Tuesday, April 28, 2020

ELA Grades

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Please make sure you are checking PupilPath grades for ELA on a regular basis.  If you do not have access, please contact me, the PTA, an AP...someone who can get you the information so you can get access to PupilPath for information. 

If you need to contact me:
CKeiken@schools.nyc.gov or directly through PupilPath

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Due Monday 4/20/2020

Students will submit their 2 body paragraphs for the task outlined in Google Classroom regarding Lyddie signing the petition.  Information on drafting, revising, editing, and seeking peer support is all provided within the Google Classroom.

The 2 body paragraphs will be graded as an assessment using the rubric posted in Google Classroom, which is the same rubric that has been used for every short response completed this year.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Grading thus far...

Hi everyone!  I hope everyone is doing alright with all that is happening.  I just want to let you all know that the grades in PupilPath may not be the way the grading ends up actually being.  We are all still waiting for more guidelines from the city and/or state regarding the process during this time.  I am currently entering grades based on what I receive in order to let everyone know what is in and what is missing.  I want to let you know ahead of time that the numbers you see may change.  But, it is accurate based on what has been completed and what has not been completed.  Please make sure to stay in contact if you have any questions or concerns.  I will do my best to help based on the information I have received thus far.

I can be reached via PupilPath email, DOE email (ckeiken@schools.nyc.gov), and via Google Classroom (ckeiken@armstrong227q.com).

Friday, March 20, 2020

Remote Learning begins Monday 3/23 Good luck to us all!!

Hi everyone!
From the information that has been shared with me thus far, we are all to follow our regular school schedule.  What that ends up meaning is that each class will go "live" during the period that it is taught by the teacher.  For example, on Mondays, I teach 702/237 2nd period.  So, on Monday, during second period, classwork and discussion for ELA will be going on at that time.  The comments will open or become live and we can get our work done and discuss the ideas and questions together. 

I know that with everything going on in the world, there will be some bumps in the road of this remote learning process.  If you need me to know anything specific about your situation, feel free to contact me via google classroom, PupilPath, or Dept of Ed email.

I will do my best to keep you up-to-date on any information that I receive.


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Google Classroom login information

Google Classroom Codes:
237: jzbffwd
239: tkpabtl
241: 22bkjl6
250: utjmiq2
You can copy and paste the code to avoid typos.

***For math with Ms Mouzouris : 3htpik3
701/235 ELA with Ms McIndoo: tg6s3wz

Ms Keiken

Friday, March 13, 2020

HW  #23 Due Monday 3/16
WB page 61
1) Complete the vocabulary
2) Create a sentence for every vocabulary word (8 words)
*Can be done in WB or separately

Chapter 14 Vocabulary

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

HW #21 and HW #22

HW  #21 Due Thursday 3/12
WB page 55
1) Complete the vocabulary
2) Create a sentence for every vocabulary word (8 words)
*Can be done in WB or separately

Reader’s Dictionary, Chapter 12

  1. diligent (86) 
  2. disdain (89) 
  3. indefatigable (86) 
  4. defiance (92) 
  5. piece rates (86)* the amount a worker is paid per unit of work he/she completes 
  6. real wages (91) the amount a worker is paid, calculated as the amount per hour, adjusted for inflation 
  7. barren (88) 
  8. turnout (92) protest march or asking off the job in protest


HW #22 Due Friday 3/13
WB page 57
1) Complete the vocabulary
2) Create a sentence for every vocabulary word (7words)
*Can be done in WB or separately


  1. plucky (95) bold, brave 
  2. allotted (98) provided or given 
  3. recoiled (95) 
  4. subsidize (100) 
  5. justify (95) 
  6. partial to (103) fond of 
  7. tuned to (97) adjusted to; in sync with