Wednesday, September 30, 2009

September 30, 2009

6th grade: Work on your Literary Day presentation. Review the directions for the "Freak the Mighty" scrapbook and print out at least 3 pictures to contribute to the scrapbook.
7th grade: You must submit your Literary Day poem selection by tomorrow. Review for the Pigman test on Friday.
8th grade: Start working on your literary day presentation. Complete the vocabulary worksheet for the "Black Cat" in your Poe packet.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

6th Grade Writing Task: Quarter One

Your original narrative is currently in progress. You should have completed the pre-writing pages in your yellow storybuilding packet by now. Remember, you need the following elements: 1) interesting, dynamic characters 2) a rich setting 3) a successful story starter 4) a plot with development and resolution 5) dialogue in your story 6) an interesting conflict and climax. Deadline for rough copy: Friday, October 2nd.

September 24,2009

Grade 6: Read Ch. 17- 20 in Freak the Mighty by Friday
Grade 7: Read Ch. 14 & 15 in Pigman by Thursday
Grade 8: Flowers for Algernon Essay Revision due Tuesday Sept 29