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Archive for January, 2009


Thursday, Jan. 8

1.  Daily Comprehension-”Toucans”

2.  Voc. workbook  p. 13. Part 2-D (analogies)

3.  Read and discussed Greek myth “Phaeton” p. 114 in reading workbook,

4; Skill lesson on recurrent themes

5. HW-p 117 in reading workbook   and ink  copy of essay due tomorrow, unless you turned it in today.

NOTE:  Surf some of the websites given on the daily blog;they are both fun and educational.

Bring a signed note from parent as well as a print out of the activity you completed for a  HOMEWORK PASS.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

1. Daily Comp-”Rudy Guilanni”

2;  Vocb workbook p 12, Part 2-c

3.  Corrected body paragraphs of expository essay

4.  Wrote concluding paragraph

5.  Hw- Write rough copy in blue or black ink and in cursive.

Tuesday, Jan. 2

1. Read Daily  Comprehension on “Tarantulas”

2.  Worked and checked pp 11-12 in Word Wise  Voc workbook

3.  Proofread with partners the introductory paragraph of the expository essay

4.  Discussed recurring themes in literature.

5.  Read p. 290  the myth “Echo and Narcissus’

6.  HW- Complete three body paragraphs of essay.

NOTE:  BEGIN TO READ A book FOR AN A.R. QUIZ .

Monday, Jan. 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1. Daily Comprehension (flying Squirrels)

2.  Completed vocabulary activity in WORD WISE workbook, pp. 9-11.  Part 2 A  and checked.

3. Reviewed  parts of an essay using our model.  Discussed expository writing characteristics,

4.  HW-  Write a rough copy of the introductory paragraph.   Topic:  List three resolutions you hope to

accomplish in the new year and discuss ways in which you plan to do so.