Fri., Dec. 23, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Have a super winter vacation!!!
• Vocab lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code) ***Next assignment for all classes due Fri., 1/6

6th Grade:

• See "All Classes" above
  

7th Grade:

• Wax Museum: First source (book) and Preliminary Outline notes due Thurs., 1/5
• See "All Classes" above

8th Grade:

• See "All Classes" above 
  

Thurs., Dec. 22, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code) ***Next assignment for all classes due Fri., 1/6

6th Grade:

• Quiz on "Apollo's Tree" and "Arachne" Fri., 12/23
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

7th Grade:

• Wax Museum: First source (book) and Preliminary Outline notes due Thurs., 1/5
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

8th Grade:

• "After Twenty Years" packet questions due Fri., 12/23
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

Wed., Dec. 21, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code) ***Next assignment for all classes due Fri., 1/6

6th Grade:

• Read "Apollo's Tree" and "Arachne" from Classzone.com (link to right) and complete packet for Thurs., 12/22
• Quiz on "Apollo's Tree" and "Arachne" Fri., 12/23
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

7th Grade:

• A Christmas Carol: final test Thurs., 12/22
• Wax Museum: First source (book) and Preliminary Outline notes due Thurs., 1/5
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

8th Grade:

• "The Ransom of Red Chief" packet due Thurs., 12/22 
• "After Twenty Years" packet questions due Fri., 12/23
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

Tues., Dec. 20, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code) ***Next assignment for all classes due Fri., 1/6

6th Grade:

• Read "Apollo's Tree" and "Arachne" from Classzone.com (link to right) and complete packet for Thurs., 12/22
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

7th Grade:

• A Christmas Carol: final test Thurs., 12/22
• Webquest: Victorian London (link at right) due Wed., 12/21
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

8th Grade:

• "Low Impact Living" packet due Wed., 12/21
• "The Ransom of Red Chief" packet due Thurs., 12/22
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

Mon., Dec. 19, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 13 due Tues., 12/20; lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Complete Mythology Webquest (link to right) for Tues., 12/20 
• Read "Apollo" in Heroes, Gods, and Monsters book for Tues., 12/20
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island upcoming assignments at home.

7th Grade:

• A Christmas Carol: final test Thurs., 12/22
• Webquest: Victorian London (link at right) due Wed., 12/21
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

8th Grade:

• "Low Impact Living" packet due Wed., 12/21
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

Fri., Dec. 16, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Have a super weekend!
• Vocab lesson 13 due Tues., 12/20; lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 1/6
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Complete Mythology Webquest (link to right) for Tues., 12/20
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island upcoming assignments at home.

7th Grade:

• "A Ghost From Your Past" typed final draft due Mon., 12/19
• include cover, final draft, rubric, rough draft, and graphic organizer
• A Christmas Carol: finish reading Stave 4 for Mon., 12/19
• Wax Museum: subject selections- online due Mon., 12/19
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

8th Grade:

• Website evaluation due Mon., 12/19 (if not completed in class)
• Study Island: check for upcoming assignments

Thurs., Dec. 15, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 13 due Tues., 12/20; lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/5
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• "A Ghost From Your Past" typed final draft due Mon., 12/19
• include cover, final draft, rubric, rough draft, and graphic organizer
• A Christmas Carol:
• Wax Museum: subject selections- class handout due Fri., 12/16; online due Mon., 12/19
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• Study Island: 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Tues., Dec. 13, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 13 due Tues., 12/20; lesson 14 due Tues., 1/3
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Personal Narrative: revised, typed (or neatly handwritten) final draft due Thurs., 12/15.  [1 1/2- 2 pages (min. of 2 pages if handwritten), double spaced, 12 font, proper heading]  Make sure that the rough draft (yellow composition paper) and rubric are attached.
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• "A Ghost From Your Past" graphic organizer due Wed., 12/14
• A Christmas Carol: Finish reading Stave 3 by Thurs., 12/15
• Wax Museum: subject selections- class handout due Fri., 12/16; online due Mon., 12/19
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• Complete "Author's Credibility" packet due Wed., 12/14
  
• Study Island: 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Mon., Dec. 12, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Personal Narrative: revised, typed (or neatly handwritten) final draft due Thurs., 12/15.  [1 1/2- 2 pages (min. of 2 pages if handwritten), double spaced, 12 font, proper heading]  Make sure that the rough draft (yellow composition paper) and rubric are attached.
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Wax Museum: subject selections- class handout due Fri., 12/16; online due Mon., 12/19
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• Complete "Author's Credibility" packet due Wed., 12/14
  
• Study Island: 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Fri., Dec. 9, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Complete reading and packet for "Uncle Septimus's Beard" due Mon., 12/12 **be thorough!  Use classzone.com (link to right); story is found in unit 6.
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• A Christmas Carol: complete reading Stave 2 for Mon., 12/12
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• News analysis due Mon., 12/12
  
• Study Island: 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Thurs., Dec. 8, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Complete reading and packet for "Uncle Septimus's Beard" due Mon., 12/12 **be thorough!  Use classzone.com (link to right); story is found in unit 6.
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• Review Charles Dickens biography notes
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• News analysis due Mon., 12/12
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/9; 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Wed., Dec. 7, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Complete reading and packet for "Uncle Septimus's Beard" due Mon., 12/12 **be thorough!  Use classzone.com (link to right); story is found in unit 6.
• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.  First assignment is due on Thursday, 12/8
• Understanding... assignment due Thurs., 12/8 (for our class)
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• "Words of Wisdom" Jacob Marley doorknocker due Thurs., 12/8
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• Note Taking handout due Thurs., 12/8 (use classzone.com- link to right; unit 8)
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/9; 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Tues., Dec. 6, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.  First assignment is due on Thursday, 12/8
• Understanding... assignment due Thurs., 12/8 (for our class)
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• "Words of Wisdom" Jacob Marley doorknocker due Thurs., 12/8
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/16

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: essay test Wed., 12/7
• Study Island: 1 assignment due Fri., 12/9; 2 assignments due Fri., 12/16

Mon., Dec. 5, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 11 due Tues., 12/6; lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16
• Check Study Island Assignments (studyisland.com; user name: FirstnameLastinitial.Vikings; password: lunch code)

6th Grade:

• Log on to studyisland.com to check your Study Island access at home.  First assignment is due on Thursday, 12/8
• Understanding... assignment due Thurs., 12/8 (for our class)
• More Reading...assignment due Fri., 12/16

7th Grade:

