Wednesday, October 15, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
  • Vocab Test Lessons 5&6 on Thurs., 10/23
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • ***Optional Gothic Anthology cover art contest*** 
    • submission due no later than Wed., 10/22
  • Poe Unit:
    • "The Fall of the House of Usher"- complete story for Thurs., 10/16 (***make sure to highlight examples of gothic elements and sensory details; underline key events)
    • Gothic Tale: Completed first draft due Fri., 10/17
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Cultural Exploration Assignment: Final project due Fri., 10/17
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read Epilogue for Fri., 10/17
    • Make sure vocab log for chp. 6-9 and revisions for chp. 1-5 (one per chapter) are complete and ready to turn in on Thurs., 10/16***make sure to attach graded work from chapters 1-5
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
    • Complete reading by Mon., 10/27
    • Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3
  • Freak the Mighty: read, complete study guide questions & PIN (post-it note) 
    • Chp. 21-25 due Thurs., 10/16