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Lit 1-2 Week of 2-22-2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-02-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

Monday 2/22/2010
1st period:
Journal # 28
Journal%2028.pdf

Grammar: Sentence classification by purpose
Notes%20Sentence%20Purpose.pdf
Sentence%20Purpose%201.pdf

Writing: Narrative/ Imaginative Parts 2 & 3

4th period:
Grammar: Sentences and fragments
Notes%20Fragments%20and%20Run-ons.pdf
Sentences%20and%20Fragments.pdf

Writing: Narrative/Imaginative Part 1

Lit 1-2 Week of 2-16-2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-02-19T15:40:00.000-08:00

Tuesday 2/16/2010
Journal # 24

Wednesday 2/17/2010
Journal #25
Journal%2025.pdf

Thursday 2/18/2010
Journal #26
Journal%2026.pdf

Friday 2/19/2010
Journal # 27
Journal%2027.pdf

Lit 1-2 Week of 2-08-2010 Assignmnets and Handouts

2010-02-09T11:29:00.000-08:00

Monday 2/08/2010
Journal # 19
Journal%2019.pdf

Tuesday 2/09/2010
Journal # 20
Journal%2020.pdf

Wednesday 2/10/2010
Journal # 21
Journal%2021.docx

Thursday 2/11/2010
Journal # 22
Journal%2022.pdf

Friday 2/12/2010
Journal # 23
Journal%2023.pdf

Lit 1-2 Week of 2-2-2010

2010-02-03T08:46:00.000-08:00

Tuesday 2/02/2010
No Journal

Grammar: Prepositions & Conjunctions
Period 1
Prep-conj-interjections-web.pdf

Period 4
Preposition%201.pdf Prepositions.pdf

Lit 1-2 Grades (1/28/2010)

2010-01-28T10:57:00.000-08:00

1st Period
1-28-1st.pdf

4th Period
1-28-4th.pdf

Lit 1-2 Week of 1-25-2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-01-25T10:32:00.000-08:00

Monday 1/25/2010
Journal # 15
Journal15.pdf

Grammar: 1st-Adverbs
Adverb1%20web.pdf

Grammar 4th-Adverbs
Adverb%20web.pdf

Tuesday 1/26/2010
Journal #16
Journal16.pdf

Grammar 4th-Adverbs
Adverb1%20web.pdf

Wednesday 1/27/2010
Journal #17
Journal%2017.pdf

Grammar 1st-Prepositions
Prepositions.pdf
Preposition1.pdf

Reading (1st and 4th)
Collections1.pdf
Collections2.pdf

Thursday 1/28/2010
Journal # 17
Journal17.pdf

Lit 1-2 Grades

2010-01-22T11:31:00.000-08:00

Period 1
Per1-1-21-2010.pdf

Period 4
per4-1-21-2010.pdf

Lit 1-2 Week of 1-19-2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-01-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

Tuesday 1/19/2010
Journal # 11
Journal11.pdf

Grammar: Verbs
Verbsweb.pdf

"Black"
Black.pdf
Grammar: Verbs 2
verb2web.pdf

Wednesday 1/20/2010
Journal # 12
Journal%2012.pdf

Thursday 1/20/2010
Journal # 13
Journal%2013.pdf

Period 4 Grammar: Verbs 3&4
Verbs%203.pdf
Verbs%204.pdf

Period 1 Grammar: Adverbs & Adverbs 1
Adverb%20web.pdf Adverb1%20web.pdf

Friday 1/22/2010
Journal # 14
Journal%2014.pdf

Reading:

Lit 1-2 Week of 1/11/2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-01-11T17:13:00.000-08:00

Monday 1/11/2010
Journal # 6
Journal6.pdf

Tuesday 1/12/2010
Journal # 7
Journal7.pdf
Grammar: Adjectives.pdf

Wednesday 1/13/2010
Journal # 8
Journal%208.pdf
Grammar:Adjectives1.pdf

Thursday 1/14/2010
Journal # 9
Journal%209.pdf
Grammar:Adjectives2.pdf

Friday 1/15/2010
Journal # 10
Journal%2010.pdf
Grammar:Adjective3.pdf

Lit 1-2 Week of 1/04/2010 Assignments and Handouts

2010-01-06T14:54:00.000-08:00

Monday 1/04/2010
Journal # 1
Journal1
How to respond to a journal prompt
JournalProtocol
Grammar:pre-assessment
GrammarPreAssessment.pdf

Tuesday 1/05/2010
Journal # 2
Journal2
College Readiness Skills
College%20Readiness%20Skills.pdf

Wednesday 1/06/2010
Journal # 3
Journal3
Grammar: Parts of Speech
Parts_of_Speech_Introduction

