We are working on unit 35. Students are to complete pages 149-150 all, and 1-8 on 151.
The class also is doing work with grammar. We are reviewing parts of speech and looking to take a quiz on Thursday. The class has worked on all the parts of speech this year. We will see what they remember!
We are working on pages 145,146 all and 147 numbers 1-3.
The class did apostrophe work in class and read a short story entitled, “The Truth about Dragons.” We will assess later in the week.
Spelling is due THURSDAY this week. Unit 33 pages 141, 142, and 1-5 on 143.
We continued our work with persuasion today. Prompt will take place on Wednesday.
The class worked on persuasion today. We looked at precedents, anticipating objections, and emotional conclusions.
In the second bloxk of LA we read “How the Flamingoes Got Their Stockings.” THis is an origin tale from the literature book. They answered questions, some for homework, and will take a quiz on Friday. Study the vocabulary!
We looked at our persuasive packet today. The class will see the new writing format and be able to apply it on the next prompt.
Today we looked at persuasion in advertising. The class needs to find an ad at home and bring it in for discussion Wednesday. The class will fill in the advertising form that goes with their ad.
Spelling due Friday. Unit 32 pages 137-38 and 1-3 on 139.
If there are any Hatchet books around, bring them in!
We finished reading Hatchet and did our reading assessment. Spelling was corrected today and we watched the Hatchet movie. Enjoy the weather and your weekend.
The final quiz is on Wednesday. Chapters 16-end will be covered. Students had three class periods to work on this. They need to bring book home and complete all work tonight. There was no monthly book report this month. Students were still required to read a self-selected book. We are having the class work on a “How To’ guide and survival kit essay that will be due Friday. It does not have to be typed. Must be neat and free of grammatical errors.
