homework

​ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

Have the following documents reviewed and signed by your parents:

1. LA Expectations.
2. Communication Information Sheet
3. Academic Honesty Sheet

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​THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017

1. Read (or reread) the article, "Memories of the Dust Bowl" (analyze the text and think about the experiences shared)
2. Make sure you maintain an updated Of Mice and Men notebook sheet
3. Summer Reading  list due TOMORROW.  (Extra Credit)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

1. Bring your composition notebook to class on Tuesday in preparation for your first class journal assignment.
2. Review your Of Mice and Men pre-reading vocabulary.  (Note #3)

​TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Cover your Of Mice and Men book in preparation for tomorrow's first book check.
3. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

1. Complete all three (3) writing journals for the Chapter 1 Journal worksheet.
2. Review Chapter 1.
3. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

​THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

1. Review the Chapters 1 and 2 "Idioms" worksheet (Note #9).
2. Read (or reread) Chapter 2 in Of Mice and Men.
3. Make sure your Chapter 1 reflection worksheet is competed in its entirety.  (Chapter 6)
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

​FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Review Chapters 1-3.
3. Review and understand the Chapter 3 vocabulary.
4. Complete the Chapter 2 reflection that was started in class.
5. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

1. Review Chapters 1-3 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Complete the Chapter 3 DRP worksheet.  (Note #14)
3. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

1. Reread Chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Review Chapters 1 and 2.
3. Review the Revolution House Policies, and have your parent complete and sign the acknowledgement sheet.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Complete the "Reading Actively" section in your Chapter 3 reflection packet.  (Make sure you use details and evidence from the text to support your response.  YOUR PARAGRAPH MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) SENTENCES.)
3. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

1. Review the Chapter 4 vocabulary.  (Note #16)
2. Review Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men
3. Complete the "Personal Response" writing section in your Chapter 3 reflection packet.  (Make sure you use details and evidence from the text to support your response.  YOUR PARAGRAPH MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) SENTENCES.)
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

1. Complete the Chapter 4 reflection packet that was started in class.  (Make sure Parts 1, 2, 3, and "Making a Personal Response" sections are completed in their entirety).  Keep in mind, "Reading Actively" and "Making  A Personal Response" writing sections must have a MINIMUM of five (5) sentences
2. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

1. Take home your class journal and complete the two (2) paragraph "Curley's Wife" essay.  Each paragraph must have a MINIMUM of five sentences.  Please skip a line before you start writing the second paragraph.
2. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 5 and 6 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Complete the Chapter 5 Reflection packet in its entirety.
3. Complete the double-sided Chapter 5 DRP worksheet in its entirety.
4. Make sure ALL of your Of Mice and Men notes are completed in their entirety and organized.
5. Begin to STUDY for your Of Mice and Men​ and exam.
6. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 5 and 6 in Of Mice and Men.
2. Complete the Chapter 5 Reflection packet in its entirety.
3. Complete the double-sided Chapter 5 DRP worksheet in its entirety.Make sure ALL of your Of Mice and Men notes are completed in their entirety and organized.
4. Begin to STUDY for your Of Mice and Men​ and exam.
5. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

1. Complete the double-sided Chapter 6 DRP worksheet in its entirety.  (Note #21)
2. Make sure ALL of your Of Mice and Men notes are completed in their entirety and organized.
3. STUDY for your Of Mice and Men​ and exam.
4. MAKE SURE ALL OF TODAY'S CLASSWORK IS COMPLETE!!!
5. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

1. STUDY your Of Mice and Men notes and review your class text in preparation for Monday's book test.
2. Organize your Of Mice and Men notes and make sure all of your notes are complete in preparation for Tuesdays open note quiz.
3. Complete the "after" column of your "Anticipation Guide" and the "after" journal (Part 3) that was started in class.  (Note #4)
4. Bring your Of Mice and Men class text to class on Monday in preparation for your final book check and Monday's collection.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

1. Organize your Of Mice and Men notes in preparation for tomorrow's notebook quiz.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

1. Remove your Of Mice and Men  notes from your binder, and keep in a safe place at home.  (These notes will serve as your study guide for your midterm/final exams).
2. Rest for MAP testing

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

1. Rest for MAP testing

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

1. Complete the Nothing But the Truth writing assignment it is entirety.  (5 sentences MINIMUM in each section)  (Note #1)
2. Make sure you maintain your Nothing But the Truth table of contents sheet.
3. Don't forget to remove your Of Mice and Men notes and keep them in a safe place at home to use for your midterm and final exam.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

