Pirate Journal

1. 1-page journal (3/4 of a page)
2. single-spaced
3. typed, size 12 font
4. use pirate lingo
5. Pirates need: cutlass, pistol, headscarf, and a wicked grin
6. written as if in 1500, 1600, or 1700's
7. YOU are the captain of a pirate ship, this is the "Captain's Log" that you are writing.


Example:

Dear Journal Oct 17, 1645

This mornin', when me work up, me boat was rockin' side to side. That landlubber cook, dropped me eggs! Methinks me might keelhaul him this mornin'; provide a bit o' entertainment for me crew (and show them what will happen if they do not listen to me!) Arrggh!

Spelling

Started our Spelling program today.
Students will get lessons every 2nd week.
Pre-test on Monday
Booklets given out on Monday

work on:
Page 1 - Monday
Page 2 - Tuesday
Page 3 - Wednesday
Page 4 - Thursday
Booket due Friday
Post-Test given Friday (for marks)

Remember to bring in Pirate Ships!

Pirate ships need to come to class for Monday!!!

Oral Presentation due tomorrow

Oral Presentation on "School" is due to be presented tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 16th.
Write presentation on index cards (if no index cards, take a piece of lined paper, fold in 1/2 like a hot dog, cut, then cut each 1/2 into 3 equal pieces)

Practice:

fluency
eye contact
intonation (talk with different tones)
volume

HOMEWORK

Check out the homework section and project section on the right hand side of the page!

WELCOME TO 2011-2012

WELCOME to Brocklehurst Middle School!

We will be having English, Math, Social Studies and Science together over the course of this year.

Please feel free to contact me regarding any concerns you have over the curriculum and/or your child!

Hope everyone had a good first day!

Ms. R.