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9/24/18 - 10/5/18

September 24th, 2018 - October 5th, 2018



Good morning, parents! Here are some updates on upcoming assignments in English Language Arts. 

Ms. Culberson and Ms. Johnson (1st, 2nd, and 5th periods):
We are spending the entire week reviewing for the unit one test. This test will require the students to use the knowledge and skills that they have gained so far, and apply them independently. For example, we have read and studied a variety of short stories throughout the unit. During this process, we have discussed how to make predictions, cite evidence, answer comprehension questions, etc. The students will be expected to do the same on the unit test using a cold read. There will also be questions about the elements of plot and conventions of standard English grammar. Therefore, we have provided the students with a study guide packet to help them study and practice these skills. As the week continues, we will be working through and discussing the different components of the packet. We will also play review games, such as Quizizz and Eggspert. 

We plan to have the unit test on Tuesday, October 2nd. Please encourage your students to study throughout the week and over the weekend. Towards the end of the week, we will be sending out Quizizz codes to help your students practice more. This test may take two days to complete. 


Reminder: The students do not have school Friday, October 5th or Monday, October 8th because it is Fall Break. We will begin a new unit when they return on Tuesday, October 9th. Enjoy your break! :) 

Ms. Culberson (4th period):
We are spending the entire week reviewing for the unit one test. This test will require the students to use the knowledge and skills that they have gained so far, and apply them independently. For example, we have read and studied two short stories throughout the unit. During this process, we have discussed how to make predictions, cite evidence, answer comprehension questions, etc. The students will be expected to do the same on the unit test using a cold read. There will also be questions about the elements of plot and conventions of standard English grammar. Therefore, I have provided the students with a study guide packet to help them study and practice these skills. As the week continues, we will be working through and discussing the different components of the packet, attending stations for practice, and playing Quizizz review games.

We plan to have the unit test on Tuesday, October 2nd. Please encourage your students to study throughout the week and over the weekend. Towards the end of the week, we will be sending out Quizizz codes to help your students practice more. This test may take two or three days to complete. 


Reminder: The students do not have school Friday, October 5th or Monday, October 8th because it is Fall Break. We will begin a new unit when they return on Tuesday, October 9th. Enjoy your break! :) 

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