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Katy Lapajne
Teacher, 8th Grade English
(310) 457-6801 x74226
klapajne@smmusd.org
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Welcome to Mrs. Lapajne's Website!
Homework:
Letter to Parent(s) for Open House (due 5/24/2012)
This letter will go in your classroom portfolio, and it will be on the top of all of your work.
Write at least ¾ of a page in an informal letter to your parent(s). You must do this even if you/they are not coming to Open House.
Respond to any or all of these:
- thank them for their love and support this year
- explain your favorite assignment(s) from this class and why it/they are favorite(s)
- explain your biggest accomplishment(s) in this class and why
- tell about your favorite thing your read in our class
- explain goals you met or goals you have for yourself for next year
- tell about anything in your portfolio that you feel needs clarification
This letter is due tomorrow!
| Week: May 21 - May 25, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. We have a district end-of-year test this Wednesday, so review your vocabulary flash cards.
2. The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice, too!
3. Bring your vocabulary cards to class tomorrow. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish reading chapters 19 and 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird by tomorrow. Finish all Reading Guide questions (with quotes as evidence) for these chapters by tomorrow. Update your character log and chapter titles sheet.
2.same as last night
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish your letter to your parent(s) that you started in class today. It is due tomorrow.
2.The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice, too!
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| Thursday: |
The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice.
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| Friday: |
Have a great long weekend! |
| Week: May 7 - May 11, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Finish reading chapters 7 and 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow. Finish all Reading Guide questions (with quotes as evidence) for these chapters by tomorrow. Update your character log and chapter titles sheet.
2. NEW due dates: the ROUGH DRAFT of the CSL Thank You Letter is due Tuesday, May 15.
3. TWO typed final drafts of the CSL Thank You Letter, a copy of the final draft of your Advocacy Letter, and a stamped, addressed business size envelope are due Friday, May 18.
4. The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice, too!
5. We will have a QUIZ this FRIDAY on chapters 1-12 of TKAM! |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish reading chapters 9 and 10 of To Kill a Mockingbird by tomorrow. Finish all Reading Guide questions (with quotes as evidence) for these chapters by tomorrow. Update your character log and chapter titles sheet.
2. NEW due dates: the ROUGH DRAFT of the CSL Thank You Letter is due Tuesday, May 15.
3. TWO typed final drafts of the CSL Thank You Letter, a copy of the final draft of your Advocacy Letter, and a stamped, addressed business size envelope are due Friday, May 18.
4. The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice, too!
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish reading chapters 11 and 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird by tomorrow. Finish all Reading Guide questions (with quotes as evidence) for these chapters by tomorrow. Update your character log and chapter titles sheet.
2. NEW due dates: the ROUGH DRAFT of the CSL Thank You Letter is due Tuesday, May 15.
3. TWO typed final drafts of the CSL Thank You Letter, a copy of the final draft of your Advocacy Letter, and a stamped, addressed business size envelope are due Friday, May 18.
4. The Pages Read reading log is due Wed., May 30, so continue reading a book of your choice, too!
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| Thursday: |
1. QUIZ TOMORROW on chapters 1-12 of TKAM.
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| Friday: |
Catch-up if you got behind this week. |
| Week: April 30 - May 4, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. The Pages Read reading log is due May 30th. Get plenty of sleep for STAR testing this week! |
| Tuesday: |
same as last night
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Wednesday:
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You should finish reading chapters 7 and 8 and study guide questions for these chapters in class this week. If you don't finish in class, it is homework.
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| Thursday: |
- same as last night
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| Friday: |
Catch-up if you got behind this week. |
| Week: April 16- 20, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. The Pages Read reading log is due May 30th. |
| Tuesday: |
Complete and study the State Test Preparation sheet. It is due April 23 and we have a test on those terms (definitions and examples) April 25.
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Wednesday:
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same as last night
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| Thursday: |
- same as last night
- Be sure to bring you TKAM packet to class every day.
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| Friday: |
Bring your TKAM novel to class Monday and every day after that. |
Week: April 23 - 27, 2012
We will read To Kill a Mockingbird in class and as homework for the next 6 weeks. Whatever reading isn't finished in class is expected to be read as homework. Pop quizzes on the previous nights' homework can happen anytime, so stay up-to-date with your reading! |
| Monday |
1. April 26 (Thursday) is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Bring a printed-out poem that you like to Mr. D in the library on Thursday for a special treat if you'd like.
2. Study the State Test Preparation terms for a test Wednesday. Know definitions and how to identify examples.
3. Finish reading chapters 1and 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by Wednesday.
4. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 1 and 2 by Wednesday. (See sheet handed out in class 4/19.) |
| Tuesday: |
1. Test tomorrow on state test terms!
2. Finish reading chapters 1 and 2.
3. Answer RG questions for chapters 1 and 2 by tomorrow.
4. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page.
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish reading chapters 3 and 4 by tomorrow.
2. Answer RG questions for chapters 3 and 4 by tomorrow.
3. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page. |
| Thursday: |
1. Finish reading chapters 5 and 6 by tomorrow.
2. Answer RG questions for chapters 5 and 6 by tomorrow.
3. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page.
4. The CSL Thank You Letter rough draft is due Thursday, May 10. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 26 - March 30, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Complete and study your Poetry Grid and 17 new flash cards for a poetry test this Thursday. Review all poetry class work, too. |
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same as last night
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Wednesday:
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1. same as last night...the TEST is TOMORROW!
2. Bring all of your flash cards, words 1-120, to class tomorrow.
3. Bring your completed poetry grid to class tomorrow, too.
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| Thursday: |
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 19 - March 23, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. The Pages Read reading log assignment (TYPED with parent signature) is due TOMORROW.
2. The poetry terms packet (4 pages) is due tomorrow.
3. The CSL listening log is due tomorrow. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Complete and study the Poetry Terms Grid and 16 new Word Wall flash cards. (see vocabulary list above for new terms; words #104 - 119 are new terms.)
2. We will have a poetry test March 29. Study all poetry terms for the test. Be able to identify and create examples.
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Wednesday:
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same as last night
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| Thursday: |
same as last night
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 12 - March 16, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Read for the Pages Read reading log assignment which is due March 20th.
2. Practice your CSL presentation. Everyone must be ready to present tomorrow, March 13th.
3. Bring your highlighted PowerPoint rubric to class tomorrow, too. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Complete the Literary Terms Packet by next Tuesday.
2. Practice your CSL presentation.
3. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th.
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Wednesday:
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same as last night
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| Thursday: |
same as last night
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 5 - March 9, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Read for the Pages Read reading log assignment which is due March 20th.
2. Practice your CSL presentation. Everyone must be ready to present on March 13th.
3. Review your essay work, Word Wall terms, and essay writing packet/notes for the DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT on Wednesday. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Review your essay work, Word Wall terms, and essay writing packet/notes for the DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT TOMORROW!
2. Practice your CSL presentation.
3. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th.
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Wednesday:
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1.Practice your CSL presentation. Presentations are next week!
2. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th.
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| Thursday: |
1. Practice your CSL presentation. Presentations are next week!
2. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: February 27 - March 2, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. Read for the Pages Read reading log assignment which is due March 20th.
2. Practice your CSL presentation. Everyone must be ready to present on March 13th.
3. The Creative Writing assignment (short story or poem) is due tomorrow! |
| Tuesday: |
1. We will have a reading/analyzing non-fiction/informational texts QUIZ this Friday, so review page 542 "Text Features" section.
2. Practice your CSL presentation.
3. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th.
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish reading pages 850-854 ("The Spider Man Behind Spider-Man" and complete margin questions A-G by tomorrow.
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| Thursday: |
1. Finish reading pages 860-865 and complete the margin questions A-I by tomorrow.
2. Non-fiction reading QUIZ tomorrow! |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: February 20 - 24, 2012 |
| Monday |
1. no school |
| Tuesday: |
1. Practice your CSL PowerPoint presentation. Everyone must be ready to present on March 13th.
2. Complete the Creative Writing Word Wall Review assignment (short story or poem) which is due this Friday, Feb. 24th. (see handout from class today)
3. SSR- The Pages Read reading log is due March 20th.
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Wednesday:
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same as last night
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| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: February 13- February 17, 2012 |
| Monday: |
1. There is a spelling quiz tomorrow on the 20 words from last week's handout.
2. The Audience Awareness assignment is due tomorrow.
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| Tuesday: |
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1. Finish making 8 new flash cards for the most recent 8 vocabulary terms. (See the above list of terms for more details.)
2. A colorful (if possible) hard copy print-out of your CSL PowerPoint (ONE copy PER GROUP) is due this Friday.
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish all THREE rows of your pre-writing grid for "The Trickster" passage by tomorrow.
2. The "Pages Read" reading log #3 is due Tuesday, March 20th.
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| Thursday: |
1. A colorful (if possible) hard copy print-out of your CSL PowerPoint (ONE copy PER GROUP) is due TOMORROW
2. TWO neatly written or typed paragraphs (introduction and 1 body paragraph) for "The Trickster" and THREE completed rows of your pre-writing grid are due TOMORROW.
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| Week: February 6- February 10, 2012 |
| Monday: |
TWO neatly written or typed paragraphs (introduction and 1 body paragraph) for "My Name" and THREE completed rows of your pre-writing grid are due TOMORROW.
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| Tuesday: |
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1. The Audience Awareness E-mail Assignment is due next Tuesday, Feb. 14th.
2. Study the 20 spelling words for a quiz on them next Tuesday, Feb. 14th.
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Wednesday:
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1. same homework as last night.
2. Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" reading log #3 is due Tuesday, March 20th.
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| Thursday: |
A colorful (if possible) hard copy print-out of your CSL PowerPoint (ONE copy PER GROUP) is due next Friday, February 17th. |
| Week: January 30 - February 3, 2012 |
| Monday: |
Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" reading log #3 is due Tuesday, March 20th.
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| Tuesday: |
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Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" reading log #3 is due Tuesday, March 20th.
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Wednesday:
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Finish all THREE rows of the pre-writing grid you got in class today for the writing assignment about "My Name." |
| Thursday: |
Finish TWO rough draft paragraphs (introduction and one body paragraph) about "My Name" by tomorrow. The completed grid will also be collected tomorrow. |
| Friday: |
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| Week: January 9 - January 13, 2012 |
| Monday: |
Bring notes to class tomorrow for our in-class essay.
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| Tuesday: |
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Review all of your flashcards and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas for the final exam.
