"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind."
Homework - Please note that the date here is the date the hw is assigned, and that it is due the following day, unless otherwise indicated. The homework is listed *below* the date. If you need to check which vocab list we are on, please go to the vocabulary archive; the list we are currently on is in italics.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004:
1. Study vocab: Write out the definition for each of your vocab words (week
2. Adjective worksheet #1.
Thursday, September 23, 2004:
1. If you got any words wrong on the vocab pre-quiz, write out the word and the definition 2 times each.
2. Adjective worksheet #2.
Friday, September 24, 2004:
1. Name projects are due. Do not do part 3 of the name assignment (the one that refers to The House on Mango Street).
Tuesday, September 28, 2004:
1. Paraphrase the next 2 sections of "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe.
2. Remember that there is no spelling this week! Use this extra time to work on your Fun Response to Literature (AKA Fun Book Report).
Wednesday, September 29, 2004:
1. Summarize the first two pages of "The Raven."
2. Study Vocab: Look up and write down the definitions for your vocabulary words.
Thursday, September 30, 2004:
1. Work on your Verb Packet.
2. Read at least 2 chapters in the book that you have chosen for your Fun Response to Literature. If you are finished with this book, work on your project.
Friday, October 1, 2004:
1. Verb Packets are due.
2. Work on your Fun Response to Literature. Remember, it is due October 11!!! Late projects will be docked 10 points for each day they are late.
Monday, October 4, 2004:
1. Write out your spelling words five times each & study for your quiz on "The Raven."
Tuesday, October 5, 2004:
1. TBA
Wednesday, October 6, 2004:
1. Write out your vocabulary definitions.
Thursday, October 7, 2004:
1. Be ready to present your vocabulary words to the class.
2. Study for your vocabulary quiz on Friday.
3. Work on your Fun Book Report/Fun Response to Literature.
Friday, October 8, 2004:
1. Vocabulary Quiz Today!
2. Work on your Fun Book Report/Fun Response to Literature - it is due the Monday that you come back (October 11, 2004)!
Monday, October 11, 2004
1. Your Fun Response to Literature/Fun Book Report is due!
2. Paraphrase the next section of The Telltale Heart.
3. Have your class newsletter signed.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
1. paraphrase the next section of The Telltale Heart.
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
1. Select a book for Missing Persons Project. DO NOT BRING IN THE BOOK!!! Write your name and the title (and author) of the book on a piece of paper, staple it shut and put it in the HW box.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
1. Read the next chapter in your Missing Persons book.
Friday, October 15, 2004
1. No HW! Have a great weekend :)
2. Study for your Spelling Test on Monday.
Monday, October 18, 2004
1. Spelling Test today! No spelling HW this week!
2. Read the next chapter of your Missing Persons book. (you should be reading chapter 3 or above by now).
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
1. Edgar Allen Poe TEST tomorrow! Make sure that you study assonance, allitteration, similie and metaphor!!!
2. Read the next chapter of your Missing Persons book. (you should be reading chapter 4 or above by now).
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
1. Edgar Allen Poe TEST today!!!
2. Read the next 2 chapters of your Missing Persons book. (you should be reading chapter 5 or above by now).
3. No Vocab HW this week. Next week we will start on week 5.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
1. No school today!
Friday, October 22, 2004
1. No school today!
Monday, October 25, 2004
1. Abracadabra Halloween worksheet.
2. No Spelling HW due, because there is no spelling quiz this week!
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
1. Brainstorm ideas for your spooky story using the 2 graphic organizers given to you in class.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
1. Halloween Howlers worksheet.
2. No Vocab quiz this week (so no Vocab HW!)
Thursday, October 28, 2004
1. revise your rough draft (of your spooky story).
Friday, October 29, 2004
1. No HW - Happy Halloween!
Monday, November 29, 2004
:
1. Work on monologue; practice, practice, practice!
2. No spelling this week.
3. Book orders are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
:
1. Get ready for Missing Persons Night. Be ready to go and in the cafeteria at 6:25 at the latest.
2. No spelling hw this week.
Wedesnday, December 1, 2004
:
1. read chapter 19 of The Westing Game. Be ready for a pop quiz on Thursday.
Thursday, December 2, 2004:
1. Define vocab words & study for vocab TEST!!!
Friday, December 3, 2004:
1. Read chapter 20 of The Westing Game & Sign Dumbledore's guestbook, located in The Owlery.
Monday, December 6, 2004:
1. read chapters 22 & 23 of The Westing Game.
Tuesday, December 7, 2004:
1. Read chapter 26 of The Westing Game.
2. Write a brief (2 paragraph) imaginary letter to Ellen Raskin telling her about your experiences reading this book.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004:
1. Finish The Westing Game (read chapters 29 & 30).
2. Extra Credit: (worth 10 points on a Test or Fills in for 5 missing HW assignments): Research the history of the abacus. � Locate an abacus (try the State Street School) and learn to use it. �Compare the abacus and calculator discussing their advantages and disadvantages.
