Tuesday, December 23, 2014

All Classes:
  • Happy Holidays!
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 15&16 on Thurs., 1/15
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 2 Lessons (Theme & Plot) due Wed., 1/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Wax Museum:
    • Print a 2nd copy of your completed, typed outline for Mon., 1/5
  • Study Island: 
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information & Organizing Ideas) due Wed., 1/7
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Meat" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Tues., 1/6
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 3 Lessons (Planning, Capitalization, and Spelling) due Wed., 1/7
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Monday, December 22, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 15&16 on Thurs., 1/15
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Complete Ready Common Core Lesson 4 (pg. 27-34) due Tues., 12/23
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 2 Lessons (Theme & Plot) due Wed., 1/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed outline (green packet pg. 12-14 as guideline; MUST BE TYPED) due Tues., 12/23
  • Study Island: 
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information & Organizing Ideas) due Wed., 1/7
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Writer's Notebook: You may want to bring your notebook home to add/improve upon some entries.
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Meat" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Tues., 1/6
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons! Consider re-visiting lessons with low scores.
    • 3 Lessons (Planning, Capitalization, and Spelling) due Wed., 1/7
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Friday, December 19, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 15&16 on Thurs., 1/15
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry:
    • Review the following stories (and bring to class) for quiz on Mon., 12/22:
      • "The Ransom of Red Chief" (online textbook)
      • "A Retrieved Reformation" (packet)
      • "After Twenty Years" (packet)
      • "The Gift of the Magi" (packet)
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Theme & Plot) due Wed., 1/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Prepare greed, charity, regret notes organizer for discussion Monday, 12/22- find text evidence from the BOOK
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed outline (green packet pg. 12-14 as guideline; MUST BE TYPED) due Tues., 12/23
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information & Organizing Ideas) due Wed., 1/7
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Meat" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Tues., 1/6
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Planning, Capitalization, and Spelling) due Wed., 1/7
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 15&16 on Thurs., 1/15
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry:
    • Complete pages 13-16 of analysis packet ("After Twenty Years")- you can skip "Think Critically", bottom of pg. 13 due Fri., 12/19
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Theme & Plot) due Wed., 1/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Plan for QASI- find text evidence from the BOOK- due Fri., 12/19
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed outline (green packet pg. 12-14 as guideline; MUST BE TYPED) due Tues., 12/23
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information & Organizing Ideas) due Wed., 1/7
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Stop the Pop" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/19
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Planning, Capitalization, and Spelling) due Wed., 1/7
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry:
    • Complete pages 9-11 (middle of page) in packet (literary analysis for "A Retrieved Reformation") due Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Theme & Plot) due Wed., 1/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 5, pg. 40-end of packet (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Thurs., 12/18
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed outline (green packet pg. 12-14) due Tues., 12/23
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information & Organizing Ideas) due Wed., 1/7
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Stop the Pop" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/19
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Planning, Capitalization, and Spelling) due Wed., 1/7
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 15 due Tues., 1/6; Lesson 16 due Tues., 1/13
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry:
    • Read "A Retrieved Reformation" packet, making sure to highlight and annotate the text due Wed., 12/17
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Evaluating Arguments; Connotation and Denotation) due Wed., 12/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 5, pg. 40-end of packet (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Thurs., 12/18
  • Wax Museum:
    • Preliminary Works Cited page due Wed., 12/17
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/17
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "Stop the Pop" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/19
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Evaluating Arguments) due Wed., 12/17
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Monday, December 15, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry:
    • Read "A Retrieved Reformation" packet, making sure to highlight and annotate the text due Wed., 12/17
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Evaluating Arguments; Connotation and Denotation) due Wed., 12/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 4, pg. 30-39 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Tues., 12/16
  • Wax Museum:
    • Preliminary Works Cited page due Wed., 12/17
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/17
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "The Secret of the Fries" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Tues., 12/16
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Evaluating Arguments) due Wed., 12/17
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Friday, December 12, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • O'Henry packet:
    • Complete pg. 1-6 related to "The Ransom of Red Chief" due Mon., 12/15
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Evaluating Arguments; Connotation and Denotation) due Wed., 12/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 4, pg. 30-39 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Tues., 12/16
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/17
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "The Secret of the Fries" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Tues., 12/16
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Evaluating Arguments) due Wed., 12/17
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Thursday, December 11, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Ready Common Core:
    • Complete Lesson 2 (pg. 11-18) due Fri., 12/12
    • Lesson 3 (pg. 19-26) due Fri., 12/12
  • Study Island:
    • Check for missing lessons!
