David Bedell, MA : Previous Homework Assignments
Wednesday May 18, 2011
6th Grade World History - prepare for part 2 of final exam, Congratulations to all of you who have worked to make this year a success!
8th Grade Language Arts - return all textbooks, Congratulations to all of you who have worked to make this year a success!
Pre AP English - Final draft of final essay due Friday, Congratulations to all of you who have worked to make this year a success!
European Literature - Final draft of final essay due Friday, Congratulations to all of you who have worked to make this year a success!
Tuesday May 17, 2011
6th Grade World History - Study for final exam: tomorrow Part I
8th Grade Language Arts - final essays due on Friday: no exceptions
Pre AP English - final essays due on Friday: no exceptions
European Literature - final essays due on Friday: no exceptions
Monday May 16,2011
6th Grade World History - Review and study for Final Exam, Wednesday 1st and 3rd periods
8th Grade Language Arts - study for part 2 of Final Exam, Tuesday 7th Period, Final Essays due Friday
Pre AP English - study for part 2 of Final Exam, Tuesday 4th Period, Final essays due Friday
European Literature - study for part 2 of Final Exam, Tuesday 6th Period, Final Essays due Friday
Thursday May 12, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs on Who Was Magellan?
8th Grade Language Arts - Answer questions at the end of Act II in A Doll's House
Pre AP English - Finish university letter of inquiry - due tomorrow
European Literature - Complete letter of inquiry - due tomorrow
Wednesday May 10, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define key terms on page 161, Congratulations on a great class today!
8th Grade Language Arts - Begin work on college admissions letter of inquiry
Pre AP English - Finish composition of college admissions inquiry
European Literature - Complete letter of inquiry for college admissions
Tuesday May 10, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension questions 1 through 3, page 170
8th Grade - Complete university letters of inquiry
Pre AP English - Complete thank you letters and letters of inquiry
European Literature - Complete thank you letters, begin letters of college entrance inquiry
Monday May 9, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs: What causes led to the death of Sir Thomas More by Henry VIII?
8th Grade Language Arts - Complete thank you notes for participants in AMS Career Day
Pre AP English - begin study for the final vocabulary test
European Literature - Compose thank you notes for participants in AMS Career Day
Thursday May 5, 2011
6th Grade World History - turn in your forms from 2011 Career Day
8th Grade Language Arts - Answer questions at the end of Act I of A Doll's House
Pre AP English - Continue working on the final essay
European Literature - complete reading of Kafka's Metamorphosis by Monday, May 9
Wednesday May 4, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs on the controversy between Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More
8th Grade Language Arts - 3 paragraphs: What is the relationship between Nora and Hellmer in A Doll's House
Pre AP English - Complete your personal questions for Career Day
European Literature - Complete your personal questons for Career Day
Tuesday May 3, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs on Who Was Michaelangelo?
Pre AP English - Prepare for NWEA testing
8th Grade - continue with A Doll's House, continue work on final draft of Final Essay
European Literature - finish the Rimbaud handout, continue work on Final Essay
Monday, May2, 2011
6th Grade World History - define key terms on The Renaissance, page 154
8th Grade Language Arts - continue work on fianl essay project; Career Fair, Thursday May 5
Pre AP English - Review background information on The Crucible, continue work on final essay; Career Fair, Thursday May 5
European Literature - finish handout on Rimbaud; continue work on final essay; Career Fair - Thursday May 5
Thursday, April 28, 2011
6th Grade World History - define Key Terms, 1 through 10, page 145
8th Grade Language Arts - continue with A Doll House by Ibsen
Pre AP English - 2 paragraphs: How is The Crucible a reflection of the McCarthy era/ prepare for NWEA Testing
European Literature - Prepare for NWEA Testing
Wednesday April 27, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs: What were the causes of the 100 Years War?
