Get started reviewing and studying the vocabulary we have encountered so far in our first unit:
The Challenge of Heroism Part 1 (15 words): quizlet.com/_3pjz1e www.wordsmyth.net/?on=1583c991366d www.wordsmyth.net/?on=2c2bbb8b7910 www.wordsmyth.net/?on=3fe6b03e1359 www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=364155 The Challenge of Heroism Part 2 (15 words): www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=364153 www.wordsmyth.net/?on=728a740c0b87 https://www.wordsmyth.net/?on=5adc6b7fe4eb www.wordsmyth.net/?on=16fcfb8e1ae4 quizlet.com/_3pk1jg
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Finish answering the 8 questions on pages 29-30. Below you will find the questions to further your thinking:
odyssey_questions_to_further_your_thinking.pdf By now, ALL students should have their planning done for Embedded Assessment #1. This was assigned last Thursday and was due on Monday. Since we were out for two days, students had
even more time to finish. This week we split the class. Half of the class read and analyzed "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" while the other half read and analyzed an excerpt from "The Odyssey". On Monday the groups will switch. www.wordsmyth.net/?on=a76bcf5df434
www.wordsmyth.net/?on=82526c1f776f www.wordsmyth.net/?on=c5e404cc4857 http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=128154 Finish reading "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" tonight. Be sure to star the parts of the story that show the stages of the hero's journey. Circle unknown words and phrases. Try to determine their meanings by using context clues, word parts, or a dictionary.
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Monday: Mini-assessment on "Into the Maze of Doom" Tuesday: Retakes and Make-up for Monday Wednesday (early release): Textbook distribution and QHT vocabulary Thursday: Springboard Lesson 1.1 Friday: In class reading day Students were issued a Springboard textbook this week. These books will remain in the class. This book is consumable. The students will be able to write in the books and remove pages as needed. There is also an online component. More information will be given soon. Students were also given the REMIND code, this blog address and my Google voice number. These are 3 ways in addition to my email that we can stay in contact and communicate. Please use at least one of these methods. Please do not wait for me to contact you about your child's progress. Check ParentVue, this blog, and your child. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions or express concerns. stay_in_the_know_with_gen_ed.pdf **If you have read this posting, please send me a comment here, a message via REMIND OR an email and your student will receive a new coupon sheet. |
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