“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
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Homework:
1. Finish page 17 in EDGE workbook. Part B requires that you write a paragraph about volunteerism among youth. Your topic sentence could be: Today's youth choose to volunteer for many reasons.
2. Book Fair visit on Wednesday, September 27th.
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1. Theme paragraph should have been submitted in the Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, Sept. 21st. (In-class(only) writing assignment.)
2. Read pages 11-15 in the EDGE workbook. Answer the questions in the margin only. Due: Monday, September 25th.
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1. Complete page 10 in the EDGE workbook. Due: Thursday, Sept. 21st.
2. WN is due tomorrow.
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1. Finish reading the last few pages of "The Good Samaritan". We will continue with the audio version tomorrow, Sept. 20th.
2. WEEKLY NEWS is due on Thursday, September 21st. It is available in Google Classroom or you may see me for a paper copy.
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2. We will start a new short story tomorrow, Sept. 19th.
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1. We will finish the final few questions for "The Monkey's Paw" in class on Monday, Sept. 18th.
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1. We will continue working on the short story questions tomorrow, Sept. 15th, in class. No HW.
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1. Write a 5 sentence summary of "The Monkey's Paw". Submit in Google Classroom or on paper tomorrow in class. (Sept. 14th)
2. Reminder: WEEKLY NEWS due September 14th
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1. Finish reading "The Monkey's Paw". Be sure that the new vocabulary words have been defined.
magic, fate, coincidence, sympathy, cemetery, sorrow
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1. WEEKLY NEWS is due on Thursday, September 14th.
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1. Finish the SEARCHING FOR A THEME worksheet. Be sure to include the strongest examples from the story "Thank You Ma'am" to support the theme statement, " Forgiveness and kindness can have a positive impact on a person's life." We will be writing a theme paragraph in class on Monday.
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1. We will continue tomorrow with theme work for the short story "Thank You Ma'am". No HW, unless you did not pass in the Searching For Theme sheet.
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1. Complete a plot line for the short story, "Thank you Ma'am". Include all five elements of the plot line. Submit in Google Classroom or provide a paper copy in class tomorrow, Thursday, September 7th.
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1. We will continue to explore the plot of "Thank You Ma'am" in class on Wednesday, September 6th.
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1. Read the short story "Thank You Ma'am". Be sure to highlight any words or expressions that may be unfamiliar to you. We will start fresh with this short story selection on Tuesday, September 5th.
Have a great long weekend!
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Supply list:
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
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Homework:
1. Finish page 17 in EDGE workbook. Part B requires that you write a paragraph about volunteerism among youth. Your topic sentence could be: Today's youth choose to volunteer for many reasons.
2. Book Fair visit on Wednesday, September 27th.
____________________________________________________________
1. Theme paragraph should have been submitted in the Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, Sept. 21st. (In-class(only) writing assignment.)
2. Read pages 11-15 in the EDGE workbook. Answer the questions in the margin only. Due: Monday, September 25th.
____________________________________________________________
1. Complete page 10 in the EDGE workbook. Due: Thursday, Sept. 21st.
2. WN is due tomorrow.
***************************************************************
1. Finish reading the last few pages of "The Good Samaritan". We will continue with the audio version tomorrow, Sept. 20th.
2. WEEKLY NEWS is due on Thursday, September 21st. It is available in Google Classroom or you may see me for a paper copy.
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2. We will start a new short story tomorrow, Sept. 19th.
***************************************************************
1. We will finish the final few questions for "The Monkey's Paw" in class on Monday, Sept. 18th.
____________________________________________________________
1. We will continue working on the short story questions tomorrow, Sept. 15th, in class. No HW.
____________________________________________________________
1. Write a 5 sentence summary of "The Monkey's Paw". Submit in Google Classroom or on paper tomorrow in class. (Sept. 14th)
2. Reminder: WEEKLY NEWS due September 14th
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1. Finish reading "The Monkey's Paw". Be sure that the new vocabulary words have been defined.
magic, fate, coincidence, sympathy, cemetery, sorrow
____________________________________________________________
1. WEEKLY NEWS is due on Thursday, September 14th.
____________________________________________________________
1. Finish the SEARCHING FOR A THEME worksheet. Be sure to include the strongest examples from the story "Thank You Ma'am" to support the theme statement, " Forgiveness and kindness can have a positive impact on a person's life." We will be writing a theme paragraph in class on Monday.
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1. We will continue tomorrow with theme work for the short story "Thank You Ma'am". No HW, unless you did not pass in the Searching For Theme sheet.
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1. Complete a plot line for the short story, "Thank you Ma'am". Include all five elements of the plot line. Submit in Google Classroom or provide a paper copy in class tomorrow, Thursday, September 7th.
____________________________________________________________
1. We will continue to explore the plot of "Thank You Ma'am" in class on Wednesday, September 6th.
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1. Read the short story "Thank You Ma'am". Be sure to highlight any words or expressions that may be unfamiliar to you. We will start fresh with this short story selection on Tuesday, September 5th.
Have a great long weekend!
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Supply list:
- Fully charged computer
- Pen, pencil, highlighters
- Post-it notes
- 1.5" binder
- Looseleaf