11/13: Since we have been working on our folklore plays for the Book Fair, we have not had much homework. I hope you have been reading the book you chose from the library for your next review which will be due by the end of the month. We will be starting a new unit Monday so please do read as much as you can over the weekend.

10/30: Write a response in your day book: When the children approach the school after playing all day in the sun, they remember that they locked Margot in the closet. What do you think happened when they opened the closet door?

10/28: You must complete the work listed below under 10/27 if you have not already done so.

10/27: Due on Thursday 10/29 - Complete worksheet I passed out in the gym at the end of the day and do the reading assignment - "All Summer in a Day" p. 466 and answer questions that follow, both Analyzing Lit and Literary Elements.

10/23: Read thoroughly the entire teleplay "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" - be able to answer all questions at the end (you do not have to write out answers but woe to you if you cannot answer my questions about the play Monday in class.

10/22: Study for test on three stories tomorrow!!

10/19: Complete study guide on three stories for tomorrow; we will have a test on Friday, October 23.

10/13: Finish reading "Uncle Tony's Goat" p. 806 - 812 and answer the questions that follow - remember to do questions under "Analyzing Literature" and "Literary Elements". Special Reminder: BOOK REPORT due on Friday 10/16!

10/12: Complete the questions at the end of "Rikki Tikki Tavi" if you have not already done so for partial credit. Begin reading "Uncle Tony's Goat" p. 806 -812.

10/9: 7H: Read "Rikki Tikki Tavi" pp 789 - 802 and answer the questions under "Analyzing Literature" and "Literary Elements".

10/2: Read through the legend you were given several times so that you are so familiar with the story you can tell it without reading it from the paper. Groups that have not yet "told" their stories for the class will do so on Monday or Tuesday as we can work the performances in around the IOWAs.

Get plenty of rest for the IOWAs this coming week.

Remember that your book reviews are now due on October 16th - no exceptions!

9/28: Complete the assignment from Friday if you have not already done so; 7H - we will discuss your answers and the story tomorrow in class; 7R - we will begin group work on other Native American legends.

9/25: Read "Racing the Great Bear" p. 267 - answer the questions at the end of the story #1 - 10 and #1 - 2 under Literary Elements.

9/21: Finish reading selection in textbook "Hurricanes". Remember that your book review is due 10/09/09.

9/18: Study for test on "from Beyond the Limits" on Monday 9/21.

9/17: We will go over your answers to the questions from p. 288 in lit book tomorrow in class. We will have a test on this selection "Beyond the Limits" on Monday 9/21. Remember that the final typed edition of your character sketch is due tomorrow. Double-space your work in 10 or 12 font.

9/15: Answer questions # 1-10 p. 288 in complete sentences; also answer questions in Literary Elements # 1-2 - bring to class on Thursday 9/17.

9/14: Using your peers' comments and mine, type a final edition of your character sketch. This work should be your final best effort. Type your piece 10 or 12 font, double-spaced. Due Friday, 9/18.

9/4: Have a great time in the mountains! If you have time to read, work on reading the book you checked out from the library. We will talk about how to do a book review when you return week after next.

9/3: Study for test on Stormbreaker tomorrow by reviewing book and your notes; also use the study guide I prepared for you. Remember: your textbook must be covered by tomorrow - bring to class for a check! Finally, bring your Day Book to leave with me while you are away on the mountain trip.

9/1: Use the second set of peer comments to create a final draft that you will leave with me when you go to the mountains (plan to leave your Day Book with me on Friday 9/4). Review Stormbreaker and the notes you took in class for a test on the book on Friday.

8/28: Read over your peers' comments about your draft; use these peer reviews to begin revising the character sketch you started this past week. A second draft is due on Monday.

Remember to be reviewing Stormbreaker for a test that we will have at the end of the week.

8/27: Choose a fairy tale from the list we made today (you should have this list in your Day Book). Choose one of the characters in the tale that you would like to write about. Make a list of personality traits that you would like to give to this character in your writing. Begin a draft of this "character sketch" in your Day Book. Bring this work with you to class tomorrow.

Summer Reading 2009

Required:

1. Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

2. Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix

3. Flush by Carl Hiaasen

Recommended:

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass

Happy Summer!

I hope you are having a fun and restful summer. I am looking forward to sharing an exciting year of great literature with you. Remember that you are responsible for reading the required books listed above. If you would also like to read Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, you can do so as well. Sometime during the first week of school, we will briefly discuss the first three books in lit class and have a brief test and/or writing assignment about them, so . . . read on and try to remember major characters and plot events! I know we will have a great year together, and I can't wait to hear your ideas about what you have read and like to read. See you at the end of August!