1. One Pager Obj: Write a 1 page letter to incoming 6th Graders. Letters should include advice that will be beneficial to 6th Graders through out the next 3 years. Be prepared to read these in front of class.

1. Pick 2-3 quotes from "The Outsiders". Tell me what each quote means and why you chose them. This can be done in the form of a chart with 3 columns.

1. DLR Quiz #34

1. In 5-6 sentences, tell me who is your favorite character in "The Outsiders" is. Provide reasons for why you like a particular character above the rest.

1. Who is S.E. Hinton? Read information about the author of The Outsiders and answer the 3 questions that go with it.

What CLMS Means To Me Obj: In a 5 paragraph essay, describe the impact that CLMS has had on you. Focus on how this place has made you a better person and/or what you will take from it when you leave. In order to win the competition, you'll need to be sincere and/or focus on what you will take from it when you leave. Try to have a big impact on the reader/s emotionally. Focus more on academics and/or knowledge acquired and less on friends. Discussing relationships is okay just don't make it the focus of your entire essay. This is due on Monday, May 20th, 2019. This essay is worth a total of 100 extra credit points and may be applied to either LA or SS. It is your choice.

1. Social Science Groups assignment. Pick 5 questions to answer. Each answer must be 2-3 sentences long. This assignment is found in outsiders-student-packet#3.pdf.

1. DLR Quiz #33

1. Character Description Chart

1. Greaser or Soc assignment which is found in Outsiders-Student-Packet#3

1. The Outsiders Scavenger Hunt which is found in Outsiders-Student Packet #3

1. Final drafts of Argumentative Essay #3 are due by 5 pm by date listed.

1. Henry Hudson's Last Two Voyages

1. Baking Basics@ Magazine Line-Subscription Sales Contract

1. Write a 6 sentence paragraph in which you explain when you think you will get your first job. Give reasons to show why you think this is the appropriate age for you to get a job.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Greek Suffixes on 426

1. DLR Quiz #31

1. Do questions 1, 2, 3,  and 4 on page 425

1. Read "Teens at Work" on 422-423

1. Read "Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash" on 419-421

2. Summarize the author's main point of "Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash" by giving the main idea and 3-4 supporting details

1. Surveying the Text

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on 426

1. Lying Paragraph

1. DLR Quiz #30

1. Donating Blood reading comprehension

1. DLR Quiz #30

1. In a 6 sentence paragraph, discuss whether a person's homeland is the country where he or she is born or the country where he or she is raised.

1. Language Conventions: Participles on pg. 40

1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Argumentative Essay #2-Whether or Not Child Labor Is Acceptable or Not

1. Paragraphs 3-5 of Argumentative Essay #2 (Rough Draft)

1. DLR Quiz #29

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using a Glossary on pg. 39

1. Read 34 to 36 of "Bonne Anne"

2. Do Analyzing the Text Questions 1, 2, 3, and 6

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on pg. 39

2. Read 31 to 33 of "Bonne Annee"

1. Rough draft of Argumentative Essay #1

1. Argumentative Essay #1

1. Argumentative Essay #1 Graphic Organizer

1. Timeline of Gary Soto's jobs

1. Language Conventions: Semicolons and Run-Ons on page 418

1. Finish reading "One Last Time".

2. Think about the title of Gary Soto's story, "One Last Time". Authors often take careful consideration when they create a title. Give 3-4 sentences on why "One Last Time" is a great title for Gary Soto's work.

3. Finish your timeline on Gary Soto and they various jobs he had over his life.

1. DLR Quiz #28

1. Read 405-410 of "One Last Time".

2. Make a timeline of Gary Soto's jobs. This will be due on Thurs.

Argumentative Paragraph #4- When Do Kids Become Adults.

Please see assignment description on 04/01/19 under the Announcements section of my page on the CLMS website.

1. DLR Quiz #27

1. Do Analyzing the Text Questions, 1 to 3, on page 258.

1. Read "Fatal Crashes Drop for 16 Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens" on pages 256-257

1. Do Analyzing the Text Questions, 1 to 3, on page 255

1. Read "Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car?" This is found on pages 247-254

1. DLR Quiz #26

Language Conventions: Shifts in Voice and Mood on 246

1. Critical Vocabulary on 245

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots, 1 to 5, on page 245.

1. When Do Kids Become Adults Questions #1 Questions 1 and 2

1. DLR Quiz #25

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Latin Suffixes on pg .377

1. Do Analyzing The Text Questions 1, 4, 5,  and 6 on page 376.

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 for Compare and Contrast Essay #1. Additionally, students should revise essays so they can write the final draft on this day.

