Hello, Students,
I am posting this early since I will be gone from Sunday through Wednesday of next week. I know you'll have a great time with Mrs. Castleberry!
Next week, you will be exploring the historical novel, Johnny Tremain. Each night you will need to read the chapter you have been assigned for homework. You will also be keeping three separate lists:
· A graphic organizer about Johnny’s character traits (Johnny’s head)
· A list of any historical fact you come across in your reading: dates, place names, events that Johnny may be involved in that you think REALLY happened, such as a meeting of the Sons of Liberty where Samuel Adams speaks, etc.
· A description written by the author that you find especially graphic and full of imagery.
For MONDAY, MARCH 7: You will be given your books on Friday with this handout and the charts mentioned above. Read Chapter 1 (it is divided into 6 very small sections, pages 1-30. Fill out the character analysis of Johnny, the Historical Facts chart, and the Imagery chart. Mrs. Castleberry will check this on Monday and you will be expected to participate in the discussion of the first chapter.
For TUESDAY, MARCH 8: HOMEWORK: Read the second Chapter of the book, pages 31-53, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.
For WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: HOMEWORK: Read the third Chapter of the book, pages 54-80, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart
For THURSDAY: HOMEWORK: Read the fourth Chapter of the book, pages 81-106, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.
For FRIDAY: Be ready for your spelling test. Words are below, and Mrs. Castleberry will give you a copy of them on Monday. Students will read the fifth Chapter of the book, pages 107-131, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.
SPELLING WORDS for Test on Friday, March 11: (you can match the word with its definition for Extra Credit)
1. wharf = a pier or boat dock
2. autocratic = like a dictator
3. politely = with manners
4. apprentice = one who is learning a trade or skill from a master craftsman
5. venerable = worth of respect
6. haughty = someone who is full of pride and looks down on others
7. consequence = as "a person of consequence"--someone notable
8. lamentable = grievous, mournful
NO HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK!!!
Rest, Play, and be Happy (and helpful!)
