Have a Wonderful Vacation. You Deserve It!!!! Great Job Today!!!!!!

Do your best on the packets and, yes, you can highlight and mark them AND make a Brain Dump.

Well Done Today Teams Intensity and Endurance. You Made Us Proud!

Final tomorrow. I hope the play helped to make the book a littke clearer.

Traditions are due tomorrow. You can decorate the hat and cut it out if your mistakes have been corrected!

Have you got a sweater for Friday?

Traditions Due Thursday, December 20th, Final On Thursday, December 20th.

A Christmas Carol tomorrow! Can't wait. Don't forget your lunch!!!!!!! No glass bottles!

Fix Tradition And Correct Mistakes. Glue On Hat Ready To Be Decorated! Read Stave 4 And Do One Set Of Quarter Notes. Use Sparknotes!

Type Your Holiday Tradition AND Make Sure You Know How To Use Your Words From Staves Two And Three In Sentences.

Type your holiday tradition but DO NOT TOUCH HAT!

Make sure you can use your words correctly in sentences.

Do you know know 7 events from Stave Three?   Cratchit's home, the lighthouse, the ship, Fred's house, can you think of any more?

Is your puzzle done?

Make Sure You Know Your Vocabulary Words AND Look Back Through Each Stave And Quarter Notes And Events Listed In Your Notebook. Can You Sequence Events From All Three Staves?

Check Your Answers For Stave Three AND Put Vocabulary Words For Staves Two And Three Into Parts Of Speech Categories In Grammar And Mechanics Notebook..

Finish Reading Stave Three AND Answer Questions Completely On Quiz Time.

Read Stave Three To Page 72. Happy Hanukkah!

Tonight we will read Stave Three from page 57-72. Complete one bookmark AND

Type up the literary device you were assigned in class and illustrate for the bulletin board.

Study Adverbs!

Read Stave Three AND Study New Vocabulary.

Homework QUIZ TIME Section 1: "Marley's Ghost"

Complete Part Two: Marley's Visit #1-5 in complete sentences.

Complete on the back of the same sheet: Identifying Subjects and Verbs.

Underline subject once and verb (predicate) twice.
Parenthesis around the prepositional phrase(s).
Circle the adjectives.
Put a box around the adverbs.

Finish Reading Stave Two AND Do Another Set Of Quarter Notes.

After completing a well-organized set of quarter notes, study vocabulary for Staves 2 and 3.

Try Adverb Games!

Adverbs-Part II Circle Adverbs And Draw An Arrow To The Word It Modifies AND Stave Two Quarter Notes PAGES 30-43!

New Trimester-New Goals!

Now that we have taken our Stave One Test, we will answer some Stave One questions for homework to make sure we understand the novella.

Also, we began Adverbs on Friday. We will complete Adverbs-Part I for homework. Circle the adverbs in each sentence but also read the directions.

Quarter Notes Due on Wednesday, December 5th for pages 30-43 of Stave Two.

Test On Stave One Is On Monday, December 3, 2012. Sorry for the mistake!

Actively Study For Stave One Test. You Have Got All The Tools!!!!

One Bookmark For Stave One AND The Next Eight Words On The Word Sheet.

Bookmark should be FULL for Stave One.

apparition, caustic,incredulous,resolute,replenish,incessant,endeavor,benevolence

Sentences should be about the book!!!!!

BEST EFFORT.


Test on Monday, December 4th.

Eight Vocabulary Words.

Carefully and completely fill out the "Word Cards" for the following words; unanimity, abridged,melancholy,malady,imploringly,earnest,destitute,covetous.

Write word
Write a sentence using the word correctly related to the book.
Write the definition.
Complete a "GOOD" visual drawing.

Exra credit*******

Find the word origin of at least three of your words to share with the class. Be a problem solver! Where could you find the word origin of a word?

Read the Rest of Stave One and Answer Questions 1-6 in Complete Sentences. Answer Number One in Vocabulary Note-taking Notebook.

Homework.

Use 23 words in sentences on white-lined paper I passed out today.

Underline the word in the sentence.

 Do not change the ending of any word.

Read the first 15 pages for homework.

Great Illustrated Classics version, read Chapter 1.

BOOK FAIR!!!!!

I Am Thankful For All Of You!

Have a "Happy Thanksgiving" and remember to show your parents and family your gratitude for all you have been given!

Take a look through your "A Christmas Carol" book over the long weekend (if you get the chance). I have provided links with vocabulary, Sparknotes, and "sound" if you would like to listen to the staves.

There is no official homework except to be grateful!!!!!

GOBBLE,GOBBLE,GOBBLE!!!!!!

Nice Job On Trial Today! I Am Proud Of You!!!!!

Bring "A Christmas Carol" book to class tomorrow if you have one!!!!!!

Wear Nice Clothes. Don't Need To Buy A Thing.

If you need a shirt or tie, I'll bring a few to school.

Don't need books or binders for ELA. Remember to take the trial seriously and take your seat in the courtroom when the music begins.

A Christmas Carol books will be passed out tomorrow if time.

See you in the morning!

Trial Tomorrow. Be Ready!!!!!

"Can Bears Predict Earthquakes?"

Highlight important words in the questions.
Highlight important words in the excerpt.
Process of the elimination.
Validate the correct answer.
Circle multiple choice answers.
Do a graphic organizer after the open response question. Graphic organizers should include sentences, quotations, lots of information!!!!!!!

DO NOT WRITE OUT OPEN RESPONSE!!!!!!



TRIAL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH.

HAVE A GROOVY WEEKEND!!!!!!


ELA ROCKS!!!!!!!!

"Abraham Lincoln Denies A Loan"

Tonight we have to read the letter Abraham Lincoln wrote to his stepbrother.

Highlight.
Process of elimination.
Validate answers.
Make sure words are highlighted in letter and questions.

TRIAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED UNTIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH.

You need to dress appropriately but YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY ANYTHING. Tell me what you need!

Make sure questions are well-thought out and well-prepared!!!!!

"The Adventures of Ulysses"

Make a BRAIN DUMP on the back of the packet.

Read the excerpt.

Do whatever the BRAIN DUMP tells you to do.

Bring in the completed, highlighted packet tomorrow.

Make sure questions are strong for the trial.

TRIAL next Monday, November 19, 2012.

Why Should We Do The Trial?

White-lined paper! Not in the notebook!

Finish "Beowulf" and Complete "Are Dogs Dumb?"

Today we talked about a Brain Dump and how important it is to succeeding on the MCAS test. Please make sure to do the following tonight.

Beowulf should be done. We used a great deal of class time.

Read "Are Dogs Dumb?"
Highlight important words in the excerpt and the questions.
Circle the correct multiple choice answer and put the number of the question next to the line in the excerpt where the answer was found. Put graphic organizer on the back page 81.
Write the answer to the open response on the white-lined paper.