8th Grade Language Arts - NWEA Testing
Pre AP English - Review handout on Arthur Miller's play The Crucible
European Literature - NWEA Testing
Tuesday April 26, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define key terms, pg. 137
8th Grade Language Arts - Continue work on final essay project
Pre AP English - Continue work on final project and essay
European Literature - Continue work on final essay, hand in rough draft ASAP
Monday April 25, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension questions, pg. 137, 1 through 3
8th Grade Language Arts - Vocabulary Test #27 tomorrow
Pre AP English - Vocabulary Test #27 tomorrow
European Literature - Continue work on final projact essay, rough draft due tomorrow
Thursday April 21, 2011
6th Grade World History - 2 paragraphs on the Causes of the Crusades
8th Grade Language Arts - Complete work on the five logic problems
Pre AP English - study for Vocabulary Test 27, complete logic questions on Robot Behavior
European Literature - Prepare for Vocabulary Test 27, complete work on rough draft of Final Project
Tuesday April 19, 2011
6th Grade World History - 3 paragraphs: Describe and define the various parts of a Gothic Cathedral
8th Grade Language Arts - review and determine a topic for the essay portion of the Final Project
Pre AP English - Begin work of the outline for the essay portion of the Final Project
European Literature - Explain Baudelaire's use of urban imagery, the concept of evil in the work and his understanding of the role of women
Monday April 18, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension and Critical Thinking, pg. 123, questions 1 through 4
8th Grade - Prepare for Vocabulary Test # 27: tomorrow
Pre AP English - Prepare for Vocabulary Test #27: tomorrow
European Literature - Prepare for Vocabulary Test #27: tomorrow
Thursday April 14, 2011
6th Grade World History - Prepare for Day 4 of AIMS Testing: Get plenty of sleep and rest and eat a healthy breakfast
8th Grade Language Arts - Prepare for Day 4 of AIMS Testing: Get plenty of sleep and rest and eat a healthy breakfast
Pre AP English - Continue working on film essay final draft
European Literature - Continue working on film essay final draft
Wednesday April 13, 2011
6th Grade World History - Prepare for Day 3 of the AIMS Test: Get plenty of sleep and rest, eat a nutricious breakfast
8th Grade Language Arts - Prepare for Day 3 of the AIMS Test: Get plenty of sleep and rest, eat a nutricious breakfast
Pre AP English - continue work on the latest essay, Vocabulary Test #27: this coming Monday
European Literature - continue work on the latest essay, Vocabulary Test #27: this coming Monday
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
6th Grade World History - Prepare for Day 2 of AIMS: get plenty of sleep and eat a nutricious breakfast
8th Grade Language Arts - Prepare for Day 2 of AIMS: get plenty of sleep and eat a nutricious breakfast
Pre AP English - Write a detailed description of the difference between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
European Literature - Write a detailed description of the difference between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Monday April 11, 2011
6th Grade World History - no homework, prepare for AIMS
8th Grade Language Arts - no homework, prepare for AIMS
Pre AP English - continue working on film essay, final draft
European Literature - continue working on Beauty and the Beast essay, final draft
Thursday, April 7, 2011
6th Grade World History - Describe in two paragraphs what events took place in Europe after the Fall of the Roman Empire
8th Grade Language Arts - review the handout on Romance Languages and the evolution from Latin to Romance Languages
Pre AP English - Study the next vocabulary list #26 in preparation for thte vocabulary test on Monday
European Literature - Answer the questions at the end of the section on Baudelaire and Rimbaud
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension and Critical Thinking, pg. 114, questions 11 through 15
8th Grade Language Arts - Describe the symbolic elements in Garcia Marquez's A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Pre AP English - Write a complete definition of the term Magical Realism as you understand it
European Literature - Write a brief synopsis of Baudelaire's Invitation to the Voyage
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define the Key Terms on page 111
8th Grade Language Arts - Continue work on final draft of Beauty and the Beast Essay, Vocabulary Test #26 - Monday
Pre AP English - Continue final draft on film essay, Vocabulary Test @26 - Monday
European Literature - Read the section on Romanticism, pg. 758
Monday, April 4, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write 2 paragraphs on the Mughal Empire in India: origins, rulers, laws etc.
8th Grade Language Arts - Prepare for Vocabulary Test #25, continue work on film essay
Pre AP English - Rough Drafts of Beauty and the Beast essay are due, hand them in in a timely manner to avoid losing percentage points.
European Literature - Rough Drafts of film essay are due, hand in ASAP!
Thursday March 24, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write a detailed description of the geography of India
8th Grade - Continue work on your Beauty and the Beast essays. Remember, the Internet has a great many sources of information that you can use to add accuracy and detail to your work.
Pre AP English - Continue to work on your film essays. Feel free to use Internet sources at improve your accuracy and detail.
European Literature - Remember that your essays can address the film from a variety of viewpoints: Mythical, comparative, use of characterization etc.
