A Packet was given during class today. Each homework assignment is in the packet.

MONDAY

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes. Complete the Vocabulary Review by circling the best word for each sentence.

Writing: Using the provided word bank, complete the sentences using the appropriate word choice.
TUESDAY

Reading: Match the quote with the character who spoke it. Then, choose one of the quotes and analyze it. Lastly, put the quote into your own words.

Writing: Complete your paragraph on Shakespeare that we started in class.

WEDNESDAY

Reading/Writing: Read for 30 minutes. Then, choose 3 of the 5 characters listed and discus their motivations throughout Macbeth.

Characters to choose from: The Three Witches, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, The Murderers

THURSDAY

Reading: Read for 30 minutes.

Writing: Picking a topic of your choice, create a quick outline and a paragraph.

Monday:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes. In your reading, discuss anything that influenced and motivated your character ( or any of your characters). Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Writing: Write an outline that focuses on what influences and motivates Harriet Tubman.

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Reading: Read the following passages and draw a line to the event that each passage most likely foreshadows.

Writing: Take your outline from last night and write a paragraph that focuses on what influences and motivates Harriet Tubman.

Wednesday:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes. Next, complete the vocabulary review. Lastly, using the list of common themes found in literature, circle all the themes that were found in Romeo and Juliet, and box all the themes that were found in West Side Story.

Writing: Take your  paragraph from last night that focuses on what influences and motivates Harriet Tubman and make the necessary edits that were outlined (appositives, conjunctions, transitions, and descriptive language).

Thursday:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes. Also, read the assigned passage and complete the questions,

Writing: Continue revising your paragraph on what influences and motivates Harriet Tubman.

Read the following stories and answer question

Monday:

from Langston Hughes: Poet of the People

Tuesday:

Worth More than Gold

Wednesday:

Two New Year’s Eve

Thursday:

My Time or Yours?

Monday Reading: Zhu Li’s Gentle Giant

Answer: Following Questions

Tuesday: The Pool Visitor

Answer : Following Questions

Wednesday: Olykoeks

Answer: Following Questions

Thursday: The Owl and the Painted Bird

Answer: Following Questions

3/4/13:

Reading: My First Marathon

Answer following questions

3/5/13:

Reading: Frederick Law

Answer following questions

3/6/13

Reading: Why Grandfather Frog Has No Tail

Answer following questions

3/7/13

Reading: Chi Chi Rodriguez

Answer following questions

READING: 2/20/13

Read: Running the Hill

Answer questions.

READING: 2/21/13

Read: Laurence Yep

Answer questions.

Reading + Writing:

Complete winter break packet to be handed in Wednesday 2/20/13

Reading + Writing:

Complete STUDY GUIDE for unit final.

2/4/13

Reading: Read The Man Who Slept Through His Own Presidency

Answer following questions

Writing: Write a descriptive paragraph describing  snow day. Use quick outline first to recognize your paragraph.

T.S:

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C.S.:

2/5/13

Reading: Scream Machines: The History of Roller Coasters

Answer following questions.

Writing: Write five different topic sentences, one for each type of writing, on the topic of your choice.

Topic:______________

Narrative

Descriptive

Compare and Contrast

Expository

Persuasive

2/6/13

Reading: Read: Dorothe Dix, Champion for the Mentally Ill

Answer following questions.

Writing: Directions: Write a narrative paragraph telling a story about a fun day you had. Use quick outline first to organize your paragraph.

T.S:

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C.S.:

2/7/13:

Reading: Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park

Answer following questions