Ms. Humphreys

September 11

I apologize for posting this late; I had trouble accessing the Internet last night.

We have no homework tonight, BUT students should study for the upcoming test on Friday.  You need to review the information about the author, the vocabulary and the plots of "Seventh Grade," " A Day's Wait," and " All Summer in a Day."  Also  you need to review the literary terms metaphor, simile and personification. Finally, review the quotation rules.  As we discussed in class, break down your study--do not wait until the last minute.  I suggest one story and the vocabulary per night.

September 10

It was great to see everyone today.  First, we reviewed the quizzes from last week.  These grades have been added to Iparent which is now up to date.  Next, we continued with our study of quotation marks, especially the tricky rules of exclamation points and question marks.  Last, we discussed the test on Friday and what to study.

HW:  Study for the upcoming test on Friday.  You need to review the information about the author, the vocabulary and the plots of "Seventh Grade," " A Day's Wait," and " All Summer in a Day."  Also  you need to review the literary terms metaphor, simile and personification. Finally, review the quotation rules.  As we discussed in class, break down your study--do not wait until the last minute.  I suggest one story and the vocabulary per night.

September 7

We had a great day today in the computer lab working on some short story writing.  This is in preparation for the major writing piece we will start in a week. 

HW:  None.  The major test on the short stories we have been reading, dialogue and figurative language will be be next Friday, not Wed. as previously announced.  Have a great weekend!

September 6

Today we discussed our homework, took a quiz on Literary Elements, finished applying the SOAPStone strategy

to "All Summer in a Day" and began the pot digram on the story. 

HW:  Complete the plot diagram.  Begin to review  "Seventh Grade", "A Day's Wait". and "All Summer in a Day" for a test Wed., September 12.  You will need to study the vocabulary and the story.  You also need to review similes, metaphors and personification, and how to properly punctuate quotations. We will review in class on Tuesday, but start now and try to manage your time wisely.

September 5

We are currently discussing "All Summer in a Day" in terms of SOAPStone and literary elements.  We had a quiz on the story today to check reading comprehension.  Finally, students were give their grades and current average today, this does not need to be signed.

HW: 

1.  Worksheet on figurative language and the vocab from "All Summer in a Day".

2.  Study the notes on Literary Elements, we highlighted the areas to study today, for a quiz tomorrow.

September 4

Homework for tonight is to finish reading the story, "All Summer in a Day" on page 264 in the lit book.  Be prepared to discuss the story in class tomorrow.

IParent is now updated!