Miss Smith's Newsletter
Week of October 11-15
Weekly Overview - Honors English
Monday:
- Introduce spelling and vocabulary words
- Lesson: Logos, Ethos, & Pathos voice
- Homework: Logos, Ethos, & Pathos worksheet, study spelling and vocabulary words
Tuesday:
- Worksheet check
- Lesson: Jack London
- As a class, begin reading and annotating short story "To Build a Fire"
- Homework: Study spelling and vocabulary words
Wednesday:
- Continue reading and annotating short story "To Build a Fire"
- Discuss Logos, Ethos, & Pathos voice
- Homework: Study spelling and vocabulary words
Thursday:
- Short story class reflection and discussion
- Interactive Assignment: "Life in the Eyes of Jack London"
- Homework: One paragraph reflection of short story, study spelling and vocabulary words
Friday:
- Spelling and vocabulary test
- Quiz on "To Build a Fire"
- Write a 3 sentence reflection of Logos, Ethos, & Pathos voice (one sentence each)
Jack London Square
Jack London State Historic Park
This will be part of Thursday's Interactive Assignment!
Jack London's Cabin
October School News & Important Links
- Revised COVID-19 Protocols for Cullman County Schools
- Remember to donate your cans to the canned food drive! This donation period will end on October 29. The drop-off box is located right beside the main office.
- On October 29, all students will be permitted to dress up for Halloween! Just make sure your costume complies with our school's dress code guidelines!
October Important Dates
- October 14 - Picture Day
- October 15 - First 9 Weeks End
- October 21 - Report Cards Go Home
- October 29 - Wellness Screening in Library
Testing Information
Alabama Reading Initiative (AIR)
- This is a state-wide K-12 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare students with the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grade-level standards.
Standardized Tests in Alabama:
- PreACT - 10th grade (Fall)
- ACT Workkeys - 12th grade (Fall)
- ACAP Summative Assessment - 2nd-8th grade (Spring)
- ACAP Alternate Assessment - 2nd-8th grade (Spring)
- ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 - K-12 (Begins in January)
- ACT with Writing - 11th grade (Spring)
Miss Smith's Contact Information
Email: lsmith258@mcboe.org
Website: https://grammargal.weebly.com
Location: 4545 County Road 1141, Vinemont, Alabama, USA
Phone: (206)-867-5309