Mr. Oiler – MS English/Reading
Middle School English
Dear Parents,
WE ARE BACK! I hope everyone had an awesome summer and that the kiddos are ready to get back to work! I’m looking forward to another great year here at HFCS and can’t wait to get started!
Peace in Christ,
Mr. Oiler
Homework
THURSDAY 9/20/18
6th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Thursday
Graded Voyages – Noun Review pp. 24-25
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Read & Define words
Continue reading Old Man and the Sea
HOMEWORK:
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Choosing the Right Word
7th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Thursday
2.3 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives, pp. 22–23
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Read & Define words
Continue reading: Lost Hero
HOMEWORK:
None
8th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Thursday
2.3 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives, pp. 22–23
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Read & Define words
Continue reading: Son of Neptune
HOMEWORK:
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Choosing the Right Word
WEDNESDAY 9/19/18
6th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 5 – Wednesday
Voyages – Noun Review pp. 24-25
Unit 2 Vocab Test
Finish picture/thank you card for Mrs. León
HOMEWORK:
FINISH Voyages – Noun Review pp. 24-25
7th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 5 – Wednesday
Unit 2 Vocab Test
Continue reading: Lost Hero
HOMEWORK:
None
8th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 5 – Wednesday
Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
Continue reading: Son of Neptune
HOMEWORK:
None
TUESDAY 9/18/18
6th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Tuesday
Voyages – Noun Review pp. 24-25 [Still working…finish tomorrow]
Ted Talk Tuesday: https://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_krosoczka_why_lunch_ladies_are_heroes
Draw picture/thank you card for Mrs. León
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
7th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Tuesday
2.2 Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Indefinite Adjectives, pp. 20–21
TedTalk Tuesday: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
8th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Tuesday
2.2 Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Indefinite Adjectives, pp. 20–21
TedTalk Tuesday: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_of_original_thinkers/transcript
TedTalk response sheet
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
MONDAY 9/17/18
6th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Monday
Voyages – Noun Review pp. 24-25 [Finish tomorrow]
Continue reading aloud Old Man and the Sea
Create your own movie poster: “Old Man and the Sea”
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
Finish: Create your own movie poster: “Old Man and the Sea”
7th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Monday
2.1 Descriptive Adjectives, Position of Adjectives, pp. 18–19
Create your own movie poster: Lost Hero
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
Finish: Create your own movie poster: Lost Hero
8th grade
CLASSWORK:
DLR Week 4 – Monday
2.1 Descriptive Adjectives, Position of Adjectives, pp. 18–19
Read aloud: Son of Neptune
HOMEWORK:
Study for Wednesday’s Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
Resources
http://www.quizlet.com
in search bar: jasonoiler
The vocabulary words and definitions can be found on Quizlet to assist the students in studying for their Vocabulary Tests. There are flashcards and various games to help them prepare.
Use Lexile to find books on your child’s reading level. Just input your child’s lexile score from their Scantron results sheet passed out at parent/teacher conferences.
http://www.lexile.com