• Charles Dickens Webquest packet due Tues., 12/6
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13
• Bring back The Circuit books

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: multiple choice test Tues., 12/6; essay test Wed., 12/7

Fri. Dec. 2, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Have a fantastic weekend you wonderful kids!
• Vocab lesson 11 due Tues., 12/6; lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/16

6th Grade:

• Review the short story "The Chenoo" online at Classzone.com and complete the remaining pages in the Note Taking packet for Mon., 12/5 (Reading Check and Question Support)

7th Grade:

• Charles Dickens Webquest packet due Tues., 12/6
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: culminating project due Mon., 12/5 (you will have limited time to finish getting project together; it should be 98% complete); multiple choice test Tues., 12/6; essay test Wed., 12/7

Thurs., Dec. 1, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 11 due Tues., 12/6; lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/15
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Read the short story "The Chenoo" online at Classzone.com and complete the graphic organizers in Note Taking packet, pages 97&99 due Fri., 12/2

7th Grade:

• Charles Dickens Webquest packet due Tues., 12/6
• Philanthropy journals due Tues., 12/13

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: culminating project due Mon., 12/5; multiple choice test Tues., 12/6; essay test Wed., 12/7

Wed., Nov. 30, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 11 due Tues., 12/6; lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Read the short story "The Chenoo" online at Classzone.com and complete the graphic organizers in Note Taking packet, pages 97&99 due Fri., 12/2

7th Grade:

• Immigration writing assignment: essay due Thurs., 12/1 (be sure to include proper heading and attach both rubric and interview questions to final typed draft)
• Latin Literature test essay in class Thurs., 12/1

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: culminating project due Mon., 12/5; multiple choice test Tues., 12/6; essay test Wed., 12/7

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 11 due Tues., 12/6; lesson 12 due Tues., 12/13
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Complete pages 15&16 (Reader's Workshop- Note Taking Packet Parts 1&2) using Classzone.com due Wed., 11/30

7th Grade:

• Immigration writing assignment: essay due Thurs., 12/1 (be sure to include proper heading and attach both rubric and interview questions to final typed draft)
• Latin Literature test Wed., 11/30 (review The Circuit, The Migrant Farmworker's Son quiz, Names Nombres, and unit related terminology- immigration, emigration, migrant, etc.)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: culminating project due Mon., 12/5

Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Complete pages 15&16 (Reader's Workshop- Note Taking Packet Parts 1&2) using Classzone.com due Wed., 11/30

7th Grade:

• Immigration writing assignment: interview due Tues., 11/29, essay due Thurs., 12/1
• Latin Literature test Wed., 11/30 (review The Circuit, The Migrant Farmworker's Son quiz, Names Nombres, and unit related terminology- immigration, emigration, migrant, etc.)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: complete chp. 6 questions and vocab for Tues., 11/29

Wed., Nov. 23, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Happy Thanksgiving!
• Vocab lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Book Talks due Mon., 11/28 (review instructions carefully!)
• Complete the following reading activities in "The Red Guards" packet (use the online textbook at classzone.com as a resource to access story) due Mon., 11/28
• At least three additional symbols on graphic organizer
• Reading Check Questions (all five- be thorough)
• Question Support Page #4 and #5

7th Grade:

• Immigration writing assignment: interview due Tues., 11/29, essay due Thurs., 12/1
• Define: assimilation, acculturation, and diversity for Mon., 11/28
• Latin Literature test Wed., 11/30 (review The Circuit, The Migrant Farmworker's Son quiz, Names Nombres, and unit related terminology- immigration, emigration, migrant, etc.)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 6 for Mon., 11/28 and complete chp. 6 questions and vocab for Tues., 11/29

Tues., Nov. 22, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Book Talks due Mon., 11/28 (review instructions carefully!)
• Complete the following reading activities in "The Red Guards" packet (use the online textbook at classzone.com as a resource to access story) due Mon., 11/28
• At least three additional symbols on graphic organizer
• Reading Check Questions (all five- be thorough)
• Question Support Page #4 and #5

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: complete reading and Character Profile and Dignity Charts for all characters due Wed., 11/23

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: conflict analysis due Wed., 11/23; read chp. 6 for Mon., 11/28 and complete chp. 6 questions and vocab for Tues., 11/29

Mon., Nov. 21, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 9 due Tues., 11/22; lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignments (review instructions carefully!)
• Plot Poster due Tues., 11/22
• Book Talks due Mon., 11/28

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: complete Character Profile and Dignity Charts for all characters due Wed., 11/23

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: conflict analysis due Wed., 11/23; read chp. 6 for Mon., 11/28 and complete chp. 6 questions and vocab for Tues., 11/29

Fri., Nov. 18, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 9 due Tues., 11/22; lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 12/2

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignments (review instructions carefully!)
• Plot Poster due Tues., 11/22
• Book Talks due Mon., 11/28

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: Read section 4 due Mon., 11/21; complete Character Profile and Dignity Charts for all characters due Wed., 11/23

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 4&5, complete chp. 4&5 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/21

Thurs., Nov. 17, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 9 due Tues., 11/22; lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/1
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18

6th Grade:

• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18
• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignments (review instructions carefully!)
• Plot Poster due Tues., 11/22
• Book Talks due Mon., 11/28

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: Section 3 Discussion Questions due Fri., 11/18; Read section 4 due Mon., 11/21; complete Character Profile Charts for all characters due Tues., 11/22
• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 4&5, complete chp. 4&5 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/21
• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18

Wed., Nov., 16, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 9 due Tues., 11/22; lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18

6th Grade:

• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18
• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
• Independent Book Study Packet- complete all pages except for 14, 15, and 16 due Thurs., 11/17
• Plot Poster due Tues., 11/22
• Book Talks due Mon., 11/28

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: Read section 3 and continue to add to Reflection and Character Profile Chart for Francisco due Thurs., 11/17
• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 4&5, complete chp. 4&5 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/21
• What is a parable?  Explain what a parable is using resources on the internet and write up at least 75 words defining what a parable is, giving examples of parables, and describing their purpose.  due Thurs., 11/17 
• Plagiarism handout due Fri., 11/18

Tues., Nov. 15, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 9 due Tues., 11/22; lesson 10 due Tues., 11/29
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
• Complete reading novel for Wed., 11/16
• Independent Book Study Packet- complete all pages except for 14, 15, and 16 due Thurs., 11/17

