“You cannot open a book without learning something.” ― Confucius
Tonight's Homework: Draftin.com
Tonight, you will take your flipbook (once I've looked it over and given you lots of sticky notes to help you improve/revise your story) and type it up onto draftin.com (yes, you need to register first). Once you've typed it in and added lots of good stuff (or taken out the not so good stuff), you need to email me the link. Tomorrow, I will give you the email addresses you'll need to send it to two other people in class.
Happy drafting!
Happy drafting!
Project Zeen: Due June 12th
Look on the Zeen Resources page for more help!!
The Goal: You and your group of 3 will write articles for, take pictures for, design, and publish an online magazine using www.zeen.com (you only need to set up one account for each group). Here's a zeen that shows you HOW to make a Zeen.
The Requirements: Your online magazine must have the following items:
The Responsibilities: Each group member will be responsible for writing TWO articles. Each group member must participate in group discussion and publishing. Each group member must approve of each other’s articles before sending to Mrs. Melodie for checking.
The Due Date: Your published online magazine will be due on Wednesday, June 12th.
The Procedure:
The Goal: You and your group of 3 will write articles for, take pictures for, design, and publish an online magazine using www.zeen.com (you only need to set up one account for each group). Here's a zeen that shows you HOW to make a Zeen.
The Requirements: Your online magazine must have the following items:
- A creative title
- At least 10 original photographs
- Each group members’ completed narrative essay with a picture
- A music album review (300 words, an album no more than 1 year old, with pictures of the artist)
- A movie review (300 words, a movie no more than 1 year old, with pictures from the movie)
- Fashion update article OR video game review (300 words with pictures)
- QSI News (300 words with pictures)
- A teacher interview (300 words with pictures)
- A book review (a book recently read, 300 words with pictures of the author and/or book cover)
- Every article must have a creative title (and the author's name)
- No Forbidden List mistakes!
The Responsibilities: Each group member will be responsible for writing TWO articles. Each group member must participate in group discussion and publishing. Each group member must approve of each other’s articles before sending to Mrs. Melodie for checking.
The Due Date: Your published online magazine will be due on Wednesday, June 12th.
The Procedure:
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ONE-PAGER #4: DUE June 7TH (last one!!)
Your One-Pager is due on June 7th. It must be typed and emailed to Mrs. Briseño, and you MUST follow this structure:
Paragraph 1: Introduce your book (title, author), exposition, and inciting incident
Paragraph 2: Introduce the conflict and rising action
Paragraph 3: Conflict continued and climax
Paragraph 4: Falling Action and resolution
Paragraph 5: Theme of the story with an explanation
The form is below. Please include it in your email to Mrs. Briseño.
Paragraph 1: Introduce your book (title, author), exposition, and inciting incident
Paragraph 2: Introduce the conflict and rising action
Paragraph 3: Conflict continued and climax
Paragraph 4: Falling Action and resolution
Paragraph 5: Theme of the story with an explanation
The form is below. Please include it in your email to Mrs. Briseño.
Freak the Mighty test on Monday, May 6th!
We've been learning to analyze the plot, the characters, the theme, the conflict, and the point of view as we've read this novel. On Monday, you will be able to use your book as your answer questions and write about what you've learned.
One-Pager #3: Due May 7th
Your One-Pager is due on May 7th. It must be typed and you MUST follow this structure:
1st Paragraph: Tell me about the book. Who is it written by? What is it mainly about? Summarize it (think: plot pyramid)
2nd Paragraph: Tell me about the external conflict (man vs. man, man vs. society, or man vs. nature)
3rd Paragraph: Tell me about the internal conflict (man vs. self).
4th Paragraph: How are these conflicts solved or fixed?
5th Paragraph: Would you recommend this story to other people? Why or why not? What are your thoughts/feelings about the book you read?
Attach and fill out the orange sheet (which is below) to your typed paper.
