Reading / Language Arts Syllabus - Week of March 23, 2009

Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus (Note update posted Wednesday, March 25th)
Week of March 23, 2009
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Important Information:
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students “IF” poem is due on Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school this week.
• Students will begin writing a second poem this week. They will choose from a Tribute Poem, an Image Poem, or a “MY” Poem. This must be completed by Wed, March 25.
• Students will receive a letter Monday explaining the upcoming research project. They must return the signed letter, have their top five topic choices, and bring in
the required supplies by Thursday, March 26. Students will receive their assigned research topic when we return from Spring Break!
• If you child will be absent on Thursday or Friday please call the office and let us know.
Students should turn in their research supplies and five choices before leaving for vacation otherwise we will be forced to choose a topic for your child.

Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Media Center Computers: Type “IF” Poem
Media Center Back Tables- Introduce Parent Research Letter
Introduce 2nd Poem Options
Writing time for 2nd Poem (Tribute, Image, or “MY”)

Homework: Work on writing 2nd Poem- due on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Media Center Front Tables: Continue to work on 2nd poem and Pair Share
Media Center Front Tables: Peruse library books deciding on five topic choices

Homework: Finish 2nd Poem- due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 25
Turn in Poems for Poetry Slam
Poetry Presentation - Ken'te Kizer

Homework:Research letter, topics, and supplies are due tomorrow.

Thursday, March 26 (Wednesday’s assignments have been switched to Thursday because of poetry presentation on yesterday)

Watch Peter Kahn Performance Video
“The Courage That My Mother Had” Poem
Announce Poetry Slam Performers
Homework: Finish “The Courage That My Mother Had” if necessary.
Rehearse if you are performing your poem in the poetry slam on Friday.

Friday, March 27
Poetry Slam: Auditorium

Homework: HAVE A WONDERFUL AND RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!!!