1. Bring in your pack of 3x5 index cards.
2. Review the definition of "Satire".  Think about the questions below (you do not have to write a response).
3. Complete the "Spelling Correctly" worksheet.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017

1. Complete the "Spelling Correctly" worksheet #2.  (DO NOT RUSH!)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017

1. Use your flashcards that were created in class and study your latin roots.
2. Review your twenty (20) Unit #1 vocabulary words.
3. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Completing the Sentence" sections in your Unit #1 vocabulary packet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #1 vocabulary words.
2. Complete the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #1 packet.
3. Continue to use your flashcards and study your latin roots.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #1 vocabulary words.
2. COMPLETE your Unit #1 packet in its entirety by making sure ALL sections are complete in preparation for Monday's collection.
3. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY your words, definitions, AND packet.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #1 words, definitions, and packet in preparation for next week's exam.
2. Complete the definition, sentence, and packet for ALL twenty (20) words in your Unit #1 - 4 Corners packet that was started in class.
3. Look up the definition for the vocabulary words in your Pages 1-39 reflection packet (Note #3).  (Make sure ALL of your questions have been answered using complete sentences).

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017

1. Make sure the definition, sentence, and illustrations are COMPLETE for ALL twenty (20) Unit #1 vocabulary words in your 4 Corners.
2. Create a flashcard for ALL twenty (20) Unit #1 vocabulary words, and use them to study.
3. Bring your latin roots flashcards back to class to place in the class vocabulary bin.
4. STUDY FOR TOMORROW UNIT #1 VOCABULARY EXAM.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017

1. Review and STUDY your Greek Roots.
2. Create flashcards for all of your Greek Roots.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017

1. Continue to use your flashcards and STUDY your Greek Roots.
2. Define ALL vocabulary words in your Pages 40-70 reflection packet.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017

1. Review and STUDY your Vocabulary Strategy worksheet.
2. Use your flashcards and continue to identify your Greek Roots.
3. SPIRIT WEAR IS DUE TOMORROW!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

1. Continue to review AND STUDY your vocabulary strategies.
2. Make flashcards for your prefixes and suffixes.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017

1. CAREFULLY securely cover your Nothing But the Truth book.
2. Complete the "Outside Forces" writing assignment on the back of Note #6.
3. Make sure ALL questions and vocabulary are completed in Note #7.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017

1. BEGIN TO STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words..
2. Complete the "Definitions" AND "Completing the Sentences" sections in your Unit #2 packet.
3. Read (or reread) Pages 104-126 (Chapters 13 and 14) in Nothing But the Truth.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017

1. Make flashcards for ALL twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and use them to STUDY.
2. Complete the "Synonyms" AND "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #2 packet.
3. Continue to STUDY your vocabulary strategies.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017

1. Log into Google classroom and view the video "How Fiction Can Change Reality".
2. Use your flashcards and STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words.
3. Complete the "Choosing the Right Word" AND "Vocabulary in Context" sections in your Unit #2 packet.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017

1. STUDY your Unit #2 words, definitions, AND vocabulary packet in preparation for next week's exam.
2. Complete the "Dr. Palleni Journal" writing assignment.
3. Review the "How Fiction Can Change Reality" video in google classroom in preparation for next week.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017

1. STUDY your Unit #2 words, definitions, AND vocabulary packet in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
2. Complete the "Novel's Document" worksheet in its entirety.
3. Review the Objective Summary worksheet.
4. Bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017

1. Review and study the "How to Write an Objective Summary" Powerpoint in Google classroom.
2. Complete the "Fair/Unfair" worksheet in its entirety (Note #9).
3. Review your objective summary graphic organizer, and prepare to work on your final copy.
4. CONTINUE to bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017

1. Review ALL the Objective Summary documents in Google classroom, including the video, "How Fiction Can Change Reality".
2. Neatly TYPE (no spelling, grammatical, or capitalization errors) the FINAL copy of your objective summary for the video, "How Fiction Can Change Reality".
3. Make sure ALL of your classwork is complete in its entirety in preparation for TOMORROW'S collection.
4. CONTINUE to bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

