This past week, students were able to finish up their Ancient Civilization presentations. They also had a chance to show their grammar skills in a 'Boss Battle' that focused on Subject-Verb Agreement and Classifying Sentence Structures. In addition, they completed a test on Unit 1-4 Vocabulary.
Next week is a shorter week, but we still have just as much learning to do! Students will be introduced to their first novel for the year: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters. We will being reading the novel after focusing on some background knowledge needed. In addition, students will read excerpts from The Odyssey by Homer to strengthen their understanding of material read in the novel.
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Homework Assigned/Appositive Notes
Library
Wednesday:Writing Prompt Warm-Up
Hero's Journey Notes
Thursday: Homework Due/Revising with Appostives
Read Excerpt from The Odyssey
Friday: Boss Battle -- Appositive Phrases and Vocabulary
Read Excerpt from The Odyssey
Next week is a shorter week, but we still have just as much learning to do! Students will be introduced to their first novel for the year: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters. We will being reading the novel after focusing on some background knowledge needed. In addition, students will read excerpts from The Odyssey by Homer to strengthen their understanding of material read in the novel.
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Homework Assigned/Appositive Notes
Library
Wednesday:Writing Prompt Warm-Up
Hero's Journey Notes
Thursday: Homework Due/Revising with Appostives
Read Excerpt from The Odyssey
Friday: Boss Battle -- Appositive Phrases and Vocabulary
Read Excerpt from The Odyssey