VOCAB WORDS for the week of Oct. 19-23

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EXTRA CREDIT: Due Fri. Oct. 23

Do an author study on Sharon Creech (Cores 1, 2, 3) or Richard Peck (Core 4). Provide information about the author's life, other literature he/she has written, quotes from interviews, etc. You will present this to the class. You may use powerpoint, photo story, or create a poster. If this assignment is presented by Oct. 23, you will receive 15 points extra credit on your lowest test grade!!!!!!!

Book Review due Monday, Oct. 19

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VOCABULARY WORDS for Oct. 5-9

This week we are focusing on homonyms (words that sound alike, but are spelled differently). Look at the comments section to see the list.

Congratulations to Ms. Waterman and Mr. Koczot

Congratulations on your proposal! Use this spot to post your good wishes for the couple who is about to get hitched!

VOCAB. WORDS for Sept. 21-25

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Class Novels

I want to hear how you like our new class novel. Cores 1, 2, and 3 are reading Walk Two Moons and Core 4 is reading A Long Way from Chicago. What does everyone like so far about these books??? Talk to me!