Friday, December 7, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 12/11; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18 ***7th grade due 12/17
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Bring in two poems related to a social issue you care about on Mon., 12/10 (poetryfoundation.org; poets.org)
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above **note change in lesson 12 due date for vocabulary
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 2 in abridged packet (pg. 13-21) for Mon., 12/10
  • "Words of Wisdom" Jacob Marley doorknocker due Tues., 12/11
  • Wax Museum online selection due Wed., 12/12 (see link to right; make sure to have both options and source for first choice to complete online form)
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete Note-Taking handout (both sides) on Traditional Stories and Cultural Values for Mon., 12/10

Thursday, December 6, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 12/11; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18 ***7th grade due 12/17
  • Vocab test for Lessons 11&12 Thurs., 12/20
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Bring in two poems related to a social issue you care about on Mon., 12/10 (poetryfoundation.org; poets.org)
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above **note change in lesson 12 due date for vocabulary
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 2 in abridged packet (pg. 13-21) for Mon., 12/10
  • "Words of Wisdom" Jacob Marley doorknocker due Tues., 12/11
  • Wax Museum online selection due Wed., 12/12 (see link to right; make sure to have both options and source for first choice to complete online form)
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete Note-Taking handout (both sides) on Traditional Stories and Cultural Values for Mon., 12/10

Wednesday, December 5, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 12/11; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18
  • Vocab test for Lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/6
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Complete "My Media Log" based on today due Thurs., 12/6
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 1 in abridged packet (pg. 1-12) for Thurs., 12/6
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete Assessment Practice II- Reading Comprehension handout due Thurs., 12/6

Tuesday, December 4, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 12/11; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/18
  • Vocab test for Lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/6
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Complete "Southern Africa" packet (all parts) due Wed., 12/5
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • A Christmas Carol: Read and highlight Stave 1 in abridged packet (pg. 1-12) for Thurs., 12/6
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Complete reading and packet activities/questions for "All American Slurp" due Wed., 12/5

Monday, December 3, 2012


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 10 due Tues., 12/4
  • Vocab test for Lessons 9&10 Thurs., 12/6
  • Reading Log/Response due Friday, 12/14
8th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above 
  • Shadow of Hate film reflections due Tues., 12/4
7th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Read and highlight Dickens biography (complete top notes if necessary) due Tues., 12/4
6th Grade:
  • See "All Classes" above
  • Completed final draft of quote analysis essay due Tues., 12/4. 
    • Make sure to attach typed, printed final draft (double spaced) to rough draft, all peer editing forms, and graphic organizer.