October, my favorite month!

Thought of the week:

If you could fly in a hot air balloon over any city in the world, what city would you choose?



In Language Arts classes this week, we will continue studying elements of The Sentence. This week's focus will be on Fragments, Run-Ons, and Conjunctions. Do you know what these are?

This will be our final week for short stories. Next week we will begin reading our first classroom novel. Can you guess which one we might read? Here is a hint: it is a story about two amazing women who overcome immeasurable odds.

If you didn't check out a book for the next book report, please do so as soon as possible. Be sure to show it to me once you get it!

Week of September 24

Thought of the week:

What is something you believe most people consider a chore that you actually enjoy doing?

Language Arts classes have begun studying the components of The Sentence. They will continue to delve further into that topic this week.

The Advanced Reading class will learn about Rorschach tests while reading Flowers for Algernon. Maybe they'll even learn a little about their peers through the tests they will be taking this week!

The author, O. Henry, will be the focus in periods 6 & 8 this week. Also, these classes will be selecting new novels for the next book report.

9/14/07

The OLSAT test will be given during 4th period on Wednesday, September 19. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast the morning of testing.

Students will begin learning the components of 'The Sentence' during LA class next week. In Reading class, students will continue reading exciting short stories.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Benson 9/7/07

Accelerated Reader tests due September 21. Tests can be taken in the IMC before school or during study hall.

Next week we will continue studying Nouns and read Short Stories. The OLSAT test will tentatively be given on Sept. 12 during 4th period.