10/18/16

English 7:  Students finished the A+ pre-test and wrote journal entries.  Assigned was reading "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" (pg. 9-16) and writing an objective summary.   Homework:  read pg. 9-16 and write an objective summary-read AR




English 8: Students finished the A+ pre-test and wrote journal entries.  We listened to the short story "Tell Tale Heart" on audio (pg. 39-46).  Students created a short story plot chart as a reminder to elements of a short story.  Assigned was a Flow Map using elements of a short story plot (exposition, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution.  Homework:  Flow Map - read AR

10/17/16

All Classes: After DOL/Journal, students started a pre-test on A+ for ELA.  This program will test students two grade levels above and below their current level and will assign lessons that they need (individualized program).  Many students took AR quizzes today after the fall break - awesome! 
Homework:  read AR

10/7/16 - Have a Great Fall Break!!

ALL Students should be reading AR over the break, especially if they are behind (should be about 50% complete by this time in the semester. Students should also be making up any missing, failed, or absent work for additional credit.


Have a great fall break! 

10/5/16

English 7:  Students finished their Story Elements presentations.  Students were allowed to take notes that they can use on a quiz, and their homework is to complete and fine-tune the notes.    Homework:  complete notes and study for quiz (Story Elements - pg.20-23) - read AR




English 8: After DOL/Journal, students worked on entering references into Microsoft Word and creating a bibliography for their essay.  The final essay will be due tomorrow with edits, word choice changes, and a bibliography.  Homework: final essay (biography on Edgar Allan Poe)  - read AR

10/3/16

English 7:  Students took the MAZE reading for mid-semester assessments.  We started Story Elements presentations today.  Students were allowed to take notes that they can use on a quiz.    Homework:  - read AR




English 8: Students took the MAZE reading for mid-semester assessments. The remainder of class was spent peer editing the biography rough drafts. 
  Homework: 10 word choice changes for final draft  - read AR