Week of March 12, 2007
Greetings all you girls and guys in 634, 734, and 834. This week, you will all be taking the New York State Math Test. Remember to get plenty of rest, have a good breakfast, and bring No. 2 pencils. In ELA, we will be continuing our genre studies. 634, you will continue reading and analyzing Gary Paulsen books. As you read your own Paulsen book, think about how it compares to Paulsen's Woodsong. 734, you are reading and researching your issue for your Executive Summary. You have written your thesis statement, and are in the process of writing about the problem and the solution for your issue. 834, you are reading and analyzing pieces of historical fiction. You are also researching for authentic details for your historical fiction character.
Homework is as follows:
3/16/07
634: Read Chapters 7 and 8 in your gary Paulsen book. Make an entry in your IRL.
734: Continue your research on your issue. Read your independent book. Make an entry in your IRL.
834: Complete your introduction draft. Read your independent book. make an entry in your IRL.
3/15/07
634: Read Chapter 7 in your independent Paulsen book. Make an entry in your IRL
734: Revise your counterargument on loose leaf. Finish the 'Ten Star Method' on Child Labor in your Reader's Source Book.
834: Write an introduction to your historical fiction story. Include details about the living space and chores your character might do on a typical day. Add a dialogue your character might have with a family member.
3/14/07
634: We did not meet because of the math test.
734: Write your 'Problem/Solution' essay on loose leaf. Complete the essay cover sheet.
834: Continue your research for your historical fiction character.
3/13/07
634: Review Chapters 5 and 6 in your Paulsen book. In your RSB, make an entry entitled: "Literature Circle Questions and Comments." Be prepared to have a discussion in your literature circles for chapter 6.
734: We did not meet because of the math test.
834: Continue your research for your historical fiction character.
3/12/07
634: Read Chapter 6 in your Gary Paulsen book. Make an entry in your IRL.
734: Continue to research your issue. Revise and edit your essay in your WSB.
834: In your WSB, write 3 details about the lifestyle of your historical fiction character. Continue your research for your character.
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