READING
This week we begin the novel, Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt. It is an enchanting novel about an overprotected young girl named Winnie Foster who comes into contact with the Tuck family and learns a magical secret. Winnie must decide whether or not to keep the Tuck's secret- and whether or not to join them on their neverending journey of life. Chapters 1-5 will be the reading focus this week.
SPELLING/VOCABULARY
The following 10 words will be assessed on Wednesday, January 25th. The students will need to know the spelling and definition of each word. Words can be found in chapters 1-5 of Tuck Everlasting.
quivers, oppressive, acre, immense, suspend, intent, seized, horizon, console, resentful
GRAMMAR
The students will review pronouns this week in class
Writing
All writing activites will be journal responses based on what is read in Tuck Everlasting
HOMEWORK
Tuesday- Anticipation Guide Worksheet
Wednesday- Section 1 of the Reading Response Packet (Due Friday)
