Congratulations to all the 7th and 8th graders! You completed another NJASK Test! Bravo!

8th: Write 250 words. There are 2 parts to this assignment. This counts as a double quiz grade for "Troy" (30 pts). Part 1: Summarize an event from "DATELINE: Troy" Part 2: Describe the modern day parallel (use a news story in the book and do further research into the incident if necessary)

7th: Read Ch. 1-7 in "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Tuesday. I will be checking your list of vivid verbs from the listening activity, as well as the graphic organizer on Monday. You should also be able to show your team work from Friday's class with Ms. Pankowitz. P.S. I missed you guys this week! :(

6th: Get a good night's rest all week. We will watch the film "Hoot" next week. Good Luck on the NJASK! Do your VERY VERY best!!!

due to NJASK testing, homework for Thursday night is the same as the homework for Wednesday night! :)

8th: Continue working on the notecards for your research paper. On Thursday afternoon, I will check notecards and collect the revised outlines. All outlines must be revised. The second outline will also count as a quiz grade. Vocabulary 27/28 quiz is tomorrow afternoon.

7th: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Lesson 28. The vocabulary quiz is Friday, April 30.

6th: As class begins on Thursday, I will check for 3 completed paragraphs on your research paper. The next paragraph will be due at the end of the period. Study Vocabulary 27/28, the QUIZ is tomorrow, Thurs. April 29.

8th: Notecards are due tomorrow. Make sure you follow the correct format. Vocab 28 will be checked in the afternoon, too.

7th: Vocabulary Lesson 28 is due tomorrow.

6th: Write the second paragraph of your research paper, using the notes from the section on "Behavior". Vocabulary Lesson 28 is due tomorrow.

8th: 30 notecards are due on Tuesday. Read the poem and complete the questions on "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud".

7th: Read the poem entitled "Check" and fill in the worksheets.

6th: Write the "Recycling Matters" poem. Type it. Include your name and the date. Give the poem an original title. Write the first paragraph of the body of your research report on the physical characteristics of your chosen species.

8th: Outlines are due by 8am Friday morning. You can use email to send it, if necessary. 30 Notecards are due on Tuesday, April 27. Complete the poetry questions "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Monday.

7th: Respond in paragraph form to the first journal topic in "Where the Red Fern Grows".

6th: If you were absent today, please attend the test make-up at 7:45 am tomorrow morning in Rm. 64. Complete the "Check" poem response sheets after reading the poem twice!

Congratulations to everyone for your hard work and effort at the Cranbury School Science Expo!

8th: Sentence Outlines for the research paper are due at the end of the day tomorrow. Read your research articles tonight and prepare your rough outline. Use the teacher example handout as a format for your outline.

7th: Complete the poem comparison worksheet "Star" and "Night" by Teasdale. Also, complete the "The Jacket" packet questions after reading the passage.

6th: Study for the HOOT test. Test is tomorrow! Complete your teamwork packet neatly and thoroughly. You will be graded for neatness and effort. I expect to see "excellence" every day, starting TODAY!!!

Good luck to everyone at tomorrow's Cranbury School Science Expo!!

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 27 is due tomorrow.

8th: Print 3 additional articles for your research paper using online newspaper and magazine archives. Bring the articles to class!

7th: Plan your topic for the explanatory writing prompt about doing something "special" for a family member or friend.

6th: Write your "explanations" for the quotes on the "SAY WHAT?" page.

8th: I will check notecards on Monday morning. You should have at least 10 completed from your class time on Friday. Also, read/complete the "Vegetarian: Meat or No Meat" article and questions.

7th: Read/complete the "Vegetarian: Meat or No Meat" article and questions.

6th: Read and complete the NJASK practice. Make sure you have finished reading Hoot. Next week, I would like to see the sections on Diet and Predators completed in your notetaking packet for the endangered species research paper.

8th: Type your thesis statement for your research paper.

7th: Complete "In the Pear Tree" handout, (read and answer questions).

6th: Complete the "How Doth the Little Crocodile" poetry worksheets.

8th: Read and complete questions for "In the Pear Tree" (handout)

7th: Complete the "Eat Drink & More" packet and questions.

6th: Poetry worksheet.

All grades, vocabulary lesson is due tomorrow.

8th: Continue highlighting your research articles.

7th: Complete the poetry worksheets (Saki questions).

6th: Complete p. 130 & 132 in the handout.

8th: print out 3 substantive, valid research articles for your paper. Bring the articles to class on Monday.

7th: Finish reading Tangerine over the weekend.

6th: Finish reading Hoot over the weekend.

No HW tonite due to Social Studies and World Language exams tomorrow! Study hard!

8th: NJ ASK practice packet. Tomorrow is the spring Learnia Assessment !
7th: Finish reading Tangerine by Monday. Choose an SSR by Monday. Complete the NJASK practice packet by tomorrow.
6th: Finish reading Hoot by Monday. Tonight, complete the pre-writing for tomorrow's persuasive writing task. You will promote the value of an environmental club at Cranbury School. ( Note: this is a fictional prompt, this is NOT happening at our school. :) Find an SSR by Monday.

8th: Prepare for the Socratic Seminar. You MUST have a set of notes to respond to the important questions that are raised by this very deep and powerful novel.

7th: NO HW!

6th: NO HW!