September 9th to September 13th, 2013 -- Language Arts

Language Arts:
    Focus on Literary element - Setting,  Literary technique/device - Irony
    Skill - inferencing
    Writing -- summarizing,  parts of speech

Monday:
Simple Solutions Lesson #3
Study for Tuesday's tests ("Ransom of Red Chief" - comprehension, vocabulary, ironies) (Skills:  Point of View, Setting and Irony)
Fantasy Novel -- finish reading this week; book report format/rubric handed out; due September 16th

Tuesday:
Simple Solutions Lesson #4
Tests today (hand in homework packet for "Ransom of Red Chief" which includes "think and Write," Vocabulary definitions, pg. 80 #3,4 (Harvard only),7,8  and 81 #1-10)
Author's Study:  O. Henry  (follow format) due Friday, September 13th

Wednesday:
Writing Workshop -- NOUNS, PRONOUNS, APPOSITIVES
Study your notes, practice on exercises
"I am from...."
Writing assignment -- Social Studies theme  "Going Westward" 

Thursday:
Simple Solutions Test #1 (Lessons 1-4)
Comprehension Check -- "Born Worker" 

Friday:
Simple Solutions Lesson #5
Finish reading your fantasy novel and complete book report  "Setting" -- see rubric handed out.


8th Grade Parent Meeting:
Thursday, September 12th at 5:15 p.m.

Forms:  ID card package,  health forms went home 9/10 from the school nurse listing requirements for school (immunizations, etc.),  School Code of conduct,  Eye check up form requiring parental permission  (please return by Wednesday!) Thanks.

Wendy's Night -- Monday 9/10 from 5:00 to 8:00
PTC Tile Sale -- buy a tile for the new building $15.00