    • 2 Lessons (Evaluating Arguments; Connotation and Denotation) due Wed., 12/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 4, pg. 30-39 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Tues., 12/16
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/17
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Child Labor: complete pg. 10&11 due Fri., 12/12
    • Read "McJobs" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/12
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Evaluating Arguments) due Wed., 12/17
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Tech Project:  assigned individual homework (research/design/note-taking) due Thurs., 12/11 (final day to work from home)
  • Ready Common Core:
    • Complete Lesson 2 (pg. 11-18) due Fri., 12/12
    • Lesson 3 (pg. 19-26) due Fri., 12/12
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Evaluating Arguments; Connotation and Denotation) due Wed., 12/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 3, pg. 22-29 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Thurs., 12/11
  • Wax Museum:
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/17
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Child Labor: complete pg. 10&11 due Fri., 12/12
    • Read "McJobs" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/12
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Summary; Evaluating Arguments) due Wed., 12/17
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Tech Project:  assigned individual homework (research/design/note-taking) due Wed., 12/10
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 3, pg. 22-29 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Thurs., 12/11
  • Wax Museum:
    • Thesis statement (green packet, pg. 3)  due Wed., 12/10
    • Completed notes (ALL pages) due Wed., 12/17 ***change in date from original calendar
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Reference Materials; Citing Information) due Wed., 12/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Child Labor: complete classwork on pg. 11 due Wed., 12/10
    • Read "McJobs" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/12
    • TV Advertisement assignment (packet pg. 9) due Wed., 12/10- (minimum of 2 days, at least 2 commercial breaks, should be children's or "tweens'" programming)
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Technical Meanings) due Wed., 12/10
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Monday, December 8, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 12/9; Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Tech Project:  assigned individual homework due Tues., 12/9
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 3, pg. 22-29 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Thurs., 12/11
  • Wax Museum:
    • Three MORE pages (should be six total) of completed notes (green packet) due Tues., 12/9
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Reference Materials; Citing Information) due Wed., 12/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "McJobs" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Fri., 12/12
    • TV Advertisement assignment (packet pg. 9) due Wed., 12/10- (minimum of 2 days, at least 2 commercial breaks, should be children's or "tweens'" programming
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Technical Meanings) due Wed., 12/10
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Friday, December 5, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 12/9; Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Tech Project:  nonfiction article (printed!) due Mon., 12/8; use pg 4 in purple assignment packet to assist in finding reliable, credible sources
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 2, pg. 13-21 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Mon., 12/8
  • Wax Museum:
    • Three MORE pages (should be six total) of completed notes (green packet) due Tues., 12/9
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Reference Materials; Citing Information) due Wed., 12/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "The Youngster Business" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Mon., 12/8
    • Food Diary (packet pg. 7&8) due Mon., 12/8 
    • TV Advertisement assignment (packet pg. 9) due Wed., 12/10- (minimum of 2 days, at least 2 commercial breaks, should be children's or "tweens'" programming
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Technical Meanings) due Wed., 12/10
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Thursday, December 4, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 12/9; Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 13&14 on Thurs., 12/18
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Digital Media" packet:
    • Newseum "Freedom of the Press and You" Interview due Fri., 12/5
  • Tech Project:  nonfiction article (printed!) due Mon., 12/8; use pg 4 in purple assignment packet to assist in finding reliable, credible sources
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 2, pg. 13-21 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Mon., 12/8
  • Wax Museum:
    • Three total pages of completed notes (green packet) due Fri., 12/5
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Reference Materials; Citing Information) due Wed., 12/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Complete "The Pioneers" questions (print)
    • Read "The Youngster Business" and complete related questions and vocabulary log due Mon., 12/8
    • Parent Interview due Fri., 12/5
    • Food Diary (packet pg. 7&8) due Mon., 12/8
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Technical Meanings) due Wed., 12/10