1. BAKE SALE ITEM DUE TOMORROW!
2. Complete the "Skill Building Vocabulary" worksheet.
3. Begin to STUDY your notes and review your class text, Nothing But the Truth for next week's exam.
4. Makes your Nothing But the Truth table of contents sheet are complete AND organize your notes in preparation for next week's quiz.
5. CONTINUE to bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017

1. STUDY your Nothing But the Truth notes and review your text in preparation for next week's exam.
2. Organize your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
3. CONTINUE to bring your SECURELY COVERED Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017

1. STUDY your Nothing But the Truth notes and review your text in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
2. Organize your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for Thursday's quiz.
3. BRING your Nothing But the Truth book to class for tomorrow's final book check and collection.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017

1. Make sure ALL of your Nothing But the Truth notes are completed, organized, and paperclipped in preparation for Thursday's quiz.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 31, 2017

1. RESTUDY the first ten (10) words of your Unit #2 list (antics to gingerly).
2. Complete the 4 corners packet for the first ten (10) Unit #2 words.
3. Make sure your Nothing But the Truth notes are organized, paper clipped, and ready to use in preparation for tomorrow's notebook quiz.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words AGAIN.  Take your time and focus!
2. Complete the last ten (10) words of your Unit #2 4 corners packet (glut to wanton).

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017

1. RESTUDY  the meaning and usage of your Unit #2 vocabulary words in preparation for Monday's assessment.​

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017

1. Read (or reread) the article "An Underwater Restaurant-Laboratory".
2. Complete the prewriting outline on side 2 of the article thoroughly, accurately, and in its entirety.​

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017

1. Veteran's Day - No School

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017

1. Begin to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #3 vocabulary words.
2. Create index cards for ALL twenty (20) Unit #3 vocabulary.  (View the format in Google classroom as a reference).
3. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and the "Completing the Sentence" sections in your Unit #3 vocabulary packet.
4. Share your TYPED final copy of your "Undersea Restaurant-Laboratory" objective summary through Google Docs.​

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #3 vocabulary words using your packet and flashcards.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and the "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #3 vocabulary packet.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #3 vocabulary words using your packet and flashcards.
2. Complete BOTH the "Choosing the Right Word" and the "Vocabulary in Context" sections in your Unit #3 vocabulary packet.
3. Bring your independent reading book to class on Monday for my review and credit.
4. Read your independent book this weekend (starting today), complete the log, print it out, and have your parent initial it for Monday' submission and credit.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AND 14, 2017

1. Use your flashcards AND review your Unit #3 packet in preparation for your Unit #3 exam.
2. Complete the illustration, sentence, and definition for ALL twenty (20) Unit #3 words in preparation for Wednesday's collection.

                           -  Monday night's ten words - allot to longevity
                           - Tuesday night's ten words - myriad to willful

1. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH day and fill in your reading log.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017

1. Complete the two (2) paragraph Chapter 1 essay (The Pact) in its entirety.  Make sure you read the instructions for each paragraph carefully BEFORE writing your response.
2. Continue to read at least (you are more than welcome to read more) 20 minutes in your independent reading book and update your reading log.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

1. Read at least (you are more than welcome to read more) 20 minutes in your independent reading book and update your reading log.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017

1. Read for 20 minutes each day in your independent reading book (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
2. Make sure this week's reading log is complete with the time spent reading each day, your initials, and your parent's signature in preparation for MONDAY's collection and homework credit.
3. Log into Google classroom and complete your journal response for your independent reading book. (Read my instructions THOROUGHLY to ensure your receive full credit for your response!)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 (Weekend)

1. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 cumulative vocabulary packet and individual unit packets in preparation for your November 29 exam.
2. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book.  Update your reading log daily to ensure it is completed for submission on Monday, November 27.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017

1. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 cumulative vocabulary packet and individual unit packets in preparation for Wednesday's exam.
2. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book.  Update your reading log daily to ensure it is completed for submission on Monday, November 27.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017

1. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 cumulative vocabulary packet, flashcards, and individual unit packets in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
2. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book.
3. Make sure you log in your reading minutes on your reading log.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 5 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapter 5 reflection questions AND writing assignment.  (Note #7).
3. Read (or reread) Chapter 6 in Swallowing Stones
4. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 6 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapter 6 reflection questions AND writing assignment.  (Note #8).
3. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017

