Friday, Oct. 3

Grade 6: In LA, we reviewed for the nouns test.  In reading, we read the last two summaries for Children of the Lamp and discussed the second group of vocabulary words.   Homework: Nouns Test on Monday.  Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday.

Grade 7: In LA, we rated some essays based on their organizational strategies.  We also began work on outlines for our free choice essays.  In reading, we read two short biographies on Edgar Allan Poe and took notes on his life.  We also created word webs for our vocabulary words.  Homework: Finish outline for free choice essay and make sure you have five source cards ready for Monday.  Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday in reading.

Grade 8: In LA, we reviwed for the pronouns test.  In reading, we took the vocabulary quiz, read the last summary, and discussed the book in small groups.  Homework: Pronouns test on Monday.