Homework should take no longer than one to one and a half hours.

May the Best Man Win!!!!!!

Follow Election Coverage,

Write 3 things you learned.

Have a parent sign your notebook where you wrote your translation of the Pledge of Allegiance today and the 3 things you learned!

Bring in a copy of "The Pledge of Allegiance" for ELA.

I'll provide more details n the morning!!!!!

Write Questions in Grammar and Mechanics Notebook For the Nine Charges Being Brought Against the Pact Members.

We'll Continue Conferencing Tomorrow.

Make sure you have 5 questions in your Grammar and Mechanics Notebook for the four pact members.

"Strength is the Product of Struggles."

We completed our final today and we talked about what is expected when writing an open response. So, take a look at the quotation above. What does this mean to you? Think bout some struggles you have faced in the past. How have they made you stronger?

Write in Grammar and Mechancs Notebook. Web your answer and do your best. One well-organized paragraph is fine.

Some students have chosen to redo their open response for the final. Four or five sentences is certainly not sufficient in length to correctly answer a question.

Type Open Response for Homework!

Remember to:

Type Name and Date at the top of the paper.

Type the question and the number.

INDENT

Double-space

12 Font

Use quotations!!!!! 

Study Hard!!!!!!!!

Study LITERARY TERMS!!!!!!!

Two-Sided Vocabulary Review AND Fill in Spider Maps For Open Responses.

We are working on organizing our thoughts and making graphic organizers for open responses before we begin to construct our answers. NO ANSWERS ARE DUE TONIGHT JUST THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS.

Complete both sides of the Vocabulary Application Assessment.

Have your test signed.

FINAL ON OCTOBER 29, 2012

Don't Forget To Fill In Your Spider Map For Two Secondary Characters.

Complete your written answers in your Grammar and Mechanics Notebook answering #7 on Open Response Questions. Do you have a strong opening and closing sentence? Do you have details (quotations) to support your answer? Did you use conventions?

Complete both sides of Review sheet "on the sheet" and check your answers.

Final is tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Complete the Back of the Test Review.

Today we answered the questions #1-38 for the final  review. Complete the back of the sheet for homework.

Remember Your Bookmark. One Bookmark for Chapters 17 and 18.

Have a great weekend.

One Bookmark For Both Chapters 17 and 18.

Finish reading the book and complete a bookmark for the last two chapters.

Finish Chapter 15 Quarter Notes and Read Chapter 16 and Do Quarter Notes.

Actively study for your vocabulary test tomorrow.

Finish reading Chapters 17 and 18 for Friday, October 19th. We finished reading Chapter 15 today but did not finish quarter notes.


DON'T FORGET TO DRESS UP FOR THE 70'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   CHECK OUT THE LINK "IDEAS FOR 70'S DAY."

Finish Chapter 14 Quarter Notes.

Today we read Chapter 14 and discussed the characters in a little more detail; particularly Collie and Bud! Tonight our quarter notes should be extremely well-done.

We played BINGO today so everyone should get a good grade on Thursday's Test.

Let's complete Chapter 15 Quarter Notes for Friday and try very hard to finish the book!

BINGO

Today we reviewed our vocabulary from a couple of weeks ago for a test on Thursday.

1. Fill out word, definition, and part of speech on BINGO card.
2. Chapter 14 Quarter Notes due on Wednesday.
3. Vocabulary test on Thursday.
4. Chapter 15 Quarter Notes due Friday.

Awesome Paragraphs Today!!!!!

You did some beautiful paragraphs in your notebooks. I am soooooooo proud of you!  Your responses to your partners were also very well done!

Read Chapter 13 over the weekend and do one set of quarter notes. Use the words from Chapters 13-18 from quizlet for the vocabulary section of your quarter notes. The questions should be written while you read. That's really the easy part! Check out the link on your right, IKWYDLS.

Remember CORE Enrichment can correct the mistakes on the google docs presentations. You can definitely receive an H or EX or your report card.

Enjoy the weekend!

Just Follow the Directions For Part I Of The Noun Sheet From Today.

Today we reviewed "Nouns" a little bit. For homework please circle all the nouns in the paragraph on the sheet and put "c" above the common nouns and "P" above the proper nouns.

On the sentences at the bottom, underline the subject once and the predicate twice.

I saw some outstanding paragraphs in notebooks today. Keep up the good work!!!!!

Have a Great Weekend!

Remember:

What are 2 examples of foreshadowing in Chapter 10? What do they imply?

Why did Julie and Ray regret going to the Gregg's house? Support your answer.

Do you have to answer these questions? Not mandatory, but it might be a good idea to look over the chapter before test on Wednesday. You'll get your other test back on Tuesday!

Hope Today Went Well.

I hope you had a good day. I will see you tomorrow. I've included the words from Quizlet for Chapters 13-18.

Final Copy Of "Perfect Day" 5 Paragraph Essay On White-Lined Paper. Check Out The Links On The Side

I saw some "beautiful" bookmarks and quarter notes today. Always be proud to show your work and never settle for "less than your best" under any circumstance. You are a very capable team of ladies and gentlemen. I have confidence in your ability.

I am expecting your 5 paragraph essays to look great. I know they will!!!

Read Chapter 10 and Do One Bookmark And Quarter Notes!

Fill In One Bookmark For Chapter 9 and Write First Three Paragraphs For "Perfect Day" In Notebook.

Today we finished the test we began yesterday. We read and discussed Chapter 8 in IKWYDLS. WE reviewed and identified figurative language in the book which the class included on their bookmarks. In addition, we began writing about our "perfect day."

One Bookmark Tonight. Chapter 8 Quarter Notes. We'll Finish Test Tomorrow. Don't Worry!

No Homework Tonight.

For Thursday:

IKWYDLS test,
Subject and Verb sheet,

For  Friday:
Quarter Notes COMPLETE Chapter 8

Complete "Simple Subjects and Predicates" 1-14.

Follow the directions on the sheet. We will have the test on Thursday on Quizlet, questions about the book and an open repsonse on what we have discussed in class.

Test Thursday, September 27, 2012

Read Chapter 7 and Do COMPLETE Quarter Notes AND Study For Test On Tuesday, September 25th.

Great to Meet You Parents. Thank you for coming in!!!

Today we reviewed Prepositional Phrases. We also looked at what a COMPLETE set of quarter notes looks like. Just writing 5 words is not acceptable. You must write the words, the definitions and the parts of speech.

Today we also wrote about why Barry was so resentful of Ray. Think you know??? We'll talk tomorrow.

Write the next 10 words in sentences tonight on white-lined paper.

Copy all 30 words and definitions into Vocabulary/ Note taking notebook for homework. You'll see why tomorrow.

Actively study for vocabulary test on Tuesaday, September 25th.

Do Your Homework!!!!!

