I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday weekend. Last week we covered school policies and classroom procedures. Students also did the Gates-Macginitie Tests which will help to assess reading ability, and with this information, I am better able to proceed with this year's curriculum which will begin this week. The plan for this week is as follows:
Tuesday:
Read "Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck
Create a plot map (in class)
Complete study guide questions (homework due Wednesday)
Wednesday:
Introduce discussion format that will be used in class and practice participation using the study guide for "Priscilla and the Wimps."
Thursday:
Students need to have their reading spiral for class today, and it should be used only for reading. Today we will learn the format for the reading response journal which will be the product this six weeks for the outside reading project. We will practice the format by writing a journal entry on "Priscilla and the Wimps." This entry, a model for the other entries going forward, will be the first page in their spiral and will be graded when the outside reading project is due at the end of the six weeks
Outside reading project will be assigned today. Students need to have a novel, approved by teacher and parents, which is at least 200 pages by the end of the class on Friday.
Friday:
Library-students will be chosing books for the outside reading project and conferencing with me regarding their choices.
Plans for this week are as follows:
Monday: Introductions and collect supplies. Bring your supplies to reading class.
Tuesday: School Policies and Procedures
Wednesday: School Policies and Procedures
Thursday: GATES Testing
Friday: GATES Testing
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at escalante@lisd.net.
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