Second Quarter Week 7 Academic Resource

12/15/09

Objective: The student will undersstand capitalization rules.

Today's Activities

1. Word of the Day

- sentences

- review

2. Capitalization

3. Pass in Weekly Progress Reports.

Word of the Day

See October post. Look for Word of the Day.

Second Quarter Week 7 English 12

12/14/09

Warm - up

Complete LN, p, 614

Today's Activities

1. Check warm - up.
2. Check homework.
3. LN, pp 208 - 209
4. Practice & Apply p. 209
5. GUM p. 153

Homework

GUM, p. 152

12/16/09

Warm - up

GUM, p. 153 A only

Today's Activities

1. LN 210; GUM, pp. 154-155
2. Check homework
3. Check warm-up

Homework

Complete all unfinished work. IT WILL BE GRADED!

12/17/09

Warm-up

Read LN, p. 210

Complete GUM 154

Today's Activities

1. LN, p. 210 GUM pp. 154 - 155
2. Check homework
3. Capitalization

Homework

Complete the Capitalization Study Sheet to prepare for a test during the next class period.

Word of the Day

See October post look for Word of the Day.

Second Quarter Week 7 English 11

12/14/09

Warm - up

Complete worksheet Subject & Verb Agreement E.

Today's Activities

1. Check homework
2. Check warm - up
3. LN pp. 138 - 139
4. Practice & Apply p. 606 (##), 607

Homework

GUM, p. 97

Word of the Day

See post.

12/15/09 & 12/16/09

Warm-up

Complete GUM, p. 98

Today's Activities

1. Check warm-up
2. Check homework
3. LN, pp, 140 - 142
4. Practice & Apply, p. 142

Homework

1. Complete GUM, p. 99
2. Study for quiz on subject - verb agreement next week.

Word of the Day

See October post for Word of the Day.

Second Quarter Week 6 English 11

12/7/09 & 12/8/09

Warm - up

Complete Worksheet C.

Today's Activities

1. Check homework
2. Check warm - up
3. Practice & Apply, pp. 136 - 137
4. GUM, p. 94 - A

Homework

GUM, p. 94 B & p. 95

12/9/09 & 12/10/09

Warm - up

Complete worksheet Subject & Verb Agreement D.

Today's Activities

1. Check homework.
2. Check warm - up.
3. LN, pp. 605 - 606

Homework

GUM, p. 95

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 6 English 12

12/8/09 & 12/9/09

Warm up

LN, p. 613

Complete both sections.

Today's Activities

1. Correct home assignment
2. Check homework.
3. Mixed Review, p. 204

Homework

Complete worksheet "Other Names and Places." GUM, p. 146

Word of the Day

See post.

12/10/09 - 12/10/09

Warm -up

Complete the capitalization worksheet.

Today's Activities

1. Correct Warm - up
2. Check homework.
3. Complete LN; p. 614
4. LN; pp. 205 - 207
5. Practice & Apply 207

Homework

1. GUM; p. 147
2. Study all worksheets for a quiz on capitalization.

Second Quarter Week 6 Academic Resource

12/7/09

Objective:

The student will understand capitalization rules.

Warm-up

Copy Word of the Day, write definitation, and three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Pass in Weekly Progress Reports.


2. Read aloud "Capitalization Rules."


3. Complete capitalization worksheet.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/9/09

Objective:

The student will understand capitalization rules.

Today's Activities

1. Assignment book check
2. Word of the Day
3. Capitalization worksheet

Second Quarter Week 5 Academic Resource

12/1/09

Objective: The student will understand how to write a summary.

Warm-up

Copy Word of the Day, definition, example, and write three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Pass in Weekly Progress Report.
2. Review "How to write a summary."
3. Write a summary in class.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/3/09

Objective: The student will understand how to write a summary.

Warm-up

Copy Word of the Day, definition, example, and write three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Assignment book check
2. Review "How to Write a Summary."
3. Write a summary in class.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 5 English 12

11/30/09 & 12/1/09

Warm- up

Quietly study for a test today.

