Extra Credit:

WOODSONG (Gary Paulsen)

http://home.centurytel.net/vanopst/Iditarod/lit__info.htm#woodsong


1. Follow directions on this page.
2. Do all activities on this page.
3. Submit when finished.
4. You will receive 25 extra credit points for this project.


*This is really an awesome website....feel free to check out the other pages on the site. My favorite is "Alaska from space"!

March 1, 2007

Journal Writing: Persuasive Essay

“Each year in the United States alone, 65 million animals are used for research and experiments.” Do you think this is right or wrong?

Also: Remember to post your comments to: www.thereadingpost.blogspot.com

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 28, 2007

Spelling Sentences: ELABORATE

Unit 11 #11-20


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Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 27, 2007

Journal Writing: Persuasive Essay

“Artists, record labels and music associations around the world have been campaigning to protect the use of music online. Whatever the language, the basic message is the same - respecting the value of music and the choices of the people who make it.” What is your position on downloading music from the internet?

Also: Please post your comments to: www. thereadingpost.blogspot.com

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 26, 2007

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech.

LA 3/4

satisfactory

complimentary

circulatory

contemporary

involuntary

introductory

preliminary

extraordinary

preparatory

pulmonary

LA 5/6

very

prepare

flair

article

farther

regard

area

harvest

despair

flare

LA 7/8

schedule

thoroughly

gnarled

hustle

descend

scenery

exhibition

resign

gauge

jostle

Have a great evening!

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 23, 2007



Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 22, 2007

Journal Writing: Write a story using all ten (10) Spelling words.

February 21, 2007

Spelling Sentences: Unit 11 #1-10

Elaborate!

February 20, 2007

Unit 11 #1-10: Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech.

3/4

advisory

contrary

auditory

legendary

sensory

primary

mandatory

literary

migratory

elementary

5/6

repair

aware

carpet

pardon

guard

remark

scarce

declare

argue

department

7/8

wrestle

scenic

guarantee

descendant

knoll

align

spaghetti

herb

sought

honesty

Important!

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Thursday, February 15. 2007

Journal Writing - Persuasive

In order to save money, your principal is thinking about closing the school library, or media center. Write a letter to your principal persuading him or her to keep it open. Give as many reasons as you can to support your position.

*Please note this is NOT true...it is only a writing prompt for persuasive writing.

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 14, 2007

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!


Spelling Sentences: Unit 10 - #11-20

Elaborate!



Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 13, 2007

Journal Writing - Persuasive Writing

[Litter] A litter problem has developed on your school's campus. Students are throwing trash on the ground, leaving empty soda cans and bottles outside on benches, and dropping napkins and other trash on the cafeteria floor rather than carrying them to the trash can. Your principal has asked students to take more care, but the litter problem persists. The principal has reacted by canceling all after-school activities until the problem is taken care of. What is your position on this issue?

Write a paper (or letter) that explains your position on the given topic. Provide reasons that elaborate your ideas and support your position convincingly. Your answer should:

1. include adequate support for your position
2. use a clear organizational structure, including transitions, an introduction and a conclusion
3. use effective and appropriate diction

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 12, 2007

Definitions and Parts of Speech:

LA 3/4

practicability

personality

fragile

fragility

originality

individuality

liability

liable

capability

availability

LA 5/6

alert

search

further

current

burnt

worst

purpose

deserve

squirrel

conserve

LA 7/8

concentrating

examination

likeable

concentration

excusable

receiving

organization

endurance

celebration

achieving

Have a great evening!

Miss Clark and Mrs. Hogsett

USE TO MAKE FLASH CARDS:



http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm

February 8, 2007

Journal Writing:

Be an Encourager Day is observed annually in February. Who has given you the most encouragement in your life? Explain in detail, your answer.

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 7, 2007

Spelling Sentences: Unit 10 #1-10



Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 6, 2007

Journal Writing:

What do you think you will be doing on this day next year? Write detailing your predictions.

Miss Clark & Mrs. Hogsett

February 5, 2007

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech.

LA 3/4

superior

superiority

inferiority

inferior

punctual

punctuality

visibility

technicality

technical

flexibility

LA 5/6

rehearse

perfume

murmur

worth

external

circulate

service

disturb

world

internal

LA 7/8

demonstration

concentrate

issuing

believable

excuse

communication

comparable

endure

appreciation

ignorance

February 1, 2007

Response to comments:

Brianna - Thanks for letting me know! I am glad that you are checking the site to keep up with your homework. See you on Friday.

Emailing Homework: Yes! I would love it if you emailed me your homework. Just make sure you know how to do it correctly.

• Go to your internet email browser... (AOL. Yahoo, Comcast)
• Use the attachment icon that comes with your email server.
• Subject line of email should read: Homework and then your Name
• Send to: dlc3434@gmail.com
• My computer will scan the attachment for viruses.
• Voila - I'll have your homework and then I won't hear..."I left it at home" or "It's in my locker".

Miss Clark