Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of April 27

Important Information:
• The typed rough draft of the research paper is due on Wednesday, April 29. Remember our library is open before school everyday except Wednesdays. It is open everyday after school from 3:30 - 4:30, as well. Final Research paper is due on Tuesday 5/12
• We will begin working on the Visual Aids this week. Students will all receive a rubric explaining the requirements- be sure to review this carefully and follow all the expectations and requirements. The visual aid is due on Thursday 5/14.
• Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to lead a lit circle! I know how busy your schedule is and I really appreciate it! I will be sending home Lit Circle Folders if we are going to be leading a lit circle. As always please call or email with any questions.
• The FINAL reading log is due on Tuesday, May 9!


Monday, April 27
Literature Circle: Author Activity
Research Paper Writing Time

Homework: Work on your typed rough draft of the research paper. It is due on Wednesday, 4/29.

Tuesday, April 28
Review Literature Circle Packets
Introduce Visual Aid Rubric
Begin Organizing Visual Aid Ideas/Info
Research Paper Writing Time

Homework: Finish typed rough draft of research paper- due TOMORROW!

Wednesday, April 29
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Gather Information and Pictures for Visual Aid
Assign Literature Circle Groups and Receive Packets for 1st Meeting

Homework: Work on your Visual Aid and Literature Circle Reading and Packet

Thursday, April 30
Literature Circle Work Time
Review “How to Lead a Literature Circle”
Visual Aid Work Time

Homework: Continue working on your visual aid! Work on Literature Circle Reading and Packet. Wear Julian Gear tomorrow or Red AND White.


Friday, May1 (JULIAN SPIRIT DAY!)
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Research the Country and Culture of Lit Circle Novel
Share Research with Lit Circle Group
Literature Circle Work Time

Homework: Have a lovely weekend!