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Good morning,

An expected behavior is that you are on time to school.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an expected behavior?

2. What is an expected behavior during a hunt?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why was Roger's behavior during the hunt unexpected?

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,

Rules are important. The government is important. However, not all rules (or all governments) are for the good of all of the people.  THAT being said.... the rule about homework will remain as is.


Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is one type of government?

2. What does Jack promise the little kids?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why is Jack's behavior significant in this chapter?

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,

Rules are important, but not all rules are good rules.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a rule?

2. What was one of the new rules on the island?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Based on what you know about Jack, make a prediction about how he will react to the new set of rules.

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,

Today we learned super secret words.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Why did the ship pass the island?

2. Who killed the pig?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think Jack is acting more and more uncivilized?

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 had such a fun morning making stories with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Why is it important to tell stories?

2. What is the name of your new speech teacher?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If you were telling the story of Lord of the Flies using the story dice, what pictures would you use?

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,

Comparing is important because it helps us make connections to each other. What makes us similar is more important than what makes us different.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What does it mean to compare?

2. Compare Ralph and Jack

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How are the "littluns" adapting to the island? How do you know?

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,

Reflections in geometry are the same thing as reflections in the 'real' world; it's an exact copy, but flipped.

Your homework tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a transformation in geometry?

2. What quadrant is point (5,7) in?

Option two:
If Piggy was at point (3, -5) and he looked into the ocean which was the x-axis, what point would his reflection be?

(Reflect the point (3,-5) over the x-axis)

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,

It was a fun morning of learning about differences!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Define contrasting.

2. Contrast Ms. Betsy and Piggy.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why is it important for reader's to contrast?

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 morning was filed with Axe body spray, perfume, and the scent of crisp air.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is imagery?

2. How did the boys light the fire?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Contrast how the boys are acting now to how they were acting when they first landed.

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.  It is a joy to spend the day with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Sketch the graph of:










2. What does the little boy call the "monster" that comes out at night?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.

2.  What is the difference between the two graphs shown below?

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,

Thank you for coming to school today!

It was awesome to see Brandon.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a reflection?

2. What quadrant is (2,3) in?

Option two:
If Ralph is at coordinate point (2,3) and he looks into the water at his reflection (which means he is reflecting his image over the x-axis), what quadrant will his reflection fall into?

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 can infer that tomorrow will be an awesome day. I know that because we have had an awesome week so far and that means there is a high probability for another awesome day.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an inference?

2. Make an inference about how the boys felt about the "beastie".

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Make an inference about the what might happen to the boys on the island.

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 chief has been chosen!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a leader?

2. What are some qualities of a good leader?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why did the boys choose Ralph as the leader?

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I should get a conch.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is symbolism?

2. What is one symbol from the first chapter?

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

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 an island?

2. How did Piggy feel about his nickname?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How would be react if the boys were bullying Piggy in front of you?

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,

The use of symbols help us communicate in a deeper way.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a symbol?

2. Describe Piggy.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think that Piggy was bullied in school?  Do you think it will be the same on the island?

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 am excited to start a new adventure with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Where was Golding born?

2. What is one of the major themes of LOTF?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What influenced Golding to write LOTF?

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 had a VERY fun time with you guys today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the name of our new book?

2. Who is the author?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt.  Make a prediction about Lord of the Flies based on the cover and the title.

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 to my favorite students!

Remember, life is full of adversity.  It's how we react to adversity that will make us very strong and successful.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is perseverance?

2. What adversity did McCourt face?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How did the McCourt family persevere through adversity?

 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