1. Check blog and Quizlet. Use first 10 words in complete sentences on white-lined paper.

2. Do COMPLETE Quarter Notes for Chapter 6 in Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook.

3. Complete Prepositional Phrases sheet 159 if necessary.

4. Actively Study Vocabulary words for test on Tuesday, September 25.

5. Finish Preposition Poem. NO WHITE SHOULD BE SHOWING!!!!!

Finish Preposition Poem and Bring In Prepositional Phrases 159.

In Observance of the Holiday, Homework Due on Thursday, September 20th.

We worked on Preposition Poems today. We cut out some words, letters and pictures for our poems.

Into the building
with my passport
inside my pocketbook
before departure
for Europe
I anxiously walked.

Use words and pictures from magazines and your computer.

Prepositional Phrases 159 label and underline prepositional phrase in each sentence.

Prepositions For Homework.

Remember to underline the prepositional phrase and put a parenthesis around it, also. Label the preposition with a Prep, an adjective if there is one Adj. and the object of the preposition OB Prep.

We need a "T" for the back of our hoodie.

Pictures of Julie, Helen, Barry and Ray.

PRIZES!!!!!

Character Attribute Web Due Tomorrow, September 13th.

Do Homework

Answer Questions 19-23 in Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook.

Actively Study for Vocabulary Test.

Answer Quesions 14-18 Tonight AND Read Chapter 5 and Do Quarter Notes!

Actively Study for a vocabulary test on Wednesday, September 12th.

Answer 13 Questions in Vocabulary Notebook AND Do Chapter 4 Quarter Notes.

Define Vocabulary Words for Tomorrow AND Make Sure Chapter 3 Quarter Notes Are Complete!

Today we received our list of vocabulary words. Tonight for homework we are responsible for defining the words in our Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook. We did three words from the list together on the SMART board.
In addition, our Chapter 3 Quarter Notes looked incomplete. We will fix those for homework, also.

Have your test signed by a parent or guardian.

Chapter 4 Quarter Notes Due on Friday, September 7th.

Read Chapter 3 and Do Quarter Notes!

Today we constructed a set of quarter notes for Chapter 2 of IKWYDLS. You must define the words under the vocabulary section for homework. Also, read Chapter 3 and complete a "COMPLETE" set of quarter notes using the examples we worked on for Chapter 2.

Bring in any Questionnaires or Expectation Sheets if you have not already done so.

Be thinking of a person to read about in CORE Enrichment. Book due this Friday!

Good Job This Week, Team!!!!!

Be sure to read Chapter 2 in IKWYDLS. If you did not return your Small Steps book, please return it on Tuesday. Also, bring in your Questionnaire and Expectation Sheet if you have not done so. Have a great weekend, and finish the questions I stamped today in your notebook if you did not finish.

Have a great weekend!!!!!!

Great Job Today!

Today we organized our binders and went over the summer reading assignment. We also had time to take a look at our new book  I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. We went over some questions AND received a copy of the book.

HOMEWORK
 1. Questionnaire for parents
 2. Open response typed
 3. Actively study for Small Steps test
 4. Read Chapter 1 of IKWYDLS
 5. Finish answering questions about Small Steps

You Survived Day One!

Welcome back to school. We went over rules and expectations together and even reviewed some of the information from Small Steps. You will be having a test on the book on Thursday and your open response is due, also. I will pass out a hard copy of the questions and the rubric for the open response in  order to check your work.

See you tomorrow.

Hey New Seventh Graders!

Hope you have had an awesome summer. It isn't over yet! Make sure you check the supply list and have read your summer reading books. We'll talk about Small Steps and have an "easy" test on the book once you return and we have a chance to review together. Can't wait to meet you!!!!!!!!!

Hey Kids!

 I hope you are enjoying your summer and "Number the Stars." It is a wonderful story and I'm sure you will learn a great deal about WWII. Don't put off your reading!!!!!! Still  "sort of " miss all of you!

Like the New Background?

Great to See So Many of You Yesterday.

Hope To See Many of You on July 4th for our buddy "Street Corner."

Just Finished a Book! It Was a Snoozer!! Anyway, I Need To Finish Mockingjay. Hope You Are Reading and Writing, and Relaxing!!!!!!

Hey Kids!

From time to time if you are bored and you want to email me, drop me a line. Hope you like the summer reading book. It is a great story! Have fun!!!!!

The Fat Lady Has Sung! Have a Great Summer! I Wil Miss You A Lot!

Remember to bring your story and illustration to class if you have not read yet. Bring a pencil, too!!!!

I'm pretty happy you are ready for eighth grade but VERY sad to say goodbye.

No backpacks unless you left binders in your locker.

Enjoy a "Homework Free" Weekend! Be Good To Your Fathers!!!!!

We'll Finish Up Tomorrow!!!!! Great Stories!!!! Don't Want To Think About Our Last Day Together!!!!

We Will Finish Reading Our Stories Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is a release day. We will finish reading our stories and we will complete inventory for our writing this year.

Great Job, Today!!!!

The Hunger Games was a fun time and you all did a great job!

Stories due tomorrow. What to bring!

1. One printed copy of your story.
2. Illustrations to go with your story.
3. A cover indicating the title of your story and some illustration.
4. Your copy of your Touching Spirit Bear book.
5. A positive attitude and a willingness to share your story and illustrations with the rest of your class.

DON'T FORGET!!!! NO FLIP FLOPS!!!! DRESS FOR PLAYING OUTSIDE!!

Complete Your Story, Illustrations, and Cover!

Today, the entire period was devoted to typing the story and illustrating. The entire story should be completed by Wednesday. This means that story, cover, and illustrations should be finished.


Hunger Games tomorrow. Bring in a plain white t-shirt tomorrow to decorate if you did not get to decorate a shirt today.

EXCELLENT JOB TODAY, TEAM!!!

Today presented one of the finest set of trials ever! I am soooooo proud of the wonderful, professional demeanor of ALL of you. Your costuming was great and very realistic. Thank you for ending the week on such a positive note.

Please have FOUR paragraphs completed for your stories. We will finish up the stories on Monday and begin typing and illustrating.

Perhaps you could begin thinking of a snappy title and an illustration for the cover.


Have a great weekend!

Trial Tomorrow

Be ready to "hit the ground runing" when you come to class. We need to start right away.

What to wear:    Nice clothes, shirt, skirt, dress, tie, nice pants,  (don't worry too much about shoes, but no flip flops).

Attorneys, have your questions ready to fire at the pact and the witnesses.

Jury have a pen and paper ready!!!!!

Work on paragraph 4 of your story.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO WEAR BLACK AND WHITE!

Fill In Both Sides Of Sheet From Class Today.

