Literacy Skills -6-1 for October 27-October 31, 2008

Literacy Skills -6-1 for October 27-October 31, 2008

Monday-Oct. 27--Submit one extended response which confirms nightly reading . The extended response to the assigned question is due today.
ONE EXTENDED RESPONSE IS DUE Tuesday, November 4. Please note the due date is Tuesday.
The extended response question is: What is the main problem of the main characters in the section of the story you read? Use the 4 point rubric for this response. Include examples, your opinion, and how you relate to the problem/solution process. Balance the author's statements and your statements. Balance what the author stated and what the author meant.

Tuesday, Oct. 28-- Read your novel 30 minutes per night.
Differentiation:
Group X is finishing the work for the novel Cracker Jackson. Submit the written work neatly and create a book cover.
Group Y is working on the vocabulary for HOOT and reading chapters 6-9 this week.
Group Z is completing the vocabulary and comprehension work for HOOT from chapters 1-14. The Differentiation Project List has been distributed. The teacher will assign 2-5 projects to students . Due dates for all HOOT projects are Nov. 21. A project must meet criteria for excellence.
Wednesday, Oct. 29-- Complete AR tests for Cracker Jackson, Summer of the Swans, HOOT ( when finished) , and other AR books with the blue dot on the spine.
Thursday, Oct. 30-- Complete the vocabulary work for HOOT , per chapters 6-9 or 10-14 depending on your skill group. The work is due Monday, Nov. 3.
Friday, Oct. 31.-- Be careful.