1/30/14 - TH

* * *   START OF SECOND QUARTER * * *
* * *   $5.0 FOR AUCTION PROJECT STILL DUE (DONATIONS)
*  * *  $10.00 for Bowling (End of Quarter Activity) THIS FRIDAY


I.  WORD ASSOCIATION WORKSHEET
- looking at words, define what they are
-with each new word, make associations on how they might connect
* strong readers do this automatically while reading; struggling readers do not
* often struggling readers don't work through the connotation/association process


II.  VOCABULARY WEEK 15
- review answers/correct mistakes
- continue sentences if you finish early
* 20 sentences (open subject) due FRIDAY

III.  MIDDLE AGES PERSON - research
- FAST, ONE-SESSION POSTER PROJECT
- Quickly review your notes; quickly look up significance of person one more time
- one class period to create poster; use format on whiteboard; PRIORITIZE
- design first; use light pencil; focus on writing next
- a long, mini-essay paragraph; choose what NOT to say
- must cover who person is, when lived, where from, what accomplished or known for
  and a few bits of background information that seem to help explain this person better
* Poster will look like a rough draft; a NEAT rough draft
* use time to finish in the time you have; not graded on perfection

WE'LL ALSO BE FINISHING UP OUR EASYcbm TESTING (ONE-MINUTE PASSAGE READING).

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HOMEWORK - No Crossword this week
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__    VOCAB WEEK 15 packet DAY 3-4 (due by FRI)
         * sentences on any subject or topic, using words and idioms (due FRI)

___  finish VOCAB WEEK 15 SENTENCES once you've verified the words 
        * sentences on any subject or topic -- use vocab words AND idioms! (due FRI)

__  continue ATLAS page 148, "EASTERN EUROPE"
      20 facts or observations (detailed sentences DUE FR)