Monday....Your Teacher is SICK!

Sharing is NOT caring, so please keep your germies to yourself!  Okay, I'm obviously not there today, so hopefully you finished your ch 2/3 questions and then read chapter 4 with a page of notes.  

No homework tonight...

Hopefully I'll be back tomorrow.

'Till then...

A Small Lapse...

So I neglected to put up yesterday's blog; I'm sorry. Truthfully I didn't remember until this morning and then at that point I figured I would just wait until today to post. On to Tuesday... We spent time today going over some aspects of the Holocaust. Did you learn anything that surprised you? What was the most shocking statistic that you learned today? Once again, that nasty instigator propaganda has reared its ugly head. Do you think that's that last time we'll see it?

Tomorrow we'll finish up our holocaust information, have a little quiz, and then we begin Night.

If you weren't in class yesterday or today because of the time change, here's what you missed.
Monday:
SSR book due.
SSR time

Tuesday:
Quickwrite on what you know about the Holocaust.
Mini lecture on the Holocaust.
HWK: Read your SSR book.

Friday, Lovely Friday!

Okay, a little TPF today, a little time in the biblioteca, and some time to read good books. Oh, let's not forget the pumping sounds of disco to start your class period off. Now that is a great Friday.

Remember your book must be off the frequently banned books list, and while you're reading these books, try to keep an idea why these books are frequently contested. Your book must also be "grade appropriate", and at least 150 pages in length. Here are two lists compiled by the American Library Association on the 100 most contested books. Interesting to note how many you've already read, eh?

http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/top100challenged.cfm

http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlists/TOP_100_in_2000_2007.pdf

Classroom Full of Surprises...

I don't know about you, but I have been continually impressed by your interests and unpublicized talents. What a well-rounded bunch of individuals!

You know how to do this... epina@tehamaed.org
ONE:
1. Why was the Nestle company sued over Hot Pockets?
2. What is the average number of cases of children with autism?
3. What are two ways you can take care of your voice?
4. What are some physical problems associated with high heels?
5. What i one benefit of running track?
6. Where does the power and speed from a softball pitch derive from?
7. Why would juggling bean-bags be easier than juggling ping-pong balls?

THREE:
1. What is Manga, and what is unusual about the way you read it?
2. What is the intent of the LHC?
3. What are are two differences between softball and baseball?

FOUR:
1. What are some symptoms of depression?

SIX:
1 List two ways to get a red card.
2. What is a way to gain admittance to college?
3. What species of fish are potentially threatened by the Red Bluff dam?
4. What is one pro and one con of lowing the drinking age?
5. What are the snazzy decorated trains called?
6. What happens if you substitute tub butter for stick butter?
7. When will computers become smarter than humans?

Wednesday. It's only Wednesday.

Okay, same drill as last night. epina@tehamaed.org PLEASE put HWK PER (fill in blank)(Your Name) in your subject. Thanks!

PERIOD ONE...DUE 10:00 AM

1. Name two ways to prevent skin cancer, and identify a specific type of skin cancer.
2. What is a piece of protective gear you can wear while practicing kung-fu fighting. (They are fast as lightning... Huh! da da da da da da da da dah!)
3. What two different types of music are used in Zumba?
4. Name two types of bikes used for competitions and their specific modifications.
5. What is a way to prevent an oil spill, and why are oil spills so deadly to marine birds?
6. The Golden Gate Bridge...man do I love that thing, but seriously, why is it painted red-orange? (Print by Jake Early who played on Ms. Piña's softball team. Cool, eh?)

THIRD...DUE 12:00
1. What are two breeds closely related to the Siberian Husky?
2. What are some different ways hemp can be used?
3. What was the proposition that made same-sex marriage illegal in California?
4. Where was Nikki Sixx born?
5. When would you use wet flies or dry flies?
6. What did Barry Bonds (who played against Ms. Piña's step-dad in high school) say he thought he was taking? Hint: It wasn't steroids.

FOURTH....DUE 12:45
1. Name one side effect of steroid use for both men and women. (One for each!)
2. What are the two different ways to throw a shot-put?
3. How many men can be killed by the venom of a Fierce Snake, and how long do you have to live after receiving the bite?
4. Why wouldn't you want to use metal on a cooking gadget covered in Teflon?
5. What does MADD stand for?
6. Why did "The Family Guy" return to air after being canceled?
SIXTH...DUE 3:30
1. What is one way you can prevent animal cruelty?
2. What was the original intent of mashed-up peanuts? (And not just five minutes: 5:31.2)
3. What are two advantages of being short?
4. Give one "proof"that the moon landing was pure Hollywood special effects.
5. Why should your horse wear a breastplate?
6. Which of these dogs are not considered 'pit bulls' : Dogue de Bourdox, Corso, American Staffordshire Terrier, Tosa.

FIRST: Ashiah, Anna Paige, J-Blanch.
THIRD: Brian, Ramon, Miseal, Courtney, Conner
FOURTH: Sarah
SIXTH: Mayra J, JAZMIN, Sara, AJ, Alex, Mayra M.

If you were painting your nails today, here's what you missed:
Speeches
Review of how to send an email.
HWK: Send me an email saying you were absent today.

Happy National Square Root Day!

