Week of April 22 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

• Show comprehension of the vocabulary words from Ch. 33-40 of A Night Divided with correct answers on the quiz (scheduled for Tuesday, April 23)
• Create a word journal for the last set of vocabulary words for the novel (Ch. 41-47)
• Show understanding of how to make inferences related to scenarios from Ch. 33-40 of A Night Divided
• Show understanding of figurative language by correctly identifying different types in A Night Divided
• Show understanding of Ch. 41-44 of A Night Divided with good class discussion about the events that take place

Language Arts: 

• Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
• Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A. (due Thursday this week)
• Learn how to properly research for a persuasive paper
• Learn how to properly cite a source in a persuasive paper
• Show understanding of putting informational text into a student’s own words
• Choose from a list of persuasive writing topics, and begin working on graphic organizer for rough draft of persuasive paper
• Show comprehension of Week 28 spelling words (Greek words parts)

Religion: 

• Recognize the changes that occur during puberty
• Learn the importance of dealing with the stress of maturing
• Practice ways to develop greater self-awareness
• Show understanding of concepts taught in Religion class this year with correct answers on the Archdiocese of Chicago assessment review guide  *NOTE: This assessment will be given in early May and will not be entered into PowerSchool as a Religion grade; it is solely a measure of what the students have learned throughout the year.