HW

Good morning,

Happy holidays!!!  I am so proud of the work we have done so far this year.  Just so you know, the assignments and classwork will get more challenging.  Get ready.

Remember what the king said at his most victorious and most sorrowful moments: this too will pass.

If you see a dip in your grade -- do not become frustrated!  Keep in mind, if you are not here - you get a 0 for the day.  Try to be here every day.  You are also being graded for punctuality, behavior and career maturity.

I know we will all make the third marking period the best yet.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What was Tom Robinson's verdict?

2.  Why do you think Tom Robinson received this verdict?

3.  Do you think Tom Robinson would be found guilty or innocent today?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  One of the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird is that people can be good and evil.  People are complicated!  Give three examples of this idea in the text.  (Hint: Ms. Dubose)

Enjoy your holidays.  Show love to your families and friends. Do your homework.  Take care of yourselves.  You are very precious.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
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reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you next year,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

One more day until a little rest and relaxation!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What does Dill say when Jem found him under the bed?

2.  Describe Aunt Alexandria.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What is courage?  How is Atticus courageous?  How can you be courageous?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys did a really great job today!  Thank you for your continued efforts.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Why does Jem want to be by himself?

2.  Why do Jem and Scout worry about their father's safety when he goes to watch Tom?

3. Why does Jem stand up to Atticus?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why is there strength in a mob and anonymity?  Why are people more likely to break the law when they can hide in a crowd?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Great class today! I am proud of you for coming to class, being respectful and trying even though you were tired.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Who is Mrs. Dubose?

2.  Describe Mrs. Dubose.

3.  What did Mrs. Dubose accomplish before she died?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you think that Mrs Dubose is courageous?  Why or why not? Explain using evidence from the text.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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Have a great weekend,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

As the holidays draw near, our class is dwindling.  Make your education (and your brain) a priority -- even if the holidays are near.

You miss a lot when you are absent or late or really, really late.

Your homework for tonight:

Both options begin with reading chapter 10.  This is what you missed when you missed class today, (along with other critical information and practice).

Option one:
1. Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

2.  How does Scout view her father?

3.  What does Atticus do to change Scout's mind?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does Harper Lee use symbolism in To Kill a Mockingbird? Give examples from the text to support your answer.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you tomorrow!

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning!

Happy Wednesday, young people!  You did a great job today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What are the Jim Crow Laws?

2. Why did Atticus take Tom Robinson's case?

3.  How did Scout feel about Atticus taking on the case?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Give some examples of how the Jim Crow laws are evident in To Kill a Mockingbird.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for coming out and trying so hard on a gloomy Monday.  We only have a week and a half left of precious time before we start our new book, so please try to make class a priority.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Why does Miss Maudie say that Scout is being morbid?
2.  Describe the game that Scout, Jem and Dill were playing.
3.  How does Atticus react when he finds out about their game?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  "I'm going to tell you something and tell you one time: stop tormenting that man" (65).  What does this statement show about Atticus's belief in the Golden Rule?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys really learned a lot this week.  As we get closer and closer to the holiday season (and break), please remember that you still have to follow the rules!

Your age is just a number.  Your maturity and trustworthiness create a more stable foundation for 'being an adult'.

So.... be nice and work hard. Always tell the truth and resist the temptation to gossip.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What are the five kingdoms?

2.  How is the Cunningham's poverty different than the Finch's poverty?

3.  How is the Ewell's poverty different than the Cunningham's poverty?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Scout and Dill treat Boo Radley as a spectacle as opposed to a human.  This is partially because they don't fully understand Boo and often people fear who they don't know.  Compare this treatment of Boo Radley to a current event.  What are the similarities? What are the differences?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

Have a great weekend,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning my fellow Homo sapiens,

Great job today.

Remember to always be honest! Honesty is something we need to work on.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  How did Aristotle classify living organisms?

2.  What is the genus and species name of Atticus?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why is it important to classify living organisms?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You did an adequate job today.  I understand we were all tired, but please come prepared to work!  If something happened before class that inhibits your ability to focus, let me know at the beginning of class.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one
1. What is 'The Golden Rule'?

2.  Why does Burris Ewell get to skip school?

3.  How do the Ewell's live?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does 'The Golden Rule' apply to your life?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Special shout out to Terrell for trying hard and being polite.

Special shout out to Rusey for showing all of her steps.

Special shout out to Rayven for being focused, trying and doing her homework.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

2.  What is a hypotenuse?

3.  What is a right triangle?

Option two:

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find c.  If a= 3 and b = 4, find c.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

You guys rock.  I'll see you tomorrow.

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys were so focused this morning! Thanks for being on time and willing to work hard.

Rafaela - Please come to school.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Why doesn't Walter have lunch?

2.  Why does Walter refuse the quarter?

3.  What is poverty?

Option two:
In a well developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you think absolute poverty or relative poverty is better?  Explain.

 PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Friday! Thank you for those of you who made it to school today!!!

Your homework for tonight:
Read "A Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." in your close reader.
Option one:
1. What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stand up for?

2. Who wrote the eulogy?

3.  What is a eulogy?
Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  According to Robert F. Kennedy, hatred and bitterness is a natural reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  How does Kennedy suggest we combat these emotions?

 PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

Have a really great weekend, 

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Great job this morning.  If you did not see yesterday's homework, please take a look at it.  Please make school a priority for your own sake.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What does Boo Radley look like?

2.  Why is Atticus raising the kids alone?

3.  Describe Maycomb

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How is Maycomb during the Great Depression different than New York City in 2015?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
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See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Hello,

Just a friendly reminder:

Even if you have an appointment, you are graded for your efforts.  If you are not here, I cannot give you credit.  I know that extenuating circumstances arise (look it up if you need to) -- and those will be taken with the proverbial grain of salt.  However, for those of you continually making appointments for during school hours ----- please stop.  This is practice.  Making appointments for during work (or school) hours is unacceptable.  At most places of employment, it will get you fired.  At school, your grade will suffer and so will your understanding of the content.

One more thing...

Don't gossip.  Don't talk about each other behind closed doors or turned backs.  Speak directly to each other and speak with kindness.  We are here to lift each other up - not tear down.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Why is school important?

2.  What other story did we read that was set in the Great Depression?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why should you care about your education?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Interesting class today!  We had a lot of great questions that will leave us all something to think about.

It's great to see you guys - Thanks for coming to class and thank you for working diligently.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Where is To Kill a Mockingbird set?

2.  Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?

3. What is one of the major themes of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Compare and contrast the setting of The Outsiders and of To Kill a Mockingbird.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy