January 12, 2012

Journal Entry # 39
Who was the funniest person you know?  What makes them funny?

Writing Assignment #7

What are some reactions people have to newcomers?
                                      OR
What's the impact (good or bad) of being popular?

This assignment: is worth 2 (two) test grades.
                             must be at least 5-7 paragraphs in length.
                             is due no later than Friday, January 20, 2012.
These are both topics, or themes, that we have discussed in class and/or have written about in our journals.  Use you experiences in and out of class to shape and develop your writing. 

January 11, 2012

Journal Entry #  38

If you could meet a live famous person who would it be?  Why?

January 10, 2012

Journal Entry #37
What is your favorite smell?  Explain in at least 1 paragraph.

Classwork
In small groups you will continue reading Stargirl.  Begin on page 13.  Take turns reading the text aloud.

January 09, 2012

Journal Entry # 36
What is something you would like to learn to do?  Explain.  1 paragraph.

Classwork

January 06, 2012

Journal Entry # 35
What does it mean to be popular?  Explain its benefits/impact.  1 paragraph.

Class Share Out of Journal Entries!!
Thanks for sharing your thinking:
     Elfreda                        Aiden
     Janece                          Muktar
     Laura                           Juan                      
     Erick                           Thomas
     Adreanna                     Mr. Green 
     Damian                        Eddie
     Natalie
    

Quarter 2 Novel     

We have begun to look at Stargirl, a Jerry Spinelli book.  Some of us have already ready this novel.  It is a text that is used at many grade levels.  We will be reading it with a focus on Characters, Character Traits, and Character Motivation.

Today we read  in class

Characters introduced so far:
      Stargirl  Caraway
      Kevin
      Uncle Pete
       Leo Borlock (narrator)

Character traits
Stargirl:  dresses differently - long dress/skirt
                doesn't seem to mind/notice being different
                 appears to be quiet-or not talkative

Leo:  "collect" porcupine neckties
            
     

January 04-05, 2012

No Journal Entries.

GRADE Assessments during class time.

January 03, 2012

Welcome Back!!

Journal Entry #  34
Who named you (gave you your name), and how does your name define you?  
      Example:  Alvin=friend