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Archive for November, 2008


Nov. 6., Thursday

1.  GUM sentence correctons

2.  Took test on “Annabel Lee”

3.  Began writing activity on p. 264 in reading book; made our graphic organizer for the tribute writing tomorrow

4.  HW- English  p. 335  A-E

NOTE:  Wear RED, WHITE and BLUE tomorrow for our Veteran’s Day celebration!!!

BRING SIGNED GREEN PUPIL SURVEY CARDS!!

Nov. 4, Tuesday

1.GUM sentence corrections

2. Checked reading homework, p. 264. 4 reading check questions.

3. Do chapter Review in English book- p. 330

4. Listened to CD on pp. 267-268 ( article on “The Fall of the House of Poe”
5. HW- P. 269 – do questions 1-4

NOTE: reading test on “Annabel Lee” THURSDAY !!

Nov. 3, Monday

1.  GUM English exercises

2.  Finished reading Halloween stories and voted on winners

3.  Worked on Superstition worksheet

4.  Read and discussed poem “Annabel Lee” on p. 260

5.  HW- Reading check, p.264 .  Answer in complete sentences.

Oct. 31, Friday (posted late)

1.  Read aloud and voted on best stories using the story starter.

2.  Viewed video of Poe’s short story “The Pit and the Pendulum”

3.  Discussed story elements of above  story.