Today we worked on our stories and received a rubric which we'll use to score our written masterpiece.
Name should be on both sides of the sheet and the Setting, Characters, and Problem should be written in complete sentences. On the reverse side, Chapters should be replaced by the word Paragraph. On the lines should be sentences indicating the main idea of each paragraph. EVERYONE needs to complete no less than THREE Chapters/Paragraphs. The Fourth paragraph will be assigned tomorrow night for homework so you might as well do it tonight.

We worked on the trial today, also. Make sure you are prepared for a run through tomorrow.

Everyone Bring In Signed Final.

Write an opening paragraph for your story. Use any 5 words correctly in the opening paragraph. If your opening paragraph is already done, write a second INDENTED paragraph using more vocabulary words correctly.

Remember to finish off the school year STRONG!!!!!


"GO BIG OR GO HOME"

Fill In All The Parts Of The Story.

Today we reviewed vocabulary and also revisited the books we read this past year. Tonight for homework, you are responsible for identifying four characters (one from each book), setting, conflict (internal OR external), protagonist, antagonist, and a resolution. You are also responsible for using correctly any 20 vocabulary words from the list of 33. Write your answers in your Grammar and Mechanics Notebook.

Bring signed final in tomorrow.

Study Guide Questions 26-28.

We have finally finished the book Touching Spirit Bear but not all classes have finished reviewing the answers to the questions on Study Guide 26-28. Bring your completed Study Guide to class on Monday, June 4th.

Please have your grammar final signed by a parent.

We alphabetized the 33 remaining words from our vocabulary list, then we put them under the correct part of speech category. Next week we'll begin using them..........BUT HOW?????

See you soon!!!!!

Poem Tonight!

Tomorrow we will finish the book and correct the Study Guide Questions for Chapters 26-28.

We will also complete our poems!

Finish Study Guide Questions Chapters 26-28.

Answer the questions on the Study Guide Chapters 26-28 tonight!

Complete the Anger Management side of the sheet distributed in class today.

TRIAL TBA

Finish Touching Spirit Bear.

Have a wonderful long weekend. Finish the book and think about what you will wear and say for the Trial.

Study Guide 22-25 Due Tomorrow.

We began officially working on the trial today. The members of the pact discussed questions they might be asked during cross examination. Members of the jury formalized some of the information they feel should be made public while  prosecuting and defense attorneys shared and formulated tough questions for the members of the pact.

TRIAL     TBA

Book Fair ends tomorrow.

Complete Study Guide 22-25 For Friday, May 25th.

Make sure you stay on top of your reading and complete Study Guide 22-25 for Friday.

Write down 7 well-thought, well-worded questions tonight for the attorneys to ask the members of the pact and their character witnesses. Copy these in your Grammar and Mechanics notebooks tonight for homework. Make sure you have clothes in mind for the trial. No need to go shopping. Let me know what you need!

Grammar Final Tomorrow.

Please remember to study the following:

subjects
predicates
8 parts of speech (noun, pronoun,adjective,verb,conjunction,interjection,adverb,preposition)
Never put a vacuum cleaner in a pool.

kinds of sentences     interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, declarative

know the difference between an action verb and a verb of being (helping verb).

We will talk more about the trial on Thursday, May 24th.

Also, please bring in Study Guide questions for 16-18 and 19-21 so we can go over them together.

Read Chapters 19-21 Answer Questions On Study Guide.

Today we read and discussed Chapters 16-18. Cole has been taught a very "resourceful" way to release his anger while on the island. Edwin and Garvey have regained custody of Cole and from their own personal experiences, they are now able to help him to heal.

Read Chapters 19-21 tonight (pages 158-184). Answer the questions on the Study Guide in complete sentences.

Don't forget money for the Book Fair.

Study for the Grammar Final on Wednesday.

Try Grammar Gorillas

Study Guide 16-18.

Today we read chapter 15 for clarity and discussion. We have  Study Guide 16-18 to complete for homework. Please read chapters 16-18.

Study Grammar Gorillas and other grammar games for the grammar final next Wednesday, May 23rd.

I've added a link for better understanding of the book!!!!! Touching Spirit Bear



Enjoy the gorgeous weather!!!!!!!!!!

Read Chapter 16 and Do Mad Libs!

Today we did a couple Circle Justice scenarios. The seriousness of the circle was appreciated and the suggestions for healing were sincere and realistic. Thank you!

Complete the Mad Libs sheet on a white-lined piece of paper not in the notebook.

Please read Chapter 16 in Touching Spirit Bear tonight.

Answer the questions on the Study Guide for Chapters 16-18 for Monday, May 21, 2012. Answer in well-constructed, neatly organized, complete sentences.

Type "Found Poem" Tonight.

Don' forget to type your "found poem" tonight.

Each poem should have a Title centered at the top of the poem.

Make sure your name is TYPED at the top left hand corner.

Make sure your poem contains 5 quatrains, each line containing at least 5-7 words.

Make sure each line is surrounded by quotation marks.

Make sure you have a page number at the end of the quotation and it is contained in parenthesis. (p.22).

Circle Justice scenarios tomorrow.

Read Chapters 16-18 and complete Study Guide for Monday, May 21st!!!!!!!

Found Poem Due Tomorrow In Notebook.

Today we corrected last night's homework which was to answer the questions for chapters 13-15 in complete sentences.

We received our quizzes from last week which need to be signed by a parent.

Tonight we will study ALL the vocabulary for a quiz tomorrow. We should also be very familiar with the information in chapters 13-15.

Today we also began writing "found poetry" about Cole Matthews. All 20 lines are to be written or printed in your Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook for homework.

NO EXCUSES FOR MISSED HOMEWORK.

Read Chapter 15 Tonight

Today, we reviewed Touching Spirit Bear, Part One. We read Chapter 14 together. Tonight we are responsible for completing the following:

Study Guide Chapters 13-15   # 1-11. Answer in complete sentences.

Study vocabulary words. (all of them)

Conflict (Back of Study Guide) Due Wednesday.

Quiz on Wednesday on 10 vocabulary words and 10 questions. BE PREPARED!!!!!

Hope Everyone's Mother Enjoys The Mother's Day Poem and Heart!

Homework Is Important!

Finish the sheet we received today prior to your Literature Terms Test. Sketch and color your perception of the Spirit Bear on the back of your Circle Justice Scenario.

Make sure you have your rubric signed by your Mom for Monday, May 14th.

Bring in your homework from last night which we did not get to correct "How Well Do You Know Cole?"

Be extra nice to "you know who" on Sunday.

"How Well Do You Know Cole?"

Make sure you have one quotation in each box on the sheet "How Well Do You Know Cole?" Make the quotations clear and complete and include the page number on which you found the quotation.

What Memorial Day Means To Me is due tomorrow. Hand-written.

Literature Terms Test Tomorrow. Practice Quizlet Literary Terms.

GREAT JOB TODAY DURING MCAS!!!!!!

I bought 8 picture frames. Bring your poem to school if you want a frame. I still need to see 3 more poems!!!!!

Great Job Today, Team!

