Sunday, January 13, 2013

Quarter 3, Week 3

Monday, January 14
Classwork

  1. Do Now: Read TWiLA and Frankenstein response
  2. Then: Quiz # 17: ultima, uni, vac, vert/vers, vict, viv/viva/vita, voc
  3. After: Journal reflecting on the value of quiz constructed response
Homework
  • Continue reading IR book (due 2/1)
Tuesday, January 15
Classwork
  1. Do Now: KWL Chart- Genetics/Genetic Engineering
  2. Then: How does this relate to the book?
  3. After: NIH study of Frankenstein- The Modern Prometheus
  4. Next: Promise and Peril
Homework
  • Continue reading IR book
  • Vocabtest.com, Unit 10: Synonyms (Reminder- these are REQUIRED assignments.  Unit 9, reverse definitions and learning definitions were already assigned this quarter.  Please make sure to complete ALL of these assignments to maintain an accurate Edline record of your progress.)
Thursday, January 17
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Journal response- Summarize the information gathered from presentations during last class in constructed response format
  2. Then:  Edison eValuate Test
  3. After: Preview List of Genetic Disorders for Research Paper (click here see procedure from class)
Homework
  • Complete graphic organizer for Quiz #18: a/an, abs, acro, ambi/and, amphi, ante/ant, anti (Next week is a scheduled take-home quiz because of the holiday on Monday. Those who complete a graphic organizer by class time on Tuesday/Wednesday do not need to complete this take-home quiz.)
  • Enrichment:  If you decide to read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, read it and complete this activity by March 8:
    • Find a newspaper, magazine article, news clip, etc. on a current bioethical issue.  Write a personal response from the Creature’s  perspective.  Include direct references from the text (proof that indicates why the Creature would think a certain way)