OLSH Junior High English

Wednesday, February 15

2012-02-15T14:55:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Complete reading "The Island of Bulls." Review haikus.

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Book Report due on Friday, March 23. Write haiku on winter weather. Write Assignment for "The Island of Bulls."

Seventh Grade:
Art Class. Review plot line diagram for "The Bear Boy" and "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."

Homework:
Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Spelling Quiz next week. Important Scene worksheet for short story.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling List #14 (review definitions). Begin TP-CASTT of "How Will Know."

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment (due Friday, March 23). Spelling Quiz on Monday. Book Report due on Friday, March 23. Spelling Activity #1.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, February 14

2012-02-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Continue reading "The Island of Bulls."

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Book Report due on Friday, March 23. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Begin working on "The Bear Boy" or "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi." Review commas with compound sentences.

Homework:
Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet. Pyramids.

Eighth Grade:
Begin body paragraph #1 for AWP Essay.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment (due Friday, March 23). Spelling Quiz on Monday. Book Report due on Friday, March 23. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, February 13

2012-02-13T15:01:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Continue reading "The Island of Bulls." P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Book Report due on Friday, March 23.

Seventh Grade:
Review Critical Thinking for "The Treasure of Lemon Brown." Review commas with compound sentences.

Homework:
Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #13. Type first introduction paragraph of AWP Essay.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment (due Friday, March 23). Spelling Quiz on Monday. Book Report due on Friday, March 23.

Video of the Day:

Friday, February 10

2012-02-10T14:53:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Continue reading "The Island of Bulls." P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Book Report due on Friday, March 23.

Seventh Grade:
Read "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."

Homework:
Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Spelling Quiz next week.

Eighth Grade:
AWP Quiz. Complete TP-CASTT of "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening." Spelling Bee Game.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment (due Friday, March 23). Spelling Quiz on Monday. Book Report due on Friday, March 23.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, February 9

2012-02-09T15:40:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Banking Assembly. Word Analysis (Greek root sign and archaeology words). Continue reading "The Island of Bulls."

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Spelling sentences. Finish reading "The Island of Bulls."

Seventh Grade:
Punctuation Test. Review spelling sentences. AWP preparation period.

Homework:
Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Begin introduction paragraph of AWP Essay. Continue TP-CASTT of "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening."

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. AWP Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, February 8

2012-02-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Library Visit. Spelling Pre-Test. Spelling Definitions. Begin reading "The Island of Bulls."

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Spelling sentences. Finish reading "The Island of Bulls."

Seventh Grade:
Review punctuation for tomorrow's quiz. Continue to review elements of short stories. Review AWP requirements for next essay.

Homework:
Punctuation Test tomorrow. Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24.

Eighth Grade:
Begin TP-CASTT of "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Review components of AWP.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. AWP Quiz on Friday.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, February 7

2012-02-07T15:42:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Word Analysis for Lines 1 and 2 (prefixes com-, col-, con- and numerical prefixes).

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling List #14. Review elements of short stories.

Homework:
Punctuation Test on Thursday. Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24. Spelling Activity #1. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling List #13. Review components of AWP.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. AWP Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet. Spelling Activity #1.

Video of the Day:

Monday, February 6

2012-02-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review vocabulary for "The Island of Bulls." P.E. Assembly.

Homework:
Memorize "Mother to Son." Complete vocabulary definitions.

Seventh Grade:
Review punctuation. Building background for unit "Does every conflict have a winner?"

Homework:
Punctuation Test on Wednesday. Memorize "i carry your heart with me." AWP Rough Draft due 2/24.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #12. Complete TP-CASTT of "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night." Review components of AWP.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. AWP Quiz on Friday.

Video of the Day:

Friday, February 3

2012-02-03T17:40:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Math Competition. P.E.

Homework:
No homework.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Quiz. Peacemaker Prayer Service.

Homework:
No homework.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Bee Game. Study Period.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Review AWP Packet.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, February 2

2012-02-02T14:46:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Passage to Freedom" Test. (Teacher Switch Day)

Homework:
No homework.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Bee Game. (Teacher Switch Day)

Homework:
Spelling Quiz tomorrow.

Eighth Grade:
Review AWP Packet. (Teacher Switch Day)

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Review AWP Packet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, February 1

2012-02-01T14:53:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Prepare Study Guide for tomorrow's test.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. "Passage to Freedom" Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
Family Day Activities.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
Family Day Activities.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, January 31

2012-01-31T17:00:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Partner work with Kindergarten.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2.

Seventh Grade:
Review punctuation packet. Study Period.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Preparation for Family Day.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, January 30

2012-01-30T15:43:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review study guide for "Passage to Freedom." P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2.

Seventh Grade:
"We Are Going to Be Friends." Review punctuation packet. Peacemaker.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
Continue TP-CASTT of "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night." Preparation for Family Day.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Video of the Day:

Friday, January 27

2012-01-27T15:13:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Spelling Test. Continue substitute work from yesterday. P.E. Catholic Schools Week Pep Rally.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. "We Are Going to Be Friends" in cursive. Continue substitute work from yesterday.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
Socratic Seminar on Night.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, January 26

2012-01-26T19:40:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Compound Sentence packet. "Fix You" in cursive. Study Guide for "Passage to Freedom."