Thursday, December 9, 2004:
1. What is an obituary? Look up the word.
2.Write an obituary for one of the characters in The Westing Game. �Read some of the obituaries in a local newspaper as preparation for this exercise.
Friday, December 10, 2004:
1. What is your favorite part of the novel The Westing Game? Illustrate it and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday. You should also be prepared to share the reason why it is your favorite part. For 2 points of extra credit, or 1 missing HW credit, write a paragraph explaining why this scene is your favorite part in the novel.
Mondayu, December 13, 2004:
1. spelling 5x each
Tuesday, December 14, 2004:
1. Bring in materials for "All About Me" posters.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004:
1. Make a sociogram for Turtle.
2. Bring in materials for "All About Me" posters.
Thursday, December 16, 2004:
1. Finish "All About Me" posters.
Friday, December 17, 2004:
1. Work on your grammar packet (due on Monday).
Monday, December 20, 2004:
1. Read the second chapter (and the first if you haven't read it already) of your Fun Book Report book. Remember that your Fun Book Reports II and Literary Expense Accounts are due on Friday, January 14th!
Tuesday, December 21, 2004:
1. Extra credit project: While your parents are busy running around getting things ready for the holidays, create a Time Capsule! Then, write a letter to yourself that you will open 10 years from now! Instructions for how to build your Time Capsule are located here. The time capsule and letter are worth 10 points extra credit on a PROJECT or 2 missing hw assignments. Bring in the time capsule (not sealed yet) AND the letter to receive the extra credit. Due January 3rd.
Monday, January 17, 2005:
1. Vocab Sheet
2. Spelling HW #11
Tuesday, January 18, 2005:
1. Finish reading chapter 1 and also read chapters 2 & 3 of COA (The City of Ember). DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005:
1. Finish reading ch 4 and read ch 5 in COA (The City of Ember). DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Thursday, January 20, 2005:
1. Read ch 7 & 8 in COA. DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Friday, January 21, 2005:
1. Read ch 9 & 10 in COA. DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Monday, January 17, 2005:
1. Vocab Sheet
2. Spelling HW #11
Tuesday, January 18, 2005:
1. Finish reading chapter 1 and also read chapters 2 & 3 of COE (The City of Ember). DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005:
1. Finish reading ch 4 and read ch 5 in COE (The City of Ember). DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Thursday, January 20, 2005:
1. Read ch 7 & 8 in COE. DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Friday, January 21, 2005:
1. Read ch 9 & 10 in COE. DO NOT READ AHEAD.
Monday, January 24, 2005:
No school today!
Tuesday, January 25, 2005:
1. Spelling HW 5x (regular week 12 hw) AND 10x each (HW #12.5 - words you missed on prequiz)
2. Read chapters 11, 12 and 13 in COE. Please do NOT read ahead.
Wednesday, January 26, 2005:
1. Vocabulary Practice worksheet (Week 12)
2. Read chapters 15 & 16 in COE.
Thursday, January 27, 2005:
1. Rd ch 17 & 18 in COE.
2. Interjection Packet
3. Vocab hw
Friday, January 28, 2005:
1. Rd ch 19 & 20 in COE.
Monday, January 31, 2005:
1. Write an epilogue to The City of Ember; write at least 2 paragraphs.
Tuesday, February 1, 2005:
1. Revise epilogue.
Wednesday, February 2, 2005:
1. no hw!
Thursday, February 3, 2005:
1. Response: (at least 4 sentences): Why do you think Disney, as well as others, changed the original Grimm Brothers' fairytales?
Friday, February 4, 2005:
1. Have a great weekend! No hw!
Monday, February 7, 2005:
1. Brainstorm ideas for your fairytale
Tuesday, February 8, 2005:
1. Begin writing your story
Wednesday, February 9, 2005:
1. Work on your 2 illustrations for your fairytale.
Thursday, February 10, 2005:
1. Work on your fairytale.
Friday, February 11, 2005:
1. Your fairytale is due on Monday, February 14, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005:
1. No HW! Happy Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, February 15, 2005:
1. Write the first paragraph (including thesis statement) of your fairy-tale essay.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005:
1. Write the second & third paragraphs of your fairy-tale essay. We will be working on them in class today.
Thursday, February 17, 2005:
1. Finish your fairy-tale essay and hand it in to me in the morning before (or during advisory).
Friday, February 18, 2005:
1. Happy Winter Carnival! No hw!
Monday, February 28, 2005:
1. spelling HW A
2. Rd 20 or more pages in your book-in-a-week book.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005:
1. spelling HW B
2. Rd 20 or more pages in your book-in-a-week book.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005:
1. Rd 20 or more pages in your book-in-a-week book.
Thursday, March 3, 2005:
1. Rd 20 or more pages in your book-in-a-week book.
Friday, March 4, 2005:
Monday, March 6, 2005:
1. Spelling Hw #14 A (5x each)
Tuesday, March 7, 2005:
1. No school - enjoy the day off!
Wednesday, March 8, 2005:
1. Mystic Merlin Letter #1: This letter may be typed. It must be addressed to "Mystic Merlin," and must be signed with your medieval name of choice (which must be kept a secret!). Your letter will include the following: what you think about your medieval fantasy book so far, who is your favorite character so far, etc. You must also include 2 questions you have about what you have read so far. You may type them if you wish (so others cannot identify your handwriting). Do NOT write the name of your House on your letter. Put it in my box asap the next day.
