HW

Good morning,

The first time for anything can be a little scary.  I am proud of you guys for being brave and trying something new.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Do you think students should be censored at school?

2. What other classes did we collaborate with this morning?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe the experience you had during the fish bowl discussion.

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,

The opportunity to learn with you amazing students each morning is a version of my utopia.  As you might know if you were paying attention today, there would also be horses, delicious food, forest hikes and great weather.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a utopia?

2. How does the government control its citizens in Fahrenheit 451?

Option two:
In  well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How does the United States government control its citizens?

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. I missed each and every one of you.


Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is censorship?

2. Where does censorship happen?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were in charge of the world, would you choose to censor information? 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 morning,

I hope that the fair was awesome today! 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Is Fahrenheit 451 a dystopia?

2. Why do we consider The Hunger Games a dystopia?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you feel like you are being constantly watched in today's society? 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,

I have love in my heart. I have love for you.

Your homework for today:

Option one:

1. What is a dystopia?

2. Name a dystopia.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Some people might argue that the world we live in is a dystopia.  Do you agree? 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 morning,

The books are dancing in my soul.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is personification?

2. Describe the Mechanical Hound.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that Dr. King used personification in his iconic speech, "I Have a 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,

Happy Monday morning!  I feel so good I could leap over a trillion buildings!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a hyperbole?

2. What is an exaggeration?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do authors use hyperbole?

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,

The debate about how Montag feels about Clarisse rages on. Which side are you on?

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Write a metaphor about Montag.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
2. Change your metaphor into a simile.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why does Dr. King use so many metaphors in his speech, "I Have a 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,

Class was a home run!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a metaphor?

2. What is one metaphor that Dr. King uses in the speech, "I Have a Dream"?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that Dr. King uses so many metaphors in the speech, "I Have a 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,

Good books are like treasure.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

 1. What is a simile?

2. Write a simile about Clarisse.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How did Montag feel about Clarisse? 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,

We don't feel great every day.  Strong people do what they have to do, even on the days that they don't feel so great. Work towards being a strong(-er) person than you already are.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is figurative language?

2. How does Clarisse describe herself?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do authors use figurative language?

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 were so awesome this morning that I almost DIED!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is literal language?

2. What was Montag's job?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Describe how Montag felt about fire.

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,

It is always so exciting to start a new book! Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is the author of Fahrenheit 451?

2. Tell me one thing about Ray Bradbury

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that Nazi Germany burned books?

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,

Great job with punctuality today! Each one of you did a little bit better than yesterday.  Growth is growth.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What are context clues?

2. What is a zloty?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How can you use context clues to define an unknown word?

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