Literacy Skills for December 8-12, 2008/ 6-1

Literacy Skills for Decemer 8-12, 2008/ 6-1\


Due Monday, December 8--- Extended response ( minimum 4 paragraphs)

Assigned: For Monday, December 15--- Read 30 minutes nightly. The prompt for the extended
response is : Analyze how a problem is solved in the story. There may be several problems identified. Point out ( Describe) two attempts the character(s) made to solve the problem. Describe the attempt that was successful. Use the 4 point rubric for your extended response. Include a brief description about how YOU solve a small problem? Are you resourceful?

The projects for HOOT have been satisfactory. A criteria list for superior projects will be distributed. At this juncture, the final draft of a project should be typed neatly, labelled neatly, and accurate. Cross outs, misspelled words, information without a listed source, and messy work will not be accepted.

HOOT project presentations will continue until all have been presented .
Upon completion of the required novel, students are to read AR novels of their choice.
We recommend that a second novel in the genre under study be considered.

Historical fiction is the next genre we will study. There are 3 options and differentiation offers all options to all students.
Note of information: On January 7, 2009, all of the GBMS students will complete a PRACTICE ISAT test with a group of students and their teacher. Group lists are being formulated.
Accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 will be made.