Thursday, March 9, 2005:
1. Ravenclaws have no hw!
Friday, March 10, 2005:
1. Ravenclaws will take their books home with them, read 2 chapters and write a summary of what they have read.
Monday, March 14, 2005:
1. March Newsletters are due.
2. No HW. Reminder: there will be no spelling or vocabulary this week!
Tuesday, March 15, 2005:
1. Read the next two chapters in your medieval novel.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005:
1. Illustrate an important scene from your medieval novel. Use color unless you are working in charcoal. These will be on display, so do your best!
Thursday, March 17, 2005:
1. Beast packet
Friday, March 18, 2005:
1. Write a mini-essay: Some people say that 'chivalry is dead.' What is "chivalry?" (Define the word.) Who was expected to be chivalrous in the middle ages? Do any of the characters in your book perform acts of chivarly? If so, who? Do you think that 'chivalry is dead,' today? Why or why not? How could one be chivarlous in modern times?
Monday, March 21, 2005:
1. work on your mini essay.
2. Finish reading The Princess, the Cat and the Unicorn If you haven't already done so.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005:
1. Essays are due today!
2. no hw! (Congrats to Ravenclaw for getting the most House Points & a week of no written assignments!)
Wednesday, March 23, 2005:
1. Read Introduction to the Middle Ages
Thursday, March 24, 2005:
1. no hw!
Friday, March 25, 2005:
1. No hw! Have a great weekend!
Monday, March 28, 2005:
1. Spelling List #14 5x each.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005:
2. Spelling hw b (10x each - missed words on quiz).
Wednesday, March 30, 2005:
1. Castle Assignment -see handout for instructions.
Thursday, March 31, 2005:
1. Vocab HW #14.
Friday, April 1, 2005:
1. No hw!
Monday, April 4, 2005:
1. Spelling HW a
Tuesday, April 5, 2005:
1. Spelling HW b
2. Read the second part of "The Measly Middle Ages" handout.
Wednesday, April 6, 2005:
1. no hw!
Thursday, April 7, 2005:
1. Vocab Hw #15
Friday, April 8, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Monday, April 11, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Thursday, April 14, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Friday, April 15, 2005:
1. work on student checklist.
Monday, May 9, 2005:
1. The UN in your room: "In early medieval times, people seldom left their neighborhoods. By the late Middle Ages, they were roving far and wide. Their explorations continue today, as people around the globe trade and communicate with each other. Do you sometimes "talk" to kids around the world on the internet? Do you own clothing and products that come from other countries? Check tags to find out where your possessions come from" and write down a list of 15 things in your room and the places where they were manufactured. - From Knights & Castles
Tuesday, May 10, 2005:
1. Finish reading "Balyn & Balan," and write a short summary of the story.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005:
1. Finish your medieval novel if you haven't already done so.
Thursday, May 12, 2005:
1. 7th graders who have read The Ballad of Sir Dinadan and Catherine Called Birdy will attend a Bulletin Board Party today. If you have read these books but were in another group, you may come to the party and help design the bulletin board for extra credit.
2. Read "the Poor Peasant" and answer questions (worksheet).
Friday, May 13, 2005:
1. 7th graders who have read The Sword of the Rightful King, The Lost Years of Merlin and The Young Merlin Trilogy will attend a Bulletin Board Party today. If you have read these books but were in another group, you may come to the party and help design the bulletin board for extra credit.
2. "Working for the lord" worksheet.
Monday, May 16, 2005:
1. Knights in Armor worksheet
Tuesday, May 17, 2005:
1. Finish Crusade Packet
Wednesday, May 18, 2005:
1.Read pages 304-308 of "The Plots of Sir Mordred" and write a brief summary.
Thursday, May 19, 2005:
1. Read pages 312-315 of "The Plots of Sir Mordred" and write a brief summary.
Friday, May 20, 2005:
1. TBA
Monday, May 23, 2005:
1. Read pages 318-324 of "The Last Battle," and write a brief summary.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005:
1. Read pages 327-330 of "Avalon," and write a brief summary.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005:
1. Answer the comprehension questions for the Ballads "Lord Randall" and "Barbara Allen."
Thursday, May 26, 2005:
1. "Barbara Allen," and "Lord Randall" comparison worksheet.
Friday, May 27, 2005:
1. Create a Ballad. Use the worksheet as a guide.
Current House Points:
Ravenclaw = 150 House Points
Keep trying your best to earn House Points!