Reading+Homework

Below you will find your reading homework for the day listed.

__**Week of June 13, 2011:**__

- Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Monday (6/13)**

- "The Mighty" permission slip due tomorrow. - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Tuesday (6/14)**

- Complete the remainder of your __FTM__ packet. The packet will be **collected and graded on Friday**.
 * Wednesday (6/15)**

- Complete the remainder of your __FTM__ packet. The packet will be **collected and graded tomorrow.**
 * Thursday (6/16)**


 * Friday (6/17)**



__**Week of June 6, 2011:**__


 * Period 3 - Field Day permission slips due by Thursday**.
 * The LAST DAY to earn scoops is Friday.**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. 5 points is being deducted for each day late.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Monday (6/6)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. 5 points is being deducted for each day late.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Tuesday (6/7)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. After Friday one-pagers WILL NOT be accepted.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Wednesday (6/8)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. After tomorrow one-pagers WILL NOT be accepted.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Thursday (6/9)**

- Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet. - Summer reading information went home today. You may also find this information on the district website.
 * Friday (6/10)**



__**Week of May 31, 2011:**__


 * The LAST DAY to earn scoops is June 10th.**

- Read. 2nd one-pager due by Thursday. - Complete the Crayon Quote response in your RRJ.
 * Tuesday (5/31)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager due **tomorrow**. - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Wednesday (6/1)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. 5 points is being deducted for each day late.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Thursday (6/2)**

- Read. 2nd one-pager is now **OVERDUE. 5 points is being deducted for each day late.** - Complete the current chapter(s) in your __FTM__ packet.
 * Friday (6/3)**



__**Week of May 23, 2011: **__

**Monday (5/23) ** - Read. Your 2nd one-pager is due by June 2nd. - If necessary, complete the __FTM__ chapter(s) in your packet.

**Tuesday (5/24) ** - Read. Your 2nd one-pager is due by June 2nd. - If necessary, complete the __FTM__ chapter(s) in your packet.

**Wednesday (5/25) ** - Read. Your 2nd one-pager is due by June 2nd. - If necessary, complete the __FTM__ chapter(s) in your packet.

**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday (5/26) ** - Read. - 2nd one-pager due by Thursday.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday (5/27) ** - Read. - 2nd one-pager due by Thursday.



__**Week of May 16, 2011:**__
 * - Tissues desperately needed = +5 on homework graph**

- Read! - Get your homework graph signed.
 * Monday (5/16)**

- Read!
 * Tuesday (5/17)**

- Read! - If necessary, complete the __FTM__ chapter in your packet.
 * Wednesday (5/18)**

- Read! - If necessary, complete the __FTM__ chapter in your packet.
 * Thursday (5/19)**

- Read!
 * Friday (5/20)**



__**Week of May 9, 2011:**__

Tissues desperately needed = +5 on homework graph.

NJASK testing Monday-Thursday.

Therefore, your only homework is to read.

One-pagers are OVERDUE. 5 points is being deducted for each day late.



__**Week of May 2, 2011:**__

- Read for 20 minutes. - 1st one-pager due by Thursday. 5 points deducted for each day late. - Get your Holocaust Museum Project rubric signed. - Read "The Lambing" and complete the 5 guided questions.
 * Monday (5/2)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - 1st one-pager due by Thursday. 5 points deducted for each day late.
 * Tuesday (5/3)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - 1st one-pager due by tomorrow. 5 points deducted for each day late. - Read and complete the questions for "The Flying Lesson."
 * Wednesday (5/4)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - 1st one-pager is now OVERDUE. 5 points deducted for each day late. - Read and respond to the questions for "After 20 Years". (Last one!)
 * Thursday (5/5)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - 1st one-pager is now OVERDUE. 5 points deducted for each day late.
 * Friday (5/7)**



__**Week of April 25, 2011:**__

- Read and write two thinking statements this week. - 1st one-pager due by May 5th.
 * Monday (4/25)**

- Read and write two thinking statements this week. - 1st one-pager due by May 5th.
 * Tuesday (4/26)**

