8th: Read up to p. 109. "I will answer the advertisement" . Write 100 words on

what does Poe think of mankind, women, the human mind? good and evil? authority?

Choose a few and write about it.

7th: Write the poem "I am From" using the template. Type the finished poem. Give it an ORIGINAL TITLE.

6th: Continue working on SSR Book Talk, due Monday. Make predictions in your "Reading Workshop" packet. Continue reading in your Reading Workshop book.

6th Grade
-- Write one page (hand written or typed double spaced) of your personal narrative including one of the leads we discussed (with either dialogue, onomatopoeia, action, description, or foreshadowing)
--Continue reading your reading workshop book (you should be 2/3rds of the way done by Tuesday!)
--Bring your flash drive to school with your picture book slides on it

7th grade: Finish your "Immigrant Experience" essay (double spaced typed). Reflect on what you've learned from this person and how it will make you think about things differently!

8th Grade
--Read up to page 88 in your Poe anthology ("The Murders in the Rue Morgue" up to the paragraph the end of the newspaper article, which is the paragraph that ends "...There is not, however, the shadow of a clew apparent.") and continue to take notes in your packet!
--Write 75 words about forensic science and your knowledge of the techniques that are used to solve crimes.

PLEASE BRING IN MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR THE FOOD BANK! FEED THE NEEDY! :)

End of Quarter Assessments: November 10

Grade 8 Exam: Edgar Allen Poe Writing/Reading Exam: You will read a story, answer questions on it, and write an essay in class (I will give you the topic on Tues.)

Grades 6 & 7 Exam : Students will read a story, then complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions which include using literary terms, finding details, and making inferences while actively reading. The words in Lessons 1-7 (vocabulary workbooks) will be on the exam. Use the flashcards to begin drilling the words! WORDS ARE POWER!

Tonight's Homework 10/26
8th Grade:
--Part of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue:" read page 73 (starting at the bottom with "The narrative which follows will appear to the reader....") to page 80 (up until the paragraph that starts "EXTRAORDINARY MURDERS") in your Poe anthology.
--Answer study guide questions 1-5

7th: Finish reading "Name Nombres". Complete all the questions on p. 74 of the same packet. Fill in all the lines!

6th Grade:
-- Finish writing dialogue opening for your personal narrative
--Write another opening with either onomatopoeia or action
--Read from your reading workshop book and complete the the Home-Link for "questioning the text" by writing at least five questions that you think of while you were reading.

SSR DUE: Monday, Nov 1.

ALL GRADES: WE NEED MACARONI AND CHEESE!

Vocabulary Lesson 7 is due for all grades!

8th
--Finish "The Raven" packet (use this link if you need help: http://www.teachersfirst.com/share/raven/st1.html )
--Write 100 words about whether or not you think human thought and/or behavior is predictable and whether it will ever be predictable.

7th: Complete the nickname chart. Begin working on your "Immigrant Experience" interview.

6th
--Complete the illustrations and descriptions for your narrative storyboard with AT LEAST 10 pictures that cover all the events in your story from start to finish.
--Make a connection in your book and record it in your Reading Workshop Packet
--Describe something you visualize in your Reading Workshop Packet

ALL GRADES: SSR Assessment is November 1st!

All GRADES: We need to collect boxes of Macaroni & Cheese. Please fill up our collection box!

8th: See homework description on Thursday's posting.

7th: Reflect on Oliverio's statement (see homework sheet) 100 words or more.

6th: Complete the "Choosing the Topic of my Personal Narrative" and the "Trying out my Personal Narrative" sections on the handout from class.

8th: Final copy of Gothic Tale is due on Monday. Print the final draft in double spaced TNR 12 font. All parts of this assignment must be stapled together. The final narrative should also be send via email to my school address, in the proper format. If you are missing part of the required elements for the publication, your story will NOT be published in our class anthology, so please follow the guidelines carefully. Quiz on "Fall of the House of Usher" is Monday. SSR TEST : November 1

7th: Final Copy of your essay on "your responsibility to society" is due tomorrow. Staple all pre-writing and first copies to your final. All work must be shown. Also, fill in the worksheet for the drama scene between Rob and Brad.

6th: Complete your seeds worksheet. Begin reading ahead in your new "partner" reading workshop book.

ALL GRADES: Vocab 5/6 test, Thursday Oct 20.

8th: Revise the exposition of your gothic tale, using your saved file to add more details to enrich your setting. Print it out and bring it to class.

7th: Drama Analysis Worksheet - read the scene and answer the questions, fill in all lines for each question. SSR Book Talk is due on November 1, see me tomorrow for details. Latin Heritage Author Profile project due Monday.

6th: Seeds for personal narrative.... SSR Book Talk is due on November 1, see me tomorrow for details.

All grade: Vocabulary Test 5/6 Thursday, October 21.

8th: Choose one bullet point from your assigned section on the themes in Poe's writing. Write 75 words - give examples from the stories you've read.

7th: Hand in your "Responsibility to Society" essay tomorrow. Attach all pre-writing and graphic organizers, staple. Study for the "Parts of Speech" review quiz tomorrow.

