Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Advanced Language Arts - Crispin Chapters 17-36 Vocabulary

Use the link below to study vocabulary from Chapters 17-36 of Crispin.

Click HERE for Crispin Chapters 17-36 online flashcards and games!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Congratulations Rylee!

Congratulations to Rylee K. for being chosen as a 1st place winner in the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Jackie Robinson Essay and Poetry Contest!  To complement a unit on poetry in Advanced Language Arts class, students wrote poems to meet the criteria for the contest.  Mrs. Wolf submitted these poems to the Pirates organization, and out of 2,700 entries, Rylee K. was chosen as the first place winner!  Check out the winning poem below!


Would you disregard the temptation, I ask,
And steer clear of the trouble?
Would you keep to yourself when your own teammates
Exclude you from the huddle?

Would you ignore the horrific taunts,
Hits, and even threats,
And comprehend that you will be
Despised, at the very best?

I ask you now, Mr. Robinson,
Before you sign your name,
Will the constant abuse avert you
From America’s favorite game?

But Jackie only chuckled and said,
With a smile slapped upon his face,
“Mr. Rickey, may God strike me down
If I give in and bring disgrace.”

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Thursday, March 29th 2012

After you finish taking your AR quiz, and if you are finished with your book report project, click the following link and complete the interactive tutorial about audience and author's purpose.

Click here!!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Enrichment Opportunity: Movie Poster

Just a reminder that if you are completing the movie poster as enrichment to complement your book project for your independent reading book, the poster is due on Monday, April 2nd 2012.

Keep in mind the following checklist  when creating your poster:
  • title of movie (adapted from the book you read)
  • starring actors
  • background (scene or setting)                    
  • release date
  • rating
  • catch phrase
  • quotes about the movie
*The actual book project, the movie proposal adapted from the book you read, is due on Friday, March 30th.

Monday, March 19, 2012

List 16: Popular Pairs of Opposites II

Use the link below to study for your vocabulary quiz on List 16!

Click HERE for interactive flashcards and review games!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Imagery Interactive Practice

When you finish typing your final copy in class today, click the link below to begin reviewing imagery.  We will be starting a poetry unit on Tuesday, and this will help you be prepared for that unit.  Be sure to listen to everything on each page, in addition to reading and completing the activities.  You are responsible for knowing this information.  *Please put on headphones before beginning!


Click HERE for Imagery Interactive Practice

Thursday, February 9, 2012

INCREDIBLE JOURNEY Chapters 9-11 Vocabulary

Use the link below to help you study for tomorrow's vocabulary test on Chapters 9-11 of The Incredible Journey.


Click HERE for a link to vocabulary flashcards and online games!