Homework for the Week of 11-29-10

219 - Reading:

Monday: Write two paragraphs on any topic using any 20 words from Vocabulary Lessons 1-10. Underline the words. (Due Wednesday.) Word Study p. 69.
Tuesday: Write two paragraphs on any topic using any 20 words from Vocabulary Lessons 1-10. Underline the words. Read “Dream Variations” and write analytical, inferential, and evaluative questions. (Bonus: write your own poem in the manner of “Theme for English B.)
Wednesday: Study for The Outsiders comprehension quiz. Complete Open Mind for the character of your choice.
Thursday: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders and complete Answer Your Own Question! Word Study: “Write the Derivative,” pp. 71-72


219 - Language Arts


Monday: Completed chapbooks due (rolling deadline; through Thursday). Bring a colored pen for editing. Typed persuasive essay due Wednesday.
Tuesday: Completed chapbooks due (rolling deadline; through Thursday). Typed persuasive essay.
Wednesday: Completed chapbooks due (rolling deadline; through Thursday).
Thursday: Completed draft of global focus essay.

213:
Monday: Typed persuasive essay (due Wednesday).
Tuesday: Typed persuasive essay.
Wednesday: Complete persuasive essay planner using the facts you gathered for your global focus essay.
Thursday: Completed draft of global focus essay.

225:
Tuesday: Revised draft of persuasive essay, with counterpoint paragraph. Sentence structure and subject-verb agreement quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday: Quiz on subject-verb agreement.
Thursday: Typed persuasive essay.