cafeteria was unappealing.
2. We painted part of the classroom.
3. She sat by herself in the lunch room.
4. Her hair was a mess.
5. Margarita looked bored.
6. I felt tired after practice.
7. She enjoys listening to music.
8. There was a strange smell in the kitchen.
9. The movie was stupid and boring
10. The sun came up.               
    

                        ***This assignment is for 11-1 and 11-2***

Reading: The Giver

11-1

Please continue reading the novel. The test will be next Friday, August 30th. The chapters that will be covered in the test are 1-11 of the novel. The test will also include a section with Precision of Language. You will need to use vivid language to construct sentences.

PRE TEST

Instructions: Download the 11th Grade Pre-Post Test Student Edition. Read the instructions carefully.  Answer the questions using the answer sheet. There are sections that will be done in class. Make sure to complete this task individually. I will be using this information to identify the areas you need help with and those you already master. Part 1 sections  A,B, and C will be completed in the classroom

Due date:  Friday, August 23, 2013

Pre Test

Important

Hey Guys
Just a quick reminder of the tasks pending.

• Email
• Contract
• Reply witn an "Ok" on each post.
• What I did this summer
• Perfect World (Only for 11-2)
• Documents signed by parents (Only for 11-1)

Course Syllabus

This year we will be reading the works of different contemporary American authors. Please go over the course syllabus and the other forms posted. Please print out the contract. Read it with your parents, sign it, and hand it in by this Friday, August 9, 2013.
English 11 Course Syllabus
Contract

Welcome to the New School Year 2013-2014

I truly hope you enjoyed your summer vacation. The new semester has just begun and we must get ready to have a year filled with learning, goals, and fun. The Regional Bilingual School Ramírez - Hostos "La Bilingüe" is an outstanding school for students to grow and prosper in a safe environment. Remember this is the year to work even harder to maintain your GPA high, college enrollment is just around the corner. We will also be working hard for your graduation activities. So get ready to get involved and have fun while doing it.