8th: Using your written response from yesterday's class, transform your reflections into a poem. Topic: What makes you unique and how do you feel about your uniqueness?

Xmas Break: 2 page typed reflection about your good deed(s). See the assignment handout for details.

7th: HW for the Xmas break:

1. Locate a book source on your Wax Museum subject and bring it to class on Jan 3

2. Print 3 articles (one must come from NY Times, Time Archive or Newsweek archive.

3. Read a lot about your subject and fill in the outline form, tracing the basic facts of this person's life.

6th: Complete the vocabulary practice Exercise A only on pp. 58 & 59 of the packet about Apollo's Tree.

8th: Today we talked about stereotyping and prejudice. We discussed how difficult it is for some people to be treated as equals, because they are different in some way. Would you want to live in a world in which everyone is the same? (100 words)

7th: Continue Wax Museum reading.

6th: pp. 28,32,34 in your Ceres & Proserpina packet.

No HW on 12/16 due to Winter Concert Performance.

8th: Prepare for the test on Christmas Carol. Complete the THEME worksheet. Bring the worksheet to class on Monday. It counts toward your final assessment grade.

7th: Prepare for the test on Christmas Carol. Complete the THEME worksheet. Bring the worksheet to class on Monday. It counts toward your final assessment grade.

6th: Choose 5 words from the GREEK WORD CHART and research the connection to the Ancient Greek myths. Remember, all the words on the chart can be traced to the Greek Myths. Your job is to find out HOW.

All grades! Vocabulary Test Lessons 11/12.

We are collecting Bullying Survey Permission forms from all students.

8th: Read Stave 4.

7th: Complete the graphic organizer for "Ghosts of the Past". You will write about your regret in class tomorrow, and create a vivid picture of your imaginary ghost.

6th: Read pp. 6-14 in Heroes, Gods & Monsters. Write 3 fascinating facts about both myths. (total of 6)

Please bring in $2! Hint Hint! Dec 17th 7:30 am!!! We need volunteers to bring water and juice!

SUBMIT SIGNED BULLYING SURVEY PERMISSION FORMS TO ME TOMORROW!

8th: Answer all questions on the conflict/theme worksheet (#1, 2,3 ). Write in complete sentences.

7th: Your fictional narrative is due tomorrow. Attach the graphic organizer, draft cover sheet, peer editing worksheets (green) and your drafts. At least one draft must be marked with the opening strategy # and the sensory imagery target areas. You should also demonstrate correct dialogue format, and use interesting tag lines! Read Stave 4 by Thursday.

6th: Read the Greek History and Culture packet, answer all the questions in complete sentences.

Remember $2 for the secret FUND....hint hint

8th: Find examples of humor in Stave 2. Prepare for quiz on Stave 2 on Monday. Read ahead, the entire story must be completed by Monday Dec 20.

7th: fill in the Sensory Imagery chart for Stave 2 in the Christmas Carol, # 1 & 2. Read Stave 3 by Tuesday. Complete the Frequently Confused Words packet by Monday, Dec 17. (15 pts) Quiz on these words is Tuesday.

6th: Study the 12 major gods/goddesses of Greek Mythology, they are called the "Pantheon". You must know the names of the gods and their most important "job". Ex: Zeus was the King of the gods. Athena was the goddess of wisdom......Quiz is on Tuesday for all of these gods and their jobs.

8th: Read Stave 1 in the Christmas Carol. Be prepared for a reading quiz tomorrow on this chapter.

7th: Frequently Confused Words Packet is due Monday. Wax Museum subject choices are due next Wednesday, so begin to explore some possibilities.

6th: No HW.

Happy Hanukkah!

8th: Visit the Victorian Home. Answer the questions for any 2 of the rooms in the house. Answer the questions on white lined paper.

7th: Complete the "Words of Wisdom" door knocker !

6th: Study for your test on "When my Name is Keoko".

BRING IN $2 FOR THE "GENERAL FUND" (hint: Dec 17)

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 11 due tomorrow.

8th: Read the entire packet of information on the life of Charles Dickens. There will be a quiz on the facts tomorrow. Visit the BBC website, and watch the video on his life. In addition, play the game that takes you through the streets of London (it's a link from the BBC page). Fill in the worksheet completely.

7th; Complete your Fictional Narrative. Attach all drafts and the rubric. Fill in the holiday worksheet.

6th: Write a complete theme sentence for each of the six topics from "When my Name is Keoko". The test on the novel is Wednesday.

8th Grade:
-- Study for The Pearl test on Monday!
-- Prepare quotations for the in-class written essay about The Pearl and greed on your 4x6 inch note card!

7th: Finish reading Stave 1 in a Christmas Carol. Answer #7-10 in the study packet. Write your answers neatly on white lined paper or type them. Begin to review the list of 100 Greatest Heroes to make a great choice about your Wax Museum subject.

6th Grade
-- Finish reading When My Name Was Keoko
-- Complete three quotes/observations on the reflection chart

8th Grade:
--- Complete online poll: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhNY0MyWDhQVHdrRmdINFZ5VW9fM3c6MQ
(You may have to copy and paste the link into the address bar at the top of your web browser.)
-- Prepare for The Pearl test on Monday!

7th: Write a long paragraph (120 words at least) , rich in sensory details, to "insert" into your Fictional Narrative. Use at least 3 senses in your description. This should be typed for tomorrow. Study for the Vocab Test on Lessons 9 & 10.

6th Grade:
---Read chapters 23-28 in When My Name Was Keoko
---Write a reflection of at least seventy five words about your project

8th Grade:
-- Write fifty words relating your assigned motif/symbol to the theme of The Pearl. Use specific examples to prepare for the project tomorrow!
-- Study for Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10

7th: Begin to contemplate your Wax Museum subject choice. Complete the Victorian House tour and answer the questions for at least 2 of the rooms. Your final draft of the fictional narrative is due on Tues, Dec 7.

6th
-- Complete Mini Project for tomorrow! Be prepared to present to your team; make sure you have at least 1.5 pages double spaced with size 12 font as your project or supplementing your visual project.
-- Study for Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10