Important Information:
o Mrs. Alexander, Ms. Uhen, Mr. Boyle, and I are in need of a parent from each of our classes to be our emergency caller parent. If interested, send us an email or leave a message on our voice mail. If you work at home or are easily accessible, this may be the right volunteer opportunity for you.
o Conference request forms were sent home last week, to all parents that did not attend Curriculum Night. Please complete the conference form a.s.a.p.
o Picture Day is Tues, 9/ 25. All students will take a picture for our yearbook even if he/she does not wish to purchase pictures. Remember to send the envelope and money with your child on Tuesday.
o We will discuss Bud, Not Buddy this week; be sure to have the summer reading guide completed by Friday, September 28.
o First Reading Log will be due on Thurs, 9/27. Each book must have a parent signature on the log.
o The final draft of the Seedfolks Writing Assignment is due on Friday, September 28.
Monday, September 24
Sentence Diagramming: Adjectives
Review and discuss literary terms: Protagonist, Antagonist, Theme, and Conflict
Review for Seedfolks Test: Comprehension and Vocabulary
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test
Tuesday, September 25
Seedfolks Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
Essay Drafts Returned- discuss the final draft of the essay
Introduce Christopher Paul Curtis author of Bud, Not Buddy
Compare and contrast realistic fiction vs. historical fiction
Homework: Draw a picture of most memorable character from Bud, Not Buddy and write 2-3 sentences explaining why. The drawings must be done on unlined paper and colored neatly.
Wednesday, September 26
Discuss setting, characters, events, and resolution
Complete Bud, Not Buddy story map
Sentence Diagramming: Adverbs
Homework: Finish your reading log- you must have parent signatures. Students should bring 2-3 items that are important to him/her; place the items in a bag. Finish story map, if necessary
Thursday: September 27
Share your 2-3 important items with the class
Discuss history of jazz and blues
Jazz and blues music activity
Write reflection regarding jazz and blues music
Homework: Finish Final Draft of Seedfolks Writing Assignment and Summer Reading Guide for Bud, Not Buddy- both due tomorrow
Friday, September 28
Review Summer Reading Guide for Bud, Not Buddy
Closing activity- Write final reflection, regarding items brought to school and personal connections to Bud, Not Buddy
Sentence Diagramming: Reviewing Sentence Basics
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Friday, September 21, 2007
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5 comments:
I wont be in school today, and its picture day! Are there going to be retakes?
Once again, i am not in school today and i dont much of my homework here at my house. Should Kate, get my stuff from my locker and my mom could pick it up? I also need my reading log, i read 3 books but i havent recorded them yet, the reading log is probably in my reading folder. Lastly, I need to take the SeedFolks Test, but i dont have anything to study for it! -Hani
Hi, i was wondering what is the due date for the drawing for Bud Not Buddy and does the whole body have to be shone?-Malcolm
We will have a picture re-take day. When it is scheduled it will be announced.
For the seedfolks test study your vocabulary sheet and your seedfolks chart.
I can give you another reading log when you return- let me know if you need an extension. It is due on Thursday.
The Bud, Not Buddy Drawing is due on Wednesday. The whole body does not need to be drawn.
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