- Read and write two thinking statements this week. - 1st one-pager due by May 5th. - Complete the "Explain Text Features and Formats" packet for Friday.
 * Wednesday (4/27)**

- Read and write two thinking statements this week. - 1st one-pager due by May 5th. - Complete the "Explain Text Features and Formats" packet for tomorrow.
 * Thursday (4/28)**

- Read and write two thinking statements this week. - 1st one-pager due by May 5th.
 * Friday (4/29)**



__**Week of April 18, 2011:**__

**Holocaust Museum Open House - Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.**

- Read and write 2 thinking statements this week. - Read "The Instrument that Ben Built" and answer the questions in the margin.
 * Monday (4/18)**

- Read and write 2 thinking statements this week. - Read and complete the questions for "Genocide in Darfur".
 * Tuesday (4/19)**

- Read and write 2 thinking statements this week. - Read "Shells" and answer the questions for Monday.
 * Wednesday (4/20)**

- Read and write 2 thinking statements this week. - Read "Shells" and answer the questions for Monday.
 * Thursday (4/21)**



__**Week of April 11, 2011:**__


 * - ANY AND ALL OVERDUE WORK FOR THIS MARKING PERIOD MUST BE SUBMITTED BY WEDNESDAY.**

- Read for 20 minutes. - Work on your Holocaust Museum Project. Your **piece AND reflection** are due **Wednesday.** - NO thinking statements are due this week as your focus must be on your Holocaust project and reflection.
 * Monday (4/11)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - Work on your Holocaust Museum Project. Your **piece AND reflection** are due **tomorrow.** - NO thinking statements are due this week as your focus must be on your Holocaust project and reflection.
 * Tuesday (4/12)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - Holocaust Museum pieces and reflections are now OVERDUE. If you plan on participating in the museum, your work MUST be in by tomorrow.
 * Wednesday (4/13)**

- Read for 20 minutes. - Holocaust Remembrance Museum Open House - Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. See the flier below:
 * Thursday (4/14)**

- Complete the "Holocaust Museum Reflection Questions" in your reading response journal. This assignment is being graded. - We are going to the Book Fair on Monday. Bring money. - Read for 20 minutes. - Holocaust Remembrance Museum Open House - Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m.
 * Friday (4/15)**



__**Week of March 28, 2011:**__

- __Hana's Suitcase__ Reflection Questions due tomorrow. These will be graded! - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by Wednesday.
 * Monday (3/28)**

- Holocaust Museum Project Proposal with parent/guardian signature due tomorrow.
 * Tuesday (3/29)**

- Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by tomorrow.

- If necessary, revise your Holocaust Museum Proposal. All proposals must be finalized and approved by Friday. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pagers are now OVERDUE! 5 points off for each day late.
 * Wednesday (3/30)**

- Final/overdue Holocaust Museum Proposals are due by tomorrow. - Begin working on your Holocaust Museum Project. Your piece and reflection are due **Wednesday, April 13.** - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pagers are now OVERDUE! 5 points off for each day late.
 * Thursday (3/31)**

- Work on your Holocaust Museum Project. Your piece and reflection are due **Wednesday, April 13.** - Complete any necessary thinking statements for this week. You should have 4 in total. - 2nd one-pagers are now OVERDUE! 5 points off for each day late.
 * Friday (4/1)**



__**Week of March 21, 2011:**__

- Get your book collage rubric signed by a parent/guardian. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Monday (3/21)**

- Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Tuesday (3/22)**

- Period 6 - Get your homework graph signed. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Wednesday (3/23)**

- Tissues needed = +5 on your homework graph. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Thursday (3/24)**

-Get "Hana's Suitcase Quiz 2" signed by a parent/guardian. - Tissues needed = +5 on your homework graph. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Friday (3/25)**



__**Week of March 14, 2011:**__

- Book collages due **tomorrow**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Monday (3/14)**

- Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Tuesday (3/15)**

- Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Wednesday (3/16)**

- Get __Hana's Suitcase__ Quiz 1 signed by a parent/guardian. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Thursday (3/17)**

- Complete the NJASK practice. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. - 2nd one-pager due by March 30.
 * Friday (3/18)**



__**Week of March 7, 2011:**__

__**Monday (3/7)**__ - Book collages due **Tuesday, March 15**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Tuesday (3/8)**__ - Book collages due **Tuesday, March 15**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Wednesday (3/9)**__ - Book collages due **Tuesday**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Thursday (3/10)**__ - Book collages due **Tuesday**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Friday (3/11)**__ - Book collages due **Tuesday**. NO EXCEPTIONS! 5 points will be deducted for each day late. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.



