May 28-31, 2002

READING: Read a minimum of 20 minutes each night including weekends. May’s log due May 31. Read Ender's Game. Due May 28. Read Cheaper By the Dozen.

VOCABULARY AND SPELLING: No spelling/vocabulary this week.

Current events: Due __________________________.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 12. Notes of your choice. Also film and in-class notes due with the test. Begin lessons that have to do with the Opening of the West. Notes due with the Final.

PROBLEM SOLUTION LETTER: Choose a person in authority to whom you wish to write a problem solution letter. I will send this letter when it is perfect, which means you will probably do several edited drafts. It is due in final format 6/5; no exceptions.

REPORT OF INFORMATION: Choose and begin to research one aspect of the Civil War. Instructions under separate cover. Due June 4.

SUGGESTED HOMEWORK TIMES:

 I will accept homework assignments by e-mail on the due date. My e-mail address is: katherinsterling@hotmail.com I do not accept late work unless you have been absent. Further information may be obtained from my web page: http://www.mrssterling.org There will be current copies of daily Class Work and Homework Helps posted there as well as work samples, project instructions, attendance, and grades. If you have been absent, please refer to this rather than request work from the office.