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*Junior High Reminder – be sure to have lined paper in your binders and red pens for correcting in class.

April 12, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U13 Definitions due Monday, 4/22

Literature 6 – Read Chapters 12-15

Literature 7 – Chapter 10 Through: Conflict in the chapter

Literature 8 – Finish reading Part 3 and complete the Vocabulary and Character descriptions

Adv. Literature 8 – Finish the 33-35 Questions if not finished in class, answer the circled questions only. Read Chapters 36-37 and Notes

April 11, 2024

Literature 6 – Chapter 6-11 Quiz tomorrow

April 10, 2024

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Cum 1-12 Test tomorrow

Literature 6 – Chapter 9-11 Questions

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 10 and Notes

Literature 8 – Read Part 3, pg. 73-89

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 32 Questions

April 9, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Cum 1-12 Test tomorrow

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Word Wars sentences, the review is tomorrow. Cum 1-12 Test Thursday

Literature 6 – Finish reading Chapter 11

Literature 7 – Ch. 7-9 Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapters 32-33 and Notes

April 8, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Word Wars sentences, the review is tomorrow. Cum 1-12 Test Wednesday

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Cum 1-12 pg 160-161

Literature 6 – Personification and Simile worksheet for Chapters 9-10

Literature 8 – Part 1 Vocabulary and Questions due for tomorrow’s class

Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 31 Questions due for tomorrow’s class

April 5, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-12 pg 156-159

Grammar 8 – 4.8 supplement worksheet, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Ch. 6-8 Definitions, if not finished in class, use Merriam Webster.com; and Read Chapter 9

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 9 and Notes

Literature 8 – Read to the end of Part 2, pg 52-70

Adv. Literature 8 – Finish Ch. 31 questions, Vocab Quiz Monday Ch. 24-31

April 4, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage Worksheet; U12 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 3.10 Ex. 2

Grammar 7 – Verb Challenge Ex. 1; Chapter 4 Test tomorrow

Literature 6 – Foreshadowing and Flashback questions, if not finished in class

Literature 8 – Read Part 2 pg 11-34

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 31 if not finished in class and answer the Ch. 30 Questions

April 3, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 3.9 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – Chapter 4 Review, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 4.8 Ex. 3, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Chapter 6-8 Questions, if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 8, completed all reading Notes

Literature 8 – Part 1 Questions, if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 29 Questions, if not finished in class

April 2, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 3.9 Read pg 70, complete Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 6 – Read Chapter 8

Literature 8 – Part 1 Vocabulary/Character/Setting

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 28 Questions

March 28, 2024

Grammar 6 – 3.8 Ex. 4 & 5, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Read Chapters 6 and 7

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 7 and Notes, Character Analysis Through is Johnny

Adv. Literature 8 – Bildungsroman #6-7 for afterschool class on Tuesday

March 27, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 3.8 Ex. 1, 2 & 3

Grammar 7 – 4.11 Ex. 1

Grammar 8 – 4.7 Ex. 2 #3-8 and Ex. 3

Literature 6 – Quiz on Chapters 1-5 tomorrow, review Vocabulary Words, if you didn’t complete definition work, use Merriam Webster.com to complete your work.

Literature 7 – Chapter 4-6 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 – Collection 3 Test tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 26 Questions

March 26, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 3.7 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 4.6 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Proverb Mix-Up

Literature 7 – Chapter 4-6 Quiz Thursday

Literature 8 – O Captain, My Captain Quiz tomorrow. Collection 3 Test Thursday

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 26 and Notes

March 25, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 3.7 Ex. 2

Grammar 7 – 4.10 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.6 Perfect Progressive Tense chart in Notes

Literature 6 – Chapter 5 Homophones chart

Literature 7 – Chapter 6 Through

Literature 8 – Analyze #4-5

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 25 Questions

March 22, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 12 Definitions due Monday

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 6 and Notes. We will complete the through on Monday

Literature 8 – Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapters 24 and 25, and Notes, if not completed in class.

March 21, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 11 Test tomorrow

Grammar 7 – 4.10 Ex. 3

Literature 6 – Chapter 3-5 Questions. Don’t overthink question 6, reference to the king on pg 36, look at the question carefully.

March 20, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage Worksheet

Grammar 6 – 3.6 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – 4.9 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.5 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Read Chapter 5

Literature 8 – Bloody Times: Life of Lincoln… Quiz tomorrow, complete the Critical Vocabulary in your binder

Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 15-23 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow

March 19, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 3.6 Exercise 2 & 3

Grammar 7 – 4.9 Ex. 1 #7-12

Grammar 8 – 4.5 Ex. 2 & 3

Literature 6 – Chapter 1-2 Questions

Literature 7 – Read Ch. 5 and Notes

Literature 8 – Analyze the text, all questions due for second half of tomorrow’s Lit. class

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 22 Questions due for tomorrow’s class; Shakespeare packet identification due for Thursday’s afternoon class

March 15, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Tuesday

Grammar 6 – 3.5 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – 4.8 Worksheet, if not finished, Quiz on Tuesday

Grammar 8 – 4.5 Ex. 1 #3-10 in Notes

Literature 6 – Review Chapters 1 and 2 if needed

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 23 and Notes

March 14, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due Weds. 3/20, follow format directions given in class today

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt due Tuesday 3/19

Grammar 7 – 4.8 Ex. 3

Grammar 8 – 4.4 Worksheet

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 4 and Notes. For the Stereotype Through: Make a T-chart on the bottom 3/4 of Notes. On the left write the Stereotype and the right side write the Reality. Note the stereotypes that you find while reading the chapter and any others from the book that you remember.

