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6th Grade Language Arts:
6th graders continue to read the novel The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster. Our literature focus has been making
predictions, understanding the book's play on words, analyzing characters, and developing vocabulary skills.
6th graders are responsible for vocabulary worksheets and comprehension questions weekly. All section assignments are
due on Fridays. As we finish reading the book, many due dates are quickly approaching...
April 24th- Chapters 17-20 Vocabulary
April 29th- The Phantom Tollbooth Book Test
May 1st- The Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary Test
May 2nd- Book Projects due
In spelling, 6th graders are focusing on commonly misspelled words and words with -ed and -ing endings. Spelling pretests
are given on Mondays, and spelling tests are normally given every Friday.
8th Grade Language Arts:
8th graders are reading The Adventure of The Speckled Band, a Sherlock Holmes mystery. The selection test will be on Friday,
April 25th. Our focus is searching for clues and evidence while reading a mystery.
Our next story in language arts will focus on reading nonfiction material. The story is called "Animal Craftsmen,"
We will be learning about how to evaluate an author's point-of-view as we read.
In spelling, students are focusing on Latin roots. Spelling pretests are given on Monday, and spelling tests are given
on Friday. All students are encouraged to study their spelling words nightly.
8th Graders are working on their research paper using MLA format. All eighth graders need to have at least three textbooks
or library books with information about their topic. Currently, eighth graders are writing fact note cards and outlining their
paper.
6th Grade Religion:
6th graders are beginning Chapter 10. We are learning about God's good news for the world. Students are focusing on the
church as a sign of God's love and power in the world. The Chapter 10 test will be Friday, May 3rd.
Events and Announcements:
April 24th- Unit C Rosary at 1 p.m.
April 28th- Out of Uniform for $1
Bake Sale
April 30th- 6th-8th Grade Service Day
Out of uniform (rain or shine)
May 1st- All School Mass at 9 a.m.
May 8th- Unit C Mass at 9 a.m.
May 12th- 8th Grade Retreat at Columbus
Unit C Service Hours Due!
May 15th- Unit C Prayer Service
May 22nd- Rosary at 1 p.m.
May 30th- Recognition Assembly
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