Nov5

Stall Talk Review Form:

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Stall Talk Review Form:

Stall Talk Reviews

 

Requirements Possible Points Points Awarded to Student
Must be at least 6 sentences and no more than 8 sentences long. 20  
Must include a brief summary of the book. 20  
Must include a comparison to another author and/ or book 20  
Must include one good part about the book. 10  
Must include one area of improvement 10  
Must describe the author’s writing style. 10  
Must include whether you recommend / not recommend the book. 10  
  TOTAL POINTS  

 

Book Title: ____________________________   Author: _______________________________

 

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Nov5

Scream Reports & Stall Talks:

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Scream Reports & Stall Talks:

Next  set due: December 3rd & 4th = 100 points Each!

SCREAM 

 

School Can Really Expand a Mind

Book Review Sheet

Student___________________________________________Grade_____________

Title________________________________________________________________

Author_________________________ Awards______________________________

Number of Pages: ________ Genre: ___________________ Source: _______________

 

Student: By signing below, I attest that I read this book in its entirety as prescribed by the SCREAM Reading Program.  This is the first time I have read this book.

Please circle one:  I read this book this:   month        semester        school year.

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date______________

Teachers: Please indicate that the student has read and understood the following aspects of the book with a check mark by each category.

 

______ Characters

______ Setting

______ Plot outline (including main conflict)

______ Theme

______ One interesting detail or of the book

 

To receive points, students must have a copy of the book with them when they give the review.  Did the student have a copy of the book when giving the review? YES or NO

 

In my opinion this student successfully read and reported on this book.

Teacher Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

 

For Library Use Only:

SCREAM Points Awarded _______ BY _______  CB Book _____ Rec By ___

 

Notes:  

  • All books for SCREAM must be at least 100 pages in length and first time reads.
  •  Students may give ONLY two reports per day, per teacher.
  • Manga and graphic novels will earn a maximum of 15 points, regardless of length.
  • Students will receive an additional 50 points for each SCREAM review they write which is published in Stall Talk.
  • Theme is NOT a moral. Theme is underlying meaning of a story which often comments on life, human nature or society. (Not what people should do; what they do do.)

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Nov5

What’s Happening on the Hilltop:

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What’s Happening on the Hilltop:
Monday, November 5, 2012
Social Studies classes conducting mock presidential elections
Department Chair Meeting in the library 3:20 p.m.
Archery practice for the HS team 3:30-5:00.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
NO SCHOOL: Election Day (240 Day Employees DO NOT report)
 
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Happy Birthday, Amy Coleman!!!
HCHS Administrators’ Meeting 12:45 p.m.
 
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Club Day (Fire Drill)
Technology Inventory Day- have all of your technology present for check-in
Freshmen Rewards Lunches
– 4th period (Attendance Winners)
- 5th period (Freshmen Rewards!)
Academic Team: HCHS vs Nicholas Co at home
Freshmen Academy Meeting in (room 227) 3:15 p.m.
Program Review Meeting for PD 3:30 p.m. Library
 
Friday, November 9, 2012  
Early Release day for students; release time is 11:30 a.m.
     Students will be fed breakfast and lunch
Grades Due by 8:30 a.m.!!!
Bell Schedule:
  • 8:07 – 8:20    1st
    8:25 – 8:35    2nd
    8:40 – 8:50    3rd
    8:55 – 9:00    Homeroom
    9:00 – 9:50    Veteran’s Day Program
    9:55 – 11:30   Lunch 
Textbook Meeting in library 1:30 p.m. (optional)
Program Review Meeting library 2:15 p.m.
Breds Soccer Banquet at Cynthiana Christian Church
 
Saturday, November 10, 2012  
Bowling: HC at Kick-Off Tournament at the Dixie Bowl   8:30 a.m.
 
Sunday, November 11, 2012  
Bowling: Harrison vs Paris at Joyland   1:30 p.m.

 Notes of Interest for the Future: (items in RED are new or changed since last week.)
  • November 12-
    • Midterm Reports sent home with students (1st Period)
    • CIITS Training PD #2 for all faculty!  3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • November 13-
    • District Classified Support Meeting 9:00 a.m. at the Board Office (Joe Nichols & Leann Rognstad)
    • Math Vertical Team Meeting at HCMS (room 318) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
  • November 14-
    • Science Vertical Team Meeting at Board Office Meeting Room 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    • SBDMC Meeting in the library 4:30 p.m.
  • November 15-
    • Pay Day
    • College Fair 10:30 – 1:30 in the Auditorium – More details will be given at the November 12th faculty meeting.
    • Meet the Breds & Fillies Night
  • November 16-
    • Distracted Driving Tour Assembly
    • HOT Conference with YSC and Paula Barnett
    • Friday School 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
  • November 19 and 20 – College Application Days – The front computer lab is reserved all day for seniors who would like to apply to colleges online during the school day, or would like assistance with applying.
  • November 21- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
  • November 22- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
  • November 23- NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
  • November 26-
    • COMPASS test for seniors
    • Data Analysis PD 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • November 27-
    • COMPASS test for seniors
    • Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office
  • November 28-
    • COMPASS test for seniors
    • District RTI Meeting 10:00 a.m. Board Office
  • November 29- COMPASS test for seniors
  • November 30-
    • Pay Day
    • Friday School 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. HCHS library
  • December 3-
    • Department Chair Meeting in the library 3:20 p.m.
    • District Arts Meeting 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Board Office

  • December 5- MAP Training at HCMS 9:00 a.m.
  • December 6-
    • CLUB DAY (Blood Drive & Fire Drill)
    • KTIP Cycle 1 Ends
    • Rewards lunch for attendance winners (Freshmen!)
    • Student Advisory Council to meet with Mr. Dotson at 11:30 a.m.
    • Freshmen Academy Meeting in (room 227) 3:15 p.m.
    • English Vertical Team Meeting at HCMS library 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    • Certified District Leadership Team Meeting 3:30 p.m. Board Office (Nicki Jones & Bill Blackburn)

  • December 7- Early Release day for students; release time is 11:30 a.m.
    • Students will be fed breakfast and lunch
    • “Harrison County Live” 7:00 p.m.; $5.00 per person

  • December 8- “Harrison County Live” 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; $5.00 per person
  • December 10- Faculty Meeting in the library 3:30 p.m.