Thursday, October 31, 2002

Study for quiz on Friday, 11/1. Quiz will be based on the POD's of the week, plus a story to read with 10 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended short essay.
Book reports are due Monday, 11/4.
The end of the marking period is coming soon. Please turn in any outstanding assignments. Also, see Mr. Porter if you are interested in doing extra credit work.

Wednesday, October 30, 2002

Homework due Thursday, 10/31: Finish scary stories.

Tuesday, October 29, 2002

No homework due Wed, 10/30. Homework for Tuesday night: Work on Book reports due next Monday.

Homework due Thursday, 10/31: Finish scary stories.

Monday, October 28, 2002

Homework due Tuesday, 10/29: Write a 7th Chapter for the Pearl in the style of John Steinbeck. 5 paragraph minimum. To be graded as a quiz.

Upcoming assignments: Extra Credit Assignment for the Week -- "My Pledge to America." See Mr. Porter for info.
Monday, 11/4 -- November book report is due.
Tues, 11/12 is the last day of the marking period. Get any late assignments in NOW!!!!

Trivia Question for a homework pass -- (Answer must be submitted in writing. Only one homework pass per homeroom.) When and where did Edgar Allen Poe die?

Friday, October 25, 2002

No homework due on Monday, 10/28. Writing assignment due Tuesday, 10/29: Write a 7th Chapter to the Pearl in the style of John Steinbeck. 5 paragraph minimum.

Thursday, October 24, 2002

Homework for Fri, 10/24: Study for quiz on The Pearl, thru p. 72. Extra credit assignment is also due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 23, 2002

Homework due 10/24: Complete the Pearl crossword.

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Homework due Wed, 10/23: GEPA work-a-text, p. 8-9.

Monday, October 21, 2002

Please note that the extra credit assignment (the letter to Elizabeth Moriera of Providence, RI + the survey) are due on Fri, 10/25
Homework due Tuesday, 10/22: GEPA work-a-text book. p. 5-7.

Friday, October 18, 2002

No homework due on Monday, 10/21. Your homework assignment for the weekend is to begin reading your books for your book report due Monday Nov 4.

Thursday, October 17, 2002

Homework: Study for the quiz. Friday's quiz will have editing and diagramming, there, their & they're, and questions and vocabulary from The Pearl (to p. 26).
Homework due Thursday, 10/17: Get November book report letter signed. The next book report is due on Monday, November 4, 2002!!!

Tuesday, October 15, 2002

Homework due Wednesday, 10/16: 2nd draft of picture prompt story.

Friday, October 11, 2002

Happy Columbus Day!!!

Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Homework due Friday, 10/9: Family Heritage Poster Project. You need to interview a family member or family friend about a historical event. Remember, the poster MUST have 5 things: (1) A title. (2) A story based on your interview. (3) A timeline. (4) A photograph of your family member or friend. (5) A visual representation of the historical event.

Tuesday, October 08, 2002

Homework due Wed 10/9: Complete the picture prompt story that you began in class today.

Monday, October 07, 2002

Homework due Tues, 10/8: Get Family Heritage Poster Project form signed.

Thursday, October 03, 2002

Homework due Friday 10/4: Prepare for your test on Persuasive Essay Writing by reading the article on 4 day school weeks.

Wednesday, October 02, 2002

Rescheduled in class due to reading assignement.

Tuesday, October 01, 2002

Homework due Wed 10/2: Literature book, Using the Word Bank p 226