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Wednesday:
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Finish the MLK, Jr. packet (timeline and worksheet) by this Friday. |
| Thursday: |
Finish the MLK, Jr. packet (timeline and worksheet) by tomorrow. |
| Friday: |
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| Week: January 2 - January 6, 2012 |
| Monday: |
no school
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| Tuesday: |
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Wednesday:
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The TYPED and SIGNED "Pages Read" reading log (500 pages or more of reading) is due tomorrow. The optional, extra credit anti-bullying logo is due Friday. |
| Thursday: |
Prepare notes for our in-class themes essay next Tuesday, January 10th. (See the handout given before break for more details.) |
| Friday: |
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| Week: December 19-December 23, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Read page 520 (an excerpt from Anne's actual diary) and do page 521, #4 only, for tomorrow.
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| Tuesday: |
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Read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. You must finish the book by Jan. 4th if you want to include it in your reading log that is due Jan. 5th. "Pages Read" reading log (500 pages or more of reading) is due Jan. 5th.
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Wednesday:
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Enjoy your Winter Break. The first day of school in 2012 is Wedensday, January 4th! |
| Thursday: |
Don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Friday: |
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| Week: December 12-December 16, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. You must finish the book by Jan. 4th if you want to include it in your reading log that is due Jan. 5th. "Pages Read" reading log (500 pages or more of reading) is due Jan. 5th.
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| Tuesday: |
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Finish today's class work which was to read pages 442-447 and complete all eleven questions in the margins (use complete sentences.)
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Wednesday:
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Read page 979 "Grammar and Writing Parallelism" and do #1-4 on this page. Review your 84 vocabulary cards. |
| Thursday: |
Study all of your vocabulary words and read for the "Pages Read" assignment. Begin preparing for the 100 point in-class themes essay that will happen after break. Refer to the handout from yesterday for more information about the essay. |
| Friday: |
Read! |
| Week: December 5-December 9, 2011 |
| Monday: |
The Holocaust interview is due tomorrow. (See the handout from last Wednesday's class for details.)
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| Tuesday: |
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The CSL Partner and Interview Designee form, signed by a parent, is due TOMORROW. Also, study the 17 new vocabulary words for Friday's quiz on the Historical Background packet.
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Wednesday:
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Create a vocabulary flashcard for "theme" and read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. You must finish the book by Jan. 4th. You will be tested on the book during finals week (mid Jan.) Also, study the 17 new vocabulary words for Friday's quiz on the Historical Background packet. |
| Thursday: |
Study the 17 new vocabulary words for tomorrow's quiz on the Historical Background packet. Make sure all 84 vocabulary cards are complete and bring them to class tomorrow. |
| Friday: |
Read! |
| Week: November 28 -December 2, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Study all 66 voacbulary cards and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th.
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| Tuesday: |
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Give your parents the CSL letter. Discuss with them who they think would be a good choice to interview for the project.
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Wednesday:
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Read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. You must finish the book by Dec. 4th. You will be tested on the book during finals week (mid Jan.) Also, the propaganda research homework is due Friday. The interview about the Holocaust is due next Tuesday. (Refer to the sheet handed out in class today for details.) |
| Thursday: |
The propaganda research homework is due tomorrow (1 or more paragraphs). |
| Friday: |
Read! |
| Week: November 21 -November 25, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Study for the Contstitution exam tomorrow.
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| Tuesday: |
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Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th
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Wednesday:
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Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th |
| Thursday: |
Happy |
| Friday: |
Thanksgiving! |
| Week: November 14 -November 18, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Read for the "Pages Read" reading log. It is due Jan. 5th. Also, all "Flowers for Algernon" responses are due tomorrow. (Finish for homework if 2 class periods weren't enough time.)
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| Tuesday: |
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Finish making vocabulary flashcards for the 8 new words today (#59-66). Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th
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Wednesday:
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Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th |
| Thursday: |
Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th
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| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend! |
| Week: November 7 -November 11, 2011 |
| Monday: |
The revised, TYPED final draft of the Poe Power Paragraph and stapled Poe packet is due tomorrow!
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| Tuesday: |
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Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th
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Wednesday:
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Finish making the new vocabulary note cards from today and finish today's class work (on pages 163 - 167.) |
| Thursday: |
Review all vocabulary words and read a book of your choice. The second "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Jan. 5th
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| Friday: |
No school today! Enjoy your long weekend, and don't forget to read! |
| Week: October 31 -November 4, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Be safe and have fun tonight!
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| Tuesday: |
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Read a book of your choice. The TYPED "Pages Read" reading log is due this Thursday, Nov. 3rd. Also, we will have a quiz this Friday on words #1-58 and on main characters and events in "The Tell-Tale Heart" so review a little each night.
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Wednesday:
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The rought draft of your "Poe Power Paragraph" (that you worked on in class today) is due tomorrow. "Pages Read" is also due tomorrow. |
| Thursday: |
We will have a quiz on "The Tell-tale Heart" and on the vocabulary words #1-58 tomorrow! Also, bring your rough draft of your Poe paragraph tomorrow so we can peer edit. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to read! |
| Week: October 24 -October 28, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
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| Tuesday: |
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Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" reading log is due Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
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Wednesday:
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Finish making 12 new vocabulary flash cards. Study all vocabulary flash cards (#1-58). |
| Thursday: |
Finish reading "The Tell-Tale Heart" (pages 78-83) and complete the handout from today's class. We will have a quiz on the story and on the vocabulary words on Friday, Nov. 4th. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to read! |
| Week: October 17 - October 21, 2011 |
| Monday: |
The extra credit (and optional) Reflections literature entry is due tomorrow. Finish reading The Giver by this Friday. The Giver packet and the final test on The Giver (main characters , ideas, and events and vocabulary terms #1-46) will be next Monday, October 24th.
