Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday, November 7, 2011

HOMEWORK:
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.

2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
  • PRE- POST-
  • MONO- POLY-
  • UNI- BI-
  • TRI- QUAD-
  • SUB- SUPER- SUR-
  • CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
  • UN- DIS
  • INTER- INTRA-
3.) VOMIT, OUTLINE, ESSAY: Due 11/14
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.

4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.

5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?

6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!