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Spelling Test on Friday. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2.

Seventh Grade:
Punctuation packet. Revise AWP Essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Eighth Grade:
Museum of Tolerance Field Trip.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Socratic Seminar Discussion Question.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, January 25

2012-01-25T16:07:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Review compound sentences. Spelling Pre-Test.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Spelling Test on Friday. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2.

Seventh Grade:
Continue typing AWP Essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Eighth Grade:
Bike-Man Assembly.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Socratic Seminar Discussion Question.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, January 24

2012-01-24T17:35:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Review Spelling.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Spelling Test on Friday. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2. Spelling Pictures.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling List #13. Complete AWP Essay #1. Begin typing AWP Essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Activity #1. Spelling Quiz on Monday. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Prepare for Socratic Seminar (Notes on Socratic Seminar).

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Socratic Seminar Discussion Question. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, January 23

2012-01-23T15:21:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review vocabulary. Lunar New Year celebration.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Spelling Test on Friday. "Passage to Freedom" Test on February 2. Write assignment (journal entry).

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Quiz #12. Question Marks and Exclamation Marks. Begin conclusion paragraph for AWP.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Developing Writing Skills p. 308. Extend Sentence.

Eighth Grade:
Review reading notes for chapter 6 of Night. Begin TP-CASTT for "Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night."

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Read Night Chapter 7-9. Five (5) inferential questions.

Video of the Day:

Friday, January 20

2012-01-20T14:45:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Spelling Sentences. Review compound sentences.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Spelling Test on Friday.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. Spelling Bee Game. Complete body paragraph #2 of AWP.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. AWP Essay (conclusion paragraph). Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Eighth Grade:
Review reading notes for chapter 5 of Night.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Read Night Chapter 6. Reading Notes for Chapter 6.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, January 19

2012-01-19T16:41:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Review "Passage to Freedom." Theme Connection #1-3. Review parts of speech for spelling list.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Theme Connection #4-6 for "Passage to Freedom." Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Revise Character Matters Essay. Safety Assembly. Work on body paragraph #2 of AWP.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. AWP Essay (body paragraph #2). Pyramids #12. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling List #12. Begin reading chapter 5 for Night.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Finish reading Night Chapter 5.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, January 18

2012-01-18T14:55:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Review suffix -en and synonyms. Continue reading "Passage to Freedom." Library Visit.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Finish reading "Passage to Freedom."

Seventh Grade:
Art Class. Review End Marks (Periods).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. AWP Essay (body paragraph #2). Language Arts Activity #1.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz. Finish reading Night Chapter 4. Poetry Powerpoint assignment.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Reading Notes for Night Chapter 4.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, January 17

2012-01-17T14:49:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Begin reading "Passage to Freedom."

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling List #12. AWP Essay (Transition Sentences).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. AWP Essay. Cursive worksheet. Spelling Activity #1.

Eighth Grade:
Reading Night Chapter 4.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Friday, January 13

2012-01-13T14:51:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Spelling Pre-Test. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. Capitalization Quiz. Spelling Quiz #11. AWP Essay (Interpret/Analysis Sentences).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. AWP Essay.

Eighth Grade:
No class (Fun Day).

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, January 12

2012-01-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Word Analysis (Suffixes –en and Synonyms). Review vocabulary.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Daily Grammar Activity. Spelling Bee Game. AWP Essay (Concrete Details).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. AWP Essay. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Poetry Powerpoint Assignment.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, January 11

2012-01-11T17:35:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Capitalization Test. Word Analysis (Homophones and Suffix -ion).

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31.

Seventh Grade:
Daily Grammar Activity. Art Class. Begin topic sentences for body paragraph #1 (AWP Essay).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Spelling Pyramids. AWP Essay.

Eighth Grade:
Completed reading Chapter Three of Night.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Spelling Pyramids. Chapter Three Reading Notes.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, January 10

2012-01-10T15:40:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review capitalization for test tomorrow.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization test tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Daily Grammar Activity. Finalize introduction paragraph (AWP Essay).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet. AWP Essay.

Eighth Grade:
Poetry Powerpoint Assignment.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet. Chapter Three Reading Notes.

Video of the Day:

Monday, January 9

2012-01-09T14:56:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review capitalization rules. Capitalization worksheet. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Daily Grammar Activity. Spelling List #11. Author/Work/Ties and Thesis for introduction paragraph (AWP Essay).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Activity #1. AWP Essay.

Eighth Grade:
Chapter Three of Night. Spelling List #11.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Activity #1. Chapter Three Reading Notes.

Video of the Day:

Friday, January 6

2012-01-06T15:08:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review capitalization rules. Capitalization worksheet. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. Spelling Quiz #10. AWP Quiz. General statement for introduction paragraph (AWP Essay).

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #10. Begin working on poetry powerpoint.

