1. MONDAY What does the word “diversion” mean in this sentence? Think about the Greek root, “vers”. What do you think means? Make a list of any other words with this Greek root. “ Quick, Bobby! Create a diversion before Sarah sees us planning her surprise birthday party,” said Fred.

2. TUESDAY As you come into class, watch and listen to the CNN Student News Video. Write down at ONE current event you watched that interested you. Tell what part of the world it took place, and tell who was involved. Tell what’s happening with this current event. http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/studentnews/sn- content-fri/index.html

3. WEDNESDAY You are a newspaper writer; write a brief news article in 40 words or less, explaining the events that lead to the picture that you see of the house. Include who was involved, where it happened, and what was going on. Be Creative!

4. THURSDAY As you come into class, watch and listen to the CNN Student News Video. Write down at ONE current event you watched that interested you. Tell what part of the world it took place, and tell who was involved. Tell what’s happening with this current event. http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/15/studentnews/s n-content-tues/index.html

5. FRIDAY Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. “ ~ Stanley Horowitz Tuesday was the first day of autumn. What strikes you the most about autumn? Describe the smells, sounds, and colors of this time of year.