Homework and Study Aids for Thursday, January 31st

Language Arts:  Finish reading Chapter 6 of The Incredible Journey and answer questions if you didn't finish in class.  Also, use the resources below to study for your vocabulary quiz.
Advanced Language Arts:  Use the resources below to study for tomorrow's test!

Homework for Thursday, January 17th 2013

Language Arts:  Be sure to complete the plot sequence for your alternate ending of the Titan battle on Mt. Olympus.

If you did not turn in your signed entry form for the Jackie Robinson Contest, please do so on Tuesday.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete handout for new vocabulary words:  Popular Pairs of Opposites II.  Digital flashcards and study resources can be found below.

Be sure to gather props and costumes for your mythology alternate ending performances.  The performances will begin on Wednesday.

Homework for Friday, January 11th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish revising and editing the rough draft of your mythology performance task.

Advanced Language Arts:  Work on the rough draft of your mythology performance task.  It would probably be a good idea to get the introduction and two body paragraphs done since the entire rough draft is due on Tuesday.

Advanced LA: List 15 Flashcards

Use the resources below to study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on List 15:

Advanced LA Performance Task

Attention Advanced LA: Use the link below to access the template for your mythology performance task rough draft. You are going to click "File," and then "Make a copy." It should copy it to your Google Drive. Then change the name to "lastname_mythologydraft." *Use your own last name.

Click here for link!

Examples of Topic Sentences and Introduction Paragraph

Jackie Robinson Contest

Don't forget about the Jackie Robinson Art, Essay, and Poetry Contest!  While we will be revising and writing a final copy of the required poem or essay in class, you are welcome to submit an entry in each category.  Entries beyond the one required for class are worth up to five extra credit points.  All entries must be submitted to me by March 1, 2013.  See the official entry form below for details.  Good luck!

Homework and Study Aides for Monday, January 7th

Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your test on mythology.  It is on the myths "Prometheus" and "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," as well as the mythology vocabulary list.  Use the resources below to study the vocabulary words!

Advanced Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your test on mythology.  It is on the myths "Prometheus" and "Phaethon, Son of Apollo."

Homework for Thursday, January 3rd 2013

Be sure to finish the "Prometheus" Reading Questions for homework tonight.  The myth is on page 648 in your literature book.