November 28 - December 1

English Lit / English Comp

This week we will be reading "The Last Dog."  The selection begins on page 183 of the textbook.  If you are accessing the story electronically, it can be found under unit 2 small group.  Students will be working on comprehension, analysis, internal/external conflict and resolution, and simple/compound subjects and predicates.  The selection test is tentatively scheduled for December 6th.  Below you will find the study guide and additional practice.

Conventions additional practice
Craft and Structure Additional Practice
"The Last Dog" Study Guide
Word Study Additional Practice

4-Square Organizer Requirements:

The 4-Square is not homework unless students fail to finish during the allotted class time. 


Have a great week!
Mrs. Fowler

November 20 - November 22

English Lit/ English Comp

This week students will be completing the ELA Study Island Benchmark 2.  It is my hope that each student will show growth from the first time it was taken in September.  Students should not be discouraged if they do not score advanced.  We have a little over one marking period in, so there is still a lot to learn.  It's all about growth!

In composition, students are working on argumentative writing.  They are learning how to persuade someone using evidence, warrants, backing, and counterarguments.  I have  been impressed with what I have seen thus far!


Make it a great week!
Mrs. Fowler

November 13 - November 17

English Lit/ English Comp

This week we will be finishing "Danger!  This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!"  We will continue to practice the skills associated with this selection (text analysis, text structure, action/linking verbs, and word study) throughout the week.  The test on this selection will be on Thursday.  Students should complete the study guide to prepare for the test.  In addition to completing the study guide, I recommend studying the closure quizzes from throughout the unit and completing the additional practice for any area that students are having trouble with.  Rereading the selection the day before the test is also helpful.

Study Guide 
Action and Linking Verbs Additional Practice
Text Structure Additional Practice
Vocabulary Additional Practice
Additional Practice Answer Key

Have a great week!
Mrs. Fowler

November 6 - November 10

English Lit/ English Comp

At the beginning of this week,  students will be working on some cold reads and Study Island.

Toward the middle/end of the week, students will begin the short story, "Danger!  This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!"  We will focus on the characteristics of informational writing, vocabulary, action and linking verbs, and text analysis.

The test will be next Thursday.
"Danger! This Trip to Mars Could Bore You to Death!" Study Guide
Additional Practice Word Study
Additional Practice Craft and Structure
Additional Practice Action and Linking Verbs
Additional Practice Answer Key

Another great way to prepare for the test is to review the skill sections that appear after the story in the textbook.  Many of the questions that appear on the text are taken from these sections.


Photos from our story snowball fight: