Monday, Sept. 29

Grade 6: In LA, we identified predicate nouns and linking verbs.  In reading, we worked in groups to summarize sections of Children of the Lamp.  Homework: Vocab. for ch. 1-13.  Rewrites of "worst chore" essays may be turned in any time this week or next Monday.

Grade 7: In LA, we correct our source card examples from last week and discussed last Wednesday's writing packet.  In reading, we discussed and wrote about some famous sayings from Mark Twain.  We also wrote about our fear motivates and affects us.  Homework: Read "The Monkey's Paw."

Grade 8: In LA, we identified person, number, and gender with regard to pronouns.  We also examined indefinite pronouns.  In reading, we dicussed the role of knights in Camelot and checked our definitions for the vocabulary words for this novel.  Homework:  Vocab quiz on Friday.  Write a discussion question for Book 1 of Once and Future King.