All Classes:

• Vocabulary Lesson 6 due Tues., 10/21
• Vocab Test Lessons 5&6 on Thurs., 10/23
• ** Read Self-Selected novel at least 90 minutes per week**

8th Grade:

• See above for all classes 
• ***Optional Gothic Anthology cover art contest*** 
• submission due no later than Thursday., 10/23
• Poe Unit:
• Gothic Tale:  bring two copies of your first draft, double spaced on Tues., 10/21; final draft and electronic submission due Fri., 10/24 (late submission will result in lost points and possibly losing inclusion in class anthology)
• "Murders on the Rue Morgue"- Read (Red Reader pages 69-116); while reading, take notes (CSI activity, pages 47-51 of Poe packet) by Thursday, October 23

7th Grade: 

• Cumulative Vocabulary Test (lessons 1-6) and Quarter One Assessment is Mon., 10/29
• Begin to complete the study guide for DMKK test
• Read " Makeover for the Hijab" from the N Y Times, react in 150 words or more to the following question: Ms. Elturk is quoted in the article as stating: "Modesty is the opposite of what Instagram is about, so it can certainly be controversial"  Explain what she is referring to and react to it.  Hint: How does the issue of photographing oneself become an important discussion in the Muslim women's tradition? 
• Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
• Test Thurs., 10/23

6th Grade: 

• Freak the Mighty: 
• Complete all study guide materials for your own test preparation! These items will not be graded, they are provided to you for your own improvement and preparation!
• Final novel test is Wed., 10/22
• Cumulative Vocabulary Test (lessons 1-6) Mon., 10/27
• Book Talk/Plot Poster Project:
• Complete reading by Mon., 10/27
• Project/Presentation due Mon., 11/3