http://rodgerkettering.com "And the turtles, of course ...all the turtles are free as turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be." Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:22:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en First Period Literature Circles Camazacamads Mara Researcher Camden Questioner Marissa Summarizer Zach Illustrator Anneliese Word Wizard Carol Connector Danielle K. Scene Setter The Awesomersests Kasey Passage Master Tristan Researcher Bradley Questioner Anna Summarizer Kurt Illustrator Bree Word Wizard Adam Connector No Name Yet Danielle S. Connector Brianna Scene Setter Kyle Passage Master Hunter Summarizer Abby Word Wizard Sydney Illustrator Second ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/12/03/lit-circle-jobs-through-the-break/ Reading logs 11/24-11/30 due on Monday 12/1 are rollover reading logs except for those who are missing reading logs. Those missing reading logs must read the normal 280 or 320 minutes! http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/30/78th-lit-classes-rollover-week-except-for-those-missing-reading-logs/ Homework for Week 11/24-11/25. MONDAY: Both Periods 1 & 2 Reading log 11/17-11/23 due on Monday - 11/24. TUESDAY: 1st Period Read “Tangerine” up to page 94 and 1st period will read “ View From Saturday” up to Page 93. Due 12/2 Lit circles are due 12/2. http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/21/7th-lit-homework-for-week-1124-1125/ Homework for Week 11/24-11/25. MONDAY: Both Periods 3 & 4 Reading log 11/17-11/23 due on Monday - 11/24. TUESDAY: Read “Across Five Aprils” up to chapter 8 and 4th period will read “Rifles for Watie” up to chapter 12. Due 12/2 Lit circles are due 12/2. http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/21/8th-lit-homework-1124-1125/ Third Period 8th Grade Literature Circles The Cholos Emylee Passage Master Luke B. Researcher Matt Questioner Vashti Summarizer Chris D. Illustrator Colin Word Wizard Sarah K. Connector Kody Scene Setter Red Badge of Criticism Marin Passage Master Stuart Researcher Tori N. Questioner Grace Summarizer Cassie ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/18/8th-grade-lit-circle-job-assignments-for-1118-1125/ 8th Literature The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane - Review Sheet Literature Elements 1. Irony: The difference between what appears to be and what truly is 2. Simile: A comparison of objects using ‘like’ or ‘as’ 3. Metaphor: A comparison of one object with another and ascribing to the first object one or ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/17/8th-lit-review-sheet-red-badge/ 1. WHAT IS THE WORST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU SO FAR IN YOUR LIFE? 2. WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU SO FAR IN YOUR LIFE? DUE TOMORROW!!! 11/13/08 http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/12/78th-lit-classes-do-not-forget-the-two-questions/ Homework for Week 11/17-11/21. MONDAY: Both Periods 3 & 4 Reading log 11/10-11/16 due on Monday - 11/17. REVIEW FOR TEST OVER “Red Badge” TUESDAY: Test over “Red Badge” We will turn in books and 3rd period will start reading “Across Five Aprils” up to chapter 4 and 4th period will read “Rifles ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/12/8th-lit-class-hw-for-week-of-1117-1121/ Homework for Week 11/17-11/21. MONDAY: Both Periods 1 & 2 Reading log 11/10-11/16 due on Monday - 11/17. Free Reading Go to my website and write in the “search” box “Hatch on Holden” and leave a comment. You need only to write your first name and that you read the post. ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/12/7th-lit-home-work-for-week-1117-1121/ Dear 7th Grade Lit Classes - both my first period class, whom have already read, "View From Saturday" and my 2nd Period Lit class, whom will be reading "View," This miracle event happened just two short summers ago, and like Nadia in the book, I learned a lot about turtles and ... http://rodgerkettering.com/2008/11/11/hatch-on-holden-this-is-mr-ketterings-view-from-saturday/