Wednesday March 23, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define the key terms from page 108 in the textbook
8th Grade Language Arts - Continue work on Beauty and the Beast essay, final draft due after Spring Break, Monday, April 4
Pre AP English - Continue workon fil analysis essay, final draft due after Spring Break, Monday, April 4
European Literature - Continue work on Cocteau's Beauty and the Bease essay, final draft due after Spring Break, Monday, April 4
Tuesday March 22, 2011
6th Grade World History - Compose two paragraphs on the first relations between the Japanese and Europeans
8th Grade Language Arts - Begin outline for the essay on Beauty and the Beast: Elements of Romance, Film Comparison or character analysis
Pre AP English - Thesis statement on Cocteau's Belle et la Bete - Romantic components, mythical aspects or film comparison
European Literature - Thesis statement and outline for Beauty and the Beast essay - Elements of Romance, Mythical archetypes or film comparison
Monday March 21, 2011
6th Grade World History - In two paragraphs, describe the Samurai class in Heian era Japan.
8th Grade Language Arts - continue work on A Rose for Emily Essay - final draft due Friday
Pre AP English - Work on final draft for the Faulkner essay
European Literature - prepare for essay on Cocteau's Belle et la Bete
Thursday, March17, 2011
6th Grade World History - Complete Practice the Skill Exercise, questions 1 - 4 pg. 99
8th Grade - complete editing exercise, continue work on Rose for Emily essay, vocabulary test 24 - Monday
Pre AP English - Continue with paragraph editing, Continue work on Faulkner essay, vocabulary test 24 - Monday
European Literature - finish handout on The Gleaners, vocabulary test 24 - Monday
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension and Critical Thinking: 1 through 3, page 97
8th Grade Language Arts - Compose list of elements for interpretation of Millet's painting
Pre AP English - Write thesis statement on The Gleaners by Millet
European Literature - What elements within the painting reveal the meaning of Millet's massage?
Tuesday March 15, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write two paragraphs explaining why the invention of printing is considered Man's most important discovery
8th Grade Language Arts - Write 3 paragraphs explaining Millet's painting The Gleaners, continue work on comparison essay
Pre AP English - Continue work on the essay critiquing Faulkner's A Rose for Emily
European Literature - continue reaing the introduction to the 19th Century
Monday March 14, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write 2 paragraphs on the Arts and Trade during the Song Dynasty
8th Grade -Prepare for Vocabulary Test #23, continue work on Final Draft of Population/Food Production essay
Pre AP English - Compose Thesis Statement on A Rose for Emily: either elements of tragedy contained in the story or Symbol and Metaphor
European Literature - Describe the change in world outlook that occurred at the beginning of the 19th Century, Vocab Test 23 - tomorrow
Wednesday March 9, 2011
6th Grade World History - In 3 paragraphs describe the agricultural innovations of the Song Dynasty
8th Grade Language Arts - Study and review 8th Grade Spelling List, Vocabulary Test Monday, Final Draft of Comparison essay due Monday
Pre AP English - Write a short response to the propaganda information in the essay regarding Afghanistan
European Literature - Contine work on Don Quixote handout and essay
Tuesday March 8, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define key terms, page 90
8th Grade Language Arts - Vocabulary Test 23 - Monday; First Draft on Comparing and Contrasting Donne and Hardy Essay - Monday
Pre AP English - Vocabulary Test 23 - Monday - Final Draft: World Population Essay - Monday
European Literature - Vocabulary Test 23 - Monday; First Draft: Don Quixote Essay - Monday
Monday March 7, 2011
6th Grade World History - Finish Comprehension and Critical Thinking questions, page 86
8th Grade Language Arts - Review Vocabulary Word List #23 - Test Thursday; Final draft on World Population/Food Production essay due Thursday
Pre AP English - Review Vocabulary Word List #23 - Test Thursday; Final draft on World Population/Food Production essay due Thursday
European Literature - Continue with the handout on Cervantes/Don Quixote, be prepared to write thesis statement/Introductory Paragraph; Vocabulary test #23 - Thursday
Thursday March 3, 2011
6th Grade World History - Matching Key Terms, page 85
8th Grade - Complete composition of Introductory paragraph - World Population and Food Production, Vocabulary Test tomorrow