You need to be reading a little bit (maybe three chapters) every night so that you can finish the book in time.
1st Paragraph: Tell me about the book. Who is it written by? What is it mainly about? Summarize it (think: plot pyramid)
2nd Paragraph: Tell me about the external conflict (man vs. man, man vs. society, or man vs. nature)
3rd Paragraph: Tell me about the internal conflict (man vs. self).
4th Paragraph: How are these conflicts solved or fixed?
5th Paragraph: Would you recommend this story to other people? Why or why not? What are your thoughts/feelings about the book you read?
Attach and fill out the orange sheet (which is below) to your typed paper.
You need to be reading a little bit (maybe three chapters) every night so that you can finish the book in time.
One-Pager #2: Due March 27th
Your One-Pager is due on March 27th. It must be typed and you must answer all the questions (attach the yellow sheet--which is also below to your typed paper.) You need to be reading a little bit (maybe three chapters) every night so that you can finish the book in time.
ONE-PAGER #1: DUE FEBRUARY 20TH
Your One-Pager is due on February 20th. It must be typed and you must answer all the questions (attach the orange sheet--which is also below to your typed paper.) You need to be reading a little bit (maybe three chapters) every night so that you can finish the book in time.
Homework: Winter Break
I hope everyone is enjoying their time off from school! I know I am!! Just a few quick reminders about your homework:
Remember, you have THREE WEEKS to do this, so there's no excuse for not having it done.
Enjoy your break and I'll see you next year!!
- Make sure to email me your final draft of your essay by Sunday, January 6th.
- Make sure to read (and be ready to discuss) chapters 13-20.
Remember, you have THREE WEEKS to do this, so there's no excuse for not having it done.
Enjoy your break and I'll see you next year!!
Homework: Wednesday, December 5th
Everlost chapter 10
The internet wasn't working well at school today, so you get to listen to Mr. Briseño's GREAT reading voice!
The videos are here.
ALSO--take the truism challenge today! Click here.
- Watch the videos. (Chapter 10 will be divided into 2 videos.)
- Read along with Chapter 10.
- Answer the questions.
- Bring your answers to class tomorrow, ready to discuss.
The videos are here.
ALSO--take the truism challenge today! Click here.
ROUGH DRAFT #3
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012
and
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
Your job today is to take the comments, questions, and suggestions from everyone else and apply them to your story to make it better.
Look at the picture below to format your rough draft correctly.
Remember the "Evolving" essay we read yesterday and try to make the best possible version of your story today.
Requirements:
Look at the picture below to format your rough draft correctly.
Remember the "Evolving" essay we read yesterday and try to make the best possible version of your story today.
Requirements:
- At least 1 1/2 pages long.
- Clear, indented paragraphs.
- Colorful writing--thinking, speaking, seeing, hearing, and doing.
- Similes
- Ba-Da-Bings/Bangs/Booms
- Slow-Motion Moment
- Great lead that grabs (and keeps!) our attention
- Excellent truism
- Strong Ending
No school today! Lucky you!
Hey guys! I missed you at school today! I hope you enjoyed your free day off, though!
Just to let you know, we will still have the test on Monday, so study this weekend!! Look below for some helpful things and hop on over to the reading strategies page for LOTS of information. Trust me, it will help!
Just to let you know, we will still have the test on Monday, so study this weekend!! Look below for some helpful things and hop on over to the reading strategies page for LOTS of information. Trust me, it will help!
Here's some notes from today to help you study!!
Today, we re-watched two short, wordless films:
Up (the first part) and The Invention of Love.
Then, we compared the two films, specifically looking at:
Up (the first part) and The Invention of Love.
Then, we compared the two films, specifically looking at:
- character
- setting
- theme
- conflict
- protagonist
- antagonist
- static characters
- dynamic characters
We also filled out plot pyramids for each story. As promised, here are the answers:
Test tomorrow!