Literature 8 – Complete the Discussion Questions for tomorrow’s class discussion.

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 21 and Notes

March 13, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 3.5 finish Ex. 1

Grammar 8 – 4.4 Ex. 3 if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Last editing day is tomorrow. Final draft due at the end of class. Workbook and all materials due at the end of class.

Literature 7 – Ch. 1-3 Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 20 Questions, if not finished in class. Romantic Poetry Part 2 due for afternoon class tomorrow.

March 12, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 7 – 4.7 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.3 Ex. 1 #3-10 in Notes

Literature 6 – Complete Works Cited and Parenthetical Citations in essay. 2nd Draft must be turned in via digital flash drive turn in before school tomorrow 3/13 in order to participate in 2nd peer edit during class.

Literature 8 – Read Bloody Times pg 177-194

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Ch. 19 Questions if not finished in class

March 11, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 7 – 4.7 finish Ex. 1 in Notes

Grammar 8 – 4.3 Quiz moved to tomorrow

Literature 6 – Complete Conclusion paragraph and make sure all quotes are written on a notecard and that you have a Works Cited card for every source. Computers needed for class again tomorrow, MLA Works Cited class is tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 20 and Notes

March 7, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U11 Definitions due Monday, 3/11

Grammar 6 – 3.4 Worksheet, Quiz on Monday

Grammar 8 – 4.3 Worksheet, Quiz on Monday

Literature 6 – Read Peer Editing notes if not completed in class

Literature 7 – Finish reading Chapter 3 and all Notes

Literature 8 – Complete the packet, if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Ode to Melancholy – Complete Part 1

March 6, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U10 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 3.4 Ex. 2

Grammar 7 – 4.6 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.3 Ex. 2 & 3

Literature 8 – Continue packet, #11-15

Adv. Literature 8 – 17 & 18 Questions should be completed for regular class tomorrow.

March 5, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage Worksheet

Grammar 6 – 3.3 Worksheet

Literature 8 – Continue packet work, #8-10

Adv. Literature 8 – Finish reading Chapter 18 and Notes, if not completed in class. Chapter 17 Questions due for tomorrow’s class, Chapter 18 Questions due for Thursday’s regular class period.

March 4, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 3.3 Ex. 2 and 3

Grammar 7 – 4.6 Ex. 2

Grammar 8 – 4.2 Worksheet – will be corrected tomorrow

Literature 8 – Read the whole packet, Complete #1-4

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 17 and Notes

March 1, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Grammar 6 – 3.2 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.2 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Finish Counterargument organizer if not finished in class. Computers will be needed for class on Monday. If your computer does not have Microsoft Word, you must use a school computer in class.

Literature 7 – Read Chapter 2 and complete all Notes in notebook

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 15-16 Questions must be completed for the afternoon class on Monday

February 29, 2024

Vocabulary 6 & 7 – Writing Prompt due Wednesday, 3/6

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt due Tuesday, 3/5

Grammar 6 – 3.2 Ex. 1 in Notes

Grammar 7 – 4.5 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.2 Ex. 2 in Notes

Literature 6 – Complete Outline if not finished in class

Literature 8 – Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 15 and Notes

February 28, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 3.1 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 4.2 Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 7 – Complete the Questions about the Class Discussion, and complete the Summary for Chapter 1

Literature 8 – Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Review Chapter 8-14 Vocabulary, Quiz Friday

February 27, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 3.1 Ex. 4 Part 2

Grammar 7 – 4.5 Ex. 2 #4-10 and Ex. 3

Grammar 8 – 4.2 Ex. 2

Literature 6 – Complete Notes for reasons to support your claim on Notecards

Literature 7 – The Outsiders Read Chapter 1

Literature 8 – Complete Discussion questions if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 13 and 14 Questions

February 26, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 3.1 Ex. 2 & 3

Grammar 8 – 4.1 Ex. 2

Literature 7 – Finish Prompts if not finished in class, read the prereading information on the back of the question sheet passed out in class.

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 14 and Notes

February 16, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 10 definitions due Monday, 2/26

Grammar 7 – 4.4 Worksheet will be corrected for review on Monday 2/26

Literature 6 – Animal Intelligence Essay: Write your precise claim in a complete sentence on the outline page of the workbook. Read the source material in the workbook and decide which sources you want to use in your essay. We will discuss sources when we return to school on Monday 2/26

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 11-12 Questions due Monday 2/26, and Part 2 of the Figurative Language Worksheet due for the afternoon class on 2/26

February 15, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-9 Test tomorrow

Literature 8 – Harriet Tubman Quiz tomorrow, Critical Vocabulary due

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 13 and Notes

February 14, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Word Wars sentences, Review game is tomorrow, Cum 1-9 Test Friday

Grammar 7 – 4.4 Worksheet – hold until Friday

Literature 6 – Step 3 Questions will be corrected tomorrow

Literature 7 – Collection 2 Test tomorrow

Literature 8 – Analyze #4-6, the Quiz is Friday

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 12 and Notes, we will correct Pt 1 of Figurative Language paper tomorrow

February 12, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Word Wars will begin Wednesday, Cum 1-9 Test is Friday

Grammar 6 – Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Grammar 7 – 4.4 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – Chapter 3 Test tomorrow

Literature 6 – Step 3 Questions #1-6

Literature 7 – Sorry, Wrong Number Quiz tomorrow, the Collection 2 Test will follow the next day

Literature 8 – Harriet Tubman biography, Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 11 and Notes,  Figurative Language handout due for Thursday’s class

February 9, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-9 pg 118-121

Grammar 6 – Chapter 2 Review, sections 2.10-2.11, Test will be Tuesday

Grammar 7 – 4.4 Ex. 2

Grammar 8 – Chapter 3 Review – all sections, Test will be Tuesday

Literature 6 – 2nd Article Notes and question

Literature 7 – Quiz on Tuesday

Literature 8 – Read Harriet Tubman story

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 10 and Notes, finish Ch. 9 Questions if not finished in class

February 8, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U9 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – Chapter 2 Review Sections 2.7-2.9

Grammar 7 – hold 4.3 Worksheet for tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 3.11 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Read Speaking Bonobo again taking notes and answering the questions for discussion in class tomorrow

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-5

Literature 8 – Narrative of Frederick Douglas selection Quiz tomorrow, Critical Vocabulary due

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete the Chapter 8 Questions

February 7, 2024

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Passage Worksheet

Grammar 7 – 4.3 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 3.10 Worksheet

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 8 and Notes

February 6, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Vocabulary in Context, Writing Prompt due tomorrow

Vocabulary 7 – Passage Worksheet

Vocabulary 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 2.11 Ex. 3

Grammar 7 – 4.3 Ex. 1

Grammar 8 – 3.10 Ex. 1

Literature 6 – Complete the Outline in your workbook, follow the directions given in class and the guided notes on the left side of the page

Literature 8 – Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 1-7 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow

February 5, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Practice Quiz, Quiz moved to tomorrow, Writing Prompt due Wednesday

Vocabulary 7 – Vocabulary in Context, Writing Prompt due tomorrow

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt due tomorrow

Grammar 8 – Hold 3.9 Worksheet, Quiz moved to tomorrow

Literature 6 – Complete Reasons and Evidence for Step 2

Literature 7 – Read Sorry, Wrong Number

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Chapter 6 and 7 Questions

February 2, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due Wednesday 2/7

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt 1 due Tuesday 2/6

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due Tuesday 2/6

Grammar 6 – Hold 2.10 Ex. 3 for Monday

Grammar 7 – 4.2 Quiz Monday

Grammar 8 – 3.9 Worksheet, Quiz will be Monday

Literature 7 – Another Place, Another Time Quiz Monday

Literature 8 – Discussion Questions if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 5 Questions due for Monday

February 1, 2024

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due Wednesday 2/7

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt 1 due Tuesday 2/6

Grammar 6 – 2.10 Ex. 3

Grammar 7 – 4.2 Ex 3, review #10-16

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Satire worksheet #3-6

January 31, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 2.10 Ex. 1 and 2

Grammar 7 – 4.2 Ex. 2 and 3

Grammar 8 – 2.9 Ex. 3

Literature 6 – Workbook Step 2 Questions #1-3

Literature 7 – Read pg. 107 and Analyze #1-3

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 7 and Notes if not finished in class

January 30, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 2.9 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – 4.1 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 3.9 Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 7 – Continue re-reading the story from where we left off in class on pg 103

Literature 8 – Collection 2 Test tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 6 and Notes if not finished in class

January 29, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 7 – 4.1 Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 6 – Animal Intelligence – Read student sample essay and answer the question at the end in 1-2 complete sentences. Then complete the Terminology chart.

Literature 7 – Read Another Place, Another Time

Literature 8 – Quiz tomorrow and Critical Vocabulary due

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 5 and Notes

January 26, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 9 Definitions due Monday 1/29

Grammar 6 – Hold 2.8 Worksheet for Monday 1/29

Grammar 8 – 3.8 Worksheet

Literature 8 – What Is the Horror Genre? Quiz Tuesday 1/30, Critical Vocabulary in Notes

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 1-4 Questions due for Monday afternoon class

January 25, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 8 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 2.8 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – Chapter 3 Test tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 3.8 Ex. 2 & 3

Literature 6 – Collection 2 Test

Literature 7 – Pavement Chalk Art Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 – Analyze #4-7, if any questions remain after classwork

Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 1-2 Questions

January 24, 2024

Vocabulary 6. 7 & 8 – Passage Worksheet

Grammar 6 – 2.8 Ex. 1

Grammar 7 – Ch. 3 Pronoun Challenge, Ch. 3 Test Friday

Grammar 8 – 3.7 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Tribute to the Dog Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-4

Literature 8 – Analyze #1-3

Advanced Literature 8 – Read Chapter 4 and Notes if not finished in class

January 23, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 2.7 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – Chapter 3 Review – Sections 3.5-3.8