Pre AP English - Complete Introductory paragraph and the first two body paragraphs: Food Production and Energy Consumption, Vocabulary Test tomorrow
European Literature - Finish questions on Chapter 1 of Don Quixote, Vocabulary Test tomorrow
Wednesday March 2, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write a 2 paragraph description explaining the characteristics of the Anasazi culture
8th Grade Language Arts - revise thesis statements on Global Population and Food Production essay, final drafts due Friday, Vocabulary test 22 - Friday
Pre AP English - finish essay on world population, final draft due Friday, Vocabulary Test 22 Friday
European Literature - Complete chapters 1 and 8 of Don Quixote, final drafts due Friday, Vocabulary test 22 Friday
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
6th Grade World History - Compose one paragraph on The Hopewell Culture
8th Grade Language Arts - 2 paragraph response to the articles concerning population growth and world food production
Pre AP English - prepare for AIMS Reading test: Wednesday March 2nd, continue work on final draft of Godot Essay
European Literature - prepare for AIMS Reading test: Wednesday March 2nd, New writing prompt to be assigned tomorrow
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
6th Grade World History - Compose two paragraphs on the significance of the Winter Solstice in ancient cultures
8th Grade - Introductory paragraphs and 1 body paragraph due - Final Draft: Waiting for Godot
Pre AP English and European Literature - prepare for AIMS Writing; continue work on final draft of Essay on Theatre of the Absurd
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 2 Assessment - Writing Activity, pg. 75
8th Grade - Continue work on final draft for Waiting For Godot Essay, formulate thesis statement for comparison of poems by Donne and Hardy
Pre AP English - final draft of Theatre of the Absurd Essay due Monday, formulate thesis statement for Changing Planet Essay
European Literature - final draft of Waiting for Godot Essay due Monday, compose thesis statement for essay on Bocaccio's The Decameron
Monday, Feb. 21, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 2 Assessment: Comprehension and Critical Thinking Numbers 1 and 2
8th Grade - Review Vocabulary List 22, Prepare for the NAEP Test
Pre AP English - Review Vocabulary List 22, Complete any unfinished previous assignments
European Literature - review Vocabulary List 22, Prepare to read the bio of Giovanni Boccacio and Federigo's Falcon from The Decameron
Thursday Feb. 17, 2011
6th Grade World History - Pg. 69 - Practice the Skill, Questions 1 through 4
8th Grade - Finish Final Draft on Samuel Beckett/Waiting for Godot essay
Pre Ap English - Final Draft on Theatre of the Absurd/ Waiting for Godot essay due
European Literature - Final draft on Waiting for Godot essay due
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define Key Terms, pg. 62 - Prepare to read; Read Geography of the Americas, pg. 62 and 63
8th Grade Language Arts - Body paragraphs on Waiting for Godot essay due tomorrow
Pre AP English - Review vocabulary list 21, Body paragraphs on Act I, Waiting for Godot due tomorrow
European Literature - Review vocabulary list 21, Body paragraphs on Theatre of the Absurd essay due tomorrow
Monday Feb. 14, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 3: Assessment Key Terms; Comprehension and Critical Thinking; Writing Activity
8th Grade - Study for Vocabulary Test #20, continue work on Godot essay
Pre AP English - Rough Draft due on Waiting for Godot, Vocabulary Test #20 tomorrow
European Literature - Rough Draft due Friday, Vocabulary Test #20 tomorrow
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 2 Assessment: #2a and b, page 49
8th Grade - Complete any unfinished assignments, read Questions and suggestions for Waiting for Godot, final draft of A Good Man is Hard to Find due Friday, Vocabulary Test 20, Friday
Pre AP English - Final draft on Flanner O'Connor essay due Friday; Read handout on Samuel Beckett: Elements of Comedy, Vocabulary Test 20, Friday
European Literature - Complete any outstanding assignments, Final draft on A Good Man is Hard to Find due tomorrow, Vocabulary Test 20, Friday
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write a 3 paragraph description of the Kingdom of Mali, its geographical location and its influence on World affairs.
Pre AP English - Turn in any previously due work, compose a thesis statement on the comic elements in Waiting for Godot
8th Grade Language Arts - congratulations to all students who excelled on the Essay - A Good Man is Hard to Find. Thesis statements due tomorrow on the elements of comedy in Waiting for Godot.
