Have A Wonderful Vacation!

Be Ready For Culture Day. Don't Forget Food AND A List Of Ingredients. Mrs. Jaggers CORE Enrichment, Make Sure You Have Whatever You Need!

No Homework over the break. Come back with pencils, tissues, excitement and enthusiasm. Enjoy the time away from school. I'll miss you!

Enjoy Your Weekend! I'll Be Correcting Finals!

Final Tomorrow And Typed Open Response Due. See Yesterday's Post For More Specifics!

Typed Open Response Due This Friday, December 19th. Final This Friday, December 19th.

Respond to the following question.

Although the Cratchit family does not have much money, how and why can they be considered a wealthy family? Use specific evidence from the novel to support your answer.

12 font
Double-spaced
Type name and date at the top of the paper
You DO NOT have to type the question on the paper but please use all the conventions you have been taught this year.

40% Strong opening and closing sentences. (no talking sentences)
40% Strong and specific evidence to support your answer. DETAILS
20% Conventions (spelling,punctuation,capitalization,INDENTATION).

If you need a printer, PLEASE type in school and print here. Do not email me this open response, please.

Type Your Tradition Tonight. Make Sure The Margins Allow The Paragraph(s) To Fit Inside The Hat Which Should Be Colored In AND Decorated And Cut Out! Write Your Name On The Back Of The Hat. Actively Study For Final On Friday, December 19th.

Use 12 Font For Traditions.

READ BELOW!

HOMEWORK

1. Type tradition BUT...... Do Not Do Hat ,YET.

2. Fix any sheets from "A Christmas Carol" that need to be corrected.

3. Have test signed.

4. Actively study sequencing, figurative language, and know characters for Final on Friday, December 19, 2014.

5. Complete questions Stave Three Questions: First Half and Second Half.

Fix Mistakes On Tests And Have Signed. Make Sure Figurative Language Is Done According To Yesterday's Blog And Today's Clarification, Start Brainstorming A Tradition In Vocabulary Notebook.

Complete "More Problem Pairs" AND Type And Illustrate The Figurative Language Assigned In ELA Today. Read Below!

You only need to put your name on the back of the figurative language homework, do not forget the page number (p.  ) and don't put the word simile, metaphor, etc on the paper. Just the quotation, and the page number. Copy exactly as printed in the book.

Great Job Today. You All Looked Beautiful. Homework Due Tomorrow.

After listening to Staves Four and Five and seeing the performance today completing "Check for Understanding" should be pretty easy.

See you tomorrow!

Tomorrow "A Christmas Carol" Field Trip. Please Read Below.

Tomorrow is our field trip. You will receive extra points if you get dressed-up. You do not have to buy anything or go shopping; just look nice.

Listen to Staves 4 and 5 and complete Check for Understanding Staves 4 and 5. Just do the front. Homework is due on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

See you tomorrow!

Homework Below!

1. Complete Quiz Time! Section 2: "The First of the Three Spirits" and answer in complete sentences.

2. Actively study the 23 vocabulary words for the test on Monday, December 8, 2014.

3. Make sure you know all the characters from Stave One. Do you understand the dialogue?

4. Check the Spark Notes.

Homework Below!

Please finish listening to and reading Stave Two.

Answer the questions in complete sentences. Identify 6 places the Ghost of Christmas Past took Scrooge and explain what he was supposed to learn from each scene.

Make sure you are very clear about the six different scenes and can explain very clearly what Scrooge was expected to learn.

Bring in $$$$$ for Adopt-a-Family.

Dress up for "A Christmas Carol" and you earn 5 points!

BRING YOUR BOOK TO SCHOOL.

Homework Below!

Don't forget money for the Book Fair.

1. Finish answering the Quiz Time questions for Stave One, Part One and Part Two.

2. Study ALL of your vocabulary words for test on Monday, December 9th.

3. Listen to Stave Two if you have a chance.

4. Extra points next week if you dress up to see the play "A Christmas Carol."

Homework Below!

1. Finish reading Stave One of A Christmas Carol.

2. Answer Quiz Time questions 1-6 for Part One: Before Marley's Visit.

3. Actively study the first 10 vocabulary words we reviewed in class today.

DON'T GET FRUSTRATED. USE THE SPARK NOTES LINK AND THE AUDIO LINK ON THE BLOG TO HELP YOU.


DON'T FORGET MONEY FOR THE BOOK FAIR AND ADOPT-A-FAMILY!!!!!!

Read The First Ten Pages Of "A Christmas Carol" Slowly AND Write One Simile, One Metaphor, One Personification And One Idiom In Grammar And Mechanics Notebook.

Have your final signed and remember your book tomorrow.

Correct Your Mistakes On Your Final In Colored Pencil OR Pen. Bring Sequencing Sheet To Class After The Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

HEY, KIDS! I CAN'T WAIT TILL 5:00AM TOMORROW MORNING. (DON'T FORGET TO PACK WARM CLOTHES, HATS, GLOVES, COMFORTABLE SHOES AND SOCKS. IF YOU WANT TO BRING A WINTER COAT, BRING IT FOR THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY. DON'T FORGET MOVIES FOR THE BUS (ELF, NEWSIES, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, HOME ALONE, JUST TO NAME A FEW). A BOOK OR DECK OF CARDS FOR THE BUS IS GREAT. DON'T FORGET RECHARGER. I WILL PASS BACK YOUR GRAMMAR FINAL ON WEDNESDAY! REST WELL! BIG APPLE, HERE WE COME!!!!!!

DON'T FORGET SNACKS AND OF COURSE YOUR BACKPACK YOU GOT ON FRIDAY!!!!!

Finish The Back Of The Helmet Sheet Which Is Brian's Song, Part One 130.

Study, Study, Study For Grammar Test Tomorrow! Study Adjectives, Adverbs, Literary Terms, Kinds Of Sentences, Types Of Sentences, Clauses, Prepositional Phrases, Subjects And Predicates And Anything Else We Reviewed Today.

Actively study 20 new vocabulary words.
Finish the helmet side of the sheet for Brian's Song.

Complete 20 Definitions AND Parts Of Speech Tonight. Make Sure You Check Your Review Sheet From Friday Which We Will Correct Tomorrow. Study For Your Test On Wednesday, November 19th.

Great Job On Colons And Semicolons! Complete The Chapter 7: Clauses Review Sheet On Both Sides Over The Weekend!

