Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of May 16, 2011

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 16, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com


Important Information:
• Our Lit Circle groups are progressing really well so far. Keep up the great work. All the parents were very impressed with your participation and discussions. Thanks to all the parents who volunteered their time!
• All the groups will meet on Wednesday, this week only, because of our field trip on Thursday. The Breadwinner and Code Talker groups will meet 8th period and the other 3 groups will during 9th period.
• Remember, in order to participate in the weekly Lit circle groups students must have the PACKET 100% COMPLETED and HAVE the NOVEL IN CLASS on the day the discussion group meets.
• Don’t forget we have a walking trip to the Hemingway Museum to see School House Rock, Thursday, May 19th.

Monday, May 16
Introduce Vocabra List #15
Lit Circles Work Time
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing.

Tuesday, May 17
Lit Circle Work Time
Vocabra: Divide up 12 Words with a Partner
Homework: 1. Write 6 Vocabra sentences with YOUR 6 words.
2. The extra credit letter to your Lit Circle Author is due tomorrow. Remember- it must be
typed and you need to also bring in an addressed envelope with postage on it.
3. Be ready for Lit Circle Meeting #2 tomorrow. Remember you need to have your packet
100% complete and your novel in class to participate in your group meeting.

Wednesday, May 18 – Media Center for Lit Circle Groups
Lit Circle Letter to your author is due today.
8th period - Breadwinner and Code Talker Groups
9th period - Day of Tears, Habibi, & Other Side of Truth Groups
Read Socratic Seminar Article: “Should Kids Hunt”
Mark/Highlight “Should Kids Hunt”
Lit Circle Work Time, when done with Socratic articles
Homework: Read “Should Kids Hunt” again!
Tomorrow is the field trip- you need to remember your lunch money and dress for the
weather! 

Thursday, May 19 (Shortened Class due to Field Trip)
Lit Circle Work Time when we return from trip
Homework: Write TWO high level discussion questions about “Should Kids Hunt” for the Socratic
Seminar Tomorrow.
You must have your marked article and 2 questions in class with you to participate in the
seminar.

Friday, May 20
8th Period: Socratic Seminar- Should Kids Hunt?
All Other Groups- Work Time for Lit Circles
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! Work on your Lit Circles.