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 12/9; Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4 
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Forces of Change" Unit Packet:
    • Pg. 43-46- "My Media Log" (track usage for one day) due Thurs., 12/4
  • "Digital Media" packet:
    • Newseum "Freedom of the Press and You" Interview due Fri., 12/5
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Text Structure) due Wed., 12/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet Stave 2, pg. 13-21 (annotate and highlight for characters, locations, and greed, charity, and regret) due Mon., 12/8
  • Wax Museum:
    • Third Source due Thurs., 12/4 (must have book source by this date) 
    • One page of completed notes (green packet) due Thurs., 12/4
    • Three total pages of completed notes (green packet) due Fri., 12/5
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Reference Materials; Citing Information) due Wed., 12/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "The Pioneers" and complete related vocabulary log due Thurs., 12/4
    • Parent Interview due Fri., 12/5
    • Food Diary (packet pg. 7&8) due Mon., 12/8
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Central Ideas; Technical Meanings) due Wed., 12/10
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 12/9; Lesson 14 due Tues., 12/16
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4 
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Forces of Change" Unit Packet:
    • Pg. 43-46- "My Media Log" (track usage for one day) due Thurs., 12/4
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Inferences; Summary) due Wed., 12/3 **Bring in "Class Page" printout (list of all completed lessons with %)
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • A Christmas Carol:
    • Read abridged packet, pg. 1-12, for Wed., 12/3
  • Wax Museum:
    • Third Source due Thurs., 12/4 (must have book source by this date) 
    • One page of completed notes (green packet) due Thurs., 12/4
    • Three total pages of completed notes (green packet) due Fri., 12/5
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Phrases and Clauses; Varied Sentence Structure) due Wed., 12/3
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This: 
    • Read "The Pioneers" and complete related vocabulary log due Thurs., 12/4
    • Parent Interview due Fri., 12/5
    • Food Diary (packet pg. 7&8) due Mon., 12/8
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Making Inferences; Textual Evidence) due Wed., 12/3
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Monday, December 1, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4 
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Forces of Change" Unit Packet:
    • Pg. 41- "My Media Life is Like" simile due Tues., 12/2
    • Pg. 43-46- "My Media Log" (track usage for one day) due Thurs., 12/4
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Inferences; Summary) due Wed., 12/3
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Museum:
    • Preliminary Outline (white packet, pg. 15&16) due Tues., 12/2; make sure to include information specific to your subject and identify the source #- all info. must be from sources, not general knowledge)
    • Third Source due Thurs., 12/4 (must have book source by this date)
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Phrases and Clauses; Varied Sentence Structure) due Wed., 12/3
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Chew on This:
    • Read Introduction (pg. 7-12) for Tues., 12/2
    • Food Diary (packet pg. 7&8) due Mon., 12/8
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Making Inferences; Textual Evidence) due Wed., 12/3
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4 
  • Study Island:  Lessons due every Wednesday
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Inferences; Summary) due Wed., 12/3
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Museum:
    • Preliminary Outline (white packet, pg. 15&16) due Tues., 12/2; make sure to include information specific to your subject and identify the source #- all info. must be from sources, not general knowledge)
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Phrases and Clauses; Varied Sentence Structure) due Wed., 12/3
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Making Inferences; Textual Evidence) due Wed., 12/3
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Scope: "Would We Be Killed?" & "Life on the 'Rez" read pg. 10-17 and complete "Synthesizing" (both sides) due Wed., 11/26
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Museum:
    • Preliminary Outline (white packet, pg. 15&16) due Tues., 12/2; make sure to include information specific to your subject and identify the source #- all info. must be from sources, not general knowledge)
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Context Clues; Central Ideas) due Wed., 11/26
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Supercroc" and "Bird Brains" quiz Wed., 11/26
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Pronouns; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
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Monday, November 24, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 11/25; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Scope: "Would We Be Killed?" & "Life on the 'Rez" read pg. 10-17 and complete "Synthesizing" (both sides) due Wed., 11/26
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Museum:
    • 1st and 2nd Sources Due Tues., 11/25 (Must be one book and one printed online source -OR- two printed out online sources AND the printout/receipt stating WHEN you should receive the your book) **be careful with source quality!
