November 2, 2011
Finish chapter 8's reading, questions, and literature log tonight as homework.
Your vocabulary is due tomorrow. The extra credit vocab is due on Friday if you choose to do it.
On Friday, we will take the vocabulary test, turn in questions and lit logs for chapters 1-9, and then share some of the XES quote entries from your lit. logs.
Please keep working on the short story corrections/additions/revisions, as the deadline to turn those in is next Wednesday, November 9th.
I hope you're enjoying TKAM. Have a great night!
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November 1, 2011
This week's
vocab is short and sweet so that you may concentrate on revising your short stories. Today in class and tonight you should ensure verb tense consistency and that your dialogue is punctuated correctly by looking at my comments and reviewing-line by line-your verbs and dialogue. These grammar elements are review, but necessary to be sure your writing is clear and understandable.
These changes are to be done before you come into class tomorrow.
Tonight you will read and do the work f...
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October 28, 2011
While I am reading your urban legends this weekend, you should finish reading through chapter 6. Answer the ch.5 and ch. 6 questions, and do the literature logs for both chapters.
Next week will be primarily a reading week both in class and as homework, so feel free to read ahead if you have an open weekend.
Enjoy!
Ms. Knapp
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October 26, 2011
Most of you should be done with the chapter 4 study questions, reading, and literature logs already as I gave you class time to work. Tomorrow we will read a few urban legends in class, and then we will write an urban legend. Remember to ask your parents about any urban legends they know from their childhoods as well as those you remember from your own.
Reminder:
root word vocab is due Thursday, and the quiz will be on Friday.
Have a great night!
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October 22, 2011
Please closely read chapters 2 and 3 this weekend. Keep up with the literature log and chapter questions as you read. Be ready to discuss the chapters on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
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October 17, 2011
Reminder: Binder check is tomorrow-worth 100 points toward Q1!!!
Be ready to teach your group about your Webquest topic.
See you then!
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October 13, 2011
Root word help:
http://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/roots.html and
http://www.prefixsuffix.com/rootchart.phpTKAM webquest:
http://sites.google.com/site/tokillamockingbirdwebquest/Your part is due on Tuesday.
Tonight's homework is to study for the vocab test and make any larger revisions on your story. We will finalize proofreading in the library tomorrow, and you will hand them in. I'm excited to see your hard work pay off in your creative masterpieces!
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October 12, 2011
Remember that
root 1 vocab is due in class tomorrow, and we will test on Friday. Also, you are down to 2 days to finalize editing and proofreading in your stories. These are due by the end of class on Friday. As a reminder, you will be held accountable for applying the grammar lessons we've learned in your stories. You've had these lessons many times. Now you have to put them into action! The
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run-ons/comma splices Powerpoints should be reviewed again if you are still struggling to...
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October 5, 2011
Please study! I will not assign any homework over fall break because I want for you to take a writing break from your short stories. When you return, you may have new ideas or a fresh perspective. Have a wonderful break!
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October 3, 2011
I really liked the suggested revisions with sensory details that many of you offered in class today. Once you add in at least three
exploded moments tonight as your homework, I think you'll really see your stories come to life.
DO NOT FORGET to come straight to the library tomorrow with your revised story on a flash drive or saved to your U drive or Skydrive.
This week's
vocabulary is due on Wednesday and the test is on Thursday.
Have a great night!
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