European Literature - Complete final drafts on A Good Man is Hard to Find
Monday, Feb. 7, 2011
6th Grade World History - Target Reading Skill, pg. 41 - Reread physical features of Africa and answer the questions
8th Grade Language Arts - Thesis statement due on Final Draft of O'Connor story
Pre AP English - edit rough drafts, thesis statement on final draft due
European Literature - Thesis statement due on final draft
Thursday Feb. 3, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension and Critical Thinking, pg. 32, questions 9, 10 and 11
8th Grade Language Arts - Re-read the section on Comedy in Frye Handout, Rough Draft due tomorrow
Pre AP English - read the Comedy section of Frye Handout, Completed Rough Draft due tomorrow
European Literature - Frye handout, section on Comedy, Rough Draft due tomorrow
Wednesday Feb. 2, 2011
6th Grade World History - Key Terms/Matching, pg. 31
8th Grade Language Arts - Re-read handout on essay format, 3rd body paragraph and conclusion due tomorrow
Pre AP English - study elements of essay handout, conclusion of 5 paragraph essay due tomorrow
European Literature - read handout on elements of the essay, body paragraphs due tomorrow
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
6th Grade World History - Write out and define the Five Pillars of Islam, page. 21
8th Grade - Complete sentences for vocabulary list 19, finish reading the news article on Elephants
Pre AP English - finish 3 body paragraphs corresponding to three supports included in the thesis statement
European Literature - complete thesis statement and introductory paragraph on A Good Man is Hard to Find
Monday Jan. 31, 2011
6th Grade World History - Comprehension and Critical Thinking, page 23, questions 1 and 2
8th Grade Language Arts - thesis statement and introductory paragraph due tomorrow for Flannery O'Connor short story
Pre AP English - Intro paragraph and body paragraph outline due tomorrow for A Good Man is Hard to Find
European Literature - Thesis statement on current short story due tomorrow
Thursday Jan. 27, 2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter 1, Section 1 Assessment: Comprehension and Critical Thinking, 1 through 3
8th Grade Language Arts - Thesis statements due tomorrow
Pre AP English - Introductory paragraphs for rough draft due tomorrow
European Literature - Introductory paragraphs for O'Connor short story due tomorrow
Wednesday Jan. 26,2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter 1, Key Terms: write a definition for each term (pg. 10)
8th Grade Language Arts - study for Vocabulary Test #18 (Friday); thesis statements due for new essay assignment
Pre AP English - Thesis statements due Thursday for Flannery O'Connor essay, Vocabulary Test #18 - Friday
European Literature - Thesis statements due Thursday on A Good Man is Hard to Find, Vocabulary Test #18, Friday
Monday Jan. 24, 2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter test on Rome tomorrow
8th Grade - Continue reading the Flannery O'Connor essay, prepare for reading comprehension exercise tomorrow, finish any work not turned in
Pre AP English - Turn in any final drafts that are due, continue reading the essay on Satire
European Literature - finish essay, prepare comparison between the concept of evil in the Inferno and evil present in Southern Gothic fiction
Thursday Jan. 20, 2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter Review 7, Test on Monday
Pre AP English - reading Exercise: Land of Little Rain plus questions, due tomorrow
8th Grade - Answer questions on Mary Austin essay, due tomorrow
European Literature - Complete reading comprehension questions
Wed. Jan. 19, 2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter 7 review: Chapter test is Friday, Jan. 21
8th Grade - Final Draft of Rape of the Lock essay due Friday, Reading exercise questions due tomorrow
Pre AP English - Pope essay Final Draft due Friday; Twain essay questions due tomorrow
European Literature - Final Draft of Inferno essay due Friday; Reading questions on Advice to Youth due tomorrow
Tuesday Jan. 18, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 5 Review: #1 through 4
8th Grade Language Arts - Re-write opening sentences for Rape of the Lock Essay
Pre AP English - Work on Final Draft of The Rape of the Lock essay
European Literature - read handout on Voltaire and work on Final Draft of Inferno essay
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011
6th Grade World History - Section 3 Review: #1 and #2
8th Grade Language Arts - Complete rough draft on The Rape of the Lock due; vocabulary test
Pre AP English - Complete rough draft on The Rape of the Lock due; vocabulary test
European Literature - complete rough draft on The Inferno due; vocabulary test
Wednesday Jan. 12 ,2011
6th Grade World History - Section 2 review: Critical Thinking #5 Drawing Conclusions - 2 paragarphs
8th Grade Language Arts - Concluding Paragraph for essay on The Rape of the Lock due
Pre AP English - Complete any missing assignments; Concluding paragraph for essay on The Rape of the Lock due
European Literature - Concluding paragraph on The Inferno essay due
Tuesday Jan. 11, 2011
6th Grade World History - compile a step by step description of the Roman road building process: 3 paragraphs
Pre AP English - Body paragraphs due for essay on The Rape of the Lock
European Literature - Body paragraphs due for essay on Dante's Inferno
8th Grade Language Arts - Body paragraphs due for the essay on the Rape of the Lock
Monday Jan. 10, 2011
6th Grade World History - Define: Key Terms and Key People and Places, pg. 197
8th Grade Language Arts - rough draft body paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 due tomorrow
Pre AP English - Continue work on rough draft for the essay on Rape of the Lock
European Literature - Introductory paragraph due on Dante's Inferno
Thurs. Jan. 6, 2011
6th Grade World History - Chapter 7: Ancient Rome, Section 1 Review numbers 1 and 2
8th Grade - Rewrite thesis statements, Introductory paragraph due, complete reading assignment A Modest Proposal
AP English - Introductory paragraph on Pope, Rape of the Lock due, complete reading assignment: answer reading evaluation questions
European Literature - rewrite thesis statements, introductory paragraph on Dante due
Wed. Jan. 5, 2011
6th Grade World History - review, pg. 182 Key Terms: define numbers 1 through 15
Pre AP English - Thesis statements and outlines due: What societal conventions is Pope satirizing in The Rape of the Lock?