Literature 6 – Analyze #3-5

Advanced Literature 8 – Read Chapter 3 and Notes

January 22, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 2.7 Ex. 1 in Notes

Grammar 7 – Chapter 3 Review – Sections 3.1-3.4

Grammar 8 – 3.6 Exercise 3

Literature 6 – Tribute to the Dog Analyze #1-2

Literature 8 – Read The Horror Genre if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 1 and Notes as discussed in class

January 19, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 2.6 Quiz Monday

Grammar 7 – 3.11 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Bats! Short Response

Literature 7 – Saving the Lost #2-4

Literature 8 – Monkey’s Paw Film clip comparison Quiz Monday

Adv. Literature 8 – Finish 3 questions from anticipation worksheet for Monday’s class

January 18, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 8 – 3.5 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Bats! Finish #2 from class, and complete #3-6. Do not complete the Short Response.

Literature 8 – Complete Analyzing the Text

January 17, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 8 – 3.5 Worksheet, if not completed in class. Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Read Bats! packet if not finished in class

Advanced Literature 8 – Dystopian Unit Final Essay due tomorrow. Works Cited class moved to tomorrow due to snow day.

January 12, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 8 Definitions due Tuesday 1/16

Grammar 6 – 2.5 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Animal Snoops Quiz Tuesday 1/16, complete the Critical Vocabulary and reread the selection before the Quiz

Literature 7 – Magic and the Brain Quiz Tuesday 1/16, Magic Show and write up due Wednesday 1/17

Adv. Literature 8 – Dystopian Unit Final Essay due Thursday, January 18th. MLA Works Cited page class on Tuesday 1/16 after school (in place of Monday’s class due to long weekend and no school on 1/15)

January 11, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U7 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 2.5 Ex. 3 and 4. Write the sentence for Ex. 4.

Grammar 7 – 3.9 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-6

Literature 7 – Complete Analyzing the Text if not completed in class

Literature 8 – Complete all of Frankenstein Packet if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Dystopian Unit Final Essay due Thursday, January 18th. MLA Works Cited page class on Tuesday 1/16 after school (in place of Monday’s class due to long weekend and no school on 1/15)

January 10, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U7 Test Friday

Grammar 7 – 3.9 Ex. 3

Grammar 8 – 3.4 Ex. 3, continue on CW paper from today’s class

Literature 6 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 7 – 3 Magic trick ideas due tomorrow, follow directions on project sheet

Literature 8 – Read the packet if not completed in class. Do not begin the work in the packet.

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 3 Quiz tomorrow

January 9, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due tomorrow. If you are planning to present, materials are due before 8:30 Morning Prayer

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 2.4 Worksheet

Literature 7 – Reread the story and define the 5 terms discussed in class

Literature 8 – The Monkey’s Paw Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – We will wrap up The Tyger and Dover Beach tomorrow, as well as Part 3. Quiz will be Thursday.

January 8, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due Weds. 1/10

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due Weds. 1/10

Grammar 6 – 2.4 Ex. 1 in Notes

Grammar 7 – 3.8 Ex. 2 & 3

Grammar 8 – 3.3 Ex. 3 & 4

Literature 6 – Animal Snoops T-chart

Literature 7 – Read Magic and the Brain if not finished in class

Literature 8 – The Monkey’s Paw Analyze #5-7

Adv. Literature 8 – Bring Dover Beach analysis to class tomorrow

January 5, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 1 due Weds. 1/10

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due Weds. 1/10

Grammar 6 – 2.3 Worksheet

Literature 7 – Vocabulary Quiz for A Christmas Carol moved to Monday, notebooks will be collected for grading

Literature 8 – The Monkey’s Paw Analyze #1-4

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 3 Section 2 Questions due for Monday’s after school class. We will complete Sect. 1 Questions during the regular class period on Monday

January 4, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 2.3 Ex. 3

Grammar 7 – 3.7 Worksheet, Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Packet #4-5, do not complete the SR, we will do that in class

Literature 7 – A Christmas Carol Test tomorrow

Ad. Literature 8 – Part 3 Section 2 Questions due Monday

January 3, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 8 – 3.2 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Can Animals Feel and Think? Packet #1-3

Literature 7 – Stave 5 Prompt, if not completed in class

Literature 8 – Discussion questions if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 3, section 1 Questions due for afternoon class tomorrow 1/4

January 2, 2024

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 2.2 Ex. 3

Grammar 7 – 3.6 Ex. 3

Grammar 8 – 3.2 Ex. 3

Literature 7 – Stave 5 Questions

Literature 8 – Read The Monkey’s Paw

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete the Part 3 Notes if not finished

December 21, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U7 Definitions due Tuesday 1/2/24

Literature 7 – Finish the book, read Stave 5 and complete all Notes

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Packet #7-10 and SR

December 20, 2023

Literature 6 – How Smart Are Animals? Quiz moved to tomorrow

Literature 7 – Stave 4 Questions

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – A Christmas Carol packet, complete sections 2 #3-6 and SR

December 19, 2023

Literature 6 – How Smart Are Animals? Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – finish reading Stave 4, Description and Summary

December 18, 2023

Grammar 6 – 2.1 Exercise 2 & 3

Grammar 7 – 3.5 Exercise 3

Grammar 8 – 3.4 Complete Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-5

Literature 7– Read Stave 4 and Notes

Literature 8 – Scary Tales Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 2 Quiz tomorrow

December 15, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 7 Definitions due Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Please do not begin these too early so that you do not forget these words before you need to use them!