1. Compare and Contrast Essay is due by 5 pm on this day.

1. Read from Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife on pages 369-377

1. Paragraphs 1-3 for Compare and Contrast Essay #2

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on pg. 377

1. Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer #1

1. My Friend Douglass

1. DLR Quiz #24

1. Language Conventions: Interrogative Mood on page 404.

1. Argumentative Paragraph #2-Obj: In an 8 sentence paragraph, argue that H. Tubman was a heroine. Provide reasons for your stance. Be sure to include a counterargument and textual evidence as well.

1. Do Collaborative Discussion on page 400 independently. Make a T-chart. On the left hand side, write the words "Lesson Learned" and number it 1 to 3.  In 1-2 sentences, each, tell me what knowledge Tom obtained. On the right hand side, write the word "Evidence" and number it 1 to 3. In 2-3 sentences, each, show evidence to support what information Tom gained.

1. Read "from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" on pages 395 to 400.

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on page 403.

1. DLR Quiz #23

1. Language Conventions: Conditional Mood on 166

1. Vocab. Sentences #3. Basically, we used all of the vocabulary words from "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" in sentences that show me students understand the meaning of these words.

1. Vocab Strategy: Use Word Relationships on 165

1. Critical Vocabulary on page 165.

1. DLR Quiz #22

1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 58 to 62

Speech #1-In a 3 paragraph speech, argue against F. Douglas's position that education is a curse. Assume the position that it, education, is the opposite, a blessing. Provide reasons for your position.  Format is found in class.

1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 53 to 57

1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 49 to 52

Argumentative Paragraph #2-Obj. Argue that Douglas's ability to read was a curse. Cite evidence from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas an American Slave to support your position.

1. The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2

1. Text Dependent Chart #1 questions 3 and 4

1. DLR Quiz #21

1. Questions 1, 4, 5, and 6 on page 149.

1. Make a T-Chart. On the left hand side, write the title Famous African Americans. On the right, title it Contributions. For each person, write 2-3 sentences that show the contributions/achievements that these individuals have made to society. Please do this for 3-5 different people.

1. From Narrative of the Life of Douglas, an American Slave Vocabulary Quiz

1. List 10 facts about F. Douglas that you find interesting. All facts must be in complete sentences.

1. Critical Vocabulary on 150

1. DLR Quiz #20

1. Google Famous African Americans. In 6-8 sentences, summarize the accomplishments of one African American that contributed to society positively in some way.

1. Persuasive Essay #1 is due by this date at 5 pm. No exceptions.  Thank you.

1. Read "Hanging Fire" and "Teenagers" on pages 230 to 231. Make a T-chart.  On the left hand side, label it Examples of Lack of Communication.  On the right hand side, label it Why You Feel This Way.  For the left hand side, find 3 examples that show a lack of communication. For the right hand side, write 2-3 sentences, for each example, that explains why you feel the way you do.

1. Analyze Structure on pg. 148. Copy down a paragraph "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave", pages 143-147, that shows a cause and effect relationship.

1. Paragraphs 3-5 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Use Context Clues on 150

1. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer #1

The following link is a copy of The Million Pound Bank Note

 

1. DLR Quiz #19

1. Do Vocabulary Strategy: Interpret Figures of Speech on 175

1. Read "The Drummer Boy Shiloh" which starts on page 167

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on 175

1. Argumentative Paragraph #1-Tell me whether or not it is okay to treat people differently. Provide reasons for your position.

1. Vocab. quiz on The Million Pound Bank Note

Quiz will come off the following link https://quizlet.com/260846999/million-pound-bank-note-flash-cards/

1. DLR Quiz #18

1. The Big Green Bus

1. Do Language Conventions: Imperative Mood on 30

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues pg. 29

1. The Million Pound  Bank Note vocab. sentences

1. Write 3 examples of a simple sentence, 3 examples of a compound sentence, and 3 examples of a complex sentence.

1. Students will write 5 complex sentences.

1. Students will write 5 compound sentences.

1. Students must produce 5 simple sentences.

1.DLR Quiz #16

1. Nonfiction Text Features

Holiday Persuasive Writing-Extra Credit Opportunity

1. Do a top ten list of the disadvantages of not being able to speak publicly properly. Ideas need to be in the order of importance.

1. Fictional Life Speech

1. Do a top ten list of the advantages of being a successful public speaker. Ideas should be listed in the order of importance.

1. Pick 5 strategies that can help you to be a better public speaker. Say how each of these methods can assist you in presenting an outstanding speech. See the video again, below, if you need to.

1. Read "The Outsider" on pages 21 to 30 of the Close Reader. Do questions 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, and 12.

Should the United States Have a High-Speed Rail System?

1. DLR Quiz #15

Rough Draft Essay Editing Sheet

1. Final draft of Persuasive Essay #2. Additionally, you'll need to turn in your rough draft and Rough Draft Essay Editing Sheet.

1. Paragraph 5 of Persuasive Essay #2

1. Final draft of Persuasive Essay #2 is due by 5 p.m. On 12/6/18, plan on handing in your rough draft and Rough Draft Peer Editing Review Sheet.

