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Grades 7 & 8 Reading/Language Arts
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Homework for Week of 11/10/08
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| Subject | Monday |
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| Reading | Complete Reading Actively worksheet. |
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In The Outsiders the characters use the words "tuff" and "tough". Describe the difference between these words in your own words. |
"What Is It" worksheet | None |
| Language 7 | Use the notes on Veterans Day and write a summary paragraph (6-10 sentences) on the notes given. Be sure to use your own words!!:).
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For the Four-corner Character Chart find 4 statements in the book that describe the character's (T.J. or Cassie) appearance. Be sure to record the page number where the description occurs. |
For the Four-corner Character Chart find 4 statements in the book that describe how the other characters feel about your character. Be sure to record the page number where the description occurs. Finish Chapter 12 - record the three most important facts in this section. |
For the Four-corner Character Chart find 4 statements in the book that show thoughts or actions made by your character that give you a better understanding of the character. Be sure to record the page number where the description occurs.
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| Language 8 | Vocabulary Unit 4 "Completing the Sentence"; Compare/contrast paragraph (9-15 sentences) on Multiple Choice vs. Short Answer tests. |
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Vocabulary Unit 4 "Synonyms & Antonyms"; Complete essay organization chart as discussed in class (either feature by feature or subject by subject)
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Vocabulary Unit 4 "Choose the Right Word", quiz tomorrow. Write the body paragraph for Kevin for your compare/contrast essay.
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Write the body paragraph for Max for your compare/contrast essay.
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Homework for Week of 11/17/08
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| Subject | Monday |
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| Reading | None | "A Letter Home" |
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| Language 7 | Unit 5 Vocabulary "Completing the Sentence"; Reading Packet due Wednesday - review for test tomorrow. |
Unit 5 Vocabulary "Synonyms and Antonyms"; complete ROTHMC Packet. |
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| Language 8 | Body Paragraph 3 - Freak the Mighty; Comma Packet p. 1 |
Introductory Paragraph; Comma Packet p. 105-106 |
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