Unit 1: Sept. 4 - Oct. 24
You will have a lot of class time to work on these assignments but you will need to do some work at home, especially if you miss a few days of school.
Below you will see the list of assignments, assessments, due dates, then a break down of how you will be assessed by subject for unit 1.
It is very important to learn how to stay organized, communicate with the teacher, and meet deadlines.
Assignments and Other Assessments:
Due on Friday September 13, 2019
Due on Thursday September 19, 2019
You will be placed in a small group book club. We will meet four times to discuss the novel. You will bring your responses to the group during that scheduled time.
Due on Friday October 4, 2019
Due on Monday October 14, 2019
Due on Monday October 14, 2019
7. Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Wednesday October 30, 2019
The test is based on the 35 vocabulary words learned this unit and the grammar lessons from the unit.
8. Figurative Language and Poetry Test
TBA
9. Tuck Everlasting Test
Tuesday October 22, 2019
The test is based on the novel read in class, discussions, and notes taken while reading. This will be an open-book test (you can have your notebook available to you as you write).
10. Geography Research Project
Due date TBD
11. On-Demand Writing Test
Date TBD
12. Public Service Announcement
Due date TBD
Assessment Breakdown
Note: Some assignments will have marks for different subjects. Also, you will notice "Observations & Conversation", which refer to the teacher's assessment of your work during classroom activities. Everything you do in class contributes towards your report card grades.
Oral Communication:
- Tuck Everlasting Test
- Curiosity Presentation
- Geography Research Project Presentation
- Observations & Conversations
Reading:
- Reading Responses from your book club novel
- Poetry Activities
- News Article Test
- Figurative Language and Poetry Activities
- Geography Research (your ability to find and evaluate research)
- Observation & Conversations (especially during book club talks)
Writing:
- Intro Letter
- Picture in a Paragraph
- On Demand Writing Test
- Grammar Test
- Geography Research Project
Media Literacy:
- Website Design
- Curiosity Slideshow
- Geography Research Project Website and Slideshow
- Observation & Conversation
Health:
- Public Safety Announcement
Drama:
- Observations during classroom activities