After the MCAS, we finished our quiz from yesterday and received our poems back with corrections if necessary. If you have not passed in your poem for correction and a grade, tomorrow is the last day.

What Memorial Day Means To Me is due on Friday. It does not have to be typed, yet.

Literature Terms Test is on Friday, May 11th.

Rest up tonight!!!!!

Have A Good Night's Sleep And A Good Breakfast In The Morning!

If you received your poem back for corrections and decoration, please take care of that tonight. I'll return the rest of the poems tomorrow.

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!


Literature Terms test on Friday, May 11th.

Finish Decorating Your Finished Product.

Today we decorated our pot pourri creations and edited our poems. Tonight we are responsible for typing up the final copy and decorating our poem with a picture of "you know who" and you!!!

Make sure you know how to use the words from Friday's blog in a sentence.

Be confident with the questions for Chpaters 9-12.

See you soon!!!!!

We Will Decorate Our Hearts On Monday!

Don't forget to bring tissue paper, ribbon, glue guns, and glue sticks on Monday. I have the magnets so don't worry.

Make sure your poem for "you know who" is typed for Monday. It makes it so much easier to edit.

Bring in completed questions for chapters 9-12 for Tuesday, May 8th. Do not do the back!!!!

Make sure you know how to use the following words in a well-thought out sentence:


sullenly,scoffed,illusion,banishment,vicious,grudgingy,defiance,brandished,fantasized,venomous


Make sure you can answer the questions for Chapters 9-12. Do not do the back!!!!!!!!

Penny Book Due Tomorrow. Vocabulary Due Tomorrow.

Don't Forget To Finish "You Know What For You Know Who?"

Finish writing out poem on template you received in class today.

Finish vocabulary for Friday, May 4th.

Penny Books due on Friday, May 4th.

Finish Answering Questions For Chapters 6-8.

Vocabulary is due tomorrow.

Penny Book is due on Friday, May 4th.

Read Chapters 7 And 8 and Write Four Questions And Answers For Both.

Vocabulary up to page 144 due on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Penny Books Due Friday, May 4th.

Hope You Are Enjoying The Sunshine!

No Homework.

I was very proud of my period 2 class today. Great Job! Thank you for taking the drill so seriously during ELA. It was definitely a testimony to your maturity and good sense. Thanks!

Supplies need to be brought in on Monday and Tuesday.

Penny Book due Friday, May 4th.

Read Chapters 5 And 6. Write 3 Questions And Answers For Each.

Be sure to have your homework done well for class tomorrow. SCHOOL IS NOT OVER!!!!!!!!!

Complete the vocabulary sheet up to page 75. The word means " at random, by chance" and begins with the letter  h.

Can you bring in  pot pourri and tacky glue? Make sure to label what you bring in for your group.

How are the Penny Books coming along?

Read Chapter Four And Write Five Questions And Five Answers!

Today we continued reading Touching Spirit Bear and discussed Chapters 2 and 3. Tonight we will read chapter 4 and come up with 5 questions and 5 answers to share with the class. Try to make some connections with other books and characters we have read this year.

Continue reading the book if you would like to.....

Today we did a lesson in anti-bullying. Hopefully, you will remember this class for a long time.

Tonight complete the vocabulary words for Touching Spirit Bear up to p. 33.

Finish the quarter notes for chapter 2 completely!

Be sure to read chapter 3.

Work on Penny Book.

See you tomorrow!

Welcome Back!

We started Touching Spirit Bear today. We discussed the similarities between Cole Matthews and other characters we read about this year. We have Chapter 1 and we need to complete quarter notes for homework.

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!

Enjoy the week and begin reading the new book if you get the chance. Have a wonderful, fun, safe, relaxing week.

Penny Book due May 4th.


I might miss you a little bit.


Literary Terms Test TBD. (To Be Determined).

Open Response Due Tomorrow, April 13th Typed, Double-Spaced

Today we had a workshop where we worked on our Penny Book and/or our open response. The captions look pretty good. Please make sure they are retyped "making corrections" before putting them inside the book.

Typed open response is due tomorrow. Please make sure the question is typed after your name and date on the top of the page.

Double-spaced
Well-written
No spelling mistakes
INDENT

Follow the rubric! No answer length should be less than TWO paragraphs containing quotations.

Completed Penny Book Due, May 4, 2012.
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Continue Working On Open Response.

Remember open response is due on Friday, unless you are going to be absent on Thursday and Friday. If you are going to be absent, the open response is due on the Monday following April vacation. If you will be absent on Friday, the open response is due tomorrow.

Open Response

Typed, double-spaced with the question typed at the top of the page after your name and date.

Continue to work on your Penny Book.

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" Final Tomorrow.

We reviewed literary terms today and we also talked about the book in preparation for the test tomorrow.

Continue to work on your Penny Book.

Bring in typed captions tomorrow to be edited while you take your final.

Nine Typed Captions Due Tomorrow.

Make sure you bring captions, books, pennies, pictures and/or anything you have to begin assembling your Penny Book tomorrow.

We will review for the ROT,HMC final.

We will also revisit literary terms for a test after vacation.

No Homework. Enjoy The Beautiful Weather And Holiday!

We do not have official homework. You should still, however, be writing and typing captions for your Penny Book. The sooner they're completed, the sooner they get edited. ON MONDAY, BRING IN SUPPLIES, CAPTIONS, PICTURES FOR YOUR PENNY BOOK TO WORK ON AFTER THE TEST.

Vocabulary Test, Section 3 on Monday, April 6th.

ROT,HMC final on Wednesday, April 11th.

Penny Books due May 4th.

Enjoy your family and friends!!!!!!! Hopefully you'll have a visitor hop to your house with some goodies!!!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR O"BRIEN!!!!!!!

Finish Book And "What Do You Know?"

Please finish the book and "What Do You Know?" and refer to important Dates to Remember on yesterday's blog!

"What Do You Know?" Due Friday, April 6th.

Today we read Chapter 10 and reviewed our vocabulary. Thank you to the three students who emailed the link to Quizlet!

Dates to Remember:

"What Do You Know?" Due on Friday, April 6th.

Vocabulary Test on Section 3 on Monday, April 9th

Final on Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry on Wednesday, April 11th.

Penny Book due May 4th.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. O'BRIEN ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8th!!!!

Finish Book By Friday, April 6th.

Complete "What Do You Know?" for Friday, April 6th.

Finish reading the book.

Define all Section 3 Vocabulary words tonight.

Complete "Dealing With People Who Want To Do You Harm."

Today we read Chapter 9 and proofread some of the captions for the Penny Book. DO NOT PUT PICTURES IN A BOOK UNTIL YOUR CAPTIONS HAVE BEEN EDITED!