1. Read at least 20 minutes (you can read more) EACH day in your independent reading book(Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
2. Log into Google classroom, and complete the "Week of November 27" journal response with detail and evidence from your text.  (Review your response and correct any spelling or grammatical errors BEFORE you submit your work).
3. Make sure your reading log is complete AND has your initials and parent signature in preparation for Monday's collection.  (Please visit the computer lab if you need to print out a log to avoid any excuses on Monday.)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 7 and 8 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Create flashcards for your twenty (20) Unit #4 vocabulary words in preparation for tomorrow's collection and review.
3. Use your flashcards and STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #4 vocabulary words.
4. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" AND "Completing the Sentences" sections in your Unit #4..
5. Read for twenty (20) minutes in your independent reading book and log it on your NEW December reading log.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 10 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapters 1-7 Compare and Contrast essay if not completed in class.
3. Complete the sentence, definition, and illustration for the first twenty (20) words in your Unit #4 - 4 Corners packet. (annul - porous)
4. Use your flashcards and packet, and STUDY your ten (10) Unit #4 vocabulary words.
5. Read for twenty (20) minutes in your independent reading book and log it on your NEW December reading log.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017

1. Use your flashcards and your Unit #4 packet and study your twenty (20) Unit #4 vocabulary words in preparation for Monday's exam.
2. Complete the sentence, definition, and illustration for the last ten (10) words in your Unit #4 - 4 corners packet.  (promontory - sustain) in preparation for Monday's collection
3. Read at least (you can read more) 20 minutes in your independent book each day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and log it on your NEW December reading log.  Make sure you have your initials AND  your parent's signature in preparation for Monday's collection.
4. Log in to Google classroom and complete the Week of December 4 Editing/Revising sheet.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 11 and 12 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapter 8 reflection questions AND writing assignment.
3. Read for a minimum of 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and log your time on your reading log.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 13 and 14 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapters 9 and 10 reflection questions AND writing assignment.
3. Read for a minimum of 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and log your time on your reading log.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 15 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapters 13-15 essential question worksheet AND summary.
3. Read for a minimum of 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and log your time on your reading log.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 19-20 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapters 16-18 essential question worksheet AND summary.
3. Read for a minimum of 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and log your time on your reading log.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 21-22 in Swallowing Stones.
2. Complete the Chapters 19 and 20 reflection worksheet.
3. Make sure your Reading Log for the Week of December 10 is complete with both your initials AND Parent's Signature.
4. Read for a minimum of 20 minutes in your independent reading book (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
5. Log into Google Classroom and complete the editing and revising exercise.  (Remember to complete your assignment in the format displayed in class.)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017

1. Review your Midterm Exam topic sheet, compile your notes, vocabulary packets, and begin studying for you Midterm Exam.
2. Read (or reread) Chapters 23 and 24 in your Swallowing Stones book.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of December 18 reading log.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017

1. STUDY your Unit #4 words, definitions, and packet in preparation for Tuesday's reassessment.
2. Begin using your notes and vocabulary packets and start studying for your Midterm Exam.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of December 18 reading log.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017

1. STUDY your Unit #4 words, definitions, and packet in preparation for TOMORROW's reassessment.
2. Begin using your notes and vocabulary packets and start studying for your Midterm Exam.
3. Make sure ALL of today's classwork is completed in its entirety.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of December 18 reading log.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017

1. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of December 18 reading log.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

1. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of December 18 reading log.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018

1. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of January 2 reading log.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 AND 4, 2018

1. Begin to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit # 5 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND "Completing the Sentence" sections in your Unit #5 packet.  (If there is no school on Thursday please complete the 'Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your packet.
3. Review your Literary Device sheet and familiarize yourself with how to identify your devices.
4. Reread the poem "The Year".
5. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
6. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent book and log your time on your Week of January 2 reading log.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit # 5 vocabulary words.
2. Complete the last two sections in your Unit #5 packet in preparation for Monday's collection ("Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context").
3. Review your Literary Device sheet and familiarize yourself with how to identify your devices.
4. Reread the poem "The Year".
5. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
6. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 2 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit # 5 vocabulary words.
2. Complete the definitions, sentences, and illustrations for the first ten (10) words in your Unit #5 - 4 Corners Packet.  (aghast - inaudible).
3. Complete your research for your "The Year" poem reaction essay.
4. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
5. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 8 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit # 5 vocabulary words, definitions, and packet in preparation for TOMORROW'S exam.
2. COMPLETE the definitions, sentences, and illustrations  for ALL twenty (20) Unit #5 words in your 4 corners packet.
3. COMPLETE your class rough  draft and TYPE AND PRINT your 2nd rough draft in preparation for TOMORROW's peer editing session.
4. STUDY your notes and vocabulary packets in preparation for your Midterm Exam.
5. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 8 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018

