Vocabulary in Context - First 20 Words

1. Ambivalent– (adj.) conflicted or contradictory emotions about someone or something
2. Lucrative – (adj.) profitable, money-making
3. Obscured –  (v.) blocked; not easily seen
4. Demean – (v.) to humiliate or mortify
5. Disposition – (n.) the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal.
6. Avocation – (n.) a hobby or minor profession
7. Pacify – (v.)  restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm
8. Haven – (n.)  a place of safety or refuge
9. Incessant – (adj.)  continuing without pause or interruption
10. Flippant – (adj.) not showing a serious or respectful attitude
11. Digress - (v.) to leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
12. Fabricate – (v.) – to invent or concoct something, usually with deceitful intent
13. Endeavor – (n.) an attempt to achieve a goal
14. Amenable – (adj.) willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for
15. Emulate – (v.) – to imitate or copy
16. Scrutinize – (v.) to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
17. Pragmatic – (adj.) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
18. Assuage – (v.) to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
19. Succinct  - (adj.) (esp. of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed
20. Surreptitious – (adj.) – done in a secret or sneaky way

Reading Log #2

The final date to turn in Reading Log #2 for this quarter is tomorrow.  I have announced this frequently in class, so consider yourself warned! You can find a copy of this log here.  Just print out a copy, complete the log, and turn it into your block tray by tomorrow (April 18, 2014).  You can also submit your log online here.  Remember that I need two (2) of these filled out.  

Also, I will no longer accept logs regarding The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  You have finished this book already, and it is time to start reading something new and exciting.

Reading Log #1 Final Due Date - April 11, 2014

The final date to turn in Reading Log #1 for this quarter is tomorrow.  I have announced this frequently in class, so consider yourself warned! You can find a copy of this log here.  Just print out a copy, complete the log, and turn it into your block tray by tomorrow (April 11, 2014).  You can also submit your log online here.  Remember that I need two (2) of these filled out.  

Also, I will no longer accept logs regarding The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  You have finished this book already, and it is time to start reading something new and exciting.

Field Trip to the Indianapolis Indians

Eastwood Middle School

7th Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Indians Game

Students need to have their signed field trip permission slip and money in by May 2nd.  I have provided links to the information sheet and the permission slip.  Contact me if you have any questions:  jgentry@msdwt.k12.in.us

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Indians Field Trip Permission Slip

Indians Field Trip Information Sheet

Victory Field

 

Vocabulary in Context List

Agenda and Homework For this Week

Audio - "The First Day" - Read by Jean Gentry

For students who were absent, or for those who would like to hear the short story again, please click here. 

Listening Comprehension Skills

Students can become better readers by honing their listening skills.  During our reading blocks yesterday and today, students listened to me read a short article twice on the history of April Fool's Day.  After the second reading, they took a short quiz about what they learned from the reading.  Students did very well, but the readings will become longer and more complex as the semester continues.