English 9
1. notebook- read procrastination wkst- write about what tips will help you be successful with short story.
2. rreview first lines instructions
3. share first lines
4. read novel- sticky areas where there is character development
5. examine how development in novel relates to how you can write in a similar way in your short story
6. writing time
7. Showing vs. Telling - overhead and examples
Assignment: write to climax of story

Math 8
1. review- converting decimals to percent, converting percent to decimals
2. notes/examples - Estimating percents with mental math (no calculators!!!)
3. assignment- 6 questions of estimating percent with mental math.

Social Studies 8/9
1. review 5 pillars
2. news article- Belgium outlaws wearing the hijab/burka
3. notes on article wkst
4. Read p. 119-121
Fill in Synthesis analysis notesheet.

English 8
1. notebook- reading better and faster
2. tips regarding intros and first lines!
3. writing time
4. tips regarding character development
5. writing time
6. Assignment- write up to the beginning of your climax. Include:
developed characters
descriptive setting
descriptive events
2-3 characters only!!!
theme developing