STEAM English 6 (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Leslie Stinnett
- Term
- 2019 - 2020
- Department
- English
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Past Assignments
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LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY WORK FOR CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 5
LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY WORK FOR CREDIT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 5
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Hero's Journey Narrative
Write The Road Back, Resurrection/Growth/New Life, and Return sections. These are the Falling Action and Resolution parts of the plot.
Refer to my Slide File for more info https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ggy3PXa-41XosmYFqDFtV12mWKYSguiaQy0o7rlCnzc/edit?usp=sharing
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Hero's Journey Narrative
Record a Flip Grid "Audio Book" of your Hero's Journey Narrative.
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Figurative Language Stories Slide File
Complete all figurative language writing slides (#1-9) and submit slide file in Google Classroom.
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Idiom Writing
Directions for Slide #9 in your Figurative Language Stories Slide File.
YOUR FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STORIES SLIDE FILE IS NOW COMPLETE!
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The Hobbit Chapter 18 & 19
THE HOBBIT - Chapter 18 & 19 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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Idiom Practice
Submit Practice Doc in Schoology.
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The Hobbit Chapter 16 & 17
THE HOBBIT - Chapter 16 & 17 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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The Hobbit as A Hero's Journey Chart
The Hobbit as A Hero's Journey chart (GC) - Add to the Approach (nearing Smaug), Ordeal (overcoming Smaug), and The Reward sections.
NOTE: The Reward leads to another round of Approach, Ordeal, and Reward.
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Onomatopoeia and Alliteration Writing
Insert Onomatopoeia and Alliteration Comic Strip on Figurative Language Stories slide #8
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The Hobbit Chapter 14 & 15
THE HOBBIT - Chapter 14 & 15 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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Onomatopoeia and Alliteration Practice
Submit Practice Docs in Schoology.
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What Makes a Hero?
"What Makes a Hero?" videos, questions, and Schoology Discussion.
Submit GC slide file in Schoology and follow directions for the Schoology Discussion.
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Hyperbole Writing
Figurative Language Stories SLIDE #7 - Hyperbole Writing - You want to show your reader how your hero is feeling. Write a brief conversation between your hero and another character to show that your hero is EXTREMELY SCARED, WORRIED, NERVOUS, ANGRY, OR HAPPY (choose ONE). Don't worry about a setting or story background, just include 2 pieces of hyperbole in the conversation. This passage may or may not end up in your Hero's Journey Narrative.
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The Hobbit Chapter 12 & 13
THE HOBBIT - Chapter 12 & 13 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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Personification Practice & Writing
Turn in Practice Doc in Schoology.
Complete Figurative Language Stories Slides #4 & #5
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Hyperbole Practice & Writing
Turn in Practice Doc in Schoology.
Complete Figurative Language Stories Slide #6
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THE HOBBIT - Chapter 10 & 11 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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Writing Simile and Metaphor - Complete Practice Parts of Writing Simile and Metaphor in GC.
Complete Figurative Language Stories Slides #2 & #3.
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Simile and Metaphor Practice Doc - submit in Schoology.
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Set up your Figurative Language Stories Slide File in GC.
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THE HOBBIT - Chapter 8 & 9 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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The Hobbit as A Hero's Journey chart (GC) - Add to the Tests, Allies, and Enemies section. Use bullet points to keep track of events and people i.e., trolls, elves, Gollum, riddles, Beorn, orcs. You can't rewrite the book in your chart, but you can keep track of major events, characters, and themes.
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HERO'S JOURNEY NARRATIVE
Write the Tests, Allies, and Enemies, The Approach, The Ordeal, and The Reward sections. These are the Rising Action and Climax sections.Refer to my Slide File for more info https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ggy3PXa-41XosmYFqDFtV12mWKYSguiaQy0o7rlCnzc/edit?usp=sharing
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THE HOBBIT - Chapter 6 & 7 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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THE HOBBIT - Chapter 4 & 5 Reading Guides (turn in Doc in Schoology)
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The Plot assignment in Brainpop - Complete before the Hero's Journey Narrative Zoom
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HERO'S JOURNEY NARRATIVE
Write the "Crossing the Threshold" section - how does your hero leave her ordinary world?
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THE HOBBIT
Chapter 2 & 3 Reading Guides
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Translate the Runes assignment on Schoology
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J.R.R. Tolkien Assignment in(1) Brainpop and (2) Schoology
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HERO'S JOURNEY NARRATIVE
Write the "Call to Action" and "Refusal of the Call" and "Meeting with the Mentor" sections. This will be mostly dialogue between the "Caller/Mentor" and your hero. What is your hero being called to do, why does she not want to go, what important information/guidance does the Mentor have?
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Tuesday, 10am, The Hobbit Novel Study Discussion through Zoom. Bring your reading guide for Chapter 1.
Our class code is 562-653-8095.
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Monday, 10-11 am OFFICE HOURS through Zoom. Come when you can, stay as long as you can.
Join the meeting, say hello, ask any questions. Our class code is 562-653-8095.
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THE HOBBIT
Chapter 1 Reading Guide
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HERO'S JOURNEY NARRATIVE
Write the "Ordinary World" for your narrative (this is the exposition part of the plot). This should show where you normally find your hero, elements of their normal day, and information about the hero's personality (show, don't tell). This is often written in 3rd person omniscient, but should also include some dialogue.
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Subscribe to Brainpop for free - https://www.brainpop.com/
I'll link some fun stuff over the next 2 weeks.
