Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY

Warm-Up: Think of a time when you learned a valuable lesson from an adult. Describe the experience in detail and tell what you learned. (1/2 page minimum)
Class work: Introduce and read “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”(729 - 738). Then take a “Check Test” over the story.
Homework: Answer ?’s 1-7 in CRS (740) on notebook paper.

TUESDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Class work: Participate in class spelling bee. Complete pages 230 - 243 of The Holt Reader, your reading workbook.
Homework: Finish the class work if you were unable to finish it in class. Story quiz over “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm-Up: Everyone’s background is unique. Jot down some notes about your own background: where you live, the customs of your family, the beliefs you live by. What do you treasure most about your background? Explain.
Class work: Take story quiz over “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Class work: Take extensive notes on writing introductions.
Homework: Write two original introductions: one using the anecdote technique and one using the description technique. Refer to your notes. Choose prompts from the handout you were given in class.

FRIDAY:

Warm-Up: Return graded papers and writing portfolios.
Class work: Share and collect original introductions. Then review introductory techniques discussed in class yesterday.  Write a 35-minute timed expository essay for the following prompt:

Writing Situation:  In the story “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” Lemon Brown says,” Every man got a treasure.  You don’t know that, yo must be a fool!”  What is your treasure?

Directions for Writing:  Before you begin to write, think about what you value or treasure.  Perhaps your treasure is a gift you’ve received or a family keepsake.  Maybe it’s a souvenir from a memorable trip or experience.

Now write an essay to tell the reader what your treasure is and why it is special.  Support your ideas with examples and details.

Homework: None

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