8th: Your reflection log for Anne Frank will be checked tomorrow. You were asked to select key quotations from the diary, and react meaningfully to each quotation. What does it mean to you and why is it important?

7th: No HW

6th: Fill in the chart analyzing the possible symbolism, supernatural events, and moral/lesson for "The Crane Maiden". (there are 3 boxes to fill in on the cover page of the packet)

all grades: Vocabulary Lesson 17 is due tomorrow!

8th: see HW on previous post

7th: Your outline is due tomorrow! See your Wax Museum guidebook for a great example of the correct format for your outline!

6th: p. 31 --practice brainstorming details for writing interesting paragraphs!

Due to scheduling conflicts with activity photos on Friday, the vocabulary test for grades 6 & 8 is now rescheduled for Monday, January 30.

8th: Finish reading Anne Frank's diary. Complete the 4 writing tasks (min of 150 words each). Complete the reflection log on Anne Frank (choose quotation and interpret).

7th: Your typed sentence outline (follow the example in your Wax Museum guidebook) is due on Tuesday. You will be graded on FORMAT and CONTENT.

6th: Paragraphing Packet - p. 38 --choose one of the "weak" paragraphs and write a new one about the same topic! Type your paragraph, it's due on Monday! (first page of the packet)

All grades: Friday, January 27 : Vocabulary Test 15/16

8th: Finish reading Anne Frank's diary. Reflection charts and 4 writing selections, will be due on Tuesday, January 31.

7th: Continue reading and taking notes on your Wax Museum subject. Outlines are due on Tuesday, January 31.

6th: Pandora's Box project is due Friday. Write a well-organized paragraph, glue it onto your box, decorate your box with colorful images representing the virtue you chose to represent.

All grades: The Midyear English Assessment, Monday January 23 will include the cumulative vocabulary from Lessons 8-15 in the Vocabulary for Achievement workbook. Cut out the flashcards in the back of the book for drill and practice this weekend.

8th: Study the Holocaust background notes, charts, and handouts. There are 10 questions on this topic. You will also be asked to read two interesting articles about the Holocaust and respond to 20 questions about the readings.

7th: Re-read the "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography article, annotate, and reflect. One section of the exam will relate to understanding the main ideas and details of her life.

6th: Review your notes and exam sheet, re-read the assigned myths in "Heroes Gods and Monsters". Study the 12 god and goddesses. Review the cultural values of the Greeks. Review the characteristics of myths.

All grades: Vocabulary Test 15/16 on Thursday, January 19.

Midyear Exam - January 23 will include Vocabulary Lessons 8-15

8th: Read to p. 80 in Anne Frank by Thursday. Fill in the character charts with 3 details for each of the main characters.

7th: Continue working on your Wax Museum notecards.

6th: Read the inspiring quotes by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Choose one. Interpret it's meaning and explain why it inspires you. (100 words or more)

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 16 is due on Tuesday.

8th: "Your Character Meets My Character" skit will be performed on Tuesday, Jan 17. Read pp. 22-49 in the diary of Anne Frank by Wednesday and fill in the character attribute charts for at least four additional characters.

7th: Write your thesis statement. Continue reading on your Wax Museum topic. You should read at least 2 hours over the long weekend break.

6th: Vocab Lesson 16.

8th: Read pp. 1-21, fill in at least three attributes on the character web for Anne Frank. What do you learn about her?

Project Proposal for SSR Drama Skit: due Thursday, January 12.

7th: Complete pp. 20-21 in your Wax Museum packets. Continue reading about your subject and writing notecards. Follow the correct format for the notecards. 20 notecards due Thursday. Tomorrow I will review your second source. We will also review vocabulary 15 tomorrow!

6th: Continue preparing your mythology skits, review your role by reading your assigned play at home.

8th: Blended Poem is due on Monday. See directions in packet.

7th: Complete the outlining activity for BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and p. 107 in the packet.

The first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be conducted in your English class tomorrow. The finalists will compete in the school spelling bee on January 30 in the auditorium.

You can access the Scripps Spelling Bee link from the English Department website.

8th: Your blended poem is due Monday. (Gerda Weissman, Holocaust Survivor)

7th: Bring in your signed contract tomorrow.

6th: Complete pp. 34 & 35 in your Ceres packet.

All grades: Vocabulary Lessons 13 & 14 Test tomorrow!

8th: Write 100 words about the film. Choose one of the discussion questions and respond.

7th: Read in your Wax Museum subject book. Bring the book to class tomorrow! (10 pts) Bring your signed contract by Friday.

6th: Complete pp. 31-33 in your Ceres Proserpina packet.

Happy New Year 2012 to everyone!

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tuesday, January 3.

7th grade: Complete your outline for your Wax Museum subject and your "Good Deeds" reflective writing (one page) typed. Make sure you will have a copy of your chosen biography book by the end of the week.

No other HW!