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: Read section 3 and continue to add to Reflection Chart due Thurs., 11/17
• "I Am From" poem due Wed., 11/16 (make sure final poem is typed, mounted, and contains symbolic, representative images)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 3 complete chp. 3 study guide questions and vocabulary due Wed., 11/16 
• What is a parable?  Explain what a parable is using resources on the internet and write up at least 75 words defining what a parable is, giving examples of parables, and describing their purpose.  due Thurs., 11/17

Mon., Nov. 14, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive- final days!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
• Complete reading novel for Wed., 11/16
• Independent Book Study Packet- complete all pages except for 14, 15, and 16 due Thurs., 11/17

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: Read section 3 and continue to add to Reflection Chart due Thurs., 11/17
• "I Am From" poem due Wed., 11/16 (make sure final poem is typed, mounted, and contains symbolic, representative images)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 3 complete chp. 3 study guide questions and vocabulary due Wed., 11/16

Wed., Nov. 9, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
• Complete reading novel for Wed., 11/16
• Independent Book Study Packet- complete all pages except for 14, 15, and 16 due Thurs., 11/17

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: read section 2 and continue reflection chart due Mon., 11/14
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14 
• "I Am From" poem due Wed., 11/16 (make sure final poem is typed, mounted, and contains symbolic, representative images)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 1&2, complete chp. 1&2 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/14
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Tues., Nov. 8, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
•     Independent Book Study Packet- the following items are due Wed., 11/9:
  •    Week Two Reading
  •    Page 3 (Author Profile)
  •    Page 4 (Vocabulary Log- Words 1-4)
  •    Page 7 (Character Attribute Chart)
  •    Page 8 (Figurative Language or Imagery- at least two examples)
  •    Page 9 (Plot Analysis- Exposition)

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: read section 1 and start reflection chart due Wed., 11/9
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14 
• "I Am From" poem due Wed., 11/16 (make sure final poem is typed, mounted, and contains symbolic, representative images)

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 1&2, complete chp. 1&2 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/14
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Mon., Nov. 7, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
•     Independent Book Study Packet- the following items are due Wed., 11/9:
  •    Week Two Reading
  •    Page 3 (Author Profile)
  •    Page 4 (Vocabulary Log- Words 1-4)
  •    Page 7 (Character Attribute Chart)
  •    Page 8 (Figurative Language or Imagery- at least two examples)
  •    Page 9 (Plot Analysis- Exposition)

7th Grade:

• The Circuit: read section 1 and start reflection chart due Wed., 11/9
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

8th Grade:

• The Pearl: read chp. 1&2, complete chp. 1&2 study guide questions and vocabulary due Mon., 11/14
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Fri., Oct. 4, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/18
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
•     Independent Book Study Packet- the following items are due Wed., 11/9:
  •    Week Two Reading
  •    Page 3 (Author Profile)
  •    Page 4 (Vocabulary Log- Words 1-4)
  •    Page 7 (Character Attribute Chart)
  •    Page 8 (Figurative Language or Imagery- at least two examples)
  •    Page 9 (Plot Analysis- Exposition)

7th Grade:

• Complete reading "Names/Nombres" in textbook (unit 7 online) and complete packet pages 67, 69, 72 (parts A&B), 74, and 75 due Mon., 11/7
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

8th Grade:

• "Out of Bounds" packet due Mon., 11/7
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop Independent Book Study Assignment
•     Independent Book Study Packet- the following items are due Wed., 11/9:
  •    Week Two Reading
  •    Page 3 (Author Profile)
  •    Page 4 (Vocabulary Log- Words 1-4)
  •    Page 7 (Character Attribute Chart)
  •    Page 8 (Figurative Language or Imagery- at least two examples)
  •    Page 9 (Plot Analysis- Exposition)

7th Grade:

• Complete reading "Names/Nombres" in textbook (unit 7 online) and complete packet pages 67, 69, 72 (parts A&B), 74, and 75 due Mon., 11/7
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Wed., Nov. 2, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Min. per Week; Rdg. Logs/Resp. Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!

6th Grade:

• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3 (check your independent book study packet for your self-assigned reading)

7th Grade:

• Complete reading "The Migrant Farmworker's Son" for tomorrow
• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14

Tues., Nov. 1, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Continue studying for English exam (Wed., 11/2)
• vocabulary lessons 1-6
• story elements (plot, conflict, point of view, characterization)- review study guide
• how to format an open-ended response- review study guide
• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3 (check you independent book study packet for your self-assigned reading)

7th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Continue studying vocab for English exam (Wed., 11/2):
• Vocab lessons 1-6
• literary elements: plot, conflict, character, etc.
  

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Continue to review all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam (use notes, class activities, homework assignments, and Red Reader as a resource); Review biographical notes as well.  You should be able to identify the key plot elements and conflict from the stories as well as the main characters and symbols or motifs associated with each story and poem.

Mon., Oct. 31, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

Happy Halloween!

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Continue studying for English exam (Wed., 11/2)
• vocabulary lessons 1-6
• story elements (plot, conflict, point of view, characterization)- review study guide
• how to format an open-ended response- review study guide
• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3 (check you independent book study packet for your self-assigned reading)

7th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Continue studying vocab for English exam (Wed., 11/2):
• Vocab lessons 1-6
• literary elements: plot, conflict, character, etc.
  

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Continue to review all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam (use notes, class activities, homework assignments, and Red Reader as a resource); Review biographical notes as well.  You should be able to identify the key plot elements and conflict from the stories as well as the main characters and symbols or motifs associated with each story and poem.

Fri., Oct. 28, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

Happy Friday!

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Final draft due Mon., 10/31 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Staple in the following order: cover page (with picture), final draft (no heading, fully revised and edited), rubric (yellow), rough draft (highlighted copy), peer edit packet, graphic organizers (from original packet- storyboard and planning your story)
• Continue studying vocab for English exam 
• lessons 1-6; break into smaller chunks and start early!
• story elements (plot, conflict, point of view, characterization)- review study guide
• how to format an open-ended response- review study guide
• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3 (check you independent book study packet for your self-assigned reading)

7th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start studying vocab for English exam:
• Vocab lessons 1-6
• literary elements: plot, conflict, character, etc.
  

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start reviewing all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam (use notes, class activities, homework assignments, and Red Reader as a resource); Review biographical notes as well.  You should be able to identify the key plot elements and conflict from the stories as well as the main characters and symbols or motifs associated with each story and poem.

