Tuesday, February 17, 2009

February 17/18, 2009

February 17/18, 2009

Don't forget money for penny wars!

Today:
1. Grammar Rock -- Reviewing some of the parts of speech

2. Read chapters 9-10 of Words By Heart. Answer questions:
1) Why do you think Papa doesn't tell Claudie that he's going to Hawk Hill to mend fences?
2) What are the possible outcomes of Papa's going to Hawk Hill?
3) What are the chores that Claudie does to prepare for Mrs. Chism's party?
4) Describe Mrs. Chism's fancy dinner as Claudie tells it.
5) After Claudie tells her family about the dinner, Lena says she's going to Mrs. Chism's to borrow a book, but she's really going to do what?
6) Mrs. Chism throws her Boston fern at what? Why?

3. Personal Narrative Peer Review Activity (If you were absent, see us for a copy of the peer review.)