Weekend
Thursday Evening
Tests
Spelling & Vocabulary for week of August 18
argument: giving several reasons to support your point
“Her argument for having a free dress day every day was really poor.”
assert: to say with confidence or force
“The teacher asserted her voice which made everyone stop and look.”
citation: to quote a passage, a reference, or a person who is an authority
“Give three citations of your research for each part of your report.”
conclusion: the final part of an article that summarizes the earlier parts, and a statement of opinion or decision
“Be sure your report’s conclusion includes your opinion.”
evidence: reasons which will prove or disprove an argument
“Is there any real evidence that space aliens exist?”
express: to put thoughts into words; to show or reveal
“Please express yourself without being unkind to others.”
inference: a hint or suggestion; to learn or understand without being directly told (this word is similar to infer – it’s just a different form)
“What inference can you draw from Harry Potter’s actions?”
passage: a part or section of a written work
“Read the passage from Hoot and answer the following questions.”
simile: figurative speech comparing two dissimilar things which uses “like” or “as.”
“Playing chess with Abby is like trying to out think a computer.”
“His temper is like a volcano.”
summarize: to make a brief description of the facts or actions of a story
“Please summarize the story in 200 words or less.” (this word is similar to summary)
thesis: the subject, or main idea of a story or piece of writing
“Be sure to put a thesis sentence in your introductory paragraph.”
tone: the writer’s attitude toward the material or reader (playful, formal, intimate, angry, serious, ironic, outraged, baffled, tender, etc.)
“I couldn’t take the story seriously because of the author’s humorous tone.”
Thursday Evening
Wednesday Evening
Tuesday Evening
This Week
I keep a small amount of extra supplies in my room for sale during the year, but now is the best time to buy when Target and other stores are having their sales!
Hey students,
I’m not hip when it comes to music. What would you like to hear when the Yosemite slide show is playing?
Give me the titles and artists, and I’ll see what I can do! (Of course it’s gotta be clean.)
– Maestro Chris
Wednesday Evening
Monday Evening
For Friday
For Thursday
For Wednesday
Parents: Phone the school for daily updates to hear what is new with us. We are scheduled to be back at 6PM on Friday. If we are late, I will phone from the road with an estimated time of arrival.
Students staying behind: Get caught up on any late work you have not turned in. Do the science questions and 2 English essays that I have left for you with Directora Linda. Turn them in on Monday. I will NOT accept late work for these assignments.
Notices / Noticias
Yosemite Trip
Homework
