Week 3

Sorry for being so lax, kids.  Here's a copy of the Week 3 questions.  They're due Monday like normal!

Also, here's a copy of the journal question that's due on Wednesday.

1. Complete ONE journal question for Week 3.  Choose one of the journals below to complete.  Remember your journal must be one COMPLETE page (front and back if hand written, skipping lines or double spaced if typed). 
1. Question 1: In this story there are 2 white people that are nice or helpful to the African-American characters in this book—Mr. Jamison and Jeremy.  Both have trouble with other white characters because of the relationships they form with the Logans.  Why do you think they risk their reputations for their friendships and would you do the same thing or have you ever risked a relationship because of what you think is “right”?
2. Question 2: Why do you think the Logan children were so excited about the books they received on Christmas?  Has there ever been a gift you were so excited to receive?  What was it, and why was it so important to you?

Vocab and Vocab Check are on Tuesday--don't forget!

Hope you're enjoying the book!
Mrs. Doenges :)

Creating Crossword/Word Search Puzzles Online

You can make your Crossword Puzzles or Word Searches Online.  Here are some sites that could help:
http://www.puzzle-maker.com/
http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=9293083&CFTOKEN=11446436

Don't forget to make a key!

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Begins!

Once again, we are starting a new novel!  Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry begins TODAY (1-10).  I will try to get some pages updated for you as soon as I can.  Some noteable dates:

• Quiz over Chapter 1 on FRIDAY 1/14
• Students in #1 desks (6D: E.C., P.D., G.S., L.L.; 6P: B.A., L.L., H.S., N.E.; 6W: T.S., A.C., M.S., S.K.) have their Vocab Assignment (make a crossword puzzle or word search using 10 vocab words) due THURSDAY 1/13
• Students in #2-4 will receive the vocab assignment from #1 on Friday it will be due on TUESDAY 1/18
• Students in #2 desk will come up with 3 questions for their group's discussion--exception (6P's green group will have H.H. come up with questions)
• Reading Check Questions and Chapter 1-3 due TUESDAY 1/18
• Vocabulary and Vocab Check due TUESDAY 1/18
• Journal due WEDNESDAY 1/19 (choose any 1 journal question)

**IF we miss school for any reason (i.e. Snow Day), the day you return, you are still expected to have completed that assignment!  If there is a quiz scheduled for Thursday and we miss Tuesday and Wednesday, you will STILL have a quiz Thursday.

Quarter 2 Vocabulary Words

Vocab Test is next week!!  Here is the list of words that will be on the test:

• disgruntled
• mete
• dapper
• allude
• fractious
• bamboozle
• conundrum
• somber
• snivel
• amuck
• retribution
• lethargic
• expectation
• doldrums
• discord
• dissonance
• din
• trivium
• famine

Last Week! Week 4!

Last week, everyone!  The best part of the book is now!  We'll see if your predictions will come true!
Keep reading,
Mrs. Doenges :)

Week 3 Assignments

New Ideas!

I have been mulling (or thinking) over an idea for the last few days that should help the classes out.  What I have decided is this:  you will now be allowed to decide which JOURNAL question for the week to which you want to respond.  That means you choose ONE JOURNAL QUESTION and still write the required one page front and back skipping lines.  I'm hoping this will allow you more time to really think about the journal prompt that you choose to respond to.  Your journal will still be due on Wednesdays!

Tomorrow is the Chapter 1-7 Quiz!  Be sure to review your questions!  Remember: setting is the YEAR and CITY, STATE they are in.

Explanation of Gershold Bulkley and Matthew's argument:  Bulkley thinks that The King of England should be allowed to rule Connecticut with a govenor that is appointed by the King.  Matthew wants the people of Connecticut to rule themselves without the King's input or thoughts.  **Remember, this is before America will decide to rebel against England in the Revolutionary War and take over ruling themselves (that happened in 1776--this is only 1687).

Many have asked, "What happened to Nat?"  He comes and goes in the book.  Keep in mind, he lives on a boat and the boat goes between Wethersfield and Saybrook through the Spring and Summer.  Be patient--he returns!

Keep Reading!
Mrs. D :)