Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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.