1. Review your peer editing sheet AND TYPE the FINAL COPY of your poem reaction essay for "The Year".
2. Log on to my website - www.mrscountslaclass.weebly.com and review my "Tips to Success (Writing)" to ensure your essay is free of any UNNECESSARY errors.
3. Make sure you are ready for TOMORROW'S Midterm Exam (Reading).
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 8 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018

1. Make sure you are prepared for Part 2 of the Midterm Exam.
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 8 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018

1. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 8 reading log in preparation for Tuesday's collection.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018

1. Bring in your independent reading book in preparation for tomorrow's credit and review.
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 15 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018

1. Begin to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #6 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Completing the Sentence" sections in your Unit #6 packet.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 15 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #6 vocabulary words AND packet.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #6 packet.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete your Week of January 15 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #6 vocabulary words AND packet.
2. Complete the Unit #6 vocabulary packet by finishing the last two sections - "Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context" in preparation for Monday's collection.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 15 reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #6 vocabulary words AND packet.
2. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for the first ten words in your Unit #6 - 4 corners packet.  (abashed-genial)
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #6 vocabulary words AND packet.
2. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for the LAST ten words in your Unit #6 - 4 corners packet.  (instill-scapegoat)
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

1. Type the FINAL COPY of your "Why Do We Read This? analysis using the template in Google classroom.  (Make sure you follow the punctuation, grammar, and spelling rules).
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018

1. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018

1. Continue your U.S (Life, Nature, or People) AND Global (World, Economy, Society) research for Hughes' poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" in preparation for Monday's review.
2. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log with your parent's signature in preparation for Monday's Collection.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018

1. Complete EACH BOX on your poem reaction pre-writing sheet with detail.  (Use a separate shee of paper to ensure you have enough detail to support your analysis.)
2. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 22 reading log.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018

1. Complete the class rough draft template for your poem reaction essay.  (Make sure each part of the template is complete with the necessary detail to ensure your essay is accurate).
2. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 29 reading log.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018

1. NEATLY AND CAREFULLY TYPE the final copy of your poem reaction essay for Langston Hughes' "The Negro Speaks of Rivers".  (Makes sure you follow the punctuation, grammar, and spelling rules.)
2. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 29 reading log.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

1. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 29 reading log.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

1. Read (or reread) the Maya Angelou's poem, "Song for the Old Ones."
2. Define, complete, review, and comprehend the vocabulary words for "Song for the Old Ones."
3. Begin your research for life, nature, OR people AND world, economy, OR society.  (Make sure your write the source/website and the title of the article.
4. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book each day and complete your Week of January 29 reading log in preparation for Monday's submission.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018

1. Begin to STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide distributed today in class and/or your flashcards.
2. Read (or reread) the Maya Angelou's poem, "Song for the Old Ones," and make sure the first three boxes of your pre-writing sheet is completed with detail
3. Continue your research for life, nature, OR people AND world, economy, OR society.  Review your notes created and discussed in class to help narrow down your researched topic.
4. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018

1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide distributed today in class and/or your flashcards.
2. Complete the "Songs for the Old Ones" pre-writing sheet in its entirety (ALL BOXES WITH DETAIL!) in preparation for tomorrow.  (Use an extra sheet of paper, if needed.)
3. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018

1. NEATLY AND CAREFULLY TYPE the final copy of your poem reaction essay for "Song for the old Ones".  (Make sure you review your final copy for proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors BEFORE you submit your final copy).
2. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide distributed today in class and/or your flashcards.
3. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018

1. Work on your PSA for "Literature and the Real World" with your partners.
2. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide  and/or your flashcards.
3. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018

1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide  and/or your flashcards.
2. Read (or reread) Gwendolyn Brook's poem "We Real Cool".
3. Complete the first three (3) boxes on your poem reaction pre-writing sheet.
4. Continue your research that was started in class.
5. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018

1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 4, 5, and 6 vocabulary words and definitions.  Utilize the study guide  and/or your flashcards in preparation for tomorrow's exam.
2. Work on your group project outside of school in  preparation for Wednesday.
3. Work on your poem reaction essay for "We Real Cool".
4. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018

