Today the students took their final nine week assessment/final exam for first, third, and fifth periods. They will take the others tomorrow. No homework was assigned.
Students should only bring a number 2 pencil to school tomorrow. They should not bring backpacks or track bags.
Homework - NONE
Today the students played review games. No homework was assigned. The final nine week exam will be given tomorrow and Friday.
Today the students continued to work on the reading activities they started on Friday. They read two short stories and answered comprehension, critical thinking, and skill focus questions. This is to prepare them for the final essential question quiz they will have tomorrow and for the final exam. For homework, the students should use the words below to write a paragraph describing one of the stories and how each of the vocabulary words are evident in the story. This will help prepare them for the essential question quiz.
Static/Dynamic Character Resolution
Direct/Indirect Characterization Foreshadowing
Plot Setting
Exposition Point of view
Rising Action Figurative Language
Falling Action Imagery
Climax Tone
Mood Theme
Author's Purpose Conflict
HOMEWORK: Use as many of the words from the above list of vocabulary words to construct a paragraph about one of the short stories you read in class ("Silent World" or "Ask Mike".) Describe how the literary elements are evident in the story.
Estimated time to complete: Twenty Minutes
Today the students should have completed their fourth and final item from the project. They also were able to visit the book fair to look for items to read over the summer. The summer reading list and the directions for the summer reading assignments are on the Lovinggood website.
Homework - None
Today the students worked in the computer lab to type their fourth item from the project. It is due at then end of class tomorrow.
Homework - None
Today the students started working on their fourth and final project item. They will be typing them in the computer lab tomorrow.
Homework - None
Today the students typed their third assignment from their project and turned it in.
Homework - None
Today the students continued to work on their third assignment. They are due at the end of class on Monday.
Homework - None
