Rgd/LA Syllabus: Week of October 2

Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times will be sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths next week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11.
o If you plan to send in a treat for the class on your child’s birthday, please be sure that you send in a healthy snack (i.e. veggies, fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc.). If you have any questions please call or email me.

Monday, October 2
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Discuss Spelling Rule (page 16) and Complete Part A
Socratic Seminar Expectations
Begin Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping

Homework: Continue Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping. You must have your article thoroughly marked and with you in class on Wednesday in order to participate in the Socratic Seminar.

Tuesday, October 3
Media Center Computers- Learn how to log into computers
Media Center Tables- Return, check out, and/or read pleasure books

Homework: Write at least two thought provoking questions that relate to the Singapore Whipping article.

Wednesday, October 4
Spelling Lesson 3 Part B
Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping

Homework: Build Word Power- Spelling Master 3B

Thursday, October 5
Review Spelling Master 3B
The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963 Foreshadowing Activity
SPARKLE

Homework: Study Spelling Words

Friday, October 5 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Today we will attend an assembly so we will only have one period of LA/Rdg.
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
What do you know about the Greek Myths?

Homework: Enjoy your THREE-DAY weekend!