March 31, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 136 in the vocab workbook.

2. Complete worksheets #103 and #104 on "Debbie" by James Herriot.

March 30, 2010 HW

1. Complete Vocabulary p. 135.

2. Complete Selection Test for "Debbie". Use your books!

3. Review pronoun notes and the pretest that we reviewed in class today. You will have an assessment in class tomorrow. There is a Coach Class at 7:15 AM for anyone who would like to attend.

March 29, 2010 HW

1. Complete the pre-test in your Handbook, pp. 121-124, answers only.

2. Complete pp. 134-135 in Vocabulary, only the "Completing the Sentence" activity.

March 24, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 446, exercises 10 & 11 in Writer's Choice.

2. Complete TS157, Practice Page (p. 98 in the literature section of your notebook).

**Remember that there is a Unit 11 Vocabulary test tomorrow!**

March 23, 2010 HW

1. Complete the worksheet on reflexive and intensive pronouns.

2. Review the notes/list of reflexive and intensive pronouns that were introduced in class today. There might be a pop quiz tomorrow!

**Unit 11 Vocabulary test will be on Thursday, March 25th.**

March 22, 2010 HW

Write an original sentence for each vocabulary word in Unit 11. Be sure to have at least one context clue in each sentence! In addition, at least four sentences must have a properly used indefinite pronoun. (Check your notes from pronouns!)

**The Unit 11 vocabulary test will be on Thursday!**

March 19, 2010 HW

1. Review pronoun notes and worksheets for personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and indefinite pronouns for a check-up on Monday.

2. There is no other written homework. Enjoy the weather this weekend and rest up from the talent show. I was definitely impressed by the performances!

March 18, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 129 in vocabulary.

2. Complete the practice exercise on p. 13 in your Handbook.

3. Complete any unfinished classwork ("Dial vs. Digital").

You may use homework passes for activities 1 or 2, but not for activity 3.

**There will be Coach Class tomorrow morning for anyone who wants to review pronouns before Monday's quiz. If you forgot to pick up a pass today, send me an e-mail and I will e-mail a pass to you.**

March 17, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 128 in vocabulary books.

2. Complete worksheet on indefinite pronouns.

3. Complete any of the literature activities that were not completed in class. (Reading "The Trouble with Television" and completing the selection test, completing the worksheet "Understanding the Persuasive Essay" and making notes on Post-Its regarding the theme and compositional risks in the selection.)

March 16, 2010 HW

1. "Completing the Sentence" activity in Vocabulary Workshop pp. 127-128.

2. Exercises 8 & 9 on p. 444 in Writer's Choice.

**Unit 11 Vocab test will be on Thursday, March 25th.**

**Review personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns for a check-up on Monday.**

March 15, 2010 HW

1. Complete "Before the Little League." Read, highlight, answer multiple choice Q's, and then respond to the open-ended questions on a separate piece of paper. Remember to use the ACE strategy to help you organize your response.

2. Complete the pronoun worksheet (p. 83 in notebook).

March 3, 2010 HW

1. Complete vocab pp. 122-123

2. Complete review worksheet on pronouns. This may be a graded assignment, so be sure to check your notes!

March 2, 2010 HW

1. Complete vocab p. 121

2. Writer's Choice p. 440, exercise 4 & 5

March 1, 2010 HW

1. Vocab p. 120

2. Worksheet on pronouns and antecedents.