Here’s what we did today:

1. Reading lists were handed out and are due to your reading workshop page number teacher on or before Monday, January 27. All the books you’ve read, started and abandoned, or are currently reading should be included on your reading list. Get a copy here if you don’t have one.

2. Today we began our unit on Animal Farm by George Orwell. We started with a Word Sort Activity on Government and “isms.” Get a copy of the handout here. We worked in study groups. Check in with your group if you were absent and write down the tips Mrs. Peterson gave at the start that will help you explain what each word means (19 in all) by using the Word Origin Packet.

3. Come dressed and be ready to walk to the Wolfeboro Public Library on Wednesday, January 15. Don’t forget to bring any books you might have checked out, library card, and Someday List.

Novelist
Eric Arthur Blair, known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. Wikipedia
Born: June 25, 1903, Motihari, India
Died: January 21, 1950, London, United Kingdom
Full name: Eric Arthur Blair
Nominations: Locus Award for Best Art Book
Awards: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award, Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella

Finally, congratulations to Marina and Kiera, the winners in first Vista Trivia Contest. Keep checking the blog each night because you’ll never know when the next contest will be held.