HW

Good morning,

Please respect our time by being on time.  Pretend it's your JOB to be a student. It is your job to be a student.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is simile?

2. Write a simile about Mr. P.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that authors choose to use simile over metaphor or visa versa?

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,

If you come late to class every day, your grade will suffer.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is a metaphor

2. Write a metaphor about Arnold

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why do authors use metaphors?  Use your own words and give examples from your life or from our text(s).

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,

Today was a lot of fun. Thank you for being flexible and aware of the time.  You are becoming more mature!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a circle?

2. Who is Arnold's best friend?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Describe a Powwow.  Use direct evidence from at least TWO texts.

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,

Class begins at 8:00.  Be at school at 8:00 AM.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is a radius?

2. Draw a circle and draw the diameter.

Option two:
In  well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Can the radius be on the same line as the diameter? 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,

Welcome back to school!!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is Mary?

2.  Why is he upset about his geometry book?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How can you tell that Arnold's tribe is poor? 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

HW

Good morning,

I wish I had a best friend like Rowdy!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Who is Rowdy?

2.  What is a Powwow?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Describe Arnold's friendship with Rowdy.  Use direct evidence from the text.

Remember that there is no school on Thursday and Friday.

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 an awesome job this morning.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the class email address?

2. What is the class email password?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How can self-esteem change?

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 want you to nurture your self-esteem every day.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is self-esteem?

2.  Can your self-esteem change?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Does Arnold have high self-esteem or low self-esteem?  How do you know?  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

HW

Good morning,

I hope you guys had an awesome week.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is Oscar?

2. What happened to Oscar?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. According to Arnold, why is he poor?

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,

Remember, if you consistently (repeatedly) come late to class, then you cannot receive your full amount of points for the class.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is identity?

2. Can your identity change?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Describe your identity.

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 guys did an awesome job this morning!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is "theme"?

2.  How does Arnold spend his free time?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What does Arnold mean when he says "...there is nothing life threatening about speech impediments, but let me tell you, there is notheing more dangerous than being a kid with a stutter and a lisp."

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 being flexible with our classroom situation this morning.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Define Native Americans.

2.  Tell me one thing about Native Americans.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt.  What did you learn about Native Americans today?

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 starts at 8:00, SHARP.  Please come to class on time and prepared.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What school supplies will you need this year?

2.  What can you buy with 1 Mount Sinai Dollar?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Based on the title of our book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,  make a prediction about what the story will be about.

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 had such a fun time with you guys this morning.  Thanks for being focused and working hard.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What time does school start?

2.  What is one reward you can earn at school?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What is an effective consequence that will help us learn from our mistakes?  What is an effective reward that will help support our good choices?

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

Welcome back to school!!!

I am so excited to be working with you this year.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What book are we reading this month?

2. What is the name of your supervisor? (If you haven't been assigned yet, what is the name of one of the supervisors you met yesterday?)

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What are your expectations of yourself and your teachers this year?

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