Archive for October, 2008

Literature Circle Job Assignments for 11/2-11/7

Published at October 29, 2008 in HCA - Eighth Grade Literature, HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents and HCA - Seventh Grade Literature. 0 Comments

First Period Literature Circles

Rose Questioner
Mara Summarizer
Camden Illustrator
Marissa Word Wizard
Zach Connector
Anneliese Scene Setter
Carol Passage Master
Danielle K. Researcher

Nathaniel Questioner
Kasey Summarizer
Tristan Illustrator
Bradley Word Wizard
Anna Connector
Kurt Scene Setter
Bree Passage Master
Adam Researcher

Danielle S. Passage Master
Brianna Summarizer
Kyle Illustrator
Hunter Word Wizard
Abby Connector
Sydney Scene Setter

Second Period Literature Circles

Emily Questioner
Max Summarizer
Zach Illustrator
Monika Word Wizard
Isaiah Connector
Michaela Scene Setter
Aliyah Passage Master
Emily F. Researcher

Doug B. Researcher

Sarah Questioner
Rachel Ray Summarizer
Emily J. Illustrator
Jared Illustrator
Johnny Word Wizard
Tyler Connector
Madeline Scene Setter
Lydia Passage Master
Kyler Researcher

Jennifer Passage Master
DaKoda Summarizer
Audrey Illustrator
Austin Word Wizard
Daniel Connector

Third Period Literature Circles

Emylee Questioner
Luke B. Summarizer
Matt Illustrator
Vashti Word Wizard
Chris D. Connector
Colin Scene Setter
Sarah K. Passage Master
Kody Researcher

Marin Questioner
Stuart Summarizer
Tori N. Illustrator
Grace Word Wizard
Cassie Connector
Alex Scene Setter
Brittany Passage Master
Patrick Researcher

Tori T. Passage Master
Joshua Summarizer
Emma Illustrator
Coord Word Wizard
Caroline Questioner

Fourth Period Literature Circles

Luke A. Questioner
Cayla Summarizer
Patrick Illustrator
Savannah Word Wizard
Jon Connector
Steve Scene Setter
Sarah C. Passage Master
Robert Researcher

Kristina Questioner
Allison Summarizer
Tom Illustrator
Megan K. Word Wizard
Jill Connector
Alex Scene Setter
Nathan Passage Master
Megan Researcher

Lewis Passage Master
Sarah S. Summarizer
Deborah Illustrator
Gianna Word Wizard
Maressa Connector
Cara Scene Setter

8th Lit HW for 11/3-11/7

Published at October 29, 2008 in HCA - Eighth Grade Literature and HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents. 0 Comments

Homework for Week 11/3-11/7.
MONDAY: Reading log 10/27-11/2 due on Monday - 11/3. We will finish looking at your “strengths” before we do free reading.
TUESDAY: Read Chapters 14-19 in “Red Badge,” and do your assigned Literary Circle Job –Due — 11/4. Don’t forget your newly assigned Lit Circle Jobs are on my website.
WEDNESDAY: Read “Luke Baldwin’s Vow” starting on page 69 in your Textbooks, and be prepared to talk about internal and external conflict. Read and be prepared for a quiz and a discussion of the story by 11/5.
THURSDAY: All day Mission conference – Think about how we can end hunger!
FRIDAY: Share time! Bring in your stories that are of great concern to you: economy, relationships, friendships, politics, beliefs, etc.

7th Lit HW for 11/3-11/7

Published at October 29, 2008 in HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents and HCA - Seventh Grade Literature. 0 Comments

SEVENTH GRADE HOMEWORK
Homework for Week 11/3-11/7.
MONDAY: Reading log 10/27-11/2 due on Monday - 11/3. We will finish looking at your “strengths” before we do free reading.
TUESDAY: First Period 7th Lit Read review “View From Saturday,” and Second Period 7th Lit read “Tangerine” Part 3, page 203 to end, and 2nd Period do your assigned Literary Circle Job –Due — 11/4. Don’t forget your newly assigned Lit Circle Jobs are on my website.
WEDNESDAY: Read “The Warden” starting on page 90 in your Textbooks, and be prepared to talk about internal and external conflict. Read and be prepared for a quiz and a discussion of the story by 11/5.
THURSDAY: All day Mission conference – Think about how we can end hunger!
FRIDAY: Share time! Bring in your stories that are of great concern to you: economy, relationships, friendships, politics, beliefs, etc.

8th Lit Homework for 10/27-10/29

Published at October 24, 2008 in HCA - Eighth Grade Literature and HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents. 0 Comments

Homework for Week 10/27 – 10/31.

MONDAY: Reading log 10/20-10/26 due on Monday - 10/27.

TUESDAY: Read “Red Badge of Courage.” Chapters 9-13 and do your assigned Literary Circle Job. Due 10/28. Don’t forget your newly assigned Lit Circle Jobs.

WEDNESDAY: Read “A Mother in Mannville” in your Lit Books starting on page 62, and please be familiar with the questions at the end of the story. Be prepared to talk about first-person narration and how that can impact the story you have read. Be prepared discuss and take a quiz over the story 10/29.

7th Lit Homework for 10/27-10/29

Published at October 24, 2008 in HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents, HCA - Seventh Grade Literature and Just For Fun. 0 Comments

Homework for Week 10/27 – 10/31.

MONDAY: Reading log 10/20-10/26 due on Monday - 10/27.

