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Tuck Everlasting chapter 22-25 task

Chapter 22-25

Summarizing: Briefly retell the main events that occurred in chapter 22. (min. 5 sentences and max. 10)

Cliffhanger: Define the term cliffhanger. What is the cliffhanger at the end of chapter 23?

Personal Opinion: What is good and what is bad about the prospect of eternal life? If you could choose any number of years to live, how long would you like to live?

Spelling words - Unit 6

Quiz - Tuesday, November 26th

1. I'm
2. isn't
3. she'd
4. haven't
5. they've
6. didn't
7. we're
8. you're
9. I'll
10. doesn't
11. I've
12. wouldn't
13. they're
14. didn't
15. couldn't
16. we'll
17. she's
18. hasn't
19. he'd
20. shouldn't

Flipgrid

We are now set up and ready to start using Flipgrid. 

Here is the class code for students to sign in with their school email accounts.

https://flipgrid.com/desrochers1

Please sign and return the permission forms as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Tuck Chapter 19-21

Chapter 19-21

Theme: Three major themes that are present throughout this story are: order vs. disorder, independence, and greed. Choose one and describe how it appears in the story using specific examples.

1.     Mae Tuck hits the man over the head with the gun. Do you think she does the right thing? Does she have another option? (chapter 19)

2.     Why does Winnie lie to the constable? (chapter 20)

3.     Do you think the Fosters regret selling the wood? (chapter 21)

4.     What makes Winnie’s family think she has changed? (chapter 21)

Vocabulary: Find three words in this chapter that are unfamiliar or challenging. Define each.

DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

Definition of FANTASY

Fantasy fiction is a genre of writing in which the plot could not happen in real life (as we know it, at least). Often, the plot involves magic or witchcraft and takes place on another planet or in another — undiscovered — dimension of this world.

Students are asked to discuss the "impossible element" that lands the novel Tuck Everlasting into the fantasy genre in the chapter 16-18 task.

Tuck Everlasting Chapter Tasks

Chapters 13-15

1. How do the Foster’s react to the man in the yellow suit? (chapter 13)
2. Are the Tuck’s criminals in your mind? Why or why not? (chapter 14)
3. Why do you think Jesse wants to marry Winnie? How will it be beneficial to him? Will it be as beneficial to her? (chapter 14)
4. Is a life more valuable than property? Why do you feel this way? (chapter 15)

Predicting: Make a reasonable prediction about what the next few chapters may be about.

Vocabulary: Write a synonym for each of the following words.

saddle peculiar whirled illiterate seldom

Chapter 16-18

Genre: Describe why this novel has been placed in the FANTASY genre.

Reflecting: What are your thoughts on this book now? Are they different than they were when you began reading the story?

Lessons: What are three lessons that you learned/took away from these chapters?

Chapter 16-18 tasks are due on Tuesday of next week.

We will be reading chapter 18 in class on Monday.

If your child wants to go ahead and listen to the chapter online, they are welcome to!

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Hello parents,

Tomorrow evening (Thursday), all teachers will be holding interviews in the gym beginning at 3:30pm. I have a few spaces available so feel free to pop in at any of the following times:

3:40
3:50
4:10
4:20
4:40
6:40
6:50

Transformations Tests

Students were given their Geometry transformations test back today. After calculating the class average, it came out to be a C. This is not surprising given the fact that it is one of the more challenging units. Nevertheless, my policy is that when the class average falls below a B-, I give students an opportunity to further show their knowledge and understanding through an extra credit task. Students completed this task today (it was optional for those that received an A-, A or A+ on the test). I will look over the tasks this week and marks will be adjusted accordingly.