Thurs., Oct. 27, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 7&8 Thurs., 11/17
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Exam study guide due Fri., 10/28
• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Final draft due Mon., 10/31 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Staple in the following order: cover page (with picture), final draft (no heading, fully revised and edited), rubric (yellow), rough draft (highlighted copy), peer edit packet, graphic organizers (from original packet- storyboard and planning your story)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-6; break into smaller chunks and start early!)
• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3 (check you independent book study packet for your self-assigned reading)

7th Grade:

• Book Talk: book selection due Fri., 10/28; book talk presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start studying vocab for English exam:
• Vocab lessons 1-6
• literary elements: plot, conflict, character
  

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: book selection due Fri., 10/28; book talk presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start reviewing all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam (use notes, class activities, homework assignments, and Red Reader as a resource)

Wed., Oct. 26, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/8; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/15
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Exam study guide due Fri., 10/28
• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Final draft due Mon., 10/31 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Staple in the following order: cover page (with picture), final draft (no heading, fully revised and edited), rubric (yellow), rough draft (highlighted copy), peer edit packet, graphic organizers (from original packet- storyboard and planning your story)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-6; break into smaller chunks and start early!)
• Reader's Workshop week 1 reading assignment due Thurs., 11/3

7th Grade:

• Book Talk: book selection due Fri., 10/28; book talk presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start studying vocab for English exam:
• Vocab lessons 1-6
• literary elements: plot, conflict, character
  

8th Grade:

• Book Talk: book selection due Fri., 10/28; book talk presentations due Mon., 11/14
• Start reviewing all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam (use notes, class activities, homework assignments, and Red Reader as a resource)

Tues., Oct 25, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 7 due Tues., 11/1; lesson 8 due Tues., 11/8
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Final draft due Mon., 10/31 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7; break into smaller chunks and start early!)

7th Grade:

• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7)

8th Grade:

• "Murders on the Rue Morgue" (pg. 69 in Red Reader)- read story and complete CSI activity due Wed., 10/26
• Start reviewing all prior Poe stories for quarter 1 exam

Mon., Oct. 24, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Rough draft due Tues., 10/25 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7; break into smaller chunks and start early!)

7th Grade:

• "Amigo Brothers"- complete literary analysis packet pages 32, 34, and 35 for Tues., 10/25 (you can access the story through classzone.com)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7)

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Final draft due Tues., 10/25 *** review final requirements in assignment packet!
• "Murders on the Rue Morgue" (pg. 69 in Red Reader)- read story and complete CSI activity due Wed., 10/26

Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 11/4
• Bring in Mac & Cheese for food drive!!
• English exams Nov. 2

6th Grade:

• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Rough draft due Tues., 10/25 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7)

7th Grade:

• "Amigo Brothers"- complete literary analysis packet pages 32, 34, and 35 for Tues., 10/25 (you can access the story through classzone.com)
• Start studying vocab for English exam (lessons 1-7)

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Final draft due Tues., 10/25 *** review final requirements in assignment packet!
• "Murders on the Rue Morgue" (pg. 69 in Red Reader)- read story and complete CSI activity due Wed., 10/26
• Cover art contest submissions for Gothic Anthology due Mon., 10/24 (optional)

Thurs., Oct. 20, 2011

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: Novel test Fri., 10/21
• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Rough draft due Tues., 10/25 (remember, continue to bring in your flash drive!)

7th Grade:

• "What is an individual's responsibility to society?" final draft due Fri., 10/21 (make sure to include final, rubric, rough draft, peer editing sheet, and original organizer); think about finding a related quote as your hook.

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Final draft due Tues., 10/25 *** review final requirements in assignment packet!
• "Murders on the Rue Morgue" (pg. 69 in Red Reader)- read story and complete CSI activity due Wed., 10/26
• Cover art contest submissions for Gothic Anthology due Mon., 10/24 (optional)

Wed., Oct 19, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: Novel test Fri., 10/21; complete the test study guide for Thurs., 10/20; remember to bring in any specific questions or concerns about the guide/test!
• Narrative- Realistic Fiction Story- Rough draft due Tues., 10/25

7th Grade:

• "What is an individual's responsibility to society?" final draft due Fri., 10/21 (make sure to include final, rubric, rough draft, peer editing sheet, and original organizer); think about finding a related quote as your hook.

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Final draft due Tues., 10/25 (make sure to attach rough draft, full peer edit, first draft, double peer editing sheet, and original organizer); final draft should be clearly revised and improved upon from first draft, 1 1/2-2 pages typed, single spaced, 9 font.*** review final requirements in assignment packet!
• Complete Interactive Raven packet (if not completed in class today)- due Thurs., 10/20

Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: Novel test Fri., 10/21; complete the test study guide for Thurs., 10/20; remember to bring in any specific questions or concerns about the guide/test!
• Story planning- bring all materials and flash drive to class on Wed., 10/19- we will be drafting

7th Grade:

• "What is an individual's responsibility to society?" final draft due Fri., 10/21 (make sure to include final, rubric, rough draft, peer editing sheet, and original organizer); think about finding a related quote as your hook.

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Final draft due Tues., 10/25 (make sure to attach rough draft, full peer edit, first draft, double peer editing sheet, and original organizer); final draft should be clearly revised and improved upon from first draft, 1 1/2-2 pages typed, single spaced, 9 font.*** review final requirements in assignment packet!
• Bring flash drives in on Wed., 10/19

Mon., Oct. 17, 2011

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 5 due Tues., 10/18; lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: Novel test Fri., 10/21 (start studying using current study guide packet; we will review more during class, and additional study guide will follow)
• Story planning- Complete page 15 in writing packet (planning) and pages 17-20 (storyboard) for Tues., 10/18 (remember that you DO NOT need to fill in all pages/boxes of the story board; as a class, we determined that you should have between 6-10 of the storyboard events filled in)

7th Grade:

• "What is an individual's responsibility to society?" rough draft (make sure to save graphic organizer and staple to the back of essay)
• bring in Three Cups of Tea books to return

8th Grade:

• Gothic Tale: Rough draft due Tues., 10/18 (make sure to attach first draft and peer editing sheet); rough draft should be clearly revised and improved upon from first draft, 3-5 pages typed and double spaced, 12 font.

Fri., Oct 14, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 5 due Tues., 10/18; lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 5&6 Thurs., 10/27
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: Finish the novel by Mon., 10/17 (chp. 21-25)
• Story planning- Complete page 15 in writing packet (planning) and pages 17-20 (storyboard) for Tues., 10/18 (remember that you DO NOT need to fill in all pages/boxes of the story board; as a class, we determined that you should have between 6-10 of the storyboard events filled in)

7th Grade:

• "What is an individual's responsibility to society?" rough draft (make sure to save graphic organizer and staple to the back of essay)

8th Grade:

• Poe: Complete reading "The Pit and the Pendulum" and finish the fill in worksheet for Mon.
• Gothic Tale: Rough draft due Tues., 10/18 (make sure to attach first draft and peer editing sheet); rough draft should be clearly revised and improved upon from first draft, 3-5 pages typed and double spaced, 12 font.

