HW

Good morning,

I had so much fun doing yoga with you guys this morning.

Option one:

1. What is a prediction?

2. Make a prediction about Hester.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How do you make a prediction?

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

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Viemary did a great job as Pearl and Alexis did a great job reading.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the name of Hester's child?

2.  Where did Hester and Pearl live?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that Pearl did not get along with other children?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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 and answering tough questions today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What happened if you were accused of being a witch?

2.  Who is Jon Hathorne?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why did Nathaniel Hawthorne change his last name?  Do you agree with his decision?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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 hope your break was restful, relaxing and rejuvenating.  I definitely missed you guys and I am so thankful to be able to spend the week learning and growing with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who came to visit Hester?

2. Did Hester reveal the baby's father?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How would you feel if you were Hester?

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Yesterday was one of my most favorite days! Thank you for contributing to the party. You guys are really growing up.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Give an example of a symbol

2. What is the y-axis?

Option two:
In a well-developed answer, answer the following prompt. Explain how to plot (2,-3).  Describe where you would start, which way you would "go", and why.

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

Have a happy, safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. I will miss you all dearly.

See you next Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you so much for bringing something for our party!  You guys are really turning into mature adults!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a symbol?

2. Why do we use symbols?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. The red "A" that Hester is forced to wear is a symbol.  Describe what that letter means.

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Monday! You guys did a wonderful job today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is The Crucible about?

2. How does Hester's baby react to Mr. Dimmesdale's voice?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe the similarities between The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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.  It is always a pleasure to spend my morning with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a linear equation?

2. Fill out a function table for the following equation : Y = 2+X

Option two:
In a well-developed answer, answer the following question. If Hester Prynne's baby was the linear equation  Y = 5 - X, and x represented the possible fathers, what do you think y would represent?

Graph the linear equation of Hester's child.

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

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Some days are gloomy and sad, but that's just the way life is. Not every day will be sad and not every day will be happy. 

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who were the first three women accused of witchcraft?

2. How much power did Tituba have?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe how the Salem witch trials began.

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

The small classroom is a very different experience. It should really create a sense of gratefulness that we have a larger classroom almost every other day.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Where is Salem?

2. Name a sin, (according to the Puritans)

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that the first women accused of witchcraft, were social outcasts?

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Those Puritans were very rigid and strict!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  When did the Salem Witch trials begin?

2. What was the punishment for the crime of witchcraft?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Describe the Puritan way of life.

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Friday!  Remember, there is no school on Monday.  On Monday, we will remember those women and men who are United States veterans.  We appreciate your service.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Who wrote the first American literature?

2. Who did Hester see in the crowd?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  We know that calling someone savage is inappropriate.  Why do you think that Hawthorne described the Native American as "savage"?

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

See you on Tuesday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I'm awesome, you are awesome and we are all awesome.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Define pious.

2. How did people feel about Hester Prynne?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If you were Hester, how would you feel about your community?  Why?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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 great day off, yesterday. Thank you for being on time today and willing to learn.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is the main character of The Scarlet Letter?

2. What is a puritan?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Based on what you learned and read today, do you believe that Puritans treated people with respect? Why or why not?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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 on time (mostly) and working hard today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  When was Nathaniel Hawthorne born?

2.  What did Hawthorne write about?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe the literary work of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. 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!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the name of our new book?

2. Who is the author of the new book?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If Tony and Maria were your friends, and alive today, what advice would you give them?

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

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy