8/31

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND...GRADES ARE UP, if you want to know your access code just email me and I will give it to you and log into Engrade.com

Rotation 1

1. Write on loose leaf paper or type up your draft (print or email it to me by Tuesday morning
2. Current Event on Paraolympics
3. Capitals Sheet

Rotation 2

1. Write on loose leaf paper or type up your draft (print or email it to me by Tuesday morning
2. Current Event on Paraolympics

8/30

Rotation 1

1. Vocabulary Review, fill in story
2. SNAZZ UP YO DRAFT
3. Teen Biz (2) articles

Rotation 2

1. Vocabulary Review, fill in story
2. Snazz up yo draft
3. Teen Biz (3) articles
4. Capital Paper practice

8/29

Rotation 1

Teenbiz3000 2 articles

Rotation 2

Teenbiz3000 3 articles

8/28

Rotation 1

1. Voc Art
2. Sentences for voc list # 3
3. Revise drafts based on conference

Rotation 2

1. Voc Art
2. Short story using voc list # 1, 2, 3 if you didn't complete your story, use voc list # 3 only if you did
3. Revise drafts, be ready to type up/revise tomorrow and email to me by the end of class

8/27

Voc List # 3

Daunting

Diminish

Facile

Flabbergasted

Lavish

Rotation 1

1. Voc List # 3 def and synonyms (3)
2. If you didn't do your homework have parent sign paper
3. Revise How To Writing

• Title: come up with 2 alternative titles
• Lead: identify the lead you have based on our conversation, attempt to re write your lead a different way
• Word Choice: circle 5 words in your draft that you are going to find synonyms for to snazz up your paper

Rotation 2

1. Voc List # 3 def and synonyms (3)
2. Finalize Revision on How To Writing: select one title, combine or choose 1 lead, finalize synonyms, type in red and print 2 copies please

8/24

Rotation 1

1. 2 Teebiz3000 Article, neatly fill out the log
2. Student Report: parent signature and all late work will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 31
3. Draft How To Writing

Rotation 2

1. 2 Teebiz3000 Article, neatly fill out the log
2. Student Report: parent signature and all late work will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 31
3. Revise How To Writing

• Title: come up with 2 alternative titles
• Lead: identify the lead you have based on our conversation, attempt to re write your lead a different way
• Word Choice: circle 5 words in your draft that you are going to find synonyms for to snazz up your paper

8/22

Rotation 1

1. Voc art for list # 2
2. 6 Traits worksheet

Rotation 2

1. Draft of How to

Revise for:

• Organization (paragraphs and line breaks)
• Voice (font fun: bold, size, italics)
• Voice (punctuation to express yourself even further)

If you want me to print it send it to me PROPERLY by tonight 10pm

8/21

Rotation 1

1. Revise, Redo, or Rewrite Sentence based on our conversations in class about the words
2. Study and Review writing process and 6 traits
3. Go over "How To" article and be ready to discuss it
4. Teen Biz 3000: assessment (if you can) and 2 artcles, this due by next Monday

Rotation 2

1. Revise, Redo, or Rewrite Sentence based on our conversations in class about the words
2. Voc Art
3. 6 Traits Worksheet
4. Go over "How To" article and be ready to discuss it
5. Teen Biz 3000: assessment (if you can) and 2 artcles, this due by next Monday

8/20

Rotation 1 and 2

Voc list 2
Defame
Fabricate
Fallacious
Desolate
Dilapidated

1. Definitions
2. Sentences for voc list 1 and 2
3. Synonyms (choose at least 2 -3 synonyms for each word)
4. Notebook check tomomorrow: maintain each page has a title, table of contents and page number
5. Circle Map: circle map notes, labeled, definition, and make one on your own on any topic.

**Be prepared to discuss How To article tomorrow

8/16

Have a happy three day weekend but please malama i kou haawina...

Rotation 1 and 2

1. Read article and take notes on it using Cornell Notes
2. Writing Process Crossword (just rotation 1 only)
3. COMPLETE TEENBIZ3000.COM ASSESSMENT (you have had over one week to complete this assignment, all username and passwords are working, I checked, once you log in you should see this screen, then click "next" to start the assessment)

8/15

Rotation 1
1. Finish voc. art if you didn't in class
2. Type up self recipe and print
If you need to print make sure you:
email steph@kalo.org
subject: recipe
Write a little note to Auntie and attach your recipe no later than 8pm
3. Study for your test
**Try to log into Teenbiz3000.com

Rotation 2
1. Voc Art
2. Email recipe to me steph@kalo.org, cut and paste by 8 pm, don't forget subject and write me a little note.
3. Writing Process Crossword
4. Study for your test
**Try to log into Teenbiz3000.com

8/14

Rotation 1

• Vocabulary: Sentences and Synonyms

• Polish recipe: make sure you have measurements, personality traits and direction on what to do with ingredients, if you have trouble borrow a cook book from ohana to get help

Sample:

Auntie Steph

10 pounds of organization

7 cups of love for writing

 6 1/2 cups of respect for not wasting words

5 packages of pride for hard work

4 cans of love for music

A heaping handful of appreciation for honesty

1 large spoonful of strictness

1 large spoonful of discipline

A dash a sarcasm

Optional, hugs to taste.

Directions: First take the organization and blend it with the love for writing. Next take the respect for not wasting words and mix it in with the hard work. After all of those ingredients are smooth, add in the love for music and appreciation for honesty. Carefully add a spoonful of strictness and discipline. Be carefun not to add to much. Throw a dash of sarcasm and add as much hugs as you see fit. After a few years, it should be done! Enjoy.

• Turn Cornell Notes into Cornell Notes
• Teenbiz3000 assessment (this is the only assignment due next Monday)

Rotation 2

• Vocabulary: Short story and synonyms (at least 3 synonyms)
• Turn Cornell Notes into Cornell Notes
• Teenbiz3000 assessment (this is the only assignment due next Monday)

8/13

Aloha mai kakou! Welcome to Auntie Steph's language arts class. Please look at the blog daily for announcements and what not. Here is what we have in store for this tonight.

Vocabulary Word List 1

• Brash
• Claustrophobia
• Cliche
• Envious
• Connotation

Rotation 1and 2:
1. Set up your notebooks and stay organized

2. Define all vocabulary words and sentences (sentences optional for Rotation 1)
Use dictionary.com if you are using an online dictionary

3. Recipe # 1- Write a recipe introducing yourself and be prepared to share it tomorrow. You must have at least 10 ingredients, you can get as creative as you want. Most recipes have a little writing

8/10

Welina mai! Welcome to the Puukapu language arts blog. Please check the blog each day for upcoming events, assignments and announcements. Mahalo!