__**Week of February 28, 2011:**__

__**Monday (2/28)**__ - First one-pagers are now overdue. - Drafted collage with parent/guardian signature due Thursday. Period 3 - You will get this assignment tomorrow. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Tuesday (3/1)**__ - First one-pagers are now overdue. - Drafted collage with parent/guardian signature due Thursday. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Wednesday (3/2)**__ - Get your homework graph signed. - Drafted collage with parent/guardian signature due tomorrow. - Period 3 = color the map of Europe. - First one-pagers are now overdue. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Thursday (3/3)**__ - First one-pagers are now overdue. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.

__**Friday (3/4)**__ - Book collages are due Tuesday, March 15. Reminders:
 * You may not produce a final product until your draft is approved by me. Some of you need to submit this ASAP.
 * The only words on your collage should be the proper heading, book title, and author. All other items must be images.
 * If you need help, schedule an appointment with me for before or after school.

- First one-pagers are now WAY overdue. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.



__**Week of February 22, 2011:**__

__**Tuesday (2/22)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes and write 4 thinking statements this week. - Your book must be finished by Friday. Upon finishing the book, submit a one-pager. - Take notes on the bookmark provided. Notes due Monday.

__**Wednesday (2/23)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes and write 4 thinking statements this week. - Your book must be finished by Friday. Upon finishing the book, submit a one-pager. - Take notes on the bookmark provided. Notes due Monday.

__**Thursday (2/24)**__ - First one-pager for the 3rd marking period due by Monday. See the top of the page to download the form. - Read for at least 20 minutes and write 4 thinking statements this week. - Your book must be finished by tomorrow. Upon finishing the book, submit a one-pager. - Take notes on the bookmark provided. Notes due Monday.

__**Friday (2/25)**__ - First one-pager for the 3rd marking period due by Monday. See the top of the page to download the form. - Read for at least 20 minutes and write 4 thinking statements this week. - Be sure to submit a one-pager for your book. Due Monday. - Notes on your book due Monday.



__**Week of February 14, 2011:**__

__**Monday (2/14)**__ - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Tuesday (2/15)**__ - Period 3 only - Get your homework graph signed. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Wednesday (2/16)**__ - Read the biography, code it, and write about 3 codes in the front of your RRJ. Due **Tuesday**. - Get your Holes vocabulary test signed. Due **tomorrow**. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Thursday (2/17)**__ - Read the biography, code it, and write about 3 codes in the front of your RRJ. Due Tuesday. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.



__**Week of February 7, 2011:**__

__**Monday (2/7)**__ - Get the "Holocaust Parent Letter" signed by a parent/guardian. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Tuesday (2/8)**__ - Complete the "Reflection Questions". - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Wednesday (2/9)**__ - Period 6 - Get your homework graph signed. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Thursday (2/10)**__ - Finish reading the Holocaust encyclopedia article and answering the questions. We will review this information on Monday. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.

__**Friday (2/11)**__ - Finish reading the Holocaust encyclopedia article and answering the questions. We will review this information on Monday. - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week. Your book needs to be finished by February 25. - Take notes on the bookmark provided.



__Week of January 31, 2011:__

__**Monday (1/31)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. - Write 4 specific thinking statements in your agenda book (remember to include page number). - __Holes__ picture dictionary due tomorrow.

__**Tuesday (2/1)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. - Write 4 specific thinking statements in your agenda book (remember to include page number). - ACTIVELY study for your __Holes__ vocabulary test on Friday. I recommend creating flash cards. - Get the "Journey to Another Country" handout signed by a parent/guardian. - Following the directions on the "Journey to Another Country" handout, write down 3-5 possible book titles with authors. This will prepare you for tomorrows trip to the Media Center.

