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Let's dispell any misinformation you may have received. There is ALWAYS
some type of homework. It may be reading, studying for a test or quiz,
working on a writing draft, or written work. But the phrase, "I don't have
any homework" is seldom accurate.
West Wilson Middle School Homework Policy
A parent may request work after a student has been absent two days--this
includes leaving early on the first day absent. A parent must request
missed work by 9:00 on the third day if they want to pick it up that day.
They will be able to pick up the work between 2:30 and 3:00. Parents
calling after 9:00 will have to wait until the next day, between 2:30 and
3:00. Using this teacher web is an excellent source as well as contacting
another student in the missed classes.
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Homework Hotline--298-6636
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Vocabulary Workbook Unit Five Assignments
A Day
Wednesday, November 4--wordsearch is due and checked; 5x each is due; Quiz I
(over words 1-10)
Friday, November 6--level C only--we will work on the
section "Completing the Sentence" together in class
Monday, November 9--Quiz II (words 11-20);
all other workbook pages are due and checked
Wednesday, November 11--Unit Five Vocabulary Test
B Day
Thursday, November 5--wordsearch is due and checked (level C only); 5x each
is due; Quiz I (over words 1-10)
Friday, November 6--level C only--we will work on the section "Completing
the Sentence" together in class
Tuesday, November 10-- Quiz II (words 11-20); all workbook pages
are due and checked
Thursday, November 12--Unit Five Vocabulary Test
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DGP (Daily Grammar Practice)
Sentence for Week Eight--amys cousin took a rafting trip on the colorado river
DGP Quiz--A day--Wednesday, November 4
B day--Thursday, November 5
Grammar workbook--pages 55 and 56
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Writing--#12 in the Writer's Notebook--Writing a School Story
Everyone has a favorite teacher or a teacher that is anything but your
favorite. Think about your teachers and your school experiences. Write
about something that has happened at school. It could be a good/bad
experience with a teacher, or some other type of experience. As long as the
experience is school-related, you may write about it. If you are writing
about a teacher in a less than positive way, make up a name. This year’s
teachers are off limits!
Writer's Notebook--Page 13—A Fashion Story
After reading the selection from Lois Lowry, think about a time when you had
to wear something you did NOT want to wear. This could be something your
parents, grandparents, or some other individual directed you to wear for a
particular purpose (for school, church, a holiday, or a costume, etc.) Your
writing may address a hairstyle or glasses. Think Ralphie in his pink bunny
pajamas in the movie A Christmas Story. Before you begin writing, think about
this for a moment or two. Remember, everyone can write; everyone will write.
Minimum length—3/4 of a page.
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Reading Check Deadlines
1st---Friday, November 13
2nd---TBA
3rd---TBA
Students who want to read a more challenging book must contract with me
BEFORE they read that book. I will give them their deadline at that time.
See FAQ regarding a more challenging book.
Students who choose to write book reports as a form of reading assessment
must obtain the book report packet from me, and I must document their intent
to do so. Book reports are only valid for single reading checks and are due
by the reading check deadline as established for students. Books must also
be shown to the teacher when the book report is submitted.
**Please see the pink student handout for full details.
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