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| Tuesday: |
Finish reading The Giver by this Friday. The Giver packet and the final test on The Giver (main characters, events, and ideas and vocabulary terms #1-46) will be next Monday, October 24th. |
Wednesday:
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Study vocabulary words 1-46 for Monday's test. Finish reading The Giver by this Friday. The Giver packet and the final test on The Giver (main characters, events, and ideas and vocabulary terms #1-46) will be next Monday, October 24th |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
Test Monday (on vocabulary words #1-46 and The Giver) Also, The Giver packet is due Monday. |
| Week: October 10 - October 14, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Study fo Wednesday's quiz on the "Analyzing Word Structures" handout, notes on the history of English, and the ideas from the "Common Grammatical Errors to Avoid" handout.
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| Tuesday: |
same as last night, and finish answering #1-4 and #7 on page 98 if you didn't finish during class today |
Wednesday:
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Finish 8 new vocabulary flash cards (poetry terms) tonight. |
| Thursday: |
Finish reading The Giver and the "Talk to the Text" packet by Oct. 21st. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend. And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: October 3 - October 7, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Study for tomorrow's quiz on our 38 vocabulary words and "The Elevator" short story.
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| Tuesday: |
Finish reading The Giver and the "Talk to the Text" packet by Oct. 21st. |
Wednesday:
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Finish the "Introduction to Analyzing Word Structure" (handout and notes from the textbook) by tomorrow. We will have a quiz on all of this information a week from today, Wednesday, Oct. 12th. |
| Thursday: |
Study the "Introduction to Analyzing Word Structure" (handout and notes from the textbook). We will have a quiz on all of this information Wednesday, Oct. 12th. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend. And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: September 26 - September 30, 2011 |
| Monday: |
Finish reading chapters 1-12 (including chapter 12) of The Giver by this Friday. Complete one "Talk to the Text" reading log entry for each chapter by this Friday, too. Study all of your vocabulary cards. You should have 33 after today's class.
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| Tuesday: |
same as last night; also, we will have a vocabulary quiz on all 33 words a week from today (on Oct. 4) We will also have a short reading quiz (on main characters and main events) about "The Elevator" next Tuesday. |
Wednesday:
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same as last night |
| Thursday: |
The first 12 "Talk to the Text" log entries are due tomorrow. You should finish reading chapters 1-12 of The Giver by tomorrow, too. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend. And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: September 19 - September 23, 2011 |
| Monday: |
The final draft of the speech, your hand-made award, and your speech presentation are due TOMORROW. Turn-in a copy of the final draft of the speech (written or typed) and the rubric on Sept. 20th, too. |
| Tuesday: |
"Power of Words" word and meaning due tomorrow. Read silently at home, too! |
Wednesday:
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"Power of Words" word display card is due Friday. Read, too! |
| Thursday: |
"Power of Words" word display card is due TOMORROW! |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend. And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: September 12 - September 16, 2011 |
| Monday: |
The rough draft of your summer reading award speech is due Thursday, Sept. 15th. Refer to the directions sheet handed out in class on Sept. 8th.
The final draft of the speech, your hand-made award, and your speech presentation are due Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Turn-in a copy of the final draft of the speech (written or typed) and the rubric on Sept. 20th, too. |
| Tuesday: |
same as last night |
Wednesday:
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rough draft of speech is due tomorrow (see Monday homework for details). |
| Thursday: |
The final draft of the speech, your hand-made award, and your speech presentation are due Tuesday, Sept. 20th. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: September 5 - September 9, 2011 |
| Monday: |
No school |
| Tuesday: |
Work on Newspaper News for at least 20 minutes tonight. It's due Thursday, Sept. 8th. Use the template and directions on this page, or refer to the handout given in class on Sept. 1st. |
Wednesday:
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Newspaper News is due tomorrow! |
| Thursday: |
The rough draft of your summer reading award speech is due Thursday, Sept. 15th. Refer to the directions sheet handed out in class on Sept. 8th.
The final draft of the speech, your hand-made award, and your speech presentation is due Tuesday, Sept. 20th. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy your weekend And don't forget to read for enjoyment! |
| Week: August 30 - September 2, 2011 |
| Monday: |
No school |
| Tuesday: |
Signed course description due tomorrow; bring an SSR book tomorrow and everyday (must be at your reading level); class supplies and organized binder due Sept. 6th |
Wednesday:
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Time Capsule Letter due tomorrow; class supplies and organized binder due Sept. 6th |
| Thursday: |
Work on Newspaper News for at least 20 minutes tonight. It's due Thursday, Sept. 8th. Use the template and directions on this page, or refer to the handout given in class on Sept. 1st. |
| Friday: |
Enjoy the 3-day weekend! Don't forget that your class supplies and organized binder are due Tuesday. |
| Week: June 13-17, 2011 |
| Monday |
The final draft (after Mrs. Lapajne’s comments) of your CSL Thank You Letter is due Wednesday, June 15th. Revise it, print it out, and sign it. Place your revised CSL Advocacy Letter behind the Thank You Letter. Fold both papers in thirds and insert them into your envelope. Address the envelope properly (look at the explanation on the back of this paper for help). Put the stamp on the letter, seal the envelope, and give it to Mrs. Lapajne.
* NOTE: The library is closed because of textbook returns. If you do not have a printer at home, E-mail your letter(s) to a friend and ask him/her to print out your letter(s) for you. You have TWO days to turn in this work, so I will not accept excuses for why you couldn’t get your work printed out by Wednesday.
