ENGLISH 7
Handed out new grammar packet, #10, due Thursday.
Briefly reviewed new endings for A Wrinkle In Time.
Began The Giver, by Lois Lowry. Pre-reading activity. And, on overhead, a presentation.
In groups, began creating the perfect community.On Wednesday, will get your copy of The Giver.
HW: Weds: Planner Check
Thurs: Mugshot and Grammar Packet #10. Read Chapter 1, The Giver.Don't be surprised if there is a quiz, or reading check-in!
Fri: Spelling exercises and test, Unit 15, p. 75, 1-20
ENGLISH 8
QW: As she drifted into sleep, a final tear trickled down her cheek. Make this the beginning or the end of your story or poem. Five minutes.
Brief discussion on yesterday’s anticipation guide.
Author John Steinbeck. Took notes.
Watched Power Point on Steinbeck and The Pearl.
Literary terms to know while reading the novel. Handout.
Got your copy of the book, The Pearl. Put your name in book and sign out a number.
For homework, read Chapter 1 of The Pearl and answer questions on worksheet. Complete sentences, short ones, but sentences!
**Please deliver The Pearl note to parents.**
**Please deliver The Pearl note to parents.**
HW: Weds: Read Chapter 1 of The Pearl and complete worksheet
Thurs: Vocabulary worksheet for Chapter 1
Fri. 12/03: Read Chapter 2 and complete worksheet
Thurs: 12/09 First Response Due (details to come)