November 25th

There is no homework over the Thanksgiving break, but students should start thinking about choosing a book of Science Fiction for our next Independent Reading Project. The books must be approved by me, and they need to be a minimum of 150 pages long and on at least an 8th grade reading level.

Students in periods 1, 2, 5, & 6 should answer the 8 questions about Act 2, Scene 1. This assignment is due tomorrow, Tuesday. (Students in periods 1 & 2 who were with Mr. DeShields today do not have to complete this assignment.)

1. How long have the Franks, the Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel been in hiding?
2. Why is everyone so excited about the cake?
3. Is Mr. Dussel’s accusation that Mrs. Van Daan gives Mr. Van Daan bigger portions correct?
4. Why does Anne ask Miep to remember all of the details of the party she is going to?
5. Why does Mr. Van Daan want to sell Mrs. Van Daan’s fur coat? How does she feel about it?
6. Why does Mr. Kraler think someone is blackmailing them? Explain.
7. How has Anne’s relationship with Peter changed?
8. Why is everyone in the secret annex so hungry?

November 19th

4th period: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow

Periods 1,2, 5, &6: The vocabulary quiz has been moved to Monday

November 17th

Due Wednesday: Use all 15 words from vocabulary list #5 in a sentences that demonstrate your understanding of the words.

Thursday: Quiz on vocabulary list #5

Due Friday: (4th period) 1 page research paper on WW II

***Historical Fiction Projects were due today. Make sure to turn it in ASAP!***

Vocabulary List #5
loathe
ostentatious
disgruntled
foreboding
appalled
wallow
zeal
indignantly
jubilation
vile
conspicuous
oppression
inarticulate
pandemonium
remorse

November 13th

Quiz on Act 1, Scenes 1-3 of The Diary of Anne Frank tomorrow, Friday

Historical Fiction Project due Monday, November 17th

Vocabulary #5 Quiz on Wedenesday, November 19th

(4th period) 1 page research paper on WW II due Friday, November 21st
*Students from all other periods may complete this assignment for an extra grade if they wish

November 6th

Grammar Worksheet due Monday, November 10th

Historical Fiction Project due Monday, November 17th

November 4th

Students have a project for their books of historical fiction due on Monday, November 17th. They should finish their books ASAP and get started on the project!