Friday, May 11, 2012

May 14 - 17: October Sky

**FINAL EXAM practice questions** 
**Rocket Boys Musical**
**October Sky discussion questions** Chapter summaries **
New Student Surveys (Please respond)
Skateboard or Longboard
Physical Activity
NHL Hockey

Wed. May 16 - Thurs. May 17 
Start work on the October Sky five paragraph essay. Import the Google Docs essay outline template.
** Include this Thesis statement in your introductory paragraph: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: the setting in time, the setting in place, and the support of their community.
- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Wed. May 16)
- Homework: Finish reading ch. 15 for Tues. May 22

Tues. May 15
- Review the final exam practice questions.
- Continue filling in information on your essay planning sheet
- Start writing your first draft on lined paper
- In the lab tomorrow you'll be using the outline template.
- To better understand the historical and political setting of the novel, view "Cold War Politics in the Space Race."


Mon. May 14
- Review the final essay topic (to be started this week) and the outline template:
Topic: The rocket boys' achievements are facilitated by several important factors: the setting in time, the setting in place, and the support of their community.
- Continue reading October Sky and completing the assignment sheets (DUE Wed. May 16)
- Watch Part 2 of the Homer Hickam interview:

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