Today's Activities

1. Test today
2. Grammer, LN pp. 196 & 197 GUM p. 142

Homework

Complete the worksheet on capitalization.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/2/09 & 12/3/09

Warm-up

Complete the capitalization worksheet, Part A only.

Today's Activities

1. Correct home assifnment.
2. L.N. pp. 198 - 199
3. Practice and apply, p. 200

Homework

Complete the GUM worksheet p. 143. It will be graded.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/4/09 - 12/5/09

Warm - up

Complete the capitalization worksheet, Part B.

Today's Activities

1. Correct homework assignment.
2. LN, 201 -202
3. Practice and Apply p. 203
4. Mixed Review, p. 204 (graded)

Homework

1. Notebook check during next class.
2. Complete capitalization worksheet.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 5 English 11

11/30/09

Warm-up

Quietly study for a test on "Sinners in the Hands of an angry God," vocabulary terms, and Words of the Day.

Today's Activities

Test today.

Homework

You may make up One missing assignment by looking on the blog and locating one assignment you did not turn in this quarter.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/1/09 & 12/2/09

Warm-up

Write 5 meaningful sentences that tell about your Thanksgiving break. Underline the subject once and the verb twice.

Today's Activities

1. Discuss warm-up
2. Complete Diagnostic Test; LN, p. 131

Homework

Complete the grammer worksheet.

Word of the Day

See post.

12/3/09 &12/4/09

Warm-up

Complete the Subject- Verb Agreement B worksheet

Today's Activities

1. Review homework and warm-up.
2. LN; pp. 132-133
3. Practice and Apply, p. 134

Homework

GUM, p. 92

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 4 English 12

11/23/09 & 11/24/09

Warm-up

Be prepared to read aloud your summary paragraph about the two poems.

Today's Activities

Complete worksheet "Reading Poetry Aloud."

Homework

You may make up 1 (one) missing assignment by looking on the blog and locating an assignment you did not turn in this quarter.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 4 English 11

11/23/09

Warm - up

Be prepared to read aloud your summary paragraph about the two poems.

Today's Activities

Complete worksheet "Reading Poetry Aloud."

Homework

You may make up 1(one) missing assignment by looking on the blog and locating an assignment you did not turn in this quarter.

11/24/09

Warm- up

Quietly study for a test on "Sinners in the Hands of an angry God"; vocabulary terms, and Words of the Day.

Today's Activities

Test today

Homework

You may make up one missing assignment by looking on the blong and locating one assignment you did not turn in this quarter.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 3 English 12

11/17/09 - 11/18/09

Warm-up

Write 5 sentences. Underline the simple subject once and the simple predicate twice. Then identify what type of sentence each one is. You may use your text, GUM and notes.

Today's Activities

1. Review of subjects and predicates and types of sentences.
2. Quiz on above skills.
3. GUM, p. 21 b, p. 28

Homework

GUM p. 29 (handout)

Word of the Day

See post.

11/19/09 - 11/20/09

Warm - up

Write at least five meaningful sentences about a current song that expresses strong feelings about love.

Today's Activities

1. Introduce poems, "Mulberry on the Lowland" and "We Pick Ferns, We Pick Ferns" from the The Book of Odes. LOL pp. 447 & 449.
2. Read/listen to poems.
3. Complete poem

Homework

Write a summary paragraph about the two poems, "Mulberry on the Lowlands" and We Pick Ferns, We Pick Ferns."

Word of the day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 3 English 11

ll/16/09 & 11/17/09

Warm-up

In your own words tell what the word "persuade" means. Then think of an experience you had when someone tried to persuade you to do something or you tried to persuade someone to do something. Write at least four meaningful sentences that recall that occasion.

Today's Activities

1. LOL "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" pp 153 - 156
2. Vocabulary Review

Homework

Write a meaningful summary paragraph about the selection, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

Word of the Day

See post.

11/18/09 & 11/19/09

Warm-up

Write 5 meaningful sentences that describe Jonathan Edwards view of hell. Use the text to help you.

Today's Activities

1. Share summary paragraphs.
2. Complete Active Skill builder Worksheet "Analyzing Emotional Language.

Homework

Write a paragraph that attempts to persaude the reader to believe something or to do something. BE CREATIVE!

Word of the Day

See post.

11/20/09 - 11/23/09

Warm-up

What does Jonathon Edwards talk about at the end of his sermon? Write three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Review vocabulary terms.
2. Share our own persuasive writing paragraphs.
3. Complete Exercise C of Skillbuilder Worksheet.

Homework

Study your vocabulary terms and Words of the Day for a test during the next clas period. Reread the story "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 3 Academic Resource

11/16/09

Objective:

The student will define select words of the day and use each in a meaningful sentence with at least 80% accuracy.

Warm-up

Copy word of the day. Write 3 meaning sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Pass in Weekly Progress Reports.

2. Words of the day quiz.

11/18/09

Objective

The student will define the term "prefix" and identify prefixes.

Today's Activities

1. Word of the Day
2. Assignment book check
3. Prefixes information and worksheet (class activity.)
4. Pass in Weekly Progress Reports

11/20/09

Objective

The student will define and identify prefixes.

Today's Activities

1. Word of the Day
2. Review prefixes
3. Complete prefixes
4. Assignment book check

Second Quarter Week 2 Academic Resource

11/9/09

Objective

The student will review words of the day and capitalization rules.

Warm-up

Copy Word of the Day definition, example, and write three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Pass in Weekly Progress Reports
2. Review Words of the Day.
3. Review capitalization rules
4. Complete capitalization worksheet.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 2 English 11

11/9/09 & 11/10/09

Warm-up

Complete the Prepositions pretest worksheet.

Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 19-20
2. GUM pp. 13-14
3. Addditional practice worksheets.

Homework

Complete the prepositions worksheet, GUM p. 15

Word of the Day

See post

11/12/09 & 11/12/09

Warm-up

Without looking at uour notes name 10 prepositions.

Today's Activities

1. Prepositionss quiz today.
2. Introduce "Sinners in the Hands of God" and related vocabulary terms.

Homework

Write a meaningful sentence for each new vocabulary term.

Word of the Day

See post.

Second Quarter Week 2 English 12

11/10/09 & 11/12/09

Warm-up

Write 5 complete sentences. Skip a line between each sentence.

Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 26-27
2. GUM pp. 19-20 A

Homework

Complete the worksheet. It will be graded!!

11/13/09 & 11/16/09

Warm - up

Without using the text write one example of each of the following types of sentences:

1. declarative
2. interrogative
3. imperative
4. exclamatory

Today's Activities

1. LN p. 31
2. GUM pp. 26, 27

Word of the Day

See post.

Homework

1. Complete the worksheet.
2. Study for quiz on the parts of a sentence and types of sentences.

Second Quarter Week 1 Academic Resource

11/3/09

Objective

The student will identify homonyms, their meanings, and how to ue them in their proper contexts.

Today's Activities

1. Word of the Day
2. Pass in Progress Reports
3. Read "Confusing Pairs of Words."
4. Write 20 sentences using homonyms.

11/05/09

Objective

The student will review capitlization rules.

Warm-up

Copy word of the day, definition, example, and write 3 meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Assignment book check
2. Read "Capitalization Rules" information.
3. Complete capitalization exercise.

Second Quarter Week 1 English 11

10/29/09 & 11/2/09

Warm-up

In your on words tell why the moon exists, according to the story, " The World on the Turtle's Back."

Today's Activities

1. Answer selected comprehension questions about the story.
2. Discuss the function of a creation myth. Complete an activity on the function/purpose of a creation myth.

Homework

Complete the study sheet in preparation for a test next week.

11/3/09 & 11/04/09

Warm-up

Name 5 events that occured in the story, "The World on the Turtle's Back."

Today's Activities

1. Review answers on the studysheet.
2. Review Words of the Day, #'s 14 - 22.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

Homework

Study the studysheet for a test on the next class.

11/05/09 & 11/06/09

Warm-up

Quietly study your study sheet and Words of the Day for test today.

Today's Activities

Test on "The World on the Turtle's Back" and Words of the Day.

Word of the Day

See post

Homework

NONE!!

