Homework: November 2, 2006

Journal Writing:

Imagine that you have been hired by Milton Bradley to create a new game. Describe your new creation and explain why you think it would be a best-seller.

Homework: November 1, 2006

Unit 5 - #1-10

Ten (10) Spelling Sentences

Homework: October 31, 2006

Journal Writing:

Houdini, the great magician and escape artist, died on this day. If you could escape from any container, what container would you chose, and how would you complete the escape?

Happy Halloween!

Homework: October 30, 2006

Unit 5 #1-10
Spelling Definitions *Include parts of speech

LA 3/4

brilliant
criticism
portrait
symbolic
prelude
texture
impressive
interlude
suite
expressive

LA 5/6

magic
credit
exist
deposit
staff
direct
splendid
business
sense
discuss

LA 7/8

challenge
embarrass
apparent
exaggerate
communicate
accompany
unnecessary
surrender
impression
allegiance

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Journal Writing:

Write a story that ends with the following sentence: “From now on, I’ll keep that door locked!”

Be creative and elaborate!

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Unit 4: #11-20

Ten (10) Spelling Sentences

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Journal Writing:

If you could put on a magic hat and become anyone in the world, who would you become and why?

Monday, October 23, 2006

Definitions *Include Parts of Speech

LA3/4 Unit 4: #11-20

play-by-play
world-famous
part-time
far-reaching
matter-of-fact
player-manager
decision-making
up-to-the-minute
thirst-quenching
secretary-treasurer


LA5/6 Unit 4: #11-20

lawyer
recall
astronaut
office
scald
automobile
drawn
broth
awful
flaw

BONUS WORD: heir

LA7/8 Unit 4: #11-20

newstand
quick-witted
pencil sharpener
well-known
thirteen-year-olds
textbook
self-employed
study hall
brother-in-law
three-fourths

BONUS WORD: heir


PROJECT: Elements of Fiction (Foldable)
*Use Notes/Rubric as your guide.
Due Date: November 1, 2006

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Journal Writing:

If you won a contest that allowed you to appear on any TV show, which show would it be? Describe what would happen on the show during your appearance.

:)


Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

LA 3/4: Hoot *Chapter 9

LA 5/6 & 7/8: Unit 4 (10 Spelling Sentences)


Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Journal Writing:

Write about a day in the life of your pet from his/her point of view. Include Information on his feelings about various aspects of his/her day.

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Monday, October 16, 2006

DEFINITIONS:

LA3/4: Redo Unit 3

LA5/6: Unit 4 #1-10

launch
shawl
false
author
install
loss
broad
audience
drawing
caution

LA 7/8: Unit 4 #1-10

keyboard
self-esteem
dining room
classmate
far-fetched
granddaughter
briefcase
self-taught
four-fifths
word processing

Have a great evening!

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

October 12, 2006

Journal Writing:

Your best friend takes you to a secret cave. After you explore for a while, your flashlights go out. Explain what happens next.

October 11, 2006

Spelling Sentences - Unit 3 (11-20)

Elaborate and use words correctly. Thanks!

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

October 10, 2006

Journal Writing:

If you could plan a class field trip to anywhere, where would you go and what would happen there?

Monday - October 9th, 2006

Definitions.

LA3/4 - Unit 3 (11-20)

leisurely
beige
achievement
perceive
unweildly
forfeit
conterfeit
deceive
convenient
weirdly

LA 5/6 & 7/8 - Unit 3 (11-20)

species
notion
prior
reality
noble
idle
trophy
premium
oval
mutual

Thursday - October 5, 2006

Homework: Journal Writing

Your school has girls who want to play on the boys’ football team. Write your arguments for or against this issue, making sure to defend your reasons with concrete support.

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Homework: Ten (10) Spelling Sentences

Be creative and elaborate!

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Tuesday - October 3, 2006

Homework: Journal Writing

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Write a story about what would happen if you were popping some corn and it wouldn’t stop popping!

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

Monday - October 2, 2006

Homework: Definitions

LA3/4 - Spelling Words - ie, ei Spelling Patterns

feign
relieve
foreign
heir
retrieve
sovereign
heirloom
grieve
veil
reprieve

LA 5/6 & LA 7/8 - Syllabication Patterns: Long Vowels

notify
raven
climate
vehicle
alien
idol
trial
basis
creature
motivate

Have fun with these new words!


Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett