Language Arts 6 Per. 4 (Culver City Middle School) //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Class Name: Language Arts 6 Per. 4 Instructor(s): Dan Grime en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/04/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4984291 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish reading Chapters 14 and 15 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Monday, June 4.  Bring your book to class and be prepared for an in-class writing assignment.
]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 08:56:27 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/28/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4979735 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Tuesday/Wednesday, May 28/May 29, we will have our final summative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
sanctuary (n.)
sacrament (n.)
sacrifice (n.)
sacrilege (n.)
sanction (n.)
hospice (n.)
hospitality (n.)
hostage (n.)
inhospitable (adj.)
hostel (n.)
corps (n.)
corporation (n.)
corporal (adj.)
corpse (n.)
incorporate (v.)
antagonist (n.)
antiseptic (adj.)
antibiotic (n.)
antidote (n.)
antithesis (n.)

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 07:53:59 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/21/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4979730 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, May 21, we will have a vocabulary quiz on the following words:
 
sanctuary (n.)
sacrament (n.)
sacrifice (n.)
sacrilege (n.)
sanction (n.)

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 07:49:44 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/17/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4975399 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Read chapters 9 and 10 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Friday.
]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 14:54:42 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/14/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4964919 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ The argumentative essay is due Monday, May 14.  You must turn in both packets completed along with your essay.  I have yet to decide whether I will have you print your essay or turn it in to the Google Classroom.  I will let you know the week before the essay is due.
]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 15:26:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/11/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4968890 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Read chapter 7 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 08:04:00 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/11/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4968887 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
hospice (n.)
hospitality (n.)
hostage (n.)
inhospitable (adj.)
hostel (n.)

]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 08:02:41 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/07/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4966762 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish reading Chapter 6 of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Monday, May 7.
]]> Thu, 03 May 2018 11:14:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/07/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4966634 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, May 7, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
corps (n.)
corporation (n.)
corporal (adj.)
corpse (n.)
incorporate (v.)
antagonist (n.)
antiseptic (adj.)
antibiotic (n.)
antidote (n.)
antithesis (n.)

]]> Thu, 03 May 2018 09:39:42 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/30/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4960411 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish reading the first three chapters of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Monday, April 30.
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:34:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/20/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4949070 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ We will have a test on narrative point of view this Thursday and Friday.  Study the handouts we completed in class to prepare.
]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:35:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/20/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4949068 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
corps (n.)
corporation (n.)
corporal (adj.)
corpse (n.)
incorporate (v.)

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:34:10 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/13/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4943312 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
antagonist (n.)
antiseptic (adj.)
antibiotic (n.)
antidote (n.)
antithesis (n.)

]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:53:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/19/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4922127 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, March 19, we will have a summative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
equivalent (adj.)
invalid (adj.)
prevalent (adj.)
validate (v.)
valorous (adj.)
contemporary (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
tempo (n.)
temporary (adj.)
tempus fugit
antecedent (n.)
precedent (n.)
concede (v.)
proceed (v.)
recession (n.)
conform (v.)
formal (adj.)
formative (adj.)
informant (n.)
nonconformist (n.)
 

]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:38:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/16/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4922133 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Answer the Literary Response questions #1-10 for "The Emperor's New Clothes."  If you didn't finish it in class, I provided a copy of the questions in class; you can find the text by doing a Google search.
 
On Thursday and Friday we will have a test on the story.

]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:41:19 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/12/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4920000 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, March 12, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
equivalent (adj.)
invalid (adj.)
prevalent (adj.)
validate (v.)
valorous (adj.)
contemporary (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
tempo (n.)
temporary (adj.)
tempus fugit

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:23:36 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/12/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4915030 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Bring in a printed copy of your propaganda analysis on Monday, March 12.  If you are not able to print your propaganda analysis, come in after school and ask me to print it for you.
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:54:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/09/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4915023 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
equivalent (adj.)
invalid (adj.)
prevalent (adj.)
validate (v.)
valorous (adj.)
 

]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:51:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/05/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4904131 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, March 5, we will have a summative parts of speech test.  It will cover nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
 
To prepare for the test, take the practice tests on Canvas.  Retake each test until you get a perfect score.  The tests on Canvas are practice tests and will not count toward your grade.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:14:30 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/02/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4907312 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
contemporary (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
tempo (n.)
temporary (adj.)
tempus fugit

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:39:25 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/26/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4904120 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, February 26, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 

antecedent (n.)

precedent (n.)

conceded (v.)

proceed (v.)

recession (n.)

conform (v.)

formal (adj.)

formative (adj.)

informant (n.)

nonconformist (n.
 