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| Tuesday: |
1. Bring your TKAM novel and your green anthology to class tomorrow so we can return them to the library.
2. CSL Thank you letter, advocacy letter, envelope, and stamp are due tomorrow.
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Wednesday:
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Study for our final exam. Refer to the study guide given last week for more information.
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| Thursday: |
same as last night
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| Friday: |
same as last night |
Week: May 23-27, 2011
We will read To Kill a Mockingbird in class and as homework for the next 3 weeks. Whatever reading isn't finished in class is expected to be read as homework. Pop quizzes on the previous nights' homework can happen anytime, so stay up-to-date with your reading!
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| Monday |
1. The revised and typed (12 point font and double-spaced) parent letter is due tomorrow.
2. Finish reading chapters 16 and 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 16 and17 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish reading chapters 18 and 19 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 18 and19 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
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Wednesday:
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1. The rough draft of your CSL Thank You Letter is due May 31.
2. Finish reading chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapter 20 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
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| Thursday: |
1. The rough draft of your CSL Thank You Letter is due May 31.
2. Finish reading chapter 21 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by Tuesday.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapter 21 by Tueday. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
Week: May 16-20, 2011
We will read To Kill a Mockingbird in class and as homework for the next 4 weeks. Whatever reading isn't finished in class is expected to be read as homework. Pop quizzes on the previous nights' homework can happen anytime, so stay up-to-date with your reading!
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| Monday |
1. Otptional: print-out a copy of the poem you are most proud of that you wrote for your Poetry Packet (and decorate it if you'd like) so that I can put it up on the wall for Open House. Due any day this week, but Friday is the last day.
2. Finish reading chapters 10 and 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 10 and11 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
5. Exit Interviews are May 16-19, so prepare for yours! |
| Tuesday: |
1. The rough draft of your Parent Open House Letter is due this Friday. (minimum of one page in length, see the handout from class, given today, for more details)
2. Finish reading chapters 12 and 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 12 and13 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
5. Exit Interviews are May 16-19, so prepare for yours!
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Wednesday:
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1. The rough draft of your Parent Open House Letter is due this Friday. (minimum of one page in length, see the handout from class, given today, for more details)
2. Finish reading chapters 14 and 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 14 and15 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Update your character log and chapter titles.
5. Exit Interviews are May 16-19, so prepare for yours!
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| Thursday: |
1. The rough draft of your Parent Open House Letter is due TOMORROW! (minimum of one page in length, see the handout from class, given today, for more details)
2. Review chapters 10-15 (main events).
3. Optional: tomorrow is the last day to turn-in a print-out of your favorite poem that you wrote for the wall.
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
Week: May 9-13, 2011
We will read To Kill a Mockingbird in class and as homework for the next 5 weeks. Whatever reading isn't finished in class is expected to be read as homework. Pop quizzes on the previous nights' homework can happen anytime, so stay up-to-date with your reading!
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| Monday |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Finish reading chapters 8 and 9 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by Friday.
3. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapters 8 and 9 by Friday. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.)
4. Language Arts State Testing is Thursday, and Science and Social Studies State Testing will be Friday. Get plenty of sleep each night in preparation to do your best.
5. Although class time will be devoted to preparing for your Exit Interview, prepare at home as well. Exit Interviews are May 16-19. |
| Tuesday: |
same as last night
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Wednesday:
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same as last night |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
Week: May 2 - 6, 2011
We will read To Kill a Mockingbird in class and as homework for the next 6 weeks. Whatever reading isn't finished in class is expected to be read as homework. Pop quizzes on the previous nights' homework can happen anytime, so stay up-to-date with your reading! |
| Monday |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Study 46 terms for a test tomorrow. Know definitions and how to identify examples.
3. Finish reading chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by tomorrow.
4. Answer Reading Guide (RG) questions for chapter 1 by tomorrow. (See sheet handed out in class 5/2.) |
| Tuesday: |
1. Test tomorrow on 46 terms!
2. Finish reading chapters 2 and 3.
3. Answer RG questions for chapters 2 and 3 by tomorrow.
4. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page.
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Wednesday:
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1. Finish reading chapters 4 and 5 by tomorrow.
2. Answer RG questions for chapters 4 and 5 by tomorrow.
3. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page. |
| Thursday: |
1. Finish reading chapters 6 and 7 by tomorrow.
2. Answer RG questions for chapters 6 and 7 by tomorrow.
3. Update Character Log and Chapter Titles page. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Weeks: April 11 - 22, 2011 |
Spring
Break |
Read and enjoy time with family and friends!
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| Week: April 4 - 8, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Be ready to present your CSL presentation any day this week. Be sure you can access your PowerPoint slides and that all slides are correct. Presentations should last about 3 minutes per presentation. You may use a notecard if you want. Bring your highlighted grading rubric and print- out of slides, too.
3. Find a poem that you like and bring a print-out or xerox of it to class Wednesday. Underline your favorite 2 to 4 lines and be ready to explain why you like the poem and those lines in particular. Be sure to cite the author and title, too. |
| Tuesday: |
same as yesterday; poem due tomorrow!
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Wednesday:
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1. Prepare for your CSL presentation if you haven't already presented.
2. Read! "Pages Read" is due June 7th. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 28 - April 1, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. The 3rd "Pages Read" assignment is due tomorrow. (40 points possible)
3. Study all poetry terms for a poetry test Wednesday. (40 points possible)
3. The Poetry Packet is due Wednesday. (25 points possible) |
| Tuesday: |
1. Study all poetry terms for a poetry test TOMORROW. (40 points possible)
3. The Poetry Packet is due TOMORROW. (25 points possible)
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Wednesday:
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1. The 4th and final "Pages Read" assignment is due June 7th, so read at least 20 minutes each night.
