Sept. 12-16, 2011

Monday:  voc. list #3:  12 Powerful words:  trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support, explain, summarize, compare, contrast, predict

Read Esperanza pgs. 58-80

Tuesday:  quiz over yesterday's reading

                 Read pgs. 81-99

                 reading guide

Wednesday:  Read pgs. 100-120

                      quiz

Thursday:  Read pgs. 121-138

                   5 questions/answers

Friday:  voc. test #3

              reading log #2

Monday:  NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

Tuesday:  trace, analyze infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, autobiography, biography, fiction, nonfiction

Begin Esperanza Rising (pgs. 1-22)

The novel study will include author notes over Pam Munoz Ryan and an emphasis on the elements of plot and characterization.  Students will engage in shared class reading, teacher-led reading, and independent reading.  Comprehension will be measaured through class discussion, reading logs, quizzes, reading guides, summaries, and journal entries.

Wednesday:  quiz/discussion over yesterday's reading

                      read pgs. 23-38

                      10 questions/answers

Thursday:  Esperanza pgs. 39-57

                   quiz

Friday:  voc. test #2

             Esperanza pgs. 58-72

             reading guide