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It is already MAY!

634 - We have begun reading The Crossing by Gary Paulsen, and realize how different the setting is from Woodsong. 734 - We are reading more of Virginia Hamilton's stories and are continuing to notice recurring patterns and lessons ('learnings') for the reader. We have chosen a pattern that is common in the Virginia Hamilton book we read on our own - as well as two of the Hamilton pieces we've read in class. 834 - We are writing our historical fiction stories, plotting out our character's journey to America from his/her country of origin.

Just a reminder: Ms. Ostapak and I will be at a 3 day workshop from 5/3 to 5/5. You are all responsible for the work we left for you. Assignments and homework will be collected and graded. See you all on Monday. Leave me a comment to let me know how you're doing.

Homework is as follows:
5/2/06
634: Write a letter to Sgt.Locke, giving him advice on how to deal with his problems.
734: Revise your concluding paragraph about Virginia Hamilton.
834: Continue your HF story in Writer's Sourcebook. Final first draft due Monday 5/8/06 (on loose leaf).

5/1/06
634: Write a paragraph about Sergeant Locke using the character trait chart in your Reader's Notebook.
734: Make revisions on your introductory paragraphs in your Sourcebooks.
834: Complete journey cycle template; continue your HF draft. (Completed story draft due Monday, 5/8/06.)

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 4:37 PM