Thursday, February 10, 2005
This group is reading the novel, Holes by Louis Sachar. We are discussing and practicing strategies that students need on the TAKS Reading Test as we read this novel in class. This will assist students when taking the TAKS Reading Test. We will be doing some TAKS practice passages, but I would rather teach students to apply practices of good readers in something enjoyable to read.
Tonight's Homework is to read Chapters 15 & 16.
LA 3-4
This group is reading the novel, A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. We are discussing and practicing strategies that students need on the TAKS Reading Test as we read this novel in class. This will assist students when taking the TAKS Reading Test. We will be doing some TAKS practice passages, but I would rather teach students to apply practices of good readers in something enjoyable to read.
Tonight's homework is to read through page 74 in A Year Down Yonder.
PRE-AP LA 7-8
Dialectical Journal Assignment for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Dialectical Journal should be completed and AR test taken no later than February 18.
Please choose quotations from the story that REALLY capture your interest or imagination. Connect each quote to something you have experienced, heard, saw, etc.
Choose one quote from each of the following chapters / pages:
1. Chapters 1 – 5 / pages 1-28
2. Chapters 6-10 / pages 29-58
3. Chapters 11-14 / pages 59-90
4. Chapters 15-19 / pages 91-120
5. Chapters 20-23 / pages 121-151
6. Chapters 24-28 / pages 152-180
7. Chapters 29-31 / pages 181-204
8. Chapters 32-35 / pages 205-232
9. Chapters 36-40 / pages 233-255
10. Chapters 41-44 / pages 256-280
End of Book Assignment for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Your Assignment is to be completed OUTSIDE of class and is due Friday, Feb. 18
Your state governor has appointed you as head of your state’s Tourists’ Bureau. You are responsible for increasing the number of tourists visiting your state. You are to create a presentation that includes information visitors to your state might find helpful when planning a vacation to your area. The presentation should contain pictures and information on climate, points of interest, activities, etc. You may include geographical, historical, and cultural information. A bibliography should be included with your project.
Projects may be any of the following: PowerPoint Presentation, pamphlet, brochure, poster—other ideas MUST be cleared with Ms. Ratliff.
Grading Criteria:
10 points = title with your name
10 points = at least five (5) interesting facts about your state
10 points = Climate information tourists might use
40 points = at least four (4) Points of Interest (things to see or do)
10 points = Bibliography—where did you obtain your information?
20 points = Overall Design –project should be entertaining and informative without being too cluttered. Should not contain distracting elements.
This group is reading the novel, Holes by Louis Sachar. We are discussing and practicing strategies that students need on the TAKS Reading Test as we read this novel in class. This will assist students when taking the TAKS Reading Test. We will be doing some TAKS practice passages, but I would rather teach students to apply practices of good readers in something enjoyable to read.
Tonight's Homework is to read Chapters 15 & 16.
LA 3-4
This group is reading the novel, A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. We are discussing and practicing strategies that students need on the TAKS Reading Test as we read this novel in class. This will assist students when taking the TAKS Reading Test. We will be doing some TAKS practice passages, but I would rather teach students to apply practices of good readers in something enjoyable to read.
PRE-AP LA 7-8
Dialectical Journal Assignment for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Dialectical Journal should be completed and AR test taken no later than February 18.
Please choose quotations from the story that REALLY capture your interest or imagination. Connect each quote to something you have experienced, heard, saw, etc.
Choose one quote from each of the following chapters / pages:
1. Chapters 1 – 5 / pages 1-28
2. Chapters 6-10 / pages 29-58
3. Chapters 11-14 / pages 59-90
4. Chapters 15-19 / pages 91-120
5. Chapters 20-23 / pages 121-151
6. Chapters 24-28 / pages 152-180
7. Chapters 29-31 / pages 181-204
8. Chapters 32-35 / pages 205-232
9. Chapters 36-40 / pages 233-255
10. Chapters 41-44 / pages 256-280
End of Book Assignment for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Your Assignment is to be completed OUTSIDE of class and is due Friday, Feb. 18
Your state governor has appointed you as head of your state’s Tourists’ Bureau. You are responsible for increasing the number of tourists visiting your state. You are to create a presentation that includes information visitors to your state might find helpful when planning a vacation to your area. The presentation should contain pictures and information on climate, points of interest, activities, etc. You may include geographical, historical, and cultural information. A bibliography should be included with your project.
Projects may be any of the following: PowerPoint Presentation, pamphlet, brochure, poster—other ideas MUST be cleared with Ms. Ratliff.
Grading Criteria:
10 points = title with your name
10 points = at least five (5) interesting facts about your state
10 points = Climate information tourists might use
40 points = at least four (4) Points of Interest (things to see or do)
10 points = Bibliography—where did you obtain your information?
20 points = Overall Design –project should be entertaining and informative without being too cluttered. Should not contain distracting elements.
