Now, keep in mind that your FIRST priority is to fix those zeros and low grades as much as possible BEFORE you attempt extra credit. Extra credit will NOT save you nearly as much as fixing the low grades because they do not get rid of them. Also remember that I build in extra credit already through changing some of the assignments that you were supposed to do for regular credit into extra credit (you will never know until after the fact so always do your best on all assignments). I also grade primarily on effort (remember accuracy will never count for more than 20-30%, so the lowest grade you will ever receive if you follow directions and complete the entire assignment is an 80% B- or 70% C-. If you are still needing extra credit, it is due to sheer laziness by not doing and/or turning in your work. HOWEVER, I will give you two additional extra credit opportunities:
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Journal: Motivational/Inspirational Videos & QuotesThis easy extra credit will not only assist in boosting your grade but will potentially make you a happier, more grateful, and better person. Win-win!
How is the extra credit calculated? Follow the directions carefully because this is all or nothing. I grade this at the very end of the quarter, after all other grades are in. If you are within 3 points of the next grade, I will bump you up to the higher grade. Example 67% D+ bumped up to 70% C-. Due Date? Quarter 2: This is due no later than Monday, January 9, 2017. Quarter 1: This is due no later than Friday, October 14, 2016. Where do I get started? - Find the link in the menu bar at the top of the website (or click on the button link to the left) to view the videos and read the quotes. - Download the directions, from the file to the left, and follow them exactly. |
Achieve 3000Article:
The Age of Revolution: Was This Blackbeard's Ship? Work: - 3-5 central idea hashtags + 75%+ on 1st attempt of quiz Due Date? Quarter 2: This is due no later than Monday, January 9, 2017. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Quarter 1: "Spring Break: Time to Help" - 3-5 central idea hashtags + 75%+ on 1st attempt of quiz Due by Thursday at 2:30, 10/20/16 |
Vocabulary Log (in addition to KFC) for Vocabulary.comWhen you finish with your Achieve article for the week (quiz and hashtag task - make sure you took both seriously and did well, so do NOT rush), you should go to the link below, join the class, and begin working. If you keep a log of the words (similar to KFC), I will also give you EXTRA CREDIT (word + association/definition/or synonym/antonym). For MANY of you, vocabulary, is one of the major skills holding you back from a higher reading level/passing the FSA. As we all need to build our vocabulary, this is NOT busy work!
YOU MUST JOIN YOUR CORRECT CLASS!!! Your URL link (by class period/block) is: Block 1: http://vocab.com/join/2RTNA8Y Block 2: http://vocab.com/join/2TR1S67 Block 3: http://vocab.com/join/21CRE8G Block 5: http://vocab.com/join/2A42N58 Block 6: http://vocab.com/join/4HPDDS7 Block 7: http://vocab.com/join/23PVP0H Due Date? Quarter 2: This is due no later than Monday, January 9, 2016. |