Homework:
Poetry Memorization Assignment.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, January 5

2012-01-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review capitalization rules. Capitalization worksheet.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Bee Game. Library visit. Review AWP for tomorrow's quiz. Pre-writing for essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. AWP Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Poetry Terms Powerpoint introduction. Poetry Memorization Assignment. Spelling Bee Game.

Homework:
Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Poetry Memorization Assignment. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, January 4

2012-01-04T14:50:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review spelling test. Library visit. Review capitalization worksheet (names). Complete capitalization worksheet (holidays).

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Skits. Art Class.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Spelling Quiz on Friday. AWP Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
Read chapter two of Night. Work on Guided Reading Notes for Night.

Homework:
Spelling Quiz on Friday. Reading Notes #2 for Night.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, January 3

2012-01-03T14:46:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Spelling Test.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Review AWP rules. Pre-writing for AWP Essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Cursive worksheet. Spelling pyramids.

Eighth Grade:
Review TP-CASTT. Begin TP-CASTT of previous poem.

Homework:
Spelling Pyramids. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, January 2

2012-01-02T16:10:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review of capitalization rules.

Homework:
Memorize "Fix You" by January 31. Capitalization worksheet. Spelling Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling List #10. Finalize first draft of Character Matters Essay.

Homework:
Memorize "We Are Going to Be Friends" by January 31. Complete spelling activity #1.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling List #10. Review second quarter schedule.

Homework:
Complete spelling activity #1.

Video of the Day:

Friday, December 16

2011-12-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
No class (Homerooms)

Homework:
Merry Christmas!

Seventh Grade:
Christmas Party.

Homework:
Merry Christmas!

Eighth Grade:
No class (Homerooms)

Homework:
Merry Christmas!

Video of the Day:

Thursday, December 15

2011-12-15T13:46:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Harvesting Hope" Test. Spelling Pre-test.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by tomorrow. Book Report due tomorrow. Spelling Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
Type rough drafts of Character Matters Essay. Christmas Program (Morning).

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due tomorrow.

Eighth Grade:
No class due to Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Book Report due tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, December 14

2011-12-14T15:34:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Prepared study guides for "Harvesting Hope" Test.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. "Harvesting Hope" Test on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Read Act II Scene 4 and 5 of The Diary of Anne Frank. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
No class due to Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, December 13

2011-12-13T16:12:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Revise biographies. Prepared study guides for "Harvesting Hope" Test.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. "Harvesting Hope" Test on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Christmas Program Practice. Read Act II Scene 2 and 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
No class due to Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Reading Notes for chapter one due tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Monday, December 12

2011-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Notebook Check. Revise biographies. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
Notebook Check. Complete Chapter One of Night.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Reading Notes for chapter one due tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Friday, December 9

2011-12-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review Theme Connection. Review Compare and Contrast. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling Test. "The Night Before Christmas."

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Test.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, December 8

2011-12-08T15:08:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review spelling words. Study Guide for "Harvesting Hope" test distributed.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due tomorrow. Cursive worksheet. Theme Connection #5 & 6 (Q&A, p. 113).

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Bee Game. Book Fair visit. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due tomorrow. Spelling Test tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Bee Game. Work on brochures.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due tomorrow. Spelling Test tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, December 7

2011-12-07T14:56:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "This is just to say." Review capitalization rules and examples.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9. Theme Connection #3 & 4 (Q&A p. 113).

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Rough draft of character matters essay. Reconciliation Prayer Service.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9. Cubes for Lists #7-9.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Practice Test and Review.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cubes for spelling list #7-9. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, December 6

2011-12-06T14:55:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Review foreign words. Complete first part of "Harvesting Hope."

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Rough draft of character matters essay. Read Act II, Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9. Cubes for Lists #1-6. Cursive worksheet. Format rough draft of character matters essay.

Eighth Grade:
Review nouns as adjectives. Read Night Chapter One.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5. Cubes for spelling list #4-6. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, December 5

2011-12-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. Quickwrite Assignment. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Review Practice Test. Book Fair. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Review Practice Test. Work on Brochures.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5. Cubes for spelling list #1-3. Health Assignment (Anti-Smoking Brochure) due on Friday, December 9.

Video of the Day:

Friday, December 2

2011-12-02T14:56:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. William Carlos Williams' "This is just to say." Review connotation & denotation. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Book Buddies. Spelling Quiz #9. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #9. Begin reading Night Chapter One & Reading Notes.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, December 1

2011-12-01T15:54:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. William Carlos Williams' "This is just to say." Review spelling definitions. Vocabulary warm-up. Begin reading "Harvesting Hope."

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Complete vocabulary definitions. Write each spelling word in cursive (3xs).

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Bee Game. Character Matters Prewriting. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 tomorrow.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Bee Game. Review Night Reading Notes for Chapter One.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 tomorrow. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, November 30

2011-11-30T14:45:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. William Carlos Williams' "This is just to say." Pretest for Spelling List #4. Practice spelling (incorrect words). Building background for "Harvesting Hope."

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Finish spelling practice. Definitions for spelling list #4.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Art Test. Mater Dei Assembly. Review Spelling.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Review Ex. A. Review adjectives (articles). Review Night Reading Notes for Chapter One.

Homework:
Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, November 29

2011-11-29T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. William Carlos Williams' "This is just to say." Word Analysis (compound words).

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Character Matters Pre-writing. The Diary of Anne Frank (Act I, Scene 5). Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday. Spelling Pyramids #8. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Review adjectives (with nouns and pronouns). Distributed Night books and Reading Notes for Chapter One.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5. Spelling Pyramids #8. Cursive worksheet. Ex. A p. 53.

Video of the Day:

Monday, November 28

2011-11-28T17:11:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. William Carlos Williams' "This is just to say." Complete biographies. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "This is just to say" by Friday, December 16. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling List #9. Character Matters Pre-writing. The Diary of Anne Frank (Act I, Scene 4). Liturgy Practice. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday. Spelling Activity #1. One page (with word count) on who is your favorite character from the play, so far, and why.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Spelling List #9. Review poster requirements. Pre-reading activity for Night.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz #9 on Friday. Spelling Activity #1. College Research Poster due on Monday, December 5.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, November 22

2011-11-22T15:55:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Continue reading The Diary of Anne Frank. Thanksgiving Prayer Service. Thanksgiving Feast.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Video of the Day:

Monday, November 21

2011-11-21T16:52:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Poetry art project. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Continue reading The Diary of Anne Frank. Thanksgiving Prayer Service Practice. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Art Class.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Video of the Day:

Friday, November 18

2011-11-18T15:34:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Quickwrite Assignment. Water Safety Assembly.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. Spelling Quiz. Thanksgiving Prayer Service Practice. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz. High School Friday Discussion.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, November 17

2011-11-17T15:17:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review adjective homework. "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream" Test. Continue working on biographies in computer lab.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Awards Assembly. Spelling Bee Game. Act I Scene 2 of The Diary of Anne Frank. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Bring in canned yams for food drive. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Spelling Bee Game. Edit O. Henry essays.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, November 16

2011-11-16T15:20:00.001-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Library visit. Review study guide/essay for tomorrow's test.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream" Test tomorrow. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Adjectives worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Art Class. Prayer Service Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Bring in canned yams for food drive. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Pyramids #8.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Complete O. Henry essay. Complete College Research Report.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Pyramids #8.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, November 15

2011-11-15T17:14:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review adjectives. Book Report assignment.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream" Test on Thursday, November 17. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Continue prewriting for Character Matters Essay (Perseverance). Act I, Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank. Book Report assignment. Christmas Program Practice.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Bring in canned yams for food drive. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Book Report assignment. Continue O. Henry essay.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Review O. Henry stories. Book Report due on Friday, December 16. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, November 14

2011-11-14T14:45:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Work on biographies. Review study guide for "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream."

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream" Test on Thursday, November 17.

Seventh Grade:
Spelling List #8. Continue prewriting for Character Matters Essay (Courage). Build background for The Diary of Anne Frank. What five items do you believe are most important to take with you if you were going into hiding for one year?

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Bring in canned yams for food drive. Finish Spelling Activity #1. Bring in one of your items.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Spelling List #8. Continue O. Henry essay.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Complete Spelling Activity #1. Review O. Henry stories.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, November 10

2011-11-10T12:15:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review study guide for "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream."

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream" Test on Thursday, November 17.

Seventh Grade:
Movie Day (Halloween Door Contest Reward).

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Bring in canned yams for food drive. Photo Release Form.

Eighth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV."

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, November 9

2011-11-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"All Summer Day" test. Art Class.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas."

Eighth Grade:
Complete College Research Reports.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV."

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, November 8

2011-11-08T14:15:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Continue working on biographies.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Review "All Summer Day" for test. Character Matters Essay prewriting.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." "All Summer in a Day" Test tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Continue O. Henry essays.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Monday, November 7

2011-11-07T19:42:00.000-08:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Spelling Test. P.E. Student Council Assembly.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Theme Connection #1-6 (questions & answers).

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Linking Verb quiz. Sister Aurora presentation. Character Matters Essay prewriting.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." "All Summer in a Day" Test on Wednesday, November 9.

Eighth Grade:
Work on college research reports. Continue O. Henry essays.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV."

Video of the Day:

Friday, November 4

2011-11-04T16:25:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Book Buddies. Spelling Quiz. Review linking verbs.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Linking Verb Quiz on Monday, November 7. "All Summer in a Day" Test on Wednesday, November 9.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Spelling Quiz. Work on college research reports.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV."

Video of the Day:

Thursday, November 3

2011-11-03T19:22:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Spelling Test. Work on biographies.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Bee Game. Character Matters Essay Contest prewriting.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Linking Verb Quiz on Monday, November 7. "All Summer in a Day" Test on Wednesday, November 9. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Work on college research reports.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, November 2

2011-11-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Spelling Bee Game. Point of view worksheet. Cursive worksheet. Work on biographies.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Spelling Test on Friday, November 4.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Art class. Study guide for "All Summer in a Day." Cursive worksheet.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4. Linking Verb Quiz on Monday, November 7. Spelling Pyramids. "All Summer in a Day" Test on Wednesday, November 9.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Begin writing O. Henry essays. Work on college research reports. Cursive worksheet.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4. Spelling Pyramids.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, November 1

2011-11-01T17:37:00.001-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Read "I Have a Dream." Research for biographies in computer lab.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Spelling Test on Thursday, November 3.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Continue critical discussion of "All Summer in a Day." Review author's purpose and setting. Alumni Video.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4. Linking Verb Quiz on Monday, November 7.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Prewriting activity for O. Henry essays. Alumni Video.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4.

Video of the Day:

Monday, October 31

2011-10-31T15:29:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review spelling. Review vocabulary.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Skills Practice p. 33-34. Spelling Test on Thursday, November 3.

Seventh Grade:
"The Night Before Christmas." Spelling List #7. Review linking vs action verbs. Critical discussion of "All Summer in a Day."

Homework:
Memorize and recite "The Night Before Christmas." Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4. Complete Spelling Activity #1. Linking Verb Quiz on Monday, November 7.

Eighth Grade:
"Sonnet XXV." Spelling List #7. Halloween Activity.

Homework:
Memorize and recite "Sonnet XXV." Spelling Activity #1. Spelling Quiz on Friday, November 4.

Video of the Day:

Friday, October 28

2011-10-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review antonyms. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Book Buddies. Review Linking Verbs.

Homework:
No homework.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." Spelling Quiz #6. Read second part of "The Ransom of Red Chief." High School Friday.

Homework:
No homework.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, October 27

2011-10-27T15:17:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Spelling Skits. Word Analysis.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Spelling cubes.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Read "All Summer in a Day." Spelling Quiz #6.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." Spelling Bee Game. Read first part of "The Ransom of Red Chief."

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Spelling Quiz tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Wednesday, October 26

2011-10-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Review Adjectives. Begin reading "My Brother Martin." Library. Word Analysis.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Spelling pyramids.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Art Class. Earthquake Drill. Review Big Question, Vocabulary and Ray Bradbury for "All Summer in a Day."

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Vocabulary sentences (p. 100).

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." Spelling Skits. Work on majors/sports paragraphs for college research report.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Fill in the blank activity.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, October 25

2011-10-25T14:28:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends." Spelling List #3 Pretest. Review spelling list.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet. Find definitions for spelling list.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Spelling Bee Game. Review linking verbs. Building background for "All Summer in a Day."

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Ex A (p. 42). Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Read and discuss O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi."

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Video of the Day:

Friday, October 21

2011-10-21T00:55:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Homeroom Class.

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet. One sentence for each vocabulary word.

Seventh Grade:
Fall Festival Preparations. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday.

Eighth Grade:
Homeroom class.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, October 20

2011-10-20T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Word Analysis (antonyms and inflectional ending -ed). Build background for "My Brother Martin."

Homework:
Memorize "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Wednesday, November 30. Cursive worksheet. One sentence for each vocabulary word.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Library. "Papa's Parrot" Test. Review spelling words.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." News report presentations. Work on college research reports (tuition).

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
Start practicing 6th grade!

Wednesday, October 19

2011-10-19T15:29:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Change." Complete Analysis for "The Pretty Pennies Picket." Vocabulary Warm-Up for "My Brother Martin/I Have a Dream." Pictures of "Change."

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Complete Curriculum Card Assignment.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." Art. Action (visible/mental) verbs (Ex. A).

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. "Papa's Parrot" Test tomorrow. Ex. B p. 40. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." Finalize news reports. Work on college research reports (history).

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. News report due tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Tuesday, October 18

2011-10-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Complete "Gandhi" Interview Test.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. "Journey to the Past." Work on "Papa's Parrot" study guide (essays). Spelling Skits.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. "Papa's Parrot" on Thursday, October 20. Fill in the Blank activity. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Eighth Grade:
No class today due to ITBS.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. News report due Thursday, October 20. Complete spelling activity #1.

Video of the Day:

Monday, October 17

2011-10-17T14:57:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
No class today due to ITBS.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Continue "Gandhi" Interview Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. Silent Reading. "Journey to the Past." Work on "Papa's Parrot" study guide. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. "Papa's Parrot" on Thursday, October 20.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling List #6. Begin spelling activity #1. Finalize news report with partner. Work on college research report (first two paragraphs).

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. News report due Thursday, October 20. Complete spelling activity #1.

Video of the Day:
Review common/proper nouns for test 7th grade!

Friday, October 14

2011-10-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Change." "Gandhi" Interview Test.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Continue "Gandhi" Interview Test on Monday.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. Silent Reading. "Journey to the Past." Pronoun quiz. Work on "Papa's Parrot" study guide.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. "Papa's Parrot" on Wednesday, October 19. Cursive worksheet. Spelling Activity #1.

Eighth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report.

