The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher
So, what were you asked to complete in your Reader’s Notebooks (RN page _____) Here it is. Pre-reading (Notes) We talked a bit about foreshadowing, predictions and how they...
Author Study Project
Author Study Papers In addition to the short stories we will be reading as a class, you will be reading at least two other short stories by one additional...
Birthday Ritual a Grave Tradition
THis work should go on Reader’s Notebook page 38 (right side of the spiral). What are the components of a Newspaper Feature Article? FInd out the answer to this poingiant...
Word Within the Word Resources
Your test on LIst 3 will be October 17, 2008. Be ready. These resource sites kick butt. Check them out. ALL Lists http://www.quia.com/pages/stems.html List 1 http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/307596 List 2 http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/275082...
The Reader’s Notebook Initial Set Up
See the Page on The Reader’s Notebook which is constantly being updated witht he most current information on how The Reader’s Notebook is being used in Language Arts and...
Stop the Sun
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Raymond’s Run
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The Reading Strategies Unit – “Charles” by SHirley Jackson
Text – Language of Literature Pages – S21-S27 We used this story, “Charles” by Shirley Jackson, to get kids to reactivate the knowledge they have about Reading Talents (Strategies):...
Off to a GREAT Start !!!
This week we got off to a great start. Although this week is to a great extent about getting set up, we are learning a lot. Take a look...
Study Halls
The Study Halls have been created for each school year . . . They are a place for sharing concerns (for yourself, for others, for anything) as long as they...
See FREEDOM WRITERS with your legal guardian(s)’ permission
See Freedom Writers. Just get their permission, and see the film, read the book. Just do it. And think of your time in classrooms....
This Year’s Final Grade
Lets have a look at your website . . . Each of the items below is equally wieghted for your final grade this quarter. So, let’s have a look....
Here’s what’s going on right now . . .
There are many things going on in Research 1 (sounds like a deep space probe, eh?). Here they are: Daily Ponderance – You can catch up on those if...
The Year of the Hangman Final Assignment
How did it end? I know that is what a lot of you are wondering. Here’s your chance to offer your own answer. This week your comment...
The Year of the Hangman Discussion Topics for Pages 131-186
Discussions have been closed. If you have not posted a response, you’ll have to submit a parent request for me to accept you work (1) late and (2) in...