HW

Good morning,

Being respectful is just an expectation of any workplace.  It's not always easy, but every day is an opportunity to practice.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

End the following sentences with the appropriate punctuation

1. The boys killed Simon

2. Why did the boys kill Simon

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Compare and contrast the themes from Lord of the Flies and The Outsiders

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,

It's okay to have feelings. Feelings are part of what make us who we are.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is character motivation?

2. What motivates the boys to kill Simon?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Can characters be motivated by more than one motive? 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,

Knowing the behaviors that are expected at school and work will help you be the best student and worker you can be.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. When can expected behavior change?


2. What rules were the boys breaking?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How would you address the boys breaking the rules? How would you change their behavior?

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,

Rules are important. When a rule doesn't make sense, you have the right to ask questions.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a rule?

2. Why did Jack start his own group?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If you were Ralph, how would you feel about Jack starting his own 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 on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Today marks the 5th year that Viemary has been in the United States. Happy anniversary to you, Viemary!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the quadratic equation?

2. What did Jack kill?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Compare and contrast a quadratic equation and a linear equation.

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,

Thank you for being flexible and wonderful.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is comparing?

2. Compare Jack and Ralph.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

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 so hard today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is contrasting?

2. Contrast the 'littluns' and Jack.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Contrast Jack and Dally. (Use at least 5 sentences)

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! It is always great to learn and grow with you guys.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Sketch the graph of y = x

2. Why did they snatch Piggy's glasses?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Make a prediction about the boys based on the incident with Piggy's glasses.

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,

Happy Friday!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

2. What do the boys call the "snake-thing"?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What is the difference between a quadratic function and a linear equation?

Option three:
1. Draw a parabola.

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,

BRRRR, it's cold in here, must be some SOCS in the atmosphere!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is another word for a "really good guess"?

2. How do you make an inference?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why is it important to make inferences?

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,

What a wonderful day to be inside working hard!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a leader?

2. Who is the leader of the boys on the island?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Who would make a better leader? 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,

Happy Friday!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an exponent?

2. How did Ralph use the conch?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What does Golding describe the conch in such detail?

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,

We had a REALLY fun and different class today.  Thank you for all of you who attended.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What would you take with you to a deserted island?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What would you take with you to a deserted island. (Remember, I want a paragraph)

Option three:
Draw the items you would take with you to a deserted island.

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,

Symbols are all around us!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a symbol?


2. What is symbolism?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why is symbolism important?

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,

Golding suggests that humans are complicated.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is the author of LOTF?

2. What does the author suggest about human nature?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Do you agree with Golding's statement about human nature? 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,

Happy Friday! I'm so happy that everyone came to school today!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is prohibition?

2. What is the story for the month of November.

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

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