8th Grade - Outlines/Webs/ and Thesis statements due: What societal elements does Pope expose in The Rape of the Lock?
European Literature - Thesis statements due: What elements of the Inferno indicate that it is a Romance?
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011
6th Grade World History - Answer questions 1 through 4, pg 179, Section 5 Review
8th Grade Language Arts - Re-read Canto 3 of The Rape of the Lock, complete questions on pg. 552, 1 through 7
Pre AP English - Write a synopsis of the Elements of Satire according to Frye, outline form
European Literature - Answer questions 1 through 6, pg. 625
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011
6th Grade World History - read pgs. 271 to 279 - prepare to discuss Alexander and his time
8th Grade Language Arts - read Canto III of Pope's Rape of the Lock
Pre AP English - read Canto III of Pope's Rape of the Lock
European Literature - Read Cantos I and III of the Inferno by Dante
Thursday Dec. 16, 2010
Congratulations to all students who have worked hard to excel - Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Wednesday Dec. 15, 2010
6th Grade World History - continue reading the chapter on Ancient Greece
8th Grade - finish any final drafts that are due and make-up any missing work
Pre AP English - finish any final drafts that are due and make-up any missing work
European Literature - finish any final drafts that are due and make-up any missing work
Tuesday Dec. 14, 2010
6th Grade World History - Prepare for mid-term test, Wednesday: Ancient Greece
8th Grade - AIMS Practice Test: Reading and Writing
Pre AP English - Prepare for vocabulary test #15, Wednesday
European Literature - Prepare for vocabulary test #15, Wednesday
Monday Dec. 13,2010
6th Grade World History - Questions to Explore, pg. 175, #1 and #2
8th Grade Language Arts - study for mid-term exam tomorrow - King Lear; and Vocabulary test Wed
Pre AP English - study for mid-term exam tomorrow - King Lear;
European Literature - study for mid-term exam tomorrow - King Lear; and Vocabulary test Wed
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010
6th Grade World History - Section 3 Review, questions 1 through 4
8th Grade Language Arts - AIMS Writing Practice, finish final draft of Genre Essay
Pre AP English - AIMS Writing Practice, finish final draft of Genre Essay
European Literature - AIMS Writing Practice, finish final draft of Genre Essay
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
6th Grade World History - Secton 2 Review # 3 and #4
8th Grade - Complete opening sentence exercise, Study for Vocabulary Test
Pre AP English - Complete opening sentence exercise, study for Vocabulary Test
European Literature - Complete opening sentence exercise, study for Vocabulary Test
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010
6th Grade World History - Pg. 164, Chapter Review 1 and 2
8th Grade - Finish work on topic sentence for The Things They Carried; Vocabulary Test Friday, turn in final drafts for Genre Essay
Pre AP English - Finish reading The Things They Carried, vocabulary test Friday
European Literature - Finish reading The Things They Carried, vocabulary test Friday
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
6th Grade World History - pg. 158, #6 - Writing To Learn
8th Grade Language Arts - Study vocabulary words for test Fri. - look up usage for each word
Pre Ap English - Study vocabulary words, follow essay template for next assignment
European Literature - review essay template and elements of Romance genre
Friday Nov. 3, 2010
6th Grade World History - pg. 158 Section 1 Review # 3 and 4
Pre AP English - Study vocabulary words - test next Friday
8th Grade Language Arts - Study vocabulary words - test next Friday
European Literature - Study vocabulary words - test next Friday
Thursday Dec. 2, 2010
6th Grade World History - Pg. 158 Define terms
8th Grade - vocabulary test tomorrow, continue work on final draft of Genre Essay
Pre AP English - continue work on final draft of Genre Essay
European Literature - vocabulary test tomorrow, continue work on final draft of Genre Essay
Wed. Dec. 1, 2010
6th Grade - Congratulations on Chapter 4/5 Test, Prepare to begin Chapter 6
8th Grade - Vocabulary Test Fri. ; Continue work on Final draft of Genre Essay
Pre AP English - Continue work on Final draft of Genre Essay
European Literature - Continue work on Final draft of Genre Essay
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010
6th Grade World History - Define Key Terms, pg. 153, Chapter 4 and 5 test tomorrow: India and China
8th Grade Language Arts - Vocabulary test tomorrow, Wed. Dec 1st, Continue work on final draft of Genre Essay, due Friday
Pre AP English - Vocabulary test tomorrow, Wed. Dec 1st, Continue work on final draft of Genre Essay, due Friday