2. CSL PowerPoint presentations begin Monday, so review your slides and what you will say. Everyone needs to be ready to present on Monday (even though we won't get through every presentation Monday.) |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 21 - 25, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. Write the first rough draft of a 4th poem (from the list of 7 different types to choose from).
2. Read and work on your "Pages Read" assignment.
3. Review all poetry terms vocabulary. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Revise and type all 4 poems. Create a colorfully decorated cover page. The Poetry Packet (2 rough drafts and a final draft for each poem) is due Wed., March 30.
3. Read silently. The "Pages Read" sheet is due Tuesday, March 29th.
4. Study all poetry terms. The Poetry Test is Wednesday, March 30.
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Wednesday:
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1.Revise and type all 4 poems. Create a colorfully decorated cover page. The Poetry Packet is due Wed., March 30.
2. Read silently. The "Pages Read" sheet is due Tuesday, March 29th.
3. Study all poetry terms. The Poetry Test is Wednesday, March 30. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 15 - 18, 2011 |
| Monday |
No School
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| Tuesday: |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Write a rough draft of a poem from the packet and bring it to class tomorrow. The Poetry Packet is due Wed., March 30th. See handout from class today for more information.
3. Read silently. The "Pages Read" sheet is due Tuesday, March 29th.
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Wednesday:
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1. Write a rough draft of a second poem from the packet and bring it to class tomorrow. The Poetry Packet is due Wed., March 30th. See handout from class today for more information.
2. Read silently. The "Pages Read" sheet is due Tuesday, March 29th.
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| Thursday: |
1. Write a rough draft of a third poem from the packet and bring it to class tomorrow. The Poetry Packet is due Wed., March 30th. See handout from class today for more information.
2. Read silently. The "Pages Read" sheet is due Tuesday, March 29th. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind this week |
| Week: March 7 - 11, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. CSL packet with revisions due tomorrow
2. SSR and bring your SSR book to class all week.
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| Tuesday: |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. SSR (at least 20 minutes)
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Wednesday:
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Print-out of CSL PowerPoint due March 15 (color is nice, but not mandatory) |
| Thursday: |
Print-out of CSL PowerPoint due March 15 (color is nice, but not mandatory) |
| Friday: |
Print-out of CSL PowerPoint due March 15 (color is nice, but not mandatory)
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| Week: February 21 - 25, 2011 |
| Monday |
NO SCHOOL
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| Tuesday: |
1. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. By tomorrow, complete the prewriting grid (all 3 rows) for the short story called "My Name" and the prompt: "What type of character is Esperanza?"
3. Review your grammar packet. We will have a 25 point quiz Friday on the ideas in the packet.
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Wednesday:
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1. By tomorrow, write (or type) the first 2 paragraphs (introduction and one body paragraph) for the "My Name" essay. You must print out a copy and bring it to class tomorrow if you type your work. You may use pen if you don't want to type the rough draft. We will work on this in class, but whatever isn't finished becomes homework. |
| Thursday: |
1. Review your grammar packet. We will have a 25 point quiz tomorrow on the ideas in the packet. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: February 14 - 18, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. For tomorrow, write or type the introductory paragraph for "The Use of Force" essay. If you type it, you must print it out and bring it to class tomorrow.
2. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
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| Tuesday: |
1. The rough draft of your 5 paragraph "Use of Force" essay is due Thursday. You must print out a copy and bring it to class each day if you type your essay. You may use pen if you don't want to type the rough draft only. The final draft must be typed.
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Wednesday:
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1. The rough draft of your 5 paragraph "Use of Force" essay is due TOMORROW. You must print out a copy and bring it to class tomorrow if you type your essay. You may use pen if you don't want to type the rough draft only. The final draft must be typed. |
| Thursday: |
1. The revised, typed final draft of "The Use of Force" essay is due tomorrow. You must staple your rough draft, prewriting grid, and rubric to the back. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: February 7 - 11, 2011 |
| Monday |
1. Your expert literary term notecard is due tomorrow.
2. Bring your SSR book to class all week and read each night.
3. Please bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
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| Tuesday: |
1. Review literary terms sheet
2. Read a book of your choice
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Wednesday:
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1. "The Use of Force" prewriting sheet is due Friday. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night; prewriting sheet is due tomorrow! |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: February 1 - 4, 2011 |
| Monday |
No School |
| Tuesday: |
Pleae bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
The following work is due this Friday, February 4th. You should not save it all to do Thursday night. Budget your time wisely.
- Complete the CSL Rough Draft Power Point Packet for 10 points (5 points for storyboard and 5 points for a correctly completed bibliography). You will work on this all week in the library so you shouldn’t have to work on it at home.
- Study the Frequently Misspelled Words in Essays List for a 10 to 20 point quiz this Friday. (Refer to the handout given in class on February 1st for the list of words.)
- Follow the directions on the Audience Awareness Assignment (given in class on February 1st) to write two E-mail messages (on lined notebook paper).
- Read and take notes (Cornell style or your own style of notes) from these pages in your textbook to help you with researching on the Internet:
• Pages 1001, 1002, 1003, 1009, 1010, and 1014
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Wednesday:
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same as last night |
| Thursday: |
same as last night; spelling quiz tomorrow! |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: January 10 - 14, 2011 |
| Monday: |
1. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Finish page 28 in the grammar packet by tomorrow.
