October Assignments
Below you will find the assignments for English 8 (both in class and outside of class)
Block 3, 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
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: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10 (started yesterday, finish today)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Run-On Sentences, page 364-367, exercise 3, questions 1-10
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: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: "Hephaestus" & "Aphrodite" page 48-52
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters, page 147, Chapter 32, page 289-290; Complete "Understanding Capital Letters" & "Check your Understanding"
Assigned:
1. English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (due Monday)
2. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Completing the Sentence, page 38-39 (due Tuesday);
3. Foldable (due Wednesday)
Monday, October 5, 2009
MAD LIBS MONDAY
Assignment due: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (due Monday)
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.
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (review & grade); Practice 3 & 4 (with partners)
Video: School House Rocks: Grammar "Nouns"
In Class: Elements of Writing, Identifying Nouns, page 430-432
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."
Review: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework - ALL
In Class: PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40
In Class: Elements of Writing: Compound Nouns, page 432-433, exercise 2
In Class: Elements of Literature, Parts of Speech, Identifying Nouns, Worksheet #1
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."
Check and Grade: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework
VOCABULARY TEST, UNIT 3
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
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: Elements of Writing, Chapter 14: The Parts of Speech: Nouns, exercise 3: Identifying Nouns 1-10
In Class: Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths: "Perseus" page 109-113
In Class: Study Island
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:
In Class: Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths: "Perseus" page 109-113
In Class: Noun packet
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
In Class: Capitalization Quiz
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
Game: Noun alphabet soup
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 44
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 434-435, Review A
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #2
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 16, 2009
Assignments due: GREEK MYTHOLOGY PROJECTS DUE!!!
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: Elements of Writing, page 435-436, Concrete/Abstract Nouns
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #3
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Monday, October 19, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology projects (continued) 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.
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
Mad Libs Monday
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 435-436, Concrete/Abstract Nouns
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #4
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 #5
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: Introduction to Unit 4
In Class: Elements of Writing, Intro. to the Pronoun, page 436-437, exercise 4
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Try it out" page 45 & 144-147
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Assignments 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 Wednesday, October 28th)
In Class: Elements of Writing Pronouns, page 438-439, ex. 5
Distribute: The Lightning Thief books;
Read: The Lightning Thief Chapter 1 (in class, pages 1-16); Chapter 2 due Monday (pages 16-28)
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, Punctuation: page 737-739, ex. 1, end marks
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2 is to be read independently by Monday (pages 16-28)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Relative Pronouns: pages 440-441
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 Writing, Indefinite Pronouns: pg. 442-443, ex. 8
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentence, pages 54-55, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief
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
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
QUIZ: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 3 & 4
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 in class, Chapter 6 due Friday
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 3, 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
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: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 729, Review G, 1-10 (started yesterday, finish today)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Run-On Sentences, page 364-367, exercise 3, questions 1-10
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: Demonstrated how to make foldables
In Class: "Hephaestus" & "Aphrodite" page 48-52
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Capital Letters, page 147, Chapter 32, page 289-290; Complete "Understanding Capital Letters" & "Check your Understanding"
Assigned:
1. English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (due Monday)
2. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Completing the Sentence, page 38-39 (due Tuesday);
3. Foldable (due Wednesday)
Monday, October 5, 2009
MAD LIBS MONDAY
Assignment due: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (due Monday)
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.
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 13, Practice 2 (review & grade); Practice 3 & 4 (with partners)
Video: School House Rocks: Grammar "Nouns"
In Class: Elements of Writing, Identifying Nouns, page 430-432
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."
Review: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework - ALL
In Class: PSSA Coach, Chapter 2, Informational Text, page 39-40
In Class: Elements of Writing: Compound Nouns, page 432-433, exercise 2
In Class: Elements of Literature, Parts of Speech, Identifying Nouns, Worksheet #1
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."
Check and Grade: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3 homework
VOCABULARY TEST, UNIT 3
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
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: Elements of Writing, Chapter 14: The Parts of Speech: Nouns, exercise 3: Identifying Nouns 1-10
In Class: Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths: "Perseus" page 109-113
In Class: Study Island
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:
In Class: Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths: "Perseus" page 109-113
In Class: Noun packet
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
In Class: Capitalization Quiz
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
Game: Noun alphabet soup
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 44
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 434-435, Review A
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #2
Class Time: DI Greek Mythology project; due on October 16
Friday, October 16, 2009
Assignments due: GREEK MYTHOLOGY PROJECTS DUE!!!
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: Elements of Writing, page 435-436, Concrete/Abstract Nouns
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #3
PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS & PEER EVALUATIONS
Presentation Order
Monday, October 19, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Greek Mythology projects (continued) 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.
Proofreading - Please rewrite all of your proofreading assignments into one cohesive story without mistakes. They can be typed or handwritten. (DUE WEDNESDAY, October 21)
Mad Libs Monday
In Class: Elements of Writing, page 435-436, Concrete/Abstract Nouns
In Class: Capitalization Quiz #4
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 #5
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: Introduction to Unit 4
In Class: Elements of Writing, Intro. to the Pronoun, page 436-437, exercise 4
In Class: PSSA Coach, "Try it out" page 45 & 144-147
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Assignments 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 Wednesday, October 28th)
In Class: Elements of Writing Pronouns, page 438-439, ex. 5
Distribute: The Lightning Thief books;
Read: The Lightning Thief Chapter 1 (in class, pages 1-16); Chapter 2 due Monday (pages 16-28)
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, Punctuation: page 737-739, ex. 1, end marks
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2 is to be read independently by Monday (pages 16-28)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Relative Pronouns: pages 440-441
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 Writing, Indefinite Pronouns: pg. 442-443, ex. 8
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
In Class: Study Island & make up work
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentence, pages 54-55, Chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief
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
In Class: PSSA Coach, Lesson 5 "Necessary and Unnecessary Content" page 46-47
QUIZ: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 3 & 4
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 in class, Chapter 6 due Friday
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
