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Grade 6

Posted: December 15, 2011

Homework

  Chapter 11-13 1. Why do you think Peter squeezed a few drops into the baby's mouth? What do you think it was? 2. The last statement in this chapter says, "they had not left everything behind." What does this mean? 3. How had the once carefree and young Peter Neilson changed? 4. Make a list of adjectives which describe the kinds of feelings Annemarie and Ellen must have felt as they hugged before the Rosens left. 5. What is the cliffhanger at the end of chapter 12? 6. What happened to Mama Johansen on the way back from Henrik's boat? 7. How did Annemarie hide the packet? 8. What do you think the packet contained? Vocabulary encased, protruding, faltered, wry, winced

Posted: December 15, 2011

Girls Middle School Basketball

Our game scheduled for tonight @ home vs EWG has been cancelled. Practice as usual next week @ NSEE Monday 3:00-4:30 and Tuesday @ NSER 3:00-4:30.  Hopefully we can get our game in next week on Thursday @ Harkins.  Tip off is at 4:30.

Posted: December 14, 2011

Middle School Girls Basketball

The girls will play EWG at home tomorrow.  Game time is 6:00.  All players should be ready for warm up at 5:45.  The forecast is calling for some bad weather Thursday afternoon.  If EWG decides not to travel I will try to let everyone know as soon as possible.

Posted: December 13, 2011

Number the Stars

Chapter 9 and 10 1. Do you think Annemarie is brave? Why or why not? 2. Have you ever needed to be brave? If so, write about the situation. 3. Is Annemarie the same person that she was in the first chapters? Explain. 4. Who do you think the "mourners" are? Chapter 10 5.What is the mood of this chapter? 6. Why does Peter read the psalm to the mourners? 7. What do you think the line "he who numbers the stars one by one" means? 8. Why do you think Lois Lowry called this book Number the Stars? 9. How does the ending of Chapter 10 leave you in suspense? Vocabulary- poised, reluctantly, trudged, psalm, typhus, staccato

Posted: December 8, 2011

Homework

Literacy- Read                 Personal Response-  Put yourself in Annemarie's shoes during the most difficult                 moments of World War II for her, the family and Ellen.  How would you react during these                 key moments? What would you do differently?  Would you protect your friend?  Would                 you keep your composure?  How would you deal with the constant lack of supplies?                 Are you more appreciative of the freedoms that you have?

Posted: December 8, 2011

Homework

Literacy- Read              Chapter 7 and 8 Questions, Vocabulary and Summary  Questions and Vocabulary 1. What is the purpose of chapter seven? Think from a writers point of view. 2. How did Annemarie see the farmhouse with fresh eyes again? 3. How was the evening similar, yet different from summer evenings? 4. (Complete this question last) Using the details from chapter 7; draw a scene of what it may look like. 5. Pick out two humorous descriptions in chapter 8. 6. Why were certain foods so scarce? 7. Did Mrs. Johansen need to clean? Explain. 8. What do you believe will happen next? Vocabulary scold, mock, gesture, irritated, Kattegat  

Posted: December 8, 2011

Middle School Girls Basketball

Thursday game @ Millerton has been cancelled!! Schedule for December 12 to 16 Monday, December 12- Practice @ NSEE 3:00-4:30 Tuesday, December 13- Practice @ NSER 3:00-4:30 Thursday, December 15- Game @ Home vs EWG 6:00  

Posted: December 7, 2011

Homework

Literacy- Read 20 minutes              Start to think about ideas for your book.  We will be starting our project after              Christmas.              Chapters 7 and 8 Questions, Vocabulary and Summary will be assigned tomorrow.                           Food Bank Item                           WINDOW DISPLAY OPENS TOMORROW!!

Posted: December 6, 2011

Homework

Literacy- Chapter 6 Questions and Summary Thank you for the decorations.  We should wrap things up tomorrow.

Posted: December 5, 2011

Homework

Literacy- Read              Organize Chapters 1 to 5 Bring an item for the Food Bank Christmas Decorations-  We have a great start on our display but need a few more things to finish it off!!                         

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