Friday, May 27, 2016

HW

Good morning,

I had a GREAT TIME with you guys this morning.  I loved to watch you be creative and have fun!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What was the climax of The Hunger Games?

2. What genre is The Hunger Games?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What made The Hunger Games a dystopia?




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 on TUESDAY,

Ms. Betsy

Thursday, May 26, 2016

HW

Good morning,

I always have such a wonderful time sharing my morning with you guys!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Find the slope of a line that is parallel to the line: y= 2x + 5

2.Find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 5

Option two:



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

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Describe Rue.

2.  How has Rue survived this far?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Remember that this is dystopia.  Based on your knowledge of dystopian literature, make a prediction about Rue.


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


Tuesday, May 24, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Today's class was very difficult.  Thank you for paying attention and trying so hard!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is biodiversity?

2.  Describe a tracker jacker.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you believe that Peeta actually saved Katniss?  Why or why not?


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

Monday, May 23, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Welcome to the fresh new start of a brand new week!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Who created the fire?

2.  Why did they create the fire?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  In what ways are The Hunger Games a dystopia?  Use direct 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 comments

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, May 20, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for sharing another week with me!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is a "genre"?

2.  What type of genre is The Hunger Games?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What is your favorite type of literary genre and why?


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 on Monday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, May 19, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Special shout out to Andrew for being the "adverb king"!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:

1.  What is one sign that you might be dehydrated?

2. What are some symptoms of dehydration that Katniss is going through?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why is dehydration so dangerous?  Cite specific 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 comments

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

HW

Good morning,

I had a FUN time this morning and I hope you did too!!!

Your homework tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What is the relationship between the slopes of parallel lines?

2.  What is the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines?

Option two:

1.  What is the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the equation: Y = 1/2X + 3 and has a y-intercept of -4?


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

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for trying so hard this morning.

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What is the Cornucopia?

2.  How many tributes died that first day?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were Katniss, what would you be thinking as you waited for the games to start?



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

Monday, May 16, 2016

HW

Good morning,

I missed you guys!!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  How does Katniss feel about Cinna?

2.  Is Cinna a round character or a flat character?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Is the antagonist more likely to be a round character or a flat character?  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

Thursday, May 12, 2016

HW

Good morning,

You guys were a bunch of CHARACTERS today!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1. What is direct characterization?

2.  What deal does Haymitch make with Katniss and Peeta?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Give examples of Haymitch's characterization.


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

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

HW

Good morning,

I had a really fun time in class today.  Thank you for sharing your morning with me!

Rusey  -  enjoy your trip.  We will miss you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
Find the reciprocal

1. 1/3

2.  4/5

Option two:
Find the reciprocal

1.  6

2.  8

3. 76


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

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Welcome to W04 Andrew!!  Great job this morning.  Special shout out to Hector who was a HUGE help during class.

Your homework tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What is absolute poverty?

2.  How can Katniss change her social status?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How did Katniss use the woods to provide for her family?


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

Monday, May 9, 2016

HW

Good morning,


Happy Monday! We have two months left of precious time together.  Remain focused as we move forward.


Your homework tonight is based on chapter 3:


Option one:
1.  Who visits Katniss before she leaves?


2. Why is Effie surprised by the way that Katniss and Peeta eat?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe Haymitch.  Why is he important to Katniss and Peeta?


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

Friday, May 6, 2016

HW

Good morning,

We did it! We made it through the first week back and battled the rain like true warriors.

Thank you for sharing your week with me!

Your homework for this weekend is:

Option one:
1.  What does biodiversity mean?

2.  What is a mockingjay?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why is biodiversity important?


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 on Monday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, May 5, 2016

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for trying so hard today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Are Y=3X + 7 and Y=3X - 8 parallel to each other?

2.  Are Y = 2/3X - 2 and Y = 3/2X +1 parallel to each other?

Option two:

Name 3 lines that are parallel to Y=2X - 3



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









Wednesday, May 4, 2016

HW

Good morning,


You guys are the rock stars of the concert of life!


Your homework for tonight is:


Option one:
1.  How does Katniss know Peeta?


2. Do you think that Peeta is a good person?  How do you know?


Option two:


In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Explain why people started viewing Katniss in a different way during the reaping.




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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

HW

Good morning,

On this dreary, overcast, rainy day, I enjoy getting to spend my mornings with you guys!  Thank you for all of your hard work.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is the reaping?


2.  Why would it be a bad thing to get chosen at the reaping?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were Katniss, how would you feel if your sister was chosen at the reaping?


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

Monday, May 2, 2016

HW

Good morning,

What a fun, exciting class this morning.  It's really amazing to see you guys learn something and then immediately teach it.

Having a week off was refreshing and relaxing.  However, I am happy to be back with you guys, learning and working hard.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What are the Hunger Games?

2.  Why does Katniss need to provide for her family?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why did the government create the Hunger Games?  What is its purpose?


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