Literature 6 – How Smart Are Animals Analyze #1-3

Literature 7 – Stave 3 Questions

Literature 8 – Scary Tales Quiz Tuesday 12/19

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 2 Quiz Tuesday 12/19

December 14, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-6 Test tomorrow

Literature 6 – Finish reading How Smart Are Animals?

Literature 7 – Stave 3: Summary and Description

Adv. Literature 8 – Dover Beach worksheet

December 13, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Word Wars sentences due for review game tomorrow

Literature 7 – Finish reading Stave 3 if not already finished

Literature 8 – Analyze #5-7

Adv. Literature 8 – finish questions if not finished in class

December 12, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Cum1-6 Rev. pg 86-87

Literature 7 – Read Stave 3 and fill in reading Notes in notebook

Literature 8 – Scary Tales Analyze #1-4

Adv. Literature 8 – Section 2, Part 2 Questions

December 11, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-6 Rev. pg 84-85

Literature 6 – Quiz moved to tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – finish reading Part 2

December 8, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum1-6 Rev. pg 80-83

Grammar 6 – Chapter 1 Test Monday

Grammar 8 – 3.1 Quiz Monday

Literature 6 – Animal Wisdom/Last Wolf Quiz Monday

Literature 8 – Read Scary Tales if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 2, section 1 questions #7-12, if not finished in class

December 7, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – U6 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – Chapter 1 Review, sections 1.10-1.11

Grammar 7 – 3.4 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 3.1 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-5

Literature 7 – Stave 2 Questions

Literature 8 – The Outsider, complete #13-SR

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Part 2, section 1 pg. 71-91

December 6, 2023

Vocabulary 7 – U6 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – Chapter 1 Review, sections 1.5-1.9

Grammar 7 – 3.4 Ex. 3

Literature 8 – The Outsider #7-12

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 1 Quiz tomorrow

December 5, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage

Vocabulary 7 – U6 Test Thursday

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – U6 Test Friday

Grammar 6 – Chapter 1 Review, sections 1.1-1.4

Grammar 7 – 3.3 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – Adjective Challenge, Ex. 1, Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Literature 6 – Find one example of figurative language, personification, and imagery in the poem

Literature 7 – Stave 1 Prompt – The Needs Around Us

Literature 8 – The Outsider #1-6

Adv. Literature 8 – Part 1 Section 3 Questions #6-10

December 4, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 1.11 Worksheet

Grammar 7 – 3.3 Ex. 2

Grammar 8 – Ch. 2 Test Wednesday

Literature 7 – Stave 1 Questions

Literature 8 – Read The Outsider

Adv. Literature 8 – Section 3 Questions #1-5

December 1, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Grammar 6 – 1.11 Ex. 3 Adjective Sentences

Grammar 7 – 3.2 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – Ch. 2 Review due Monday

Literature 6 – The Pod – complete the packet

Literature 7 – Stave 1 Setting Description, Summary, and Bah Humbug writing prompt

Literature 8 – The Tell Tale Heart Critical Vocabulary, Quiz on Monday

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Pt 1 Section 2 Questions

November 30, 2023

Grammar 6 – 1.11 Ex. 2

Grammar 7 – 3.2 Ex. 3 & 4

Grammar 8 – Chapter 2 Review due Monday 12/4

Literature 6 – The Pod #7-8

Literature 7 – Finish reading Stave 1

Literature 8 – Analyze #4-6

Adv. Literature 8 – Read section 2, pg 24-48

November 29, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 1.10 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 2.5 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – The Pod, complete #3-5

Literature 7 – A Christmas Carol, read Stave 1 and take notes in Notebook for Characters and Setting

Literature 8 – The Tell Tale Heart, Analyze #1-3, if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Section1 questions

November 28, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 1.10 Ex.3B, follow directions given in class

Grammar 7 – 3.1 Ex. 3

Grammar 8 – 2.5 Worksheet, Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – Literature spiral notebooks needed for class tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Part 1 Section 1 questions thru #10

November 27, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 1.10 Ex. 3, if not completed in class. Follow directions given in class.

Grammar 8 – 2.5 Ex. 2, follow format given in class.

Literature 6 – The Mixer Critical Vocabulary, if not finished in class. Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – The Song of Wandering Aengus/Sonnet 43 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 – The Tell Tale Heart Read the story

Adv. Literature 8 – Read Part 1 to pg 24 only. Do not read ahead.

November 21, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 6 Definitions due Monday, 11/27

Grammar 6 – 1.10 Ex. 2

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-7 due 11/27

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3 Compare Poems due 11/27

November 20, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 6 Definitions due Monday, 11/27

Grammar 6 – 1.9 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – Adjective Challenge, Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 2.4 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 7 – Analyze # 1-3 Compare Poems due Monday, 11/27

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Hunger Games Final tomorrow

November 17, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 6 Definitions due Monday, 11/27

Grammar 7 – Chapter 2 review due Monday 11/20, Chapter 2 Test Tuesday 11/21

Literature 6 – Finish reading The Mixer  and take reading notes

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-4

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Final Tuesday 11/21

November 16, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 5 Test tomorrow

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt due tomorrow on flash drive, final draft must be printed in class tomorrow.