3. Finish reading pages 509-520 by tomorrow.
4. Do page 521, #1,2, 3 and 8.
5. Show your parent(s) the letter about our guest speaker who is speaking this coming Thursday. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish reading The Diary of Anne Frank by Friday (pages 522-542)
2. Review all vocabulary words for the final exam.
3. Pages Read log is due 1/19 (NOT 1/18) |
Wednesday:
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same as last night |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: January 3 -7, 2011 |
| Monday: |
1. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
2. Vocabulary Notebook is due Friday, 1/6. You should have one box per word (with pictures for each). You should have 95 words total.
3. Make vocabulary boxes for words #88 -95 by Friday.
4. Finish page 1 of grammar packet by tomorrow. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish page 10 in the grammar packet by tomorrow.
2. Review all vocabulary words for the final exam.
3. Finish chapters 1-10 of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and 10 reading log entries by tomorrow. |
Wednesday:
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1. Finish page 16 in the grammar packet by tomorrow.
2. Finish reading pages 490-508 by Friday. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework, except to read, unless you got behind during the week and you need to catch-up on this week's work |
| Week: December 6 - 10, 2010 |
| Monday: |
1. Read page 927 and answer questions #1-4.
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
3. Your CSL partner/ interview designee form is due Dec. 8, so work on that (see handout from class) |
| Tuesday: |
1. CSL form is due tomorrow
2. Read pages 930-931 and answer questions #1-3 on each page (in the margins). You should answer 6 questions in all. |
Wednesday:
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By this Friday, read pages 934-940 and answer questions labeled "A - M" that are in the margins on these pages. Use complete sentences, write legibly and use quotes from your reading to back-up your responses. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind during the week |
| Week: November 29 - December 3, 2010 |
| Monday: |
1. Research the term "propaganda" See the handout given in class today for more details. This is due this Wed.
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
3. Work on the Holocaust interview. It is due Tuesday, Dec. 7th (refer to the handout given in class today for more details)
4. Your CSL partner/ interview designee form is due Dec. 8, so work on that (see handout from class) |
| Tuesday: |
same as last night - propaganda work is due tomorrow |
Wednesday:
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1. Work on your Holocaust interview (due Dec. 7)
2. Complete your CSL partner/interview designee form (due Dec. 8) |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you got behind during the week |
| Week: November 22 - 26, 2010 |
| Monday: |
1. Study for tomorrow's Constitution exam.
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
3. Review vocabulary words #1-58 for a test this Wednesday. |
| Tuesday: |
1. Review main characters and events in "Flowers for Algernon" for a test tomorrow. Review all of your vocabulary words (#1-58) for tomorrow's test. |
Wednesday:
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The "Pages Read" sheet #2 is due January 18th, so read over the break. |
| Thursday: |
Have a great Thanksgiving break! |
| Friday: |
same as last night |
| Week: November 15 - 19, 2010 |
| Monday: |
1. Return The Giver to the library after you write a one-paragraph entry for the "Pages Read" reading log assignment; The "Pages Read" reading log assignment is due TOMORROW and it must be typed!
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
3. Finish class work (page 163 #1&2 and #1&2, page 165 #1&2 and #1&2, page 166 #1-3 and page 167 #1-5). |
| Tuesday: |
1. Finish reading "Flowers for Algernon" (pages 190-215) and answer #1,2,5,7,9 and 10 on page 219 by this Friday. Use complete sentences, write legibly, and use quotes from the story to back-up your responses whenever possible
2. We will have a test Wed., Nov. 24 on main ideas and characters in "Flowers for Algernon". You will also be tested on vocabulary words #1-57 on Nov. 24, so review vocabulary words nightly. |
Wednesday:
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same as Tuesday night |
| Thursday: |
same as Tuesday night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework/classwork during the week |
| Week: November 8 - 12, 2010 |
| Monday: |
1. Return The Giver to the library after you write a one-paragraph entry for the "Pages Read" reading log assignment; The "Pages Read" reading log assignment is due Nov. 16th.
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks.
3. The rough draft (handwritten legibly is OK) of your Poe Power Paragraph based on "The Tell-Tale Heart" is due tomorrow. See the handout on the right for more details. |
