Week of September 27-October 1

Wednesday, September 29

1. AOW #3 reflection due Friday-make sure you follow the new outline.
2. Find 2 words and definitions for the Greek root -osteo-
3. Bring a flash drive/ memory stick to class tomorrow
4. Read for the reading log due October 20th

Thursday, September 30

1. AOW #3 due tomorrow-follow the new outline Final copy should be stapled on top of the article for collection tomorrow.
2. double check the requirements for the intro. (hook, name it, verb it, B.P. and thesis statement with "reasons list"
3. Make sure you elaborate and leave the reader thinking deeply about the topic in a new light or new perspective
4. Read your independent reading book
5. Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow

Week of September 20-24

Monday, September 20

1. Read tonight! Reading log is due October 20th
2. Fill in the blanks on pages 28-30 and synonyms/antonyms on page 32 of unit 2
3. Due Wednesday AOW #2 Reflection written or typed add a LEAD

Tuesday, September 21

1. Read! Reading Log due October 20th
2. "Choosing the Right Word" and "Vocabulary in Context" of unit 2 due tomorrow
3. Due tomorrow AOW #2 Reflection
4. Final Copy on top, outline and article stapled together
5. Start with an interesting lead (from the handout)
6. Find two definitions for the root -anthrop- for tomorrow

Wednesday, September 22

1. Keep reading!
2. Find two definitions for -chron- (time) due tomorrow
3. Vocabulary Workshop "Completing the Sentence" due tomorrow page 31
4. Test on Unit 2 on Friday

Week of September 13-17

Monday, September 13

1. Preposition packet #1 finish all for tomorrow
2. Vocabulary book unit #1 fill in the blanks on pages 21-23
3. and page 25 synonym and antonym section due tomorrow
4. Independent reading 1,250 pagesReading Log due October 20

Tuesday, September 14

1. Complete "Choosing the Right Word" and Vocabulary in Context sections on page 26-27 of unit 1 in the vocabulary book
2. Vocabulary test on Friday

Wednesday, September 15

1. Vocabulary book unit 1 "Completing the Sentence"
2. Study for vocabulary test on Friday for unit 1
3. AOW #2 (Article of the week) Steps #1 and #2 completed for tomorrow-Mark confusion and then show your close reading (make comments/questions/connections in the margin)
4. Independent Reading Reading Log due October 20th

Thursday, September 16

1. Vocabulary Unit #1 due tomorrow BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW
2. Independent Reading Log due October 20th
3. Vocabulary Test tomorrow use Quia.com to study

Week of September 7-10

Tuesday, September 7

1. Practice the preposition song to "since"
2. Preposition packet #1 finish pages 3 & 4 for tomorrow
3. AOW (article of the week) "The Jane Goodall of Ants" Finish all 3 steps in the directions
4. (#1 mark confusion, #2 show evidence of close reading, #3 write a one page reflection of the article in your own words due THURSDAY
5. Due NEXT TUESDAY Fill in the blanks on pages 21 through 23 and complete the synonyms and antonyms section on page 25 of unit 1 in Vocabulary Workshop book.
6. We meet in the library tomorrow

Wednesday, September 8

1. AOW one page reflection typed or written neatly due tomorrow stapled on top of the article with evidence of your close reading.

2. Read in your independent reading book-Reading Log due October 20 1,250 pages due

3. Practice preposition song to "since"

Practice preposition song to "since"