Grammar 7 – Chapter 1 Review due Monday 11/20

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Hunger Games Final Exam Tuesday 11/21.

November 15, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Passage due tomorrow. Writing prompt moved to Friday, bring essay on a flash drive to class.

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U5 Test Friday

Grammar 7 – 2.5 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 2.4 Ex. 2 & 3

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-4

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Class games tomorrow. Final Exam Tuesday 11/21.

November 14, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Vocabulary in Context, Writing Prompt due Thurs. 11/16

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Passage

Grammar 6 – 1.9 Exercise 3

Grammar 7 – 2.5 Ex. 2 #5-10, and Ex. 3

Literature 6 – Collection 1 Test tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Class Games 11/16, Hunger Games Final Tuesday 11/21

November 13, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Practice Quiz, Quiz tomorrow. Writing Prompt must be brought to class on Thursday on a flash drive to use in class.

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 1.9 Exercise 1

Grammar 8 – 2.3 Worksheet will be corrected in class tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – begin researching topics discussed in class, choose 2 for Dystopian Unit final.

November 9, 2023

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, Quiz on Monday

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt due Weds 11/15, Source information due before school Monday, email the link or attachment

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt due Tuesday 11/14

Grammar 8 – 2.3 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Wired For Fear Quiz Monday

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 25-27 Quiz Monday

November 8, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 1.8 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 7 – 2.4 Exercise 4, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 2.3 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-5

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 25-27 CT

November 7, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 1.8 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 7 – 2.4 Exercise 3

Grammar 8 – 2.2 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-5

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 25-27 Critical Thinking

November 6, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 7 – 2.3 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 2.2 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3

November 3, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U5 Definitions due Monday

Literature 7 – Read The People Could Fly if not finished in class

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Complete Ch. 25 Through, Read Chapters 26-27 and Notes

November 2, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U4 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 1.8 Ex. 3 & 4, if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – 2.3 Worksheet, Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 2.2 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 – Map Project due tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 25 and Notes

November 1, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 7 – Writing Prompt due tomorrow

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U4 Test Friday

Literature 7 – Collection 1 Test tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 21-24 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 – Map Project due Friday, 11/3

October 31, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage

Grammar 6 – 1.7 Worksheet, if not finished in class. Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 2.1 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Short Response

Literature 7 – Collection 1 Test Thursday

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 21-24 CT Questions

Literature 8 – Map Project due Friday, 11/3

October 30, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Vocabulary 6 & 7 – Writing Prompt due Thursday 11/2

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt due tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 1.7 Exercise 4, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Packet #3-6

Literature 7 – Women in Aviation Quiz tomorrow, Critical Vocabulary

Literature 8 – Map Project due Friday, 11/3

October 27, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8  – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Vocabulary 6 & 7 – Writing Prompt due Thursday 11/2

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt due Tuesday 10/31

Literature 6 – Spooky Story draft and completed graphic organizer due Monday

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 23-24 and Notes

Literature 8 – Map project due Friday, 11/3

October 26, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 2 due Thursday 11/2

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt due Thursday 11/2

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt due Tuesday 10/31

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapters 21-22 and Notes

October 25, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 7 – Completing the Sentence

Literature 6 – In the Spotlight Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 17-20 Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Labyrinth due tomorrow

October 24, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt due Thurs. 11/2

Grammar 6 – 1.6 Ex. 4

Grammar 7 – 2.2 Ex. 2

Literature 6 – Analyze #4-6

Adv. Literature 8 – Labyrinth due Thurs. 10/26

October 23, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 1.6 Ex. 4

Grammar 8 – 2.1 Review Ex. 3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 19-20 Through

Adv. Literature 8 – Labyrinth due Thurs. 10/26

October 20, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 4 Definitions due Monday

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 19-20 and Notes

October 19, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-3 Test tomorrow

Literature 7 – Icarus’s Flight Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 17-18 and Notes

October 18, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-3 Word Wars Sentences, if not finished in class. Word Wars is tomorrow, the Cum Test is Friday.

Grammar 6 – hold the 1.6 homework until after Vocabulary Cum Test

Grammar 8 – hold the 2.1 homework until after the Vocabulary Cum Test

Literature 6 – packet #2-6 will be corrected in class tomorrow

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 13-16 Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Labyrinth due 10/24

October 17, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Cum 1-3, pg 48-49

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Cum 1-3, pg 48

Grammar 6 – 1.6 Exercise 3

Grammar 8 – 2.1 Exercise 2 & 3

Literature 6 – Facing Your Fears packet #2-6

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 8 – Ch. 13-16 CT and backpack project due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 13-61 CT and backpack project due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Labyrinth due Thursday 10/26

October 16, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Cum 1-3 pg 46-47

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-3, pg 46-47 & 49

Grammar 6 – 1.6 Exercise 3

Grammar 7 – 2.1 Worksheet

Literature 8 – Backpack project due Wednesday 10/18 at the beginning of class.

