Literacy Skills post for December 10./6-1/LaBarbera

Literacy Skills post for December 10/ 6-1/LaBarbera

1. Written work for the historical fiction novel is due tomorrow, December 11.
2. AR tests and novel exams are completed after the work is submitted.
3. Three projects are due Jan. 11, 12, 13. One project will be presented to the large group.

4. Complete research on the geography and history of the time in which your novel story takes place. Share your findings in class.

5. Continue independent reading.
For the upcoming week, the student has 2 options:
Either submit 2 reading reflections on December 14 OR, submit one thorough extended response that reflects nightly reading on Jan. 4, 2010.

We will continue extended response writing.
ALL STUDENTS AT BROOKS WILL PARTICIPATE IN AN ISAT PRACTICE TEST ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010. Students have been assigned classrooms for the test , per the October 6 practice test .

Progress report cards have been distributed to students . Check your child's backpack for a progress report . Sign the first line of the envelope and have your child return the envelope to his/her advisory teacher tomorrow or Monday. Thank you.