What's "x" got to do with it?!?!

Good afternoon,

I'm proud of the effort you put forth this morning.  Every one of you.  I know it can be difficult to have your homework done every night.  I encourage you to just make it a habit.  Habits can be formed in two weeks; good and bad.

I also understand that mornings can be rough!  Between commuting, dealing with different strangers on public transportation and trying to squeeze breakfast in, it can be difficult to show up every day with a smile.  However, remember that every one of us had to make some sort of commute, deal with strangers on public transportation and tried to squeeze breakfast in.  (Get to the point, right?)  Be empathetic to each other.  We're all dealing with something.  Be kind. Try hard.

Now, for the fun stuff: HOMEWORK!!!

Solve for X

1.  30 = 10 + 2X

2.  5X + 14 + 2X + 2 = 30

Indian Summer Days/ homework

Hello,

Thank you for your hard work today.  The topic isn't easy and I appreciate your maturity during class.

Tonight please answer the following questions:

1. How is Ted portrayed?  (How does Arnold describe him?)


2.  How does Arnold feel about Ted?  How do you know?

I'll see you tomorrow!  Have a good night and get some rest.

-Ms. Betsy

Wednesday's homework

Hello,

Remember, no school tomorrow and Friday.

You did an adequate job paying attention in class today.  Please refresh and refocus over the long weekend and recommit to the learning process.  It is important.

Your homework for the weekend is threefold:


1. Get some rest!!!!!!

2.  Eat some vegetables!!!!!

3. Read pages 159 - 167 and answer the following question:

Discuss death, the grieving process, and Junior’s suicidal thoughts. How are we expected to grieve? Is this different in other cultures? Is there a right way or a wrong way? How does Junior cope?

You can email me over the weekend or you can copy it down and bring it to class on Monday.  Enjoy your break. I'll see you soon.

-Ms. Betsy

Sometimes, Tuesday feels like a Thursday

Hello!

You had very interesting answers to the homework last night.  Thanks for being full of creativity and laughter.  It is appreciated.

For homework, I want you to reflect on the lesson today and answer the following questions:

Besides opposing the westernization of Nigeria, what justification has Boko Haram given for kidnapping the students?

Research the recent news about Boko Haram and the kidnappings.  What has been the fate of the girls who were captured in April?

Tina's birthday is on Thursday.  We will have a small celebration tomorrow.  Bring a celebratory attitude and a smile for Tina.

See you tomorrow.

-Ms. Betsy

Monday, you can fall apart.... (but you don't have to)

Hello,

I know that getting back into the groove is hard on a Monday.  That being said, please be on time to class.  You miss a lot when you walk in late.

Your homework tonight is to make sure you have read all the way page 129.

1.  Put yourself in Arnold's shoes.  What would you have done if everyone wanted to go out to eat after the dance and you didn't have enough money?

2.  Arnold and Penelope's relationship is evolving.  Do you agree? In what ways is it evolving? Remember to cite specific textual evidence.

Thank you for working hard and being responsible!  You really are a great bunch of students and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. On time.

-Ms. Betsy

Another Friday, another weekend, another reason to smile

Hello young scholars!

Great job on your presentations today.  You proved that you researched the topics thoroughly.

Your homework for the weekend is...

Read pgs. 101 - 113

1.  What do you learn about Penelope?

2. Who is Earl?  Describe Earl.  (Not Earl Grant!  The Earl from the story)

3. Arnold says, "We were supposed to be happy with our limitations.  But there was no way Penelope and I were going to sit still.  Nope, we both wanted to fly".

Describe the differences between Arnold's limitations and Penelope's limitations.  In what ways do you feel limited?  How can you "fly" past these limitations?

It's Thursday evening and the earth keeps spinning on its…..

Good evening, students.

Hopefully you are resting and reading.  (That was not meant to be sarcastic)

Your homework tonight is to continue working on your group projects.

Independently research your own topic.  Come to class with at least three new facts you didn't know before.

Wednesday's Homework

Good afternoon!!

