Classical Mythology
Please read the myths I've posted below the blog entitled, Classical Mythology.
For more information on mythology, click here. Solar Eclipse!
Do you know what a Solar Eclipse is? Do you know how to observe one? Have you seen those cool glasses they're selling at 7-Eleven?
We can see one on May 21. The next time we can see one is in 2030. So don't miss this one! Here is some more information: Solar Eclipse Here is how to watch it safely: How to Observe ![]() Urban Legend: Is Paul Really Dead?
Would The Beatles actually bring in a look-alike after Paul died and then leave a bunch of clues in their music and movies to tell everyone? Why would they do that?
But there are SO MANY CLUES! It has to be true! Or does it? Find out what an urban legend is here. ![]() The Beatles!
What do you know about The Beatles? Have you heard them before? Any favorite songs?
International Essay Contest
All students will be participating in this. Please read the rules and you can get started early. We will be discussing this more later on in the month.
More Information: HERE! Spring Break!
Where are you going and what are you going to do on the Spring Break?
Me? Camping. Comic Book Report
You will be summarizing a key event in “Where the Red Fern Grows” by creating a comic strip.
![]() Your comic strip should include the following: -The title of the novel and the author -All 8 storyboard squares will be used. -There should be a clear beginning, middle and end that summarizes the event. -All dialogue should be in a dialogue bubble. -All narration should be in a square. -Illustrations should be colored neatly and match the dialogue and narration. Here is a practice template. New Poll!
In your opinion, since the beginning of the year, which subject area has had the most homework? Write any comments here and cast your vote in the poll section.
Please be honest! Where the Red Fern Grows
This is the next novel we will be reading. I've put a link to some audio of some chapters. See below, under novels.
Foreshadowing...
What is it?
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Reading
Article of the Week (example close-read here) (example reflection here) (reflection assessment here) Chronic Truancy Man Wants Face Transplant No to Fast-Food Toys History of Halloween Faraway Planet Sid's Comeback World's Worst Password Lady Gaga Steve Jobs World's Newest Country The First Mummy in 3000 Years Vocabulary Listen to Unit 4 words Listen to Unit 5 words Listen to Unit 6 words Listen to Unit 7 words Listen to Unit 8 words Listen to Unit 9 words Play Hangman! Grammar Unit 34-39 (Conditionals) Novels Rascal Chapter One Audio Chapter 1-9 questions Vocabulary practice ![]() Workbook Packet ![]() Listen:
![]() Guidelines Examples Resources Previous poll results: Reading edges out writing. Chocolate Cake beats up on Apple Pie. Windows before Mac. No Christmas tree this year for many. Soccer barely boots out Basketball. K-pop out performs J-pop. Charlotte sails over Slake. Chocolate is our favorite ice cream. Soccer pins wrestling. Teacher-led conferences over Student-led conferences. |
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