HW

Hello,

Congratulations on a great class! Special thanks goes out to Demetrius who came in and got started right away even though his bus was late.  Your hard work is noticed and appreciated.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Why do you think that Miss Washington made sure to call the principal "a white man"?

2. Why did Piri wish Miss Washington would go to school with him rather than his father?

3.  If you could create a class like "Open Air Class" for students who need support, what class would you create?

Option two:

1. If you were Piri, what would you have done if you couldn't use the bathroom?

Remember, I have a meeting at the main site tomorrow morning. I will be back as soon as I'm finished.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Congratulations on a great class today!  You are proving that you have heart.  Thank you for be professional and working hard.

Your homework tonight:

Option one:
1.  Piri talks a lot about having heart.  In a short paragraph, discuss what Piri means when he says "heart".  What does it mean to have heart?


Option two:
1.  Define the words:  corazon, manos and cabrones.

2.  How did the fight with the Jolly Rogers end?

3.  What does Piri appreciate about being in a gang?

I'll see you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning!

Remember, I expect you to work when you come into class.  Even if you're tired.

Your homework tonight:

Option one:

1. What are the three narrator perspectives we talked about in class today?

2. What is the perspective of Down These Mean Streets?

3.  What is an example of book that uses 3rd person omniscient?

Option two:

1.  What are the three narrator perspectives we talked about in class today?


You guys are wonderful! I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning!

Rusey gets the perfect attendance award for the week! Great job. If this was a job, you'd probably get a promotion.  Stay focused and you will be amazing.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:  If you were Piri, would you tell your parents what happened to your eyes?  Why or why not?

Option two:  Piri is constantly seeking his father's approval.  Give one example of this in chapter 4.

Have a great weekend,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

A special congratulations to Rusey! You were such a star today in class!!

Your homework tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

2.  Who is the protagonist in "Down These Mean Streets"?

3.  Give an example of how an antagonist can be complex

Option two:

1.  Who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist in "Down These Mean Streets"?


See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning!!!


Today, our special shout out goes to Naetasha Washington who had some really interesting and great ideas!!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Define culture.

2. How does one's culture affect one's identity?

3.  Can a person identify with more than one culture?  Give some examples.

Option two:
1. List three different reasons why culture is important.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

First, I'd like to extend a congratulations to Jeraldo for being on time two days in a row!!! YEAH!!!!!


Your homework for tonight:

Option one:  Research the book "Down These Mean Streets".
1. Who is the author?
2. What is the book about?
3. What is the setting?
4.Who is the main character?


Option two: Research the book "Down These Mean Streets".

1.  Who is the author?
2. Who is the main character?

I'll see you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy