Monday, May 14, 2012

Week of May 14 - Classwork and Homework

Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or have incomplete work to finish.

We welcome student teacher Adina Lepp to our LA classes through the remainder of spring term.


Reading/Writing


Autobiographies & Time Travel Stories - past due; if not done continuing editing and word processing


Soldier's Heart, a civil war novel about PTSD - final test - short essay answer

Final poster project - well-designed, thematic personal poster to include at least three written assignments from this year; directions provided which will include three; these will be publicly displayed in the courtyard during 8th grade promotion

Grammar practice - ongoing

SOCIAL STUDIES
Ellis Island preparation - students are researching and preparing their characters mainly in class. The event will be at Monroe Wed., May 23, periods 1 through 3. For more info visit the Ellis Island page.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Week of May 7 - Classwork/Homework

Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or have incomplete work to finish.

We welcome student teacher Adina Lepp to our LA classes through the remainder of spring term.

May 11 - EARLY RELEASE 12:15pm


Reading/Writing


Autobiographies - Finish typing in class Mon-Tue and turn in


Time Travel Stories - Finish by Thu

Schedule for Soldier's Heart, a civil war novel about PTSD:
Mon - hmwk. read Ch. 2
Tue - hmwk. read Ch. 3; quiz through Ch 2
Wed - hmwk. read Ch. 4
Thu - hmwk. read Ch.
Fri - hmwk. read Ch. 6; quiz through ch 3-5

Grammar practice - ongoing

SOCIAL STUDIES
States and capitals map quiz
Prepare and practice presentations
Take notes on presentations