Week of February 24, 2019

Weekly Announcements:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Wednesday, 2/26 Ash Wednesday Mass at 10:30 AM.

C. Friday, 2/29 African American Heritage Presentations at 9:00 AM.

D. Remember to re-register your child for the 2020-2021 school year.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 24,2020: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

The 6^th grade will be reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Please read chapters 1 and 2 by Monday, 3/3.

The 6^th grade is currently working on Unit 2- Animal Allies in My Perspectives. This week we will be reading “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog” by Pamela S. Turner. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the computer programs that we are using can be found at the top of my blog:

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

Common Lit assignment is due on Friday, 2/29.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 4: Egyptian Civilization

***TEST ON CHAPTER 4 THURSDAY, 2/28

Monday, 2/24: Study Chapter 4 notes for Test

Tuesday, 2/25: Study Chapter 4 notes for Test

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due tomorrow, February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

The 7^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Please read chapter 1 by Monday, 3/3.

The 7^th grade is working on Unit 2- A Starry Home in My Perspectives. This week we will continue reading “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” media radio play by Michael McDonough, Producer. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the computer programs that we are using can be found at the top of my blog:

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

Common Lit assignment is due on Friday, 2/29.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1774-1783)

TEST ON CHAPTER 4 THURSDAY, 2/28

Monday, 2/24: Study Chapter 4 notes for Test

Tuesday, 2/25: Study Chapter 4 notes for Test

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due tomorrow, February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

The 8^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Please read chapter 1 by Monday, 3/3

The 8^th grade is working on Unit 2- The Holocaust in My Perspectives. This week we will continue reading “The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2” by playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the computer programs that we are using can be found at the top of my blog:

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

Common Lit assignment is due on Friday, 2/29.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 19: The Industrial Age (1876-1900)

TEST ON CHAPTER 19 WEDNESDAY, 2/27

Monday, 2/24: Study Chapter 19 notes for Test

Tuesday, 2/25: Study Chapter 19 notes for Test

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due tomorrow, February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

                                  
                              HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

Week of February 17, 2020

Weekly Announcements:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Wednesday, 2/19 100^th Day of School Celebration

C. Remember to re-register your child for the 2020-2021 school year.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 17,2020: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

The 6^th grade will be reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. The publisher is Disney-Hyperion and the publication date is 2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 6^th grade is working on Unit 2- Animal Allies in My Perspectives. This week we continue reading from “My Life with Chimpanzees” by Jane Goodall. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 4: Egyptian Civilization

We will be discussing ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom this week

TEST ON CHAPTER 4 NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, 2/18: No new words this week

Wednesday, 2/19:  Read pages 158-165 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Friday, 2/21.

Vocabulary for the Week:

No new vocabulary

Questions to Answer:

Chapter 4 Review page 167

Use Vocabulary 1-5

Write each statement with the correct answer

Recall Facts: Questions 9, 10, 11 (Restate the answer in the question)

Questions 12 and 13 (Write the question and correct answer-letter and answer)

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

The 7^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The publisher is Deckle Edge and the publication date is 4/20/2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 7^th grade is working on Unit 2- A Starry Home in My Perspectives. This week we will continue reading “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” by Ray Bradbury. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1774-1783)

TEST ON CHAPTER 4 NEXT WEEK

Tuesday,2/18: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Thursday, 2/20.

Wednesday,2/19:  Read pages 135-139 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Friday, 2/21.

Vocabulary for the Week:

Francis Marion, Comte de Rochambeau, Battle of Yorktown, Treaty of Paris of 1783

Questions to Answer:

Chapter 4 Review pages 141-142

Reviewing Vocabulary 1-4

Write each statement with the correct answer (letter and answer)

Comprehension and Critical Thinking: Questions 5a, 5c, 6a, 6b, 8b, 8c (Restate the answer in the question)

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

The 7^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The publisher is Deckle Edge and the publication date is 4/20/2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 8^th grade is working on Unit 2- The Holocaust in My Perspectives. This week we will continue reading “The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I” by playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 19: The Industrial Age (1876-1900)

TEST ON CHAPTER 4 NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, 2/18: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB.

No new vocabulary this week.

Wednesday, 2/19:  Review for test

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

Questions to Answer:

Chapter 4 Review pages 629-630

Reviewing Vocabulary 1-7

Write each statement with the correct answer from the Chapter.

Comprehension and Critical Thinking: Questions 8a, 8b, 9b (Restate the answer in the question)

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. 

Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

                                 HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

Week of February 10, 2020

Weekly Announcements:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Monday, 2/10- Re-Registration opens for returning students in grades K-7

C. No school Thursday, Friday, and Monday.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 10,2020: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

The 6^th grade will be reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. The publisher is Disney-Hyperion and the publication date is 2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 6^th grade is working on Unit 2- Animal Allies in My Perspectives. This week we will be reading from “My Life with Chimpanzees” by Jane Goodall. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

  

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 4: Egyptian Civilization

We will be discussing ancient Egyptians during the Middle Kingdom this week

Monday, 2/10: No new vocabulary this week

Tuesday, 2/11:  Read pages 148-157 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Tuesday, 2/18.

