Monday, April 30, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Final project day is the best day!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is the setting of Monster?

2.  What neighborhood is Manhattan Detention Center located?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Do you agree with the final verdict? Why or why not?



See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, April 27, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Remember, anger is an emotion we all feel. However, we have choices when we feel angry.  Do not let anger + a decision made hastily in anger ruin your life.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is Karyl?

2.  Where does Karyl work?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why does Steve say that "...making you live is part of the punishment"?  Do you agree? Why or why not?



See you on Monday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, April 26, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for trying so hard this morning.  It was recognized and appreciated.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the inverse operation of addition?

2. What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Option two:
1.  x + 3 = 8

2. y - 4 = 9

3. m +4  = -9

4.  -4 - w = 7


See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I would just like to echo a sentiment that was mentioned at the volunteer breakfast: YOU ARE IMPORTANT, YOU MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Give an example of a hyperbole.

2. What is the midpoint formula?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt.

If (2,4) and (9, 15) are the endpoints of a line segment, find the midpoint.


See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I learned a lot today!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an idiom?

2. Write an idiom.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Compare and contrast idiom and hyperbole.




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Monday, April 23, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Great job this morning! I am so proud of you guys for coming on time. 

Happy birthday, Daquan!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is hyperbole?

2. Write a hyperbole about Steve Harmon.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What does Briggs accuse Bolden of doing?



See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, April 20, 2018

HW

Good morning!

Happy Friday.  We made it through another week.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Give an example of a coordinate point.

2.  Myers takes a break to tell about an event happened earlier in Steve's life.  What is this story device called?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why does Myers use flashback on page 50?


See you on Monday,
Ms. Betsy