The best laid plans of mice and men/ Often go awry'...

Hello,

Happy Halloween!! Please be safe this weekend. 

As we say goodbye to "Of Mice and Men", consider the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns.  Do you think Robert Burns has an optimistic or pessimestic view on hopes and dreams?  Explain.

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

A slope can be steep, a slope can be gradual

Good morning,

 

I'm proud of the work you did this morning. 

 

Your homework for tonight is to FIND THE SLOPE:

 

 

I'll see you tomorrow,

Ms Betsy

Controversy...

Good morning students,

 

As some of you may not have known, "Of Mice and Men" has been one of the most banned books in America.

 

Your homework:

 

Why is the novel so controversial? Do you think the book should be censored or banned?

 

All the best,

Ms. Betsy

   

P.S. Happy Birthday, Kendra

What is the importance of reading?

Hello,

An important question was raised the other day:  "Why are we reading these books?"

After reading "Of Mice and Men" and following the journey of two unlikely friends to a tragic end, I pose the same question to you....

What is the importance of reading?  Why do people read?

See you tomorrow.

What makes us strong?

Hello,

 

First, I would like to thank you for the work you did today. 

 

Second, I want to reiterate the idea that being on time is a habit you MUST adopt.  This is for you.  This is practice for the world of work.

 

How to keep a job:

1. Be on time

2. Have a good attitude

3. Don't make excuses

4. Leave your electronic devices in your bag.  Do not constantly look at your phone.  (This is personal advice for your emotional health as well)

 

Your homework for tonight:

 

1.  What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

 

2.  How does it relate to 'Of Mice and Men'?

 

3. How does it relate to 'An Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian'?

 

See you tomorrow (at 8:00),

Betsy

Dear _________________ ,

Good morning,

Please try and get some rest this weekend!  The weather is changing and lots of people are getting sick with the flu.  Hydrate, eat your veggies and get at least 8 - 9 hours of sleep per night.  

Your Homework:

Write letters to the actress playing the part of Curley’s wife. Explain that the actress playing Curley’s wife in the original Broadway production had problems understanding her character. You are to write a letter to this actress explaining the background to the character and how she should be played.

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

Sometimes, it IS as easy as it sounds

Slope - intercept form. Y=mx + b

m = slope
b = y-intercept

Whether or not it is a new concept to you, everyone did a great job today.  I appreciate and am grateful for your diligent work!

Your homework, tonight.....

1.  If you haven't read chapter 4, please make sure you are caught up

2.  Find the slope and the Y-intercept of the following equation....

Y = 3X - 5



I'll see you tomorrow at 8:00 am,
Ms Betsy