MaryKate McWhirter mcwhirter_mk@dpcaweb.org
We are designed to be imperfectly perfect, to bring creativity & order to our classroom and beyond.
We can learn to communicate kindly & effectively by trusting the Author is still writing our stories.
Genesis 1- God spoke into creation
At Home:
Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry- Read Chapter 10
Study Spelling Words
In Class:
6th Grade: Fix It! Grammar- Week 3, Spelling Worksheet, Vocab Lesson 4 Definitions; Sentence Writing/Structure & Brainstorming Methods
7th Grade: Fix It! Grammar- Week 5, Spelling Worksheet, Vocab Lesson 4 Definitions; Writing Paragraphs & Brainstorming Methods
8th Grade: Fix It! Grammar- Week 16, Spelling Worksheet, Vocab Lesson 4 Definitions; Short Essay Types & Brainstorming Methods
Spelling Quiz on Friday!
(Remember: BONUS QUIZ this week over previous words)
6th Grade: (no nonsense MS words)
belief
therefore
organization
library
misunderstood
7th Grade: (no nonsense MS words)
eliminate
capitalization
civilization
literature
knowledge
8th Grade: (no nonsense MS words)
accidentally
difficulty
necessarily
definitely
familiar
audible vocation visor
dictation spectacle verdict
spectacular spectator dictator
addictive inaudible revise
audition supervise respect
auditorium audience vocal
saxophone avocation predict
prospect stereophonic visible
contradict megaphone phonics
vocalist symphony envision
7th Grade: Book A- Lesson 4
inception renegade overt
incipient vacuous
annihilate vanity
nihilism vaunt
negate aperture
8th Grade: Book B- Lesson 4
extraneous medium
extraterrestrial non sequitur
extrovert obsequious
mediate subsequent
mediocrity sequester
In Electives, we had our Kick Off Event for our Academic Expedition! Students worked through different empathy stations, taking turns being "the elderly" and "the caretaker". Each station simulated different issues that elderly people face: Hearing Loss, Mobility Issues, Vision Loss and Technology. We had great discussion following and so much fun!