Vocabulary words are assigned at the beginning of each week and the Homework is regular and predictable. 

• definition (working toward using our own words)
• synonyms (and illustrations)
• sentence (common and proper nouns as subjects)
• editing and revising sentences 

Journals will be posted and accessed under Written Expression.

Pioneers of Science 

Students need to find at least three (3) resources on his or her scientist.

Students gather informations, facts, about the scientists, recording the facts into the Pyramid Graphic Organizer Provided, or using it as a guide to take two column notes.

Students use the facts, recorded and sorted, to write a short biography. 

Final Draft is due Wednesday, December 17th. Anyone wishing to share must have the Published Draft in hand on Wednesday at the start of class. 

Because this is our first biography involving notes and sources, an extention may be requested.