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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Corven's Language Arts Class- Week of September 12th

Reading
Chapters 7-10 will be our focus in the novel, Shiloh. The main character of the story, Marty, is currently facing many frustrations as he struggles to keep Shiloh safe. This week the students will be identifying the problems found in the story so far, and predicting the solutions.


Spelling
The spelling/vocabulary words this week are found in chapters 5- 8 of Shiloh.
On Thursday, the students will be assessed over the spelling and the definition 
of the following 10 words: panting, gradually, commence, nonsense, suspicious, elect, blush, remedy, maze, ashamed


Writing
On Tuesday and Thursday, the students will continue working on original pieces of writing as they progress through the steps of the writing process.


Grammar
We continue identifying the simple and complex subjects and predicates of sentences.
In addition, the students will complete Daily Language activities in class this week.


Homework
Monday- Shiloh chapter 7 & 8 comprehension worksheet due Wednesday
              - Spelling definitions due Wednesday
Tuesday- Final copy of pet poem 
Wednesday- Study for spelling/vocabulary quiz
                    - Subject/Predicate Worksheet
Thursday & Friday- No assignments