Today we tied up some loose ends, which means we finished some work (Motown songs) in a couple of classes. Period One still has some songs to sing on Monday, November 17th.

Study literary terms on Quizlet, play the independent and dependent clause games, and study your handouts and notes for a test next Wednesday, November 19th.

Do Both Sides Of Using Colons AND Semicolons For Homework.

Today we went over writing and your TSB finals. You can improve upon writing assignments by checking feedback and rewriting or retyping open responses which could use a little tweaking.

Please study all the literary terms we have learned this year and prepare for a test next week. I'll let you know the day of the test in ELA tomorrow.

Contest essays can be checked on Monday, November 17th.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY. BE EXTRA KIND AT HOME OR TO A FRIEND!

For Tonight Just Do The Back Of The Commas Sheet "Using Commas E."

As silly as the Motown songs were, I truly believe that when we go over the final, first thing tomorrow morning, you will understand where you made your mistakes on the figurative language section of the test.

Next week, we will have a test on similes, metaphors, personification, hyperboles, alliteration, and idioms. In addition, study your independent and dependent clauses and complex sentences, compound sentences, and compound/complex sentences, and prepositional phrases.

Any essays need to be checked for the credit union contest?

Marks close soon. Don't wait to work your hardest! Keep doing your homework.

Work On Your Song AND Complete Adverb Phrases Sheet Page 74.

Thank a veteran for his/her service to our country. God bless America!

Make Sure Your Song Is Complete. Bring Lyrics To Class On Monday, November 10, 2014.

Creativity
Preparedness
Two minutes
Clear definition
Three clear definitions
Lyrics go with Motown tune

Moves for the BONUS


Do The Adverb Clause sheet.

Write Definition AND Examples As Lyrics For Your Song. We Will Put Them Together Tomorrow For Part Of The Period. Do The Back Of Review Worksheet 5. Give It A Try.

CHECK OUT THE POLL LINK TO THE RIGHT. WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER?

DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHONE! I SHOULD NOT SEE IT OR HEAR IT UNTIL WE USE IT FOR 10 MIUNTES DURING CLASS.

CHECK OUT THE MOTOWN PLAYLIST ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS PAGE.

THOUGHT IT OVER.......SONG ONLY HAS TO BE 2 MINUTES TOPS!

Do Review Side ONLY Of Chapter 7: Clause Sheet.

Finish Subordinate Clauses Sheet AND Independent Clauses Sheet.

Now that you have some time, don't forget your picture for the contest!

Enjoy Your Weekend, Bring In The Back Page Completed Of Your Homework, Happy Halloween, AND Be Safe!

Complete The Back Of Last Night's Homework And Study All Your Questions And Answers And Literary Terms For Tomorrow's Test.

Complete The Front Of The Subject And Predicate Paper Handed Out In Class.

Underline subject once and predicate twice. Write the subject under the subject box and predicate under the predicate box.

We'll finish our posters about alternatives and benefits of Circle Justice tomorrow.


Deadline for drawing submissions is Friday, November 7, 2014. Make sure your name is on the back!

Check Out Schoolhouse Rock For A Refresher Course On Subjects And Predicates. Read Below And Don't Forget Your Little Posters For An Explanation Tomorrow.

Today we reviewed literary terms and how they applied to Touching Spirit Bear. In your Vocabulary Notebook, please write the following terms and explain how they relate to the book. Explain in one or two complete sentences for each literary term. You may take examples of figurative language from the book or make up your own.

protagonist
antagonist
conflict
plot
resolution
primary characters
secondary characters
setting
theme
tone
figurative language
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
hyperbole
idiom
metamorphosis
epiphany

Schoolhouse Rock Subjects and Predicates

Finish Study Guide For Chapters 26-28 In Vocabulary Notebook.

If you are in Periods 3 or 5, please finish your poster for benefits and alternatives concerning Circle Justice.

Complete Study Guide For Chapters 26-28 For Tuesday, October 28th In Vocabulary Notebook.

Thank You For Being Such Great Kids While I attended My Reunion!

We picked up where Mrs. Quattrini left off yesterday. We corrected Questions 1-10 for chapters 22-25 of Touching Spirit Bear and listened to Chapter 26 in class today.

HOMEWORK

1. Compose at least 10 sentences explaining your advertisement and justifying your benefits and alternatives in a narrative form.

This should be handwritten in your vocabulary notebook tonight for homework ready to be checked tomorrow before it is typed.

Read Chapter 21 Tonight! Study Last 13 Vocabulary Words For Test October 22nd.

LAST 13 WORDS ON LINK "TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR."

We Are Nearly Finished The Book.

Work to complete this week and next week.

1. Presentation of totems

2.  Writing dialogue

3.  Answering questions to check our understanding

4.  Sequencing

5. Discussing and writing about motivation

Totems Look Fantastic! Answer Questions for Chapters 14-20 In Grammar And Mechanics Notebook.

Finish Totems! They Should Be Fantastic! Answer Questions 1-9 For Chapters 16-18 In Complete Sentences In Vocabulary Notebook.

Don't Forget To Read Up To And Including Chapter 20 In TSB.Bring

In Paper Towel Tube And Supplies For Token. Refer To Your Rubric!

Have a nice long weekend!

DO NOT FORGET SPIRIT DAY TOMORROW! HOMEWORK DUE ON TUESDAY IS TO READ UP TO CHAPTER 20 BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH. ALSO, BRING IN ALL YOUR SUPPLIES, PAPER TOWEL ROLL, SCISSORS AND GLUE FOR TUESDAY. DON'T FORGET!!!

REMEMBER PAPER TOWEL TUBES!

Make Sure You Have Last Night's Homework AND Read Chapter 16 in TSB.

Finish Character Feelings Chart For Homework AND Respond To The Writing Prompt In Your Grammar And Mechanics Notebook (see below).

WHAT ARE TWO IMPORTANT EVENTS THAT YOU CONSIDER THE "IMPETUS" FOR COLE TO CHANGE? EXPLAIN IN 8-10 SENTENCES IN YOUR GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS NOTEBOOK USING QUOTATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER.

Finish "How Well Do You Know Cole?" Make Sure All Boxes Are Filled In. Complete Answers To Questions For Chapters 13-15 In Vocabulary Notebook. Answer In COMPLETE SENTENCES.

So Proud Of The Students Who Passed In A Perfect Poem!

For homework:

Finish or fix poem for a better grade. Follow directions on blog.