SECOND QUARTER Week 1 English 12

11/2/09 & 11/3/09

Warm-up

In a meaningful response, tell why Achilles and Afamemnon may or maynot have good reasons for their anger.

Today's Activities

1. Read "The Iliad," pp. 190 - 194
2. Discuss today's reading.
3. Complete "Active Reading Skillbuilder worksheet in groups.

Homework

Write a summary paragraph on the final section of "The Iliad" that was read in class today.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

11/4/09 & 11/5/09

Warm-up

Write four (4) meaningful sentences that explain Athena's influence over Achilles.

Today's Activities

1. Review "Active Reader Skillbuilder" worksheet.
2. Complete charactter traits worksheet.
3. Complete "The Iliad" study sheet in groups.

Homework

Finish "The Iliad" study sheet in groups. IT WILL BE GRADED!

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

11/6/09 & 11/7/09

Warm-up

Quietly study for a test today.

Today's Activities

"The Iliad" and Words of the Day test.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

Homework

NONE!!

English 12 10/26/09 - 10/29/09

10/26/09 & 10/27/09

Warm - up

Without looking at your notes complete "The Iliad" crossword puzzle.

Today's Activities

1. Introductioiin to "The Iliad."
2. Build background, LOL p. 179
3. Glossary of main characters.
4. Read/listen to first section of the "Iliad", pp182-184

Homework

1. Notebook check next class.
2. Write a full-page summaary of today's reading of the "Iliad," pp. 182 - 184.

Word of the Day

Word of the Day can be found under post Word of the Day.

10/28/09 & 10/29/09

Warm-up

Briefly explain what a war prize is. Give an example of a war prize found in the first part of the poem "The Iliad."

Today's Activities

1. Read/listen to pp. 184 - 190 of "The Iliad."
2. Discuss the reading.

Homework

Write a summary paragraph about the section of the poem "The Iliad" that was read in class today pp. , 184 - 190.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

Academic Resource 10/26/09 - 10/29/09

10/26 & 10/27

Warm-up

Copy Word of the Day (found on Word of the Day post), definition, example, and write three meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Read aloud "Context Clues" information sheet.
2. Complete "Context Clues" activity
3. Pass in Progress Reports.

English 12 10/19 - 10/23/09

10/19/09

Warm-up

Name 15 verbs


Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 13 - 14
2. GUM p. 7

Homework

Write a full page paragraph about Parkdale's Spirit Week activities. Underline all of the pronouns and the verbs in the paragraph. This assisgment will be

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

10/20/09 & 10/21/09

Warm-up

Make a list of 15 pronouns.

Today's Activities

1. Review of pronouns and verbs.
2. Review Words of the Day

Homework

1. Study for quiz on pronouns and verbs
2. Complete the studysheet. It will be graded!

10/22/09 & 10/23/09

Warm-up

Quietly study for a quiz on pronouns and verbs use the studysheet.

Today's Activities

1. Quiz on pronouns and verbs.
2. Introduction to the poem "Iliad."
3. Review the vocabulary for the Iliad.

Homework

Write a meaningful sentence for each of the following terms.

1. assent
2. comply
3. defile
4. gaunt
5. lithe
6. pittance
7. recoil
8. recourse
9. spurn
10. waver

English 11 10/19/09 - 10/23/09

10/19/09 & 10/20/09

Warm-up

Quietly study for a short quiz on adjectives and adverbs.

Today's Activities

1. Quiz on adjectives and adverbs.
2. Introduce "The World is on the Turtle's Back."
3. Vocabulary Preview

Homework

Write a meaningful sentence for each of the following terms:

1. contend
2. devious
3. ritual
4. succumb
5. void

10/21/09 & 10/22/09

Warm-up

Complete vocabulary worksheet.

Today's Activities

1. Cause and Effect relationships.
2. Discuss creation myth's purpose.
3. Read/discuss/listen to story "The World on the Turtle's Back," pp. 25 - 28.