November 30th
Tomorrow, we will practice all that we've been learning about reading. For notes and information, look on our Reading Strategy page and your "Strategies and Notes" section of your reader's notebook.
We will practice using the reading skills we've learned:
We will practice using the reading response strategies we've learned:
Finally, we will also practice using the plot pyramid, so you will need to study about:
We will practice using the reading skills we've learned:
- Metacognition
- Schema/Making Connections
- Inferring/Predicting
- Questioning
We will practice using the reading response strategies we've learned:
- R.A.P.
- Somebody Wanted But So Then
- SQP2RS (pronounced Squeepers)
- A simple summary: Who --- What --- Where --- When --- How --- Why
Finally, we will also practice using the plot pyramid, so you will need to study about:
- Plot elements (conflict, theme, problem/solution...)
- Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
- Types of conflict
- Protagonist/Antagonist
- Static/Dynamic Characters
- Theme
Today's Assignment
November 26-27, 2012
Here are some things you can work on today:
1. Your comic (I know the internet hasn't been cooperating, so use this time to finish/fix/submit). www.pixton.com
2. Create Animoto videos (and upload them to YOUR BLOG--VOCABULARY) for these words: plot, setting, conflict, inciting incident, theme, protagonist, antagonist, and foreshadowing. (Scroll down to the bottom of THIS page to see the instructions and watch a video on how to make them.)
3. Draw and fill out a plot pyramid for the video below (use the picture above as your guide).
4. Choose one of your favorite movies to draw a plot pyramid for (use the picture above as your guide).
5. Start studying for your reading test on Friday. Use your notes (in your reader's notebook) and this page.
1. Your comic (I know the internet hasn't been cooperating, so use this time to finish/fix/submit). www.pixton.com
2. Create Animoto videos (and upload them to YOUR BLOG--VOCABULARY) for these words: plot, setting, conflict, inciting incident, theme, protagonist, antagonist, and foreshadowing. (Scroll down to the bottom of THIS page to see the instructions and watch a video on how to make them.)
3. Draw and fill out a plot pyramid for the video below (use the picture above as your guide).
4. Choose one of your favorite movies to draw a plot pyramid for (use the picture above as your guide).
5. Start studying for your reading test on Friday. Use your notes (in your reader's notebook) and this page.
your comic is due this friday!
(November 23rd)
Go to the website (if you haven't already): http://www.pixton.com/schools/activate
Use this activation code (if you haven't already): XGD-JEE
You need to have two pages for each chapter (chapters 5-7) BEFORE CLASS.
Use this activation code (if you haven't already): XGD-JEE
You need to have two pages for each chapter (chapters 5-7) BEFORE CLASS.
Everlost Artwork
Today's assignment is here. Whatever you don't finish today is due on Friday, November 23rd!
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
Rough Draft #2 with Leads, Exploded Moment, and Revisions
Read Everlost chapter 6
Hello, students.
Your homework this weekend is:
1. Type your rough draft. You need to do these things:
2. Read chapter 6 of Everlost. Add questions, inferences, predictions, and thoughts and be prepared to share them on Monday.
Also, underline any similes, metaphors, sparkling sentences, and truisms that you found while reading.
Your homework this weekend is:
1. Type your rough draft. You need to do these things:
- Use 12 point font
- Use Times New Roman font
- Type a simple heading at the top (Name, Date, Rough Draft #2)
- Include a Good Lead to START your essay
- Include your exploded moment (what you think should go into your story)
- Include any other revisions (or changes) to make your story the best it possibly can be
2. Read chapter 6 of Everlost. Add questions, inferences, predictions, and thoughts and be prepared to share them on Monday.
Also, underline any similes, metaphors, sparkling sentences, and truisms that you found while reading.
You will submit your Rough Draft #2 below (or you can email me).
I MUST HAVE IT BEFORE CLASS TIME ON MONDAY!