Thanks for all of your hard work this morning.  The letters came out great.

Your homework for tonight is to click on this link and follow the instructions....

http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/index.cfm?qid=90066


Have fun!

See you in the morning.

-Ms. Betsy

Homework

Welcome to Tuesday! 

Your homework tonight is….

Junior describes his reservation as "located approximately one million miles north of important and two billion miles west of Happy."  Draw your own cartoon to illustrate this idea.  Have you ever felt this way?  Describe a situation in your own life when you have felt sympathetic to Junior.

Monday!

Welcome back to another wonderful week!

Your homework for tonight:

1.  n  −  10w  +  7n  +  7  −  3n

2.   3  +  v  +  6z  +  7z  +  8v

3. n + 8n + n + n + n

Remember - if there is a variable by itself you can assume the coefficient is 1.

It's Friday, Friday, Friday...

Welcome to the weekend, scholars.  You have worked hard and been flexible throughout the week.  Rest up and get ready to do it again!

At this point, you should have read up to page 78.

Your homework is to come up with at least one theme of the story so far.  Using pages 1-78, find a direct quote that relates to your theme and discuss how it relates and why it is important.

Have fun!

9/11

Death, terrorism and mass confusion can be difficult topics.  I appreciate that you were passionate and professional while discussing 9/11.

Your homework is to respond, thoughtfully, to the following prompt:

Twenty, fifty, or one hundred years from now how do you think the events of September 11th, 2001 will be understood as part of the larger context of United States history? What about world history? In your opinion, what other events had a similar impact on U.S. or world history?

Stereotypes....

You guys are doing great.... Keep up the good work...

Your homework is as follows:

1. What is a stereotype?


2. What are some examples of stereotypes?


3. What is an unknown variable?

4.  What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

5.  Tomorrow is 9/11/14, which is the anniversary of when two airplanes hit the World Trade Center buildings in lower Manhattan.  What significance does this date have to you?

Remember to bring your earphones tomorrow, we will begin our day in the computer lab.  Check your email for further instructions when you get here.

Cloudy Tuesday Homework

Good evening,

I am proud of the work you did in class today.  It wasn't easy and I appreciate the level of dedication you show when you try something that is difficult.

Anyways... back to the main point.... HOMEWORK.

Your homework for tonight is to read 32 -43 and answer the following questions:

1.Why did Arnold get suspended?

2.  What information do you learn about Mr. P?

3.  What did Mr. P mean when he said "We were supposed to kill the Indian to save the child"? (pg. 35)

4. Why do you think Mary "faded away"?

5. What does Mr. P ask Arnold to do?  Why?


6.  Solve for X

X+3+5 = 2X

Monday's homework

First things, first: you all did a wonderful job today in class.

Second:  HOMEWORK

As a reminder, you need to check the blog every night and either email me the homework or bring a written copy to class.

Your homework for tonight is to read the chapter "Because Geometry is not a Country Somewhere Near France" and answer the following questions:

1. Describe Arnold's sister

2.  Describe Mr. P.

3. What does Mr. P symbolize?

4.  What is the significance of the geometry text book?


Remember:  Bring calculators tomorrow

Also remember: There will be special Friday prizes for those of you who come every day, on time, with your homework.  (On time is 8:00 AM, btw)

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

When the second day of school is a Friday, you know it's going to be a good year!

Happy Friday!!!

Your homework for tonight is to research the Spokane Tribe.  You can use websites or the library to find out information about Spokane culture, geography and history.

You can email me the homework or write it out and bring it with you on Monday.

The following link may prove useful:

http://www.spokanetribe.com/

Welcome!

Welcome to your first evening of your first day of school!  I had a great time meeting you guys today.  Please remember to bring your text with you tomorrow and to check the homework blog nightly.

 

 

Your homework for tonight is to....

 

Begin reading "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian".  Make sure you bring the book, notebook and pens/pencils with you tomorrow.

 

I am excited for a great year.

Please remember to bring back your signed CBVI permission slips