Overview from 1/26 and Assignment due 2/2

Today we reviewed, Contrasts and Contradictions from last week and then learned about Words of the Wiser (below):

For next week:

• Make sure you have started your cover page
• Title
• Author
• Picture
• Summary (5-7 sentences)
• Rating for book (with reasons)--this should be done when you have finished the book.
• Have a 3 paragraph journal entry
• hopefully one or two of the paragraphs are signposts
• the other paragraph(s) should be something from the free entry handout

Overview from 1/19 and Assignment due 1/26

Book 1 (books students are currently reading) is to be finished by Saturday 2/16. Students should pace themselves accordingly.

Today we took notes on and practiced spotting our first signpost of fiction, Contrasts and Contradictions. We also practiced how to talk and write about this signpost, which is important for the assignment that is due next Saturday.

Here are the notes students should have in the second section of their journals:

FOR NEXT WEEK:

•Keep reading AND complete One Journal Entry (3 developed paragraphs)

q ONE paragraph MUST be a Contrast and Contradiction

q The other two paragraphs can be any other topics from the free entry paper

REACH OUT TO ME WITH QUESTIONS/ISSUES

Overview from 1/12 and Assignment due 1/19

Today I handed out free journal entry papers and we read a story called "Charles" and had a light discussion while trying to think which free entry prompts we could answer for the story.

For next week, students are to begin reading their book they chose and write ONE free entry for the book. The entry should be a MINIMUM OF 3 DEVELOPED PARAGRAPHS and they should try to address 3 different elements from the free entry prompt paper. 

The current book they are reading is supposed to be done in 5 weeks, so I advised students to add the total page numbers by 5 to see how much they should be reading each week and pace themselves accordingly.

Email me with questions.