Until Further Notice....

 7th & 8th Grade

Please refer to the following link for lesson objectives and homework assignments:

http://gentileworks.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 7th

 8th Grade

Please refer to the following link for lesson objectives and homework assignments:

http://gentileworks.blogspot.com/

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their test on "Ant & Grasshopper" and "The Richer, the Poorer."   They will then continue presenting their projects: an original traditional fable or an example of a modern fable.

Homework -  Classwork pages 7-14 are due tomorrow.  Late work will be accepted, but not for full credit.

Friday, March 4th

8th Grade

Please refer to the following link for lesson objectives and homework assignments:

http://gentileworks.blogspot.com/

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will start the lesson with a review that should help clarify the confusion associated with troublesome verb pairs.  They will then prepare and present their projects: an original traditional fable or an example of a modern fable.

Homework -  The test on "Ant & Grasshopper" and "The Richer, the Poorer" is on Monday, March 7th.  Classwork pages 7-14 are due the following day.

Wednesday, March 2nd

8th Grade

Please refer to the following link for lesson objectives and homework assignments:

http://gentileworks.blogspot.com/

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be introduced to the Chapter 12 Vocabulary words.  Then, they will examine a sample of a modern fable and compare it with its traditional counterpart, "Ant and Grasshopper."

Homework -  Answer the following in a paragraph: Which sister lived the more fulfilling life?  Why?  what do you think Lottie would do differently if she could life her life over again?

Tuesday, March 1st

8th Grade

Please refer to the following link for lesson objectives and homework assignments:

http://gentileworks.blogspot.com/

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to explain the concept of personification from a fable example.  They will then examine the actions and traits that these characters show in order to describe their motivations and values. 

Homework -  Answer the following in a paragraph: When are you more like the ant?  When are you more like the grasshopper?  Explain with examples.