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HERO'S JOURNEY NARRATIVE
Complete your Hero's Journey narrative planning sheet. Create and attach a document to the Google Classroom assignment. Take a picture of both sides of your planning sheet and copy the pictures to your document.
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THE HOBBIT
Pre-Reading Web Quest
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The Iliad and The Odyssey One Pager
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Print out "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street", double-sided, and bring to class.
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StudySync Blast Response
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The Children's Homer Essay - Final copy printed out
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One Pager Report
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Children's Homer Essay - complete all 4 paragraphs, complete a read aloud, and make edits. Come ready to share.
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Sign up slip for The Hobbit book order
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week...JUST KIDDING
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The Children's Homer - PART II Sections 14-17 Reading Guide AND QUIZ
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The Children's Homer Final Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
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Final Copy of Comma Stories - 17 slides, print out 6 on a page.
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Write a 2 sentence introduction (include complex sentences) for your Homer essay.
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Greek & Latin Roots Final Exam
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 20
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The Children's Homer - PART II Sections 10-13 Reading Guide
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Greek & Latin Roots Quizlet Weeks 17-20
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 19
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The Children's Homer - PART II Sections 7-9 Reading Guide
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Comma Stories #1-13
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Adjectives Order Activity (Google Classroom)
Print out completed chart
Complete Comma Stories Slide #9
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 18
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The Children's Homer - PART II Sections 4-6 Reading Guide
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StudySync Handle with Care Blast with 10 peer reviews
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The Children's Homer Crossword Puzzle
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Comma Stories for Comma Categories #1-6
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 17
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The Children's Homer - PART II Sections 1-3 Reading Guide
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Greek & Latin Roots Weeks 1-16 Quiz
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Pronunciation Practice File
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The Children's Homer - XIX - XXIII Reading Guide & QUIZ (VOCABULARY)
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 16
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Greek & Latin Roots Quizlet Weeks 13-16
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 15
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The Children's Homer - XVI - XVIII Reading Guide
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TCH Test Corrections:
1. Write the question
2. Explain your ORIGINAL answer - what was your mistake/misunderstanding?
3. Write the correct answer - cite text evidence.
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Naviance Activities - (1) Scavenger Hunt, (2) Create an Academic Goal, and (3) Create a Social Emotional Goal
Access Naviance through Schoology or the Hale Charter Academy Home Page
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The Children's Homer - VII -XV Reading Guides & QUIZ
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 14
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The Children's Homer - IV-VII Reading Guide
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LAST DAY TO SUBMIT
ANY LATE/MISSING WORK FOR THE SEMESTER
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Greek & Latin Roots Cards Week 13
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The Children's Homer Section I-III Reading Guide & Reading Groups.
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Bring The Children's Homer for novel study.
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Greek & Latin Roots Weeks 1-12 Quiz
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Greek & Latin Roots Quizlet Weeks 9-12
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The Children's Homer book signup
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Permission
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book Report - Printed copy
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book Report Check:
- Title Page
- Part 1 - Plot Paragraphs (5)
- Part 2 Paragraph Topic Sentences (3)
- Style Guide
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Create an audio recording of your book report. Make corrections as you go.
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Root Cards Week 10 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Final Exam
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StudySync BLAST Equal Education
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Root Cards Week 9 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 16-17 Reading Guide & quiz
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TURN IN PROOF OF SURVEY FOR A GOLDEN TICKET TO THE POPCORN AND MOVIE CHILLAXATION!
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DATE CHANGED
Greek & Latin Roots Quiz Weeks 1-8
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Greek & Latin Roots Quizlet Weeks 1-8
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Bubble Map Quiz - know how it's used and the rules.
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Root Cards Week 7 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 11-13 Reading Guide
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Root Cards Week 6 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 8-10 Reading Guide & Quiz
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Point of View Practice - see instructions on GC
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Root Cards Week 5 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 5-7 Reading Guides
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"Dragonwings" first read with annotation.
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Point of View Practice (GC)
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Greek & Latin Roots Quiz Weeks 1-4
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Root Cards Week 4 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 3-4 Reading Guide & Quiz
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Greek & Latin Roots Quizlet Weeks 1-4
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Tree Map Quiz - know how it is used and the rules
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Root Cards Week 3 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ch. 1-2 and Reading Guide
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Students who scored <8 on the Rachel's Feelings RACES paragraph MUST rewrite it. Those who scored 8 or above have the option to rewrite for a higher grade.
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Novel Study begins
Students should bring The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to class every day.
Students will use Advisory to read and work on novel study assignments.
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Root Cards Week 2 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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"Eleven" StudySync assignment
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Rachel's Feelings R.A.C.E.S. Paragraph
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Root Cards Week 1 - information complete, hole punched, on ring, name index card.
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R.A.C.E.S. Practice - "The Great Auk"
File name, Heading, Title, Highlight 5 RACES parts
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Turning Points BLAST with 10 reviews
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe book slip
Greek & Latin Roots Information Sheet Signed
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Circle Map Quiz - Rules and how to use it
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Writing an Email Quiz - Review email parts in Google Classroom
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Spiral binder check - Circle Map Info
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Teacher Email - What is your favorite part of English?
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Email Teacher
English & History spiral notebooks - create title page and Table of Contents
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"Who I Am" - answer questions neatly and completely. Demonstrate careful and detailed effort.
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Student Survey Due
Chromebook Contract Due
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"Who's Coming to Dinner?" Project
Guests, Appetizer, Main Dish, Dessert, Questions for your guests.
Group Members' names