HW

Good afternoon,

I only heard great things about you guys today.  I also caught Andrew working really hard!

You are really wonderful students and I am so lucky to be your teacher.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a sentence fragment?

2. Did Tom Robinson commit the crime?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Atticus is a very insightful man and gives a lot of good advice in our story.  What piece of advice really speaks to you 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 tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Courage is many things.  Atticus showed true courage when he stood up for Tom Robinson when no one else would.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a complete sentence?

2. What was the verdict for Tom Robinson?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following sentence.  Atticus proved that Tom Robinson did not rape Mayella.  Why was Tom Robinson found guilty?

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 Friday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Jose, you did an outstanding job illustrating the chapter today. 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Describe Mrs. Dubose.

2. What is courage?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following questions.  Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus.  Why does Atticus respect Mrs. Dubose? 

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 job acting today! 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a symbol?

2. Why does Atticus shoot the dog?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does Jem and Scout's opinion of their dad change through the chapter?

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

Hello students!

I had a lot of fun with you guys today.  Even though you were sick, you showed up and kicked butt!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a biography?

2. Give an example of the Golden rule.

Option two:

1. If you worked 45 hours last week, how many hours of OVERTIME should you demand?


2. If Atticus gets paid $15.50 an hour and he worked 34 hours last week, how much money would he make?

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

HW

Good morning,

Welcome to our class, Desirea.  We hope you have as much fun as we do every morning.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is the Golden rule?

2. Why do the Ewells get to bend the law?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What does Atticus mean when he calls Scout "the common folk"?

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 job to our actors today.  You really transported me to Ms. Caroline's class.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a basic human need?

2. Why did Walter refuse the quarter?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Do the Cunninghams live in absolute poverty or relative poverty?  Explain 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 comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Please BE ON TIME!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Describe Maycomb

2.  What is poverty?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, discuss the following prompt.  Describe the Great Depression.

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 working hard today!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an autobiography?

2. Describe Boo Radley.

Option two:
In a well-defined paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you believe the legends of Boo Radley?  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

HW

Good afternoon,

Wow.  I am so impressed by your punctuality and professionalism on our crazy day of fun!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a right triangle?

2. What are the Jim Crow laws?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. The Jim Crow laws were racist and used to create division where there should be unity.  Make a connection to a current law that creates division and mistrust.

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

HW

Good morning,

I am extremely disappointed in the class turnout today.  Please be on time to class.  You let everyone down when you are late or absent.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Why is school important?

2. Who is the narrator or our story?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  A couple of days ago, we spoke about chasing our dreams. Explain how school helps you reach your goals and chase your dreams.

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,

Triangles are fun and awesome.  You know what else is fun and awesome?  Being kind to each other.  If someone doesn't know the answer to a question, please don't laugh.  Imagine that you didn't know the answer - show a little empathy. 

What are some other ways to be kind?

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a triangle?

2. What is the triangle sum theorem?

Option two:

1. Using the triangle sum theorem, find <x

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,

That was a spectacular performance.  Thank you for being great audience members.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an acute isosceles triangle?

2. What is the name of the famous Alvin Ailey dance that we saw today?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. The MC at the performance said "Don't ever stop believing in your dreams."  What is your dream?

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,

I hope you guys had a wonderful, restful weekend and are ready for a great week!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is the setting of To Kill a Mockingbird?

2. What are the "Jim Crow" laws?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Some people might say that we still live in a society where "Jim Crow" ideas are still prevalent.  Do you agree or disagree? 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

Hello my fellow movers and shakers,

Thank you for moving and shaking today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a scalene triangle?

2. What is an acute triangle?

Option two:

1. Draw a right isosceles triangle.


2. Draw a right scalene triangle.

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

HW

Good morning,

You guys did a great job today.  Thanks for working in groups!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. How do you describe a character?

2. Describe Ponyboy.

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, describe Cherry Valance.

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,

We are all connected, both bodily and in spirit. 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is a group?

2. What does interdependent mean?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that it was important for the Greasers to be part of a group?

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,

A special shout out to Ms. Walker who joined us on our Tuesday journey of learning and growing.

Thank you to the actors who helped illustrate the scene - you guys really rocked it.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an allusion?

2. Name two types of allusions.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Hinton uses an allusion in chapter 4.  What do you think that "nothing gold can stay" means?

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,

Welcome back to another exciting week of learning and growing!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What are "context clues"?

2. Why did Johnny kill Bob?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were Johnny in the same situation, what would you have done?

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,

I am incredibly thankful for each and every one of you. I hope you get a lot of rest, hydration and good food over the break.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is conflict?

2. What are the three types of external conflict?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. There are three types of external conflict.  Give three examples of how each type relates to you.

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

HW

Good morning,

I love getting to spend my mornings with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is social inequality?

2. What is relative poverty?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What consequence(s) does social inequality have in our society?

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

Good morning,

Briana and I were robbed today.  If we were playing against opponents who were a little shorter, we would have mopped the floor with them... in a nice way, of course.   

As an aside, please remember that respect is important. Even if you're having a bad day or feeling really angry about something, do not use that as an excuse to be disrespectful.  You do not have to be happy all the time, but you do have to be respectful. 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What does adequate mean?

2. What is the poverty line?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. According to what you have learned and what you already know, why do you think that poverty exists in America? ( I know this is a question that was already posted - but it was not answered yet)

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,

Welcome to a rainy, awesome Thursday.  Every day I get to spend learning and growing with you is a day well spent.

Remember to bring your signed permission slips tomorrow.

Also, congrats to our two super smart MedDOCs grads.  We are proud of you.  you did a great job.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Name the following angle:

2. Name the following angle:

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe how you use a protractor to measure and angle.

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,

Remember to bring your handy dandy protractors tomorrow.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What does adequate mean?

2. What is the poverty line?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. According to what you have learned and what you already know, why do you think that poverty exists in America?

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 to school today.  Thank you to all the guardians who came to parent teacher night!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What gang does Ponyboy belong to?

2. What is the setting of The Outsiders?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Do you think being in a gang is a positive or negative experience?  Explain 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 comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Remember, class begins at 8:00.  If you come after 8:00, you will miss important stuff.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What unit do we use to measure angles?

2. What is the measure of a straight angle?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How do you know which numbers to read when measuring an angle?

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

Hello my fellow dancers,

You guys rocked it so hard today. I am beyond proud of you for being flexible and trying something that might be hard.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What do you use to measure angles?

2. What is the name of the dance company that we work with on Fridays?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. According to de Waal, why does laughter spread?

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