I'm so bad at walking.

So I'm an idiot.  And I broke my toe yesterday.  And was at the emergency room until rougly 2am.

So really, embarassment and fatigue have led to yet another absence.

I'm sorry.

We will finish Act III of the movie tomorrow AND we will have the quiz.  I will check photos.  And then, hopefully, we will move on to the end of the play.

TODAY, I want you to peer edit your letter with one special friend.  Or at least someone you like.

Here is the proofreading assignment:

1.  Read the entire letter(your partner's) to yourself.  Don't write anything.  Think a minute.

2.  Now, pick up a pen or pencil. Read it again, but this time, correct simple errors: spelling, mechanics, grammar/

3.  Read it through again.  Look at each sentence.  If you think a detail is unnecessary or doesn't fit the letter, put an asterisk(*) next to its first word.

4.  If a section seems underdeveloped, or needs more details, tell the author: MORE!  If you can specifically tell them what you would like to see/know, you may do that as well.

5.  Read the letter one more time, looking carefully at the words chosen.  If you do not agree with a word, or think there is a better choice, place a box around the word.

Once this is completed, hand the letter back, say nice things, and start to correct your letter.  The new draft is due on Friday.

I miss you.  Enjoy your day.

Rock

Romeo and Juliet

Here is a link to the full text, if you need for your study guide...

Get it

Extra Credit abounds!

I'm about to link the TWO extra credit assignments that are possible this marking period.  The first one has a due date.

Shakespeare Birthday Food 

Source for recipes: A bunch of selections
The assignment requirements:What to do


Shakespeare is Everywhere

Find them

Journals due Monday

Please read Chapter 13 AND complete your journal for collection.

Remember that the dates of your journals may be slightly off; this is due to PARCC.

2/11: 7yr. old you or now you--how do you react to snow day.

2/18: Watch "Fight the Power" and react

2/20: Freewrite

2/23: What is your favorite musical genre?

2/24: Are you for or against standardized testing?  Why?

2/25: Reaction to blues clips/freewrite

2/26: Are you a crier?  Why or why not?

2/27: Freewrite

3/4: 10 most significant moments of your life?

3/12: Rank the 5 Greek qualities: Family, Friendship, Love, Health, Wealth

3/18: PARCC Reaction

3/20: Freewrite

3/23: How important is fidelity in a relationship?  Explain.

The Little Prince essay

Here is the link to the full pdf of the text:

TLP

Here is the sample MLA-formatted paper:

MLA Paper

Please submit all essays to my school email: erock@gehrhsd.net by 11:59PM on 2/27/15.

Journals due tomorrow

And here, for the slackers, are the topics, complete with dates.  Thanks Jess!

12/4/14: Describe your best school experience.

12/5/14: Freewrite

12/8/14: Describe a time you failed, and explain how it changed you.

12/10/14: Describe a place where you are perfectly content.

12/11/14: Is ignorance bliss? Explain.

12/12/14: Freewrite

12/15/14: Make a list of five things that would "loop" on your perfect T.V. channel.

1/5/15: Make a list of 5 or more reasons you would rather be home right now/are happy to be here.