1) Went over who owes what work. Told students that, as a result of the snow day last Friday and yesterday's absence, I wasn't able to collect and grade some work in time for interim reports. Therefore some reports won't include a grade assignment and may include a comment about owing work.
I'll try to get individual reports sent home with updated grades.
2)Took spelling test missed last Friday.
3) Copied new spelling list (below). 20 extra credit points for having definitions done by tomorrow.
3) Collected assignment for the "Twinkle, Twinkle little Star" chapter. Students must get the assignment, complete it and hand it in as they finish that chapter.
Assignment:
“Twinkle, Twinkle” questions
• Describe how spending time with Emil began to change Brent’s ideas of what is important in life.
• Discuss the difference between Brent at the beginning of the book to now. Are things like clothes, cars, and being popular still a concern for him? What does he value and view as important in his life now?
***Answers should be at least ONE full thesis-proof paragraph each and MUST contain specific details from the novel***
Spelling/Vocab List:
independent (adj.) – not subject to control by others
meant (v) - to have in mind as a purpose
participate (v) - to take part
nervous (adj.) – jumpy, timid, apprehensive
similar (adj.) - having characteristics in common
familiar (adj.) - closely acquainted
cemetery (n) - a burial ground
delicious (adj.) - affording great pleasure
conference (n) - a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern
college (n) - an independent institution of higher learning
