Wednesday, 10/10/18

Period 2-3
Do Now: What is the essay topic you chose from the list?  Write it down on the top of your movie notes sheet.
Freak the Mighty Essay Assignment

2. We will finish watching "The Mighty."
-Today as we watch, identify at least 2 signposts that we have learned about so far.
-Write down notes to help you support your essay topic.
The Signposts PowerPoint

HW: Vocab. test Friday, Silent reading and reading log
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Period 5-6
Do Now: 
Open up your SSR section.  Begin a new reading log and read.
During SSR you will be called up to check in with Mrs. King.

1. Grammar:
a. We will go over the HW: p.15 Grammar Packet
b. We will practice some more with the grammar concepts to help prepare us for an upcoming grammar mini quiz.
     -  Subject & Predicate & Fragments Quizizz
    - 4 Types of Sentences Quizizz

2. Period 5-6 Reading: 
Today we will read the short story, The Scholarship Jacket by Marta Salinas.

       *Period 2-3 Only Reading: 
        Signpost #5 Copy this down in your Reading section: 
         -Excerpt from Hatchet
         -Reread your own copy & highlight any evidence of signpost #5

HW:
a. Finish reading The Scholarship Jacket  and find at least one last signpost (highlight & write your question or comment)
b. Grammar packet  p.16
c. Vocab. Test Friday: Go on Quizlet and do the following activities 
(in this order): Learn, Write, Spell, Test.  
Here are the links to the Quizlet study sets: 
Book 8: Lesson 2
Book 7: Lesson 2
Book 7: Lesson 7
Book 2: Lesson 2
d. SSR + Reading Log