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We are beginning a novel unit that will take us through the end of the school year. The novel we will be reading is called:
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
by: Barbara Cohen and Bahija Lovejoy
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are beginning our Novel Unit now which will last for the rest of the year. We are using the Literature Circle Model to facilitate discussion about the book. On Literature Circle Meeting days, you will be permitted to bring in snacks and drinks for YOUR group members ONLY.
Literature Circle Meeting Dates:
1.) Friday 05/06/11 - Part 1 pp. 1-38
Reading Comprehension Questions pp. 1-38
2.) Wednesday 05/11/11 - Part 1 pp. 39-79
Reading Comprehension Questions pp. 39-79
ANSWER KEY Questions pp. 39-79
3.) Monday 05/16/11 - Part 2 pp. 81-138
Reading Comprehension Questions pp. 81-138
ANSWER KEY Questions pp. 81-138
4.) Thursday 05/19/11 - Part 3 pp. 139-179
5.) Tuesday 05/24/11 - Part 3 pp. 180-220
Reading Comprehension Questions pp. 139-220
ANSWER KEY Questions pp. 139-220
Novel Unit Test Study Guide Due Date: Monday 05/23/11
ANSWER KEY Novel Unit Test Study Guide
Novel Unit Test Date: Wednesday 05/25/11
Lessons from Week 36 of School
Monday May 2, 2011 - Friday May 6, 2011
Monday May 2:
Target: No Target, begin Lit Circles.
1. Target: No Target, begin Lit Circles
2. Log HW: None
3. Introduction: Show novel we will be reading and read back cover. Look at illustration on the front of the novel. Begin introduction to Novel Unit.
4. Visual Activity: Decorate folder provided by teacher for Lit Circles. Students will be assessed on their decoration in the following way (20 Points each):
Title of the book
Author’s names
Student name
Period #
Colored illustration
Tuesday May 3:
Target: No Target.
1. Target: None.
2. Log HW: Bring home BOTH letters. Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
2. Log HW: Bring home BOTH letters. Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
3. Visual Activity: Continue decorating folder provided by teacher for Lit Circles. Students will be assessed on their decoration in the following way (20 Points each):
Title of the book
Author’s names
Student name
Period #
Colored illustration
4. Literature Circle Groups will be assigned
Title of the book
Author’s names
Student name
Period #
Colored illustration
4. Literature Circle Groups will be assigned
5. Literature Circle Job Responsibility Discussion
6. Group Organizational Session
Wednesday May 4:
Target: No Target.
1. Target: None.
2. Log HW: Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
2. Log HW: Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
3. Visual Activity: Complete decorating folder provided by teacher for Lit Circles. Students will be assessed on their decoration in the following way (20 Points each):
Title of the book
Author’s names
Student name
Period #
Colored illustration
4. Complete initial Literature Circle Group organizational session where each group member assigns themself a Literature Circle Job Responsibility for each meeting.
Title of the book
Author’s names
Student name
Period #
Colored illustration
4. Complete initial Literature Circle Group organizational session where each group member assigns themself a Literature Circle Job Responsibility for each meeting.
5. Podcast: Begin reading novel pages 1-17 while listening to the Podcast recording of the novel (Podcast audio is too large to upload to the website).
Thursday May 5:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Bring snacks, drinks, plates, napkins, and cups for Literature Circle Meetings tomorrow. Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 17-38
3. Reading Comprehension Questions: Complete Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10 over the reading pages 1-38.
Friday May 6:
LITERATURE CIRCLE MEETING #1
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Get Food Project Letter signed. Begin working on Food Project. Food Letter and Recipe Cards are due on Monday May 9th!
3. Review: Discuss answers to Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10.
4. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles.
5. Literature Circle Discussions and snacks.
6. Trade "job" sheets for next meeting.
7. Clean Up the room.
Lessons from Week 37 of School
Monday May 9, 2011- Friday May 13, 2011
Monday May 9:
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Work on the Novel Unit Test Study Guide for 5 minutes.
