Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of October 29

Important Information:
o On Tuesday, students will take a comprehension test over the first section of myth book.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group do not have to participate in the myth activities with the rest of the class. Instead they will work on selected enrichment projects. The projects are due November 9. They are also expected to finish the entire myth novel and complete a handout for the minor gods by November 9.
o Students wishing to retake their pictures will take retake their pictures on Tues. Oct. 30; they must return the pictures in order to retake them.
o Students received a letter in their Thursday’s packet, regarding appropriate Halloween costumes, behavior, and informing them they need to donate a can good if they plan to wear a costume on Halloween. Children are not allowed to bring candy to school on Halloween.
o All students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this next section of the myth book.

Monday, October 29
Greek Myth Jeopardy
Spelling Pretest Lesson 5
Review Spelling Rule pg. 24

Homework: Study for comprehension test and be sure to complete reading logs with parent signatures. Complete Spelling: page 25 part A

Tuesday, October 30
Greek Myth Comprehension Test
Greek Myth: Read p. 70 -71 in myth book and make a prediction
Spelling Lesson 5: Review page 25 part A and complete part. B

Homework: None

Wednesday, October 31
Review Predictions
Vocabulary, read, & review Prometheus myth
Prometheus comprehension handout
Values handout regarding Prometheus myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review Pt. B

Homework: Spelling page 26 part C (Top)– Dictionary only

Thursday, November 1
Vocabulary, read, & review Pandora myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review homework and review for test

Homework: Read Nemesis myth. Study Spelling Test Lesson 5

Friday, November 2 - Reading /LArts in A.M.
Read and discuss Prometheus poem
“Think Pair Share” activity- regarding Prometheus, Pandora, & Nemesis myths
Spelling Test Lesson 5

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!