Week of August 31-September 4, 2009
Homework: The student will select a novel for home reading. Read your novel for 20-30 minutes. We will be learning how to write a reading reflection in class this week. Four reflections per week will be due beginning September 14. More information to follow.
In Class: Story elements of realistic fiction will be discussed this week. We will read short stories and the novel Cracker Jackson by Betsy Byars.
Students will take the STAR test for Accelerated Reader program on September 11. A grade level equivalent will be reached. Students will be assigned books based on their "zone of proximal development." .... ( range of reading level.)
Materials: Bring spiral notebook , assignment notebook, and a pen to every class.
