Periods 1 & 2 will have a grammar test on Thursday. All periods will have a reading test on Friday. Study vocabulary and main idea/supporting details. Homework tonight for period 1 is to fill out the figurative worksheet. There are 5 areas. Each area needs to be defined and example given. Idiom, simile, and metaphor also get a picture drawn. Homework tonight for period 3 is to start working on there short research paper on an animal that has adaptations that makes the animal unique. A worksheet was given to each student with specific directions. This is due Monday. Period 1 homework is due the next day we are in school. Tomorrow is Day 1, art. Please dress warm! Have a great week! Mrs. Herring
Students will be engaged in English Language Arts. We will focus on the Common Core Standards which will prepare the students for the PSSA/Common Core Tests. We will be recalling information, building skills/concept areas, using strategic thinking and using extended thinking.