Monday, September 22, 2008

Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- September 22, 2008

Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
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Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our next writing assignment of creating a Seedfolks chapter. They peer edited another student’s first draft of the essay. The second typed, rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 and Mrs. Alexander will edit it. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Reading logs are due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Reminder, Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.

Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
Review Word Wall Week 1
Begin Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Finish making peer corrections to your Seedfolks Essay- the 2nd Draft is due tomorrow. Remember Picture Day is tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 23 (PICTURE DAY! Pictures will be taken in the morning classes)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Introduce Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.

Wednesday, September 24
Work on Reading Logs
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power

Thursday: September 25
SPARKLE
Media Center 9th period back tables
Homework: Study for Spelling Test, Word Wall Week 2- due tomorrow

Friday, September 26
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
Review Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Wednesday, Oct 1st.

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