Adv. Literature 8 – Backpack project due Wednesday 10/18 at the beginning of class. Labyrinth due Thursday 10/26

October 13, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Cum 1-3 Complete pg. 42-45

Literature 6 – Fears and Phobias Quiz on Monday, put Critical Vocabulary into Literature Notes if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Arachne Short Response

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 15-16 Through. Backpack project is due beginning of class on Wednesday 10/18.

October 12, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 3 Test tomorrow

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Passage

Grammar 6 – 1.6 Exercise 1, if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – 2.1 Ex. 3 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Analyze #3, remember to fully answer the question as discussed in class

Literature 7 – Arachne packet #3-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 15-16 and Notes

Adv. Literature 8 – Conflict in the Arena, pg 3 due Monday

October 11, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt due tomorrow. Passage worksheet

Vocabulary 7 – Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 1.5 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Analyze #1 and 6, if not finished in class

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 13-14 and Notes – due tomorrow

October 10, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Vocabulary 7 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is tomorrow

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt due Thursday

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt due Tomorrow. Grade 8: turn in before Morning Prayer by paper, email or digital turn in

Grammar 6 – 1.5 Worksheet if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Analyze #2, 4 and 5

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 13-14 and Notes – due Thursday

October 6, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt due Thursday

Vocabulary 7 & 8 – Writing Prompt due Wednesday

Grammar 7 – Chapter 1 Test Tuesday

Literature 7 – Flight of Icarus Quiz Tuesday

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 10-12 Quiz Tuesday, backpack pictures should be printed or pasted to a Word document to be printed for Tuesday. If you are drawing your pictures, you must have them in class on Tuesday.

October 5, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – U3 Writing Prompt 2 due Thursday 10/12

Vocabulary 7 – U3 Writing Prompt 1 or 2 due Wednesday 10/11

Vocabulary 8 – U3 Writing Prompt 2 due Wednesday 10/11

Grammar 6 – 1.5 Exercise 2 #4-8, continue in Notes

Grammar 7 – Ch. 1 Review, Challenge #1

Grammar 8 – Ch. 1 Test Tomorrow

Literature 6 – Finish reading Fears and Phobias if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Analyze #4-6, if not finished in class

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 10-12 Through and CT questions. Backpack list due tomorrow morning before school, I will hand back approved lists during class.

October 4, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 7 – Ch. 1 Review Sections 1.5-1.6

Grammar 8 – Ch. 1 Review Sections 1.5-1.6

Literature 6 – Review Notes, Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – Analyze #1-3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 11-12 and Notes. Backpack project due Friday – list of 10+ items you hope to pack in your survival backpack

October 3, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 7 – Ch. 1 Review section 1.4

Literature 6 – Analyze #5, if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Read The Flight of Icarus if not finished in class

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 10 and Notes, do not read ahead

October 2, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 6 – 1.4 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – Ch. 1 Review – Section 4

Literature 6 – Life Doesn’t Frighten Me Analyze #3-4, remember to refer to pg. 39 for poetry terms

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Chapter 5-9 Quiz tomorrow. Complete the Ch. 7-9 Through and Backpack project #3.

September 29, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U3 Definitions due Monday

Grammar 7 – 1.6 Quiz Monday

Literature 6 – Read pg. 39 and Analyze #1-2

Literature 7 – Everest – Complete #2-6

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Complete the 5-9 CT Questions, and complete the front chart of the Backpack Project

September 28, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U2 Test tomorrow

Grammar 6 – 1.4 Exercise 3

Grammar 8 – 1.6 Worksheet

Literature 7 – Read Finding Your Everest

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 8-9 and Notes

September 27, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Passage

Grammar 7 – 1.6 Ex. 1 in Notes

Grammar 8 – 1.6 Ex. 1 in Notes

Literature 6 – Fine? Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – Abby Sunderland Media Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 7 and Notes, complete the Ch. 5-6 Through in Notebook

September 26, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Vocabulary in Context

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 2 due tomorrow

Grammar 7 – 1.5 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 1.5 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – Analyze #2, 6 & 7

Literature 7 – Analyze Media #1-3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Ch. 5-6 and Notes

September 25, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Practice Quiz, Unit 2 Quiz tomorrow

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 2 due Wednesday 9/27.

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt 1 due tomorrow 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due tomorrow 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Grammar 7 – 1.5 Worksheet 2, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Analyze #1,3 & 4, and Rising Action and Climax of the Plot Mountain if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Interview Analyze #2-3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 1-4 Quiz tomorrow

September 22, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 2 due Wednesday 9/27. You will need your draft and a laptop for class on Monday 9/25, we will have a lesson on how to set up MLA format.

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt 1 due Tuesday 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due Tuesday 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Grammar 7 – 1.5 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 1.5 Ex. 1, #4-7

Literature 6 – Read pg. 33 after the story, we will complete the Plot Mountain on Monday

Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 1-4 CT Questions due for Monday’s class

September 21, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Writing Prompt 2 due Wednesday 9/27. You will need your draft and a laptop for class on Monday 9/25, we will have a lesson on how to set up MLA format.

