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All Classes:

• Vocabulary Lesson 6 due Wed., 10/22
• Vocab Test Lessons 5&6 on Thurs., 10/23 for Grades 6 & 8 
• ** 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:  complete peer edits, bring both completed pages, yellow and pink with you tomorrow to return the story to the author! 
• Final draft with all required elements, and electronic submission due Fri., 10/24 (late submission will result in 10 points penalty) MUST BE STAPLED OR CLIPPED TOGETHER BEFORE CLASS! MUST ATTACH RUBRIC FOR GRADING!
• "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
• Vocab Test Lessons 5 & 6 on Fri., 10/24
• Begin to complete the study guide for DMKK test
• Complete the "Entrepreneur" research assignment.  Write two paragraphs, comparing Kamila to your favorite young entrepreneur.  
• Dressmaker of Khair Khana:
• Test Thurs., 10/23

6th Grade: 

• Read Mt Vesuvius articles, and complete pp. 7 & 8 in the Scope packet. 
• 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