Video of the Day:

Thursday, October 13

2011-10-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Complete Science Link activity. "Gandhi" Interview Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. Spelling List #6 (review sentences). Review pronouns for tomorrow's quiz. Distribute "Papa's Parrot" study guide.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Pronoun Quiz tomorrow. "Papa's Parrot" on Wednesday, October 19. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Begin college research (history). Art Class.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report.

Video of the Day:
More on Braque!

Wednesday, October 12

2011-10-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Silent Reading. "Change." Library Visit. Review "Gandhi" test and prepare for "Gandhi" Interview Test. Science Link.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Complete Science Link activity.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Pronoun Quiz on Friday, October 14. "Papa's Parrot" on Wednesday, October 19.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." Spelling Quiz #5. Library Visit. Review college research report requirements. Work on news reports.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
8th grade! Don't giggle during your news reports.

Tuesday, October 11

2011-10-11T16:17:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Gandhi" Test.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. Spelling Quiz #5. Quickwrite: "What are the expectations in church during our school liturgy?" Silent Reading.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Pronoun Quiz on Friday, October 14. "Papa's Parrot" on Wednesday, October 19. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Spelling Quiz tomorrow.

Video of the Day:

Monday, October 10

2011-10-10T14:48:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
No class today.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. "Gandhi" test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
ITBS. "Journey to the Past." Developing Writing Skills (pronouns). Spelling Bee Game. Reading Skils/Literary Analysis/Vocabulary for "Papa's Parrot."

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Pronoun Quiz on Friday, October 14. "Papa's Parrot" on Wednesday, October 19.

Eighth Grade:
Silent Reading. Halloween Card for San Diego Youth Services. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Work on college research report. Spelling Quiz on Wednesday.

Video of the Day:
Review pronouns!

Friday, October 7

2011-10-07T16:42:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Change." Review study guide for "Gandhi" test. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. "Gandhi" test on Tuesday, October 11.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. "Journey to the Past." ITBS Practice. Spelling Fill in the Blank activity.

Homework:
Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday, October 11. Pronoun Quiz on Friday, October 14.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." ITBS Practice. Continue researching for college research report. Spelling Bee Game. High School Friday.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Monday, October 10.

Video of the Day:
Review your pronouns!

Thursday, October 6

2011-10-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Change." Spelling Test. Review study guide for "Gandhi" test.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. "Gandhi" test on Tuesday, October 11.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." ITBS Practice. Narrative Writing worksheet. Context Clues activity. Indefinite pronouns.

Homework:
Work on recipe research project poster (due Friday). Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday, October 11. Complete Vocabulary Builder worksheet. Cursive worksheet. Complete Ex. C.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." ITBS Practice. Review tv news reports from last night. Continue researching for college research report.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Monday, October 10. Spelling Pictures Fill in the Blank. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
More on indefinite pronouns.

Wednesday, October 5

2011-10-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Change." Spelling Review for test. Review complex and compound-complex sentences. Review study guide for "Gandhi" test.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Spelling test tomorrow. "Gandhi" test on Friday.

Seventh Grade:
"Journey to the Past." ITBS Practice. Spelling List #5. Begin Big Question worksheet.

Homework:
Work on recipe research project poster (due Friday). Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Activity #1. Complete Big Question worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Hanging Fire." ITBS Practice. Begin Critical Thinking for "A Retrieved Reformation." TV News Report directions for "A Retrieved Reformation." Begin researching for college research report.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Spelling Quiz on Monday, October 10. Complete Critical Thinking p. 50. Watch the news and write 4-5 sentences on what you watched.

Video of the Day:
Sixth grade! Hopefully this will help.

Tuesday, October 4

2011-10-04T14:24:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Review compound sentences. Blessing of the Animals Prayer Service. Spelling Bee.

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Spelling test on Thursday. "Gandhi" test on Friday. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
Lynn Ahren's "Journey to the Past." Spelling Quiz #4. ITBS Practice. Review Interrogative Pronouns.

Homework:
Work on recipe research project poster. Memorize "Journey to the Past" by Friday, October 28. Finish Ex. B. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
ITBS Practice. Finish O. Henry's "A Retrieved Reformation." Spelling List #5.

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28. Activity #1 for Spelling List #5. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
Start memorizing 7th grade!

Monday, October 3

2011-10-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Charlotte Zolotow's "Change." Review base words and Greek root photo. Vocabulary skits. Begin to review study guide for "Gandhi."

Homework:
Memorize "Change" by Friday, October 28. Spelling test on Thursday. "Gandhi" test on Friday.

Seventh Grade:
P.E. Read Cynthia Rylant's "Papa's Parrot." Spelling Bee.

Homework:
Work on recipe research project poster. Spelling Quiz tomorrow. Reader's Notebook for "Papa's Parrot." Critical Thinking for "Papa's Parrot" (p. 30).

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #4. Audre Lorde's "Hanging Fire." Read O. Henry's "A Retrieved Reformation."

Homework:
Memorize "Hanging Fire" by Friday, October 28.

Video of the Day:
Start practicing 8th grade!