Answer Questions for Chapters 13-15 in Vocabulary Notebook for Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

Wear Sports jersey for Monday!!!!!

Please Read Below For Homework Clarification.

IF YOU WERE IN PERIODS 1 OR 5 TODAY,  YOU SHOULD FINISH CUTTING OUT YOUR LETTERS (OR TYPING IN A COLORED FONT).

GLUE YOUR PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES ONTO WHITE COMPUTER PAPER WHICH WAS OFFERED IF YOU NEEDED IT.

EVERY POEM SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 5 BUT NO MORE THAN 10 LINES.

I CHECKED THEM TODAY FOR ACCURACY SO THERE SHOULD BE NO SPELLING ERRORS.

NAME ON THE BACK AND NO TITLE!

PICTURES SHOULD ILLUSTRATE THE THEME OF THE POEM.

PERIOD 3 SHOULD BEGIN CUTTING OUT PICTURES AND LETTERS. SINCE YOU TOOK THE SRI TODAY, WE WILL DO SOME OF THE FOOTWORK IN CLASS TOMORROW.

SRI Test

Student link to SRI

Read Chapter 14. Finish Sequencing. Finish Cutting Out Letters, And Pictures For Preposition Poetry.

HEY KIDS! LOOK AT SEQUENCING....COLE' S FATHER IS ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE IS 11 AND EDWIN ATTENDS THE CIRCLE JUSTICE MEETING IS 12.

Read And Listen To Chapter 13 In TSB, Sequence Events 1-12 On Sequencing Paper, Make Sure To Include Page Number After Each Event, Complete The Back Of English 7 Using The Front To Find Your Answers.

We still need to go over your questions from last night!




COLE'S DAD IS ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE IS #12!

Read Chapter 12, Answer Questions 6-12 In Complete Sentences For Tomorrow In Vocabulary Notebook.

English 7 due on Wedesday, October 1, 2014.

Type Your Paragraphs. Refer To Wednesday For FCA'S And Directions. Answer Questions #1-5 On Study Guide 9-12 In Vocabulary Notebook!

REMEMBER.....IF YOU RESTATE THE QUESTION WHEN YOU ANSWER, YOU DON'T NEED TO WRITE THE QUESTION.

Happy New Year! Typed Essay (2 Paragraphs) Due Monday, September 29th. Read Chapter 9 AND Complete One Full Set Of Quarter Notes For Monday, September 29th, Also.

CORE Enrichment class.....remember to bring in your permission slip for chocolate chip muffins for "Book Breakfast" tomorrow!

Great Writer's Workshop, Keepers! Typed Essay Due Monday, September 29, 2014.

FCA's

40 points Strong opening and closing sentences
40 points Clear details and effective use of quotes
20 points Conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, indentation)

Typed in 12 font

Double spaced

Name and Date on the top front of essay  (no title)







Shalom  and Happy New Year to all our Jewish friends!

Continue Writing Second Paragraph In Grammar And Mechanics Notebook. Make Sure You Have Two Quotations From "A Mason-Dixon Memory" Article.

We will also correct your questions for Chapter 8.

Today We Had A Writer's Workshop. Finish Writing Your First New Paragraph Into Your Grammar And Mechanics Notebook. We Will Finish Writing Tomorrow And Using Our Writing Rubric.

Vocabulary Test tomorrow because of my Windex incident. Sorry.

We will correct your Questions And Answers Ffor Chapter 8 tomorrow!

Read Chapter 8 AND Copy Questions And Answers Into Vocabulary Notebook. Answer In Complete Sentences. Actively Study For Vocabulary Test On The Next 20 Words. Retakes After School On Monday, September 22nd.

Read Below, Please!

1. Finish Chapter 6 Quarter Notes.

2. Read Chapter 7 and complete Quarter Notes for Chapter 7.

3. Actively study for vocabulary test on Monday, September 22.

4. Finish defining words.



RETAKES AFTER SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014.

Finish Defining Last Group Of Words.

Make sure you check your sentences in the Vocabulary Notebook. Since we have not read beyond Chapter 6, you can still use the 20 words correctly because we went over their meanings in class. You do not need to have read ahead to use the words correctly.

example: Cole became quite irked whenever Garvey called him Champ and he let Garvey know it annoyed him.

                Cole's defiance toward authority has caused him problems throughout his entire life.


                 After burning the shelter and destroying his food supply, Cole was forced to forage for food.


     HOPE THESE EXAMPLES HELP!!!!!



    Bring your  completed name landscape drawings to ELA tomorrow.

Use Next 20 Words In GOOD Sentences In Vocabulary Notebook Tonight For Homework. Sentences Should Have To Do With The Book.

Make sure your tests and quizzes are signed. Retakes will be announced later this week. Hopefully, you realize your mistakes after our review in class today.

Study skills session was awesome yesterday. We accomplished so much. Join us next Monday fron 2:00pm-3:00pm. We study, organize, clean lockers and do a little socializing.

Finish Editing Sentences On Bottom Of Grammar Final Practice Sheet. Edit On Sentence And Rewrite Corrected Sentence On The Line.

Be sure to have test and pop quiz signed. You can retake the test if necessary and I Will provide a quiz to help eliminate your low score on the Sequencing Quiz. Have both signed!

We will review vocabulary tomorrow.

Make-up Test On Monday And Organization Session After School. Have Rides Pick You Up By 3:00pm.

Complete your vocabulary sheet up to p.190 for Period 1, p.198 for Periods 3 and 5. If you are really motivated....finish the sheet!

Have a great weekend!

Thank You All For A Fabulous Day! Please Read Below!

1. No homework.
2. Make sure you have read Chapter 6 because I will ask you to do some sequencing for Chapters 1-6 tomorrow.

I will administer make-up tests on Monday after school. Please have your ride pick you up when you have finished.

We will also have a studies skills session after school. Need to get organized????? Join us!!!

Check Homework Below!

1. Finish answering questions for Chapters 1-5 in Vocabulary Notebook.

2. Read Chapter 6. We'll talk about it tomorrow.

HOMEWORK BELOW!

1. ACTIVELY STUDY FOR VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

2. FINISH QUARTER NOTES FOR CHAPTER 4. MAKE SURE THE PAGE IS FULL.

3. WRITE A WELL-THOUGHOUT, WELL-ORGANIZED, NEAT LETTER. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP AN IMAGINARY SCENARIO, THAT IS FINE. DO YOUR BEST!