Homework

Write a full page summary paragraph on the first section of the story "The World on the Turtle's Back.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

10/23/09

Warm-up

Name 10 prepositions

Today's Activities

Academic Resource 10/12/09 & 10/14/09

10/12/09

Warm-up

Copy word of the day, definition, example, and write 3 meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Pass in weekly Progress Reports.
2. Write a paragraph in response to the "National Unity Day in Germany" prompt.
3. Complete the "National Unity Day in Germany" spelling sheet.

10/14//09

Warm - up

Copy Word of the Day, definition, example, and write 3 sentences.

Today's Activitiess

1. Assignment book check
2. Read "Strategies for Effective Reading - While You Read."
3. Complete worksheet.

English 12 10/12/09 - 10/19/09

10/12/09 & 10/13/09

Warmup

Name 5 pronouns and write a meaningful setence for each.

Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 9 - 11
2. GUM pp. 4-5

Homework

No homework!

Word of the Day

Word of the day can be found in post Word of the Day.

10/15/09 & 10/19/09

Warm - up

Name 15 verbs

Today's Activities

1. LN - pp. 13 - 14
2. GUM p. 7

Homework

Write a full page paragraph about Parkdale's Spirit Week activities. Underline all of the pronouns and verbs in the paragraph. This assignment will be GRADED!

Word of the Day

Word of the day can be found in post Word of the Day.

English 12 10/6 - 10/9/09

10/6/09 & 10/7/09

Warm-up

Name 5 pronouns and write a meaningful sentence for each.

Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 9 - 11
2. GUM p. 4

Homework

Complete the Pronouns worksheet. It will be graded!

Word of the Day

Word of the Day can be found in post Word of the Day.

10/8/09 & 10/9/09

Warmup

Name 5 pronouns and write a meaningful sentence for each.

Today's Activities

1. LN pp. 9-11
2. GUM p. 4

Homework

Complete the pronouns worksheet. It will be graded!

Word of the Day

Word of the Day can be found in post Word of the Day.

English 11 10/12 - 10/16/09

10/12/09 & 10/13/09

Warmup

Quietly review the "Pronoun and Verbs" study sheet for quiz today.

Today's Activities

1. Quiz on pronouns and verbs
2. Introduce adjectives and verbs.
3. LN pp. 16 - 17
4. GUM - p. 10

Homework

Write 10 sentences and underline all of the adjectives.

10/14/09 & 10/15/09

Warm -up

Write 5 sentences that contain adverbs. Use the LN book to help you.

Today's Activities

1. Review LN pp. 16 - 18
2. GUM p. 12

Homework

1. Complete the worksheet.
2. Study for quiz on adjectives and adverbs.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.

English 11 Grade 10/6/09 - 10/9/09

10/6/09 & 10/7/09

Warm-up


Make a list of 20 verbs .


Today's Activities

1. L.N. pp. 13 & 14


2. GUM p. 7

Homework

Write a full-page paragraph about your typical school day. Underline the verbs in your paragraph.

Word of the Day

To see word of the day go to the word of the day blog. There you will find all the words.

10/8/08 & 10/9/08

Warm-up

Name 10 physical action verbs and 5 mental action verbs.

Today's Activities

1. LN, p. 590 (Pronouns)
2. LN, pp. 591 & 592 (verbs)

Homework

1. Answer the questions on the Pronouns and Verb study sheet.
2. Study for a quiz next week.

Academic Resource 9/30/09 - 10/6/09

9/30/09

Warm - up

Copy the word of the day and write three (3) meaningful sentences. Word of the Day can be found on blog under Word of the Day.

Classwork

1. Review test.


2. Read "Tiger Woods" story.


3. Answer comprehension questions.


4. Collect Weekly Progress Reports.


5. Distribute new Weekly Progress Reports

10/2/09

Warm-up

Copy the Word of the Day and write three (3) meaningful sentences.

Today's Activities

1. Students are reminded to have Weekly Progress Reports signed. Pass in on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.


2. Complete skills sheet "Strategies for Effective Reading." Answer comprehension questions.

10/6/09

Warm-up

1. Copy the Word of the Day and write three (3) meaningful sentences.


2. Pass in signed Weekly Progress Reports for week beginning 9/28/09.


3. Read "National Unity Day in Germanyy" article. Use context clues to define unfamilar terms.


4. Answer select comprehension questions.


5. Distribute new Weekly Progress Reports.

12th Grade English 9/24/09 - 10/5/09

9/24/09 & 9/29/09

Warm-up

Complete the vocabulary crossword puzzle.

