Monday, March 24, 2008


April 4, 2008

None, but you can always read.


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April 3, 2008

Journal: Imagine that you are outside blowing bubbles with your best friend. You blow a really big bubble – so big that it surrounds the two of you and begins to carry you away. Tell what happens next.


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April 2, 2008

Spelling Sentences – Nice, long, elaborate sentences.

It's All Good

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April 1, 2008

Journal: April is Keep America Beautiful Month. Describe the most beautiful place in your neighborhood.


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March 31, 2008


Lesson 25 – More Related Words

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

resignation

receipt

heir

softened

hasten

autumn

autumnal

softly

heritage

designated

designed

reception

signature

haste

sign

resign


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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Easter BasketHave a Wonderful Spring Break!


If you get bored you can always READ!


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Saturday, March 15, 2008

March 20, 2008

The Outsiders Project due.


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March 19, 2008

Spelling Sentences. Nice, long elaborate sentences.


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March 18, 2008

Journal Writing: What does it mean to be brave? Write about a time when you or someone you know acted bravely.


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March 17, 2008

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 24: Related Words

history

historical

family

familiar

fantasy

fantastic

company

companion

editor

editorial

colony

colonial

strategy

strategic

diplomacy

diplomatic


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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Outsiders Book Project

Due March 20, 2008


Individual Projects

The life of Ponyboy Curtis, one of the the main characters in the novel, is surrounded by gang violence, friendship and brotherhood. There are several gangs in Ponyboy's town, however, none concern him more than his gang, the Greasers, and the Socs. The Socs are a group of clean looking, rich kids from the West side of town who never get in trouble. Ponyboy needs to know who his real friends are, as they are the ones who will be watching his back in times of trouble. It takes some time and a lot of growing and maturing before Ponyboy eventually learns that the Greasers and the Socs are more like one another than either gang is willing to admit. He finally realizes that both gangs feel pain and must learn to cope with it.

Scenario: There has been a murder. A young boy is found dead in a local park. He is a victim of a stab wound. No further information is known. Your job is to investigate this mystery. You may choose one of the following activities as your individual assignment. You may choose to be a detective, a newspaper reporter, or a social worker. Further instructions can be found on the following pages:

DETECTIVE

Your job as the detective is to fill in the blanks that the book doesn't cover. Draw a diagram of the crime scene (include a chalked outline of where the body was found). Describe the scene in detail, analyze the fingerprints, and describe the murder weapon, as well as where it was found. You may add information that was not found in the book, such as some of the incidents that may have happened between the Greasers and the Socs before the incidents in the book took place. You must come to a conclusion as to who committed the crime, how , when, why etc... You will write a report based on what you found and what your final conclusions are.

http://www.edu.pe.ca/stteresa/grade7_8/Proj0102/the_outsiders/Indiv_detective.htm

NEWSPAPER REPORTER:

Your job as the reporter is to interview, the Greasers, the Socs, and other members of the community to get information about the murder. You should interview all of your witnesses and suspects to find out what they know. You need not write out a formal interview, but should be thinking about a series of questions that you will ask of each of your people that you are interviewing and how they might respond to them. You should include in your list:

A. Two Greasers

B. Two Socs

C. Cherry

D. S.E. Hinton (As if she saw something that night)

E. Anybody else of interest to you (You may make up Characters/community members if you wish)

Write your article using columns and be sure to answer the 5 w's (who, what, when, where, why). Make sure your information is accurate and you have an appropriate title for your article.

http://www.edu.pe.ca/stteresa/grade7_8/Proj0102/the_outsiders/Indiv_reporter.htm

SOCIAL WORKER

As a social worker your job will be to write a report based on what you found out while speaking to Johnny. You are encouraged to create a timeline outlining the events that Johnny told you in your meetings together. You may add information that was not found in the book, such as some of the incidents that may have happened between the Greasers and the Socs before the incidents in the book took place. Upon completion of your timeline, you will write a report stating the most important information that you found, as well as what you recommend as treatment for Johnny.

http://www.edu.pe.ca/stteresa/grade7_8/Proj0102/the_outsiders/Indiv_socialworker.htm

Monday, March 10, 2008

www.myskillstutor.com

Information for use of SkillsTutor (home use):

User Name: ID#
Password: bbmsbears
Site ID#: bbms01


*Keep this information for future use.

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Saturday, March 8, 2008


March 14, 2008


None, but you can always READ!



"Education Expert Advice from Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.


Question: What are the benefits of reading as a teen?

Answer: Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works gain skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, the more information they pick up. This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide variety of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better understanding of prominent people studied in history classes.

Another big dividend of reading as a teen is a good score on the verbal section of a college admissions test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading.

Besides helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can show teens that everyone has problems in his or her life and may even help teens see solutions to their own problems. Finally, reading is enjoyable. It can bring a great deal of pleasure to teens."

http://school.familyeducation.com/teen/reading/40617.html


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March 13, 2008

Journal: National Clutter Awareness Week is observed annually the last full week in March. Write about all the unusual, interesting, or funny things you might find while cleaning out your room.






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March 12, 2008


Lesson 23: Spelling Sentences. Use modifiers.

*Modifiers: A word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb to limit or qualify the meaning of another word or word group.

Remember: Modifying Cody D. and Brandon G.

Thumbs Up

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March 11, 2008

Journal: Finish script writing for one scene from The Outsiders.

*Remember to include stage directions.






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March 10, 2008

Lesson 23 – Words from French

Definitions and Parts of Speech

voyage

coupon

league

prairie

portrait

buffet

ballet

bouquet

dialogue

antique

unique

vague

fatigue

technique

plague

camouflage



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Saturday, March 1, 2008

March 7, 2008

None, but you can always READ!Weekend 1



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March 6, 2008

Journal: Everyone has had a disappointment sometime in their life. Think about a time when you were disappointed. Write a paper telling about your disappointment. Be sure to give reasons and use descriptive (spelling/vocabulary) words.



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March 5, 2008

Spelling Sentences – Lesson 22. (*Remember: LEVEL UP)

Graduation


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March 4, 2008

Journal: Recess is a favorite time of day for many students. Write a letter to your principal trying to convince him/her to add recess to the scheduled day. Remember to include specific points (three) to back up your argument.



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March 3, 2008

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 22 – More Latin Roots

permit

transfer

dismissed

suffer

transmitted

contracted

commitment

attract

submit

commit

references

offered

omit

admit

distract

subtraction

refer


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