Quarter Notes for Chapter 2 due tomorrow.

Today we read and improved our essays on similarities and differences between Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and "Separate but Equal." We learned the importance of indenting each of your paragraphs. We also learned the importance of transition words and conventions (spelling, punctuation, and capitalization).

Quarter notes are due for Chapter 2 tomorrow, March 9, 2010.

Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Section One of The Giver are due Wednesday, March 10th.

Vocabulary Test Tomorrow, November 13th.

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