English 9--6/17/2019

Jump Off
--Please find both of the following on your desk:

• a copy of the "End-of-Unit Essay--Feedback Analysis" document
• your scored and commented upon impulsiveness essay

S. the C.

Reminders

• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text, free reading books, etc.)!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place this Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.

--agenda/HW

Writing Workshop -- Feedback Analysis/Moving Forward: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay
--quiet and independent feedback analysis
--whole-class share-out via a drawing of cards

Read-Aloud Time  -- Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox

AFTER EXAMS END, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION--YOU ONLY GET SO MANY OF 'EM! :)

English 9--6/14/2019

Today's Agenda

• Finish reading (and discuss?!) Ayn Rand's Anthem
• View the some of the film version of Veronica Roth's Divergent

Reminders

• Free reading evidence is due by 3:00 PM TODAY (optional).
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text, free reading books, etc.)!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.

AFTER EXAMS END, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION--YOU ONLY GET SO MANY OF 'EM! :)

English 10--6/14/2019

Today's Agenda

• Independent work time
• FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignments are due via online sharing at the end of today's class block!
• Pictures returned
• FYI
• While you work, I will continue reading/scoring research papers.  Though I would like to have all of the papers done today, it will likely not happen.  Sorry! ;(

Reminders

• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Animal Farm, The Alchemist, free reading books, etc.)!
• Free reading evidence is due by 3:00 PM TODAY (optional).
• Compact for Independent Work Time
• A quiet environment will be established and maintained.  You have agreed to "police" yourselves to assure that this happens.
• Music will play lightly in the background.  If you prefer, you can listen to your own music via a device and earbuds/headphones.
• You are expected to set and aim to achieve a goal for today's work block.

AFTER EXAMS END, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION--YOU ONLY GET SO MANY OF 'EM! :)

English 10 Honors--6/14/2019

Today's Agenda

• Refreshments
• Informal paper presentations
• Pictures returned

Reminders

• Free reading evidence is due by 3:00 PM TODAY (optional).
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies, free reading books, etc.)!
• Your FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignment is due NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM ON MONDAY, 6/17.
• The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM time slot.  Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!

AFTER EXAMS END, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION--YOU ONLY GET SO MANY OF 'EM! :)

English 9--6/13/2019 (ACE)

Jump Off
--Momentarily, we will vote with regard to the following question:

• What would you rather do first today?
• Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" oral reading/brief discussion OR
• Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox read-aloud

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text) ASAP.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.

FYI

• It will take me through the weekend to finish scoring and providing feedback upon your End-of-Unit Essays.  I will return your essays on Monday and grant you time to process through the feedback and ask questions

--agenda/HW

Transition
--Please pick up each of the following from the front table:

• a copy of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
• the halfsheet titled "'Harrison Bergeron' Purposeful Reading/Discussion Notes"

Oral Reading/Discussion/Discussion Preparation --Dystopia Unit: Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
--purposeful oral reading
--turn and talk
--whole-class share-out

Read-Aloud Time  -- Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox

Flex Block (time permitting)
--For the rest of the block, engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Assignment (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading
• prepare for the final exam via the sheet received in class last week.

Compact for Independent Work Time

• Talking should be very limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.  You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.

Before You Leave...
--Please return your Chromebook (if you used it) and plug it in.

HW (Class Preparation)

--Continue preparing for the English 9 Final Examination, which will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  I hope that you prepare diligently for this exam as the results are meant to help me determine how you grew and what you mastered throughout the year, where to focus instruction next school year for freshmen, etc. If the entire school year was a sports season, finals week is Sectionals. ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL AND DESERVE TO NAIL THIS FINAL ASSESSMENT, BUT IT'S IN YOUR HANDS!

Miscellaneous
*I, UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL TODAY DUE TO AN ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEETING.  I AM, HOWEVER, AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL TOMORROW AND MONDAY OR NEXT WEEK AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)

English 9--6/12/2019 (BDF)

Jump Off
--Please find both of the following on your desk:

• a copy of the "End-of-Unit Essay--Feedback Analysis" document
• your scored and commented upon impulsiveness essay

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text) ASAP.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.

--agenda/HW

Writing Workshop -- Feedback Analysis/Moving Forward: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay
--quiet and independent feedback analysis
--whole-class share-out via a drawing of cards

Transition
--Please pick up each of the following from the front table:

• a copy of Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains"
• the halfsheet titled "'There Will Come Soft Rains' Purposeful Reading/Discussion Notes"

Oral Reading/Discussion Preparation/Discussion --Dystopia Unit: Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains"
--purposeful oral reading
--turn and talk
--whole-class share-out

Flex Block (time permitting)
--For the rest of the block, engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Assignment (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading
• prepare for the final exam via the sheet received in class last week.

