Literacy Skills for Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2009/Part One

Literacy Skills for Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2009,Part One.

1. Homework---One extended response is due Monday, Dec. 7.
"Write a characterization of two characters from the novel you are reading. Describe each character thoroughly. Then.... tell how YOU are like or unlike these characters. Include experiences or reactions you have to the characters you described. ( 2-4 paragraphs)
Late work in the second trimester will have reduced points.
2. In class---Students are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry....... Where the Red Fern Grows..... or Island of the Blue Dolphins. All of the students have a list of novel activities.
Due Dec. 11---Vocabulary work--Ten significant words to the novel. Write the definitions and use the words within your projects and discussions.
Due: Dec. 14---Money Earned project.
Due : ongoing----Three predictions and reasons for your historical fiction novel. Include one from the beginning; one from the middle; and one from the end of the book. Insert reasons or evidence to support your prediction.
Due.... Jan. 11,12, 13... Tic Tac Toe projects for your novel.. ( 3). Refer to the rubric for an excellent project.
Students will be expected to complete the AR test and novel exam for the historical fiction novel of choice. All students will participate in a literature circle session as novels are completed.
More information to follow. The written work for the novel must be completed BEFORE the AR test is taken.

Monday, Nov. 30---Class schedule is 1,2,3,7,8,9,4,5,6,and Advisory with 5 rotations for literacy activities.
Tuesday, Dec. 1---First period to 4th period lunch... READ -IN..... then... go to periods 5 and 6. In the afternoon go to Advisory for the P. M. Assembly with the guest author,Chris Crutcher.
After the assembly, go to Advisory until end of day dismissal.