Block 2, October Assignments
Below you will find the assignments for English 8 (both in class and outside of class). Assignments are in chronological order, so please scroll to the bottom to find today's assignments.
Block 2, September Assignments
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Assignments Due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Choosing the Right Word, page 39, 1-20
2. PSSA Coach, Pick one of the three essay topics from pages 36-38. Complete the page
3. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 3 (started in class - finish at home)
Bellringer: We watched in horror as our friend turned the corner and bumped right into...
Proofreading: Megan whom was always audacious. Peered into the toilet and said Poseidon Zeus is trying to incapacitate us, we did nothing to instigate him.
In Class: Fragments I & II, Tests 1
In Class: Re-write paragraph from the PSSA Coach assignment
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Vocabulary in Context, page 40
Friday, October 2, 2009
Bellringer: Imagine you are a dollar bill. Using the first person (the pronoun I) describe what happens to you during the course of a week.
Proofreading: Poseidon comply. Megan Jacob and me watched as Poseidon crawled out of our toilet, and into our bathroom.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10
In Class: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: "Hephaestus" & "Aphrodite" page 48-52
Monday, October 5, 2009
Bellringer: Write a paragraph on the topic "The Worst Pet Imaginable." Be sure your paragraph includes a topic sentence and at least four supporting sentences.
Proofreading: Poseidon let out a loud bellow that would perturb people in china with this yell he amassed all the cyclopes.
MAD LIBS MONDAY
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10
In Class: PSSA Coach: Chapter 2, Inforational Writing, page 39-40.
In Class: Fragments I & II, Tests 2
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Completing the Sentences page 38-39; English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 3
Bellringer: It's nearing Halloween. What would be your ideal costume and why?
Proofreading: Zeus noticed the myriad of cyclopes, and Poseidon's prodigious form and said, "This is not you're fight, brother."
In Class: PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40 (class time to work on this)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Run-Ons, exercise 3, page 729
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters, page 147, Chapter 32, page 289-290; Complete "Understanding Capital Letters" & "Check your Understanding"
Introduce: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Assignments due:1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 - all homework from unit should be completed;
2. PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40
Bellringer: Choose any two inanimate objects that you can see right now. Imagine that both have distinct personalities. Create a dialogue between these two objects. (10 lines)
ex.
"Hey Flag! You look patriotic today!"
"Yeah, I'm psyched about the upcoming election, Curtain."
"Who are you voting for? I wish I could vote, but the voting booth curtain and I don't get along."
Proofreading: Poseidon responded. "Why do you torment these poor mortals." "I was minding my own business on mount olympus when this yappy dog fluffy wouldn't quite barking. I had to come and stop it."
Review Game: BINGO!
VOCABULARY TEST, UNIT 3
Check and Grade: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be working on their Greek mythology projects
Bellringer: Your school board is considering extending the school day to 5:00 p.m. Write a letter to the school board to state your opinion on extending the school day to 5:00 p.m. - use facts as well as your opinion.
Proofreading:At the sound of his name. Fluffy came bouncing into the yard with a fizzled out lightning bolt in his mouth. You came all the way down from mount olympus for a labradoodle? Poseidon asked.
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 1 & Practice 2, page 149 & 150
In Class: Study Island assignment
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 9, 2009
Bellringer: One minute I was sitting at the dining room table, but then the strangest thing happened. Finish the story, 2 paragraphs minimum.
Proofreading: n/a
Assignments due: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 3, page 151
In Class: Review English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 3, page 151
In Class: Study Island assignment
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Monday, October 12, 2009
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (TEACHER IN-SERVICE)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be continuing to work on their Greek mythology project - due this Friday, October 16
Bellringer: Explain how to make a sandwich to a four year old.
Proofreading: Seeing Fluffy Zeus turned himself into a labradoodle to talk to him. When the conversation was over Zeus returned to his normal form and said it is done, I can now return to my castle in the sky.
In Class: PSSA Coach: page 41-42
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be continuing to work on their Greek mythology project - due this Friday, October 16
Bellringer: Finish the story: Goats, sheep, and chickens belong on a farm not in the middle of...
Proofreading: The End. - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. You have one week (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Vocabulary review - "Clouds of Colorful Words" & "Framing Fascinating Words"
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #1
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Assigned: Vocabulary review (Units 1-3 - each class has a varied list) - "Clouds of Colorful Words" & "Framing Fascinating Words" all 20 words by Monday, October 19
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Monday, October 19
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: Explain what students your age can do to benefit the environment by recycling, renewing, and reusing materials.
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: PSSA Coach: page 43
Video: School House Rocks "Grammar Rocks" "Noun:Person, Place, or Thing"
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 430-432, exercise 1 (together as a class)
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 16, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due today at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Monday, October 19
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: It's lost! What could I do now that my...
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #2
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Monday, October 19, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due today at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Today
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: Write a convincing letter to the school explaining why you couldn't be there today. Use correct letter format.
MAD LIBS MONDAY!
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 432-433, Compound Nouns, exercise 2
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #3
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Assignments due:
Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam TODAY
Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21 (tomorrow)
Bellringer: Publishers' Clearinghouse knocks on your door with a check for 20 million dollars. They then realizes they're at the wrong address. Write a letter to Publishers' Clearinghouse telling them how you feel. (letter format please)
Proofreading: DUE TOMORROW!
In Class: Test review - online flashcards
In Class:Capitalization Quiz #4
In Class:Review Vocabulary Test
Class time for proofreading rewrite
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Assignments due: Proofreading story rewritten without mistakes
Bellringer: A funny thing happened on my way to... (one paragraph)
Proofreading: DUE TODAY
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #5
In Class: Introduction to Unit 4 (words 1-10)
In Class: Elements of Writing, p. 433-435, exercise 3
Thursday, October 22, 2009Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C definitions 1-20, page 51-53
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: mechanic, spaghetti, airplane, rollerskates, and baby dragon.
Proofreading: ***NEW STORY*** in a galaxy far far away their was a spectacular spaceship containing the bravest 8th grade soldiers in the universe
In Class: Introduction to Unit 4 (words 11-20)
In Class: Introduction to "Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers (due Thursday, October 29th)
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Shape it up" page 44
Video: The Lightning Thief trailer;
Distribute books
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1, pages 1-4
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C Synonyms & Antonyms 1-20, page 55 (due tomorrow);
"Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers (due Wednesday, October 28th)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C, synonyms and antonyms 1-20, page 55
Bellringer: Describe an incident where you were required to muster up courage. Why did you have to do so? What were the results?
Proofreading: the group was ousted from planet earth after a frivolous dispute regarding the validity of the dress code the schools only recourse was to dismiss the students from the school and from the planet.
In Class: Elements of Writing page 435, Review A
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1, pages 4-15; Chapter 2 is to be read independently by Monday (pages 16-28)
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Try it Out" page 45
Final presentations
Monday, October 26, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, choosing the right word, page 56, Chapter 2 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: What can you do to volunteer in your community. Why should you volunteer?
Proofreading: without a specific purpose captian Winsor a solicitous and brave leader amassed the eighth grade and put them on the most ornately decorated space shuttle, the uss raven.
Mad Libs Monday
In Class: Last presenters
Quiz: Quiz on chapters 1 & 2
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 3 aloud, Chapter 4 for Wednesday
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, vocabulary in context page 57, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief (for Wednesday)
Bellringer: Write a paragraph describing the person you admire most.
Proofreading: luckily for everyone involved captain winsor has the best lieutenant in the galaxy the staid yoda.
In Class: Elements of Literature, ID Nouns
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences, pages 54-55, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief (for Wednesday)
Bellringer: It was a dark and stormy night...
Proofreading: with yodas amazing jedi skills he discovered 6 students with the power of the force. these students are Hunter, Shane, Trisha, Jerrod, Rachel, and Autumn
QUIZ The Lightning Thief, Chapters 3 & 4
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 (in class); Chapter 6 due Friday
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Assignments due: "Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers
Bellringer: Using five of your Unit 4 vocabulary words, write a story that ends with the line "Whew! That was a close one!"
Proofreading: fight evil we will, yoda told his superior six. with that prophetic statement the U.S.S. Raven had a purpose.
In Class: Study Island assignments to be completed
In Class: Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcards or www.spellingcity.com
In Class: Make up work
Friday, October 30, 2009
Assignments due: Chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief & any make up work (including Study Island)
Bellringer: Do you believe in the paranormal? Why or why not?
Vocabulary Review: BINGO
Test: Vocabulary, Unit 4 Exam
Quiz: Chapters 5 & 6 of The LIghtning Thief
Binder check
Read: Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
Assigned: Finish Chapter 7 for Monday, November 2
Block 2, September Assignments
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Assignments Due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Choosing the Right Word, page 39, 1-20
2. PSSA Coach, Pick one of the three essay topics from pages 36-38. Complete the page
3. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 3 (started in class - finish at home)
Bellringer: We watched in horror as our friend turned the corner and bumped right into...
Proofreading: Megan whom was always audacious. Peered into the toilet and said Poseidon Zeus is trying to incapacitate us, we did nothing to instigate him.
In Class: Fragments I & II, Tests 1
In Class: Re-write paragraph from the PSSA Coach assignment
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Vocabulary in Context, page 40
Friday, October 2, 2009
Bellringer: Imagine you are a dollar bill. Using the first person (the pronoun I) describe what happens to you during the course of a week.
Proofreading: Poseidon comply. Megan Jacob and me watched as Poseidon crawled out of our toilet, and into our bathroom.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10
In Class: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: "Hephaestus" & "Aphrodite" page 48-52
Monday, October 5, 2009
Bellringer: Write a paragraph on the topic "The Worst Pet Imaginable." Be sure your paragraph includes a topic sentence and at least four supporting sentences.
Proofreading: Poseidon let out a loud bellow that would perturb people in china with this yell he amassed all the cyclopes.
MAD LIBS MONDAY
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10
In Class: PSSA Coach: Chapter 2, Inforational Writing, page 39-40.
In Class: Fragments I & II, Tests 2
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Completing the Sentences page 38-39; English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 3
Bellringer: It's nearing Halloween. What would be your ideal costume and why?
Proofreading: Zeus noticed the myriad of cyclopes, and Poseidon's prodigious form and said, "This is not you're fight, brother."
In Class: PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40 (class time to work on this)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Run-Ons, exercise 3, page 729
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters, page 147, Chapter 32, page 289-290; Complete "Understanding Capital Letters" & "Check your Understanding"
Introduce: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Assignments due:1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 - all homework from unit should be completed;
2. PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40
Bellringer: Choose any two inanimate objects that you can see right now. Imagine that both have distinct personalities. Create a dialogue between these two objects. (10 lines)
ex.
"Hey Flag! You look patriotic today!"
"Yeah, I'm psyched about the upcoming election, Curtain."
"Who are you voting for? I wish I could vote, but the voting booth curtain and I don't get along."
Proofreading: Poseidon responded. "Why do you torment these poor mortals." "I was minding my own business on mount olympus when this yappy dog fluffy wouldn't quite barking. I had to come and stop it."
Review Game: BINGO!
VOCABULARY TEST, UNIT 3
Check and Grade: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be working on their Greek mythology projects
Bellringer: Your school board is considering extending the school day to 5:00 p.m. Write a letter to the school board to state your opinion on extending the school day to 5:00 p.m. - use facts as well as your opinion.
Proofreading:At the sound of his name. Fluffy came bouncing into the yard with a fizzled out lightning bolt in his mouth. You came all the way down from mount olympus for a labradoodle? Poseidon asked.
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 1 & Practice 2, page 149 & 150
In Class: Study Island assignment
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 9, 2009
Bellringer: One minute I was sitting at the dining room table, but then the strangest thing happened. Finish the story, 2 paragraphs minimum.
Proofreading: n/a
Assignments due: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 3, page 151
In Class: Review English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters: Practice 3, page 151
In Class: Study Island assignment
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Monday, October 12, 2009
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (TEACHER IN-SERVICE)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be continuing to work on their Greek mythology project - due this Friday, October 16
Bellringer: Explain how to make a sandwich to a four year old.
Proofreading: Seeing Fluffy Zeus turned himself into a labradoodle to talk to him. When the conversation was over Zeus returned to his normal form and said it is done, I can now return to my castle in the sky.
In Class: PSSA Coach: page 41-42
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be continuing to work on their Greek mythology project - due this Friday, October 16
Bellringer: Finish the story: Goats, sheep, and chickens belong on a farm not in the middle of...
Proofreading: The End. - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. You have one week (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Vocabulary review - "Clouds of Colorful Words" & "Framing Fascinating Words"
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #1
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Assigned: Vocabulary review (Units 1-3 - each class has a varied list) - "Clouds of Colorful Words" & "Framing Fascinating Words" all 20 words by Monday, October 19
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Monday, October 19
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: Explain what students your age can do to benefit the environment by recycling, renewing, and reusing materials.
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: PSSA Coach: page 43
Video: School House Rocks "Grammar Rocks" "Noun:Person, Place, or Thing"
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 430-432, exercise 1 (together as a class)
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 16, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due today at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Monday, October 19
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: It's lost! What could I do now that my...
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #2
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Monday, October 19, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology project due today at the beginning of class. Click here for presentation order
2. Vocabulary Clouds & Frames due Today
3. Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam Tuesday, October 20
4. Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21
Bellringer: Write a convincing letter to the school explaining why you couldn't be there today. Use correct letter format.
MAD LIBS MONDAY!
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 432-433, Compound Nouns, exercise 2
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #3
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Assignments due:
Vocabulary Review of Units 1-3 Exam TODAY
Proofreading story rewritten due Wednesday, October 21 (tomorrow)
Bellringer: Publishers' Clearinghouse knocks on your door with a check for 20 million dollars. They then realizes they're at the wrong address. Write a letter to Publishers' Clearinghouse telling them how you feel. (letter format please)
Proofreading: DUE TOMORROW!
In Class: Test review - online flashcards
In Class:Capitalization Quiz #4
In Class:Review Vocabulary Test
Class time for proofreading rewrite
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Assignments due: Proofreading story rewritten without mistakes
Bellringer: A funny thing happened on my way to... (one paragraph)
Proofreading: DUE TODAY
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #5
In Class: Introduction to Unit 4 (words 1-10)
In Class: Elements of Writing, p. 433-435, exercise 3
Thursday, October 22, 2009Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C definitions 1-20, page 51-53
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: mechanic, spaghetti, airplane, rollerskates, and baby dragon.
Proofreading: ***NEW STORY*** in a galaxy far far away their was a spectacular spaceship containing the bravest 8th grade soldiers in the universe
In Class: Introduction to Unit 4 (words 11-20)
In Class: Introduction to "Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers (due Thursday, October 29th)
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Shape it up" page 44
Video: The Lightning Thief trailer;
Distribute books
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1, pages 1-4
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C Synonyms & Antonyms 1-20, page 55 (due tomorrow);
"Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers (due Wednesday, October 28th)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Level C, synonyms and antonyms 1-20, page 55
Bellringer: Describe an incident where you were required to muster up courage. Why did you have to do so? What were the results?
Proofreading: the group was ousted from planet earth after a frivolous dispute regarding the validity of the dress code the schools only recourse was to dismiss the students from the school and from the planet.
In Class: Elements of Writing page 435, Review A
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1, pages 4-15; Chapter 2 is to be read independently by Monday (pages 16-28)
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Try it Out" page 45
Final presentations
Monday, October 26, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, choosing the right word, page 56, Chapter 2 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: What can you do to volunteer in your community. Why should you volunteer?
Proofreading: without a specific purpose captian Winsor a solicitous and brave leader amassed the eighth grade and put them on the most ornately decorated space shuttle, the uss raven.
Mad Libs Monday
In Class: Last presenters
Quiz: Quiz on chapters 1 & 2
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 3 aloud, Chapter 4 for Wednesday
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, vocabulary in context page 57, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief (for Wednesday)
Bellringer: Write a paragraph describing the person you admire most.
Proofreading: luckily for everyone involved captain winsor has the best lieutenant in the galaxy the staid yoda.
In Class: Elements of Literature, ID Nouns
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences, pages 54-55, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief (for Wednesday)
Bellringer: It was a dark and stormy night...
Proofreading: with yodas amazing jedi skills he discovered 6 students with the power of the force. these students are Hunter, Shane, Trisha, Jerrod, Rachel, and Autumn
QUIZ The Lightning Thief, Chapters 3 & 4
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 (in class); Chapter 6 due Friday
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Assignments due: "Word Works" & "Word Wizard" graphic organizers
Bellringer: Using five of your Unit 4 vocabulary words, write a story that ends with the line "Whew! That was a close one!"
Proofreading: fight evil we will, yoda told his superior six. with that prophetic statement the U.S.S. Raven had a purpose.
In Class: Study Island assignments to be completed
In Class: Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcards or www.spellingcity.com
In Class: Make up work
Friday, October 30, 2009
Assignments due: Chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief & any make up work (including Study Island)
Bellringer: Do you believe in the paranormal? Why or why not?
Vocabulary Review: BINGO
Test: Vocabulary, Unit 4 Exam
Quiz: Chapters 5 & 6 of The LIghtning Thief
Binder check
Read: Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
Assigned: Finish Chapter 7 for Monday, November 2