Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Summarizers only pick up the group folders and books
Classwork: Standard: Continue reading in literary circles through Chapters 5 in Freak the Mighty; Complete CH 1-5 Study Guide with your group. Advanced: Chapter 4 (Click to listen.) in The Secret Garden. Standard class students who were absent may borrow books at the end of 7th period. Advanced students who were absent may read the book online at http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Frances_Hodgson_Burnett/The_Secret_Garden/.
Homework: None. Reading Log due on Friday.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Discussion Directors only pick up the group folders and books
Classwork: Finish yesterday’s group discussions; Continue reading in literary circles. Chapters 3-5 in Freak the Mighty; Chapters 2-3 in The Secret Garden. Standard class students who were absent may borrow books at the end of 7th period. Advanced students who were absent may read the book online at http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Frances_Hodgson_Burnett/The_Secret_Garden/.
Homework: None. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Discussion Directors only pick up the group folders and books
Classwork: Finish yesterday’s group discussions; Continue reading in literary circles. Chapters 3-5 in Freak the Mighty; Chapters 2-5 in The Secret Garden; Freak the Mighty Quiz if time permits in periods 2, 3 and 5.
Homework: None.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

 
Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Learn the roles of:
  1. Literary Luminary
  2. Summarizer
  3. Vocabulary Enricher
  4. Discussion Director
Read the first chapter of The Secret Garden or Freak the Mighty.
Homework: None.

Friday, November 19, 2010


Journal Entry#28: President Obama said, “The idea of a longer school year, I think, makes sense.” He also pointed out that U.S. students attend classes, on average, “about a month less” than children in other advanced countries. What do you think? (One Page) Six Traits Focus: Ideas!
Classwork: Read the play, “The Fall and Rise of Kevin Pearce”.
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Number your paper from 1-10 and take 5 minutes to review your notes and literature book for the Rikki-Tikki-Tavi quiz.
Classwork: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi quiz; Review pronoun and antecedent worksheets; Discovery Video – Pendemonium: Panic in Peru.
Homework Reminder: Reading logs are due tomorrow.