European Literature - Vocabulary test tomorrow, Wed. Dec 1st, Continue work on final draft of Genre Essay, due Friday
Monday Nov. 29, 2010
6th Grade World History - Questions to Explore # 1 and 2; Study for Chapters 4 and 5 Test tomorrow
8th Grade - Continue work on Final Draft of Genre essay, vocabulary test - Wednesday
Pre AP English - Continue work on Final Draft of Genre essay, vocabulary test - Wednesday
European Literature - Continue work on Final Draft of Genre essay, vocabulary test - Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
6th Grade World History - Enjoy Thanksgiving Go outside and play; Study for test on Tuesday, Chapters 4 and 5, India and China
8th Grade - Final Draft of Genres Essay due Monday, Nov. 29, Vocabulary Test 13 - Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pre AP English - Final Draft of Genres Essay due Monday, Nov. 29, Vocabulary Test 13 - Wednesday, Dec. 1
European Literature - Final Draft of Genres Essay due Monday, Nov. 29, Vocabulary Test 13 - Wednesday, Dec. 1
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010
6th Grade World History - Chapter 4 test on Tuesday, study the chapter in the text and pgs 118 and 119
8th Grade - Continue work on Final Draft of Literary Genre Essay, due Monday, Nov. 29
Pre AP English - Continue work on Final Draft of Literary Genre Essay, due Monday, Nov. 29
European Literature - Continue work on Final Draft of Literary Genre Essay, due Monday, Nov. 29
Monday, Nov. 22, 2010
6th Grade World History - Review Questions 1 through 4, pg. 145
8thGrade - Continue work on 5 paragarph essay: Genres and Archetypes - due Monday, Nov.29, also Vocabulary Test - Monday Nov. 29
Pre AP English - Continue work on 5 paragarph essay: Genres and Archetypes - due Monday, Nov.29, also Vocabulary Test - Monday Nov. 29
European Literature - Continue work on 5 paragarph essay: Genres and Archetypes - due Monday, Nov.29, also Vocabulary Test - Monday Nov. 29
Friday Nov. 19, 2010
6th Grade World History - Pgs. 142 to 145 Read and take notes
Pre AP English - Continue work on rough drafts and final drafts for Genres Essay; Monday - vocabulary test on word list #10
8th Grade Language Arts - Continue work on rough drafts and final drafts for Genres Essay; Monday - vocabulary test on word list #10
European Literature - Continue work on rough drafts and final drafts for Genres Essay; Monday - vocabulary test on word list #10
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010
6th Grade World History - Remember food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive; Define Key Terms and Key People and Places, pg 140
8th Grade - Remember food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive; Review plot synopses for King Lear; Continue work on 5 paragraph essay rough draft: Literary Genres, due Friday
Pre AP English - Remember food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive; Review plot synopses for King Lear; Continue work on 5 paragraph essay rough draft: Literary Genres, due Friday
European Literature - Remember food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive; Review plot synopses for King Lear; Continue work on 5 paragraph essay rough draft: Literary Genres, due Friday
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
6th Grade World History - #6 Writing To Learn, pg. 139 in the WH Textbook
8th Grade - Read character descriptions and synopsis of Act I, King Lear in the handout, Continue work on 5 paragraph essay - Genres and Archetypes
Pre AP English - Read Character descriptions, Motifs and Symbols and synopsis of Act I, continue work of 5 paragraph essay, first draft due Friday
European Literature - read character descriptions, Motifs and Symbols and synopsis of Act I, continue work on 5 paragraph essay due Friday
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
6th Grade World History - Assignment: Bring non perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive
Pre AP English - Assignment: Bring non perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Continue work on 5 paragraph essay: Literary Genres and Corresponding Works
8th Grade - Assignment: Bring non perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Continue work on 5 paragraph essay: Literary Genres and Corresponding Works
European Literature - Assignment: Bring non perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Continue work on 5 paragraph essay: Literary Genres and Corresponding Works
Monday Nov. 15, 2010
6th Grade World History - Define Key Terms and Key People, pg 134
8th Grade Language Arts - Review Fry's Theory of Archetypes - Tragedy, begin pre-writing on rough draft - literary selection from the genre outline
Pre AP English - Review Fry's Theory of Archetypes - Tragedy, begin pre-writing on rough draft - literary selection from the genre outline