Class Activities

1. Read and listen to the final section of the story " The Epic of Gilgamesh."



2. Answer verbal comprehension questions.



3. Review vocabulary terms.

Homework

1. Write a summary paragraph on the chapter titled "The Return."



2. Study for a test next week.

9/30/09 & 10/1/09

Warm-up

Complete the "Synonyms" activity on page of the LOL textbook.

Today's Activities

1. Review cause/effect relationships.


2. Complete the study sheet questions.

Homework

1. Finish the "Epic of Gilgamesh study sheet.


2. Study for test on Friday/Monday.

10/2/09 & 10/5/09

Warm up

Quietly review the "Epic of Gilgamesh" study sheet for a test today.

Today's Activities

Test today

Homework

Write a full page paragraph that discusses your academic goals for the remainder of the semester. The semester ends on January 22, 2010.

11th Grade English 9/24/09 - 10/5/09

9/24/09 & 9/29/09

Warm-up

Quietly study the words of the day and "The Worn Path" comprehension questions and answers for a quiz today.

Today's Activities

Quiz on "The Worn Path and the Words of the Day.

NO HOMEWORK!

9/30/09 & 10/1/09

Warm-up

Name 5 pronouns and use each in a meaningful sentence.

Todays Activities

1. Language Network, pages 9 & 10
2. GUM, pages 4 & 5
3. Wrap-up

Homework

Write 10 sentences and underline the pronouns in each sentence. also idetify which types of pronouns are in each sentence.

10/2/09 & 10/5/09

Warm-up

Write one meaningful sentence for eac of the following types of pronouns. Use the LN and GUM books to help you.

• personal (first person)
• personal (second person)
• personal (third person)
• possesive

Today's Activities

1. LN, p. 10
2. GUM, p. 5

Homework

Write a full page paragraph about your academic goals for the remainder of the semester. The semester ends on January 22, 2010.

Word of the Day

1. Abbreviation - A shortened form of an expression, Usually followed by a period.

Example: Mon., Oct., Xmas

2. Abridge - to cut down

Example: The book I got from the library was abridged from its original copy.

3. Abduct - to kidnap

Example: The boy was abducted 20 years ago in the park.

4. Adjacent - next to

Example: My class is adjacent to the locker.

5. Abundant - in great numbers

Example: After the rain, the mosquitoes were abundant in the backyard.

6. Accentuate - (verb) to emphasize or to highlight

Example: The counselor accentuated the importance of having good attendance.

7. Accommodating - (verb) obliging, helpful

Example: Costumers respond in a positive manner if the employees are accommodating when they go into a store.

8. Acute - sharp, severe

Example: The boy was absent because he contracted an acute case of swine flu.

9. Alliance - (noun) An agreement between countries or groups to work together or fight together.

Example: Great Britain and the United States have formed an alliance in many wars.

10. Agoraphobia - (noun) An abnormal fear of open or public places.

Example: The students who wonder the halls during classes do not suffer from agoraphobia.

11. Aghast - (adjective) struck by amazement or terror

Example: Jose's parents were aghast after seeing his report card with all A's on it!

12. Authentic - (adjective) being really what it seems to be, genuine, real

Example: The restaurant is owned by Mexicans and serves authentic Mexican food.

13. authoritarian - (adjective) forcing people to obey strict rules.

Example: The authoritarian government did not allow anyone to criticize the president.

14. alleviate - (verb) to relieve

Example: To alleviate the students stress during testing, the examiner allowed them a break between sessions.

15. altercation - (noun) an argument, dispute

Example: There was an altercation between the students from the two schools during the State Finals.

16. ambivalent - (adj.) having contrary feelings

Example: The student was ambivalent about whether to take rigorous courses during her senior year.

17. amend - (verb) to change for the better, improve

Example: The school board wanted to amend the Code of Student Conduct so that it could be more easily understood.

