Week of May 14

Writer's Workshop:

All classes are working on a  3-5 pg. research paper. Ask about their folder and research. Many seem excited about their topic!  Students are reseaching a person who has made a contribution to society, which has made an impact (positive or negative) on society. This week we have had two days in the media center and will continue to work in class to complete a thesis statement, introduction, and outline.  Students are encouraged to continue researching at home and have been given a list of data bases and passwords to access. Final paper will be due Wednesday May 30th. Updates to follow.

Reader's Workshop:

Lesson 4 Vocabulary test Wednesday May 16th

Core novel: The Contender

Week of January 30, 2012

All classes have been writing editorials in Writer's Workshop this week.

Sections 03/09 and 04 Homework Thursday February 2, 2012

Final typed copies editorials are due Friday February 3, 2012

Section 03/09 Book Club Projects due Tuesday February 7, 2012

Section 02 Homework -Thursday February 2, 2012 - Finish Rough Draft Editorial

Section 01 - Editorials will be finished in class Friday February 3, 2012

Week of November 14, 2011

Homework Thursday November 17th

Sections 04, 02, and 03/09

Finish reading chapter 1 The Outsiders pg. 1-18. Complete Pony Boy character web handout. Choose one other charcter from chapter 1 and create a web on the back of sheet for him.

All groups get book distribution letter signed.

Section 01

No homework. get letter signed.

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Week of October 31, 2011

Sections 03,09,04

Night final project due Monday November 7, 2011

project choices: storyboard, collage, poems, journal, illustrated quotes, or mini-research.

In class we will be involved in Writer's Workshop. Students will draft, revise, edit, and publish their memoir. Final piece will be typed 2-3 pages and is due Thursday November 10th.

Homework: 11/01- finish bold beginnings-section 04

Sections 01 and 02

We just finished reading Night today. Students will be assigned a project tomorrow and also begin drafting their memoirs in class. Due dates to follow.

Homework- 11/01 Answer questions for memoirists on separate paper

Welcome to a new school year!

In ELA we are still establishing rituals and routines for Reader's and Writer's Workshop.

Materials needed are 2 marble composition books, pens and pencils, a highlighter, folder, and 1 1/2" binder for notes and handouts.

Week of September 12, 2011

All classes

Reflective Letter Writing Assignment due Friday September 16th. Student reflection as a reader and writer, strengths and weaknesses, and goals for Language Arts this year.

Format for this letter is a friendly letter, it may be neatly handwritten in blue or black ink or typed. We are working on rough drafts Tuesday and Wednesday in class. Final copy should be completed for homework.