Friday, January 10, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/14
  • Vocabulary Test on Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/16
  • Reading Log and Response Due Fri., 1/24
8th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • The Diary of a Young Girl:
    • Read Pages 21-41 for Mon., 1/13
    • Reading Assignment (R.A.) #1 Reflection Chart due Mon., 1/13
    • First Written Assignment due Thurs., 1/16 (based on entry chart in packet)
7th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Q2 English Exam- Wednesday, January 22 
    • Vocabulary Lessons 8-15
    • Review Wax Museum white packet (Academic Vocabulary and terminology related to research, biography and autobiography)
  • Wax Museum:
    • Bring in all sources daily! (Entire W.M. folder should be going back and forth between school and home)
    • Green packet, second set of notes (18 in total- pg. 7,8, and 9) due Tues., 1/14- this means you should have started a careful reading of your book and online source to get information.  Make sure to keep track of the type of notes (summary, paraphrase, or quote) as well as the source and pg. # the information is coming from.***You can, and should, start using your Wax Museum book as your SSR and reading log/response book.  This will help you use your time in the most efficient way!
6th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes" 
  • Greek Myth Story Writing: Second Draft (with clear revisions) due Mon., 1/13
    • Attach 2nd draft to top of first draft packet (2nd, tan peer edit, first draft, organizer packet)
  • Greek Heroes Book:
    • Complete reading chp. 11&12 for Tues., 1/14

Thursday, January 9, 2014


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/14
  • Vocabulary Test on Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/16
  • Reading Log and Response Due Fri., 1/10
8th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • The Diary of a Young Girl:
    • Read Intro and Pg. 1-21 for Fri., 1/10
    • Read Pages 21-41 for Mon., 1/13
    • Reading Assignment (R.A.) #1 Reflection Chart due Mon., 1/13
7th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Wax Museum:
    • Bring in all sources daily! (Entire W.M. folder should be going back and forth between school and home)
    • Thesis statement (preliminary- pg. 3 of green packet) due Fri., 1/10
    • Third source (book or internet) due Fri., 1/10
    • Green packet, second set of notes (18 in total- pg. 7, 8, and 9) due Tues., 1/14- this means you should have started a careful reading of your book and online source to get information.  Make sure to keep track of the type of notes (summary, paraphrase, or quote) as well as the source and pg. # the information is coming from.***You can, and should, start using your Wax Museum book as your SSR and reading log/response book.  This will help you use your time in the most efficient way!
6th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes" 
  • Greek Myth Story Writing: Rough Draft due Fri., 1/10
  • Greek Heroes Book:
    • Complete reading chp. 8-10 for Fri., 1/10

Wednesday, January 8, 2014


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/14
  • Vocabulary Test on Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/16
  • Reading Log and Response Due Fri., 1/10
8th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Holocaust Webquest: finish for Thurs., 1/9
  • The Diary of a Young Girl:
    • Read Intro and Pg. 1-21 for Fri., 1/10
    • Read Pages 21-41 for Mon., 1/13
    • Reading Assignment (R.A.) #1 Reflection Chart due Mon., 1/13
7th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Wax Museum:
    • Bring in all sources daily! (Entire W.M. folder should be going back and forth between school and home)
    • Third source (book or internet) due Fri., 1/10
    • Green packet, second set of notes (18 in total- pg. 7, 8, and 9) due Tues., 1/14- this means you should have started a careful reading of your book and online source to get information.  Make sure to keep track of the type of notes (summary, paraphrase, or quote) as well as the source and pg. # the information is coming from.***You can, and should, start using your Wax Museum book as your SSR and reading log/response book.  This will help you use your time in the most efficient way!
6th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes" 
  • G.U.M. Lesson 49, Parts 1&2 (pg. 127&128) due Thurs., 1/9
  • Greek Heroes Book:
    • Complete reading chp. 8-10 for Fri., 1/10

Tuesday, January 7, 2014



All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/14
  • Vocabulary Test on Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/16
  • Reading Log and Response Due Fri., 1/10
8th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Blended poetry assignment due Wed., 1/8 (make sure to use planning organizer, type final poem, and add at least two images that represent your dreams, goals, or memories)
  • Holocaust Webquest: finish for Thurs., 1/9
  • The Diary of a Young Girl:
    • Read Intro and Pg. 1-21 for Fri., 1/10
    • Read Pages 21-41 for Mon., 1/13
    • Reading Assignment (R.A.) #1 Reflection Chart due Mon., 1/13
7th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Wax Museum:
    • Bring in all sources daily! (Entire W.M. folder should be going back and forth between school and home)
    • Green packet, first set of notes (18 in total- pg. 4, 5, and 6) due Wed., 1/8- this means you should have started a careful reading of your book and online source to get information.  Make sure to keep track of the type of notes (summary, paraphrase, or quote) as well as the source and pg. # the information is coming from.
    • Third source (book or internet) due Fri., 1/10
    • ***You can, and should, start using your Wax Museum book as your SSR and reading log/response book.  This will help you use your time in the most efficient way!
6th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes" 
  • Greek Myth Story Planner/Organizer due Wed., 1/8
  • Greek Heroes Book:
    • Complete reading chp. 8-10 for Fri., 1/10

Monday, January 6, 2014


All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 13 due Tues., 1/7; Lesson 14 due Tues., 1/14
  • Vocabulary Test on Lessons 13&14 Thurs., 1/16
  • Reading Log and Response Due Fri., 1/10
8th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Blended poetry assignment due Wed., 1/8 (make sure to use planning organizer, type final poem, and add at least two images that represent your dreams, goals, or memories)
7th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes"
  • Wax Museum:
    • Bring in all sources daily! (Entire W.M. folder should be going back and forth between school and home)
    • Green packet, first set of notes (18 in total- pg. 4, 5, and 6) due Wed., 1/8- this means you should have started a careful reading of your book and online source to get information.  Make sure to keep track of the type of notes (summary, paraphrase, or quote) as well as the source and pg. # the information is coming from.
    • Third source (book or internet) due Fri., 1/10
    • ***You can, and should, start using your Wax Museum book as your SSR and reading log/response book.  This will help you use your time in the most efficient way!
6th Grade:
  • See above for work assigned to "All Classes" 
  • Q2 Exam Re-visit: Re-read "The Secret Among the Stones", annotating the text, for Tues., 1/7
  • Greek Heroes Book:
    • Complete reading chp. 8-10 for Fri., 1/10