LANGUAGE ARTS-LaBarbera/Aug. 25-27,2010

Language Arts/LaBarbera/August 25-27, 2010

Reminders and homework:
1. Track down the computer and printer you will use for final typed drafts that will be completed during this trimester. You may bring your flash drive to school and use the library computers before school. The library opens at 8 a.m.
2. Renew or apply for a public library card ( Not homework.) This is recommended so that students have access to a wide choice of books for nightly reading.
3. Fill out the Parent Contact Sheet . Return it to school by Friday, Aug. 27. The sheet is kept in a file by the teacher. The information is not shared.
4. The student will select a novel to read at home. Nightly reading is required for at least 30 minutes per night. This time may be broken into two 15 minute time periods. The student will read the book and write a brief literature response.
"The title of the book I am reading is_________________________by ____author____.
I read from pages.._______ to _________. In the next section, I predict that ... ( What the characters will do...... the obstacles....... the outcome??? .....) The reason I think this is because...... ( This response may be brief. Some students may want to elaborate and that is encouraged. ) Due: Friday, August 27, 2010
This assignment will count as participation/ homework / literature response practice.
5. Parents will eventually receive a pass code to retrieve their child's grades in the electronic gradebook.
6. Please contact the teacher with any questions or concerns as we begin the academic program.