Actively Study For Vocabulary Test, Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Read Chapter 5 AND Construct 5 Well-Organized Sentences Which Explain The Chapter In Your Notebook.

READ CAREFULLY!

1. FINISH QUARTER NOTES FOR CHAPTER 3. PAGE SHOULD BE FILLED, WORDS DEFINED AND INCLUDE PART OF SPEECH. 3 MAIN IDEAS, 6 DETAILS, 5 VOCABULARY,
5 QUESTIONS.


2. READ CHAPTER 4 AND WRITE 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHAPTER TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

3. STUDY VOCABULARY FOR TEST ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014.


HAVE A GROOVY WEEKEND!!!!!

PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

1. IN YOUR VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK WRITE 5 NEW WORDS, PART OF SPEECH AND DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 2 OF TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR.

2. SKIP A LINE AND WRITE DOWN 5 IMPORTANT EVENTS FROM CHAPTER 2 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

3. COMPLETE VOCABULARY UP TO P.84 ON YOUR VOCABULARY SHEET WHICH YOU BEGAN IN CLASS.

Don't Forget Homework!

1. Bring summer packet back to class tomorrow. You need it to complete your open response.

2. Finish writing open response we began in class.

3. Read Chapter 2 of Touching Spirit Bear or TSB.

4. If you had work to be completed or papers to be signed which are due tomorrow, please do so.

Copy Questions Into Vocabulary Notebook AND Answer Questions In Notebook In Well-Organized Sentences.

Read Chapter 2 of Touching Spirit Bear for Thursday, September 4, 2014.

Day 2 AND We Learned Some New Titles Of Books We Might Want To Read.

Today I collected Expectation Sheets and Questionnaires. If you did not return yours today, please do so tomorrow. I want you to have a fabulous year.

Make sure you keep your Touching Spirit Bear book in the pocket of your binder.

Tomorrow we will read the Dondre' Green story and also another article in the literature book. We will compare the two articles and discuss Similarities and Differences.

Read Chapter 1 of Touching Spirit Bear over the long weekend. Next week "full speed ahead" and make sure you are ready to start working hard!

Great Job, Seventh Graders!

Today was a wonderful day. It was such a pleasure to meet such a polite and enthusiastic group of middle schoolers.

Don't Forget:

1. Bring in summer reading book and assignment tomorrow, (if book was returned to a library, no problem).

2. Have family review and sign Expectations to be returned tomorrow.

3. Have family also sign the Questionnaire form to be returned tomorrow.

4. Rest up and be ready to work hard tomorrow.

Hey Kids! Sleep Tight And Come Back Ready To Work AND Have Fun!

It's Almost Time! Can't Wait!

Hey Incoming Seventh Graders! It Is Not Too Late To Finish Your Summer Reading Book And Complete Your Summer Assignment. Lots Of Great Titles On The TMS Facebook Page Or ELA Teachers Facebook Page. Check It Out.

How Are You Coming Along With Your Summer Reading? I Have Spoken With Many Seventh Graders Who Are Reading The Fault in Our Stars. If You Have A Question Or Concern, Email Me!

Hope you enjoyed your first day of vacation! I miss you like heck! Have a wonderful summer and thanks for a great year!

Only 2 More Days! I Am Truly Going To Miss All Of You BUT I Am Quite Sure You Will Do "Swimmingly" In Grade 8. Don't Forget To Wear Sneakers, Hunger Games T-Shirts, And Appropriate Shorts Tomorrow!

Thank You For Writing Such Honest Letters Of Advice To The Sixth Graders!

Complete The Front Page Of The Grammar And Usage SKILLS TEST. Bring In White-Lined Paper If You Have Some. Do Not Forget Your Book!

Complete First Page Of Grammar And Usage SKILLS TEST. Bring In White-Lined Paper If You Have Some. DON'T FORGET YOUR BOOK!

Finish The Book AND Answer Questions For Chapters 26-28 In Complete Sentences!

Read Chapters 22-25 And Answer The Questions In Complete Sentences. Finish Book For Thursday, June 12th.

Answer Questions 1-10 For Chapters 19-21 For Tomorrow. Finish Reading The Book By Thursday, June 12th.

Don't Forget, Bring In Completed Totem Tomorrow, June 6th AND Receive 5 Additional Points!

1. Totems due on Monday, June 10th.

2. Complete Questions 1-10 for Chapters 19-21 on the back side of questions 1-10 for Chapters 16-18, due on Tuesday, June 11th.

COULD EVERYONE CHECK BACKPACKS AND POCKETS AND MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT HAVE A SET OF CAR KEYS. IF YOU BROUGHT TOOLS TO ANY TEACHER'S CAR TODAY, PLEASE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU DID NOT ACCIDENTALLY PUT KEYS IN YOUR POCKETS OR YOUR BACKPACK!

Thank You, Team! The Campus Looks Awesome! You Did A Great Job! Homework Is Same Tonight As Yesterday's Blog!

Homework Below!

1. Bring in paper towel roll for totem.
2. Colored pencils are a necessity.
3. Answer Questions 1-10 for Chapters 16-18 for Friday.
4. Bring in gardening tools.
5. If you were not in class because of band practice today, repond to the following prompt in your Vocabulary Notebook. Remember to make a web and brainstorm.

Cole has undergone a number of changes throughout the course of this novel. Can you find any similarities between Cole and yourself? If so, explain. If not, how are you and Cole different? Explain in a well-organized paragraph of 10 sentences or more giving examples to support your answer.

Homework Below!

1. Write down 4 qualities, interests or values which define you.
2. Bring in a paper towel cardboard roll.
3. Complete Questions 1-10 for Chapters 13-15.

Answer questions 13-15 For Tuesday, June 3rd. Use Complete Sentences AND Best Printing OR Handwriting.

Copy The Question And Answer Completely And Thoughtfully In No Less Than 10 Sentences In Vocabulary/Notetaking Notebook.

What was Cole's reaction when he saw the mother bird and her babies and why? Explain.
How had this reaction or feeling changed by the end of Chapter 9 and why? Explain.

Answer Questions 1-12 For Chapters 9-12 On Sheet Provided Today In Class. Please Use Best Printing Or Handwriting.

Actively Study Vocabulary For Test And Be Able To Consturct Good Sentences For The First 20 Words. Make Sure Your Documaent Contains 20 Questions ( 5 For Each Of The Four Topics).