Thank you, your assignment has been sent
Homework: Finish Rough Draft #1
November 13, 2011
If you haven't finished revising Rough Draft #1, then go to the writing strategies page (scroll all the way to the bottom) and look at the instructions for each revision station. You should have the questions to help you in your notebook.
Homework: two Class forum assignments
November 9th, 2012
Go to the class forum page and do the two new assignments (The McGill and Just Add Monsters). Have fun!!
Homework: Content Posters
November 8th, 2012
Your job tonight is to make an awesome content Poster for our classroom. You know how Mrs. Briseño LOOOOVES to cover the walls with things to help us learn!!
Here are the instructions for making content posters:
- Draw THE WORD
- Draw A PICTURE
- Write THE DEFINITION
- Write AN EXAMPLE or use it in A SENTENCE
- Add EXTRA INFORMATION about the word
Make it colorful and creative--remember, it should help us learn!
If you need more help, check out the notes from last week's prezi.
Homework update
November 4th, 2012
Dear Students,
I apologize for uploading this so late. The internet has NOT been my friend this weekend! It literally took me hours to upload this video! :(
Your assignment still is:
1) Watch the video below of Mr. Briseño reading as you read "The Three Chicharrones." (This won't take you that long.)
2) Download the Plot Pyramid document or draw your own (if you forgot the one I gave you) and bring it completed to school tomorrow.
3)Be prepared to discuss the story and the questions that are asked in the video.
If you have any questions, send me an e-mail!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Briseño.
I apologize for uploading this so late. The internet has NOT been my friend this weekend! It literally took me hours to upload this video! :(
Your assignment still is:
1) Watch the video below of Mr. Briseño reading as you read "The Three Chicharrones." (This won't take you that long.)
2) Download the Plot Pyramid document or draw your own (if you forgot the one I gave you) and bring it completed to school tomorrow.
3)Be prepared to discuss the story and the questions that are asked in the video.
If you have any questions, send me an e-mail!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Briseño.
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Homework
November 2nd, 2012
Once the video is ready (please, be patient!), read the story along with the video this weekend. After you've finished, fill out your plot pyramid and be ready to discuss the story on Monday.
Have a great weekend! Mrs. Briseño
Have a great weekend! Mrs. Briseño
Homework
November 1st, 2012
Tonight, you need to finish your flipbook. Make sure to fill up each page with lots of great details.
When you get to the truism page, tell how you learned that truism, what it means to you, and explain the truism as best as you can.
Make sure to add a few BA-DA-BINGS/BANGS/BOOMS and similes to your story! Scroll down to the bottom of the Writing Strategies page for a reminder of what they are.
Need help with the flipbook? Scroll down to the bottom of the Writing Strategies page.
Happy writing!
When you get to the truism page, tell how you learned that truism, what it means to you, and explain the truism as best as you can.
Make sure to add a few BA-DA-BINGS/BANGS/BOOMS and similes to your story! Scroll down to the bottom of the Writing Strategies page for a reminder of what they are.
Need help with the flipbook? Scroll down to the bottom of the Writing Strategies page.
Happy writing!
Homework
October 22, 2012
Today we started the book Everlost by Neal Shusterman (One of my top five favorite authors of all time!). Tonight, re-read chapter 1.
Be metacognitive! Remember that real reading is text + thinking, so infer, predict, make connections, and ask questions as you read.
Be ready to share your thoughts about the chapter tomorrow.
Be metacognitive! Remember that real reading is text + thinking, so infer, predict, make connections, and ask questions as you read.
Be ready to share your thoughts about the chapter tomorrow.
OCTOBER 19, 2012:
Free writing and CRITIQUING KERNEL ESSAYS
You have two assignments today:
1. Go to the class forum and follow the instructions for your new writing prompt.
2. Watch the video below and then complete the kernel essay critiques.
Whatever you don't finish today is homework.
1. Go to the class forum and follow the instructions for your new writing prompt.
2. Watch the video below and then complete the kernel essay critiques.
Whatever you don't finish today is homework.
