Imagine that as you begin to climb the mountain you hear God's voice call out to you as he did to Moses and Elijah.  You hear God say, "I give you this challenge to live in my love; share this love with others."  Answer God in the quietness of your heart.

ENGLISH FESTIVAL BOOKS:  MONEY HUNGRY by Sharon Flake, GOING, GOING by Naomi Shibab Nye, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS by John Boyne, THE CITY OF EMBER by Jeanne Du Prau, TRUE GRIT by Charles Portis and ROOTS AND WINGS by Many Ly (featured author).

The assignment for THE BOY IN STRIPED PAJAMAS is due on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17.  Again make sure that you answer all questions in complete sentences.

The assignment for TRUE GRIT is due on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.

The assignment for ROOTS AND WINGS is due on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13.

The assignment for GOING, GOING is due on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4.

The assignment for THE CITY OF EMBER is due on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.

I am asking that each team submit a 5 minute (maximum) video segment (standard VHS or DVD format) based on or in response to one or more of the assigned readings.  The entry must be clearly labeled with the school name and team number.  All teams will receive25 pointsfor the submission of a qualified entry.  The English Festival Committee will award 25 points and $25 for up to 25% of the submissions.  The due date for all videotapes is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8.

Each team should submit multiple choice trivia questions (5 per book) to be used in Super Trivia. Each question must have four possible answers with the correct answer underlined and the page number of the answer indicated in parenthesis.  Questions must be typed with the title of the book at the top of each page.  Questions should deal with trivia, not significant detail.  A single cover page should indicate the name of the school and the names of all members of the team along with the team number.  Teams may receive 1 point for each acceptable question, representative of the entire book. The due date for this assignment is MONDAY, MARCH 8.

VOCABULARY

Unit 5 pages 61, 62, and 64 are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4; spelling quiz on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6; vocabulary quiz on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12.

Unit 6 pages 68, 69, and 71 due on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19; spelling quiz on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20; vocabulary quiz on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24.

Review pages due on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3; spelling test on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7; and vocabulary test on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9.

CREATIVE WRITING  Imagine waking in the year 2109.  When you envision the future, what do you see? 

Work on the final copy of the science future essay for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3.  Type this essay using a 12 font.  Double space all your paragraphs.  Make sure that you include:  introduction, body, and conclusion.  The conclusion should include details or examples from the introduction that wraps up the essay.  You should end with a strong image or powerful statement.  The length is three to five sentences.  You do not need a title and watch your spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  Type the following information after the essay:  Name, Providence Heights Alpha School, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101.  Follow the information that I gave you in class for your finished essay.

The final copy of your science fiction essay is due on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12.  Type the following information at the bottom of your essay:  name, grade 8, Providence Heights Alpha School, 9000 Babock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101.

COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY

Your prewriting activities for your essay are due on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9. Follow the directions that I gave you in class.

 RELIGION

Cut out words that express everything that you are grateful for in your life.  Bring the words in an envelope to class on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16.