Friday, September 30

2011-09-30T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Skills practice p. 27-28. Biography preparation. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Cursive worksheet. Complete spelling assignment. p. 73 #1-6.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Spelling Fill in the blank. Title page for recipe projects. Demonstrative pronouns.

Homework:
Work on recipe research project poster. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday. Reader's Notebook for "Papa's Parrot."

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." ITBS Test Preparation. Building Background for "A Retrieved Reformation." Spelling Bee Game.

Homework:
Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Video of the Day:
Review those demonstrative pronouns!

Thursday, September 29

2011-09-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Spelling cursive practice. First reading of "Gandhi."

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Cursive worksheet. Complete spelling assignment. p. 73 #1-6.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Type conclusion paragraph for Recipe Research Report Project. Building background for "Papa's Parrot."

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Work on recipe research project. Spelling Quiz on Tuesday. Cursive worksheet. Reader's Notebook for "Papa's Parrot."

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Spelling Pictures and fill in the blank activity. Cursive worksheet.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Video of the Day:
Hmmm...

Wednesday, September 28

2011-09-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Review spelling list. Library visit. First reading of "Gandhi."

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Type body paragraphs for Recipe Research Report Project.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Work on recipe research project.

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59." Work on title page for reports.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz on Friday.

Video of the Day:
One more day 7th grade!

Tuesday, September 27

2011-09-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
First reading of "Gandhi." "Footprints in the Sand." Review vocabulary. Review types of sentences.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Test on "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg." Spelling List #4 (write examples on the board).

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Work on recipe research project. Complete spelling activity. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Edit and revise reports in computer lab.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" tomorrow. Spelling Quiz on Friday. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
More on compound sentences 6th grade.

Monday, September 26

2011-09-26T15:02:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
First reading of "Gandhi." "Footprints in the Sand." Vocabulary Warm-Up. Word Analysis Lines 3 and 4 (suffix -or and suffix -ance). Art.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Skills Practice p. 16.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." P.E. Study period for tomorrow's test.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Work on recipe research project. Test for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg" tomorrow.

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Spelling List #4 (write examples on the board). Sister Eva Holy Childhood Association Presentation.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" on Wednesday, September 28. Spelling Activity #1 (List #4).

Video of the Day:
More on the Holy Childhood Association.

Friday, September 23

2011-09-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Retake test on "The Pretty Pennies Picket." P.E. (Junior High).

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30.

Seventh Grade:
Book Buddies. "love is more thicker than forget." Spelling Quiz #3. ITBS Test Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Work on recipe research project. Test for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg" on Tuesday, September 27.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling Quiz #3. ITBS Test Practice. High School Friday Discussion.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" on Wednesday, September 28.

Video of the Day:
More on pronouns!

Thursday, September 22

2011-09-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Finish typing first draft of character/plot/setting analysis. Spelling Pre-test.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Finish character/plot/setting analysis (draft #1). Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Library Visit. Spelling Bee. Personal Pronouns (begin Ex. B).

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 tomorrow. Work on recipe research project. Test for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg" on Tuesday, September 27. Complete Ex. B. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Review study guide for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" Test. Spelling Bee.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 tomorrow. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" on Wednesday, September 28. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
More on pronouns!

Wednesday, September 21

2011-09-21T14:59:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Begin to type first draft of character/plot/setting analysis.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Finish character/plot/setting analysis (draft #1).

Seventh Grade:
St. Augustine High School Visit (boys)/Mater Dei Thank You Cards (girls). Review study guide for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg."

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Work on recipe research project. Test for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg" on Tuesday, September 27.

Eighth Grade:
Complete first draft of restaurant report in computer lab.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" on Wednesday, September 28.

Video of the Day:
7th and 8th grade boys, here is the Saints video from today.

St. Augustine High School

Tuesday, September 20

2011-09-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
Word Analysis (base word rest and Greek root photo). Vocabulary Warm-Up.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Complete vocabulary definitions. Cursive worksheet. Finish character/plot/setting analysis (draft #1).

Seventh Grade:
Fill in the blank partner activity. Begin to review study guide for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg." Begin to write body paragraph #1 of recipe research project.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Work on recipe research project. Test for "The Three-Century Woman" and "The Fall of the Hindenburg" on Tuesday, September 27. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
Fill in the blank partner activity. Begin to review study guide for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Test for "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59" on Wednesday, September 28. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
Let's hear it again!

Monday, September 19

2011-09-19T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." "The Pretty Pennies Picket" Test. Complete response to literature.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30.

Seventh Grade:
Junior High P.E. Spelling fill in the blank activity. Review pronouns and antecedents.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Work on recipe research project. Complete fill in the blank activity. Ex. A p. 29.

Eighth Grade:
Spelling fill in the blank activity. Model of conclusion paragraph for research report. Work on research report conclusion paragraph.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Complete fill in the blank activity.

Video of the Day:
We'll see these tomorrow 7th grade!