Thurs., Oct. 13, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 5 due Tues., 10/18; lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 17-20 (through pg. 134) and complete chp. 17-20 study guide questions for Fri., 10/14; Finish the novel by Mon., 10/17

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: test Fri., 10/14
• Completed essay organizer due Fri., 10/14

8th Grade:

• Poe: vocabulary worksheets for "Tell Tale Heart", "The Black Cat", "The Cask of Amontillado", and "Fall of the House of Usher" due Fri., 10/14 
• Gothic Tale: First two pages of draft due Fri., 10/14 (typed, double spaced, and printed out!)

Wed., Oct. 12, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 5 due Tues., 10/18; lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 17-20 (through pg. 134) and complete chp. 17-20 study guide questions Fri., 10/14

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: preliminary character study guide due Thurs., 10/13; review today's study guide packet and complete for Thurs., 10/13; make note of any specific questions or concerns before the test so that we can review!
• Three Cups of Tea: test Fri., 10/14

8th Grade:

• Poe: vocabulary worksheets for "Tell Tale Heart", "The Black Cat", "The Cask of Amontillado", and "Fall of the House of Usher" due Fri., 10/14 
• Gothic Tale: First two pages of draft due Fri., 10/14 (typed, double spaced, and printed out!)

Tues., Oct. 11, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 5 due Tues., 10/18; lesson 6 due Tues., 10/25
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 17-20 (through pg. 134) and complete chp. 17-20 study guide questions Fri., 10/14

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea:  Drawing Conclusions/Making Connections questions 47-51 due Wed., 10/12
• Three Cups of Tea: preliminary character study guide due Thurs., 10/13
• Three Cups of Tea: test Fri., 10/14

8th Grade:

• Poe: Poe's epitaph due Wed., 10/12; vocabulary worksheets for "Tell Tale Heart", "The Black Cat", "The Cask of Amontillado", and "Fall of the House of Usher" due Fri., 10/14

Mon., Oct. 10, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 17-20 (through pg. 134) and complete chp. 17-20 study guide questions Fri., 10/14
• Build a Character page from Writing Packet due Tues., 10/11

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea:  Drawing Conclusions/Making Connections questions 47-52 due Wed., 10/12
• Three Cups of Tea: test Fri., 10/14

8th Grade:

• Poe: Poe's epitaph due Wed., 10/12; vocabulary worksheets for "Tell Tale Heart", "The Black Cat", "The Cask of Amontillado", and "Fall of the House of Usher" due Fri., 10/14

Fri., Oct. 7, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Book Fair Monday, Oct. 10/10
• Vocab lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 10/21

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 13-16 (through pg. 107) and REVIEW chp. 10-12 study guide questions (the answers do not need to be written, but you are responsible for knowing the answers!) due Mon., 10/10
• Build a Character page from Writing Packet due Tues., 10/11

7th Grade:

• study glossary terms for Mon., 10/10

8th Grade:

• Poe: Complete reading "Fall of the House of Usher" packet for Mon., 10/10; Poe's epitaph due Wed., 10/12

Thurs., Oct. 6, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 10-12 (through pg. 80) and complete chp. 10-12 study guide questions (be sure to follow all requirements) due Fri., 10/7

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: read and complete questions for chp. 19-22 (both sections) due Fri., 10/7 
• study glossary terms for Mon., 10/10

8th Grade:

• Poe: "Fall of the House of Usher" packet- read pages 4-8 and analyze/identify gothic elements (using gothic glossary) due Fri., 10/7

Wed., Oct. 5, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 10-12 (through pg. 80) and complete chp. 10-12 study guide questions (be sure to follow all requirements) due Fri., 10/7

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: read and complete questions for chp. 19-22 (both sections) due Fri., 10/7 
• Charity composition due Thurs., 10/6

8th Grade:

• Poe: "Tell Tale Heart" film paragraphs on mood due Thurs., 10/6

Tues., Oct. 4, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 8&9 (through pg. 53) and complete chp. 6-9 study guide questions (be sure to follow all requirements) due Wed., 10/5

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: read and complete questions for chp. 17-18 due Wed., 10/5; read and complete questions for chp. 19-22 (both sections) due Fri., 10/7 
• Charity composition due Thurs., 10/6

8th Grade:

• Poe: complete "Death Theories" assignment for Wed., 10/5; "Tell Tale Heart" film paragraphs on mood due Thurs., 10/6

Mon., Oct. 3, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 3 due Tues., 10/4; lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: read chp. 8&9 (through pg. 53) and complete chp. 6-9 study guide questions (be sure to follow all requirements) due Wed., 10/5

7th Grade:

• charity organizer due Tues., 10/4
  
• Three Cups of Tea: read and complete questions for chp. 17-18 due Wed., 10/5; read and complete questions for chp. 19-22 (both sections) due Fri., 10/7

8th Grade:

• Poe: "Tell Tale Heart" quiz Tues., 10/4 (review questions in study guide); complete "Death Theories" assignment for Wed., 10/5; "Tell Tale Heart" film paragraphs on mood due Thurs., 10/6

Fri., Sept. 30, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 3 due Tues., 10/4; lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 3&4 Thurs., 10/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: complete reading through chapter 7 (page 40) due Mon., 10/3

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 15-16; chp. 15-16 questions due Mon., 10/3

8th Grade:

• Poe: re-read "The Tell-Tale Heart" in Red Reader due Mon., 10/3 (pg. 7-14); complete "Death Theories" assignment for Wed., 10/5
  

Wed., Sept. 28, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 3 due Tues., 10/4; lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: complete reading through chapter 5 (page 27) due Fri., 9/30

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 12-14; chp. 12-14 questions due Fri., 9/30; complete reading chp. 15-16; chp. 15-16 questions due Mon., 10/3

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: Essay final draft due Fri., 9/30 (staple in the following order: final, rubric, peer edit, rough)
  

Tues., Sept. 27, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 3 due Tues., 10/4; lesson 4 due Tues., 10/11
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: complete reading through chapter 3 (page 14) due Wed., 9/28