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:33:19 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/23/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4901250 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
conform (v.)
formal (adj.)
formative (adj.)
informant (n.)
nonconformist (n.)

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:46:17 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/21/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4895303 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Tuesday/Wednesday, February 20/21 we will have a summative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
authentic (adj.)
autism (n.)
autocrat (n.)
autopsy (n.)
autonomy (n.)
compare (v.)
contrast (v.)
interpret (v.)
specify (v.)
paraphrase (v.)
dissonant (adj.)
resonate (v.)
sonic (adj.)
ultrasound (n.)
unison (adj.)
paradox (n.)
paralegal (n.)
parallel (adj.)
parameter (n.)
paranoid (adj.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:51:24 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/21/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4895289 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Revise, and print the final draft of your personal emblem essay.  Bring printed copy to class on Tuesday/Wednesday.
]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:50:38 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/16/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4895276 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
antecedent (n.)
precedent (n.)
concede (v.)
proceed (v.)
recession (n.)

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:46:48 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/14/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4889367 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Tuesday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 14, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
authentic (adj.)
autism (n.)
autocrat (n.)
autopsy (n.)
autonomy (n.)
compare (v.)
contrast (v.)
interpret (v.)
specify (v.)
paraphrase (v.)

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:39:31 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/09/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4885662 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
authentic (adj.)
autism (n.)
autocrat (n.)
autopsy (n.)
autonomy (n.)

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:14:06 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/05/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4884669 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ We will have a multiple choice test on propaganda techniques on Monday, February 5.  To study for the test, review the propaganda techniques handout that you were given in class.
]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:01:23 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/05/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4884661 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Proofread, edit, and print your personal narrative.  Create a cover page with the title of your story, your  name, period and date, and an illustration.  This is due Monday, February 5.
]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:58:37 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/02/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4877645 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
compare (v.)
contrast (v.)
interpret (v.)
specify (v.)
paraphrase (v.)
 

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:19:14 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/29/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4874487 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, January 29, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
dissonant (adj.)
resonate (v.)
sonic (adj.)
ultrasound (n.)
unison (adj.)
paradox (n.)
paralegal (n.)
parallel (adj.)
parameter (n.)
paranoid (adj.)

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:29:53 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/28/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4874480 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ The propaganda analysis is due in Google Classroom by midnight on Sunday, January 28.
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:27:53 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/26/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4869720 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
dissonant (adj.)
resonate (v.)
sonic (adj.)
ultrasound (n.)
unison (adj.)

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:44:04 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/19/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4864884 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Bring up to three examples of propaganda to class on Thursday/Friday.  The best examples will come from magazines.  Bring a magazine if you like, but be prepared to remove the examples from the magazine.
]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2018 07:39:27 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/12/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4856306 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ We will be having our final exam on The Giver this Thursday and Friday.  It will be on open book exam.  If you already returned your book to the library, go to the library and check one out.  If you feel confident that you don't need the book, it is not required for you to bring one to class.
]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2018 07:25:20 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/12/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4854523 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
paradox (n.)
paralegal (n.)
parallel (adj.)
parameter (n.)
paranoid (adj.)
 

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:20:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/08/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4850117 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish reading The Giver by Monday, January 8.
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 07:13:48 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/22/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4846727 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ The Personal Emblem Design and Essay are due Thursday and Friday before we go on winter break.
 
The essay must be turned in to the Google Classroom, and the emblem design will be collected in class.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:23:08 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/15/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4846720 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Read Chapter 6 of The Giver by Thursday/Friday.
]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:20:57 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/11/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4836600 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, December 11, we will have our final summative vocabulary test for the semester.  It will cover the following words:
 
justify (v.)
critique (v.)
diagram (v.)
enumerate (v.)
outline (v.)
capital (n.)
capitalism (n.)
capitulate (v.)
decapitate (v.)
recapitulate (v.)
conducive (adj.)
deduction (n.)
induce (v.)
productivity (n.)
reduction (n.)
fractious (adj.)
fracture (v.)
fragile (adj.)
fragmentary (adj.)
infraction (n.)
 

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:34:22 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/11/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4825793 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Please note that I've revised this assignment and have listed any modifications below.
 