  • Nelson Mandela- complete organizer/outline and locate two quotes (make sure to cite sources properly), one for two different subheadings due Tues., 11/25
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Context Clues; Central Ideas) due Wed., 11/26
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Elements of Nonfiction "SuperCroc" and related nonfiction due Tues., 11/25:
    • Read annotate and complete all workbook activities pages 167-180
    • Complete packet pages 1-4
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Pronouns; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
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Friday, November 21, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 11/25; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Out of Bounds", "Not My Bones", and "One More Round" quiz Mon., 11/24
  • Nelson Mandela- read passages and prepare for Socratic Seminar for Mon., 11/24 (make sure to prepare answers for the discussion questions)
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Museum:
    • 1st and 2nd Sources Due Tues., 11/25 (Must be one book and one printed online source -OR- two printed out online sources AND the printout/receipt stating WHEN you should receive the your book) **be careful with source quality!
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Context Clues; Central Ideas) due Wed., 11/26
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Elements of Nonfiction "SuperCroc" and related nonfiction due Tues., 11/25:
    • Read annotate and complete all workbook activities pages 167-180
    • Complete packet pages 1-4
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Pronouns; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
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Thursday, November 20, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 11/25; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 11&12 on Thurs., 12/4
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Out of Bounds" Complete Reading and Literary Analysis Questions #4-8 found on page 797
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Ready Common Core: Lesson 2- pg. 11-18 (and Lesson 1 revisions) due Fri., 11/21
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Context Clues; Central Ideas) due Wed., 11/26
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Elements of Nonfiction "SuperCroc" and related nonfiction:
    • Read annotate and complete all workbook activities pages 167-180
    • Complete packet pages 1-4
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Pronouns; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 11/25; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Forces of Change" packet pg. 23, 24, and 26 due Thurs., 11/20
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Gathering Relevant Information; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Ready Common Core: Lesson 2- pg. 11-18 (and Lesson 1 revisions) due Fri., 11/21
  • Wax Mueseum:
    • Online Sign-Up must be completed tonight!  (**after 6:00 P.M.)
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Context Clues; Central Ideas) due Wed., 11/26
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Complete nonfiction Note-Taking packet (ALL pages; pg. 9&10 complete part A only) due Thurs., 11/20
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Pronouns; Punctuation) due Wed., 11/26
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 11 due Tues., 11/25; Lesson 12 due Tues., 12/2
  • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Harriet Jacobs- Read and thoroughly annotate passage, answer "Discussion Questions" on pg. 22 in Forces of Change Packet- all to prepare for Wednesday's Socratic Seminar (Wed., 11/19)
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Task, Purpose, and Audience & Capitalization) due Wed., 11/19
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Wax Mueseum:
    • Complete packet pg. 5- Make three subject selections, finding book source for each due Wed., 11/19
    • Signed student/parent contract (pg. 17) due Wed., 11/19
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence- if not already completed & Inferences) due Wed., 11/19 
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Complete nonfiction Note-Taking packet (ALL pages; pg. 9&10 complete part A only) due Thurs., 11/20
  • Study Island Story Elements Assessment Wed., 11/19; based on pre-assessment, make sure to spend time reviewing lesson/tutorial part of lessons, especially for "theme" and "point of view"; quiz includes plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Point of View, Theme & Precise Language and Sensory Details) due Wed., 11/19
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Monday, November 17, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
  • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Harriet Tubman- Complete "Active Reading" of biography excerpt, cause and effect chart, and "Forces of Change" packet pages 17, 18, 19, &20 due Tues., 11/18 
  • Harriet Jacobs- Read and thoroughly annotate passage, answer "Discussion Questions" on pg. 22 in Forces of Change Packet- all to prepare for Wednesday's Socratic Seminar (Wed., 11/19)
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Task, Purpose, and Audience & Capitalization) due Wed., 11/19
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Ready Common Core: Complete Lesson 1 through page 10 due Tues., 11/18 
  • Wax Mueseum:
    • Complete packet pg. 5- Make three subject selections, finding book source for each due Wed., 11/19
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence- if not already completed & Inferences) due Wed., 11/19 
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Complete nonfiction Note-Taking packet (ALL pages; pg. 9&10 complete part A only) due Thurs., 11/20
