READING: This week we are going to talk about irony, and read a short story that is a great example of it. You also have a QUIZ over the words for the root "man" and "manu" on FRIDAY.
ENGLISH: You have a quiz over nouns on FRIDAY. Look over the worksheets on the following items:
Nouns: abstract, concrete, collective
Plural Nouns
Possessive Nouns (adding an apostrophe to plural nouns ending in 's', and an apostrophe and s to singular and irregular plural nouns)
Subject (who or what the sentence is about) and Predicate (the action that the subject is doing)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Possible Bonus Points
You're having a reading quiz next Tuesday on "Charles". The story was written by Shirley Jackson. She wrote a story called "The Lottery", which caused her to received a lot of hate mail.
September 19, 2012
READING: This week we'll be reading the short story "Charles", by Shirley Jackson. We will look as some of the challenging vocabulary and answer some comprehension questions. You will also be receiving some more practice with Greek and Latin roots. This week it's "man" or "manu", meaning "hand". Here are a couple of reminders:
1) Have your reading log signed for Monday
2) There will be a quiz regarding "Charles" on Tuesday. Make sure you know that vocab.
ENGLISH: This week you should be finishing your descriptive writing piece. We are also going to discuss what makes a complete sentence. On Friday you will be going on a tour of the cafe kitchen. Mrs. Beaudoin has done this for my classes in the past, and it really gives students a greater appreciation for what the lunch ladies do every day.
Tonight's homework: Worksheet on subjects and predicates
1) Have your reading log signed for Monday
2) There will be a quiz regarding "Charles" on Tuesday. Make sure you know that vocab.
ENGLISH: This week you should be finishing your descriptive writing piece. We are also going to discuss what makes a complete sentence. On Friday you will be going on a tour of the cafe kitchen. Mrs. Beaudoin has done this for my classes in the past, and it really gives students a greater appreciation for what the lunch ladies do every day.
Tonight's homework: Worksheet on subjects and predicates
Friday, September 14, 2012
New Year!!!
Ok new 8th graders...let's get going on this year already! :-) A couple of reminders for next week:
1: Get those reading logs signed for Monday
2: NWEA tests will occur on Monday and Tuesday next week
3: ALWAYS make sure you have a silent reading book with you for my class.
4: Check my blog often to make sure you don't miss any notifications
1: Get those reading logs signed for Monday
2: NWEA tests will occur on Monday and Tuesday next week
3: ALWAYS make sure you have a silent reading book with you for my class.
4: Check my blog often to make sure you don't miss any notifications
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