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 147- Reading Check

2. pg. 147- Review 1, 3, 4

3. pg. 151- Reading Check

4. pg. 152- Reading Check

5. pg. 154- Reading Check

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

The 7^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The publisher is Deckle Edge and the publication date is 4/20/2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 7^th grade is working on Unit 2- A Starry Home in My Perspectives. This week we will be reading “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” by Rad Bradbury. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1774-1783)

Monday, 2/10: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB.

No new vocabulary this week

Tuesday, 2/11:  Read pages 117-134 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Tuesday, 2/18.

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 121- Assessment Questions: 1a, 2a, 2b

2. pg. 127- Reading Check

3. pg. 131- Reading Check

4. pg. 132- Reading Check

5. pg. 134- Assessment Check: 2b, 3a, 4a

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

The 7^th grade will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The publisher is Deckle Edge and the publication date is 4/20/2006.

The children can buy or order the book themselves or I can order it for them. The book with tax is $6.50. If you would like me to order the book for you, please have the money in by/before Tuesday, 2/18. We will begin reading the book on Monday, February 24 (unless the books have not arrived yet).

The 8^th grade is working on Unit 2- The Holocaust in My Perspectives. This week we will be reading “The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I” by playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize.

Links to the following programs can be found at the top of my blog:

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 19: The Industrial Age (1876-1900)

Monday, 2/10: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB.

No new vocabulary this week.

Tuesday, 2/11: Read pages 610-627 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Tuesday, 2/18.

Vocabulary for the Week:

None

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 624- Reading Check

2. pg. 626- Reading Check

3. pg. 627- Reading Check

4. pg. 627- Assessment Questions: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. An outline is posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies. If you have any questions, please see me this week!

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

                                 HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

Week of February 3, 2020

Weekly Announcements:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Monday, 2/3- Prayer Service and Blessing of the Throats for the Fest of St. Blaise at 9:00AM. Honors Assembly will follow.

C. February Calendars will be sent home today.

D. Wednesday, 2/5 Trip to the Museum of Natural History with Mr. Montas. If you have any questions, please see him.

E. Friday, 2/7 12:00 Dismissal due to a Faculty Meeting. The After-School Program will be in session.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 3,2020: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

We will be starting Unit 2 in My Perspectives. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 4: Egyptian Civilization

We will be discussing the Middle Kingdom this week

Monday, 2/3: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Thursday, 2/6.

Tuesday, 2/4:  Read pages 134-147 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Friday, 2/7.

Vocabulary for the Week:

Civil War p.151, famine p.151, cost-benefit analysis p.152, pharaoh p.159, reign p.159, rural p.161

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 139- Review Questions 4, 5, 6

2. pg. 143- Reading Check

3. pg. 144- Reading Check

4. pg. 145- Reading Check

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. After everyone chooses a person to research, an outline will be posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

We will be starting Unit 2 in My Perspectives. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1774-1783)

Monday, 2/3: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Thursday, 2/6.

Tuesday, 2/4:  Read pages 112-125 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Friday, 2/7.

Vocabulary for the Week:

strategy, mercenaries, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Friedrich von Steuben, Bernardo de Galvez, John Paul Jones, George Rogers Clark

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 116- Assessment Questions: 3a, 4a, 4b

2. pg. 118- Reading Check

3. pg. 119- Analyzing Primary Sources

4. pg. 120- Reading Check

5. pg. 121- Reading Check

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. After everyone chooses a person to research, an outline will be posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

We will be starting Unit 2 in My Perspectives. Homework will be assigned in class during the week.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned in class. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

**** Success Maker- please complete an hour of Language Arts each week. This includes what you complete in school.

****Edulastic. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6^th grade will again complete on the computer.

Please check Google Classroom for notifications for assignments in each of the above programs.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 19: The Industrial Age (1876-1900)

Monday, 2/3: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Thursday, 2/6.

Tuesday, 2/4:  Read pages 610-627 in your textbook. Answer the questions listed below on looseleaf- Due Friday, 2/7.

Vocabulary for the Week:

conspiracy, specialization, strike, Frederick W. Taylor, Knights of Labor, Terence V. Powderly, American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, collective bargaining, Mary Harris Jones, Haymarket Riot, Homestead strike, Pullman strike

Questions to Answer: Restate the answer in the question

1. pg. 621- Reading Check

2. pg. 622- Reading Check

3. pg. 622- Assessment Questions: 1a, 2a, b, c

4. pg. 623- Finding the Main Idea

African American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of February. After everyone chooses a person to research, an outline will be posted on Google Classroom for you to follow when doing your PowerPoint presentation. Due on February 24 (no extensions). This grade will be counted for both ELA and Social Studies.

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

                           HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!