ENGLISH 7

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

Graded Dillard and Baker comprehension quiz.

• In literature texts, we will again explore the idea of theme in literature. 
• On p. 464, read the story, “Ribbons” by Laurence Yep,” p. 466. Finish reading the story for homework and do questions for homework. On p. 474, answer questions: 1;  2-b: 3-c: 4-b; 5-b & c. Complete sentences.
• Read the next story: “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” on p. 475.

HW: Tues: p. 474, answer questions: 1;  2-b: 3-c: 4-b; 5-b & c. Complete sentences. Read the next story: “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” on p. 475.

Weds:

Thurs: Mugs

Fri: Spelling Unit 16. Do the proofreading exercises, p. 80. (NOT P. 79) And quiz.

ENGLISH 8

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

Finish reviewing Research. Will there be a quiz? Maybe.

With one partner (not two): research two areas:

Find examples and stories of ordinary citizens who risked their lives to hide Jews or help them escape Nazi Germany and the occupied countries. (Detail it and copy the address link on that document)

Explain why Death compared the years 79, 1346 and 1942? What important events happened in those years? What other years might compare?

Be ready to present your findings on Wednesday.

HW: Tues Part 6, Complete worksheet and read!

Weds: Ready presentations -- Who helped in WWII? And why Death compared the years 79, 1346 and 1942?

Thurs: Part 7, Complete worksheet and read!