Mrs. M. Gallo, English

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          This web site will give an overview of the weekly homework assignments.
       However, the students should never use this as a replacement for their
       agendas due to the fact that this page may not always be up to date.
       Please check your child's agenda periodically. You will get to see where
      he/she travels during the day. Also, I may jot a note to you in the agenda
       at times.
          Please remind your child to come to class prepared with all necessary
       materials. These materials include their covered textbook, binder or notebook
       for taking notes, white lined paper, personal reading book, blue or black pen,
       and a red pen or pencil. All homework and classwork is to be done in blue or
       black ink. Pencil or colored inks are not acceptable. Grades are based on
       homework, quizzes, tests, and class participation. Any work missed due to an
       absence must be made up. Any child who wants extra help should sign up
       on the "HELP" clipboard in the classroom. As always if you have any questions
       or concerns please call the school at 860-945-4830 or email me at the following:
                                   galloma@watertownctschools.org

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                     This and That

     Just a reminder for all students... vocabulary/spelling assignments are
due every Wednesday and Friday and includes a test on Friday. Students are
expected to complete all assignments neatly and in ink with the proper
heading on top. A pleasure reading book should be with them for each class.


Need a vocabulary web? Click here .
                                    Grade 8 - I Period Click HERE
                       HOMEWORK

Week of January 5, 2009
Monday (1/5)
English 7 (Periods B): Vocab. web due Wed.
English 8 (Period C): Vocab. web due Wed.; comp.questions
English 7 (Period GH): Vocab. web due Wed.
English 8 (Period I): Vocab. web due Wed.;
English 8 (Period J): Vocab. web due Wed.; comp. questions

Tuesday   (1/6)
English 7 (Period B): Vocab. web; wksht. 153
English 8 (Period C): Vocab. web;
English 7 (Period GH): Vocab. web; wksht. 153
English 8 (Period I):Vocab. web; Rough draft of essay
English 8 (Period J):Vocab. web;

Wednesday  (1/7)
English 7 (Period B): Wkbk.p. 57;
English 8 (Period C):Wkbk.p. 57;
English 7 (Period GH): Wkbkp. 57;
English 8 (Period I): Wkbk. p.83; Wksht. 160
English 8 (Period J):Wkbk.p. 57

Thursday (1/8)
English 7(Periods B): Wkbk.p.57; wksht. 156
English 8 (Period C): Wkbkp.57
English 7 (Period GH):wkbk.p.57; wksht. 156
English 8 (Period I): Wkbkp. 83; wksht.
English 8 (Period J): Wkbkp. 57

Friday (1/9)
English 7 (Periods B):
English 8 (Period C):
English 7 (Period GH):              HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
English 8 (Period I):
English 8 (Period J):

                                                                    HAPPENINGS
   The seventh graders are working on subject/verb agreement
and pronoun/antecedent agreement. As always, editing/revising
practice continues. They will begin reading The Cay very soon.

   The eighth graders in period C and J are finishing the novel
My Brother Sam is Dead. We will be finishing up our packets
with comprehension questions and other activities. Period I grade 8
continue to work on subject/verb agreement and pronoun/antecedent
agreement. Agreement is a very important skill for writing and is
tested on the CMT. Once we have completed these skills, they will begin
to read My Brother Sam is Dead.

                                                              IMPORTANT DATES
                                                 Classes resume - Monday, January 5
                           PTSO sponsored Enrichment Program - Monday, January 12
                                No School Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 19
                                            Advisor/Advisee - Wednesday, January 21
                                     PTSO Meeting - Wednesday, January 21 7:00 P.M.
                             Grade 8 DC Info Meeting - Thursday, January 22 7:00 P.M.
                                  1/2 Day Teacher Protocol - Wednesday, January 28