READING
We continue our study of the novel, Tuck Everlasting. Our focus will be over chapters 6-10. The students will evaluate the pros and cons of living forever. They will share their thoughts through several writing activities this week in class. On Thursday and Friday, the students will create a watercolor illustration based on a passage from the story that is full of imagery.
Students should have chosen a book for Reading Counts. The first book needs to be read by Monday, February 13th. Information regarding this was sent home last week. Please see the blog post entitled, "Reading Counts" for more information.
WRITING
The students will write journal entries in their composition books throughout the week based on events and imagery found in Tuck Everlasting.
SPELLING/VOCABULARY
Students will be tested over the spelling and definitions of the following words on Wednesday, February 1st. Please see last week's blog post for the spelling words that will be assessed this Wednesday, January 25th.
peculiar, brooch, vanity, embankment, shudder, gypsy, scornful, melancholy, perilous, cavernous
HOMEWORK
Monday- Word Detective Worksheet
- Study spelling and vocabulary for test on Wednesday
Tuesday- Study spelling and vocabulary
Wednesday- Finish section 2 of Tuck Everlasting packet
