Thursday, March 10

Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments:

But first, a few reminders:

• We are in WEEK 8! This means that you need to start turning in any redo/missing assignments that you have. Check your Edmodo for your current grades. I will only accept late work until next TUESDAY, MARCH 15.
• San Diego Zoo field trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15. If you haven't signed up yet, talk to Ms. S.
  
• Running Club starts Friday! Remind Ms. S to start sending home permission slips!

1) Vocabulary

This week's vocabulary words are:

• Administer (verb)
• Conduct (noun, verb)
• Element (noun)

In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title- Week 8 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment - Using ALL THREE of your vocabulary words in paragraph format, respond to the following quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. -

"An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law."

In your response, consider -
- What is MLK saying?
- How does it connect to what we are learning about the Civil Rights Movement?
- How do you respond to this quote?

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Writing Strategies
Assignment - What's in a Business Letter?

3) Biome Lunch Bags
If you aren't done, finish! You will present today.

4) Redo/Make-up Work
EVERYONE NEEDS TO FINISH A REDO OR MISSING WORK ASSIGNMENT TODAY!