English 

Mrs. Raimo

 2007-2008

Dear Students and Parents:

 I'm available to answer students' questions during my free periods, B and C, and after school until 2:30. Parents, email is the best way to contact me.   

Sincerely,

Mrs. Raimo

raimoke@watertownctschools.org

860.945.4810 (ext 1207)

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Freshman Final Exam Study Guide:

I. Vocabulary (capsize-) and (cache-): know parts of speech, definitions, and correct context for each.

II. Grammer: 8 parts of speech: definitions, how to identify and label in a sentence, and how to create

III. Literature: The Pearl, The Miracle Worker, Romeo and Juliet: know plot, character, setting and possible theme for each

IV. Business Letter: know the parts of and audience, purpose and tone

V. Essay: expository based on the texts we've read since January [see Part III above]

 Scroll down for Extended Writing assignments. 

Freshmen

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click here for G block

click here for H block

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 EXTENDED WRITING

1/30/08

HW: The Basics, signed

Vocab Week 1

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2/1/08

HW: Vocab Week 2; Venn Diagram: prose v. poetry

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2/10/08

HW: use the green poetry text to complete three poem analysis worksheets. Read Gwendolyn Brooks' "We Real Cool" in the poetry text, and be ready to discuss.

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2/20/08

HW: Reader Response Chart: add 10 poems from the green textbook: your choice

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2/25/08

HW: finish chart on the five senses for artwork haiku which was started in class

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3/3/08

HW: 5 cinquains: 2 positive/2 negative/1 wild card

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3/5/08

HW: Vocab Weeks 3,4; remember: you'll need the syllabus, the list of literary terms and your textbook

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HW: 3 figure of speech maps: personification, simile and metaphor

5 categories of celebrity, each with 5 examples

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3/22

HW: 5 clerihews

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3/25

HW:

1. Limerick search: find three examples from a text or online source [note: some limericks may include vulgar subject matter; please bring only classroom-appropriate examples]

2. Fix poem analysis worksheets (3)

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4/8/08

HW: free verse paragraph: "How do you interpret the form and function of free verse so far?" Use your notes from  class, the Wordsplash

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4/10

HW: Plan your persuasive essay related to the question, "Is language alive or dead?" You were given all info related to the essay on Thurs. 4/10, the day that I was out. Mr. Soma conveyed that you finished watching the entire film, so you've had opportunity to form an opinion and begin planning which aspects of the film prove your point. Remember, first you have to decide on the criteria for "life" and "death", then see how language relates to it. Finally, prepare to support your opinion with details from the film. You'll write a rough draft after break.

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4/21

HW: Be prepared to discuss your opinion regarding language as "living" or "dead".

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4/23

HW: rough draft and final draft of persuasive essay: I want to see all of the prewriting

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4/29

HW: After reading Frost's "'Out, Out--'", identify the beginning (conflict), middle (turning point) and end (resolution) of this narrative poem.

Also, write a paragraph which explains why the title is an appropriate choice. Be sure to include a topic sentence.

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5/7

HW: Worksheet #126 (write a short story of 150 words or less given specific criteria)

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 5/15

HW: Read "A List of 10 Things" in the Writer's Inc. book; apply the story to a plot mountain which you will draw, number and label. Use your notes from class.

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5/19

HW: Read your chosen short story; complete short story element map based on the choice you checked out of the library 

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 5/21

HW: Finish rough draft of short story #1; use the rubric provided in class

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5/23

HW: rough draft of short story #2 due next time