Another week has gone by, and here we are again with homework to do. This week we spent time looking at our Reconstruction tests. Test fixes are due by WEDNESDAY, and there is time in class and at home to accomplish the task. Remember, you get 1/2 credit for every question you fix! Directions are in class.
This week we also finished the book Schooled by Gordon Korman, and we had a history demonstration by Mr. Wells. He focused on the soldier in the American Revolution. He will be back in the spring to repeat with the soldier in the Civil War.
Homework for this week:
English: students were given this months book report book to take home and begin reading. They will receive their book report directions this Friday.
Students were also given (if needed) an extension on their timelines and essays that were due last Friday. They are now due on MONDAY. We will be going over and dissecting this work on TUESDAY so be sure they are done or you will miss out on classwork credit!
Students were assigned a fictional narrative in class on Friday. The purpose of this short story is for students to demonstrate an understanding of how to structure a plot. As a class students chose the genre, time frame, and general setting. for this assignment it is OK to write fanfiction. Collaboration is also OK, as long as the primary author is the student turning in the piece.
We spent a significant amount of class time on this on Friday, students should have notes on how to make their stories.
DUE MONDAY: outline of your story that shows the basic situation (characters, setting, initial conflict) complications, and resolution. Remember: Start with the basic situation, then decide upon the resolution (be specific!!!), only then should you go through and sketch in complications.
See you all Monday!
Mrs. Anderson
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