Literacy Skills for LaBarbera/6-1/September 28-October 5, 2009

1. Four reading reflections are due Monday, October 5. Students should be reading books from the AR cart in the classroom OR books from the school library. The blue sticker on the spine of the book indicates it is an AR book. A test accompanies the book. The reading reflections are graded and recorded as independent reading and/or homework.

2. We will be starting the novel, HOOT by Carl Hiassen. Research , reading, discussing , and projects will be included in this novel. Differentiation will permit some students to read alternative novels with projects, vocabulary, and comprehension assignments.

3. Trimester One Biography report due November 9. Student's choice for first trimester.
Second Trimeser biography report due at end of February for Black History Month.
Third Trimester biography report due at end of April for Women in History.

4. Rubric for lit. skills projects includes neatness, accuracy, proper labelling, and a level of depth and breadth which shows effort. Lit. Skills projects need NOT be large. We do not have room for huge posters and boards. A project should reflect reading, citing sources, and an oral report which summarizes the findings by the student. ( This is important for upcoming HOOT projects.)
5. Every student should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes nightly ---- good literature.

Up and coming: Notes and confirmed appointment times for October parent-teacher, student led portfolio conferences will be sent home shortly. Stay tuned.