Today we discussed the research paper. Students chose a topic to research Homework: Students will create a working thesis statement from the topic chosen. They will also have three or four bullet points that will be discussed in the paper. Tomorrow: We will be discussing the homework.

Tuesday : WB p. 296-297 Wednesday : Study for 3-4 Quizzes in Patterns on the Wall (tomorrow). Weekend Work: Grammar : WB p. p.300-301 Writing : none Reading : Read and Journal Ch. 5-6 Patterns on the Wall.

Tuesday : WB p. 212-213 Wednesday : Study for 3-4 Quizzes in The Pearl (tomorrow). Weekend Work: Grammar : WB p. 217-218 Writing : Begin writing your historical fiction. We’ll be working on this for 2 weeks, so you can have a good long story. (1000 words…) Reading : Read and Journal Ch. 5-6 The Pearl