Thursday, September 30, 2010 HW

1. Complete the Word Map for your assigned unit 2 vocabulary word. Be prepared to present it in class tomorrow. If you are struggling with finding the origin of your word, try using this reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English

2. Complete the character analysis worksheet for "Raymond's Run." (p. 38 in the literature section of your notebook)

3. Sentence unit test tomorrow. There will be Coach Class at 7:10 AM for those interested!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 HW

1. Complete the review worksheet on sentences (p35 in your grammar section). Remember that this is a graded assignment, so you should have your notes open for reference while you complete it.

2. Complete p. 34 in your vocabulary workbook.

3. Finish the story analysis worksheet (p. 34 in literature section) based on the ending of "Raymond's Run" read in class today. For reference, you may access the textbook online at http://glencoe/com/ose/ if you have forgotten your text at school. The password is C7E1E5D781.

Fall Drama Cast List

The Brothers Grimm (a.k.a. The Storytellers) – Sally & Mattison Casolaro

Sleeping Beauty

King – Dorri Kannell

Queen – Kaitlin Spada

Princess Beauty – Lillie Heyman

Prince Charming – Brendan Duff

Court Jester, Cricket – Rebecca Weinberg

Queen of the Fairies – Rose Massa

Fairy 1 – Kaitlyn Welby

Fairy 2 – Ruva Chigwedece

Wicked Fairy, Barbel – Bailey Roberts

Lady-in-Waiting 1 – Olivia Laurita

Lady-in-Waiting 2 – Michelle Carollo

Lord 1 – Annalee Mueller

Lord 2 – Morgan Godbold

Cook – Jessica Kluge

Cook’s Boy – Jacob Cohen

Emilia – Katie Gordon

Soldiers/Pages – Madilyn Palmer, Jessica Posnock, Shannon Peters, Megan Santacroce Charlotte Murphy, Candice Kleiman

Cinderella

Cinderella – Samantha Mueller

Prince – Matthew Wikstrom

Stepmother, Lady Letitia – Millie Cohen

Angela, stepsister – Amanda Fletcher

Minerva, stepsister – Riley Amalfitano

Chamberlain, Lord Horatio – Dana Hochman

Fairy Godmother, Britannia – Bonnie Zwigard

Peter & The Wolf

Grandpa – Cory Clement

Peter – Riley Hegan

Wolf – Drushka – Alexandra Garcia

Cat – Doctor – Jenna Ficuciello

Bird – Anya – Cassie Winz

Duck – Marya – Allison Rack

Hunter – Ivan – Angela Toscana

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 370, exercises 11 & 12, in Writer's Choice.

2. Complete p. 33 in Vocabulary Workshop.

3. If you missed class today, read to the end of p. 20 in your Literature text (the first 5 pages of "Raymond's Run")

Monday, September 27, 2010 HW

Enjoy the evening with your family. No homework tonight!

Friday, September 24, 2010 HW

Review the peer evaluation sheet from class today and make any revisions necessary to your TIB essay.

Thursday, September 23, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 31 in vocab workbook - remember to highlight the context clues.

2. Complete p. 366, ex 7&8 in Writer's Choice.

3. Bring your TIB rough draft to class tomorrow.

Callback List for Fall Drama

1. Cory Clement

2. Brendan Duff

3. Jacob Cohen

4. Brian Miller

5. Matthew Wikstrom

6. Bailey Roberts

7. Cassie Winz

8. Riley Amalfitano

9. Angela Toscano

10. Allison Rack

11. Dana Hochman

12. Lillie Heyman

13. Alexandra Garcia

14. Samantha Mueller

15. Rose Massa

16. Jessica Posnock

17. Shannon Peters

18. Millie Cohen

19. Ruva Chigwedece

20. Rebecca Murphy

21. Kaitlyn Welby

*** Please remember that this is NOT a Cast List! If your name is not listed here, it does not mean you are not in the show. Please check back on Friday afternoon for final casting.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 HW

1. Finish classwork if you did not get a chance to do that - it's questions 4 & 5 on p. 12 in your Lit book. Remember that this is a graded assignment, so be sure to use the ACE worksheet (p. 25 in lit section) that I gave you in class today.

2. Complete the Comprehension Check for "My Name" and "Bums in the Attic." You should use your text to complete this!

3. Your rough draft of the TIB essay is due Friday. Bring whatever you have completed so far to class with you tomorrow.

4. Remember that picture day is tomorrow! Boys must wear a collared, buttoned shirt and tie. Girls must wear a collared shirt. This is for the cap and gown picture only. You may also bring a casual shirt to change into for the casual photo and to wear for the rest of the day. 8th grade pictures are usually taken during the first period, so you will be able to change before lunch and PE.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 364 (ex 6) and p. 368 (ex 9) in Writer's Choice.

2. Read "My Name" and "Bums in the Attic" in your literature anthology.

3. Continue working on your TIB essay. You may take several approaches on this. You may add a second anecdote if you find that it is warranted. OR You may expand on your first anecdote and write a paragraph explaining/identifying how you have changed. OR You may work on revising your belief statement/paragraph so that there is a clear connection between your belief and your anecdote.

4. Unit 1 vocabulary test is tomorrow. Remember that there is a Coach Class at 7:10. If you did not get a pass from me today, you may e-mail me for one tonight. If you would like to, go to the website for Sadlier Oxford and play some of the review games. They can be found at http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/games.cfm?sp=&level=C

Monday, September 20, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 362, exercises 3 & 4 in Writer's Choice.

2. Complete the first anecdote for your This I Believe essay. Remember that you are writing about the moment that cause you to change. **First period - you are only completing the graphic organizer!**

Vocabulary unit 1 test is on Wednesday. Coach Class at lunch on Tuesday or at 7:10 Wednesday morning. See me for a pass!

Friday, September 17, 2010 HW

Begin work on the rough draft of your This I Believe essay. The completed rough draft is due on Friday, 9/24. I would strongly suggest that you try to finish the first and second paragraphs of your essay this weekend so you are not struggling to complete it all on Thursday night next week!

**Unit 1 Vocabulary test is on Wednesday, September 22nd. There will be a Coach Class at 7:10 AM on the morning of the 22nd. If you would like to attend, e-mail me for a pass or see me in class for a pass. There will also be a Coach Class during lunch on Tuesday, September 21st. See me for a pass if you are interested in coming to that session instead!**

Thursday, September 16, 2010 HW

1. Write original sentences for the unit 1 vocabulary words. Remember to underline the vocabulary word and highlight the context clues that you include in each sentence.

2. Complete p. 360, exercises 1 & 2 in Writer's Choice. Follow the directions as they are written. (If it says to rewrite the sentence, then please do!)

**Remember that your unit 1 vocab test will be on Wednesday!**

Tonight is Back to School Night! I am looking forward to meeting your parents!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 HW

Complete pp 26 & 27 in the Vocabulary wkbk. The unit 1 test will be on Wed., 9/22. Be familiar with spelling, definition, synonyms, and antonyms!

Tuesday, September 14 HW

We are continuing to work on the Summer Reading Essay in class tomorrow. Be sure to have your independent reading book with you tomorrow in case you finish writing early.

1. The letter and project for "What's in a Name?" are due tomorrow.

Monday, September 13, 2010 HW

1. Complete p. 25 in Vocab workbook.

2. Complete planning sheet for "This I Believe" essay that we began in class.

3. Complete pp.64-66 in the Handbook (little green book that was to be left at home) - answers only.

**What's in a Name? project and letter are due on Wednesday.**