Assignment due March 1

Write an essay on the following prompt: Huckleberry Finn’s journey is far more than a journey up the Mississippi—it’s a journey from boyhood toward adulthood. How did the decisions he had to make during the journey help him to mature and what were the two or three most important things he learned during the journey? Use specific quotes and examples from the text to support your ideas.
See handout for grading (evaluation) rubric.

Assignment due February 15

Lesson 22: Use key word outlines done in class to write a paragraph explaining why the founding fathers wrote the Constitution based on the Preamble. Add transition words. Use the checklist. Turn in checklist with key word outline.

Study for vocab quiz.

Next week we will discuss Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Please bring your book and completed study guide.

February 1

SNOW DAY! Assignments:
Since you have the extra time, double check your final draft for errors. Have a parent read and edit for you. Use your checklist and mark your paper accordingly.
Continue reading Huck Finn and fill out study guide.