Week of August 25-29, 2008

Parents please discuss the events of your child's school day by asking him/her to share with you some of the things that he/she has learned. Your interest makes education seem more valuable and it encourages an attitude of wanting to be successful. Please do not wait to receive a call from your child's teachers as to his/her progress; be an involved parent by calling or emailing us. Because we teach many students, sometimes our parental contact may not be as timely as you would like, therefore we are asking for your help. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your concerns.

**Conferences can be scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at the following times. Please call Mrs. Hampton @630-5555 or email @ ehamptom@wcpss.net to schedule your conference. Conference Times are as follows:

Mon.-Thursday

10:20
10:45
2:30
3:00

Each child has been assigned two textbooks for which he/she is responsible. The total replacement cost of these books is $73.00. Please encourage your child to keep up with his/her books as they will have to be paid for by year’s end.

Students have been assigned a locker to house their personal belongings. Books and other personal items should be kept in their lockers and not left in the classroom or hallway. Failure to abide by this rule will result in an ASD after the first reminder is given. All students have received their first reminder. Please refer to the team letter that you received.

Parents, please note that I have not posted assignments to schoolnotes in an effort to enforce the usage of planners. This plan of action was implemented to enforce responsibility, organization and communication. My assignments are written on the board on Mondays. At the beginning of class, students are given time to write down these assignments. Please enforce the usage of this valuable organizational tool by asking to see it daily. It is the most accurate source for assignments as no adjustments are made to schoolnotes once these assignments are posted. Assignments in Language Arts and Social Studies are given Mon.-Thursday, and Math, Mon.-Friday.Please help us to help your child become more organized and responsible by making the planner a requirement.

**Report cards were given out on 11/07(Friday.) Parents of students who fail 1 or more core subjects need to call Mrs. Hampton (630-5555)to schedule a conference with the team. Conferences can be scheduled Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 or 2:30.Please be an advocate early on as opposed to later.

**2 AR books must be read and tested on by Tuesay, 11/25.

Wed. 11.12- Review again Biographical Legacy Essay rubric. This project is due on Friday, 11/21. In class reading of “Always Remember the Vision” page 472
HW- continue to work on project

Thurs. 11/13- Skill Development Practice in workbook. (HW) Work on project

Friday 11/14- Star Reader testing to determine Reading growth. (HW) work on project.

Biographical Legacy Project

Jacobs/608

Name_____________________________________Period_____Due 11/21 (Friday)

**Please note that this project can be handed in early for extra credit. (25 pts.)
If you know that you are going to be absent when this project is due, then I expect it before the due date. Late projects will not be accepted. Rec’d on______________

Directions: Interview a family member or friend who is at least 30 years old or older and write his/her biography using the following rubric as a guide. This project must be typed using a 12-point font, double-spaced and a minimum of 4 pages in length. This rubric must be attached to the finished product along with a photo of the individual. If at all possible, please have a photo that represents each stage of the individual’s life that you are writing about. To protect valued photos, scanning is suggested. This project should be presented in booklet form. An oral presentation is required with a maximum presentation time of 3 minutes. Only the most important aspects of the individual’s life should be talked about during the presentation. All presentations not completed on the due date will be completed on the next day. This does not mean that you can hand in your project late.

1. Complete a typed time-line of events that took place during this individual’s life. 25 points__________

2. Transitional periods that include: Each of the following should be at least 1 typed page. Include a photo of that period in life.

Childhood (birth, parents, siblings, schooling, etc.) _______15 photo______5

Teenager (middle school, high school, activities) _______15 photo ______5

Adult (adversities, college, accomplishments) _______ 15 photo _____5

3. Grammatical errors:

Spelling (correct) _____+5 –1 for each misspelled word ________
Punctuation (correct) ______+5
Complete sentences( no fragments)_______+5
Neatness______5_______10______15______20_______

4. Oral Presentation _________10________20________30___________

5. Followed all written directions for product and oral presentation _______10

6. Handed in project before due date (bonus: 25 points) ______________


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Homework Assignment Sheet for November 27-December 1, 2008
(Jacobs-Hampton/608)Language Arts

Thought for the Week:

Sucess is understanding that goal setting
is a logical, fulfilling approach to dynamic living.
1. create a map to reach your goals.
2. make a list of the equipment you will need.
3. carry a reminder card to keep you on track.
**Remember, if you want something tomorrow, you must plan something today.

Theme: Coming of Age/Taking A Stand/Setting and Theme

Objectives:
Students will:
research and gather information
synthesize the information
use the steps in the writing process
write a composition

Reading: "A Man Without A Country" by Everett Edward Hale

11/_17_-Mon. (HW)Think about the word "patriotism" and what it means to you. Give examples, and list the names of at least 2 people that you think are patriotic and explain why.

11/_18_- Tues. Continue reading in class today.
(HW) Write a paper that discusses the justice or injustice of Colonel Morgan's decision concerning Lieutenant Nolan's punishment.

11/_19_- Wed. Complete the reading of the story in class and create a time-line of events in the story.Each timelines should contain 15 events and
be chronologically correct. (HW) Define all vocabulary words listed below. Include the definition, part of speech and a sentence.

11/_20- Thurs. Finalize project and prepare for presentation.

11/21 Friday. Biographical Legacy Project Due. Oral Presentations begin. Sign up for presentations. Maximum presentation time is 3 minutes. -5 points for every minute that exceeds the 3 minute time limit.

11/24-Monday- Project Presentations continue.
(HW)NONE.

11/25-Tuesday- Blue Diamond assessment.
11/26-11/30- Thanksgiving Holiday.

Vocabulary for the week will be tested on 12/5/08(Friday).
renounced insolently incredulously impromptu tentatively
omnious acknowledge longevity improbable nondescript lapse
loiter complex serene perpetual autonomous invincible dumbfounded
illuminate gauge


Starting the Week of DEC 1 students will be doing Lit Circles using the novelette, "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck. Please purchase a paperback copy from Quail Ridge Book store or a used book store.