Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009

Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009

1. HOOT-
One project due each day---October 26-30. Select one project from each column: Setting, Characterization, Author, Vocabulary, and Literary Mix. Every project must have a minimum of one half to one page explanation of the project. Accuracy, neatness, and promptness are included in the rubric for project presentations.

2. Complete reading the novel HOOT, no later than November 2.
Complete the AR test and the objective test with one essay question by November 5.

3. Biography reports---Select and read your novel. Complete the biography report sheet no later than the week of November 13-20.

4. Research---Every student will be assigned to research a topic related to conservation/HOOT/ Florida/raptors/burrowing owls, etc. We will use the computers in the media center on Tuesday, October 27. Five facts on every topic that is researched will be written and presented in class at a later date.

5. Up and coming: Historical Fiction.
Extended Responses. Biography reports.

6. Four reading reflections are due Monday, October 26.
Four reflections will be assigned on Monday, October 26, some with a new format. The next set of reflections will be due Monday, November 2.
We will be heading toward "extended response" writing . These responses follow a formula and a rubric. More information will follow.