1. FINALIZE your group project and practice in preparation for tomorrow's presentation.
2. Continue to work on your poem reaction essay for "We Real Cool".
3. Read for a MINIMUM  of 20 minutes in your independent reading book AND COMPLETE  your 5 sentence summary on your updated reading log.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018

1. NEATLY AND CAREFULLY TYPE the final copy of your "We Real Cool" poem reaction essay.
2. Read EVERY DAY over winter break, including Monday (President's Day).  Make sure you write your five (5) sentence reflection each day.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018

1. Read (or reread) the short story, "All Summer in a Day".
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018

1. Reread Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem, "Life's Tragedy".
2. Complete the first three boxes on the pre-writing sheeting for the poem using DETAIL!
3. On a separate sheet of paper, WRITE the literal meaning and the symbolic reference for the poem using DETAIL.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.
5. MAKE SURE THE "ALL SUMMER IN A DAY" PACKET IS COMPLETED.  THAT INCLUDES BOTH WRITING ASSIGNMENTS!​

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018

1. Bring your independent reading book AND reading log to class tomorrow in preparation for reader's workshop.
2. Complete your research on the poem "Life's Tragedy" that was started in class.
3. Complete ALL boxes on your pre-writing sheet using detail.  (Make sure you use a separate sheet of paper if needed.)
4. Begin to STUDY your Unit #7 vocabulary words.
5. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Completing the Sentence" sections in your packet.
6. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #7 vocabulary words.
2. Create your twenty (20) Unit #7 flashcards.  (Review Google classroom for the proper study card format).
3. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections of your Unit #7 packet.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #7 vocabulary words, flashcards, and packet.
2. Complete BOTH the "Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context" sections of your Unit #7 packet in preparation for tomorrow's collection.
3. Review the class rough draft for the poem, "Life's Tragedy" and begin working on your final copy.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018

1. Neatly and carefully type the final copy of your two paragraph poem reaction essay for "Life's Tragedy".
2. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #7 vocabulary words, defintions, flashcards, packet.
3. Write the sentence, definition, and illustration for the first ten (10) words in your Unit #7 - 4 corners packet.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #7 vocabulary words, definitions, flashcards, AND packet.
2. Write the sentence, definition, and illustration for the LAST ten (10) words in your Unit #7 - 4 corners packet.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

1. Bring in your independent reading book AND log in preparation for tomorrow's reader's workshop
2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

1. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018

1. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018

1. Begin to STUDY your Unit #8 vocabulary words.
2. Complete the "Definitions," "Completing Sentences," "Synonyms," and "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #8 packet.
3. Make flashcards for ALL twenty (20) Unit #8 vocabulary words.  (Follow the format located in Google classroom.)
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018

1. SNOW DAYS

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018

1. STUDY your Unit #8 vocabulary words for Wednesday's exam.
2. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for ALL twenty (20) Unit #8 words in your 4 corners packet.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018

1. SNOW DAY

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 5, 6, and 7 in The Giver.
2. Complete the "Who Has the Power" worksheet if it was not completed in class.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018

1. Review Chapters 1 through 7 in The Giver.
2. Complete Chapters 3-5 reflection that was started in class.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

1. Begin to study your twenty (20) Unit #9 vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Completing the Sentences" sections in your Unit #9 packet.
3. Read (or reread) Chapters 8 and 9 in your The Giver book.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #9 vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your Unit #9 packet.
3. Read (or reread) Chapter 10 in The Giver .
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #9 vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Complete BOTH the "Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context" sections in your Unit #9 packet in preparation for tomorrow's collection and review.
3. Review Chapters 6 and 7 in The Giver .
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #9 vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for ALL twenty (20) Unit #9 words in your 4 corners packet.
3. Read (or reread) Chapters 11 and 12 in The Giver.
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #9 vocabulary words, definitions, packet, and flashcards in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
2. Complete the Chapter 8 vocabulary and reflection questions that was started in class for TOMORROW's collection AND review.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR BAKED ITEMS FOR TOMORROW'S TRIPLE THREAT BAKE SALE!