Tonight you are responsible for completing "Dealing With People Who Want To Do You Harm." Some of the words are hard to read so I will tell you what the questions are asking. Questions 1 and 2 seem pretty clear. Answer the questions and we will get into groups tomorrow to compare answers. :)

3. Discuss how Cassie is wise enough to understand her "opponent" so well that she knows Lillian Jean will not tell anybody about what Cassie did.

4. Is Cassie's plan of retaliation successful? (Here you must discuss the way Lillian Jean reacts to the "game" is over.)

5. Although Cassie is stronger than Lillian Jean, the white girl acts like a bully in Strawberry because she knows the black girl probably will not hurt her. Discuss different ways a bully will "pick" on someone "weaker."

6. Many psychologists say that a bully acts the way he does because he feels bad about himself. and a bully picks on others when there is something going on in his own life that he dislikes but cannot do anything about. Does your group think this is true about bullies? Discuss.

7. It doesn't matter why bullies act the way they do when it is you they are picking on. A bully can make a person's life miserable especially when the victim cannot think of how to make the situation better. Discuss in your group what can be done to make a bully stop pestering a person.


Answer thoughtfully in complete sentences.


Bring your captions to class to be proofread. Make sure you continue to print your captions. Penny Book will be due, May 4th.

Finish reading the book by Friday, April 6th.

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Read Chapter 9 And Write Three Quotations.

Chapter 9 is another good chapter. Read from page 195-217. No quarter notes are necessary but please write down 3 important quotations and be ablw to identify the speaker of each quotation.

Please type up 4 entries for your penny book on google docs. Any four years are acceptable. 12 font, single-spaced, 8-10 sentences. Indicate the year at the top of the page in a larger font.

Example: On September 25, 1999, a beautiful baby girl was welcomed into the Bradshaw Family. She weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long from the top of her head to the tips of her toes. Mr. and Mrs. William Bradshaw were very excited to have a new baby girl after having three boys. My hair was dark brown and my eyes sparkled according to my mom. It was very obvious from the beginning, that this new bundle of joy was going to be trouble. I slept all day and cried all night. To this day, I am still a night owl. If you haven't already guessed, I'll tell you who I am. My name is Veronica Alexandra Bradshaw.

Finish Two-Sided Sheet AND Bring In Pennies And Pictures!

Bring in pennies and pictures.

Study for vocabulary test.

Finish 2-sided sheet.

Read Chapter 9 (over the weekend).

Finish Coat of Arms. DO NOT CUT OUT!!!!!

Read Chapter 7!

Today we discussed Chapter 6 and talked about Uncle Hammer and his characterization. We talked about why Mr. Simms and Mr. Barnett reacted to Cassie with anger and racial slurs.

Tonight you need to find 2 quotations from Chapter 7.

Explain in no less than 5 sentences what the significance of these two quotes is to Chapter 7. It's 30 pages!!!!!

Study your vocabulary words for the test on Friday.

Bring in pictures and pennies for your Penny Book.

Finish Section 2 Vocabulary Tonight.

We returned to the book today and reviewed the vocabulary. Section 2 Vocabulary should be completed tonight in your Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook.

Read Chapter 6 and write down ONE quotation in your notebok. Explain why you chose this quotation and why the quotation is significant to chapter 6.

Begin collecting pictures and pennies for your Penny Book. We went over the rubric today.

I will send home a rubric tomorrow.
After the vocabulary test on Section 2 on Friday, we will begin working on our Penny Book.


PERIOD THREE ********Just read up to p 127 in Chapter 6 but still do the quotation.

We Had A Great Week!

Thanks for all your hard work during the MCAS this week. You were also well-behaved during The Hunger Games movie today.

Don't forget pennies for each year you've been alive and a picture (of some sort) highlighting an event from each year. I'll provide a rubric next week. See what you can find. We'll work together next week. You don't need to have everything yet. We'll just start collecting what we need.

Read Chapter 6 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry if you have your book.

Enjoy the sunshine and be ready to get back to work next week!

You Brought It Home!

Wonderful effort today, Team Empire! Tomorrow we will see The Hunger Games after periods 1 and 2. It will be great to see the characters and decide if they look as we had envisioned. I can't wait.

Be collecting pennies from 1998-99 to the present for the Penny Book. I'll fill you in on the details next week.


GREAT JOB ON THE MCAS!!!!!

Another Great Day!

You worked hard again today. One more day to "show what you know" and do your very best! Remember all the strategies you've learned and don't rush. Take your time, use your highlighter, web your answers, use all the strategies on the blog yesterday and always, always remember to check your answers!!!!!.You can do it.

BRING IT!!!!! YOU GOT THE POWER!!!!!!

Great Job Today, Kids!

I am so very proud of your effort today. You all worked so hard and thoughtfully on your long composition. Remember to come to school refreshed tomorrow. Go to bed early, eat a GOOD breakfast, bring a book and a highlighter!

BRAIN DUMP

Multiple Choice Strategies

Step One Read the questions.
Step Two Highlight important words.
Step Three Read all italicized words and the excerpt or reading selection carefully.
Step Four Highlight important information.
Step Five Use the process of elimination.
Step Six Validate your answer.

Open Response Strategies

Step One Read the question carefully.
Step Two Highlight important words.
Step Three Make a graphic organizer before writing.
Step Four Write your answer carefully and use QUOTATIONS from the article to support your answer.

FCA's Strong opening and closing sentences
Details for support (quotations)
Conventions



TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!!!!!!

Rest Up, Go To Bed Early, Eat A Good Breakfast,Don't Forget Your Highlighter!

Tomorrow you get to show what you know! Remember all the strategies we've learned and bring all the tools in your toolbox. Don't forget to use all your tools!

Enjoy The Weekend! We'll Resume Working On Monday.

Look over your handouts and your writing from class. Remember the strategies we've learned in ELA and use all the tools in your toolbox.


YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!

Long Composition In Notebook Tonight.

Be sure to study literature terms, poetry terms, parts of speech. We'll do a quick review of the " Parts of Speech" before we work on editing our long compositions in class tomorrow.

DON"T FORGET THE BRAIN DUMP!!!!!!!
Read excerpt or question carefully
Highlight
Web/graphic organizer
Indent
Transitions
Examples/Details/Quotations/Figurative Language/Humor
Strong opening and closing sentence

WEAR TEAM T-SHIRT!!!!!!!

Tonight Make Sure To Web The Four Reading Prompts.

Today we did some peer editing but we also completed our "The Namesake" packets.

For homework, we received 4 writing prompts and 4 graphic organizers. Fill in the webs for homework. You DO NOT need to write a long composition for homework. Please fill in the webs carefully and thoughtfully.

Chapter Four Two-Sided Sheet Due On Wednesday, March 14th.

Be sure to study poetry terms, literature test terms, parts of speech and strategies. Eight more days until you get to "show what you know!"

Open Responses Due on Monday, March 12th.