Enjoy The Long Weekend!

Enjoy The Long Weekend! Remember The Brave Men And Women Who Fought For Our Country So You Could Celebrate This Wonderful Holiday!

Study the vocabulary words on the front of the sheet for Touching Spirit Bear in preparation for a test on Wednesday, May 28th.

Well Done Team!

Today we edited our essays after they had already been edited by me. In keeping with the original rubric, we will fix our mistakes tonight and bring in a final copy with the edited copy we received today in class.

Finish "What Memorial Day Means To Me" typed, double spaced, 12 font, 1 and 1/12 to 2 pages.

Actively study your vocabulary words.

HOMEWORK LISTED BELOW!

1. Read Chapter 14 in Touching Spirit Bear.

2. Make sure you check the power points of your "expert group members" and come up with 2 challenging questions to ask about each topic; cultural diversity, capital punishment, genetic engineering and genocide/ethnic cleansing.
Copy the questions in your Grammar and Mechanics Notebook. Make sure you can also define each term.

3. "What Memorial Day Means To Me" is due, typed, on Wednesday, May 21st. It should be 1 1/2 to 2 pages typed, double spaced, and a 12 font.

4. We will work on the assessment for half of the period tomorrow and spend the remainder of the period discussing the book.

Make Sure You Have 15 Questions From Presentations! They Were Fabulous!

Also, read Section One of Touching Spirit Bear. Answer all of the questions 1-10 in your vocabulary notebook.

Read Chapters 7 and 8 Tonight. Answer Questions 1-3 In Vocabulary Notebook In Complete Sentences. If You Have Read Beyond Chapter 8 Continue Answering Questions. I Am Very Proud Of All Of Your Participation In Your Presentations. I Am Learning So Much. I Hope All Of You Are, Too!

Good Presentations Today. Tomorrow Is Genetic Engineering AND A Vocabulary Test On 1-20 Vocabulary Words From Chapters 1-5.

Make Sure You Dress Up For The 70's! Homework Below.

Capital Punishment presentation tomorrow.

Finish 2-sided vocabulary sheet.

Actively study for 20 word vocabulary test on Wednesday, May 14th.

Hope All The Moms, Aunts, Nanas, Stepmoms, Sisters, And Other Family Members Have A Very Nice Mother's Day!

Read Chapter 6 in Touching Spirit Bear and complete 1 bookmark.

Complete Vocabulary sheet for Tuesday, May13th.

Vocabulary Quiz on 20 vocabulary words on sheet we corrected today will be on Wednesday, May 14th.

Presentations for all three ELA classes are as follows:

Monday, May 12th,  Cultural Diversity

Tuesday, May 13th, Capital Punishment

Wednesday, May 14th, Genetic Engineering

Thursday, May 15th, Genocide/Ethnic Cleansing

If You Received Your Corrected Poem For "You Know Who" Be Sure To Retype And Decorate And Include A Picture If You Have One.

Keep Reading Touching Spirit Bear and Study Your Vocabulary. We will correct your vocabulary and questions tomorrow.

Type Poem AND Print, Complete Paper For Touching Spirit Bear.

If you do not have items at home that we need for our project DO NOT go buy them. We'll make do with what we have!

Go To Bed Early, Get A Good Night's Sleep, Wake Up Refreshed, Eat A Good Breakfast, Come To School On Time Ready To Work Hard!

MESSAGE FOR TONIGHT IS THE SAME AS YESTERDAY.  

DON'T FORGET TO BRING IN ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT IF YOU HAVE THEM AT HOME!!!!!

Go To Bed Early, Get A Good Night's Sleep, Eat A Good Breakfast, Come To School On Time, AND Bring Your Book To Your Testing Room!

Homework due Thursday, May 8th:

Read Chapters 3-5.
Do Vocabulary Sheet Side
Answer the questions on the reverse side of the paper in complete sentences.

Make sure your slides are completed, informative, correct and clearly written.
Make sure everyone knows who is saying what regarding each slide, video, picture or graph/chart.

We will schedule your presentations tomorrow.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE ITEMS IN YOUR HOUSE?

WHITE OR COLORFUL TISSUE PAPER?
NEWSPAPER?
CRAFT TACKY GLUE IN A BROWN BOTTLE?
POT POURRI?

BRING THEM TO ELA IF YOU HAVE THEM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Great Quotations Today! Check Out Homework.

Read Chapter 2.

Fill in a Bookmark.

Finish your poject.

Exchange Information With Groupmates AND Continue To Keep In Touch. This Project Is EVERYONE'S Responsibility. Don't Wait For Someone To Call You.

Today we began constructing our presentations. Whether you are doing a power point or constructing a tri fold, everyone must complete their presentation on google docs. Keep your groupmates aware of your contribution by sharing your information and exchanging cell phone numbers or landline numbers. If you work on google docs you should be all set.

You received a rubric which includes all the information you must include for your project which is due on Monday, May 5th.

We talked a little bit about Touching Spirit Bear and began reading the first chapter.

Tonight finish reading chapter one and  in your Vocabulary Note-taking Notebook write one quotation which resonates with you. In other words, write one sentence or a statement made by a character in chapter one and explain why or how you were affected by this line. Why does this quotation strike a chord? Explain in no less than 5 sentences why you were moved by this line.

Great Job Today! See Below!

As I walked around today, I noticed some wonderful essays which were carefully typed and edited. I also noticed some essays which were copied word for word from an internet source. Please make sure you understand the words you used. When you come across a word you're unfamiliar with......use a dictionary and put the sentence into your own words.

Please keep in close contact with your groupmates and make sure everyone is kept in the loop for the final project which is due next Monday, May 5th.

I hope you are learning from this higher level thinking skill activiy.

Type Essay Tonight On Theme. See Below For Details!

Today we worked in our groups and filled in 2 more details for our       KNOW    WANT TO KNOW   LEARN  chart in our notebooks. We compared our answers with our groupmates. Tonight we will put together what we worked on during class.

Type a 400 word essay defining your theme. Explain what the theme means and where your topic is currently being practiced and why? Which governments have allowed these practices and when? How does this practice relate to the Community in The Giver? Explain.

Use 12 font
Double-spaced
Name and Date Typed at the top of the paper
Details from an internet source to support your answer
Cite your source of information.
Make sure all of the above information is current and answers the questions completely.

Find Out Information About Your Topic Of Discussion And Bring To Class Tomorrow.