__**Wednesday (2/2)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. - Write 4 specific thinking statements in your agenda book (remember to include page number). - ACTIVELY study for your __Holes__ vocabulary test on Friday. I recommend creating flash cards.

__**Thursday (2/3)**__ - Read for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. - Write 4 specific thinking statements in your agenda book (remember to include page number). - ACTIVELY study for your __Holes__ vocabulary test tomorrow. I recommend creating flash cards. - "Journey to Another Country" independent reading book MUST be in class tomorrow and for the rest of the month.

__**Friday (2/4)**__ - Complete the "February Independent Reading Pre-reading Questions" by Monday. - Read for at least 20 minutes 4 times a week. - Write 4 specific thinking statements in your agenda book (remember to include page number). - Your February independent reading book must be finished by February 25. Plan your reading accordingly!



<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Week of January 24, 2011:__

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tuesday (1/25)
 * - Read and write **4 **thinking statements this week.**
 * - Bring in **10 **index cards.**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Wednesday (1/26) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">- Read and write <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">4 <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> thinking statements this week.
 * - Bring in **10 **index cards.**
 * - Period 3 only - Get your homework graph signed. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Thursday (1/27) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">- Read and write <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">4 <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> thinking statements this week.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Friday (1/28) <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">- If you need to make-up any thinking statements, please do so over the weekend.
 * - Bring in **10 **index cards.**



__Week of January 18, 2011:__

Tuesday (1/18)
 * - In preparation for tomorrows author visit, read the Matt Myklusch interview.**
 * - Read your independent reading book for at least 20 minutes.**
 * - Write two thinking statements for this week.**
 * - Final one-pager for 2nd marking period due by January 25.**

Wednesday (1/19)
 * - Read your independent reading book for at least 20 minutes.**
 * - Write** two **thinking statements for this week.**
 * - Final one-pager for 2nd marking period due by** January 25**.** No exceptions or extensions!

Thursday (1/20)
 * - Read your independent reading book for at least 20 minutes.**
 * - Write two thinking statements for this week.**
 * - Final one-pager for 2nd marking period due by** January 25**.** No exceptions or extensions!

Friday (1/21)
 * - Read your independent reading book for at least 20 minutes.**
 * - Write two thinking statements for this week.**
 * - Final one-pager for 2nd marking period due by** January 25**.** No exceptions or extensions!



__Week of January 10, 2011:__ Monday (1/10):
 * - Read your independent reading book.**
 * - Write two thinking statements this week. These need to be more specific and cite evidence from the text.**

Tuesday (1/11):
 * - Read your independent reading book.**
 * - Write two thinking statements this week. These need to be more specific and cite evidence from the text.**

Wednesday (1/12):
 * - Read your independent reading book.**
 * - Write two thinking statements this week. These need to be more specific and cite evidence from the text.**

Thursday (1/13):
 * - Read your independent reading book.**
 * - If you have not already done so, write two thinking statements this week. These need to be more specific and cite evidence from the text.**



__Week of January 3, 2011:__

Monday (1/3)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your third group discussion** tomorrow.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pagers are now **overdue**. If you have not already done so, please submit this** graded **assignment ASAP. See the whiteboard for a list of those who owe this assignment.**

Tuesday (1/4)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, finish the book, complete the corresponding **learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your final group discussion on** Friday.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Second one-pagers are now **overdue**. If you have not already done so, please submit this** graded **assignment ASAP. See the whiteboard for a list of those who owe this assignment.**

Wednesday (1/5)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, finish the book, complete the corresponding **learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your final group discussion on** Friday.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Second one-pagers are now **overdue**. If you have not already done so, please submit this** graded **assignment ASAP. See the whiteboard for a list of those who owe this assignment.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Period 3 - Get your "Story Elements" test signed. **

Thursday (1/6)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, finish the book, complete the corresponding **learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your final group discussion on** Friday.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Second one-pagers are now **overdue**. If you have not already done so, please submit this** graded **assignment ASAP. See the whiteboard for a list of those who owe this assignment.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Period 6 - Get your "Story Elements" test signed. **

