ENGLISH 7

Seedfolks work

Listen, annotate and finish worksheet on Amir. Then--

QW: In notebooks, write what your impression is of Amir. How do you characterize him? Why? Use an example from the chapter on Amir? What is most memorable about him and his “story?”

Writing assignment for  Nora, Maricela & Amir. Due Weds.  

All three characters required.

No rough draft. Start now! Use your class time wisely.

HW: Weds: Character studies, Nora, Maricela & Amir.

Thurs: Mug week # 12  (Expect a quiz)

Fri: Spelling quiz Unit # 13;  

ENGLISH 8

CLASSWORK Only -- In literature textbooks, read the story, Up The Slide, by Jack London, on p. 156.  At end of the essay, answer questions, p. 162;  1- 5 in notebook.  Plus: Write two paragraphs, in notebook.

In "Up the Slide," a young man sets out to do something simple that turns into a hair-raising, life-threatening adventure. Connect to the character's experience by thinking of a time when you have gotten yourself into a situation that was more difficult to get out of than you thought it would be.

HW: Weds: Biography essay. Final Draft stapled ahead, with assignment sheet/rubric and graphic organizer. PRINT @ HOME. STAPLE @ HOME. Please.