3. Collect Food Project Letters and Recipe Cards
4. Podcast: Listen to audio reading of the novel pages 39-59.
5. Reading Comprehension Questions: Work on the next set of reading comprehension questions for what we read today in class.
Tuesday May 10:
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Work on the Novel Unit Test Study Guide for 5 minutes.
3. Collect late Food Project Letters and Recipe Cards
4. Podcast: Listen to audio reading of the novel pages 60-79.
5. Reading Comprehension Questions: Work on the next set of reading comprehension questions for what we read today in class.
6. Review: Discuss answers to the reading comprehension questions for pages 39-79.
7. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles tomorrow if there is any time left in class.
Wednesday May 11:
LITERATURE CIRCLE MEETING #2
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Continue working on the Novel Unit Test Study Guide.
3. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles.
4. Literature Circle Discussions and snacks.
5. Trade "job" sheets for next meeting.
6. Clean Up the room.
Thursday May 12:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Work on Part 2 Reading Comprehension Questions. Continue working on Novel Unit Study Guide.
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 81-114.
3. Work on questions and study guide if there is time.
Friday May 13:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Finish Part 2 Reading Comprehension Questions, and Finish the Novel Unit Study Guide SOON!
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 115-138
3. Reading Comprehension Questions: Complete Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10 over the reading pages 81-138.
4. Work on "jobs" for next meeting, if time allows.
Lessons from Week 38 of School
Monday May 16, 2011 - Friday May 20, 2011
Monday May 16:
LITERATURE CIRCLE MEETING #3
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Continue working on Novel Unit Study Guide.
3. Grade: answers to Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10.
4. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles.
5. Literature Circle Discussions and snacks.
6. Trade "job" sheets for next meeting.
7. Clean Up the room.
Tuesday May 17:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Finish Novel Unit Study Guides this week! Begin working on Part 3 Reading Comprehension Questions.
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 139-170.
Wednesday May 18:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Work on Food Project (Bring food or beverage on MONDAY!). Finish Novel Unit Study Guide! Finish Part 3 Reading Comprehension Questions.
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 170-180
3. Reading Comprehension Questions: Complete Part 3 Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10 over the reading pages 139-180.
4. Begin working on "jobs" for tomorrow
Thursday May 19:
LITERATURE CIRCLE MEETING #4
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Study for your Novel Test which will be on Wednesday 05/25/11. Work on Food Project (Bring food or beverage on MONDAY!).
3. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles.
4. Literature Circle Discussions.
5. Trade "job" sheets for next meeting.
Friday May 20:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Study for your Novel Test which will be on Wednesday. STUDY GUIDE SHEET IS DUE MONDAY!!! Work on Food Project (Bring food or beverage on MONDAY!).
2. Podcast: Listen to the audio recording for pages 180-201
3. Reading Comprehension Questions: Complete Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10 over the reading pages 180-220.
4. Finish Study Guide Sheets and work on word search/crossword puzzle.
Last Week of School!!!
Monday May 23, 2011 - Friday May 27, 2011
Monday May 23:
Middle East/Africa/Asia Food Project Day!
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Study for your Novel Test which will be on Wednesday.
2. Grade: Homework Sheet/Study Guide
2. Podcast: Finish Listening to the audio recording for pages 201-220
3. Reading Comprehension Questions: Complete Reading Comprehension Questions #1-10 over the reading pages 180-220.
4. Work on word search/crossword puzzle.
5. Work on "jobs" for tomorrow
Tuesday May 24:
LITERATURE CIRCLE MEETING #5
1. Get your Novel Unit Folder
2. Log Homework: Make-up any reading you have missed. Study for your Novel Test which will be TOMORROW.
3. Grade Reading Comprehension Questions for Part 3
4. Work on "jobs" for Literature Circles.
5. Literature Circle Discussions.
6. Clean up room
7. Answer any study guide/test questions
Wednesday May 25:
Target: No Target
1. Log Homework: Work on Food Project due Tuesday May 18th.
2. TEST: Take Novel Unit Test
Thursday May 26:
Computer Lab Day
Friday May 27:
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
Computer Lab Day