Day One Hundred Fifty, 5/12

Today, we ran through a few demonstrations of point of view and play-acted some vocabulary words.  (Prezi)
Today's Song: "Toxicity", System of a Down
Today's Homework: Memorize your poem for tomorrow.
 
Parents:   Book eight is a classic of literature.  A full calendar of events is shown at the right.

Click here for lab instructions, 5/11

 
1. Take the simulated SOL test.  Answer  only 22 questions.

• go to start on your computer
• go to SOL online testing
• click "ePat programs"
• Choose Gr8EnlishReading
• Enter 1st name (or a made up name...your French name? Spanish name? what you wish your parents named you?)

After you answer 22 questions, close the window and click "submit answers" so you can see how many you got right. Tell your number to me.

2. Please respond to the fourth quarter survey.

3. Memorize your poem.  Here is some inspiration.  Watch the whole thing to see a familiar person.

4. Leave a comment:  what is your confidence level going into the SOL on Monday?

Day One Hundred Forty-Eight, 5/10

Today, we went to the library.
 
Today's Homework: Select a "classic: book to read.
 
Parents:  Please talk to your child about your favorite book.

Day One Hundred Forty-Seven, 5/9

Today, we read our poems aloud in class and considered the SOL.
Today's Song: "My Mistakes", Eleanor Friedberger
Today's Homework: Select a classic book to read.
 
Parents:  Progress reports go home on Tuesday. Book eight must be a classic of literature.  A full calendar of events is shown at the right.