Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of April 28

Important Information:
• We will begin Literature Circles this week. We will do a modified version of lit circles because I was did not receive enough parent volunteers. Students will receive all the details/requirements this week.
• Students will receive their edited rough drafts on Tuesday, April 29. They have one week to make all corrections; the final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6. Remember the final research paper must have the following; cover page, final draft, works consulted page, final outline, and adult edited rough draft (students will lose points if they do not have all of these items included in this order).
• The research visual aid tri-fold board is due on Thursday, May 8. Students received a rubric with all of the requirements last week.
• We are having a research fair on Monday, May 12 from 2:20 to 3:20pm. This will give all the students on the team a chance to view each other’s boards and present their information. Parents are more than welcome to attend!
• Our LAST reading log of the year is due on Wednesday, May 28.

Monday, April 28
Select Lit Circle Novels
Works Consulted Page Requirements
Media Center Front Tables: Check Out and Return Pleasure Books

Homework: Work on Visual Aid.

Tuesday, April 29
Edited Drafts Returned Today
Media Center Computers: 8th Period
How to Lead a Lit Circle

Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid.

Wednesday, April 30
Media Center Computers: 8th Period
Assign Lit Circle Groups and Role Dates
Introduce Packet Requirements

Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.

Thursday, May 1
High/Low Question Sorting Activity
Lit Circle Work Time
Media Center Computers: 9th Period

Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.

Friday, May 2 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Media Center Computers: 8th and 9th Period

Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Wrinkle in Time- be sure you are ready for your lit circle discussion on Monday (remember you cannot participate if you do not have your book and completed packet with you in class). Everyone else be sure to keep up with your lit circle packets and be ready for your lit circle on your assigned date. Also work on Research- your final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6 and your Visual Aid is due on Thursday, May 8.