PARENT MEETING CANCELED

I had planned to have a parent meeting for those of you interested in going to Washington, D.C., but no one responded to my previous post. Therefore, it is canceled. We will try again in two weeks. Keep your eyes peeled!

Smile,
C-Rod

AP Vocab - A HEAD'S UP!!!!!

We are a little behind on our schedule, so we're going to skip ahead to the Unit 5 words. Here they are:

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL - Embellish, Florid, Opulent, Ornate, Ostentatious, Poignant

OVERKILL - Ebullience, Effusive, Egregious, Flagrant, Frenetic, Gratuitous, Sanctimonious, Superfluous

Your assignment is to create a vocab test like the ones I do with some definitions, sentences, synonyms, and antonyms. You can even do a couple graphics. Be sure to make a separate copy of the answers. Save it on your computer because your test just may be the one I give next!!!!

I'm Just a Little Crazy....

Did you notice that the title for this post was an example of MEIOSIS??? If you did, yay! Did you read the post below about being tired? Did you notice the lit tools there? I did it on purpose, expecting at least one of you to notice...and you didn't. Authors use lit tools on PURPOSE!!!! Authors are very deliberate. Though I usually include them, I am going to add lit tools in all my posts from now on, and the first person to identify it/them correctly will get bonus points. Leave a comment under the post with the quote, type of lit tool, and why I likely used the lit tool that way, and you will get EXTRA CREDIT! Only provide one lit tool per post, as it would be nice for others to have a chance. Once a lit tool has been identified in a post, you cannot use that one again.

OK, so now for the purpose of my post:

On Monday, we have FCAT Retakes. We will be on a special schedule, I believe...and we will be in the cafeteria. First period - all of you will report to our room first, then we will proceed to the cafeteria. Bring any games you like to play. (NOT TWISTER...LOL!) With that said, there will be NO vocab test, Iola Leroy quiz, or bookmark due that day! Woohoo!

The same goes for second period on Tuesday (though we WILL NOT be in the cafeteria and you will NOT need games). There will be NO vocab test, Iola Leroy Quiz, or bookmark due that day.

Wednesday, 10/20, Period 1; Thursday, 10/21, Period 2: You will have a vocab quiz on Unit 3 words. You will also have a quiz on chapters 26-33 of Iola Leroy. Your last bookmark will be due on that day as well, so I recommend you pace yourself!

Friday, 10/22, Period 2; Monday, 10/25: Vocab Unit 4 will be due.

Periods 3 & 5, I may not get to see you a whole lot on Monday, so bring you To Kill a Mockingbird and read it if you have a few minutes.

OK, love you all! GOOD LUCK TO THOSE OF YOU TAKING THE FCAT NEXT WEEK! I KNOW YOU WILL DO GREAT!

Exhausted? Worn Out?

Feel like a tired toddler? Let's put it into perspective:
Doing your monthly English projects - 10 hours
Reading chapters of our class reading each week - 2 hours
Doing English homework each night - 1 hour
Learning something you had not known before - PRICELESS!

I know you are tired, guys and gals, but please know I am pushing you because I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! You ALL are so gifted, and I just want you to give yourself a chance!

In this crazy world of having to get A's, remember that it's ALWAYS about the learning and not always about the grade. In these times of fatigue, we may compromise our values and work ethic. Don't do it! Cheating is not the way, avoiding your work is not the way, procrastinating is not the way, and giving up is DEFINITELY not the way! Remember, an easier now means a harder later; and a harder now means an easier later! Stick with it! And don't forget that I am here to help...and I LOVE YOU!

Homecoming News

Each day you dress up this week, you will earn extra credit. If I don't have you everyday, then you will need to check in with me between classes for your credit. You can also earn points for going to the game and the dance. This is my way of encouraging you to get involved.

Mon. - Nerd Day
Tue. - Disney Character Day
Wed. - Superhero Day
Thur. - Flashback Day; the Talent Show at 6:30 in auditorium
Fri. - Gladiator Spirit Day; pep rally in school; the game at 7 p.m. at Milander
Sat. - Dance at 7 p.m. at the Airport Hilton

Enjoy this week! Even when you get to be as old as I am, you will cherish it! :o)

Washington, D.C. Trip - Periods 1 & 2

If you're interested in going to Washington, D.C., there will be a meeting during lunch in my room on Thursday, 10/7. Please post your first name and period number here (no last names), and I will get a pass to you before our meeting. On Thursday, you will go grab your lunch (your pass will allow you to get in line first) then bring it to my room while we meet to discuss pricing, deadlines, fundraising, financial aid, etc. Please post your name by Tuesday evening. Hope to see you there!