Week #10 3/10/09

Today:

1) Quick write & Quiz

2) Review chapters 1 & 2, figurative language sheet, chrono log

3) Creating images activity in groups

4) Review portfolio writing assignment

5) Begin chapter 3

This week’s assignments:

1) Read chapters 3-4 from The Pearl. Answer study guide questions.

2) Complete journals for chapters 3-4.

3) CST packet – Complete questions 80-86.

4) Grammar – Complete worksheet pages 117-118. Please make sure that parents are correcting these pages.

5) Vocabulary – Study and learn chapters 3 & 4 vocabulary. Complete the vocabulary worksheets for chapters 3 & 4.

6) Portfolio Essay – You received the assignment today. Complete the pre-write and draft. Bring the draft to class next week!!

7) Figurative Language in The Pearl – Continue to fill out the definitions for the literary terms on page one and as you read, find an example for each terms and write it on page two.

8) Oral Presentation – Review the sheet for ideas and begin thinking of your project. This presentation needs to be ready by 3/24/09..

9) Letter to Parent -- You must complete this sheet and have a parent sign it. Bring the sheet along with the book (biography/autobiography) to class next week. I need to see the book before you can get final approval. You should have at least two choices. I will let you know if your topic is approved so you may start reading right away. Call me or email me with your choice before Tuesday if you want to make sure you get your first choice!

The Pearl portfolio is due on 3/24/09!