In reading there are only two grades left for the trimester. If you want to pull your reading grade up...please study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow on the final word list from chapters 6-12. Our final exam on the entire book Roll of Thunder will be on Tuesday, May 26th. Please make sure you have finished reading the book ON YOUR OWN. We are still reading some in class, but the students are on THEIR OWN. Most students should be on chapter 10. I have moved the extra credit due date to May 26th...the same day as their final.
To reward those students who have kept all of their notes, questions, and vocabulary from Roll of Thunder, I will be bringing in homemade biscuits and jam on Friday, using a recipe from the book itself. Hopefully, all of the students will get to enjoy this treat.
In Grammar, we will have our final chapter test on Friday. It is on chapter 4, verbs. Students should have a great deal of notes on this chapter. We will also have a journal check on Friday which can easily pull up their writing grade.
Good Luck! I know it sounds like alot...but I have faith in these kids. I want to see them in their suits or dresses walking onto the gymnasium stage Tuesday, June 2nd. I want to shake their hands as they receive their diplomas. I am thankful for all of their effort and hard work this year. I knew they had it in them to be successful and look where they're at.
Vocabulary 6-12
apprehensive- uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
interminable- having no limits, unending
languid- lacking in spirit or interest, listless
boycott- to abstain from buying from
reassurance- to regain confidence
indignant- strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting
pneumonia- inflammation of the lungs with congestion
irritably- easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger
scowl- to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner
scheme- a plan, design, or program of action to be followed
humdrum- lacking variety; boring; dull
desolate- barren or laid waste; deserted; uninhabited
persistent- Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately
despicable- Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile
acrid- Unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or bitter to the taste or smell
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