Hello,
Only 8 weeks of school left and so much remains to do! It seems as if students are suffering from Spring Fever a bit too soon. There is a severe lack of work ethic lately in room 115. However, this does not apply to my C-Block Sophomores. I can always count on them!
Sophomores in my C-1 classes have just finished working on Catcher in the Rye. We will have a test next week and we will begin work on our "Diagnosing Holden" paper, to be due the following week.
Sophomore Honors have been working on Henry V. We will be finishing the play next week and students will be working in groups to complete a video project for the following week. Our test will be next week on Henry V.
Freshmen have been working on Great Expectations. We have finished the first stage of the book and are halfway though the second stage currently. We will be having a quiz on stage 2 next week.
Sophomores second round of MCAS tests are on May 17-18. These will be the Math exams.
As always, any questions, please email.
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
End of Third Quarter
Hello,
Today marks the end of the third quarter. We only have 10 weeks of school left, but there is still so much left to do! The Sophomores still have the math and biology MCAS to take. The Freshmen began work on Charles Dickens' classic, Great Expectations yesterday with an introduction to the author's life and times. Currently, Sophomore C-1 classes are working on J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye. The Sophomore Honors class has immersed itself in the glories of Shakespeare's most famous history, Henry V.
As always, please feel free to email any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Today marks the end of the third quarter. We only have 10 weeks of school left, but there is still so much left to do! The Sophomores still have the math and biology MCAS to take. The Freshmen began work on Charles Dickens' classic, Great Expectations yesterday with an introduction to the author's life and times. Currently, Sophomore C-1 classes are working on J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye. The Sophomore Honors class has immersed itself in the glories of Shakespeare's most famous history, Henry V.
As always, please feel free to email any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week of March 7
Hi Everyone,
We have been away for a few weeks, so here is our current update:
Sophomore and Freshman C-1 classes have been working on haiku poetry last week and this week, discovering its intricacies and learning about the Japanese culture as well. We are creating 4 haiku (one for each season) and 1 haibun (haiku w/ a story) for our end product. We will also be creating a traditional Japanese haiku painting on Friday for display in class. On Monday/Tuesday, we will have our final test on haiku and then begin reviewing for MCAS with the Sophomores. Freshmen will continue working in a poetry unit beginning Tuesday.
Sophomore Honors read Paulo Coehlo's International bestseller The Alchemist over February vacation and answered some discussion questions about it. This week, we are discussing the book in preparation for our essay to be due after MCAS. The Honors class will be reviewing for MCAS as well next week.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
We have been away for a few weeks, so here is our current update:
Sophomore and Freshman C-1 classes have been working on haiku poetry last week and this week, discovering its intricacies and learning about the Japanese culture as well. We are creating 4 haiku (one for each season) and 1 haibun (haiku w/ a story) for our end product. We will also be creating a traditional Japanese haiku painting on Friday for display in class. On Monday/Tuesday, we will have our final test on haiku and then begin reviewing for MCAS with the Sophomores. Freshmen will continue working in a poetry unit beginning Tuesday.
Sophomore Honors read Paulo Coehlo's International bestseller The Alchemist over February vacation and answered some discussion questions about it. This week, we are discussing the book in preparation for our essay to be due after MCAS. The Honors class will be reviewing for MCAS as well next week.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week of February 14
Sophomores will be working on their Raisin in the Sun essays in class this week, to be due on Friday. The Honors class will be given the novel The Alchemist, to be completed over vacation.
Freshmen will have their final test on Romeo and Juliet today and then begin work on creating an "updated" version of the play in their own words. Freshmen will also be given project assignments which will be due after February vacation.
- Mr. Hacker
Freshmen will have their final test on Romeo and Juliet today and then begin work on creating an "updated" version of the play in their own words. Freshmen will also be given project assignments which will be due after February vacation.
- Mr. Hacker
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week of February 7
Hello Everyone,
This week, Sophomores will be finishing Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." In addition, we will be completing journal entries, discussing relevant themes, and having our final test on Friday. Next week, we will be in the computer lab completing an MCAS-like essay prompt for the play. Students will receive the entire packet upon completion of the play. Please look for it in your child's school belongings.
Freshmen finished reading Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" today after completing their Act IV quiz. A quiz on Act V will follow on Wednesday. Our final test will be on Friday. Students will also be completing a project on the play next week.
Let's hope for no more snow days!
Mr. Hacker
This week, Sophomores will be finishing Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." In addition, we will be completing journal entries, discussing relevant themes, and having our final test on Friday. Next week, we will be in the computer lab completing an MCAS-like essay prompt for the play. Students will receive the entire packet upon completion of the play. Please look for it in your child's school belongings.
Freshmen finished reading Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" today after completing their Act IV quiz. A quiz on Act V will follow on Wednesday. Our final test will be on Friday. Students will also be completing a project on the play next week.
Let's hope for no more snow days!
Mr. Hacker
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week of January 24
Hello,
Sophomores will begin work on Lorraine Hansberry's classic American play "Raisin in the Sun" this week.
Freshmen will continue their work on Romeo and Juliet.
Probably looking at another snow day this week unfortunately. Stay tuned!
Mr. Hacker
Sophomores will begin work on Lorraine Hansberry's classic American play "Raisin in the Sun" this week.
Freshmen will continue their work on Romeo and Juliet.
Probably looking at another snow day this week unfortunately. Stay tuned!
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Week of January 17, 2011
Hello Everyone,
With all the snowdays, we have had to adjust our schedule a bit. Therefore, Sophomores will NOT be viewing Schindler's List as planned. We will be handing in essays on Night tomorrow and beginning Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" on Monday.
Freshmen will continue working on Romeo and Juliet.
FYI - Second quarter will close on February 1 instead of January 28 because of the snow.
- Mr. Hacker
With all the snowdays, we have had to adjust our schedule a bit. Therefore, Sophomores will NOT be viewing Schindler's List as planned. We will be handing in essays on Night tomorrow and beginning Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" on Monday.
Freshmen will continue working on Romeo and Juliet.
FYI - Second quarter will close on February 1 instead of January 28 because of the snow.
- Mr. Hacker
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