TUESDAY: First Period 7th Lit Read “View From Saturday” Chapters 5-End, that is up to page 160, and Second Period 7th Lit read “Tangerine” up to page 198, that is Part 3, and both do your assigned Literary Circle Job –Due — 10/28. Don’t forget your newly assigned Lit Circle Jobs.

WEDNESDAY: Read “No-Talent Kid” starting on page 76 in your Textbooks, and be prepared to talk about Dialogue as a key to character. Know what direct characterization is and also what interior monologue is as related to developing character. Be prepared to talk about your strengths, gifts and talents. Read and be prepared for a quiz and a discussion of the story by October 29.

7/8th Lit Homework for 10/20-10/24 Changes!!!

Published at October 19, 2008 in HCA - Eighth Grade Literature, HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents and HCA - Seventh Grade Literature. 0 Comments

MIXED UP HOMEWORK THIS WEEK. PLEASE CHECK THE NEW AND REVISED HOMEWORK.

SEVENTH GRADE HOMEWORK
MONDAY:Reading log 10/13-10/19 due on Monday - 10/20.

TUESDAY: First Period 7th Lit Read “View From Saturday” Chapters 3-4, that is up to page 118, and Second Period 7th Lit read “Tangerine” up to page 133, and both do your assigned Literary Circle Job –Due — 10/21. Because so many didn’t have their job ready this Tuesday everyone will keep the same job. Please do not neglect to do these Lit jobs as it hinders the class discussion.

WEDNESDAY: Read “Charles” starting on page 69 in your Textbooks, and be prepared to talk about dynamic characters. Know the difference between static and fixed character and the difference between a round or flat character. Be ready to discuss how authors use both direct and indirect characterization to develop characters in their stories. Read and be prepared for a quiz and a discussion by October 22.

THURSDAY: Bring in your favorite children stories. We are going to look at two reasons why you like them so much.
Bring in Daybooks!

FRIDAY: Share time! Bring in your stories that are of great concern to you: economy, relationships, friendships, politics, beliefs, etc.

8TH GRADE LITERATURE HOMEWORK

MONDAY: Reading log 10/13-10/19 due on Monday - 10/20.

TUESDAY: Read “Red Badge of Courage.” Chapters 4-8 and do your assigned Literary Circle Job. Due 10/21.
You have the same Lit Circle Job as last week. Please do not neglect to do these Lit jobs as it hinders the class discussion.

WEDNESDAY: Read “Rain, Rain, Go Away” in your Lit Books starting on page 56, and please be familiar with the questions at the end of the story. Be prepared to talk about fictional characters you know of and how the author brought these characters alive to you. e.g. Horton the Elephant is developed by Seuss both with the actions he does and the dialogue he has with those around him. We will be delving into character development this Wed. 10/22/08.

THURSDAY: Be prepared to work on you Daybooks.

FRIDAY: Share time! Bring in your stories that are of great concern to you: economy, relationships, friendships, politics, beliefs, etc.

Go! Go, Johnny B Good!

Published at October 15, 2008 in Just For Fun. 0 Comments



Go! Go, Johnny B Good!

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Both players and staff got into the spirit of things!

Mr. Gooch putting the Pep in Rally!

Published at October 15, 2008 in Just For Fun. 0 Comments

HCA had a rousing send off for their Fall Soccer and Volley ball teams yesterday in this year’s first pep rally!

7TH GRADE LIT HOMEWORK FOR 10/20-10/24

Published at October 14, 2008 in HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents and HCA - Seventh Grade Literature. 0 Comments

Week 10/20-10/24

MONDAY:Reading log 10/13-10/19 due on Monday - 10/20.

TUESDAY: First Period 7th Lit Read “View From Saturday” Chapters 3-4, that is up to page 118, and Second Period 7th Lit read “Tangerine” up to page 133, and both do your assigned Literary Circle Job –Due — 10/21. Because so many didn’t have their job ready this Tuesday everyone will keep the same job. Please do not neglect to do these Lit jobs as it hinders the class discussion.

WEDNESDAY:

Read “Charles” starting on page 69 in your Textbooks, and be prepared to talk about dynamic characters. Know the difference between static and fixed character and the difference between a round or flat character. Be ready to discuss how authors use both direct and indirect characterization to develop characters in their stories. Read and be prepared for a quiz and a discussion by October 22.

THURSDAY:

Bring in your favorite children stories. We are going to look at two reasons why you like them so much.

Bring in Daybooks!

FRIDAY:

Share time! Bring in your stories!!

8th Lit Homework for 10/20-10/24

Published at October 14, 2008 in HCA - Eighth Grade Literature and HCA - Harvest Christian Academy Parents. 0 Comments

Week 10/20-10/24

MONDAY: Reading log 10/13-10/19 due on Monday - 10/20.

TUESDAY: Read “Red Badge of Courage.” Chapters 4-8 and do your assigned Literary Circle Job. Due 10/21.
You have the same Lit Circle Job as last week. Please do not neglect to do these Lit jobs as it hinders the class discussion.

WEDNESDAY:

Read “Rain, Rain, Go Away” in your Lit Books starting on page 56, and please be familiar with the questions at the end of the story. Be prepared to talk about fictional characters you know of and how the author brought these characters alive to you. e.g. Horton the Elephant is developed by Seuss both with the actions he does and the dialogue he has with those around him. We will be delving into character development this Wed. 10/22/08.

THURSDAY: Be prepared to work on you Daybooks.

FRIDAY: Bring in your stories to share.