  • Study Island Story Elements Assessment Wed., 11/19; based on pre-assessment, make sure to spend time reviewing lesson/tutorial part of lessons, especially for "theme" and "point of view"; quiz includes plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Point of View, Theme & Precise Language and Sensory Details) due Wed., 11/19
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
  • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • "Forces of Change" poem due Mon., 11/17
  • Harriet Tubman- Complete "Active Reading" of biography excerpt, cause and effect chart, and "Forces of Change" packet pages 17, 18, 19, &20 due Tues., 11/18
  • Study Island:
    • 2 Lessons (Task, Purpose, and Audience & Capitalization) due Wed., 11/19
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Ready Common Core: Complete Lesson 1 through page 10 due Tues., 11/18
  • Study Island: 
    • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence- if not already completed & Inferences) due Wed., 11/19 
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Study Island Story Elements Assessment Wed., 11/19; based on pre-assessment, make sure to spend time reviewing lesson/tutorial part of lessons, especially for "theme" and "point of view"; quiz includes plot, setting, character, point of view, and theme
  • Study Island:
    • 3 Lessons (Point of View, Theme & Precise Language and Sensory Details) due Wed., 11/19
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    Wednesday, November 12, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
    • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Ready Common Core Lesson 1- complete for Fri., 11/14
    • "Forces of Change" poem due Mon., 11/17
    • Study Island:
      • 2 Lessons (Task, Purpose, and Audience & Capitalization) due Wed., 11/19
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography: complete ALL activities in packet for Thurs., 11/13
      • Quiz Thurs., 11/13 (includes vocabulary)
    • Study Island: 
      • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence- if not already completed & Inferences) due Wed., 11/19 
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • 3 Lessons (Point of View, Theme & Precise Language and Sensory Details) due Wed., 11/19
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Second, revised draft due Thurs., 11/13
      • Final Draft due Fri., 11/14 (Complete!  Must include cover page, final draft- revised and edited, pink rubric, second draft, second peer edit, first draft, first peer edit, purple planning/organizer packet)
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    Tuesday, November 11, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
    • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Ready Common Core Lesson 1- complete for Fri., 11/14
    • "Forces of Change" poem due Mon., 11/17
    • Study Island:
      • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence and Verbals) due Wed., 11/12
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography: read, highlight, annotate, respond (active reading) for the rest of the biography; complete pages 89 & 27 (Chronological Order and Biography) due Wed., 11/12
    • Study Island: 
      • Three lessons due Wed., 11/12 (punctuation, capitalization, and root words & affixes) 
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • Three Lessons (plot, characters, and setting) due Wed., 11/12
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Second, revised draft due Thurs., 11/13
      • Final Draft due Fri., 11/14 (Complete!  Must include cover page, final draft- revised and edited, pink rubric, second draft, second peer edit, first draft, first peer edit, purple planning/organizer packet)
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    Monday, November 10, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 9 due Tues., 11/11; Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
    • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Quiz: "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln", "O Captain, My Captain", and "I Saw Old General at Bay" on Tues., 11/11
    • Study Island:
      • Signed letter due Tues., 11/11
      • 2 Lessons (Textual Evidence and Verbals) due Wed., 11/12
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography: read, highlight, annotate, respond (active reading) through pg. 82 due Tues., 11/11
    • Study Island: 
      • Three lessons due Wed., 11/12 (punctuation, capitalization, and root words & affixes) 
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • Three Lessons (plot, characters, and setting) due Wed., 11/12
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • First Draft (2-3 pages, typed, printed, double-spaced) due Tues., 11/11
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    Wednesday, November 5, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 9 due Tues., 11/11; Lesson 10 due Tues., 11/18
    • Vocab Test Lessons 9&10 on Thurs., 11/20 (8th grade 7&8 test Mon., 11/10)
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Complete "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" pages 3-6 (Forces of Change packet) due Mon., 11/10
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 Mon., 11/10
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • Completed Lucy Stone packet (pg. all pages but 7) due Mon., 11/10
    • Study Island: 
      • Signed letter due Mon., 11/10
      • Three lessons due Wed., 11/12 (punctuation, capitalization, and root words & affixes) 
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • Three Lessons (plot, characters, and setting) due Wed., 11/12
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Continue drafting: 1&1/2  typed pages, double-spaced, printed out AND brought in digitally for additional drafting due Mon., 11/10 (Also, make sure to update historical details page to reflect at least four specific, related details that add to your chosen storyline)
