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.

This week ...

We Scare Hunger:

Classes will be collecting canned food items for this campaign. Please donate anything you can.

Pumpkin Raffle:

Each classroom will be carving/decorating a pumpkin in a creative way. Thursday morning, pumpkins will be displayed and students can win them to bring home. Tickets will cost: 3 for $1.00, or 2 for 50 cents. 

Spelling words Unit 4

Quiz next Tuesday, October 29th

1. chain

2. wave

3. basis

4. claim

5. trade

6. decade

7. brain

8. playful

9. train

10. sleigh

11. change

12. famous

13. remain

14. weigh

15. maybe

16. complain

17. statement

18. vacation

19. entertain

20. education

Tuck Everlasting Chapter Tasks

Chapters 7-9

Making Connections: Describe in detail a person, place or situation that you made a connection with in chapter 7, 8 or 9. Make sure to include information about the story AND your own life.

1. Why is it important to remember that the cat didn’t drink from the spring? (chapter 7)
2. What causes Winnie to feel such a comfort with the Tucks, as though they are her friends? (chapter 8)
3. How would you feel if you had to leave your home and lose your friends and family?

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

Chapters 10-11

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

Compare and Contrast: Create a three-ring Venn diagram to compare Winnie, another character of your choice and YOU!