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

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

All Classes:

• Vocabulary (7th Grade Lesson 7 due Thurs., 10/30); 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 
• Poe Unit:
• Come prepared with WRITTEN ideas for your group modernized Poe plays (scenery, props, "costumes", concept)
• 
  
  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
• Vocab Lesson 7 due Thurs., 10/30
• Universal Values Essay:
• Final draft- complete- due Fri., 10/31
• Review the order for submission on back of your pink rubric
• 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 
• Dialogue Punctuation Quiz Thurs., 10/30 
• 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

All Classes:

• Vocabulary (7th Grade Lesson 7 due Thurs., 10/30); 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 
• Poe Unit:
• QASI Exam organizer due Wed., 10/29
• Q1 Exam- POE! on Wed., 10/29 (use study guide questions, Poe packet, story synopsis, graded quizzes, and new study guide for review)
• 
  
  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
• Q1 Exam (Skills Based) and cumulative vocabulary (lessons 1-6) Wed., 10/29 
• 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 
• Complete"The Dog of Pompeii" informational text pages 7&8 due Wed., 10/29 
• Dialogue Punctuation Quiz Thurs., 10/30
• Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
• Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3

All Classes:

• Vocabulary Lesson 7 due Tues., 10/28 (7th Grade due Thurs., 10/30); 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 
• Poe Unit: 
• Complete Poe Packet Study Guide pg. 55 due Tues., 10/28
• Q1 Exam- POE! on Wed., 10/29 (use study guide questions, Poe packet, story synopsis, graded quizzes, and new study guide for review)
• 
  
  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:
• Bring draft packet (first, second, and two peer edits) to class on Tues., 10/28
• Q1 Exam (Skills Based) and cumulative vocabulary (lessons 1-6) Wed., 10/29 
•  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 
• Complete"The Dog of Pompeii" analysis packet (pg. 1-6) for Tues., 10/28  
• Dialogue Punctuation Quiz Thurs., 10/30
• Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
• Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3