Week of November 28, 2011

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break!  We only have a few short weeks until the holidays.  Here's what to expect:
READING: We'll continue reading Ashes of Roses in class.  We will be done this book by Christmas.  When we finish, I will assign a project for final assessment.
ENGLISH: This week you have Lesson 4 in Vocab-u-lit.  The packet is due on Wednesday and we'll have a quiz on Friday.  We're also starting to learn about advertising techniques, which coincides with persuasive writing.  You'll be asked to come up with a product and a commercial/ad for it before Christmas break.

Extra Credit Opportunity

There are many of you in Reading class that are super close to the next grade up (B to A, C to B).  Over Thanksgiving Break, I'd like you to write a one page book report about a book you are reading or have read this year.  Here's what to include:

• Introduction, with book title, author, and summary of book
• Main characters (2 or 3 important characters)
• Conclusion: overall opinion of the book, would you recommend it to a friend?

Nov. 17 Update

READING: We'll be having a quiz on Monday on the first 8 chapters of Ashes of Roses.  It's important to know the names of characters and vocabulary on the study sheet I gave you.  Possible extra credit questions could be: What does Uncle Patrick do for work? What is the name of the city in Ireland that Rose's family came from?

ENGLISH: Museum of I presentations are going on this week.  They will likely spill into next week.  Everyone is doing a great job!  Once this is over, we'll be focusing on persuasive writing.

Reading Log update

Since we're reading Ashes of Roses together, I will not be checking reading logs until further notice.  I would still like you to read on your own.

10/31/11 Update

READING: Quiz this Thursday on "The Tell Tale Heart".  Make sure you know the vocabulary and difference between mood and tone.

ENGLISH: Due to the lockdown last Friday, your vocab quiz will now be on Tuesday.  Don't forget your Museum of I project is due the week of November 14.

Week of October 24

READING: This week we are going to read the short story "Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe.  It's pretty creepy!  Don't forget your comic life projects with the graphic organizer are due this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28.

ENGLISH: This week you have Lesson 3 in Vocab-u-Lit.  The packet is due this Wednesday.  There will be a quiz on Friday.  Make sure you learn the difference between lay/lie and their/there/they're for the quiz as well!
MUSEUM OF I: you should purchase the white board and be planning the organization at home.

"Museum of I" update

The next time you go to Walmart, Target, or the Dollar Store, look for 3x5 notecards.  They will help you with your oral presentation...and they are REQUIRED!  You will need them in class next week to start planning.