Compact for Independent Work Time

• Talking should be very limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.  You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.

Before You Leave...
--Please return your Chromebook (if you used it) and plug it in.

HW (Class Preparation)

--Continue preparing for the English 9 Final Examination, which will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  I hope that you prepare diligently for this exam as the results are meant to help me determine how you grew and what you mastered throughout the year, where to focus instruction next school year for freshmen, etc. If the entire school year was a sports season, finals week is Sectionals. ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL AND DESERVE TO NAIL THIS FINAL ASSESSMENT, BUT IT'S IN YOUR HANDS!

Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

English 10--6/12/2019

Jump Off
--Please seat yourselves alphabetically.  During today's class block, please engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your research paper (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• I will be calling students up starting at the end of the alphabet in order to continue scoring these!
• work on your End-of-Course Assignment
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading.

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Animal Farm and/or The Alchemist) during our last few class blocks together.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• Compact for Independent Work Time
• A quiet environment will be established and maintained.  You have agreed to "police" yourselves to assure that this happens.
• Music will play lightly in the background.  If you prefer, you can listen to your own music via a device and earbuds/headphones.
• You are expected to set and aim to achieve a goal for today's work block.

Flex Block

Before Your Leave...
--Please return your Chromebook (if you used it) and plug it in.

Writing

--Your FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignment is due at the END OF OUR LAST CLASS DAY TOGETHER (THIS FRIDAY, 6/14).

• What is your "why?"?

Miscellaneous
--I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Animal Farm and/or The Alchemist) during our last few class blocks together.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!

*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

English 10 Honors--6/12/2019

Jump Off
--Please pick up a copy of the reading titled "'Skeptics May Object': Planting a Naysayer in Your Text" (a chapter from Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein's "They Say/I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing) from the desk by the door.  Then, find the desk upon which is placed your scored "Midterm".  I recommend that as part of today's class block, you deal with both of these items in order to help you continue moving forward.

S. the C.

--sign-ups for refreshments on mini-presentation days

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies) during our last few class blocks.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM time slot.  Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!

--agenda/HW

Writing Workshop -- End-of-Course Assignment

--Reminder: Here is our compact:

COMPACT FOR WORK TIME

• Talking should be limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music at a low volume via headphones/earbuds is permitted.

--quiet and independent work block

• purposefully read "'Skeptics May Object': Planting a Naysayer in Your Text"
• engage in self-reflection with regard to the "Midterm"
• Do whatever you need to do so that next class block, you can talk intelligently about your draft and, next week, turn in something about which you can be proud!
• I RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE CORRECTIONS TO YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE AND LET MRS. DONOHUE.  NOT ONLY WILL SHE REGRADE YOUR WORK, BUT YOU WILL NOT UNNECESSARILY LOSE THE SAME POINTS TWICE!

Before Your Leave...
--Please return... 

• your scored "Midterm"
• your Chromebook (and plug it in!).

HW (Class Preparation)/Writing

--Your FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignment is due NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE DAY ON MONDAY, 6/17.  Mini-presentations will take place in class NEXT TIME (Friday, 6/14).  Prepare accordingly as per the halfsheet.

Miscellaneous
--If you have not already done so, I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies) on Friday.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
--The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM-10:40 AM time slot.  Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!

*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

English 9 Final Examination--June 2019

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndb2rwNIb5tik_PeHMTFOzrOBl_83zIJuYIJaNh-ZNo/edit?usp=sharing

English 9--6/11/2019

Jump Off
--Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart and log in.  Then, log in to Membean and take the quiz that has been deployed for you.  Good luck!

Assessment -- Vocabulary #6
--When you finish, please...

• return your Chromebook
• decide whether you would like to...
• read and briefly discuss today's short story first OR
• engage in read-aloud first
• engage in free reading until everyone has finished.

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text) ASAP.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.

--agenda/HW

Transition
--Please pick up each of the following from the front table:

• a copy of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
• the halfsheet titled "'Harrison Bergeron' Purposeful Reading/Discussion Notes"

Oral Reading/Discussion/Discussion Preparation --Dystopia Unit: Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
--purposeful oral reading
--turn and talk
--whole-class share-out

Read-Aloud Time  -- Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox

Flex Block (time permitting)
--For the rest of the block, engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Assignment (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading
• prepare for the final exam via the sheet received in class last week.

Compact for Independent Work Time

• Talking should be very limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.  You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.

Before You Leave...
--Please return your Chromebook and plug it in.