| Tuesday: |
1. The revised and TYPED final draft of your Poe Power Paragraph is due tomorrow.
2. Review your vocabulary words (#1-48) and the main characters and events in "The Tell-Tale Heart" for a quiz tomorrow. |
Wednesday:
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Read a book of your choice. The "Pages Read" assignment is due next Tuesday, Nov. 16th. |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework/classwork during the week |
Week: November 1 - 5, 2010
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| Monday: |
1. Return The Giver to the library after you write a one-paragraph entry for the "Pages Read" reading log assignment
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks
3. Read the biographical information about Poe on page 77 |
| Tuesday: |
Complete one vocabulary box entry in your vocabulary notebook for each of the 10 vocabulary words on page 77 (words are taken from the "Tell-Tale Heart") |
Wednesday:
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1. Complete the handout for the "Tell-Tale Heart" by Friday
2. study all 45 vocabulary words and main characters and events in the "Tell-Tale Heart" for a test next Wednesday, Nov.10 |
| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework/classwork during the week |
Week: October 25 - October 29, 2010
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| Monday: |
1. Return The Giver to the library after you write a one-paragraph entry for the "Pages Read" reading log assignment
2. Bring a can a week to our class to help support local food banks
3. The Utopia project (packet with typed 5 paragraph persuasive essay and art display) is due Wednesday so work on your assigned portion of the project |
| Tuesday: |
Work on your assigned parts of the group Utopia project. The completed project (essay, group packet and visual display) is due tomorrow |
Wednesday:
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SSR at least 20 minutes and work on your Pages Read log (the log is due Nov. 16)
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| Thursday: |
same as last night |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework/classwork during the week |
Week: October 18 - October 22, 2010
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| Monday: |
1. your decorated classroom portfolio folder is due Friday
2. return The Giver to the library after you write a one-paragraph entry for the "Pages Read" reading log assignment
3. read over the "Create Your Own Utopia" assignment packet and continue thinking about your three laws, rationale for your three laws and counter arguments for your three laws (Click on the link to the right for a copy of the assignment packet.) |
| Tuesday: |
Work on your assigned parts of the group Utopia project. The essay rough draft is due this Friday. The completed project (essay, group packet and visual display) is due Wed., Oct. 27th. |
Wednesday:
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Work on your assigned parts of the group Utopia project. The rough draft of the essay is due this Friday. The completed project (essay, group packet and visual display) is due Wed., Oct. 27th.
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| Thursday: |
Work on your assigned parts of the group Utopia project. The rough draft of the essay is due tomorrow. The completed project (essay, group packet and visual display) is due Wed., Oct. 27th. Your decorated classroom portfolio is due tomorrow.
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework/classwork during the week or you need to get art supplies for the Utopian visual display. |
Week: October 11 - October 15, 2010
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| Monday: |
Finish reading The Giver by tomorrow. "Talk to the Text" journal entries #1-23 are due tomorrow. |
| Tuesday: |
Study for tomorrow's 45 point test. Know all vocabulary words (#1-26), the most important points in the history of the English language, and main characters, events and ideas from The Giver.
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Wednesday:
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Read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. The "Pages Read" reading log (see the link at the right for a copy of the log) is due Tuesday, November 16th.
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| Thursday: |
same as last night
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework during the week |
Week: October 4 - October 8, 2010
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| Monday: |
Study for tomorrow's quiz on 12 terms and "The Elevator".
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| Tuesday: |
continue reading chapters 13 - 23 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter by Oct. 12; read a book of your choice if you have finished reading The Giver
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Wednesday:
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Study class notes from pages R69-R72 for a quiz on "Analyzing Word Structure" next Tuesday, October 12th; continue reading chapters 13 - 23 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter; read a book of your choice if you have finished reading The Giver
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| Thursday: |
same as last night
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework during the week |
Week: September 27 - Oct. 1, 2010
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| Monday: |
Return signed 8th Grade Core letter tomorrow; Summer Reading #2 due tomorrow; continue reading chapters 13 - 23 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter by Tuesday, Oct. 12
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| Tuesday: |
continue reading chapters 13 - 23 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter by Oct. 12
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Wednesday:
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Review 8 terms from today (from pages 24 - 26 in textbook) for a quiz next Tuesday; continue reading chapters 13 - 23 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter
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| Thursday: |
Finish class work (pages 27 - 31, #1-11); review 8 terms from pages 24 - 26) for Tuesday's quiz; read The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter
Optional, extra credit PTSA Reflections entry is due tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 1st in our class. You must present your work to our class to receive extra credit. Click on the link to the right for all of the details.
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework during the week |
Week: September 20 - 24, 2010
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| Monday: |
final award speech (90 seconds) and actual award due tomorrow (note cards are OK); continue reading chapters 1-12 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter
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| Tuesday: |
continue reading chapters 1-12 of The Giver and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter
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Wednesday:
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Summer Reading #2 due next Tuesday, 9/28 so work on it
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| Thursday: |
Summer Reading #2 due next Tuesday, 9/28 so work on it
Optional, extra credit PTSA Reflections entry is due Friday, Oct. 1st in our class. You must present your work to our class to receive extra credit. Click on the link to the right for all of the details.
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| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework during the week |
Week: September 13 - 17, 2010
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| Monday: |
Work on Summer Reading #1 Awards Speech because the rough draft is due this Thursday. Read chapters 1 - 12 of The Giver by 9/27 and complete one "Talk to the Text" entry per chapter.
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| Tuesday: |
same as above |
Wednesday:
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Same as above; "The Power of Words" word and meaning are due tomorrow (see class handout) |
| Thursday: |
Present the final draft of Summer Reading #1 Awards Speech and Award this coming Tuesday.
Optional, extra credit PTSA Reflections entry is due Friday, Oct. 1st in our class. You must present your work to our class to receive extra credit. Click on the link to the right for all of the details. |
| Friday: |
no weekend homework unless you did not keep up with your homework during the week |
Week: September 7 - 10, 2010
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| Monday: |
No school |
| Tuesday: |
Signed course description due tomorrow; bring an SSR book tomorrow and everyday (must be at your reading level) |
Wednesday:
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Work on Newspaper News for at least 20 minutes tonight. It's due Monday, Sept. 13. Use the template and directions on this page, or refer to the handout given in class on Sept. 8. |
| Thursday: |
Work on Newspaper News for at least 20 minutes tonight. It's due Monday, Sept. 13. Use the template and directions on this page, or refer to the handout given in class on Sept. 8. |
| Friday: |
Newspaper News is due Monday! |
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Resources
PTSA Reflections Information
8th Grade Parent Night Presentation |
