Mrs. Helbig's Reading Page

MAY
WORD OF THE WEEK: 5/28/2012
SIBILANT (adj)
phonetics relating to or denoting the consonants (s, z, //, //), all pronounced with a characteristic hissing sound
The sibilant sound of wind among the leaves was calming.

Quote of the Month:
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
Lena Horne
What's happening this week?
4th Quarter Already! Time flies when you are having fun!Reminder that NO late work will be accepted 4th quarter! Write in your agenda book and check it each night! (except for work we have negotiated for whatever reason) 
All work during the week is subject to change depending on
students needs.
7th Grade / 8th Grade
Monday 28th | Class time: NO SCHOOL - thank a veteran for their service Homework: Read your SSR | Class time: NO SCHOOL - thank a veteran for their service Homework: Read your SSR |
Tuesday 29th | Class time: Discuss Non fiction Start New Novel "FREAK THE MIGHTY" The author;what is friendship to you? Morquio Syndrome Homework: Read SSR | Class time: Introduce "This I believe" Unit: We will listen, read and write. Think of what your "belief" and philosophy of your life is? Homework: Read SSR |
Wednesday 30th student council voting | Class time "Freak the Mighty" Vocabulary words Start reading novel Homework: Read SSR
| Class time: "This I believe" Unit: We will listen, read and write. Think of what your "belief" and philosophy of your life is? Homework: Read SSR |
Thursday 31st HELP SESSION
| Class time: "Freak the Mighty" Read SSR | Class time: "This I believe" Unit: We will listen, read and write. Think of what your "belief" and philosophy of your life is? Homework: Read SSR |
JUNE Friday 1st | Class time: "Freak the Mighty" | Class time: Work on your "I believe" rough draft Sheriff assembly |
| WEEKEND | READ Enjoy your family! | READ Enjoy your family! |
NEXT WEEK | Novel "FREAK THE MIGHTY" | Begin "This I Believe" Project This is your end of the year "final" what do you believe? your philosophies? check it out online...google |