Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat."

--Scottish Proverb




Today's Assignment

You will get additional practice on revising and editing by reading "Catching a Wave" and completing multiple choice questions over the passage.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Quote of the Day

"In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."

--Theodore Roosevelt





Today's Assignment

You will be given an article to read titled "Lost City Discovered" and practice answering multiple choice questions over the best way to revise and edit the passage.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Quote of the Day

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."

--Elbert Hubbard





Today's Assignment


Fun Friday!  Bring something to work on if you have completed the assignments for the week.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Let go, or be dragged."

--Zen Proverb 

Today's Assignment

You will be reading a passage titled "Carbohydrate Craze" and answering multiple choice questions over the article.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Quote of the Day

"To live is the rarest thing in the world.  Most people exist, that is all."

--Oscar Wilde




Today's Assignment

6th Period:  You will be reading the article "The End of Overeating" and answering some multiple choice items over the passage.

Tuesday, January 23, 2017

Quote of the Day

"To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing."

--Eva Young





Today's Assignment

Monday, January 23, 2017

Quote of the Day

"When you can't control what is happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what is happening.  That's where your power is!"

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

You will be reading an article titled, "Escaping the Endless Adolescence" and answering multiple choice questions.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Quote of the Day

"If it is important to you, you will find a way.  If not, you will find an excuse."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Fun Friday!  If you did not complete the assignments on 
commonlit.org, then you need to do so today before you have a Fun Friday.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Quote of the Day

"The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

--Chinese Proverb



Today's Assignment

• If you have not done so already, you will need to go to www.commonlit.org and register.  If you are in 1st period, use the class code KR5P when registering.  If you are in my 6th period class, use the class code RBBPW when registering.  Once you are logged on, you will need to read the assigned passage and complete the questions by the end of the class period.
• Read "The Kitty Genovese Murder: What Really Happened".  Complete the Guided Reading Questions as you read to check your understanding of the passage.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Being angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head."

--George Foreman



Today's Assignment

• Go to www.commonlit.org  
• If you were here yesterday, log on and there should be a reading passage titled "Herd Behavior" and assignment for you to complete by the end of the class period;
• If you were not here yesterday, you will need to go to www.commonlit.org and register.  If you are in 1st period, use the class code KR5P when registering.  If you are in my 6th period class, use the class code RBBPW when registering.  Once you are logged on, you will need to read the assigned passage and complete the questions by the end of the class period.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises.  Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Friday, January 13, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change your smile."

--Author Unknown





Today's Assignment


Study Hall!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Some talk to you in their free time, and some free their time to talk to you."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Study Hall!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Quote of the Day

"There will always be someone who can't see your worth.  Don't let it be you."

--Author Unknown





Today's Assignment

Study Hall!

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."

--Henry Ford





Today's Assignment

Study Hall!!

Monday, January 9, 2017

Quote of the Day

"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

We have not received the scores, so you will use this class as a study hall period.  Bring something to work on!