October 18, 2012:
Word of the Day Videos
Today's blog assignment is to make 5 Animoto Videos for the following words of the day:
Watch the video below on how to make an Animoto video. You will post your videos on your Vocabulary Page.
- Metacognition
- Schema
- Infer
- Evaluate
- Evidence
Watch the video below on how to make an Animoto video. You will post your videos on your Vocabulary Page.
Go to www.animoto.com when you're ready to start!
October 17, 2012:
Your first blog assignments
(There are 3)
Whatever you don't finish in class is homework for tonight!
1. Watch the flipbook video (click on the link) and make a flipbook.
2. Answer question #1 on the class forum.
3. Work on your About Me page (the instructions are below).
Have fun!
Getting to Know You Survey
1. Who was your last text message from?
2. What is your current mood?
3. What is the best movie you've seen RECENTLY?
4. If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change?
5. Have you ever had a NEAR DEATH experience (meaning, have you ever ALMOST DIED)? What happened?
6. What is your favorite month?
7. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
8. What is your favorite TV show (or shows)?
9. Do you speak any other language, other than English?
10. What's your favorite smell?
11. Describe your life in one word.
12. Who was the last person who made you angry?
13. What is your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant?
14. What is the weirdest thing under your bed?
15. Finish this sentence: My mom thinks I'm...
16. Finish this sentence: The best band (or music group) in the world is...
17. What's the last thing you said that you wish you hadn't said?
18. Is there someone in your life who tries to make your life horrible? Awesome?
19. If someone told you to jump off a bridge, would you?
20. If you were trapped in a jail cell, how would you escape?
21. If you were stuck in a cage with a lion, would you pet it?
22. Is your room messy or clean?
23. Do you like music for the words or the tune?
24. When was the last time you had a nightmare?
25. Who did you take a picture with last?
26. What's your favorite part of being at QSI?
27. What is a goal you have for your life (think beyond school)?
28. What's your favorite sound?
29. What costume are you going to wear for the Halloween dance?
30. Are you happy that you're finished with this survey?
1. Watch the flipbook video (click on the link) and make a flipbook.
2. Answer question #1 on the class forum.
3. Work on your About Me page (the instructions are below).
- You need to add a picture of yourself.
- You need to write a paragraph that describes you (like where you're from, what you like, some of your favorite things).
- You will need to fill out the survey below (Copy the questions onto your blog and type the answers next to them) and post it to your About Me page.
- PUBLISH YOUR BLOG WHEN YOU FINISH!
Have fun!
Getting to Know You Survey
1. Who was your last text message from?
2. What is your current mood?
3. What is the best movie you've seen RECENTLY?
4. If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change?
5. Have you ever had a NEAR DEATH experience (meaning, have you ever ALMOST DIED)? What happened?
6. What is your favorite month?
7. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
8. What is your favorite TV show (or shows)?
9. Do you speak any other language, other than English?
10. What's your favorite smell?
11. Describe your life in one word.
12. Who was the last person who made you angry?
13. What is your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant?
14. What is the weirdest thing under your bed?
15. Finish this sentence: My mom thinks I'm...
16. Finish this sentence: The best band (or music group) in the world is...
17. What's the last thing you said that you wish you hadn't said?
18. Is there someone in your life who tries to make your life horrible? Awesome?
19. If someone told you to jump off a bridge, would you?
20. If you were trapped in a jail cell, how would you escape?
21. If you were stuck in a cage with a lion, would you pet it?
22. Is your room messy or clean?
23. Do you like music for the words or the tune?
24. When was the last time you had a nightmare?
25. Who did you take a picture with last?
26. What's your favorite part of being at QSI?
27. What is a goal you have for your life (think beyond school)?
28. What's your favorite sound?
29. What costume are you going to wear for the Halloween dance?
30. Are you happy that you're finished with this survey?