Wednesday, May 31, 2017

HW

Good morning,

Final project day can be stressful, but it is always fun!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Write a claim about school.

2. Back up the claim with evidence.

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you believe that Katniss should have decided to be the Mockingjay? 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

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

HW

Good morning,

The first day back from a three day weekend can be difficult.  However, we are all young adults and can handle coming to school and working as well.


Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a context clue?

2. Based on context clues, define relish.

There's a moment of silent relish, or great pleasure, then applause followed by demands to see it again.  An anti-Capitol statement. There's never been anything like it on television.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How can you use context clues to help you when reading?

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

Friday, May 26, 2017

HW

Good morning,

A claim is a statement that you believe to be true.  School should start at 8:30 or later!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an argument?

2.  What are the rules for a good argument?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Discuss the rules for a good argument.


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 TUESDAY,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, May 25, 2017

HW

Good morning,

It is a rainy day, and I am lucky to spend it with you!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What coordinate point is the origin?

2.Graph (2,3) on a piece of graph paper.

Option two: Graph the line given the following equation:


1.  Y = x +2


x
y
 0

 2

 3

 4












Remember, 1: Fill out the table

2. Plot the points

3. Connect the points and draw a line


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

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

HW

Good morning,

Exercise is good for your brain and for you body.  It helps us focus and releases endorphins.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a predicate?

2.  What is a subject?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Who do you feel inspired by?  Why?


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

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

HW

Good morning,

Technical difficulties and all, we persevered!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Where did Katniss visit?

2. How did the people feel about Katniss?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why did the people feel inspired by Katniss?


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

Monday, May 22, 2017

HW

Good morning,

I had such a fun time with you guys this morning!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What does effective mean?

2. Why should you avoid using "I think" in your claim?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What makes an effective claim?



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