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