English 9-12: Spelling lesson

 

One page handwritten response to Tom Armstead's Skype this morning - who is he, what did you learn from the questions he answered, how is he part of the big picture of the military, was the Skype worthwhile
 

Late: Outline and  SAT essay  draft due

 

American Government: Test on Chapter 5 \study chapter summary, section quizzes, and study guide

Keep studying  immigration quiz

6-8 English : Response to Skype with Tom Armstead

1/2-1 page  (1 page for 8th graders)

First paragraph: summary of who, what, when, where, how, why

Second paragraph: highlights of talking with him - what did you learn?

Third paragraph: reflection on what you learned - What did you learn about someone serving in the Armed Forces? Do you know anyone who is in the service? Who? Connection? Was this Skype worthwhile? Why or why not?

 

Read "Seventh Grade" in your text book, pages 114-120

World Geography: PPT due at beginning of class on Wednesday

6-8 Writing -

work on spelling lesson

Late: Veterans Day diamante typed and printed 

revision of one piece of writing

 

Brainstormed words:

adjectives: brave, strong, fearless

verbs: willing,  bombing, fighting, flying, driving, running, swimming, killing, dying, shooting, 

nouns: bomb, combat, Iraq, Afghanistan, war, bayonet, Marines, Navy Seals, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, M14, boot camp, base, Vietnam, soldiers, troops, Drill Sargent, death, men, women

Create a diamante poem about veterans, soldiers, war,  in honor of Veterans Day

Remember the special format for this poem

 

Late: Create a poem on an item using strong voice and description

Suspense story is due typed on Friday.