Today we reviewed "A Walk to the Jetty" and revisited all the strategies on the SMART board. We have open responses for Mr. Evans and also a short poem "On a Night of Snow" to read and highlight. Multiple choice answers should be circled, and the process of elimination utilized. Do graphic organizer and open response on the packet.

Open responses for Mr. Evans should be copied neatly into your notebook. DON'T FORGET TO WEB!!!!!!


March 20th 5 paragraph essay.
March 21 multiple choice and open response
Mach 22 multiple choice and open response

Have a groovy weekend!

Due in Notebook on Monday, March 12th.

Compare Mr. Berrys' experience with the lyrics of "Strange Fruit." How do these two examples embody the fear of African-American sharecroppers in the South during the 1930"s?

Based on the two examples, does Casie Logan understand the racism prevalent in Mississippi?

Bring in "A Walk to the Jetty" and the graphic organizer.

Two-Sided Chapter 3 Sheet AND Packet Due Tomorrow, March 8th.

I'm checking through the open responses and they are looking great. I am very proud of your effort and perseverence.

Remember the homework:
1. Read "A Walk to the Jetty" and follow the strategies that we have discussed ALL YEAR.
a. highlight in the question and the excerpt
b. cross out the multiple choice answers that you can eliminate
c. circle the correct answer in the packet
d. use the graphic organizer to "web" your answer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE THE OPEN RESPONSE

Remember to also complete your 2-sided sheet for chapter 3.


Tests look pretty good, too.

SURPRISE TOMORROW!!!!!

Essay Due Tomorrow and Vocabulary Test Tomorrow.

Today we worked on MCAS open responses and multiple choice questions. We will continue tomorrow.

Tonight for homework, please type your open response from yesterday. "How did weather influence the plot of ROT,HMC. Give three examples from the novel using quotations and page numbers." Think of walking to school in the rain, the bus splashing the Logan children, digging the ditch for the bus to get stuck, Joe Avery dropping by the Logans, and Cassie seeing the "nightmen."

12-14 font
double-spaced
FCA's
quotations

Chapter 3 sheet is due on Thursday, March 8th.

Finally able to post!

Hey everyone! I tried to post after school, but had no luck. Sorry!!!!!

Homework for tonight.

1. Quarter Notes for Chapter 3.

2 Open response: How does the weather influence the plot of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry? Give 3 examples using quotations and page numbers to support your answer.
a. double-spaced
b. paragraph for each example
c. name on paper
d. you should know the rest (indent, strong opening and closing sentences,conventions)

3. Vocabulary Test on Wednesday, March 7th. I did not post Quizlet. Do you know them?

Great Job Jumping Into The Book Today!

Remember the homework:

1. Complete Reading Assignment Chapter 2. Write true of false on the line after each statement.
Writing Forum Write 3 quotations from Chapter 2 that prove Papa's love for his children, his wife, and his people using the
space provided on the paper.Only write the 3 quotations.

2. On the back of the sheet Part I: Comprehension Fill in the words for sentences 1-7. Watch spelling, neatness, and capi-
talization.

3. Part II Use each of the 5 words in a sentence about the book. THIS SHEET IS DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 5th.

4. Quarter Notes for Chapter 3 are due on Tuesday, March 6.

5. Vocabulary Test on Wednesday, March 7th.

Have a groovy weekend!!!!!!!

Don't forget Vocabulary and Quarter Notes For Chapter 2!

Today we corrected homework and discussed open response questions as a group. We have a clearer picture now of what life was like for a black family in Mississippi in 1933. The Logans were an exceptional family.

The bulletin board is looking awesome!

Our "chalk talk" activity (writing comments and questions on the chart paper) worked pretty well today. Let' s pick up where we left off tomorrow.

MCAS is coming!!!!

Answer Questions 1-11 For Chapter 1 and Open Response For Tomorrow.

Fill-ins are due tomorrow and vocabulary section one is due on Thursday, March 1st.

One Bookmark Complete For Chapter 1.

We will finish reading Chapter One tomorrow in class and go over the new vocabulary words which will be due on Thursday, March 1st.

Make sure your bookmark is thoughtfully completed and neat, also!!!!!


Don't forget any pictures or information about the Depression, the Dust Bowl, or the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

Two More Days To Read Chapter One And Do Quarter Notes.

See you in two days!


Finals look pretty good. A couple of 100%'s will be passed back on Monday!

How Is Your Vacation?

I hope you are enjoying "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred Taylor. If you would like to email me, I have already received a few. I would love to know your feelings about the book. I am reading so much good literature this week. I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge with you.
Don't forget one set of VERY COMPLETE quarter notes for chapter 1.

I still miss you a little!

Read Chapter One And Do One Set Of Quarter Notes.

Hope you enjoy the book. Have a great vacation!!!!!

I'll miss you a little.

Correct Answers And Return MCAS Packet Signed.

Make sure to record your incorrect multiple choice answer and indicate why you think you chose the wrong answer. Please have it signed and return the packet tomorrow. We'll finish the final.

Some of the open responses for Elizabeth look great!

Read Below And Follow Directions.

Choose two of the following and answer in well-organized, well-written paragraphs. Be sure to make a graphic organizer before constructing your answer.

1. Explain how memories, good and bad, were given to Jonas and tell how each affected his increasing "wisdom."

2.Convince Jonas to change his mind about leaving the Community.

3.Write a descriptive paragraph about Jonas receiving the memory of snow.

4.Compare and contrast Jonas's world with your world.

Final on Thursday, February 16th.

40% Strong opening and closing sentences.

40% Details to support your answers.

20% Conventions

Both essays are due on Thursday, February 16th with graphic organizers, typed on "TWO SEPARATE PIECES OF PAPER" NO EXCEPTIONS!

Finish Quiz Time Chapters 20-23.

Finish Quiz Time Chapters 20-23 in complete sentences.

Copy Section 4 Vocabulary words into notebook.

Bring course selection back.

Have test signed.

BREAK A LEG TO THE CAST OF SEUSSICAL!!!!!!!

Finish Reading The Book!

Finish Quiz Time Chapters 16-19.

Today we completed our vocabulary test. Tonight we will complete Quiz Time Chapters 16-19 in complete sentences.

Finish reading the book by this Friday, February 10th.

Make sure open responses contain quotations and no words from the "WALL OF SHAME" before passing them in tomorrow.

Finish Quarter Notes For Chapters 19 and 20.

Tonight we have only to finish the work from last night.

"Are Dogs Dumb?"

Quarter Notes for Chapters 19 and 20.

Study vocabulary

Read "Are Dogs Dumb" and Answer the Multiple Choice and Open Response Questions on White-lined Paper.

Actively study for vocabulary test.

Read MCAS packet. Do not mark the packet. Answer on white-lined paper. NOT NOTEBOOK.

Read Chapters 19 and 20 and complete quarter notes for both chapters by Wednesday, February 8th.

