9/5/13

Hi students! I hope you have had a great week so far! We will start reviewing possible book project options tomorrow, so it is extremely important that you finish an independent reading book by the end of next week. Make sure you read every night for 30 minutes!

Thursday 9/5:

Classwork: Review prefixes: astro, bio, cardio, and chrome. Review vocabulary Cornell Note expectations. Look over proofreading symbols and discuss the ones we are unfamiliar with. Discuss author Nancie Atwell's "Having a Writing Conference with Yourself" questions.
(If absent, pick up a proofreading checklist and Atwell's questions from me as soon as possible.)

Homework:  Read independent reading book for 30 minutes. Review proofreading symbols and usage examples. Make note of any you do not understand. Begin applying the proofreading symbols to your writing territories draft. Remember to proofread and edit with blue or red pen!

Friday 9/6:

Classwork:  LIBRARY DAY! Search the library for a  just right book or just cozy up on a bean bag chair and read your current IR book. Search and select your next independent reading book. Ms. Grinnell will meet individually with students for brief writing conferences. (If absent, pick up a book project options list from me as soon as possible. Also, schedule a writing conference with me as soon as possible.)

Homework: Read independent reading book for 30 minutes. Use proofreading symbols to edit your writing territories draft. Edited work including all drafts will be due Monday, 9/16. If your work is not totally complete, it is okay. Just prove to me that you have edited your draft and have used proofreading symbols properly.

Important dates:
Monday, 9/9: Writing territories editing drafts are due.
Friday, 9/13: Cornell Notes for prefixes astro, bio, cardio, and chrome are due. You will turn in your notebook to Ms. Grinnell. Also, your first reading response letter to Ms. Grinnell will be due. Directions will be delivered on Monday.