Fill in your Know, Want to Know, and Learn Chart for homework!

Have A Wonderful, Restful, Fun, Homeworkless April Vacation!!!!!

Make Sure You Bring Penny Book AND Be Ready For Final. We Will Correct The Back Of The Literary Term Sheet And SHARE. Bring In Your Book And Quiz Times!

No Homework!

Penny Book due on Thursday, April 18th. Final on Thursday, April 18, 2014.

Fix your mistakes on your vocabulary test. Write correct answers above the incorrect answers.

Happy Passover.

No homework this evening in observance of the Jewish holyday. Book should be finished and Penny Book due on Thursday, April 18th and you will take your final.

Penny Books Due April 17th, Finish The Giver Before Tuesday, April 15th, Vocabulary Test, Monday, April 15th.

Awesome job on the playlist today. It was fun and "happy" at the same time.

Homework Below

Today we discussed up to Chapter 19 of The Giver. We reviewed Jonas's realization that warfare is real and damaging. We also talked a bit about characterization and were assigned a character with a partner.

Due tomorrow:

1. Bring in 3 song titles and name of artists which describe your character. Bring in a line or 3 of lyrics which provide an accurate description of your character. Bring in music on your phone if you can download. Bring in a picture from a CD cover, or a picture from online (cite source) which helps to illustrate your character.

2. Finish captions for Penny Book.

3. Actively Study for Vocabulary 2 test on Monday, April 14th.

Homework Below!

Please read Chapters 17 and 18 and complete a set of quarter notes for each (2 pages) which are due tomorrow, April10th.

Finish captions for your Penny Book by Friday, April 11th. This gives you a week for the final project.

Vocabulary Test For Section 2 will be next Monday, April 14th.

Great Workshop Today! I Have A Few Captions Left To Read. Bring In Supplies, Captions, Paper, Plastic Covers If You Need Them AND Pictures And Pennies Tomorrow. Keep Working On Your Books!

Check Below!

1. Bring Penny Book supplies to school for a workshop. I'll read some more captions over the weekend.

2. Make sure your vocabulary from section 2 is copied into your notebook.

3. Quiz Time 11-15  ( Just do the questions for Chapters 11-14 which is questions 1-9).

4. Enjoy being outside and try to enjoy the fresh air.

HOMEWORK

1. DEFINE SECTION 2 VOCABULARY FOR MONDAY, APRIL 7TH.

2. BRING IN ALL SUPPLIES, PICTURES, PENNIES, AND/OR DECORATIONS FOR PENNY BOOK TO WORK ON DURING CLASS.

3.  CONTINUE TYPING AND SHARING CAPTIONS AFTER THE FIRST FIVE YEARS.

I Am Loving Your Captions. Can't Wait Until They Are All Done.

READ CHAPTERS 13 AND 14 AND DO TWO SETS OF QUARTER NOTES FOR HOMEWORK.

Do Not Forget To Wear Blue For Autism Awareness Tomorrow!

Resume Typing Your Captions AND Start Organizing Your Pennies And Pictures! First 5 Years Due On Friday, April 4th.

Complete Quiz Time Chapters 6-10 In Best Handwriting Or Printing. Have 5 Captions Typed on Google Docs For Friday, April 4, 2014.

Read Chapters 11 AND 12 AND Write 2 Complete Sets Of Quarter Notes. Bring In Pennies AND Pictures For First Five Years Of Your Life. Actively Study For Vocabulary Test.

HOMEWORK BELOW

Please read Chapters 9 and 10 and do a set of quarter notes for each chapter ( TWO PAGES OF QUARTER NOTES).

Collect your pennies for 2000-2014. (or whatever year you were born)

Collect pictures for 200-2014. (if you cannot find a 2014 penny, it is okay).

Actively study for vocabulary test on Monday, March 31, 2014.

Read Chapter 7 AND Do One Complete Set Of Quarter Notes. Study Vocabulary For Test On Monday, March 31.

Answer Questions For Chapter 5 In Vocabulary Notebook. Define All 24 Words From The Back Of The Questions. Don't Forget Parts Of Speech!

Read Chapter 6. Answer Questions 1-10 In Complete Sentences On Quiz Time AND Complete The Back!

Start assembling pictures, pennies and any materials you wish to use in the Penny Book project. We'll discuss a rubric and due date together.

Great Effort Again Today, Outreach! As I did My "Walk Throughs" I Saw Wonderful Effort Utilizing Reading And Writing Strategies. I Am So Proud Of You! See Below!

Read Chapter 4 Of The Giver. Use Link On This Blog To Listen While Reading. Answer Questions For Chapters 3 And 4 In Vocabulary Notebook.

Start collecting pennies from the year you were born to 2013. Sometimes the 2014 pennies are not available.

Do you have pictures you can scan on your PC to use as an illustration? See what you can bring in from home, but only bring what your family will allow. We do not need an 8x10 glossy professionally done photo. The more you can discuss this activity with your family, the more fun this assignment can be.

Final Penny Book will be due at a date determined by us after discussion and clarification.

Have an older brother or sister who made one? See if you can bring it in as a model.

Have a great weekend!

Rest Up For The Final Day Of MCAS. Check Out Strategies AND Come In Ready To Finish Strong!

Play Outside, Get To Bed Early, Eat A Good Breakfast,Come In Refreshed AND Ready For Day Two!

REMEMBER TO BRING A BOOK TO YOUR TESTING ROOM.

BRAIN DUMP FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE

READ
HIGHLIGHT
READ AGAIN
PROCESS OF ELIMINATION
VALIDATE

BRAIN DUMP FOR OPEN RESPONSE

READ
HIGHLIGHT
READ AGAIN
BRAINSTORM
TOPIC WEB (MAP)
INDENT
STRONG OPENING SENTENCE
DETAILS (QUOTATIONS)
STRONG CLOSING SENTENCE

Remember to take your time and do your absolute best!!!!!

YOU GOT THE POWER!!!!!!!!

I Am So Proud Of Your Effort Today! Get Rested For Thursday And Friday!!!!!

Go To Bed Early, Eat A Good Breakfast,Bring A Book to MCAS Testing Room, Look Over Checklist, Transition Words And Topic Web!

Tomorrow you will have the Composition portion of the MCAS test. Remember what we have gone over and practiced.

