New Server!

The GotClass website has moved once again. We are now at the following location:

http://blog.spasd.k12.wi.us/espiotr

Visit our new site for daily updates, homework assignments, and due dates! As always, please email me with any questions or concerns.

Exploring English (9)

Today we reviewed the figurative language worksheet from "The Scarlet Ibis" -- get this back from me if you were absent. We also did another activity with figurative language. If you were gone, please borrow a blue Elements of Language textbook and do 1-10 on p. 67.

Homework: See above.

Essential English (10)

Today we had time in class to read Persepolis. Tomorrow we'll have a quiz on p. 87-110.

Homework: Be ready for tomorrow's quiz!

Creative Writing

Today 3rd hour was very short -- nothing to make up for points if you were gone. 4th hour did an activity on first sentences; nothing to make up for points, but see me if you'd like to do the activity for fun.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

Exploring English (9)

Today we worked with fragments. If you were gone, borrow a blue Elements of Language book and do Exercise 1 (1-10) on p. 321, then Exercise 2 (1-10) on p. 323.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

Essential English (10)

Today we took Quiz #3 on Persepolis, p. 62-86. If you were gone, be ready to take this quiz on the day you return!

Homework: For next Tuesday, please read p. 87-110.

Creative Writing

Today we took a look at some very short stories. If you were gone, see me to have a look at some examples, then write a story with 55 words or less. It can be about anything you want. (Of course, you must keep it appropriate for the classroom.)

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

Exploring English (9)

Today we took notes on better writing. If you were gone, please get these from a classmate.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

Essential English (10)

Today we had time to read Persepolis. We will have a quiz on p. 62-86 tomorrow -- so be ready!

Homework: See above.

Creative Writing

Today we blogged. If you were gone, post something new to your website. And comment on someone else's!

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

Exploring English (9)

Today we took a look at some superb very short stories. Nothing to make up for points if you were gone -- but you missed some excellent tales! I also collected the "Scarlet Ibis" figurative language worksheet; so turn this in ASAP if you were absent today. Also, I handed out grade sheets -- get yours from me if you were gone.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!

---

Essential English (10)

Today we took Quiz #2, on Persepolis p. 33-61. If you were gone, be ready to take this on the day you return. For Tuesday, please read p. 62-86. We will have a quiz! Also, I handed out grade sheets -- get yours from me if you were gone.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour and see above.

---

Creative Writing

Today we did a little work with crafting superb first sentences for our fiction. See me to get this worksheet if you were gone. Also, I handed out grade sheets -- get yours from me if you were gone.

Homework: Read 1/2 hour!