Vocabulary 7 – Writing Prompt 1 due Tuesday 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Vocabulary 8 – Writing Prompt 2 due Tuesday 9/26, remember 3 paragraphs and 5 vocab words

Grammar 6 – 1.3 Exercise 4, if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – 1.5 Exercise 2, if not finished in class

Literature 6 – Finish reading the story

Literature 7 – Ship of Fools Analyze #1-5

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapters 3-4 and Notes, finish the Ch.1-2 Through, if not finished in class

Adv. Literature 8 – Ch. 1-4 CT Questions due for Monday’s class

September 20, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Completing the Sentence

Grammar 6 – 1.3 Exercise 3 if not finished in class

Literature 7 – Analyze Article if not finished in class

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 2 and Notes. Do not read ahead.

September 19, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – U2 Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 1.3 Exercise 1 #4-14

Grammar 7 – 1.4 Quiz tomorrow

Grammar 8 – 1.4 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – Big Things packet #9 and SR

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read Chapter 1 and Notes

September 18, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 2 Choosing the Right Word

Grammar 7 – 1.4 Worksheet

Grammar 8 – 1.4 Worksheet

Literature 6 – Jumping Tree packet #5-6 and any vocabulary in this section

Literature 7 – Big Things packet #5-8

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Literature spiral notebook needed for class tomorrow. If you didn’t have your notebook in class today, write your notes into the notebook so you are ready for tomorrow’s class.

September 15, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 2 Definitions due Mon. 9/18

Grammar 7 – 1.4 Ex. 5 #6-10, finish the classwork or review your answers.

Literature 6 – The Jumping Tree #3-4 and the 3 vocabulary words. Remember to use Context clues and not a dictionary definition.

Literature 7 – Big Things Come in Small Packages #2-4

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Theseus question. Remember to base your answer on events in the story.

September 14, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Unit 1 Test tomorrow

Vocabulary 7 – Unit 2 Definitions due Monday 9/18

Grammar 6 – 1.2 Worksheet from yesterday will be collected tomorrow in class.

Grammar 8 – 1.4 Ex. 2

Literature 6 – Read The Jumping Tree if not finished in class. Do not complete any of the questions.

Literature 7 – Read Big Things Come in Small Packages if not finished in class.

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Julius Caesar questions

September 13, 2023

Vocabulary 6 – Unit 1 Vocabulary in Context, and complete the sentence fill-ins in the definition section of the unit.

Vocabulary 7 – Unit 1 Test tomorrow

Vocabulary 8 – Unit 1 Vocabulary in Context

Grammar 6 – 1.2 Worksheet, if not completed in class

Literature 6 – The Ravine Quiz is tomorrow, read and review your Analyzing the text questions and Notes from class. You will turn in all homework tomorrow in class. There are 4 Critical Vocabulary words in the story, write these words and their definitions in the Literature Notes section of your binder.

Literature 7 – Rogue Wave Quiz tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Questions from Monday’s class due tomorrow after school

September 12, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Unit 1 Passage Worksheet

Vocabulary 7 – Vocab in Context, Prompt due tomorrow. Test on 9/14

Grammar 6 – 1.2 Exercise 2

Grammar 7 – 1.3 Worksheet if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 1.3 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 6 – The Ravine Analyze #4-6

Literature 7 – Read pg 15, Analyze #6-7

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Julius Caesar Act I and II questions

September 11, 2023

Vocabulary 6 & 8 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is tomorrow

Vocabulary 7 – Passage Worksheet

Grammar 6 – 1.1 Worksheet, if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – 1.3 Ex. 2 and 3, if not finished in class

Grammar 8 – 1.3 Worksheet

Literature 6 – The Ravine Analyzing the Text #2 and 3

Literature 7 – Rogue Wave Analyze #4-5

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – We will read the play as a class tomorrow

Adv. Literature 8 – Julius Caesar questions due Thursday

September 8, 2023

Vocabulary 7 – Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday. Writing Prompt 2 due Weds. 9/13

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – finish reading Julius Caesar if you haven’t already

September 7, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 1 Completing the Sentence

Literature 7 – Read pg 15 and Analyze #1-3

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – Read the script for Julius Caesar

September 6, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 1 Synonyms and Antonyms

Grammar 6 – 1.1 Ex. 3 & 4 if not finished in class

Grammar 7 – 1.3 Ex. 1

Grammar 8 – 1.3 Ex. 2 & 3

Literature 6 – finish reading The Ravine and write questions on your Notes sheet to discuss in class tomorrow

September 5, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 1 Choosing the Right Word – complete the work in the book

Grammar 7 – 1.2 Quiz tomorrow

Literature 7 – finish reading Rogue Wave and complete Critical Vocabulary in Literature Notes

Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 – finish reading the summary of Julius Caesar in your packet if you didn’t finish in class.

September 1, 2023

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – Unit 1 Definitions due Tuesday 9/5

Literature 7 & 8 – Literature project due Tuesday 9/5

August 31, 2023

Grammar 6 – Finish 1.1 Exercise 1

Literature 7 & 8 – Literature project is CW tomorrow and HW, project due Tuesday 9/5 at the beginning of class.

August 30, 2023

6th Grade ELA/Lit – If you didn’t finish setting up your binder in class, finish it for homework. The tabs are listed on the English/Literature information sheet that was handed out in class.

Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 – No homework until 9/1/23

Grammar 7 – 1.1 Exercise 2

Grammar 8  – 1.1 Exercise 2

Literature 6, 7 & 8 – no homework tonight