Bring a Political Cartoon into class and be prepared to share why it is funny.

Read 30 minutes

Team Fish Teachers' Websites 

 Mr. Giovingo's      Mr. Wiemeler's
Ms. Power

Here is the "Dirt" on Homework 
     
There is one assignment that is a given everyday. That is, you are required to read your book every evening for a minimum of 30 minutes.

There have been a number of times in the past that students have told me they were unable to read for 30 minutes the evening before because, as they put it, "I had too much homework!" I'm sure you can see the irony in this, and while the irony might make me smile, the excuse is unacceptable.

Additionally, you will almost always have a Q or Q (Question or Quotation). Be sure to do this assignment as thoughtfully and seriously as you can. The Q or Q is an opportunity to analyze text, listen critically to other perspectives, and develop the habit of critical thought. Take this assignment seriously and do it to the best of your ability. If you have forgotten you Q or Q sheet at school you may download it by clicking o the link below.

Q or Q sheet

Please, also know, the art of RE-WRITING will be one of the major focuses this year. You will often be assigned the task of using the information you have garnered in class that day to write the next draft of your current paper. When it comes to writing, you need to know that

a paper is never DONE, it is simply DUE.

You should be writing and rewriting your paper until you hand it in, because with every draft it will get better. While there is the requirement of a minimum of 3 drafts for each major paper (along with a self assessment and peer assessment), there is no maximum!!! As a result, you can always revise and re-write your paper.

I believe STRONGLY that homework should be authentic and purposeful. You will rarely see a text book or a worksheet.

Additional homework may be assigned during the week. While I attempt to update my homework page at the beginning of the week, there are times when the conversation in the class leads us to a more meaningful and enriched inquiry. I will do my best to make the changes on my website. 

As a result, the homework posted on Monday may change. I will make every attempt to change this page when that happens, but if circumstances arise that prevent me from updating this page, it is always your responsibility to know what your homework assignment is and when it is due. If you are absent, be sure to contact someone in your class for possible updates and changes.

It's going to be a GREAT year!