Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of January 28

THE CAY

Important Information:
• This week we will begin a double novel study on The Cay and Hatchet. I divided my class in half and each child has been assigned one of the novels to read. Please be sure you are following the correct syllabus- The Cay is on one side and Hatchet is on the other.
• Conference confirmations will be coming home this week.
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6.

Monday, January 28
Spelling Lesson 11 Pretest and discuss rule
Discuss tone and setting
The Cay Chapter 1-3 vocabulary
Read The Cay Ch. 1 and complete comprehension questions

Homework: Spelling Pt B: Writing bottom of p. 51

Tuesday, January 29
Read The Cay Ch. 2 and complete comprehension questions
Review spelling homework and complete Pt. B: Writing – bottom of p. 53
Discuss topic sentences and complete “Writing a Topic Sentence” handout

Homework: Finish Spelling Pt. B p. 53, if necessary. Complete Writing a Topic Sentence handout

Wednesday, January 30
Read The Cay Ch. 3 and complete comprehension questions
Review spelling homework
Review writing homework and complete “Writing Supporting Details” handout

Homework: Complete “What is a Paragraph” handout

Thursday, January 31
The Cay Chapter 4-5 vocabulary
Read and Discuss The Cay Ch. 4
Discuss and identify conflicts in story
Review for spelling test

Homework: Read The Cay Chapter 5. Study for lesson 11 spelling test.

Friday, February 1 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Complete The Cay Ch. 4-5 comprehension questions
Summary of Ch. 1-5 and make prediction
Read and Discuss The Cay Ch. 6
Spelling Lesson 11 Test

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!


HATCHET

Important Information:
• This week we will begin a double novel study on The Cay and Hatchet. I divided my class in half and each child has been assigned one of the novels to read. Please be sure you are following the correct syllabus- The Cay is on one side and Hatchet is on the other.
• Conference confirmations will be coming home this week.
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6.

Monday, January 28
Spelling Lesson 11 Pretest and discuss rule
Discuss tone and setting
Hatchet Chapter 1-3 vocabulary
Read Hatchet Ch. 1 and begin comprehension questions
Hatchet Packet Survival Activity

Homework: Spelling Pt B: Writing bottom of p. 51

Tuesday, January 29
Read Hatchet Ch. 2 and complete comprehension questions
Review spelling homework and complete Pt. B: Writing – bottom of p. 53
Discuss topic sentences and complete “Writing a Topic Sentence” handout

Homework: Finish Spelling Pt. B p. 53, if necessary. Complete Writing a Topic Sentence handout

Wednesday, January 30
Read Hatchet Ch. 3 and begin comprehension questions
Complete One Survival Short Story Grid in Hatchet Packet
Review spelling homework
Review writing homework and complete “Writing Supporting Details” handout

Homework: Complete “What is a Paragraph” handout

Thursday, January 31
Hatchet Chapter 3-6 vocabulary
Read and Discuss Hatchet Ch. 4 and finish comprehension questions
Discuss and identify conflicts in story
Review for spelling test

Homework: Read Hatchet Chapter 5. Study for lesson 11 spelling test.

Friday, February 1 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Spelling Lesson 11 Test
Read and Discuss Hatchet Ch. 6
Complete Hatchet Ch. 5-6 comprehension questions
Summary of Hatchet Ch. 1-6 and make predictions

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!