8th week's lessons 10/20 - 10/24 - 2008

Aloha, it was great to see many of you at the homecoming dance. It looked like you were having a good time. I also want to thank those of you who participated in the the "Boxes of Love" project, you have helped other families to have a good time during the holidays. This is a big week for us as we wrap up our introductory vocabulary unit. You will have a 200 point test on Friday - make sure you are well prepared. Also make sure you are current in Fahrenheit 451. Finally this is the last week to make up any vocabulary cards or S.S.Reading you maybe missing.

Monday 10/20
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Review Worksheets
3. Strategies for Unlocking Word Meaning (homework)
4. Read Fahrenheit 451 (homework)

Tuesday 10/21
1. Review all Vocabulary
2. Read and discuss Fahrenheit 451
3. Part One Reading Guide (homework)
4. Study, Study, Study

Wednesday 10/22
1. Fahrenheit 451 quiz
2. Review Vocabulary
3. Lecture: Genre and The Novel
4. Read “The Sieve and the Sand” (homework)
5. Study, Study, Study

Thursday 10/23
1. Practice Vocabulary Test
2. Lecture: Science Fiction
3. Part Two Reading Guide Worksheet (homework)

Friday 10/24
1. Vocabulary Final Test (200 points)
2. Finish Lecture
3. Finish Reading Guide (homework)
4. Read Fahrenheit 451 (homework)
5. Review all Idioms: Week one to Week six

Be intentional - Make every action count!