18. amiable -(adj) friendly, affab;e

Example: Tje new cat seemed amiable because he allowed everyone to pet him.

19. antechamber-(n) waiting room

Example: The president had the reporter wait in the antechamber before the press conference.

20. anxiety - (n) uneasiness

Example: The student had just finished drivers education, but he was still experiencing anxiety about the driving test.

21. aphorism - (n) - a short saying

Example: Everyday on the morning announcements a staff member give an aphorism about character development.

22. apocalypse (n) - total devastation, the end of the world

Example: After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, some thought that it was surely a sign of the apocalypse.

23. arbitrator-(n) - one who settles controversy between two sides

Example: The labor union and the automaker had to consult an arbitrator to help solve the problems caused by the manager.

24. audacious (adj) - excessively bold

Example: That was quite audacious of you to have made that remark to your boss!

25. augment (v) - to increase or make larger

Example: The model had her lips augmented so that she would look sexier in pictures.

26. bard - (n)- a poet, often a singer as well

Example: the epic poem of "Beowulf was sunb by a bard.

27. battery (n) - an assault or an array of similar things intended to use together (such as a battery of tests.)

Example: The school resource officer charged the student with assault and battery after the fight.

28. belligerent (adj) contentious ready to fight or argue

Example: do not be so belligerent because there is always peer mediation.

29. berate (v) - to rebuke or scold angrily and at length.

Example: The teacher berated her students because the did not turn in a major assignment.

30. bide - (v) - to wait for

Example: Students bided their time by listening to music until the bus arrived.

31. bilk -(v) - to cheat or swindle

Example: He bilked his creditors by giving a false address on his credit card application.

32. bloated (adj.) - swollen, bigger than desired

Example: After eating Thanksgiving dinner, everyone felt bloated and decided to get some exercise before watching TV.

33. boisterous (adj.) - loud; energetic

Example: The only area in the school which should be boisterous is the gym.

34. brash (adj) - hasty or lacking in sensitivity

Example: Although the remarks may seem brash by some, the teacher accomplished the required results.

35. buffet (n) - a spread of food involving choices

Example: The high school students visiting the college campus were amazed by the buffet that the cafeteria provided since they were used to few choices.

36. cacophony (n) - noise, discordant sound

Example: At the beginning of the year the band room was full of cacophony, but in a short time the teacher had it soundinf like a symphony.

37. callous (adj.) - harsh, cold, unfeeling

Example: His callous remarks were not necessary because every student was trying as hard as he could.

38. canvas - (n) - a piece of cloth on which an artist paints

Example: In the advance art class, the students learned to paint on canvas rather than paper.

39. captivate- (v)- to hold the interest of, to gain the attention of.

Example: The work in the summer program must have captivated the students attention because they came back day after day.

40. carouse (v.) to revel or to party

Example: The students caroused after their graduation because all their hard work was finally done.

41. cavity (n) hole

Example: In the biology class the students dissected a frog to see the orgas in its abdominal cavity.

It's Progress Report Time!

Greetings! We are now in our fifth week of school. The first quarter progress report grades will be submitted in a few days. Progress reports will be distributed on or about October 6, 2009. Hopefully, you have been keeping up with your assignments and have done well on the tests and quizzes.

Please remember that you are responsible for requesting all missed work in the event you are absent. Missed assignments can be made up only if you have an EXCUSED absence.

Parents are always welcome to visit your classrooms during the school day. If your parent would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please have him/her call your guidance counselor to set up an appointment. Conferences are held at the close of the school day. Your parents may email me with their concerns at marie.braxton@pgcps.org.

Let's all strive towards our school's motto: "Working Together We Can Make A Difference."

Dr. Braxton

Welcome back to Parkdale High School! This is going to be a great 2009-10 school year. Of course, you will want to do your very best to have a successful year. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ASK me. I am here to help you.

Here are some reminders for next week (week of September 7, 2009):

English 11 and 12: Study for your first quiz on Nouns and the Words of the Day. The quiz will be given on Thursday and Friday.

Academic Resource: Be prepared to turn in your Weekly Progress Reports on Tuesday. Remember that you will lose points for every day they are late!