Have A Wonderful Thanksgiving.

Remember to complete two sets of quarter notes for Stave Two, and two sets for the pages listed in the Great Illustrated Classics version. Study your definitions.

Thank your parents for all they do! I'll bet they are also very thankful for you. I know I am!

Two sets of Quarter Notes Are Due For Stave Two Next Monday, November 30th

Be sure to read Stave Two over the holiday and complete two sets of Quarter Notes. In the regular version, notes should be completed for pages 30-43 and 43-56. If you have The Great Illustrated Classics version, do one set of Quarter Notes for pages 59-75 and another set for pages 75-98.

The definitions for the following words are due tomorrow. If we have class tomorrow, time will be allowed to review the words.

incredulous melancholy malady earnest destitute phenomenon endeavor replenish apparition/specter immortal benevolence ogre covetous imploringly unanimity veneration abridged anonymous caustic incessant homage

BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE WORD, THE PART OF SPEECH, AND THE DEFINITION!

Answer Questions For Stave One Tonight.

We finished reading the first stave of A Christmas Carol and up to page 56 in The Great Illustrated Classics version. We need only answer questions 1-6 on the front of the questions. Please answer completely in complete sentences. Answer the questions on the back of the sheet for Wednesday. We will read up to the second stave of the play. Therefore, I would like everyone to read Stave Two or in the Great Illustrated Classics up to page 98 for next Monday, November 30th and take quarter notes.

Bookmark and Quarter Notes for A Christmas Carol

Today, the team received copies of Charles Dickens' literary masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. In two classes we tied up some loose ends for Brian's Song. We look forward to watching the movie next Wednesday, November 25th.
Tonight for homework, we have twelve pages to read in the Great Illustrated Classics version or fifteen pages if you have the regular version. A Bookmark is due tomorrow and a set of Quarter Notes.

Tonight page 134 "Brian's Song" Part Two

Today we learned how to use semi colons to punctuate sentences. We also learned more about transition words and how and when to use them in sentences. We used commas, transitions, and semi colons. Hopefully, we can now use them correctly in our writing!
In addition, we reviewed the second set of vocabulary words for "Brian's Song." If you were absent today, be sure to get the correct definitions for: exuberantly, respiration,somber,enervated,facade,eroded,exasperated, uncomprehendingly,pallid, stamina, and impatient. You must know the meanings of these words in order to successfully complete your homework.

Collective Nouns and Punctuating Transitional Phrases p.133

We are continuing our focus on nouns while we finish up the teleplay, "Brian's Song'" in ELA. Yesterday we focused on" Abstract and Concrete Nouns" and today we learned about "Collective Nouns." Students have a skill sheet to do regarding Collective Nouns.

Punctuating Transitional Phrases due tomorrow, also.

Concrete Nouns and Abstract Nouns Sheet Due Monday, November 16th.

Today we took our test on Part One of "Brian's Song" in ELA. We briefly reviewed concrete and abstract nouns and were handed a two-sided sheet to complete over the weekend.

We will finish Part Two of "Brian's Song" on Monday, hopefully.

Enjoy the slideshow of the trial. Everyone should be included in at least one picture.

Have a great weekend!

Vocabulary Test Tomorrow, November 13th.

Today we reviewed Part One of the teleplay "Brian's Song" together. We focused on the vocabulary and the parts of speech and the importance of understanding how to correctly use each word. We will have a test tomorrow and if time allows, continue to read and discuss Part Two. Friendship is extremely importance and does not recognize skin color.

GREAT JOB, TEAM 7-2

Today the four members of the pact were on trial in each class for the death of David Gregg. Each class took the trial extremely seriously and the teenagers were found guilty of vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of the accident, operating under the influence, illegal use of drugs, and of course obstruction of justice. I'm very proud of all of you!


Transition essays should be completed on Google docs by Tuesday, November 10th.

Actively study your vocabulary words from "Brian's Song."

Trial on Friday, November 6th

The stage has been set and we are rapidly trying to tie up the loose ends before marks close this Friday! We are getting ready for the trial but we have vocabulary words to define in our notebooks for this Thursday, November 4th. Remember that all words, definitions and parts of speech should be neatly copied into the vocabulary notebook.

We will begin "Brian's Song" next week!