Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Nov 26

Important Information:
• Permission slips for our upcoming trip to Greek Town on Nov. 29, were sent home last week. It is due by Tuesday. Please send cash only.
• Our third reading Log is due on Friday, November 30th. Remember, if your child wants to include the Greek Myth book he/she must read the entire book.
• We will begin a new novel, Where the Red Fern Grows, this week. Students will be given a blue Red Fern packet to complete as indicated below. Finally, please do not encourage your child to read ahead of our class due to certain prediction activities. You will be notified about enrichment opportunities at a later date.
• We are beginning our new marking period this week. Report cards go home Dec. 7th.

Monday, November 26
Finish Hercules Movie
Introduce Wilson Rawls author of Where the Red Fern Grows
Make a prediction and discuss vocabulary for Ch. 1
Play Student Created Greek Myth Games

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 27
Pre-reading discussion, read, and discuss Ch. 1
L/Network book- Punctuation- “Periods and End Marks” pp 206-207; Take notes

Homework: Ch. 1 comprehension questions #’s 1, 3, 5, and 7. L/Network book- Finish Pt A – top of p. 208, if necessary

Wednesday, November 28
Figurative Language Handout
Chapter 2: vocabulary, read, and discuss
L/Network book- Pt. B Bottom of p. 208

Homework: Finish Ch. 2 odd questions # 1 - 7

Thursday, November 29
Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Chapter 3 Vocabulary, Read and Discuss; begin odd questions # 9-13
Review rules- “Commas in sentences” pp. 209-211 begin Part A top of p. 211

Homework: Finish Ch. 3 questions and vocabulary if necessary

Friday, November 30
Ch. 4 Pre-reading, read, and discuss Ch. 4
Complete questions # 1-4
L/Network book- Part B – bottom of p. 211

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC weekend!