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

1. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.  Make sure your log is completed in its entirety in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

1. Review Chapters 5-8 in The Giver. 
2. Complete the Chapter 9-100 worksheet that was started in class.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2018

1. Begin to STUDY your Units 7, 8, and 9 words, definitions, packet, study cards, and even quizlet in preparation for next week's cumulative exam.
2. Read (or reread) Chapters 14 and 15 in The Giver.
3. Complete the Chapters 11 and 12 reflection that was started in class.  (Note #11)
4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book EACH DAY, and write your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018

1. STUDY your Units 7, 8, and 9 words, definitions, packet, study cards, and even quizlet in preparation for next week's cumulative exam.
2. Complete the reflection worksheets for Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 that was started in class
3. Make sure your class writing assignment is completed FULLY.
4. Complete your reading log and reflections for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018

NO HOMEWORK

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 

1. STUDY your Units 7, 8, and 9 words, definitions, packet, study cards, and even quizlet in preparation for Wednesday's cumulative exam.
2. Review Chapters 13-17 in The Giver.
3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, and write your reflection on your NEW April log.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 

1. STUDY your Units 7, 8, and 9 words, definitions, packet, study cards, and even quizlet in preparation for Wednesday's cumulative exam in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
2. Reread Chapters 18 and 19 in The Giver.
3. Review Chapters 13-17 in The Giver.
4. This week's reading log is due on Friday.  You must have reactions for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as you and your parents signature for each day.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 

1. Read in your independent book.  This week's reading log is due on Friday.  You must have reactions for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as you and your parents signature for each day.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 

1. Make sure your class Notes 16, 17, and 18 are completed in their entirety.
2. Read in your independent book.  This week's reading log is due on Friday.  You must have reactions for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as you and your parents signature for each day.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 - SPRING BREAK

ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018

STUDY for Wednesday's The Giver book test

Organize your The Giver notes for Thursday's notebook quiz

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018

STUDY for TOMORROW's The Giver book test

Organize your The Giver notes for Thursday's notebook quiz

Bring your The Giver book to in class in preparation for TOMORROW's final book check and return.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 

1. Complete the The Giver "Content Frame" that was started in class today in preparation for tomorrow's collection.
2. Organize and paperclip your The Giver notes in preparation for tomorrow's notebook quiz.
3. Bring in your The Giver book in preparation for tomorrow's final book check and collection.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 

1. Begin to STUDY your Unit #10 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND "Completing the Sentences" section in your packet.
3. Bring in your The Giver book in preparation for tomorrow's final book check and collection.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #10 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your packet.
3. Remove your The Giver notes from your binder and store at home to use to study for your final exam.

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #10 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context" sections of your packet.
3. SBAC starts tomorrow!  Get a good night's sleep and eat a well balanced breakfast.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #10 vocabulary words.
2. Work on your Unit #10 - 4 Corners packet.  COMPLETED PACKET DUE ON THURSDAY!

SBAC starts tomorrow!  Get a good night's sleep and eat a well balanced breakfast.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #10 vocabulary words.
2. Unit #10 - 4 corners packet and flashcards are due TOMORROW!

SBAC starts tomorrow!  Get a good night's sleep and eat a well balanced breakfast.

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 

1. Read (or reread) the article, "Why Kids Join Gangs".
2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 

1. Reread the article, "Why Kids Join Gangs".
2. Write your one page essay choosing the number 1 reason a person joins a gang.  
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018 

1. Begin to STUDY your Unit #11 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND the "Completing the Sentence" sections in your packet.  
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #11 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" AND the "Antonyms" sections in your packet.  
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #11 vocabulary words.
2. COMPLETE your Unit #11 vocab packet in preparation for Monday's collection.
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.  Make sure it is complete in preparation for Monday's collection.

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #11 vocabulary words.  (Post Test TOMORROW!)
2. Unit  #11 vocabulary flashcards due TOMORROW.
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #11 vocabulary words in preparation for TOMORROW'S exam.
2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 2 in The Outsiders.
2. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
3. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 3 in The Outsiders.
2. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
3. Begin to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #12 vocabulary words.
4. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND "Completing the Sentence" sections in your packet.
5. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and write your reflection.

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 

1. Read (or reread) Chapter 4 in The Outsiders.
2. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
3. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #12 vocabulary words.
4. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" AND "Antonyms" sections in your packet.
5. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book this weekend, and make sure your log is completed in its entirety with reflections for all days, AND a parent's signature.

