We are now at the 1/2 way point of the 1st card-marking and students are finally back in the “swing” of school.

This weekend they have been assigned to come home and research their name.  They will be using this information to write a personal narrative in class on Monday.  Following are the items they should be focusing on in their research:  Origin and history of their name (where did it come from and who has had it in the past), the story of how they were named, advantages/inconveniences of their name, why they like/dislike their name and what, if any, nicknames or teasing come with their name.

In addition to this assignment, students were given class time to complete some vocabulary work related to the short story “Raymond’s Run”.  If they did not complete it in class it is also homework.  They should have a list of 8 words they chose from the text, what they think the word means, and follow that with a dictionary definition.  Finally, they should have 8 original sentences using their 8 words.

As always, they should also be reading; ask them about their book!

Have a great weekend!!