Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of February 4

THE CAY

Important Information:
• Conference confirmations went home last week with your child- please contact me with any questions about your conference time.
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6
• Students must have a Ziploc bag for their novels- they may purchase one for 25 cents.
• We will begin writing a persuasive essay this week. A typed, rough draft is due on Thursday, February 7. The final persuasive draft is due by Friday, February 15.


Monday, February 4
Introduce persuasive writing assignment, discuss introduction, and complete prewriting
The Cay Vocabulary Chapters 6-15
Read The Cay Ch. 7 and complete comprehension questions for 6 & 7

Homework: Read The Cay Chapter 8. Write persuasive essay introduction and first paragraph.

Tuesday, February 5
Read The Cay Ch. 9 and complete comprehension questions for 8 & 9
Theme Journal
Peer Edits of Introduction and First Paragraph
Work Time for Persuasive Essay

Homework: Read The Cay Ch. 10. Finish your reading log- it is due tomorrow and must have parent signatures. Continue to work on essay – due Thursday morning.

Wednesday, February 6
Writing in the Active Voice
Pop Quiz The Cay Ch. 10
Read The Cay Ch. 11 and complete comprehension questions for 10 & 11
Survival- Team Rankings

Homework: Read The Cay Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.

Thursday, February 7 (Noon Dismissal)
No Rdg/ LA Today

Homework: Finish Reading The Cay Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.

Friday, February 8 (Noon Dismissal)
Read-a-thon and P.J. day
Bring several good books to read and a healthy snack.
You may bring only one of the following: a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal

Homework: Finish Reading The Cay Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.


HATCHET

Important Information:
• Conference confirmations went home last week with your child- please contact me with any questions about your conference time.
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6
• Students must have a Ziploc bag for their novels- they may purchase one for 25 cents.
• We will begin writing a persuasive essay this week. A typed, rough draft is due on Thursday, February 7. The final persuasive draft is due by Friday, February 15.


Monday, February 4
Introduce persuasive writing assignment, discuss introduction, and complete prewriting
Hatchet Vocabulary Chapters 7-15
Read Hatchet Ch. 7 and complete comprehension questions for 6 & 7

Homework: Read Hatchet Chapter 8. Write persuasive essay introduction and first paragraph.

Tuesday, February 5
Read Hatchet Ch. 9 and complete comprehension questions for 8 & 9
Theme Journal
Peer Edits of Introduction and First Paragraph
Work Time for Persuasive Essay

Homework: Read Hatchet Ch. 10. Finish your reading log- it is due tomorrow and must have parent signatures. Continue to work on essay – due Thursday morning.

Wednesday, February 6
Writing in the Active Voice
Pop Quiz Hatchet Ch. 10
Read Hatchet Ch. 11 and complete comprehension questions for 10 & 11
Survival- Team Rankings

Homework: Read Hatchet Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.

Thursday, February 7 (Noon Dismissal)
No Rdg/ LA Today

Homework: Finish Reading Hatchet Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.

Friday, February 8 (Noon Dismissal)
Read-a-thon and P.J. day
Bring several good books to read and a healthy snack.
You may bring only one of the following: a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal

Homework: Finish Reading Hatchet Chapters 12, 13, 14. Then complete questions for chapters 12 and 13- due on Monday. Do not read ahead.