WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13 -17

Nov 13 2006

Published by nballen at 2:14 pm under Reading

NOTE: Novel tests will be taken on Tuesday, November 28th. Students must read a book found on Ms. Allen’s book list. Idea: If you’re planning on purchasing some books at the G.M.S. Book Fair this Thursday, you might want to buy a couple of books from the book list. You will required to read at least two or three more books from the list. This assignment was made on library day, November 1st.

MONDAY:

Warm Up: Read “Make the Connection” (92) and complete the Venn diagram according to the directions in the book. Lest at least 3-4 in each section. Then read the remainder of the page.
Classwork: Read “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” (94-101). The take related “Check Test.” Introduce vocabulary #5 words.
Homework: Work on voc. #5 cards: Create 12 cards, one for each vocabulary term, by writing/drawing each word so that it illustrates its meaning. Look at the examples on Ms. Allen’s chalkboard for a reminder of how to create your cards. Due WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Review instructions for the family metaphor poem. Final form is due THURSDAY.
Classwork: Complete “Reading Check” A-E and ?’s 1-8 (103) in CRS. Turn in by period’s end. Discussion to follow.
Homework: Continue working on voc. #5 cards if necessary. Due WEDNESDAY. Continue working on your family metaphor poem. Final form due THURSDAY.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Complete “Daily Oral Grammar” on overhead.
Classwork: Take story quiz over “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.” Review vocabulary terms using cards.
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm Up: None
Classwork: Take vocabulary #5 quiz. Share and collect metaphor poems. Complete metaphor activity if time allows.
Homework: None

FRIDAY:

Warm Up: None
Classwork: Watch film, How To Write and Essay, and take notes. Notes collected immediately following the film.
Homework: Continue reading book report novel. Novel test will be taken on Tuesday, November 28th.