Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Oct 13

Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, November 4.
o Students participating in the Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated group must take a comprehension test over the entire novel to show mastery on Thursday October 16th. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete. Students must complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet by Wed October 22nd (I would suggest doing the odd comp questions before the test to study).
o Students will take a Where the Read Fern Grows Vocabulary Test on Chapters 1-11 Wednesday, October 15th. Students were given a list of vocabulary words to study.

Monday, October 13
No School: Columbus Day

Homework: Study for Red Fern vocabulary test.

Tuesday, October 14
Capitalization: People and Cultures, Language Network pages 186-188
Complete Practice and Apply Language Network page 188
Read and Discuss Ch. 11
Figurative Speech With Local Flavor Sheet
Active Reading Characterize Billy Coleman

Homework: Complete Active Reading, if necessary. Ch. 10/11 comprehension questions 5-9.

Wednesday, October 15
Red Fern Vocabulary Test Chapters 1-11
Capitalization: First Word and Titles, Language Network pages 189-191
Complete Practice and Apply Language Network page 191
Ch. 12/13 Pre-Reading
Read and Discuss Ch. 12

Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete Ch 12/13 Vocabulary Crossword

Thursday, October 16
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation Reading Network pages 193-195
Complete practice and apply Places and Transportation
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Ch 12/13
Chapter 14 and 15 Pre-Reading and Vocabulary
Read and Discuss Chapter 14

Homework: Ch 14/15 Comprehension Questions #1-5

Friday, October 17
Compare and Contrast Old Dan and Little Ann: Venn Diagram
Read and Discuss Chapter 15
9th Period: Media Center to return and check out books

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!