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018 

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #12 vocabulary words.
2. Complete your Unit #12 vocabulary packet in its entirety.  ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETE.
3. Flashcards due TOMORROW.
4. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
5. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and WRITE your reflection.

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 

1. STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #12 vocabulary words.
2. Read (or reread) Chapter 5 in The Outsiders.
3. Make sure your Chapters 2, 3, and 4 reflection is complete in its entirety in preparation for tomorrow's collection and review.
4. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
5. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and WRITE your reflection.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 

1. Review Chapters 1-4 in The Outsiders.
2. Review the reflections for Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Notes 4 and 5)
3. Read (or reread) Chapters 5 and 6 in The Outsiders.
4. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
5. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and WRITE your reflection.

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 

1. Begin to STUDY your Unit #13 words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Completing the Sentence" sections in your packet.
3. Review Chapters 1-4 in The Outsiders.
4. Make sure your Chapters 1-4 Characterization Chart.  (Note #7)
5. Complete your the Greasers/Socs Chart that was started in class in its entirety.
6. Read for 20 minutes in your independent book, and WRITE your reflection.
7. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 

1. STUDY your Unit #13 vocabulary words.
2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your packet.
3. Read (or reread) Chapter 7 in The Outsiders.
4. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!​

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

1. STUDY your Unit #13 vocabulary words.
2. Complete your Unit #13 vocabulary packet in preparation for tomorrow's collection and review.
3. CREATE a 4 corners sheet for the first ten words in your Unit #13 packet.
4. Review Chapters 5-7 in The Outsiders.
5. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018

1. STUDY your Unit #13 vocabulary words.
2. CREATE a 4 corners sheet for the LAST ten words in your Unit #13 packet.
3. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 8 and 9 in The Outsiders.
2. Review Chapters 5 and 6.
3. Complete the reflections for Chapters 5 and 6.
4. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2018

1. Review Chapters 7 and 8 in The Outsiders.
2. Complete the reflections for Chapters 7 and 8 that was started in class.
3. Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2018

1. Read (or reread) Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in The Outsiders.  (FINISH THE BOOK!)
2. Complete the following that was started in class today:

                 - Unit #14 Vocabulary Packet
                 - Unit #15 Vocabulary Packet
                 - Chapter 9 Reflection
                 - Chapters 10 and 11 Reflections
                 - Reading Comp - Compare/Contrast
                - Literary Analysis Critical Characterization
Bring your The Outsiders book to class EVERYDAY!!!!​

long term assignments

Chapters 1 - 3 Quiz (Week of 9/11)


































































































MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
1.  Of Mice and Men Book Test - Monday, September 25
2.  OM&M Notebook Quiz - Tuesday, September 26















































































TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10
1.  Unit #1 Exam
Tuesday, October 10

2.  COMPLETED Unit #1 Packet
DUE:  Monday, October 9



Revolution Spirit Wear
Order Deadline:  Friday, October 13




































































































MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017
Final Copy of the Objective Summary (TYPED)
DUE:  Thursday, October 23​

















































































MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Objective Summary #2
FINAL TYPED COPY
DUE:  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9







































































































































































































































Midterm Exam
January 11 (Reading)
​January 12 (WritIng)

Notebook Quiz #3
Friday, January 5 (CHANGED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 8)

Unit #5 Exam AND Unit #5 - COMPLETED 4 Corners Packet
Wednesday, January 10

Poem Reaction #1 - The Year
Final Typed Copy - Thursday, January 11





























































































































​Unit #6 Exam
Wednesday, January 24

Unit #6 - Completed 4 Corners Packet
Wednesday, January 24

Why Do We Read This? Assignment
​Due:  Thursday, January 25
















​Poem Reaction #2
FINAL TYPED COPY DUE:  Thursday, January 1










































































































Units 4, 5, and 6 Cumulative Exam
Tuesday, February 13

Literature/Real World Connection Presentation Project
DUE:  Wednesday, February 14

Poem Reaction #4 - We Real Cool
FINAL TYPED COPY DUE:  Tuesday, February 20
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Poem Reaction #5 - Life's Tragedy
TYPED FINAL COPY DUE:  Wednesday, February 28

Unit #7 Exam
Thursday, March 1




























































































































































































































Units 7, 8, and 9 Cumulative Exam
​Wednesday, April 4




































































































































































Unit #11 Exam
​Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Unit #11 Flashcards due TOMORROW
​Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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Unit #12 Exam
​Wednesday, May 16, 2018