MONDAY
The Necklace. De Maupassant was interested in the psychology of characters, so its not surprising that he tells this famous story from the limited point of view, of Mathilde Loisel.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT: From your perspective, how do you view Mathilde? Support your answer using a specific detail from the text.
DUE: Tuesday, 10/26


TUESDAY
Blog assignment due.
Homework: The Sniper
*Read to paragraph #12
"He ground his teeth to overcome the pain."

WEDNESDAY


THURSDAY



FRIDAY
"Sniper" Vocabulary Quiz!!!

We will be in the computer lab today.
****Bring all INDEPENDENT READING materials!!!!

BITSTRIP SITE: Remember to login using your class code.
GLOGSTER SITE: You may create your own account for free.
ANIMOTO: Use the following to update your account to Plus: A4EOct11

MONDAY
Begin reading "Balto," T.C. Boyle

TUESDAY
Homework: Read "Balto" to p.63 (to the break in the page)

WEDNESDAY
BLOG POST: React to the ending of "Balto." Do you agree with what Angelle did? Could you do the same to your parent/guardian?
DUE: Thursday, 10/20

THURSDAY
IN A JOURNAL ENTRY: (Not to be posted to the blog)
Write an alternate ending to your favorite tale. Then come up with a comical moral to go along with it! DUE: Friday, 10/21

FRIDAY
Bring all INDEPENDENT READING materials to class. We will be in the computer lab!!!

TO CREATE A BITSTRIP, follow THIS LINK
Obtain login code from Ms. Molloy and create your avatar.

TO CREATE A GLOGSTER, click here and create your own account.

TO TRY ANIMOTO, click here to try a sample.

MONDAY


No school - Columbus Day



TUESDAY



WEDNESDAY


Introduction to: Independent Reading Assignment

HOMEWORK: Complete reading The Most Dangerous Game

Study guide questions: 3-5

THURSDAY


FRIDAY



INDEPENDENT BOOK DUE!!!
"The Most Dangerous Game" Vocab Quiz words 1-20

October 3 - 7

Monday, 10/3

In-class Critical Lens essay

Tuesday, 10/4

In-class Critical Lens essay

Wednesday, 10/5

Begin Short Story Unit

Thursday, 10/6

Friday, 10/7

Early dismissal for students