March 31, 2008

March 31st, 2008

1. Complete p. 129 in vocab workbook.

2. Complete paragraphs 2 and 3 of your compare/contrast essay on the wiki. We will be looking at them in class tomorrow.

**Unit 11 Vocab test is on Thursday!**
**Final copy of compare/contrast essay is due Thursday!**

Milkweed vs. The Devil’s Arithmetic

March 26th, 2008

In class, we just read two very different novels that centered around the topic of the Holocaust. What are some similarities between the two novels? What are some of the differences? Which novel did you enjoy more? Why or Why not? Remember to use your “ACE” strategy in your reply. Feel free once you have posted to come back to the blog and see if someone replied to your post.

March 26, 2008

March 26th, 2008

1. Complete p. 128 in vocabulary workbooks.

2. Complete compare/contrast outline that was given in class today.

March 25, 2008

March 26th, 2008

1. Be sure that your compare/contrast charts are completed.

2. Finish pages 127-128 in vocabulary workbook. COmplete the “Completing the Sentence” activity. Highlight context clues.

March 20, 2008

March 20th, 2008

Enjoy the long weekend.

March 19, 2008

March 20th, 2008

1. Complete Unit 10 Vocab Match-Up

2. Complete back of compare/contrast worksheet for day 2 of the movie.

3. Unit 10 vocab test is tomorrow.

March 18, 2008

March 18th, 2008

1. Write 10 YA sentences for chapter 10 vocabulary words.

2. Complete the back of the compare/contrast sheet based on the novel and the part of the movie that you watched in class today.

**Unit 10 Vocabulary test is on Thursday!**

March 17, 2008

March 17th, 2008

1. Portfolios are due tomorrow!

2. Devil’s Arithmetic final test is tomorrow. Review your response quotes and your POPs.

**Optional homework – crossword puzzle and matching**

March 14, 2008

March 14th, 2008

Portfolios for Devil’s Arithmetic are due on Tuesday. If you have any chapter jobs that are incomplete or need revisions, you must have them in on MOnday!

March 13, 2008

March 14th, 2008

1. Complete Diagramming Adverbs VII

2. Complete Lit Circle job for chapter 19 (last one!)

**Daily Edit quiz tomorrow**

**Library tomorrow**

**Devil’s Arithmetic test on Tuesday**

Unit 10 Vocabulary test on Thursday**