Friday, September 16

2011-09-16T02:50:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Review "The Pretty Pennies Picket" Study Guide. P.E.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. "The Pretty Pennies Picket" test on Monday, September 19.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Book Buddies with second grade. ITBS practice. Peer edit research report introductory paragraph and revise in cursive.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Work on recipe research project.

Eighth Grade:
Model of body paragraphs for research report. Work on research report body paragraphs. ITBS Practice. High School Friday Discussion.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23.

Video of the Day:
Next week 7th grade!

Thursday, September 15

2011-09-15T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Finish second reading of "The Pretty Pennies Picket." Finish rough draft of character/plot/setting analysis.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. "The Pretty Pennies Picket" test on Monday, September 19. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Read "The Fall of the Hindenburg." Model introductory paragraph for Recipe Research Project. Song Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Complete intro. paragraph in notebook. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Finish reading "The 11:59." Model introductory paragraph for practice research report.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday, September 23. Complete intro. paragraph in notebook. Cursive worksheet.

Video of the Day:
7th grade! The newsreel clip we saw today.

Wednesday, September 14

2011-09-14T15:12:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Spelling Test #1. Library Visit. Introduction to Engrade (grade website).

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. "The Pretty Pennies Picket" test on Monday, September 19.

Seventh Grade:
Junior High Discussion with Ms. Haddad. "love is more thicker than forget." Spelling List #3 (examples on the board). Nouns Pop Quiz. Song Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Activity #1 (Pictures OR sentences OR paragraph). Reader's Notebook for "The Fall of the Hindenburg."

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Library visit. Begin to read "The 11:59." Spelling List #3 (examples on the board).

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Finish Reader's Notebook for "The 11:59." Sentences for List #3.

Video of the Day:
8th grade! More on the Pullman porters.

Tuesday, September 13

2011-09-13T15:59:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Continue Second reading of "The Pretty Pennies Picket" and note-taking skills.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Test tomorrow. "The Pretty Pennies Picket" test on Monday, September 19. Cursive worksheet.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Spelling Quiz #2. Read "The Three-Century Woman."

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Cursive worksheet.

Eighth Grade:
"Student's Prayer." Spelling Quiz #2. Begin Reader's Notebook for "The 11:59."

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Cursive worksheet. Finish Reader's Notebook for "The 11:59."

Video of the Day:
Seventh grade...you might need this...

Monday, September 12

2011-09-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." First draft of response to literature. Second reading of "The Pretty Pennies Picket." Student Council assembly.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Test tomorrow.

Seventh Grade:
Prayer Service. P.E. Spelling Bee.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Read and complete Reader's Notebook for "The Three-Century Woman." Spelling Quiz tomorrow.

Eighth Grade:
Review spelling. Read "The Baker Heater League" (with Reader's Notebook). High School Discussion.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz tomorrow.

Video of the Day:
Start practicing 7th grade...

No School Today

2011-09-09T06:20:00.000-07:00

No school today due to the power outages in Southern California. School will resume on Monday, September 12. If you have any further questions, please try to email me (olshmagana7@gmail.com) or call the school (619-284-1715). Mrs. Magaña will be in the office today. Stay safe!

Thursday, September 8

2011-09-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Model for Good Writing: Character Analysis of Sheriff Miller. Skills Practice for Responding to Literature. Review spelling (group work). Review compound subjects and predicates.

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Complete responding to literature activity. Spelling Test on Monday. Complete spelling activity. Complete compound subjects/predicates activity.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Library visit (check out cookbooks). Discuss recipe project. Spelling pictures review. Song Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Read and complete Reader's Notebook for "The Three-Century Woman." Spelling Quiz on Monday. Cursive worksheet. Fill in the blank for spelling.

Eighth Grade:
Continue working on the writing process (prewrite restaurant topic). Spelling pictures review.

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz on Monday. Reader's Notebook for "The Baker Heater League." Cursive worksheet. Fill in the blank for spelling.

Video of the Day:
Another recipe 7th grade!

Wednesday, September 7

2011-09-07T16:28:00.000-07:00

Sixth Grade:
"Footprints in the Sand." Semantic web for character analysis of Sheriff Miller. Theme Connection for "The Pretty Pennies Picket." Review spelling (worksheet).

Homework:
Memorize "Footprints in the Sand" by Friday, September 30. Complete Theme Connection. Complete spelling worksheet. Social Studies Link and Theme Link (answers only, in cursive). Spelling Test on Monday.

Seventh Grade:
"love is more thicker than forget." Developing Writing Skills assignment for nouns. Begin reading "The Three-Century Woman." Song Practice.

Homework:
Memorize "love is more thicker than forget" by Friday, September 30. Complete developing writing skills. Read and complete Reader's Notebook for "The Three-Century Woman." Spelling Quiz on Monday.

Eighth Grade:
"What are Fiction and Nonfiction?" Background on Patricia McKissack. Continue working on the writing process (main idea and supporting information).

Homework:
Memorize "Student's Prayer" by Friday, September 30. Spelling Quiz on Monday. Pick a favorite restaurant. Reader's Notebook for "The Baker Heater League."

Video of the Day:
Practice 7th grade!