Week of November 16th-20th
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Please note the weekly calendar may change and students should use their agendas as a guide. |
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Students are expected to turn in work that is complete, neat and on time. |
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Students are given time in class to start homework, therefore homework time will vary for each student depending on work habits and organization. |
| Students are expected to keep a reading book in their bag at all times. |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Review Book Project Requirements Read "Everybody is Different, But the Same Too" Reading Comprehension Quiz Work on Turkey Stories
Homework: read 20+, Finish Turkey/ Turkey Story, Work on Book Project |
Turkey Story Presentations/ Group Share
Homework: read 20+, Work on Book Project |
Read "Bacius and Philemon" Reading Activity: 1. Write 3-5 sentences telling what you think about the elderly couple's wish. 2. Choose 1 or two things you would wish for if the god's agreed to grant you a wish. Why would you choose it? What would you do with it? ( 2 paragraph minimum).
Homework: read 20+, Work on Book Project, Finish "Bacius and Philemon" writing activity if not finished in class. |
Greek Mythology Lesson and Activities
Homework: read 20+, Work on Book Project |
Book Check Journal Check: Here is the link for the journal topics Review SIP scores
Homework:read 30+, Work on Book Project |
Need a good book to read? Try these sites for suggestions.
www.teenreads.com www.grandcanyonreaderaward.org Newbery Awards Books
Spelling practice #8 Vocabulary practice
Upcoming Dates:
Class Spelling Bee- Monday, Nov. 23rd. Each class winner goes to the School Spelling Bee.
Book Project Due December 4th
Literary Elements Study Guide (the pink sheet)
Cool Links:
| http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/swyar/browse.asp This site has book reviews written by students. It may hellp you find a great book to read! |
| http://www.scholastic.com This site is helpful to students and parents. It has many resources for reading, homework and school success! |
| http://www.bookadventure.com This site helps students find books to read and gives brief summaries to get you hooked! |
| http://www.citationmachine.net This site will help you write a proper bibliography. |
| http://www.funbrain.com This site has many educational games for math and language. Good Luck. |
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