Saturday, October 11, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 5 due Tues., 10/14; Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
  • Vocab Test Lessons 3&4 on Thurs., 10/9
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Book Fair Visit Mon., 10/13
  • Poe Unit:
    • "The Pit and the Pendulum" reading (Red Reader pg. 44-66) and packet guided notes (pg. 17&18) due Mon., 10/13
    • Detailed (Yellow Packet) Gothic Tale Graphic Organizer due Tues., 10/14
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes
  • Book Fair Visit Mon., 10/13
  • Cultural Exploration Assignment: Printed source for initial topic selection (1-3 pages of information would be perfect) due Thurs., 10/9
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read chapter 8; complete PINS (post-it notes) with new characters and key events as you read; complete the vocabulary log; answer Comprehension and Understanding questions - Due Mon., 10/13
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. 17-20 due Mon., 10/13

Thursday, October 9, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 5 due Tues., 10/14; Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
  • Vocab Test Lessons 3&4 on Thurs., 10/9
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Poe Unit:
    • "The Pit and the Pendulum" reading (Red Reader pg. 44-66) and packet guided notes (pg. 17&18) due Mon., 10/13
    • Gothic Tale Graphic Organizer due Fri., 10/10
    • Poe's Epitaph due Fri., 10/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Cultural Exploration Assignment: Printed source for initial topic selection (1-3 pages of information would be perfect) due Thurs., 10/9
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read chapter 7; complete PINS (post-it notes) with new characters and key events as you read; complete the vocabulary log; answer Comprehension and Understanding questions - Due Fri., 10/10
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. 17-20 due Mon., 10/13

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 5 due Tues., 10/14; Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
  • Vocab Test Lessons 3&4 on Thurs., 10/9
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Poe Unit:
    • "The Cask of Amontillado" vocab (packet pg. 11) and questions (packet pg. 12) due Thurs., 10/9
    • Gothic Tale Graphic Organizer due Fri., 10/10
    • Poe's Epitaph due Fri., 10/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Cultural Exploration Assignment: Printed source for initial topic selection (1-3 pages of information would be perfect) due Thurs., 10/9
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read chapter 7; complete PINS (post-it notes) with new characters and key events as you read; complete the vocabulary log; answer Comprehension and Understanding questions - Due Fri., 10/10
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Book Fair Visit on Thurs., 10/9 (bring money if you would like to make purchases)
  • 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. 13-16 due Thurs., 10/9

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 5 due Tues., 10/14; Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
  • Vocab Test Lessons 3&4 on Thurs., 10/9
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Poe Unit:
    • Complete reading "The Cask of Amontillado" (Red Reader pg. 31-40) by Wed., 10/8
    • "The Cask of Amontillado" vocab (packet pg. 11) and questions (packet pg. 12) due Thurs., 10/9
    • Poe's Epitaph due Fri., 10/10
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Cultural Exploration Assignment: Printed source for initial topic selection due Thurs., 10/9
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read chapter 6; complete PINS (post-it notes) with new characters and key events as you read; complete the vocabulary log; answer Comprehension and Understanding questions - Due Wed., 10/8
6th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Book Fair Visit on Friday, 10/10
  • 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. 13-16 due Thurs., 10/9

Monday, October 6, 2014

All Classes:
  • Vocabulary Lesson 4 due Tues., 10/7
  • Vocab Test Lessons 3&4 on Thurs., 10/9
  • ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 100 minutes per week**
8th Grade:
  • See above for all classes 
  • Poe Unit:
    • "The Black Cat" quiz Tues., 10/7
7th Grade: 
  • See above for all classes 
  • Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
    • Read chapter 6; complete PINS (post-it notes) with new characters and key events as you read; complete the vocabulary log; answer Comprehension and Understanding questions - Due Wed., 10/8
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. 13-16 due Thurs., 10/9