HW

Good morning,

You did an adequate job today.  I understand we were all tired, but please come prepared to work!  If something happened before class that inhibits your ability to focus, let me know at the beginning of class.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one
1. What is 'The Golden Rule'?

2.  Why does Burris Ewell get to skip school?

3.  How do the Ewell's live?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does 'The Golden Rule' apply to your life?

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,

Special shout out to Terrell for trying hard and being polite.

Special shout out to Rusey for showing all of her steps.

Special shout out to Rayven for being focused, trying and doing her homework.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

2.  What is a hypotenuse?

3.  What is a right triangle?

Option two:

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find c.  If a= 3 and b = 4, find c.

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.

You guys rock.  I'll see you tomorrow.

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys were so focused this morning! Thanks for being on time and willing to work hard.

Rafaela - Please come to school.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Why doesn't Walter have lunch?

2.  Why does Walter refuse the quarter?

3.  What is poverty?

Option two:
In a well developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you think absolute poverty or relative poverty is better?  Explain.

 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! Thank you for those of you who made it to school today!!!

Your homework for tonight:
Read "A Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." in your close reader.
Option one:
1. What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stand up for?

2. Who wrote the eulogy?

3.  What is a eulogy?
Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  According to Robert F. Kennedy, hatred and bitterness is a natural reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  How does Kennedy suggest we combat these emotions?

 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.

Have a really great weekend, 

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Great job this morning.  If you did not see yesterday's homework, please take a look at it.  Please make school a priority for your own sake.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What does Boo Radley look like?

2.  Why is Atticus raising the kids alone?

3.  Describe Maycomb

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How is Maycomb during the Great Depression different than New York City in 2015?

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,

Just a friendly reminder:

Even if you have an appointment, you are graded for your efforts.  If you are not here, I cannot give you credit.  I know that extenuating circumstances arise (look it up if you need to) -- and those will be taken with the proverbial grain of salt.  However, for those of you continually making appointments for during school hours ----- please stop.  This is practice.  Making appointments for during work (or school) hours is unacceptable.  At most places of employment, it will get you fired.  At school, your grade will suffer and so will your understanding of the content.

One more thing...

Don't gossip.  Don't talk about each other behind closed doors or turned backs.  Speak directly to each other and speak with kindness.  We are here to lift each other up - not tear down.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Why is school important?

2.  What other story did we read that was set in the Great Depression?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why should you care about your education?

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.

I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Interesting class today!  We had a lot of great questions that will leave us all something to think about.

It's great to see you guys - Thanks for coming to class and thank you for working diligently.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Where is To Kill a Mockingbird set?

2.  Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?

3. What is one of the major themes of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Compare and contrast the setting of The Outsiders and of To Kill a Mockingbird.

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