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May 16, 2008

May 16, 2008

Friday

Itinerary:

  • Vocabulary check
  • Vocabulary Quiz - Period 2 - Entry #60
  • Read

Homework

  • 5/20 Vocabulary Quest
  • 5/21 Notebook Test
  • 5/22 A/R Test

May 15, 2008

May 15, 2008

Thursday:

Itinerary:

  • Took Vocab. Quiz (1st only)
  • Continued Reading

Homework:

  • Continue studying vocabulary - Quest 5/20
  • Notebook Test 5/21
  • A/R on novel 5/22

May 14, 2008

May 14, 2008

Wednesday - Bring money to purchase The Wave!!! (required summer reading book)--Tomorrow is the last day it will be on sale at DMS.

Itinerary:

·       Reviewed vocabulary

  -Download log2.doc

·       Read in NBTT

Homework:

·       Complete vocabulary through the end

Coming Up:

·       May 19 - Finish novel 

·       May 20 - Vocabulary test on novel (50  pts.) 

·       May 21 - Notebook test  (100 pts.) 

·       May 22 - A/R test on novel (50 pts.) 

·       May 22-23 - Timed writing essay on novel

May 13, 2008

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Itinerary:

·       Returned much work!!!  I've attached the log for you to complete your updates-Download log2.doc

·       Read in NBTT

Homework:

·       Complete vocabulary through "elemental"

Coming Up:

·       May 19 - Finish novel

·       May 20 - Vocabulary test on novel (50  pts.)

·       May 21 - Notebook test  (100 pts.)

·       May 22 - A/R test on novel (50 pts.)

·       May 22-23 - Timed writing essay on novel

May 09, 2008

May 9, 2008

Friday

Itinerary:

  • Checked vocabulary
  • Read NBTT through Chapter 11

Homework:

  • Complete vocabulary through "condones"
  • Expect a vocabulary quiz on Monday

May 08, 2008

May 8, 2008

Thursday

Itinerary:

  • Returned "About the Author" - AVI
  • Discussed vocabulary
  • Read Chapters 1-7
  • Began vocabulary - complete through "Complexities"

Homework:

  • Complete vocabulary as noted above
  • Review vocabulary nightly!!

May 07, 2008

May 7, 2008

Wednesday

Itinerary:

  • Vocabulary for Nothing But the Truth - Entry #58
  • Collected/discussed About the Author - Entry #56
  • Completed/discussed anticipation guide for novel - Entry #57
  • 1st period - Began reading

Homework:

  • Finish vocabulary through "sprints"
  • Learn the vocabulary as you go!!!

May 06, 2008

May 6, 2007

Tuesday

Itinerary:

  • Reviewed comma review #54
  • Comma Test #55
  • About the Author CLOZE activity for Avi Entry #56

Homework:

  • Finish #56

May 02, 2008

May 2, 2008

Friday

Itinerary:

  • Checked page 158
  • Continued work on comma project
  • Collected letters

Homework:

  • Comma packet will be thoroughly checked on Monday
  • Comma test on Tuesday

May 01, 2008

May 1, 2008

Thursday

Itinerary:

  • Checked page 155, 157
  • Worked on comma project
  • Began teacher letter
  • collected  progress reports

Homework:

  • Finish 158 - Although I am randomly selecting items to spot check, when we have finished the entire packet, we will go back and check each item and have a test over the comma rules.  Thus, complete your packet with care.  Review the notes I gave you as well as the information at the top of each page.
  • Get parent signature on progress report and return Friday if you did not do so today.
  • Complete teacher letter.
  • Comma project will be due Monday.

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