Author Archives: MFinnegan

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ELA 7–test on No Excuses words on Thursday; test on Fever on 9/9

Religion–complete pope packet

ELA 8–test on No Excuses words on Thursday; test on The Outsiders on 9/9

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:  TRIP TOMORROW–BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:20. DEPARTURE IS 7:30 SHARP.  THE 8TH GRADE DOES NOT NEED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR NEXT WEEK–PIZZA PARTY MONDAY FOR CELEBRATING SPELLING BEE WINNERS AND PICNIC FROM 7TH GRADE ON TUESDAY.

ELA–read chapters 13-15 of The Little Prince and do worksheets for them; test on book on Tuesday

social studies–STUDY chpt. 23 and study guides for final on Monday

religion–good copy of performance assessment

social studies–read section 4, chpt. 23 and take notes

ELA–grammar final tomorrow: review and note any questions

religion–choose 2 social justice themes to write about; write 3 paragraphs on one of them: 1. explain the theme in your own words; 2. what are the challenges that face you and your family in carrying out this theme? Give personal examples.; 3. How can you be a “light in a dark world”? How can you and your family practice the ideals in the theme?

social studies–read sect 2 of chpt. 23 and do note-taking guide

ELA–review grammar; read chapter 9 in book and do worksheet

social studies– read chpt. 23, section 1 and complete note-taking guide

ELA–worksheets for chpts. IV and V of The Little Prince

finals–grammar Thursday; reading Monday; social studies Monday

Field Day tomorrow:  Wear 8th grade shirt and gym shorts. Bring sunscreen, towel, and a water bottle.

religion–study for final on Friday

7th ELA–For Monday:

Read “Key Item,” p. 432 and complete both sides of the worksheet

Look over all of the grammar in your notes and workbook that we have completed. Look over the list of expected skills for your exam. Bring any questions to school on Monday.

Reading final will be on Friday, June 5.  Grammar will be on Monday, June 8.

*Tomorrow is the trip to Casa Toro with Mrs. Deterville. Bring $18 for lunch.

Tomorrow is Dress Down Day. There is no theme–it is student’s choice. Be appropriate–no short shorts, no tank  tops or spaghetti straps; no leggings/jeggings.

ELA–Spelling  and vocabulary final tomorrow; poetry explication paper due tomorrow; grammar workbook p. 159, complete to #15

religion–final on Friday