Grammar:Nouns%20web.pdf

Thursday 1/07/2010
Journal # 4
Journal4

Grammar:
Pronouns
Pronouns1web.pdf

Reading:Glossary of Literary Terms
Glossary%20of%20Literary%20Terms.pdf

Friday 1/07/2010
Journal # 5
Journal5.pdf

Assignment Tracking:
Standards_based_tracking_sheet

Lit 1-2 Documents

2010-01-06T13:33:00.000-08:00

Content Standards

Communication_State_Content_Standards.pdf
Reading_State_Content_Standards.pdf
Writing_and_Literature_State_Content_Standards.pdf

College Readiness
College_Readiness_Skills.pdf

How to Respond to Journal Prompts
Journal_Protocol.pdf

Literary Terms
Glossary_of_Literary_Terms.pdf

Standards Based Tracking
Standards_based_tracking_sheet

Lit 1-2 Syllabus

2010-01-06T13:24:00.000-08:00

Click on link to view course syllabus.

LA%20Syllabus-Winter%2010.pdf

Welcome Back

2009-09-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

We have once again made it to the start of another school year at CMC. I have had a long and enjoyable summer and look forward to the return of all our students Wednesday, September 9th. As we once again plunge into the actions and routines of academic and personal development it is important to keep things in perspective. The enjoyment and playfulness of summer can remain with us, at some level, all year long.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." - Albert Einstein

Welcome back.
Dan Jenkins

Classroom Prompts

2008-11-07T13:56:00.001-08:00

Please respond the classroom prompts

Are you listening to me?

2008-10-29T13:42:00.000-07:00

Active, effective listening is a habit,as well as the foundation of effective communication.
Active listening intentionally focuses on who you are listening to, whether in a group or one-on-one, in order to understand what he or she is saying. As the listener, you should then be able to repeat back in your own words what they have said to their satisfaction. This does not mean you agree with, but rather understand, what they are saying.

What external factors may affect your active listening?

Looking backward to move forward.

2008-10-24T11:24:00.000-07:00

It can be useful to reflect on earlier educational experiences and to analyze how those experiences have affected or are currently affecting ones movement toward that persons educational goals.

Take a minute and think of your first educational experience. This may or may not include public school. Describe this experience and how it may have influence your attitude and interest in learning.

STRESSSSSSSSSSS

2008-10-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

"When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go." Catherine Pulsifer

How do you cope with stress?
How do you avoid stress?
Dan..

Something to think about......

2008-10-09T12:35:00.000-07:00

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to lead the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."
Henry David Thoreau

I think this is a great quote.
I do wonder what tools we have and what tools we need in order to begin our advancement.
What do you think?

Dan Jenkins

2008-10-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back,

As we enter a new school year it is important to manage our time wisley.
Here are a few tips to time management:

1. Make a "To Do" List Every Day.
Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it's easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.
2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.
Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example, and you'll kill two birds with one stone.
3. It's Okay to Say "No."
If your boss asks you to work on a Thursday night and you have a final exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.
4. Find the Right Time.
You'll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don't wait to do it until late at night.
5. Review Your Notes Every Day.
You'll reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study. You'll also be ready if your teacher calls on you or gives a pop quiz.
6. Get a Good Night's Sleep.
Running on empty makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.
7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others.
If phone calls are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you take social calls from 7-8 p.m. It may sound silly, but it helps.
8. Become a Taskmaster.
Figure out how much free time you have each week. Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly.
9. Don't Waste Time Agonizing.
Have you ever wasted an entire evening by worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it.
10. Keep Things in Perspective.
Setting goals that are unrealistic sets you up for failure. While it's good to set high goals for yourself, be sure not to overdo it. Set goals that are difficult yet reachable.
Consider these tips, but personalize your habits so that they suit you. If you set priorities that fit your lifestyle, you'll have a better chance of achieving your goals.

If you have tips or need help with time management please respond.

Good Luck.

Tip of the week 05-27-2008

2008-05-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

As we approach the end of the term and the academic school year, teachers and students are preparing to bring projects, papers, and testing to a close. This is often a stressful time for students given that multiple classes require very different product to demonstrate learning. Here are a few tips to help successfully navigate the end of the year.

Keep a calendar: This is more important now than ever. Calendars and planner will ensure that you are aware of turn in dates as well as allow you to schedule time to work on all classes.
Communicate with your instructors: The best way to check your progress on a project is to share what you have done so far with the instructor who assigned it and will be grading it. Instructors at CMC will be happy to go over current work and provide guidance and suggestions for project completion. This is also a great time to ask specific questions.
Develop daily to-do lists: These can provide as a constant reminder of required tasks as well provide a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
Be patient: Remember this is a stressful time for your peers and teachers as well. A little kindness will go a long way.
Keep Working: Its not over until the Gallagher sings. Use every day you have to complete course requirements.
Take some time for you: Make sure to have a little fun. Remember in all things we must find balance.

GOOD LUCK CMC