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 12-14; chp. 12-14 questions due Fri., 9/30; People tracker charts due Wed., 9/28; complete reading chp. 15-16; chp. 15-16 questions due Mon., 10/3
• "Culture Onions" organizer and paragraph due Wed., 9/28

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: Essay rough draft due Wed., 9/28
  

Mon., Sept. 26, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• Freak the Mighty: complete "Friends Indeed" for Tues., 9/27

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 12-14; chp. 12-14 questions due Fri., 9/30; People tracker charts due Wed., 9/28
• "Culture Onions" organizer and paragraph due Wed., 9/28

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: Essay organizer including citations and support due Tues., 9/27 (bring in flash drive on Tuesday)
  

Fri., Sept. 23, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri.,10/7

6th Grade:

• "Eye Bouquet" project due Mon., 9/26 (don't forget to review the assignment requirements and rubric; make sure final project has rubric, graphic organizer, and rough draft attached)

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 10-11; complete chp. 10-11 questions due Mon., 9/26

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: quiz Mon., 9/26 (story, point of view, character traits); Essay organizer including citations and support due Tues., 9/27 (bring in flash drive on Tuesday)
  

Thurs., Sept. 22, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 9/23

6th Grade:

• "Eye Bouquet" project due Mon., 9/26 (consider completing your graphic organizer and writing the first draft of your paragraph tonight; we will review the assignment again tomorrow in class)

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea: complete reading chp. 6-9; complete chp. 7-9 questions due Fri., 9/23

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: complete reading the story and "Reading Check" questions on page 78 of Literary Analysis packet due Fri., 9/23
  

Wed., Sept. 21, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 9/23

6th Grade:

• Bring two pictures back to class Thurs., 9/22
• Review notes on plot and conflict for quiz Thurs., 9/22

7th Grade:

• Three Cups of Tea:  Complete chp. 1-3 questions; Read chp. 4&5 due Thurs., 9/22
• Study plot and conflict for quiz Thurs., 9/22

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: packet page 80 (Grammar and Writing)due Thurs., 9/22

Tues., Sept. 20, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 9/23

6th Grade:

• Bring in two pictures of beautiful things/places (in full color) due Wed., 9/21
• Review notes on plot and conflict for quiz Thurs., 9/22

7th Grade:

• "Good Impressions" project due Wed., 9/21
• Three Cups of Tea:  Finish reading Forward and read Introduction
• Study plot and conflict for quiz Thurs., 9/22

8th Grade:

• Flowers for Algernon: packet page 76 (vocab practice) parts A & B due Wed., 9/21

Mon., Sept. 19, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 1 due Tues., 9/20; lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., 9/23

6th Grade:

• "The School Play" quiz Tues., 9/20 (review the story; review "Reading Check" questions from packet to make sure you understand and remember the story)
• Bring in two pictures of beautiful things/places (in full color) due Wed., 9/21

7th Grade:

• "Seventh Grade" story quiz Tues., 9/20
• "Good Impressions" project due Wed., 9/21

8th Grade:

• Best Boy film reflection essay due Tues., 9/20

Fri., Sept. 16, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 1 due Tues., 9/20; lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week; Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., Sept. 23

6th Grade:

7th Grade:

• "Good Impressions" project due Wed., 9/21
• Check online textbook login for literature textbook access
  

8th Grade:

• Complete "Specialized Vocabulary"bring to class Mon., 9/19
• Best Boy film reflection essay due Tues., 9/20

Thurs., Sept. 15, 2011

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 1 due Tues., 9/20; lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week!
• Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., Sept. 23

6th Grade:

• Note Taking Worksheet (using online textbook) on "The Genres" and "Becoming and Active Reader" due Fri., 9/16

7th Grade:

• "Good Impressions" project due Wed., 9/21
  

8th Grade:

• Complete "Specialized Vocabulary" for Fri., 9/16

Wed., Sept., 14, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 1 due Tues., 9/20; lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week!
• Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., Sept. 23

6th Grade:

• Note Taking Worksheet (using online textbook) on "The Genres" and "Becoming and Active Reader" due Fri., 9/16

7th Grade:

• Plot Packet- complete lesson 5 (Elements of Plot) due Thurs., 9/15

8th Grade:

• Complete, type, and color code (sound devices) your "Inkblot Poetry" due Thurs., 9/15

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 1 due Tues., 9/20; lesson 2 due Tues., 9/27
• Vocab Test lessons 1&2 Fri., 9/30
• Read 100 Minutes per Week!
• Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., Sept. 23

6th Grade:

• Test your textbook access at home and have form signed by Wed., 9/14

7th Grade:

• Plot Packet- complete lesson 5 (Elements of Plot) due Thurs., 9/15

8th Grade:

• Define rhyme, repetition, and alliteration

Monday, September 12, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Personalized Writer's Notebook Due Tuesday, 9/13
• Read 100 Minutes per Week!
• Reading Logs/Responses Due Fri., Sept. 23

6th Grade:

• Test your textbook access at home and have form signed by Wed., 9/14

Welcome Back!

Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7 & 8, 2011

All Classes:

Parent Information/Student Contract completed and signed due Fri., 9/9
Personal novel selection due in class Fri., 9/9
Student Inventory Packet due Mon., 9/12
Personalized Writer's Notebook completed by Tues., 9/13
Reading Log/Response Due Fri., 9/23

Have an incredible summer vacation!

My wonderful 8th graders:
Enjoy your summer!  Good luck in high school and be sure to visit.

My fabulous 6th and 7th graders:
I look forward to seeing all of you next year!

Monday, June 13, 2011 Homework

Only 6 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Final Test Tues., Tues., 6/14
• Graduation quotes must be memorized by Wed., 6/15

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Final Test Tues., 6/14

6th Grade: 

• Hoot: Chp. 17-Epilogue vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/14; Hoot test Tues., 6/14
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Wed., 6/15 (follow instructions carefully!) 

       *** Last call for film permission slips ***

Friday, June 10, 2011 Homework

Only 7 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

All Classes: 
Have a Super Weekend!
8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete Act V study guide pages 67-72 for Mon., 6/13; Final Test Mon. and Tues.
• Graduation quotes must be memorized by Wed., 6/15

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act IV and V quiz Mon., 6/13 (includes vocab.); Final Test Tues., 6/14

6th Grade: 

• Hoot: Chp. 17-Epilogue vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/14; Hoot test Wed., 6/15
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!) 

       *** Last call for film permission slips ***

Thursday, June 9, 2011 Homework

Only 8 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

All Classes: 

• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete Act V study guide pages 67-72 for Mon., 6/13; Act IV&V quiz Fri., 6/10; Final Test Mon. and Tues.