HW (Class Preparation)

--Read at least 10 pages of your (dystopian?) free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool

--Continue preparing for the English 9 Final Examination, which will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  I hope that you prepare diligently for this exam as the results are meant to help me determine how you grew and what you mastered throughout the year, where to focus instruction next school year for freshmen, etc. If the entire school year was a sports season, finals week is Sectionals. ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL AND DESERVE TO NAIL THIS FINAL ASSESSMENT, BUT IT'S IN YOUR HANDS!
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

English 9--6/10/2019

Substitute directions are in red.

Please take attendance via the following roster.  Then, call attendance down to the main office (ext. 1000).

• Logan Dale
• Katelyn DeWater
• Mollie Flanagan
• Madison Rowe
• Matthew Rudolph
• Paige Ryan
• Marissa Salvatore
• Joshua Schirtz
• Matthew Schneider
• Lillian Scutt
• Kelsey Stewart
• Lucas Stewart
• Angela Tewksbury
• Zoe Thompson
• Alexander Turner
• Leah Warner
• Leah Waterstraat

Please read aloud the "Jump Off" below.

Jump Off
--Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart and log in.  Then, log in to Membean and take the quiz that has been deployed for you.  Good luck!

Assessment -- Vocabulary #6

After all of the students have completed the assessment, please read aloud the reminders below under "S. the C.".  Then, share the rest of the agenda as well as the list of homework items at the bottom of the agenda.

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., the Parsons text) ASAP.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• The English 9 Final Examination will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  Prepare for a successful performance via the review sheet/information sheet and any other helpful materials in your binder, etc.
• Compact for Independent Work Time

• Talking should be very limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.  You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.

--agenda/HW

Read-Aloud Time  -- Ayn Rand's Anthem

You will find the copy of Anthem on my desk next to the keyboard.  Please read aloud from the Post-it through the end of the novella.  Feel free to allow the students to engage in a little informal follow-up discussion, bearing in mind the writing section of their upcoming final examination.

Flex Block
--For the rest of the block, engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Assignment (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading
• prepare for the final exam via the sheet received in class last week.

Before Your Leave...

--Please return your Chromebook and plug it in.

HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your (dystopian?) free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool

--Continue preparing for the English 9 Final Examination, which will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 from 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM.  I hope that you prepare diligently for this exam as the results are meant to help me determine how you grew and what you mastered throughout the year, where to focus instruction next school year for freshmen, etc. If the entire school year was a sports season, finals week is Sectionals. ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL AND DESERVE TO NAIL THIS FINAL ASSESSMENT, BUT IT'S IN YOUR HANDS!
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*

English 10--6/10/2019

Substitute directions are in red.

Please take attendance via the following roster.  Then, call attendance down to the main office (ext. 1000).

• Leah Allison
• Sarah Bosch
• Jack Donnelly
• Abigail Field
• Olivia Forbes
• Sierra Gunn 
• Steffan Gwyn
• Morgan Haugh
• Keli Huber
• Emma Hyde
• Cameron Kearney
• Jenna Leverson
• Ryan Martucio
• Dominic Reed
• Jaelee Rowe
• Dawson Sickler
• Elijah Smith
• Peter Thousand
• Trent Willis
• Haylee Yamin

Please read aloud the "Jump Off" below.

Jump Off
--Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart and log in.  Then, log in to Membean and take the quiz that has been deployed for you.  Good luck!

Assessment -- Vocabulary #6

After all of the students have completed the assessment, please read aloud the reminders below under "S. the C.".  Then, share the rest of the agenda as well as the list of homework items at the bottom of the agenda.

S. the C.

Reminders

• It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
• Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods.  If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA,  you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14.  Please make arrangements accordingly.
• I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Animal Farm and/or The Alchemist) during our last few class blocks together.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
• Compact for Independent Work Time
• A quiet environment will be established and maintained.  You have agreed to "police" yourselves to assure that this happens.
• Music will play lightly in the background.  If you prefer, you can listen to your own music via a device and earbuds/headphones.
• You are expected to set and aim to achieve a goal for today's work block.

--agenda/HW

Flex Block
--For the rest of the block, engage in quiet and independent work time as per our compact--you can...

• work on your research paper (if, for some reason, you have not yet finished it and turned it in)
• work on your End-of-Course Assignment
• engage in free reading
• put together evidence of having completed free reading.

Before Your Leave...
--Please return your Chromebook and plug it in.

HW (Class Preparation)

--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book (memoir still?!) between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  During the final marking period, I intend to randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Writing
--Your FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignment is due at the beginning of our last day of class together THIS FRIDAY, 6/14.

• What is your "why?"?

Miscellaneous
--I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Animal Farm and/or The Alchemist) during our last few class blocks together.  Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!

*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*