Friday (1/7)
 * - Read your independent reading book.**
 * - Make up any one-pagers you owe.**

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week of December 20, 2010: __

__Monday (12/20)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your second group discussion on** Wednesday.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **

__Tuesday (12/21)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your second group discussion** tomorrow.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by Thursday. **

__Wednesday (12/22)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your third group discussion on** Tuesday, January 4.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by tomorrow. **

__Thursday (12/23)__
 * Happy Holidays! Enjoy winter break!**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your third group discussion on** Tuesday, January 4.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pagers are now **overdue**. If you have not already done so, please submit this** graded **assignment ASAP.**



<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Week of December 13, 2010:__

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Monday (12/13)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Read. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Complete the pre-reading question for __Holes.__ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Period 3 - Field trip permission slip due by Wednesday. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Tuesday (12/14)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your first group discussion on** Friday**.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Period 3 - Field trip permission slip due tomorrow. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Wednesday (12/15)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your first group discussion on** Friday**.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Thursday (12/16)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your first group discussion** tomorrow**.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Friday (12/17)__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- For __Holes__, **read **the assigned pages (based on what your group decided), complete the corresponding** learning logs**, and write one** journal respons**e for your second group discussion on** Wednesday.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Second one-pager due by December 23. **



__Week of December 6, 2010:__

__Monday (12/6)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.**
 * - Second one-pager due by December 23.**

__Tuesday (12/7)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.**
 * - Second one-pager due by December 23.**

__Wednesday (12/8)__
 * - Complete the "Story Elements Study Guide" for tomorrow. (For those of you on the chorus field trip tomorrow, the answer key will be posted here tomorrow morning for you to check your work.)**
 * - Story elements test on Friday. Study actively!**
 * - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.**
 * - Second one-pager due by December 23.**

__Thursday (12/9)__
 * - Story elements test tomorrow. Study actively!**
 * - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.**
 * - Second one-pager due by December 23.**
 * - Period 3 - Field trip permission slip due by Wednesday.**

__Friday (12/10)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking statements this week.**
 * - Second one-pager due by December 23.**
 * - Period 3 - Field trip permission slip due by Wednesday.**



__Week of November 29, 2010:__

Monday (11/29)
 * - Anticipation guide** paragraph **due** tomorrow**. (Pick one statement from the Frankenstein anticipation guide and support it in a paragraph using RACES). Complete this in your reading response journal.**
 * -** Read **and write** 2 **thinking statements this week.**
 * - First** one-pager **for 2nd marking period (if not already submitted) due** this week**.**

Tuesday (11/30)
 * -** Read **and write** 2 **thinking statements this week.**
 * - First** one-pager **for 2nd marking period (if not already submitted) due** this week**.**

Wednesday (12/1)
 * - Get your homework graph signed.**
 * -** Read **and write** 2 **thinking statements this week.**
 * - First** one-pager **for 2nd marking period (if not already submitted) due** this week**.**

Thursday (12/2)
 * -** Read **and write** 2 **thinking statements this week.**
 * - First** one-pager **for 2nd marking period (if not already submitted) due** this week**.**
 * - Come to class on** Monday **having** read **your group selected** fairy tale**.**

Friday (12/3)
 * -** Read **and write** 2 **thinking statements this week. Make these up if you did not complete them during the school week.**
 * - First** one-pager **for 2nd marking period (if not already submitted) due** this week**. This is now overdue. If you still owe it, please submit it ASAP.**
 * - Come to class on** Monday **having** read **your group selected** fairy tale**.**



__Week of November 22, 2010:__

__Monday (11/22)__
 * - Read and write 2 thinking sentences this week.**

__Tuesday (11/23)__
 * - Read and write 2 thinking sentences this week.**
 * - Remember your first one-pager for the 2nd marking period is due on or before TUESDAY.**

__Wednesday (11/24)__ Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your break!
 * - Read and write 2 thinking sentences this week (make up any you have not completed).**
 * - Remember your first one-pager for the 2nd marking period is due on or before TUESDAY.**