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act IV and V quiz Mon., 6/13 (includes vocab.); Project due Fri., 6/10; Final Test Tues., 6/14

6th Grade: 

• Hoot: Chp. 17-Epilogue vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/14; Hoot test Wed., 6/15
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!) 
• ***Film permission slips due Fri., 6/10***

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Only 9 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete reading Act V for tomorrow and complete Act V study guide (Reading Questions only)

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read abridged Act V for tomorrow; Act IV and V quiz Fri., 6/10 (includes vocab.); Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade: 

• Hoot: Chp. 17-Epilogue vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/14; Hoot test Wed., 6/15
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)

Monday, June 6, 2011 Homework

Only 11 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete reading Act IV for tomorrow and complete Act IV study guide (Reading Questions only)
• Last call for film permission slips and graduation quotes!

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read abridged Act IV for tomorrow; add Act IV and V vocabulary to study guide for Wed., 6/8; Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade: 

• Hoot: Chp. 13-16 vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/7; complete reading novel for Thurs., 6/9
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet) for quiz Wed., 6/8

Friday, June 3, 2011 Homework

Only 12 more wake-ups until summer vacation!

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete Act III study guide (reading questions only); Act II & III quiz on Mon., 6/6
• Last call for film permission slips and graduation quotes!

7th Grade:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III quiz (including vocab) Mon., 6/6; Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade: Have a super time at Fairview!

• Hoot: Read chp. 17&18 due Mon., 6/6; Chp. 13-16 vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/7
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet) for quiz Wed., 6/8

Thursday, June 2, 2011 Homework

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete reading Act III, scenes iii and iv; Act III study guide pages 35-42 (Reading Questions only)
• Film permission slip due Fri., 6/3!

7th Grade:

• Literature Circle Tests Fri., 6/3
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III reading comprehension questions due Fri., 6/3; Act III quiz (including vocab) Mon., 6/6; Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade: Have a super time at Fairview!

• Hoot: Read chp. 17&18 due Mon., 6/6; Chp. 13-16 vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/7
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet) for quiz Wed., 6/8

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Homework

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Complete Act II study guide (all parts, all pages)

7th Grade:

• Literature Circle Tests Fri., 6/3
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act III reading comprehension questions due Fri., 6/3; Act III quiz (including vocab) Mon., 6/6; Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Read chp. 17&18 due Mon., 6/6; Chp. 13-16 vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/7
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet) for quiz Wed., 6/8

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Homework

All Classes: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10 (last one!).

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Read through Act II, scene iii; complete Act II study guide pages 18-25 ("Reading Questions" only)

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Books completed by Wed., 6/1 (bring detailed notes); Tests Fri., 6/3
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Add Act III vocab definitions to study guide; Act III reading comprehension questions due Fri., 6/3; Project due Fri., 6/10

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Read chp. 17&18 due Mon., 6/6; Chp. 13-16 vocabulary quiz Tues., 6/7
• Hoot Literary Portfolio due Tues., 6/14 (follow instructions carefully!)
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet) for quiz Wed., 6/8

Thursday, May 26, 2011 Homework

All Classes:  Have a super four day weekend!

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Romeo and Juliet: Study Act I for quiz on Tues., 5/31 (includes identified vocabulary words)

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Books completed by Wed., 6/1; Tests Fri., 6/3
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read abridged Act 3 in packet for Tues., 5/31

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Chp. 7-12 vocabulary quiz Tues., 5/31; Complete reading for chapters 13-16 and study guide questions due Tues., 5/31.
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet)

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26 (must include cover page, final draft, works cited page, rubric, first draft, peer editing worksheet, and outline).
• Romeo and Juliet:

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Books completed by Wed., 6/1; Tests on Fri., 6/3
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1&2 Quiz (including vocab.) Thurs., 5/26

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete reading for chapters 13-16 and study guide questions due Tues., 5/31; Chp. 7-12 vocabulary quiz Tues., 5/31. 
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30 Thurs., 6/9.
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26 (must include cover page, final draft, works cited page, rubric, first draft, peer editing worksheet, and outline).
• Romeo and Juliet:

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2 Comprehension Questions due Wed., 5/25; Act 1&2 Quiz (including vocab.) Thurs., 5/26

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete reading for chapters 11&12 due Wed., 5/25; Chp. 1-6 vocabulary quiz Wed., 5/25; Chp. 7-12 vocabulary quiz Tues., 5/31. 
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet)

Monday, May 23, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30; date TBD
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26 (must include cover page, first draft, peer editing worksheet, works cited page, and outline).**2 point extra credit if turned in, complete, on Tues., 5/24.
• Romeo and Juliet: finish reading Act I, scene ii and iii and complete Act I packet pages 8-10 due Tues., 5/24.

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read Act 2, scene 2 in abridged packet (pg. 11-13) and add Act 2 vocabulary definitions to study guide packet due Tues., 5/24; Act 1&2 Quiz (including vocab.) Thurs., 5/26

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete reading for chapters 11&12 due Wed., 5/25; Chp. 1-6 vocabulary quiz Wed., 5/25; Chp. 7-12 vocabulary quiz Tues., 5/31. 
• Review figurative language terms (notes packet)

Friday, May 20, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30; date TBD
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26 (must include cover page, first draft, peer editing worksheet, works cited page, and outline).**2 point extra credit if turned in, complete, on Tues., 5/24.
• Romeo and Juliet: finish reading Act I, scene ii and iii and complete Act I packet pages 8-10 due Tues., 5/24.

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream:  Act I comprehension questions due Monday, 5/23; Read Act II, scene i in abridged packet (pg. 7-11) due Mon., 5/23; Act I vocab quiz Tues., 5/24

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete reading for chapters 9&10 due Mon., 5/23.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30; date TBD
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26 (must include cover page, first draft, peer editing worksheet, works cited page, and outline).
• Romeo and Juliet: finish reading Act I, scene i and complete "Reading Questions" on pages 5-7 due Fri., 5/20

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream:  Review character lists for upcoming quiz Fri., 5/20

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete reading for chapters 7&8 due Fri., 5/20

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocabulary Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30; date TBD
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; first draft due Thurs., 5/19; final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26. 
• "Perfect Mate" handout completed by parent, signed, and due Thurs., 5/19.
• Romeo and Juliet: finish reading Act I, scene i and complete "Reading Questions" on pages 5-7 due Fri., 5/20

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream:  Review character lists for upcoming quiz Fri., 5/20

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 7&8 due Fri., 5/20; Complete study guide questions for chp. 3&4 due Thurs., 5/19.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocabulary Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• Cumulative Vocabulary Test on lessons 26-30; date TBD
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; first draft due Thurs., 5/19; final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26. 
• Romeo and Juliet:  Complete "Perfect Mate" handout, and have a parent complete the reverse side and sign for Thurs., 5/19.

