"Aloha fellow students! I just flew in from Hawaii. I didn't miss anything in the 3 weeks I was gone, did I? Why are you laughing? I like my grass skirt."
-Carlos
Items listed weeks and months in advance are my best estimate of where we will be at that time. Please note that some dates are subject to change.
Spelling/vocabulary test #9 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), journal #8 (click on this link for the journal writing topic), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
sanction = to give approval for.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 219-234, DOL #24 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on Malcolm X pages 63-69 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
confound = to bewilder; confuse.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011:
Two spelling/vocabulary words (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 201-218, journal #7 (click on this link for the journal writing topic), and personal history assignment (click on this link for more information).
passive = inactive; lacking in energy or willpower.
Day 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird with viewing questions (click on this link for more information), and homework accountability test on There Is No Word For Goodbye pages 115-120 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
Tuesday, October 18, 2011:
Day 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird with viewing questions (click on this link for more information), and day 2 of personal history assignment (click on this link for more information).
Spelling/vocabulary test #8 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #22 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, October 13, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 186-190, journal #6 (click on this link for the journal writing topic), and Write Source pages 11-18.
inscription = something written, carved, or engraved on a surface.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 181-185, DOL #21 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on The War Of The Wall pages 83-94 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
liberation = a state of freedom reached after a struggle.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 173-180, school newspaper candy correction, DOL #20 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and personal history assignment (click on this link for more information).
beckon = to summon or call, usually by a gesture or nod.
Spelling/vocabulary test #7 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #18 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, October 6, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 141-158, journal #6 (click on this link for the journal writing topic), and Write Source pages 11-18.
feign = to pretend.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 131-140, DOL #17 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on Immigrant Kids pages 55-62 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
rehabilitation = the restoring of a person's ability to lead a useful life.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 119-130, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry test 1 "blog" review, and journal #5 (click on this link for the journal writing topic).
painstaking = very careful.
Spelling/vocabulary test #6 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #15 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, September 29, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), and Ruby Bridges part 3 with viewing questions (click on this link for more information).
teeming = full of people or things.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), Ruby Bridges part 2 with viewing questions (click on this link for more information), DOL #14 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on Waiting pages 37-53 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
indomitable = unconquerable.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), Ruby Bridges part 1 with viewing questions (click on this link for more information), and S.R.I. reading comprehension testing.
din = a loud, confused mixture of noises.
Spelling/vocabulary test #5 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #12 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, September 22, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 96-102, and Write Source pages 11-18.
infuriatingly = in a way that makes one very angry.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 89-95, DOL #11 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on A Crush pages 15-26 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
saunter = to walk about slowly.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 76-88, and Write Source writing process group presentations.
vigor = physical or mental strength, energy, or force.
Spelling/vocabulary test #4 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #9 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, September 15, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 46-62, and Write Source writing process group posters.
quarantine = a place where a diseased animal is kept away from others.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 41-45, DOL #8 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on The Iditarod Trail pages 303-311 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
apathy = lack of strong feeling or interest.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 26-40, Write Source writing process group posters, and journal #4 (click on this link for the journal writing topic).
flamboyant = given to showy display; flashy.
Spelling/vocabulary test #3 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #6 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, September 8, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 13-15, Write Source pages 3-8, and journal #3 (click on this link for the journal writing topic).
unperceived = not seen.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011:
Two spelling/vocabulary words (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 11-13, DOL #5 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on A Man Who Had No Eyes pages 6-9
of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
elusive = escaping from capture as by daring, cleverness, or skill.
unobtrusively = in a way that attracts little or no attention.
Spelling/vocabulary test #2 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), DOL #3 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and S.S.R. silent reading time.
Thursday, September 1, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), degrees of reading power (D.R.P.) district testing, and Write Source scavenger hunt part 2.
balk = to refuse to move or act.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 5-7, DOL #2 (click on this link for the DOL assignment), and homework accountability test on A Retrieved Reformation pages 27-36 of the blue literature book (click on the following link homework accountability test schedule for a complete list of reading homework dates, stories, and page numbers for the entire school year).
rehabilitate = to restore to useful life, as through therapy and education.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), reading of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry pages 1-4, Write Source scavenger hunt, Jimmy Valentine, and journal #1 (click on this link for the journal writing topic).
compulsory = that which must be done; required.
Spelling/vocabulary test #1 (click on this link for a list of the week's spelling/vocabulary words), and "Class Presentation Jeopardy!" - will you be on the winning team?
Thursday, August 25, 2011:
Two spelling/vocabulary words (see below) - with guest artist Madonna, final day of multi-media class presentation, and introduction to homework accountability tests.
cherish = to hold dear; treasure.
discreetly = in a polite way; tactfully.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below), "I can do hard things" class theme, and day 3 of multi-media class presentation.
swarthy = having darkish skin.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011:
One spelling/vocabulary word (see below) - with guest artist Sting, day 2 of multi-media presentation, and one spelling/vocabulary word (see below).
suitor = a man who seeks a woman's love.