BRAIN DUMP
READ
HIGHLIGHT
READ
BRAINSTORM
TOPIC WEB (MAP)
ROUGH DRAFT
TRANSITIONS
INDENT
CONVENTIONS

RICH VOCABULARY!!!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer Questions For Chapters 1 AND 2 Of The Giver In Complete Sentences In Vocabulary Notebook!

REMEMBER TO GO TO BED EARLY ON MONDAY NIGHT.

Read Below!!!!!

We listened to Chapter One to insure our quarter notes are accurate. While listening, we made a Venn Diagram and recorded similarities and differences between Stacey and Jonas.

We will continue listening and reading Chapter 2 tonight and complete one set of Quarter Notes for homework.

We will also read "Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall...and Night" and use the necessary strategies.

Answer the multiple choice questions, highlight, process of elimination, validate.

Answer the open reponse question on the sheet. Don't forget the topic web (topic map).

Read Chapter One Of The Giver And Complete One Full Set Of Quarter Notes!

Listen to the link on the right and read at the same time. Don't be afraid to read chapter 2!

BRING MARKERS AND COLORED PAPER TO SCHOOL TOMORROW FOR PERIOD TWO!!!!!!

Aunt Sue's Stories! READ BELOW

Tomorrow when you come to class, we will collect and correct Aunt Sue's Stories. Remember to do all the necessary steps.

Brain dump
Read
Highlight
Process of Elimination
Validate

We will play JEOPARDY.

CONFERENCING

Finish Long Composition In Grammar And Mechanics Notebook. I Will Resume Some Conferencing Next Week. Great Job!!!!

Apparently many of you find webbing difficult. A word of advice is to make sure you are "crystal clear" about what a question is asking. Highlight important words and BRAINSTORM before you fill in the topic map. Spend time on your web because you can always add or delete after you write your rough draft. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!!

The Fly.....You Know What To Do!

"Can Bears Predict Earthquakes?

Make sure to include your BRAIN DUMP on the packet.
Fill in the strategies.
Your packet should indicate process of elimination, validation, highlighting and any other test-taking strategy we have talked about this year.

No Homework Unless You Did Not Pass In Your Open Respone Typed Today. You Are Aware Points Will Be Deducted For Late Open Response Answers If You Were In School.

Part Two Of Final Tomorrow. Please Have Your Open Response AND Your Book. If You Were Absent Today Please Email Me IF Possible To Coordinate Time To Complete The Final!

Final on Monday, March 3, 2014. Open Response Should Be Typed For No Later Than Tuesday, March 4th.

Think About The Question Printed Below And Begin Answering In Your Vocabulary Notebook. Do Not Forget To Web Your Answer. Final On Monday, March 3rd.

Motivation is an important part of creating realistic characters. Pick a character from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and explain the reasons that motivate this character to act. Use examples (quotations) to explain this character's actions and motivations. Please refer to the FCA's!

We will correct the Unit 11 Chapter 11 sheet tomorrow. Please make sure your answers are clear and well-written. NO PRONOUNS!

Family Coat of Arms For Homework! Four Values Neatly Printed And A Colorful Illustration In Each Box!

Brian Morash helped with the survey question which is due tomorrow.

Same Homework As Last Night! Finish "What Do You Know?" Answer Question 1 In Vocabulary Notebook. CHECK OUT THE SURVEY QUESTION.

Homework Listed Below.

For tomorrow, February 25th, complete both sides of Unit 10 Reading Assignment and Test: Unit 11  Chapter 11.

For Wednesday, February 26th, complete What Do You Know? Chapters 10-12. Answer number 1 in your Vocabulary Notebook.

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOTH PAPERS!!!!!

Final on Friday, February 28th.

Check out the survey on the right! What do you think?

Have A Wonderful Vacation!

Finish the book and complete both sides of the sheet passed out in class today which is due on Tuesday, February 25th. If you were absent I will give you the sheet when you return!


DON'T FORGET TO BRING IN PICTURES FOR OUR HOMEROOM DOOR!

Read Chapter 8 AND Complete Both Sides Of Chapter 7 Part I Comprehension Part II Vocabulary Chapter 8 Part I Comprehension Part II Vocabulary

Homework Below:

Tonight we will complete

Reviewing Sentences        Independent and Dependent Clauses

Study Guide :  Unit 7
Reading Assignment # 1-11

BOTH OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON THE BACKS OF LAST NIGHT'S HOMEWORK!

INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT CLAUSES 89

UNDERLINE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES ONCE AND DEPENDENT CLAUSES TWICE #1-17.

Finish Reading Chapter 7, Answer Questions 6-10 on "What Do You Know?" In Complete Sentences. NO PRONOUNS!

Study clauses and play the game on the blog!

DON'T FORGET NEON DAY TOMORROW! READ HOMEWORK BELOW!

1. Long composition due tomorrow on white-lined paper.

2. Finish reading Chapter 7 and answer the questions 6-10 on "What Do You Know?" due on Monday, February 10th.

Remember To Study Your Notes Today About "Clauses" and Sentence Types.

HOMEWORK:

1.STUDY NOTES FROM TODAY.

2.COMPLETE THE BACK OF THE "CLAUSES/SENTENCE TYPES" SHEET.

3.CLASSIFY EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING.
     1-10.

4. FINISH READING CHAPTER 6 IN "ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY" AND ANSWER QUESTIONS #1-5 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES ON THE SHEET  "WHAT DO YOU KNOW?" ANSWER NUMBER 1 IN VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK.

5. FINAL COPY OF 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY DUE ON FRIDAY ON WHITE LINED PAPER. NO NOTEBOOK PAPER!!!!!!!!

Great Job Today!

Today we shared our essays with a partner and edited our long compositions using a team rubric. Tomorrow in class, we will correct our mistakes and rewrite our essays.

Tonight we have to read the first 15 pages of Chapter 6 and do a set of Quarter Notes!

Write Fifth Paragraph In Notebook Over The Weekend! Period Six Will Have Some Time On Monday To Finish Quiz!

Today we read Chapter 5 and went over some of the new vocabulary words and ideas.

We got back questions we answered about chapters 4 and 5.

We took a quiz on chapters 4 and 5.

Finish FIFTH PARAGRAPH in Grammar and Mechanics Notebook. Remember to mention the reasons you would like to trade places for a day with your specific person and an example to support each reason in the last paragraph. Use a real clincher for a closing sentence. Seven sentences is about the least number you should use. TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!!

BREAK A LEG TO THE CAST OF INTO THE WOODS!