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream:  Add Act 1 definitions to study guide (using AMND book) for tomorrow; Review character lists for upcoming quiz Fri., 5/20

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 5&6 due Wed., 5/18 (vocab- write context clue sentences on separate paper for identified words; complete chp. 1&2 study guide questions due Wed., 5/18.

Monday, May 16, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; completed notes packet/cards (60) due Tues., 5/17; first draft due Thurs., 5/19; final completed paper due Thurs., 5/26.

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read abridged (packet) Act 1, Scenes 1&2 (pg. 1-7) due Tues., 5/17; Review character lists for upcoming quiz, date TBA
  

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 5&6 due Wed., 5/18 (vocab- write context clue sentences on separate paper for identified words)

Friday, May 13, 2011 homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• Reading logs and responses due Thurs., 5/26 and Fri., 6/10.

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; Bring flash drives to class on Mon., 5/16 for drafting; completed notes packet/cards (60) due Tues., 5/17; first draft due Thurs., 5/19.

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  Second reading due Wed., 5/25; Books completed by Wed., 6/1
• Literary Day:  Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Read abridged (packet) Act 1, Scenes 1&2 (pg. 1-7) due Tues., 5/17; Review character lists for upcoming quiz, date TBA
  

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 3&4 due Mon., 5/16 (vocab- write definition and sentences on separate paper for identified words)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• See Reading Log and Response due dates by grade level

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12; completed notes packet/cards (60) due Tues., 5/17; first draft due Thurs., 5/19.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  First reading due Thurs., 5/12
• Literary Day:  Poem and Rubric due Thurs., 5/12; Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 1&2 due Friday, 5/13
• Literary Day:  Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Fri., 5/13

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• See Reading Log and Response due dates by grade level

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12; completed notes packet/cards (60) due Tues., 5/17; first draft due Thurs., 5/19.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  First reading due Thurs., 5/12
• Literary Day:  Poem and Rubric due Thurs., 5/12; Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

6th Grade:

• Hoot: Complete vocabulary and reading for chapters 1&2
• Literary Day:  Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Fri., 5/13

Monday, May 9, 2011 Homework

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10; lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• See Reading Log and Response due dates by grade level

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Fourth source, four source cards, and five note cards or one notes page due 5/10; Completed notes packet/cards (60) due Tues., 5/17; Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  First reading due Thurs., 5/12
• Literary Day:  Poem and Rubric due Thurs., 5/12; Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

6th Grade:

• Literary Day:  Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Fri., 5/13

Friday, May 6, 2011 Homework

Let out a deep sigh of relief that the NJASKs are over!  Have a great weekend!

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10; lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• See Reading Log and Response due dates by grade level

8th Grade:

• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Fourth source, four source cards, and five note cards or one notes page due 5/10; Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

7th Grade:

• Literature Circles:  First reading due Thurs., 5/12
• Literary Day:  Poem and Rubric due Thurs., 5/12; Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

6th Grade:

• Research Paper: Final draft including all requirements due Mon., 5/9.
• Literary Day:  Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Fri., 5/13

Homework for Week of 5/2-5/6

All Classes:

• Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10; lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
• See Reading Log and Response due dates by grade level

8th Grade:

• ****Graduation Quotes due Fri., 5/6!! Make sure to enter your quote through Ms. Levine's blog.
• Research Paper: All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Fourth source, four source cards, and five note cards or one notes page due 5/10; Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

7th Grade:

• Literary Day:  Poem and Rubric due Thurs., 5/12; Presentation due Mon., 5/16.
• Reading Log and Response due Thurs., 5/12

6th Grade:

• Research Paper: Final draft including all requirements due Mon., 5/9.
• Literary Day:  Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.
• Reading Log and Response due Fri., 5/13

Homework for Friday, April 29, 2011

All Classes:
Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10; lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
Reading log and response due Fri., 5/13 (students going on the Dorney Park trip should turn in on Thurs., 5/12).

8th Grade:
Research Paper: Third source due Thurs., 5/5; All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.  Fourth source, four source cards, and five note cards or one notes page due 5/10; Outline and works cited page due Thurs., 5/12.

7th Grade:
Literary Day:  Poetry selection due Thurs., 5/5; Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.

6th Grade:
Research Paper: Final draft including all requirements due Mon., 5/9.

Literary Day:  Poetry selection due Thurs., 5/5; Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.

Homework for Thursday, April 28, 2011

All Classes:
Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10; lesson 30 due Tues., 5/17; Test on lessons 29&30 Thurs., 5/19.
Reading log and response due Fri., 4/29.

8th Grade:
Research Paper: Signed thesis statement handout due Fri., 4/29; Third source due Thurs., 5/5; All research sources and materials should be brought to class daily; You should be taking notes based on sources.

Complete Test Ready lesson 5 due Fri., 4/29.

7th Grade:
Complete "What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?" packet due Fri., 4/29.

Literary Day:  Poetry selection due Thurs., 5/5; Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.

6th Grade:
Research Paper: 2nd draft due Fri., 4/29.

Literary Day:  Poetry selection due Thurs., 5/5; Presentation due Thurs., 5/12.

Wednesday & Thursday, April 27&28, 2011 Homework

All Classes:
Vocab test on lessons 27&28 Thurs., 4/28
Reading logs/responses due Fri., 4/29
Vocab lesson 29 due Tues., 5/10 (we are skipping a week due to NJASK testing)

8th Grade:
Research Paper:  Thesis statement handout with parent signature due Fri., 4/29; Third source due Thurs., 5/5; You should be taking notes based on all sources (either note cards or in notes packet); Continue to bring in all research paper materials daily!

7th Grade:
Complete "What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything" story analysis packet for Fri., 4/29.

6th Grade:
Research Paper:  Second draft (with first draft and peer editing sheet attached) due Fri., 4/29.

All Classes:
Have a wonderful spring break!

Don't forget about the following upcoming assignments:
vocabulary lesson 28 due Tues., 4/26; vocabulary test on lessons 27&28 on Thurs., 4/28
Reading logs and responses due on Fri., 4/29

8th Grade: Second research source due Tues., 4/26 (bring both sources in- one must be a book)