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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: September 2010
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Monday, September 27, 2010. Homework due Tuesday, September 28th. 1st and 4th periods. Should finish reading chapter 4 of. Before We Were Free. And be prepared to answer comprehension questions in class tomorrow. Students are encouraged to obtain copies of their own, but I am giving them time in class to read and they may borrow copies from me as long as they return them by homeroom the next day. Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Before We Were Free.
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: December 2009
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Monday, December 21, 2009. I hope everyone has a wonderful winter Break! Here are few things to think about and work on over before classes resume on the 5th. Ll students should finish their Holocaust Literature Circle books over the break. Due Tuesday, January. Each number counts as one homework grade). Summarize your Holocaust Literature Book. Identify the exposition, climax, and resolution. Describe the setting (time and place).
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: January 2009
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Friday, January 30, 2009. Identify the six elements of plot structure in your book (exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). Write 2-3 sentences for each. Describe the author’s tone in 2-3 sentences. Describe the mood of your book in 2-3 sentences. Describe the organizational structure of your book in 2-3 sentences. Write a personal response to the book. Did you like the book? Why or why not? Monday...
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: April 2009
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Extra Credit Question for Tuesday: The Giver. A “Utopia” is a perfect world or society while a “Dystopia” is a world that is supposed to be perfect but turns horribly wrong. Is the world described in the Giver a utopia or a dystopia? Give 2 examples to support your answer. Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Extra Credit Question for Wednesday: The Giver. Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Critical Literacy Idea Exchange, April 7th. The nam...
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: March 2009
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Create 5 possible exam questions. Quiz Thursday on Ch.11-14 of. The Autobiography of Malcolm X. 1st, 2nd, and 6th periods. Compare/contrast 2 stories that we have read this advisory in a Ven Diagram or BCR. Write a BCR comparing the Irish-American immigrant experience in the 19th century to that of another group (Jews, African-Americans, etc.). Friday, March 6, 2009. Read Ch.12 for Tuesday, March 10th.
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: December 2008
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Friday, December 19, 2008. There is no homework packet over the break, but students should finish their fantasy independent reading books by January 5 th. I am missing Anne Frank projects from several students. I will take 5 points off for every day they are late, including the days we are out for the winter break. Students may email me their papers, but if they do not receive. Have a wonderful winter break and enjoy the holidays! Students shou...
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: November 2008
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 25, 2008. There is no homework over the Thanksgiving break, but students should start thinking about choosing a book of Science Fiction for our next Independent Reading Project. The books must be approved by me, and they need to be a minimum of 150 pages long and on at least an 8th grade reading level. Monday, November 24, 2008. 1 How long have the Franks, the Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel been in hiding? Monday, November 17, 2008.
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: Homework due Tuesday, September 28th
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Monday, September 27, 2010. Homework due Tuesday, September 28th. 1st and 4th periods. Should finish reading chapter 4 of. Before We Were Free. And be prepared to answer comprehension questions in class tomorrow. Students are encouraged to obtain copies of their own, but I am giving them time in class to read and they may borrow copies from me as long as they return them by homeroom the next day. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: Welcome to Mrs. Heister's class!
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Monday, September 6, 2010. Welcome to Mrs. Heister's class! Make sure to finish your summer reading books ASAP if you haven't already. We will be discussing the books in class this week (September 7 th. And the projects are due on Friday, September 10 th. We will also take the summer reading test on Wednesday, September 8 th. Make sure you start the year off on a positive note by preparing for these assignments. Washington, DC, United States.
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Mrs.Heister's Virtual Classroom: October 2009
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8th Grade English Paul Public Charter School Washington, DC. Tuesday, October 20, 2009. We will have a vocabulary quiz for list #2 on Friday. The advisory exam will be on Monday, October 26th. The final draft of the personal narrative project is also due on October 26th. We will be reviewing all week in class, but I am available every day after school for extra tutoring. Sunday, October 18, 2009. Students should complete the 2nd draft of their personal narratives for Monday. Falling Action and Resolution.