Great Writing Today! READ BELOW!!!!!

Remember to complete 4 well-organized paragraphs in your Grammar and Mechanics Notebook. No paragraph shoud be less than 7 sentences and each paragraph should be loaded with rich language and detail.

Opening paragraph, First of all,  (least importance) Next, ( medium importance) Finally, (greatest importance). THESE ARE THE FOUR PARAGRAPHS WHICH SHOULD BE COMPLETED FOR HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

We will work on the concluding paragraph during class tomorrow.

Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5 tomorrow.

BREAK A LEG " INTO THE WOODS!"

Fill In Your "Planning Your Composition" Sheet We Began In Class Today.

Remember to fill in the front side with "My Ideas" and "Support for Ideas" then turn the paper over and complete"Topic Sentences" and "Concluding or Transition Senctences."  Tomorrow we will put everything together.

Don't forget the word choice, figurative language, spelling and punctuation and strong opening and closing sentences.

Review Chapter 5.

Fill In Your Topic Webs AND Bring in Your Writing Prompts!

We will have a writer's workshop tomorrow.

Make sure you understand Chapter 5 and can sequence events and explain 3-5 racist acts which took place.

Check the new link for Vocabulary Words 4-7.

Homework Below:

1. Read Chapter 5.

2. Answer Questions 1-10 for Chapters 4 and 5 in complete sentences. Answer number 1 in your Vocabulary/  Note taking Notebook.

3. Highlight important words in the two writing Prompts you received in class today.

Homework Below:

1. Complete page 16 Part I and Part II.

2. Found out who Emmett Till and write a few sentences to report to the class about him. Bring in a picture if possible. This assignment is optional but worth credit.

DO HOMEWORK BELOW:

1. Finish reading chapter 4 and do a second set of quarter notes.

2. Define Section 2 vocabulary and copy word, definition and part of speech into notebook.

Finish Character Collage AND Read Chapter 4. Do Quarter Notes For The First Ten Pages Of Chapter 4. Define Section 2 Vocabulary Words For Friday, January 24th.

Please Define The Ten Words Listed Below. Add Definitions, Part Of Speech As Well.

dense,flirting,corduroy,exasperation, knell,trudge,tantrum,concession,outwit,tormentor

Choose a character from the book: BRING IN MAGAZINES, SCISSORS AND GLUESTICKS.

Write down 10 adjectives to describe the character (colorful, sparkle words).

Cut out letters from magazines or newspspers to spell the words. You may also print them on your computer in different colrs and fonts (no smaller than 18 font).

Cut out pictures from magazines to help illustrate your character ( DO NOT IDENTIFY YOUR CHARACTER).

NO WHITE SHOULD BE SHOWING ON YOUR COLLAGE. ( WHITE COMPUTER PAPER).

HOMEWORK BELOW!

Today we reviewed chapter 1 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and read and discussed chapter 2.
We reviewed the vocabulary and listened to "Strange Fruit" while we read along.

HOMEWORK

1. Actively study vocabulary words for a test on Tuesday, January 21st.
2. Read Chapter 3 pgs. 31-51.
3. One set of quarter notes
4. Answer questions 1-10

Finish Up Answering Questions For Chapters 1 and 2. READ BELOW!

You received a list of words, definitions and parts of speech for Chapters 1-3. These should ALL be copied into your Vocabulary/Note-taking Notebook.

On the other side of the vocabulary sheet is a list of questions.  # 1-11 should be filled in on the actual sheet.

# 5-9 are from Chapters 1 and 2 and should be answered in complete sentences in your Vocabulary/Note-taking Notebook.

We received our writing and multiple choice back from Panama Canal and a Vocabulary Test from last week. We will work on improving our writing over the next few weeks.

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!!

READ BELOW CAREFULLY! RETURN BOOK ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH.

If you are in Period One, you are completing both sides of the quiz I sent home today. Answer in complete sentences.

For ALL students on the team, please make sure you use your book to copy words, definitions, and parts of speech into Vocabulary/Note-taking Notebook.
Please make sure all the information mentioned on yesterday's blog is likewise copied into your notebook. For example: Copy all the facts regarding genre, antagonist and figurative language into your notebook. Look at the blog from January 9, 2014 if you forget.

We will begin Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry on Monday!

Have a good weekend!

READ CAREFULLY! YOU WILL DO FINE SINCE YOU HAVE READ THE STORY!

1. Know the names and ages of the 4 Logan children and the adult members' names (oldest to youngest). You do not need to know the ages of the adults.

2. Know that the book is historical fiction when asked about the genre.

3. Make sure you know that the story took place during The Great Depression (1933) and that it takes place in Mississippi.

4. Papa (David) Logan is working on the railroad in Louisiana to make money to pay for the taxes and the mortgage.

5. Study the examples of figurative language we discussed on Wednesday. Be able to identify and other examples of similes, metaphors, personification, and alliteration.

6. Mildred D. Taylor is the author of Song of the Trees and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

7.  On whom did Mildred Taylor base her characters in both stories mentioned above?

8. Mr. Andersen is the antagonist in Song of the Trees.

Know the meanings and parts of speech of the following words which should be copied into your Vocabulary Note taking Notebook.

clabber milk
finicky
dispute
ambled
delved
curtly
skirting
elude
incredulously
ashen
sentries

Finish Reading "Song of the Trees" and Produce One Complete Set of Quarter Notes!

COMPLETE SET OF QUARTER NOTES MEANS 3 MAIN IDEAS, 6 DETAILS,5 WORDS, DEFINITIONS AND PARTS OF SPEECH, AND 5 QUESTIONS. EVERYTHING WRITTEN IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Hey Kids!

Homework is to bring in an image and brief write up from your computer about The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl and/or The Stock Market Crash! You can bring in something from one of these events or all three! We are going to construct a bulletin board in the hall.

Also, be on the lookout for any news items which deal with Martin Luther King Jr and/or racism. You might be surprised that it has not completely gone away.

Check out the link for Student Samples MCAS 2013.

See you tomorrow!

Welcome Back To School!

Today, we wrote about some "resolutions" for the 2014 school year. We all have areas that need some improvement.......ME TOO! We brainstormed for about 15 minutes then focussed on two specific areas in which we need to improve. We will finish this exercise in our Grammar and Mechanics Notebook.

Then we took a look at the MCAS packet we had for homework. We went through the strategies from the BRAIN DUMP and put them to use. We will continue tomorrow.