The final copy of your personal narrative will be due Sunday, December 10, turned in to Google Classroom.  I will not be collecting printed copies of your work at that time.
 
Your narrative should be between 450 and 750 words. 
 
The copy that you submit will be graded as a summative assignment, so it should be treated as a final draft.
 
I've attached the modified instructions for the assignment below.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:01:02 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/08/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4836586 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish reading Chapter 4 of The Giver.  Be prepared for a quiz on Thursday/Friday.
]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:30:25 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/04/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4836577 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ By Monday, December 4, read Chapter 3 of The Giver.
]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:28:04 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/04/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4836575 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, December 4, we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
conducive
deduction
induce
productivity
reduction
fractious
fracture
fragile
fragmentary
infraction

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:27:17 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/01/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4827718 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Read Chapter 2 of "The Giver."
 
Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
fractious (adj.)
fracture (v.)
fragile (adj.)
fragmentary (adj.)
infraction (n.)

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:31:03 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/27/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4825795 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Work on personal narrative.
 
Read Chapter 1 of The Giver.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:59:19 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/17/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4820352 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Thursday and Friday we will have a summative comprehension test on "The Bracelet."  It will consist of 14 multiple choice questions.  You can find a copy of the story by doing a Google search of "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchida.
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:35:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/17/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4818624 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart for the following words:
 
conducive (adj.)
deduction (n.)
induce (v.)
productivity (n.)
reduction (n.)

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:35:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/13/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4814556 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday/Tuesday we will have a vocabulary quiz on the following words:
 
justify (v.)
critique (v.)
diagram (v.)
enumerate (v.)
outline (v.)
capital (n.)
capitalism (n.)
capitulate (v.)
decapitate (v.)
recapitulate (v.)
 

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2017 07:08:34 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/08/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4811531 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
capital (n.)
capitalism (n.)
capitulate (v.)
decapitate (v.)
recapitulate (v.)

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:09:16 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/06/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4807580 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, November 6, we will have our second summative vocabulary test.  It will cover the following words:
 
imagery (n.)
metaphor (n.)
rhythm (n.)
passage (n.)
perspective (n.)
intuition (n.)
tutelage (n.)
tutor (n.)
tutorial (n.)
tuition (n.)
assimilate (v.)
facsimile (n.)
simultaneously (adv.)
simile (n.)
simulate (v.)
construct (v.)
destructive (adj.)
infrastructure (n.)
instrumental (adj.)
obstruction (n.)

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:32:28 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/29/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4796414 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Your "Ta-Na-E-Ka" summary must be turned in to the Google Classroom no later than Sunday, October 29. 
]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:40:45 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/27/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4792410 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
imagery (n.)
metaphor (n.)
rhythm (n.)
passage (n.)
perspective (n.)
 

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:55:27 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/20/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4783520 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart for the following words:
 
intuition (n.)
tutelage (n.)
tutor (n.)
tutorial (n.)
tuition (n.)

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:42:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/18/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4783665 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Tuesday and Wednesday we will have a short comprehension test on "Ta-Na-E-Ka." 
]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:36:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4783515 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ I am posting this assignment online late; however it was posted in the classroom last week.  Also, the weekly vocabulary words and test schedule can be found at <culver.intstructure.com>.
 
On Monday, September 16, there will be a vocabulary quiz on the following words:
 
assimilate (v.)
facsimile (n.)
simultaneously (adv.)
simile (n.)
simulate (v.)
construct (v.)
destructive (adj.)
infrastructure (n.)
instrumental (adj.)
obstruction (n.)

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:40:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4782390 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish the Literary Response questions 1-9 from the handout I gave you.  I would like for you to turn this assignment in by midnight on Saturday night, but if you're having trouble getting it done I will give you time to work on it in class after our vocabulary test on Monday.  The absolute latest you can turn this in will be midnight, Monday night.  If you turn the assignment in before that, I will give you free time in class to do homework or to read. 
]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:42:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/13/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4777849 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Read "Ta-Na-E-Ka" and highlight or underline parts of the story that you can use to answer the Literary Response questions in class on Thursday/Friday.  You are also welcome to work on the Literary Response questions at home. 
 
I will be giving you the period Thursday/Friday to work on the assignment.  If you don't finish, you may have to complete the assignment for homework.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:39:08 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/13/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4774816 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
construct (v.)
destructive (adj.)
infrastructure (n.)
instrumental (adj.)
obstruction (n.)

