| 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- |