Quarter Notes for The Second Part of Chapter 1 Tonight.

We have almost completed Chapter 1 in Periods 2 and 3. A set of Quarter Notes is due tonight for the second part of Chapter 1. In Period 5, we are almost on Chapter 2. Period 5 students must complete Quarter Notes for Chapter 2 tonight. All students should finish one bookmark and fill it up with personification, metaphors and similes, and idioms. Idioms are pretty scarce. Actively study vocabulary for a test on Friday, April 1st. Make sure you are familiar with figurative language as well. They will be on the test, also.

Triangular Trade and Slavery

We learned about the Triangular Trade and slavery and the financial impact it had on all the continents involved. (see the link to the right).

We also read some poetry written about slavery and the feelings perhapd experienced by a slave who settled in Virginia.

We finished "Song of the Trees" and talked a little about the Logan Family. They demonstrated so many admirable qualities. Periods 2 and 3 have to read up to page 15 and do Quarter Notes. Period 5 has to do Quarter Notes for all of Chapter 1.

Actively Study Vocabulary For Test On Friday, April 1st.

We are almost finished reading The Song of the Trees. We have a clearer picture of the Logan family and what they stand for and represent. We talked about what the United States was like in 1930-1931 and talked about the Jim Crow Laws.

We'll begin the Penny Books this week.

Enjoy the Weekend

Have fun outside! If you get a chance, please find some pennies and/or some pictures for the Penny Book. We'll begin this project next week.

Great Job Shooting Stars and Titans

I'm very proud of the effort I saw today! Great Job!

Early to bed, Eat a good breakfast, and Finish Strong.

Remember everything we've worked on and learned. Refer to yesterday's post for some last minute hints. Remember, you can do it !!!!

You Got The Power!!!!!!!!!!

Good Effort on The Long Composition.

Today we completed the long composition. Hopefully, you utilized all the strategies we have been working on this year. Tomorrow will be a little more challenging! You may have a poem, an excerpt from a play, a piece of non-fiction, a famous piece of literature, or a myth. Remember to make the BRAIN DUMP.
Highlight words in the multiple choice questions.
Highlight where you found the answers in the poem or excerpt.
Use the process of elimination on the multiple choice questions.
Put the number of the question next to the line which validates your answer.

Read the open response question.
Highlight words like explain and describe.
Highlight words in the question that help you to plan youfr answer.
Make a web.
Answer the question and use quotations to support your answer.

BRAIN DUMP

YOU GOT THE POWER!