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:40:03 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/09/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4767730 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday, October 9, we will have our first summative vocabulary test.  To prepare, study the sentences you wrote on your Word Analysis Charts and the two practice tests I returned to you.  The test will cover the following 20 words:
 
describe (v.)
discuss (v.)
analyze (v.)
evaluate (v.)
persuade (v.)
audience (n.)
audition (n.)
auditor (n.)
auditory (adj.)
inaudible (adj.)
primarily (adv.)
primate (n.)
primer (n.)
primitive (adj.)
primeval (adj.)
affluent (adj.)
fluctuate (v.)
fluent (adj.)
fluorescent (adj.)
influence (n.)
 

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:59:20 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/06/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4765518 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Get Technology Agreement signed by a parent and return as soon as possible, preferably Tuesday or Wednesday if you haven't already turned it in. 
 
Complete a Word Analysis Chart for the following words:
 
assimilate (v.)
facsimile (n.)
simultaneously (adv.)
simile (n.)
simulate (v.)
 

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:09:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/02/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4761660 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday we will have a formative vocabulary test on the following words:
 
The first four Word Analysis Charts can be viewed on Canvas at culver.instructure.com
 
primarily (adv.)
primate (n.)
primer (n.)
primitive (adj.)
primeval (adj.)
affluent (adj.)
fluctuate (v.)
fluent (adj.)
fluorescent (adj.)
influence (n.)

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:36:41 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/01/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4757932 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finishing answering the "All Summer in a Day" questions 1-10 from page 26 of the Holt Literature Book if you did not finish in class.
 
This must be turned in to the Google Classroom by midnight Sunday, October 1.
 
The questions can be viewed by clicking on the thumbnail to the right.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:14:04 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/29/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4755605 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
primarily (adv.)
primate (n.)
primer (n.)
primitive (adj.)
primeval (adj.)

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:03:56 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/25/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4751914 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday we will have a comprehension test on "All Summer in a Day."  The test will consist of 15 multiple choice questions about the story's plot.
 
If you'd like to read the story again, click on the link below.
 
http://www.btboces.org/Downloads/6_All%20Summer%20in%20a%20Day%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf
 

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:14:11 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/22/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4750242 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Finish writing your ending to "All Summer in a Day" if you did not finish it in class.  Submit it to the Google Classroom. 
 
https://classroom.google.com
 

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:39:15 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/22/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4745819 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/
Complete a Word Analysis Chart for the following words:
 
affluent (adj.)
fluctuate (v.)
fluent (adj.)
fluorescent (adj.)
influence (n.)
 
Use your previous two Word Analysis Charts to help you with the inflections and related words.
 
Click on the link below to view the previous two charts.
 
https://culver.instructure.com/courses/4394

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:51:46 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/18/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4723162 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/  Your summer reading book poster is due Monday, September 18.
 
If you lost the directions, you can download a copy by clicking on the two attachments below.
 
See me if you'd like to see examples of finished work.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:35:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/18/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4743711 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ On Monday we will have our first vocabulary quiz on the following words:
 
describe (v.)
discuss (v.)
analyze (v.)
evaluate (v.)
persuade (v.)
audience (n.)
audition (n.)
auditor (n.)
auditory (adj.)
inaudible (adj.)
 
To prepare for the quiz, study the meaning and usage of the words on your Word Analysis Charts.
 

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:58:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/15/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4735419 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/
Complete a Word Analysis Chart with the following words:
 
audience (n.)
audition (n.)
auditor (n.)
auditory (adj.)
inaudible (adj.)
 
Your completed Word Analysis Chart is due Thursday/Friday this week.
 
Click on the link below to see this week's completed chart and a list of this semester's vocabulary words.
 
https://culver.instructure.com/courses/4394
 

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:45:43 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/15/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4731258 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ If you did not finish taking notes on plot in class, you can use the attachment below to help you finish them at home. 
]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:39:43 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/11/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4730955 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Return a signed copy of the Course Description on Monday, September 11.
 
If you were absent or you lost the document I gave you, you can download a copy by clicking on the attachment below.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:34:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/06/2017]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem4723152 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/839458/assignments/ Your autobiographical essay and self portrait are due Tuesday, September 5, for periods 1, 3, and 5 and Wednesday, September 6, for periods 4 and 6.
 
If you lost the directions you can download a copy by clicking on the attachment below.
 
See me if you'd like to see examples of finished work.

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