1. Rip out "What to Bring " essay on pages 9 to 12 of the Close Reader book. Do questions 2 to 5. Skip number 6. Do the Short Response section as well.

1. Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Persuasive Essay #2

1. Finish Persuasive Essay #2 Graphic Organizer

1. DLR Quiz #14

1. Who was Buck's least supportive owner? Why? Give 3 reasons to support your position.

1. full story quiz The Call of the Wild

1. Who was Buck's most supportive owner? Why? Give 3 reasons to support your position.

1. Camp Menu

1. Chp. 5-6 Quiz Soft Schoolshttp://www.softschools.com/quizzes/literature/call_of_the_wild_chapters_5_6/quiz11441.html

1.DLR Quiz #12

1. How to Load a Sled Handout

1. List 5 pets you would like to own. By each pet, say what quality/qualities about it make you want to own it.

1. Characterization Chart

1. Chp. 4-7 Vocab. word quiz on Quizlet

1.DLR Quiz #12

1. Types of Canines Chart

1. Describe an unforgettable lesson you learned. Explain how it had an impact on you. This needs to be a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page long.

1. What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?

2. What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to primitive law, and met the introduction halfway?

Character Development Paragraph-Obj: In many stories, the goal of the character is to improve their behavior in some way. Once Buck learns to steal food, his moral decay has begun. It is necessary or vital for Buck's survival. In a paragraph, explain what the author means. Do you agree with the narrator? Why or why not?

1. Write a definition of "being good" as it pertains to your life or at home. What actions does that include? What behaviors does it exclude? How does school "good behavior" differ from home "good behavior".

1. Lost Poster

1.DLR Quiz #11

1. Read pages 77 to 78. This is found in the Close Reader book. It will need to ripped out during class.

2. Do questions 11 and 12.

1. Chp. 1-3 Vocab. Quiz on Call of the Wild. Test will come from the following websitehttps://quizlet.com/71297105/call-of-the-wild-chapter-1-3-flash-cards/

1. Read pages 74 to 76. This assignment is found in the Close Reader book. It will need be ripped out during class.

2. Do questions 6 to 10 as well.

1. Chp. 1-3 vocab. sentences

1. Read pages 71 to 73. This assignment is found in the Close Reader book. It will need to be ripped out during class.

2. Do questions 2 to 5 as well.

1. Rough draft of Persuasive Essay #1 and Rough Draft Essay Editing Sheet

1.DLR Quiz #10

1. Language Conventions: Infinitives on 228

1. Persuasive Essay #1 is due by 5:00 p.m. today.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Latin Suffixes on 227.

1. Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Read 218 to 224 of "Marigolds".

2. Do questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 on page 226.

1. Paragraphs 1 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer #1

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on 227.

2. Read 213 to 217 of "Marigolds".

1. Do Performance Task on 96. This is labeled as Writing Activity: Narrative. Answer the 5 questions. This doesn't need to be in essay form. Please just restate the questions in the answer.

1. Be able to define and give an example of each of the following: noun, common noun, proper noun, singular noun, plural noun, possessive noun, and pronoun for a test on Fri. Oct. 19th, 2018.

1. Persuasive Paragraph #1 Obj: Persuade me to believe that "The Tell Tale Heart" has elements of horror in it. Provide textual evidence as support.

1. Language Conventions: Using Dashes. Do Practice and Apply Section. This must be at least a 1/2 of a page long. This is found on page 98.

1. Do Vocabulary Strategy: Use a Thesaurus on 97. Do numbers 1 to 3.

1. Give me 3 wishes that you want. Also, say 3 things that you would be willing to give up.

1. Quiz on 8 ways to use a comma.

1. Man Made Monsters Close Reader pages 35-38, questions 2-5

1.DLR Quiz #8

1. Be able to define and use the following forms of speech in a sentence: verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, coordinating, correlative, and subordinating for a test on Fri. Oct. 12th, 2018.

1. Compare and Contrast Paragraph #1

1. Do numbers 1 to 4 on 8 Comma Rules worksheet.

1. Do Language Conventions: Subject Verb Agreement on 104

1.DLR Quiz #7

1. Do Vocabulary Strategy: Latin Roots on 119.

1. Do Critical Vocabulary on 119.

1. Monkey's Paw Vocab. Quiz. See the following link to help you studyhttps://quizlet.com/243615146/monkeys-paw-vocabulary-15-words-flash-cards/

1. If students got a grade of a D or an F on Expository Essay #1, students have until this Thursday to rewrite their essay for a higher grade.

