Ribblett's Room

Monday, September 8, 2008

Article Discussion Assignment (Sophomores)

Every Friday we will be discussing an article of a student's choice. You can get the guidelines of the assignment here. The list of 'who goes on what day' is posted in the classroom...so check it if you forgot your day!

Grammar and Words to Know

Here's notes we took in class.
Nouns
Pronouns

These are charts with words we will be referring to all year. There will not necessarily be a test covering each word but success in class is dependent on knowing the words in each chart.
Vocabulary and Grammar
Literary Terms
Types of Literature and Other Terms

Friday, August 22, 2008

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year! Below are the Course Expectations for each of my classes. Your student should return the signed portion and have all class materials by Wednesday, September 3rd!

English 9
English 10
English 10 Basic
Classroom Philosophies

9th Grade: On Tuesday, 9-2 we created our own "I Am From..." Poems in class. Here is an example and instructions!

PARENTS: Open House is Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:45pm - 8:50pm. Hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Summer!

Thanks to all of my outstanding students for all of your hard work this year! You guys were patient, understanding, and taught me tons of valuable lessons whether you realize it or not! You were also lots of fun (and interesting at times...) and I couldn't have asked for a better first year!
Thanks to the parents for all their advice and the staff for helping me whenever I needed it!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL, RELAXING SUMMER!!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Review for Final Exams (9th and 10th)

Final Exams are almost here! It's not time to relax yet!! STUDY and end the year on a positive note!

10th Grade Review Sheet

10th Grade Final Exam Speech Requirements

9th Grade Review Packet

The House on Mango Steet (Freshman)

Journal Entries for The House on Mango Street

Each class will be creating their own version of The House on Mango Street by reflecting on freshman year. Click here for the requirements!

The test for The House on Mango Street will be on Friday 5-23. It will be combined with Unit 2 Vocab so be prepared!