Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009

Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009

1. Lit. Skills Work: Student's Choice: Submit 2 reading reflections or one extended response on Monday, December 14 OR Monday, January 4, 2010. Late work will have reduced points. ( The extended response prompt is: Compare the setting in the novel you are currently reading with where you live. How are they alike? How are they similar? How does the author describe the setting in the novel? How would you describe your community or neighborhood? )
Ten definitions of significant vocabulary in your historical fiction novel are due
Friday, December 11.
2. The predictions and reasons for the beginning and middle of the novel you are reading are due Friday, December 11. Continue with the final prediction /reason for the end of the novel.
READ THE NOVEL. .....
Money Earned project is due from all students....December 14.
3. You should be reading or should have completed one historical fiction novel with the assigned comprehension work. Turn the comprehension work into your Lit. Skills folder.
Three Tic Tac Toe projects are due. ......( extended to....)...
January 11,12,and 13, 2010. Be prepared to present at least one project in class.
Refer to the projects rubric . The creativity and originality of a project are high priorities in the "superior" range.

4. Upon completion of all written work, discussion, projects, and AR test, there is a short essay exam on the historical fiction novel. It will include geography, history, and significance of the novel. Final tests : due by January 29.
A second historical fiction novel may be read by students . Write a prediction and a final reaction for the novel.

During Winter Break.... Enjoy life. Read.