1. Questions 5 and 6 for the Citing Textual Evidence #1 assignment.

1. Text dependent questions 3 and 4 for Citing Textual Evidence #1 assignment

1. Making an Oven from a Windshield Shade

1. Monkey's Paw Vocab. Sentences

1.DLR Quiz #6

1. Tell me how your school year is going so far.  Then, give reasons to show why you feel your year is going as you perceive it.  This should be a minimum of 4-6 sentences long.  As always, it may be longer just not shorter.

1. Look at the Analyze the Meanings of Words and Phrases section on page 67. Give an example of imagery, a similie, and a metaphor found in the story "from The Latehomecomer" on pages 53-66 of your textbook. Say what the perceived effect is given for each of the 3 items in the line above.

1. A final draft of Expository Essay #1 must be submitted online to [email protected].

Essay is due when they walk in the door on that day.

1. Language Conventions: Active and Passive Voice, 1 to 4, on pg. 70.

1. Paragraph 5 of Expository Essay #1. Also, students are expected to edit their essays as well. Additionally, students may earn 5 pts. extra credit if they have someone else edit their paper. In order to earn these points, the editor, of another student's paper, must sign their name in either the left or right hand corner of the student's paper that they graded.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Latin Prefixes, 1 to 5, on 69.

1. Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Expository Essay #1

1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Expository Essay #1

1.DLR Quiz #5

1.  A memoir is a true story that focuses on personal experiences and observations about people or events. In a 1 1/2 to 3 pages, tell me what took place in your life during 7th grade. Discuss anything you personally experienced or saw last year that affected you in some way.

1. Persuasive Paragraph #1

1. Expository Essay Graphic Organizer #1 Students are advised to drop this off before the basketball tournament tomorrow so that it can be ready for them on Monday in order to write their essays.

1.Read "from The Late Homecomer" on pages 53-66 of your textbook.

1. A Day No Pigs Would Die Full Story Quiz. Use the following link http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/adaynopigs/quiz/ to practice for the quiz. Keep in mind, this is not the actual test that will be given.

1. Do critical vocabulary questions on page 69 of your textbook.

1. Finish reading chapters 13 and 14 out of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Read Chp.  12 of A Day No Pigs Would Die. There will be a quiz on this chapter on Monday.

1. DLR Quiz #4

1. In a free write format, tell me, in a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page whether or not you would want to live on a farm.

1. Chp. 9-15 Vocab. Sentences quiz. See the following link to help you study https://quizlet.com/263911284/a-day-no-pigs-would-die-vocab-chapters-9-15-flash-cards/

1. Write an 8 sentence paragraph about a pet or person you cherish. Give reasons to show why this pet or person is so important to you.

1. Chapter 9 Questions. See the attachment below for the questions.

1. Student Generated Questions #1 need to be written not answered.  Tomorrow, in class, someone else will answer all of your questions.

1. Animals and their Young. Go to the Stacy Kendrick website.http://www.saumag.edu/edavis/pig%20main%20page.htm Do piglink6

1. Read Chp. 8 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Problem/Solution Paragraph-Obj: Write a paragraph on your weakest subject. Say what subject you are uncertain about and why. Additionally, say what you can do to improve this area of your life in school.

1. Chp. 5-8 Vocab. Sentences A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Finish reading Chp. 7 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Pet posters must include the following: Your name, the name of your pet, 6 sentences that describe some aspect of your pet, and the project should be visually stimulating. See the following link for help.http://www.saumag.edu/edavis/PetPosters.html

1. Go to the following link http://www.saumag.edu/edavis/piglink3.htm. Do the colloquialism handout section.

1. DLR Quiz #3

1. Chp. 5-8 Vocabulary Quiz. Go to the following link https://quizlet.com/subject/Chp-5%252D8-A-Day-No-Pigs-Would-Die-Vocabulary/. Use the quizlet that has 10 terms, is titled A day no pigs would die chapter 5-8 vocabulary, and was created by annmariekittrell.

Vocabulary Chapters 1-5 Crossword Puzzle. The teacher will give you a copy of this assignment.

1. Finish reading Chp. 5 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Advice Paragraph-Think about a time when you were given advice that was helpful to you. Show how this piece of knowledge assisted in you in some way. Paragraphs need to be a minimum of 6 sentences long.

1.  A Day No Pigs Would Die Intro Project. See the attachment given.

1. Find 3 Proverbs that your family uses. Write them down as well as their meaning in the form of a T-Chart.

1. Quiz on Chp. 1-4 Vocabulary. Go to Quizlet website. Type in A Day No Pigs Would Die Chapters 1-4. See one with Heather Bailey as the author.

1. DLR Quiz #2

1. Be sure to read Chp. 3 of A Day No Pigs Would Die. 

1. Chp. 1 Discussion Questions 1-5

1. Finish reading Chp. 2 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Chp. 2 Questions

1. A Day No Pigs Would Die Chp. 1-4 Vocabulary Sentences

1. PG-13 Permission Slip

1. DLR Quiz #1

1. Parent Letter