http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those students who missed class we have started researching key figures in the Russian Revolution as a way to get historical background for George Orwell's, Animal Farm.  I have set up a link in the pages  section of the site so that you can do some of the research ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/11/05/research/ I have extended the deadline for these projects until Monday morning.  Meaning that if you have not completed the piece yet, you should plan on staying after school tomorrow to get it done.  We can not devote any more class time to the project so make sure you come back ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/childrens-videos/ One week left in Quarter One and here's what we have due by Friday: 1. Independent Reading for October 2. Children's BOOKS 3. Children's Videos (for per 2.)  Please be sure to get these assignments in on time and finish the quarter strong. http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/10/26/finish-strong/ We will be holding an application writing workshop in the media center after school next Tuesday, October 20th. There will be an opportunity to learn about different strategies which can assist you in composing your personal reflection essays. Parents are welcome to attend. Please email me (mrstelzner@gmail.com) ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/10/13/high-school-application-writing-workshop/ The Pearl Thesis Topics We’ve spent a lot of class time working on Thesis-based essays and now is your chance ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/10/06/thesis-topics/ THE MARYLAND HUMANITIES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES ITS 2009/2010 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST Calling all kids (and teachers and parents)! Young readers, grades 4 to 12, are invited to express their admiration for a favorite author and showcase their reading and writing talents by participating in Letters About Literature. This national contest encourages ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/09/30/letters-about-literature-contest/ Make sure that you are working on your three paragraph thesis essay. This will be your first summative grade of the year so spend the time and edit it! If you have forgotten the questions that you are to choose from they are listed below: 1. We are told ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/essay-questions/ We do not have enough copies of the book for you to take home- I have added a page called The Pearl with the scanned chapter for you to use on your assignments. After we move onto the next chapter the page will be replaced witht the current reading. hope ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/09/15/the-pearl/ Make sure when you are finding the songs that you will analyze tonight that you are not choosing pieces that are either a) inappropriate or b) have language that would not be allowed in class.  This is an assignment geared towards assessing what you've learned, not simply listening to music.  Once ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/09/09/finding-songs-with-literary-devices/ Welcome back to SSIMS for yet another exciting school year.  This site is designed to give you all the resources neccessary for success.  If you forgot to copy down your homework assignment or want to get a head start on work that's coming up, you can access the GT HW ... http://mrstelzner.edublogs.org/2009/08/27/welcome-back/