Finish Chapter 17 Quarter Notes And Study For Vocabulary Test Section 3 On Tuesday, February 7th.

Finish "sailboat memory" and Complete Punctuation Sheet.

Today Mrs. Jaggers read a passage while we closed our eyes and imagined the memory. It can be found on page 116. We drew a picture of our perception of the passage.

We are to complete the Punctuation Sheet with the exception of Practice 3.

We are to correct our test mistakes.

Bookmark for Chapter 16 is due on Friday, February 3rd.

Vocabulary due tomorrow.

Section Three Vocabulary Due on Thursday, February 2nd.

The definitions for the Section 3 vocabulary list are due on Thursday, February 2nd. Don't forget words, definitions and parts of speech. All words are due. If you have a sheet where words are circled, just disregard the circles.

Abraham Lincoln Denies a Loan

Read Chapter 15 and complete a bookmark.

Read "Abraham Lincoln Denies a Loan" and answer 7 multiple choice questions on white-lined paper.

Highlight important words in the question, highlight important words in the excerpt, validate, and make sure every question is answered!

Read Chapter 14 and Complete the Back of Last Night's Homework.

Today we took our vocabulary test for Chapters 6-10.

We continued to improve our long compositions.

Complete the back of Reading 7 Ch. 11-13 which is 1-9 multiple choice.

Read Chapter 14.

Read Homework Carefully!

Study for your vocabulary test tomorrow, January 27th.

Complete (neatly and thoughtfully) the Reading 7 Ch 11-13 questions tonight which are due tomorrow, January 27th.

Read Chapter 13

Play the grammar games on the blog You should know the parts of speech!!!!!!!

Chapter 12 Quarter Notes Due Tomorrow, January 26th.

We worked on "The Adventures of Ulysses" today and answered the multiple choice questions.

Tomorrow we will finish going over the answers to the questions.

Study for the vocabulary test on Friday, January 27th.

Long compositions will be completed by Friday.

SCROLL DOWN TO GRAMMAR GAMES AND PLAY FOR EXTRA PRACTICE!

Quiz Time 6-10 Due Tomorrow and Quarter Notes Chapter 11.

We talked through Chapter 10 today and discussed how Jonas must feel on the first day of his training as the Receiver of Memory. We have 10 questions to answer in complete sentences on Quiz Time 6-10 for homework.

Chapter 11 Quarter Notes due tomorrow, January 25th.

Study for vocabulary test on Friday, January 27th.

Chapter 10 Quarter Notes," Parts of Speech" Sheet, and Vocabulary Section 2.

Today we reviewed parts of speech. We corrected Fragments and Run-ons. Hopefully, we pay attention to the rules governing both.

Parts of Speech due tomorrow, January 24th.

Chapter 10 Quarter Notes due tomorrow, January 24th.

Vocabulary Section 2 due tomorrow, January 24th.

Special thanks to Hallie L. for extra effort!

Fragments/Run-ons Due on Monday, January 23rd.

We received our Vocabulary Test for "The Giver "today. Well Done!!!!

We worked on improving our long compositions. Good effort!

Complete Fragments/Run-ons for Monday, January 23rd.

Vocabulary for Section 2 due on Tuesday, January 24th.

Read Chapter 9. No quarter notes, yet!

Go Pats!!!

YEAH, GIRLS TMS BASKETBALL!

Last night after the game I went home and got so busy, the blog did not get updated. Soooooooooo.......you were supposed to check the DOE website MCAS Student Sample Directory and finish your "Recognizing Sentence Types" sheet for homework.

Tonight

Read Chapter 8 and complete Quarter Notes.
Define Section Two Vocabulary List for Tuesday, January 24th
Have long composition completed by Monday, January 23rd.
Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 27th.

Read Chapter 7 And Do Quarter Notes.

Read Chapter 7 tonight and do Quarter Notes. Also, finish the "Plurals" sheet tonight on BOTH sides.

Hopefully, I'll have your tests and your multiple choice answers for "Beowulf" corrected tonight ready to be passed back tomorrow.

Read "Beowulf"

Make sure to read "Beowulf" and highlight important words in the question and the excerpt.

Put your name and date on the white-lined paper.

Put letter of the correct answer.

Highlight and validate the answer.

Actively study for vocabulary test.

Have a great weekend!

Read "The Miracle Worker"

Make sure you highlight important words and information in the multiple choice questions and the play, "The Miracle Worker" for homework. Be sure to highlight where you found the answer to the multiple choice question.

Put your name, date, and numbers 1-7 on the white-lined paper I gave you.

Put the letter of the correct answer for the 7 questions for "The Miracle Worker" and use capital letters.

Actively study your vocabulary for the test on Tuesday, January 17th.

Have your poetry quizzes signed.

Quarter Notes Chapter 6 Tonight and Open Response

Today we reviewed vocabulary on the Smartboard.

Vocabulary Test, Tuesday, January 17th,
Chapter 6 Quarter Notes Tonight.
Finish Open Response TONIGHT!

Quiz Time and Section One Vocabulary.

We had poetry quizzes yesterday during class which took a little longer for many students to complete. Tonight all vocabulary words for Section One Vocabulary for The Giver are to be defined and the part of speech indicated in the Vocabulary Notebook.

All questions on Quiz Time 1-10 are to answered COMPLETELY for homework.

Chapter 5 Quarter Notes and Complex Sentences Due Monday, January 9th.

Today we reviewed clauses and corrected homework. Tonight we complete the Complex Sentences sheet and Chapter 5 Quarter Notes.

Poetry Quiz on Monday, January 9th.

Simple and Compound Sentences, Chapter 4 Quarer Notes.

Today we corrected The Independent and Dependent Clauses homework and used the Smartboard to play a reinforcement game.

Homework tonight is to complete the back of last night's homework "Simple and Compound Sentences."

Chapter 4 Quarter Notes


Study and copy:

A simple sentence is an independent clause.

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses and is joined by a conjunction. (and, or, but).

Another name for a dependent clause is a subordinate clause.

Chapter 3 Quarter Notes Tonight.

Today we completed Chapter 2 and talked about some of the differences between Jonas's community and our community. Thankfully, there are few if any similarities!

Tonight we are to complete Chapter 3 quarter notes and tomorrow night we are to complete Chapter 4 quarter notes.

We learned about "clauses" today. We learned about dependent and independent clauses and have the odd number sentences to complete on an "Independent and Dependent Clauses" sheet for homework tonight. For extra practice try the even numbers! It can't hurt!!!! Try the games on the link!

Study poetry terms.

Chapter Two Quarter Notes And Study Poetry Terms.

Today we reviewed poetry terms and read the first chapter of The Giver. We also completed Quarter Notes for Chapter One. Tonight we must define the vocabulary words and complete Quarter Notes for Chapter Two. Quarter Notes for Chapter Three are due on Thursday, January 5th.