8th: Exam on Monday! Study Vocab 16-24. Socratic Seminar, Thurs. April 7.

7th: No HW!

6th: Study the key words and phrases from Chew On This for tomorrow's test. Bring your book sources and print two more articles on your topic by Monday.

Exam Week!

8th: Study for exam. Writer's Notebook will be checked tomorrow.

7th: Study for exam. Writer's Notebook will be checked tomorrow.

6th: pp. 627-628 "How to Paraphrase" from your resource. (also see comments on Friday's post)

IMPORTANT: March 30 is the exam for 6th grade & 7th grade. It will include Vocab 16-24. Sixth graders will also be asked to write a persuasive essay on "Chew On This". Grade 8 exam is April 4

Change: SSR Skits due March 31, all grades!

8th: Finish reading the novel and complete the handout.

7th: No HW! Great job, everyone, on your Wax Museum performances!

6th: Bring in at least one book source, for your research paper, on Monday for 10 pts. Begin reading about your topic. Fill in at least one source card for your book (cover of notetaking packet). Begin research on the internet about your topic too. On Tuesday, you must submit at least 2 additional articles, from a website (edu, gov, org), online encyclopedia, or magazine. Do not submit an article from Wikipedia.

VOCABULARY TEST LESSONS 23/24 tomorrow, all grades!

8th: Courtroom Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow!

7th: Rehearse your role-play tonight for tomorrow's Wax Museum performance. Good Luck to all of you!

6th: p. 596 in the research manual packet (how to avoid plagiarizing information)

If you have not had yours approved yet, select the sub-topics for the research paper. Locate a book source as soon as possible!!!

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 24 due tomorrow! Lessons 16-24 are on the exam: March 30! Study every night!

8th: Ch. 19-24 in TKAM.

7th: Read both poems and answer the assigned questions on the handout.

6th: Check out the two great nutrition websites and write down at least 6 facts you've learned. Have fun and play games on these two great websites: nutritioninteractive.com and bam.gov (complete web address is located on your packet)

Fill in the online form for your research paper topic:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dERWZUpKQWJmdHFNQ0Q4VERrNlNxUWc6MQ

8th: Read Ch. 19-24 by Tuesday. See me on Monday for the written work.

7th: Memorize your Wax Museum speech.

6th: Read "BIG" in Chew On This over the weekend. Answer the questions on p. 313 as you were assigned.

8th: Use the internet to learn more about the Scottsboro Trial. Research the "accused" and write down a few notes for each.

7th: Memorize speeches daily. You will perform the speech in class on Monday. You should be ready! Study the literary terms and review the Highwayman poem.

6th: Complete columns 1 & 2 (on the chart we started in class today) in your research topic packet. BRING YOUR FLASHDRIVES TO CLASS TOMORROW! everyone must have access to their persuasive essays -- you will be revising them in class tomorrow!

8th: Vocab Lesson 23

7th: Vocab 21/22 test rescheduled for tomorrow!

Final draft of speech, attached to first draft, due tomorrow! Vocab Lesson 23 tomorrow! Listen to the Highwayman online and answer #3 (next page, after the poem)

6th: Use this link to learn more about your eating habits. Calculate your pyramid. Make a chart/list of the 6 groups and calculate your levels as either "on target", "warning" or "Danger".

Here's the link: (you need to cut and paste it into your browser)

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtPrint/WSIHW000/23722/20988/232308.html?d=dmtContent&hide=t&k=basePrint

Read the NYTimes article and answer the assigned questions. (50 words or more)

8th: Review your notes and articles #1-5, for the Civil Rights Movement test. Read Ch. 19-21 by Tuesday. Complete pp. 80-82 in the Character Analysis handout for To Kill a Mockingbird. You are analyzing the characters as dynamic or static, flat or round.

7th: Vocabulary Test on Lessons 21/22 is Monday! Final draft of speech due on Tuesday. Poster due on Thursday, 3/17. Work on these projects over the weekend. Memorize speeches!

6th: Read Ch. 5 "Stop the Pop" and answer 3 questions on p. 312 --- remember you need 75 words for each question.

ALL GRADES: Vocab Test tomorrow, Lessons 21/22

8th: Read Ch. 12-18 in TKAM. Respond to the writing prompt from the Holocaust presentation. (100-150 words)

7th: What is your definition of HONOR and who is a good example of an honorable person? (50 words or more)

6th: Complete pp. 7,8,9 in the fun nutrition facts packet. Read Ch. 5 by Monday and complete the questions on p. 312. Remember, all responses should be a minimum of 75 words each.

8th: bring in one question, written on a notecard, to address to the Holocaust speaker. Ch. 12-18 due on Thursday. Review the courtroom vocabulary nightly in preparation for a test. Review the Civil Rights handouts for the test on Monday, March 14.

7th: NO HW!

6th: What type of opening strategy does the author use in Chapter 4? Explain. For more information about food additives, check out this link by pasting it into your browser:

http://www.actiononadditives.com/

ALL GRADES: Vocab 22 is due on Tuesday.

8th: Read Ch. 12-18 in TKAM by Thursday. Prinr your research articles for tomorrow's timed persuasive essays and prepare to write the essay by reviewing your notes and planning it.

7th: The first draft of your speech is due tomorrow.

6th: Complete p. 2 in the fun nutrition facts packet. Read Ch. 4 in Chew on This and make sure you've written your responses to at least 3 questions from p. 312 on "The Secret of the Fries"!

8th: Read Ch. 8-11. Complete the character comparison handout.

7th: The typed speech for your Wax Museum project is due on Tuesday, March 8.

6th: Read Ch. 4, complete the discussion questions on p. 312 by Tuesday. Your persuasive essay is due on Monday. You must attach your 1st and 2nd copies to your final draft, and include your peer editing sheets, and research articles. You lose a significant number of points for missing parts of this assignment.

8th: Visit the Jim Crow website, complete the written reflection. Read Ch. 8-11 in TKAM by Friday.

7th: Final copy with all required elements of the Wax Museum project is due on Friday! Complete the poetry analysis form from class today.

6th: IMPORTANT: I am looking for copies of "The Cat in the Hat". If you have a copy, please bring it to school tomorrow! We need it for class! Thanks!

1)Read Ch. 3 and answer 3 questions on p. 312 for this chapter.

2) Complete the "Key Words" chart for Ch. 3.

3) Due to the internet problems we had today, the persuasive essays are now due on Monday.

4) p. 405 in today's writing packet is due on Friday.

8th:Read Ch. 4-7 in TKAM. Write a brief paragraph about the main characters. Include 3 adjectives for each character: Atticus, Scout, Jem, Dill, Calpurnia, Aunt Alexandra, Boo Radley.

7th: Edit your paper for comma usage and transitions. Bring your flash drive tomorrow. Be prepared to revise/edit your paper tomorrow in class.

6th: No HW! :) happy Tuesday! But remember, Chapter 3 is due on Thursday!

ALL STUDENTS: Please bring food for the food drive! We also need personal care items like shampoo, diapers, baby products. The food banks are suffering a severe shortage this year.