Monday, April 30, 2012

Tomorrow, students will take the unit test for To Kill a Mockingbird.  This test counts as the third cumulative task for the year.  I am giving students a choice for the written response.  They may write it tonight at home, or tomorrow during class.  It will count the same either way.

Here it is:

Our entire novel unit revolves around the essential question: What is tolerance and how can we promote it?  In the novel, Atticus says, "You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

-What does Atticus mean by this statement?

-Discuss one instance in shich Jem/Scout learn the meaning of this.  Be sure to explain how they learn it.

-How can we promote tolerance?

Monday, April 23, 2012

Reminder:  We will be finishing To Kill a Mockingbird in class tomorrow.  Due to the State Math exam, the unit test for the novel will be given next Tuesday. 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012


Welcome back everyone!  Here are some important reminders to keep in mind as you get back into the school routine.

1.  Study Guide Work (vocabulary, "The Facts," and "Focus on Thinking") for chapters 12-23 are due this Friday, 4/13/12.

2.  ELA state exam will be given next week (Tuesday-Thursday).