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    Tuesday, November 4, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 8 due Tues., 11/4
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 on **Wed., 11/5**(8th grade test Mon., 11/10)
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Complete "Author's Purpose" mini-assessment on StudyIsland.com for Wed., 11/5
    • Complete "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" pages 3-6 (Forces of Change packet) due Wed., 11/5
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 Mon., 11/10
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • Completed Lucy Stone webquest (final 2 pages of packet) due Mon., 11/10
    • Study Island: 
      • Four assigned lesson due Wed., 11/5; print class page with % to turn in 
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • Three Lessons (plot, characters, and setting) due Wed., 11/12
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Begin drafting exposition: 1/2 - 1 page typed, double-spaced, printed out AND brought in digitally for additional drafting (Also, make sure to update historical details page to reflect at least four specific, related details that add to your chosen storyline)
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    Monday, November 3, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 8 due Tues., 11/4
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 on **Wed., 11/5**(8th grade test Mon., 11/10)
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • Writer's Notebooks will be collected Tues., 11/4
    • "Note-Taking" packet (pg. 29 & 28) "Author's Purpose" activities due Tues., 11/4

      • Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
        Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
        Read "Take What you Can Carry".  Answer the following question in 250 words or more. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the group.  
        What is the role of art-making in Ken's (the Japanese boy) life? Is there an indication that it will have a similar role in Kyle's?
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • Study Island: 
      • Four assigned lesson due Wed., 11/5; print class page with % to turn in 
    •  Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
      Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Study Island:
      • Signed form due Tues., 11/4
      • Three Lessons (plot, characters, and setting) due Wed., 11/12
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Complete story organizers (All Plot Elements and Research Details) for Tues., 11/4
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    Friday, October 31, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 8 due Tues., 11/4
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 on **Wed., 11/5**
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • "Whispers From the Grave" read and complete "Read, Think, Explain" analysis for Mon., 11/3

      • Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
        Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
        Read "Take What you Can Carry".  Answer the following question in 250 words or more. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the group.  
        What is the role of art-making in Ken's (the Japanese boy) life? Is there an indication that it will have a similar role in Kyle's?
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • Complete Reading "The Noble Experiment" and fill in graphic organizers (autobiography and summary) for Mon., 11/3
    • Study Island: 
      • Four assigned lesson due Wed., 11/5 
    •  Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
      Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Complete story organizers (All Plot Elements and Research Details) for Tues., 11/4
    • Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
      • Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3
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    Thursday, October 30, 2014

    All Classes:
    • Vocabulary Lesson 8 due Tues., 11/4
    • Vocab Test Lessons 7&8 on **Wed., 11/5**
    • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
    8th Grade:
    • See above for all classes 
    • "Whispers From the Grave" read and complete "Read, Think, Explain" analysis for Mon., 11/3
    • Poe Unit:
      • Read through lines for play; be prepared with props/costumes etc. for Fri., 10/31

      • Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
        Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
        Read "Take What you Can Carry".  Answer the following question in 250 words or more. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the group.  
        What is the role of art-making in Ken's (the Japanese boy) life? Is there an indication that it will have a similar role in Kyle's?
    7th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes
    • Universal Values Essay:
      • Final draft- complete- due Fri., 10/31
        • Review the order for submission on back of your pink rubric
        • Make sure to bring back Dressmaker books to return!
    • Study Island: 
      • Four assigned lesson due Wed., 11/5 
    •  Kevin Pyle HW (only for students in the Kevin Pyle workshop group)
      Grades 7-8 finish the character sheet and do a comic of a dream their character might have. It can be a fantasy, scary, absurd whatever but it should draw on some of the details in the character sheet so it is unique to your character!!
    6th Grade: 
    • See above for all classes 
    • Historical Fiction Story:
      • Bring in one source (printed out source, based on social studies teacher suggestions) due Fri., 10/31
      • Complete "Exposition" organizer (entire page) for Fri., 10/31
    • Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
      • Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3
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