Date Homework
1/7/08 Welcome back from vacation!
Usage: "during" and "while"; 20 Questions
"It's a Wonderful Life" Discussion and Comprehension Questions
Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Essay
Per. 6: Library: Get a book for a book report. Make sure it's at your reading level.
Homework:  Read 30-60 minutes.  Make a reading log for your book.
Date    Title    An excerpt   Your thoughts   Pages ___-___
1/8/08 Library per. 5-6 for research
Reading
1/9/08 Library per. 5-6 for research
1/10/08 Project overview; Watch Newscast from the past for ideas
Get in groups and work on your project.
Homework:

1. Read the project sheet and return student/parent signatures.
2. Work on your project. Take notes: Write key words only. Show your progress tomorrow.

(Index cards)
1/11/08 Team Meeting:
1. Discuss and write "groundrules" & share them with the class. 2. Turn in parent signatures.
3. Plan your newscast items.  4. Assign articles to teammates.  5. Show progress to be eligible for no homework. (7 students bring parent signatures for assignment)
Postponed:
TCI
: Chapter 9: The Teachings of Islam
Visions Unit 3: Courage.  "Life Doesn't Frighten Me", a poem  by Maya Angelou, p. 54-
TCI
: Chapter 10: Contributions of Muslims to World Civilization
Visions biography excerpt:  "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" p. 178-