Homework+Oct.+17-28


 * READING HOMEWORK: (Oct.17-31) **

Read individual novel for **30 minutes each night.** Parents **must witness** their child reading (have your child read out loud to you, sit next to them and read a book yourself) Once the 30 minutes are complete, please **sign reading log.**


 * // WRITING HOMEWORK: //**


 * OCT. 17 **
 * Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. **


 * Oct.18 **
 * According to some people, elderly drivers should be required to reapply for their licenses. With age come diminished vision, hearing, and reaction time. How do you feel about this issue? Explain what you think should be done and why. **


 * Oct. 19 **
 * Medical researchers, cosmetic companies, and others often perform experiments on animals. Many people feel that experimentation on animals is wrong and should be stopped immediately because animals do feel pain, and there are other alternatives. How do you feel? State your position and explain your reasons. **


 * Oct. 20 **
 * (This is not true! Let's Just say) **
 * In order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write a two-paragraph essay persuading him or her to allow students to continue attending field trips. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. **


 * Oct. 21 **
 * Is there a cause you actively support? Write an essay convincing readers to support that cause. **


 * Oct. 24 **
 * Many parents give children a weekly or monthly allowance regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents only give children an allowance as a reward for completing chores or when they have behaved properly. Explain what you think parents should do. **


 * Oct. 25 **
 * We all have favorite activities that we enjoy. Write an essay convincing readers to try the activity that you enjoy most. **


 * Oct. 26 **
 * Write an essay convincing readers to break a specific habit that is harmful to their physical, emotional, or financial health. **


 * Oct. 27 **
 * Have you ever traveled to a place that you found very meaningful and rewarding? Write an essay that persuades others to visit this important place. **


 * Oct. 28 **
 * Write rough draft for persuasive essay. Have it ready so you can exchange papers with classmates. **


 * Oct. 31 **
 * Trick or Treat!!!!! No Homework!!!!!!! **


 * TEST DATES: **


 * October 19th**
 * (Study, review all Do Nows, Aims and homework)**
 * Study: Characteristics of memoir, personal narrative, dialogue, setting, voc words (same review that we looked over for the last week).**


 * October 24Th UNIT TEST**
 * Study review sheet which will be handed out week of Oct 17th**