71 SCI update

As of 10/29, 71 Sci.

- finished Sec. 2.3

- Review of Chapter 2 on Wednesday

- In-class assessment on Friday (*Bring your binder and textbook!)

71 ENG update: new unit!

Week of 10/28 - Start of new unit on Perspectives - "Through My Eyes"

Questions to ponder:
* What are perspectives?
* Ever heard of the expression "there are two sides to every story"? What do you think it means?
* Why is it important to see things from different perspectives?

Tasks this week:
- understanding different perspectives in narrative writing
- reading stories from different perspectives
- exercise to view the same information but through different p.o.v.s

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Book Cover assignment CANCELLED!
- Upcoming assessments: Readers Theatre (oral communication); a narrative piece (writing); poster for a play/movie (media literacy)

71 SCI: Chapter 1 Quiz!

Chapter 1 Quiz this Wednesday or Thursday! Review and be prepared!

Update on 71 SCI

Chapter 1 - completed!

This week's focus: Sec. 21
Key concepts: energy transfer; energy pyramid; food web (in-class group activity)

Next week: Sec. 2.2 - 2.3

Update on 71 ENG

We are almost done with the Book Talk; just 4 more presentations next Monday!
A reminder that your Book Summary is due next Friday, October 25. Please submit a printed copy, double-spaced. Don't forget to refer to your rubric.

Upcoming assignment: Create a new cover for your book! {For students who have finished their Book Talks already, you should start brainstorming on how to create an attractive and telling cover for your novel.} Details to come next week.