6th: Begin your powerpoint scrapbook pages. Read in your SSR.

8th : see homework from yesterday. ALso, please keep in mind that the completed gothic tale is due in class on Tuesday. You MUST have a flash drive in class on Monday.

7th: Write the introduction/conclusion for your essay. Must include a LEAD/HOOK. Submit your completed first draft on Monday!

6th: Read pp. 802-809 Complete the assigned homework given after the film on the life of Harry Houdini. There will be a quiz on Monday on the reading and film.

8th grade: Write one full page of your gothic tale by Monday. Bring flash drive to class. Use one of the story starters to grab your reader's attention. Show me your completed graphic organizer/story plan on Monday.

7th: Picture Book Page due Friday! Write the body paragraphs for your essay, due tomorrow too.

6th: Read pp. 802-803 in your online textbook to prepare for tomorrow. Meet me in the large group room (other end of the building) for English tomorrow.

8th: Study for "Parts of Speech" quiz tomorrow. Use the grammar packet to study the definitions of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.

7th: Study for the 3 cups of Tea Test. Fill out the graphic organizer for your essay. Picture book page is due Friday.

6th: No homework! :)

All grades: SSR end of quarter assessment: November 1st!

8th: Tombstone due tomorrow.

7th: People Identification Worksheet due Wednesday, Picture book page for 3 Cups of Tea is due FRIDAY (extension). Test: Thursday, begin reviewing for it tonight!

6th: Read Ch. 24-25

ALL GRADES: Vocabulary Lesson 5 is due tomorrow.

8th: Complete the graphic organizer, fill in all boxes with lots of detail...... plan your Gothic story! Tombstone is due Wednesday. Reading quiz for the Black Cat is tomorrow.

7th: Story page due on Wednesday. Test on 3 Cups of Tea is Thursday.

6th: Read Ch. 21 - 23 tonight!

All grades: Required....enter your current SSR book titles on a regular basis. On Monday, your entries will be verified. We will ask to see your current SSR in class. (10 pt check)

8th Grade: p. 24 in grammar practice packet. Finish reading "The Black Cat" and answer one of the discussion questions in paragraph form (75 words min)

7th Grade: Complete the online poll form.

6th Grade: p. 30, 32 ( Character Motivation practice) Read Ch. 16-20 in Freak the Mighty.

8th grade: Complete p. 9, 17, 19, 23 grammar practice sheets. Test on Parts of Speech is next week!

7th grade:

- Complete the poll
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZ0M2RPaWVsNjVhMHJQc0liRjJ3eVE6MQ
- Complete "Investigating My Motives" Final Draft for tomorrow!
- Complete "Informative Essay" for Monday!

6th grade:

Read Ch. 12-15 in Freak the Mighty.

Change a few words in your quote to make the characterization more like the style of a fairy tale.

8th grade: Complete one of the following: a) Research the "insanity defense" or "How to tell if someone is lying" --- both topics relate to the stories of Edgar Allen Poe, we will discuss how in our next class......(150 - 250 words)
7th grade: 1. Take the Polls:
Monday about the debate:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZ5RDRTN1NsRVFmcl9Udlh2cW5tSmc6MQ
**Copy and paste the hyperlink into the address bar at the top of your web browser!

Tuesday about the Pillars of Character:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGNxczE1TmxfX1czand6Mi1aUGQ2SHc6MQ#gid=0
**Copy and paste the hyperlink into the address bar at the top of your web browser!

2. Read chapters 19-20 in Three Cups of Tea

3. Finish your final draft of the Investigating My Motives assignment for Friday!

6th grade:

1. Read through chapter 10 (do NOT read chapter 11)
2. Fill out the online form or poll. (You do not need to print this out; just make sure you submit it with your first and last name!)
Here is the link:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEM5b2JVZWVVNHFUbTkwSVlmSC1Wb0E6MQ#gid=0

****Highlight the link above (from the "https://" to the very last part "#gid=o" ; then copy and paste it into the address bar where the "https://www.......etc) usually is. Make sure you delete all of the text that was there before pasting the link above into the address bar!

3. Wish Andrew Wong a happy belated birthday when you see him next! It is his birthday today!

8th: Finish reading The Tell Tale Heart!

All grades: Complete Vocabulary Lesson 4 tonight!

8th grade: Visit this link and log your vote: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDUxVzM0b29xT1VLMVFqMW5fNWFvLUE6MQ

7th:Review your partner's Investigating My Own Motives draft and fill out the Student Revision Sheet.

Read up to chapter 18 in Three Cups of Tea if you haven't already done so.

And fill out this survey to show you've checked the homework blog!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZ5RDRTN1NsRVFmcl9Udlh2cW5tSmc6MQ

6th: Complete p. 15 in Character Motivation packet. Bring your SSR to class tomorrow! Study for test on subjects/predicates/identifying fragments.

8th: Research the "Death Theories" concerning Poe's mysterious death. Answer all questions in complete sentences.

7th: Read Ch. 15-18 in 3 Cups of Tea. Bring drafts to class Monday !

6th: Sentence Fragment worksheet. Mark S or F. For Fragments, create complete sentences on separate sheet of white lined paper.