October+27,+2016

Hello! I'm at a curriculum meeting today, finding out about new and interesting language arts things from teachers around the region - I'll share anything super-exciting when I come back!

Here's what you'll need to be successful today:
 * chrome book
 * headphones (yours or borrow a set - remember to neatly wrap the cord!)
 * mouse (if you want one - there won't be a ton of clicking needed today)
 * assignment book
 * pen or pencil, your choice
 * DGP sentence
 * "All Summer in a Day" packet from the blue basket on the black table in the back of the room (next to the chrome cart)

When you have all of those materials gathered, start with Step 1 below.

Take out your assignment book and a pencil or pen and click this link to find out about tonight's homework!
 * Step 1:**

Take out your DGP sentence and a pencil or pen (whatever you like to use to make corrections) and go over the diagram for Friday by watching the video for your class period.
 * Step 2:**

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 5 Period 6

Time for one of my all-time favorite short stories, "All Summer in a Day". You can either read it silently to yourself, or you can listen to me read it to you by using the player below. Either way, make sure you stop along the way to answer the questions and add in questions/connections/etc. in your notes boxes. Remember, those arrow things in each question box are pointing to the part of the story that will help you figure out the answer! These questions are homework if you don't finish them in class. media type="custom" key="28798204"
 * Step 3:**

If you were super-diligent and got through everything else, here are some suggestions for how to wisely use any time you have left:
 * Step 4:**
 * anything you owe me (remember, opportunity room tomorrow if you owe any work - get it done now so you can enjoy tomorrow!)
 * Study Island take 3 assignments - they are due tomorrow, and I'm going to be collecting those cards in homeroom!
 * Read your ARP book (take a test if you're ready!)
 * Work on Vocab Unit 5 bookwork - it's due Monday!
 * Work on your Getting to the Root of It packet!
 * Work on any other homework you have

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