European Literature - Review Fry's Theory of Archetypes - Tragedy, begin pre-writing on rough draft - literary selection from the genre outline
Wednesday Nov. 10, 2010
6th Grade World History - Questions to Explore #1 and 2, pg. 129
8th Grade - Review Frye's Theory of Archetypes and determine an appropriate choice for your essay topic as per the theory; Continue w/ 5 paragraph essay
European Literature - Review Frye's Theory of Archetypes and determine an appropriate choice for your essay topic as per the theory; Continue w/ 5 paragraph essay
Pre AP English - Review Frye's Theory of Archetypes and determine an appropriate choice for your essay topic as per the theory; Continue w/ 5 paragraph essay
Tuesday Nov. 9, 2010
6th Grade World History - In the textbook, read pg. 124 to 126
8th Grade - continue to work on final draft of Halloween Archetype essay, Monday - vocabulary test
Pre AP English - review vocabulary words (parts of speech) final draft of Halloween Archetype essay due Friday
European Literature - review vocabulary words, final draft of Archetype/Hero essay due Friday
Friday Nov. 5, 2010
6th Grade World History - Congratulations to all who did well on the Chapter 3 Test
8th Grade - Study for vocabulary test, Monday Nov. 8
Pre AP English - Study for vocabulary test, Monday Nov. 8
European Literature - Study for vocabulary test, Monday Nov. 8
Thursday Nov. 4, 2010
6th Grade World History - study for test on chapter 3: Egypt
8th Grade - Rough Draft of Halloween Archetype essay due tomorrow, Friday Nov. 5th
Pre AP English - Rough Draft of Halloween Archetype essay due tomorrow, Friday Nov. 5th
European Literature - Rough Draft of compare and contrast essay due tomorrow, Friday Nov. 5th
Wednesday Nov. 3, 2010
6th Grade World History - Section 4 Review, pg. 115, Questions 1 through 4
8th Grade - Study vocabulary words concentrating on usage, continue composition of rough draft on Halloween Archetypes - due Friday Nov.5th
Pre AP English - Grammar Link, pg. 243, pronouns and antecedents, continue composition of rough draft on Halloween Archetypes - due Friday Nov.5th
European Literature - Continue reading introduction: The Middle Ages, continue composition of rough draft on Halloween Archetypes - due Friday Nov.5th
Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010
6th Grade World History - Page 110, #6 - Writing to Learn
8th Grade - Continue working on 5 paragraph essay: Halloween Archetypes
Pre AP English - Begin review of vocabulary words; Continue working on 5 paragraph essay: Halloween Archetypes
European Litterature - Begin review of vocabulary words; Continue working on 5 paragraph essay: Halloween Archetypes
Thursday Oct. 28, 2010
6th Grade World History - Name the three principal Hindu gods and describe them. No test Friday due to AIMS test.
8th Grade - Final draft of cause and effect essay due Friday
European Literature - Final Draft of cause and effect essay due Friday
Pre AP English - Final draft of cause and effect essay due Friday
Wednesday Oct. 27, 2010
6th Grade World History - Look up and define Key Terms on page 95
8th Grade Language Arts -Continue work on final draft of Brown vs. the Board of Education essay
Pre AP English - Continue work on cause/effect essay due Friday, Oct. 29
European Literature - Continue work on cause/effect essay due Friday, Oct. 29
Tuesday Oct. 25, 2010
6th Grade World History - continue review on page 92/93 - prepare for test Friday
8th Grade - begin pre writing on Archetype Essay ( Halloween or Hansel and Gretel)
Pre Ap English - begin pre-writing on Archetype Essay, research books for reading logs
European Literature - begin pre-writing for Archetype Essay, research books for reading logs
Monday Oct. 24, 2010
6th Grade World History - finish vocabulary list definitions from Review of Chapter 3
Pre AP English - Fabricate Flashcards for new vocabulary words
8th Grade - Re-write designated essays - due Tuesday
European Literature - Fabricate flashcards for new vocabulary words
Friday Oct. 22, 2010
6th Grade World History - Section 5 Review, pg. 89, Questions 1 through 4
8th Grade - Review Vocabulary words - Vocabulary Test on Monday Oct. 25
Pre AP English - Review Vocabulary words - Vocabulary Test on Monday Oct. 25
European Literature - Review Vocabulary words - Vocabulary Test on Monday Oct. 25
Thursday Oct. 21, 2010
6th Grade World History - Page 84, Number Five: Drawing Conclusions
8th Grade - Rough Drafts due on cause and effects of Brown vs. the Board of Education
Pre AP English - Rough Drafts due on American Education essay: Cause and Effect
European Literature - Rough Drafts due on Cause and Effects of Declining Education
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