Because it's 3/3/09! Not too shabby math skills for your English teacher, now is it? First I'd like to mention your mad researching skills. I posted eight questions as they pertained to the speeches given in their respective classes. Little did I expect you guys to go online to find the answers for the other classes' questions. You guys are so bright! Extra credit all around!

I hate to do this, but we're having a lot of people go over their time by many minutes. I will give you a five minute warning, but the speech is cut off at seven minutes, finished or not. (Sorry!)

Okay, but now to the real stuff: your homework.

Period One: Email me, epina@tehamaed.org . You have 24 hours, until 10:00AM, Wednesday, 3/4 to email me your answers. In your subject put HWK Period 1, and make sure you identify yourself too.
1. Name a country where goats originated from.
2. Someone tries to sell you some "extra-special" grade one chocolate. Is the guy trying to rip you off or is it a good buy? Explain your answer.
3. What was Greenday's most popular album to date? (In terms of record sales.)
4. What is the name of the basic marching step?
5. Although it seems like it would be cheating, what 'help' can you get from special soccer shoes that is perfectly legal?
6. Name a 'sign' in the movie...(Zakk's favorite movie)

Period Three: Email me, epina@tehamaed.org . You have 24 hours, until 12:30 PM, Wednesday, 3/4 to email your answers. In your subject put HWK Period 3, and make sure you identify yourself too.
1. What 'skill' is David Beckam known for?
2. Why are Easton bats popular bats?
3. How much will the Chivas' new stadium cost to build, and why do they want to move out of their current stadium?
4. What are some alternatives, according to Rocio, to watching television?
5. Why do some students get in trouble for the dress code, and others don't according to Nikki?
6. If Red Bluff were to have a mall, what would be two benefits of that mall?


Period Four: Email me, epina@tehamaed.org . You have 24 hours, until 12:45 PM, Wednesday, 3/4 to email your answers. In your subject put HWK Period 4, and make sure you identify yourself too.
1. Why do our modern-day ninjas wear black?
2. Name two locations you can find an icon.
3. Why do we embalm people?
4. Aside from the people attending college, who also benefits from people going to college?
5. What is the most common wood used in making bats?
6. What is the leader of a wolf pack called?

Period Six: Email me, epina@tehamaed.org . You have 24 hours, until 3:30 PM, Wednesday, 3/4 to email your answers. In your subject put HWK Period 6, and make sure you identify yourself too.
1. Name two easy things you can do to recycle or be more "green".
2. What health product has become 'famous' through the movie Napoleon Dynamite?
3. How do freestyle riders prepare and practice their stunts like a double back-flip?
4. What is one of the requirements to be able to go into a temple?
5. What are the two basic varieties of trees?
6. Why couldn't the people of the Roman era ride their horses?

ORDER for TOMORROW:
Period One: Erin, Devin, Priya, Josh, Justin, AJ, Charlie ON DECK: Arlene
Period Three: Heather, Eddie Michael, Katelyn, Tim, Vaugn, Roxy, Zach ON DECK: Brian
Period Four: Benny, Lacey, Zak, Greg, Felicia, Jessica, Victor ON DECK: Sarah
Period Six: Katy, Ian, Dustin, Courtney T, Mayra M, Michael, Kisara ON DECK: Mayra J and Jazmin


If you were washing your hair today, here's what you missed:
Speeches! (They were VERY interesting!)
HWK: See above!

Say Hey, it's Monday!

And ten points in my heart if you can tell me who the Say Hey Kid is. Today was a great first round of speeches. I see you've picked topics that you're interested in, and you have prepared well. Will anyone look at a Twinkie the same way? Can you visualize a place where everyone is nice? Or what about meeting a teacher and saying, "What's up Big Daddy?", or understanding what the First Amendment says. Good job, ladies and gentlemen. Good job.

I would like to remind the remaining students to include a signpost within your speech; without a signpost, I have difficulty ascertaining where your transitions are... Also, make sure your visual aids are part of your speech, and not an afterthought.

And remember, you need to go when you're scheduled to go. You may not give your speech the 'next day' because there are people scheduled to present. This assignment is worth 80 points, so please take it seriously.

Period One:
Phillip, Kayla, Sam, Katy, Zakk, Dani, Erin, Devin, ON DECK: Priya

Period Three:
Mario, Alex, Connor, David, Rosio, Courtney, Nikki, Siria ON DECK: Heather

Period Four:
Cheyene, Cy, Brook, Courtney, Richard, Kenny, Benny, Lacey ON DECK: Zak

Period Six:
Sara B, Cara, Rachel, Ashley, Juanita, Ethan, Alyssia. ON DECK: Ellie and Erik

EXTRA CREDIT email the answers... epina@tehamaed.org Don't forget to include your name/period!
1. Why is a soccer ball black and white?
2. What three basic colors do pigs come in?
3. What two countries have rendering plants for horses?
4. What are some fly-rods made out of?
5. What are two types of paint you can paint with?
6. Why are bows and arrows better than swords?
7. Name a breed of dog that went into the creation of the Australian Cattle Dog.
8. What is the most profitable fundraiser for local Boy Scouts?

Ditching class today? Here's what you missed:
Speeches.
HWK: ZERO (wow!)