LA/Reading Syllabus: Week of September 17

Important Information:
· Students will take a Seedfolks Comprehension & Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
· Students began working on a Seedfolks Essay Last week. The typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 21 and the final draft is due on Friday, Sept 28.
· All students should have read Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis, over the summer. Students who did not read the book over the summer must have it read by September 24.
· Curriculum Night is Tuesday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student brought home a letter with his or her schedule last week.
· The reading log is due on Thursday, Sept. 27. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures.

Monday, September 17
Buzzword
Lesson 2: Spelling Pretest
Read and Chart Maricela
Finish Defining Seedfolks Vocabulary

Homework: Read your pleasure book for 30 minutes

Tuesday, September 18
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Spelling Lesson 2: Complete page 12 and discuss spelling rule
Spelling Lesson 2: Part A

Homework: Finish Spelling, if necessary

Wednesday, September 19
Buzzword
Seedfolks Character Review
Spelling Lesson 2: Part B
Spelling Activity: Practice the Words

Homework: Finish Spelling, if necessary. Work on your Seedfolks Essay Rough Draft- due on 9/21

Thursday: September 20
Spelling Lesson 2: Part C
SPARKLE: Spelling Review Game
Review Seedfolks Vocabulary- write five detailed sentences using five Seedfolks vocabulary words

Homework: Study for Lesson 2 Spelling Test. Finish your Seedfolks rough draft- it must be typed.

Friday, September 21
Buzzword
Media Center- Check Out and Return Books
Lesson 2: Spelling Test
Seedfolks Rough Draft: Peer Edits

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!