SPELLING L4 – Greek Word Parts Spelling Focus: Many words are made up of Greek word parts. Hydro means "water," chronos means "time," thermo means "heat," and meter means "device for measuring." MONDAY 10/10: Write L4 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions.You can use the following website … [Read more...]
Mrs. Dyogi’s Maternity Leave + 6th grade Parent Conferences
Dear Junior High Parents, Blessings to you and your families! I just want to inform you that I sent a letter home with your children today about adjustments to my maternity leave and the effect on our 6th grade Parent Conference Schedule for next week. I have attached a digital copy of the letter for you in case the hard copy didn't make it home. Please take the time to read … [Read more...]
Week of 10.3.16 – 8th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
READING AR Program - at least 40% of your point goal must be met by TUESDAY 10/4 in order to get full AR credit for Progress Reports. If you are reading a very lengthy book, you MUST be at least halfway through your book. Your original AR point goal must be reached by THURS 11/10 for the 1st Trimester Report Card SPELLING (You can find your L3 Spelling Words … [Read more...]
Week of 10.3.16 – 7th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
READING AR Program - at least 40% of your point goal must be met by TUESDAY 10/4 in order to get full AR credit for Progress Reports. If you are reading a very lengthy book, you MUST be at least halfway through your book. Your original AR point goal must be reached by THURS 11/10 for the 1st Trimester Report Card SPELLING MONDAY 10/3: Word Study Sheets for … [Read more...]
Week of 10.3.16 – 6th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
READING AR Program - at least 40% of your point goal must be met by TUESDAY 10/4 in order to get full AR credit for Progress Reports. If you are reading a very lengthy book, you MUST be at least halfway through your book. Your original AR point goal must be reached by THURS 11/10 for the 1st Trimester Report Card SPELLING MONDAY 10/3: Word Study Sheets for … [Read more...]
Week of 9.26.16 – 6th ENGLISH HW + PROJECTS
SPELLING L3 – Words with ei and ie. Spelling Focus: Long e can be spelled ei and ie: ceiling, field TUESDAY 9/27: Write L3 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions. You can use the Glossary in the back of your book for definitions. (Due FRI 9/30) FRIDAY 9/30: Word Study Sheets for 8 CHOSEN … [Read more...]
Week of 9.26.16 – 7th ENGLISH + PROJECTS
SPELLING L3 – One Consonant or Two? Spelling Focus: Sometimes double consonants stand for one sound. For example, you hear the sound /f/ one time in different and the sound /m/ in recommend. TUESDAY 9/27: Write L3 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions. You can use the Glossary in the back … [Read more...]
Week of 9.27.16 – 8th ENGLISH HW + PROJECTS
SPELLING L3 - Words with Digraphs Spelling Focus: The digraphs tu and ti can stand for the sound /ch/. The digraphs ci, ss, and ti can stand for the sound /sh/. TUESDAY 9/27: Write L3 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD - in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD - from the dictionary) definitions.You can use the following website for definitions: … [Read more...]
Week of 9.19.16 – 6th ENGLISH HW + PROJECTS
NO SPELLING THIS WEEK! TUESDAY 9/20: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Catholic University Project - ALL SECTIONS COMPLETED (Due WED 9/21 in 1st Block) Please click on this link for Project info and SAMPLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER! Catholic University FREEWRITE (Due WED 9/21) Catholic University FREEWRITE - SAMPLE INTERVIEW REFLECTION for Catholic University Speakers (Due FRI … [Read more...]
Week of 9.19.16 – 7th ENGLISH HW + PROJECTS
NO SPELLING THIS WEEK! TUESDAY 9/20: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Catholic University Project - ALL SECTIONS COMPLETED (Due WED 9/21 in 1st Block) Please click on this link for Project info and SAMPLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER! WEDNESDAY 9/21: Catholic University FREEWRITE (Due THUR 9/22) Catholic University FREEWRITE - SAMPLE INTERVIEW REFLECTION for Catholic University … [Read more...]