__Week of November 15, 2010:__

__Tuesday (11/16)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking sentences this week.**
 * - Complete the anticipation guide.**

__Wednesday (11/17)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking sentences this week.**

__Thursday (11/18)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking sentences this week.**

__Friday (11/19)__
 * - Read and write 4 thinking sentences this week (make up any you have not completed).**

__Week of November 8, 2010:__

__Monday (11/8)__
 * - Read and write 3 thinking sentences this week.**
 * - Matt Kaizer vocabulary test on Wednesday. Study your flashcards and study guide.**

__Tuesday (11/9)__
 * - Read and write 3 thinking sentences this week.**
 * - Matt Kaizer vocabulary test tomorrow. Study your flashcards and study guide.**

__Wednesday (11/10)__
 * - Read and write 3 thinking sentences this week.**

__Thursday (11/11)__
 * - Read and write 3 thinking sentences this week.**
 * - Finish your letter.**

__Friday (11/12)__
 * - If you did not earn credit for 3 thinking sentences this week, please make them up over the weekend.**



__Week of November 1, 2010:__

__Monday (11/1)__
 * -** 1 **thinking statement in your agenda book due this week.**
 * - Create** flashcards **for the vocabulary words from "Matt Kaizer". You have 12 words to begin studying.**
 * Front: Vocabulary word**
 * Back: Part of speech, definition/synonyms, sample sentence from chart, and an original sentence.**


 * - We will be going to the** Book Fair on Wednesday**. Bring money.**
 * - At least** 2 one-pagers **(in total) due for the first marking period by** Monday, November 8**.**

__Tuesday (11/2)__
 * -** 1 **thinking statement in your agenda book due this week.**
 * - Complete the "Matt Kaizer Vocabulary Study Guide." This study guide is VERY SIMILAR to what the test will look like. Your study guide will be collected tomorrow to ensure correctness. It will be returned on Monday.**
 * - Matt Kaizer** vocabulary test **scheduled for** Wednesday, November 10**. Begin studying!**


 * - We will be going to the** Book Fair tomorrow**. Bring money.**
 * - At least** 2 one-pagers **(in total) due for the first marking period by** Monday, November 8**.**

__Wednesday (11/3)__
 * -** 1 **thinking statement in your agenda book due this week. If you did not already complete this, please do so over the weekend.**
 * - At least** 2 one-pagers **(in total) due for the first marking period by** Monday.


 * - Matt Kaizer** vocabulary test **scheduled for** Wednesday, November 10**. Begin studying using your flashcards! Study guides will be returned on Monday.**



__Week of October 25, 2010:__

__Monday (10/25)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**

__Tuesday (10/26)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week). You must show me at least 2 during the week.**

__Wednesday (10/27)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week). You must show me at least 2 during the week.**
 * 2) Get your homework graph signed by a parent/guardian.**

__Thursday (10/28)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week). You must show me at least 2 during the week.**
 * 2)** At least 2 **(in total for the 1st marking period) one-pagers due by** Monday, November 8**. To check how many one-pagers you have submitted, simply look at your ice cream cone on the front wall (if you have 2 or more book titles listed, then you are good!).**

__Friday (10/29)__
 * 1) If you did not** read **and complete** 4 sentence summaries **(using thinking stems) in your agenda book this week, please make up what you missed over the weekend.**
 * 2)** At least 2 **(in total for the 1st marking period) one-pagers due by** Monday, November 8**. To check how many one-pagers you have submitted, simply look at your ice cream cone on the front wall (if you have 2 or more book titles listed, then you are good!).**



__Week of October 18, 2010:__

__Monday (10/18)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**

__Tuesday (10/19)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**

__Wednesday (10/20)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**

__Thursday (10/21)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**
 * 2) If you didn't finish in class, please complete the guided questions for "Open Wide and Say, Roar!"**

__Friday (10/22)__
 * - If you did not** read **and complete** 4 sentence summaries **(using thinking stems) in your agenda book this week, please make up what you missed over the weekend.**



__Week of October 12, 2010:__

__Tuesday (10/12)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**
 * 2) A number of students have not yet submitted their first one-pager. If this applies to you, please submit it by Thursday.**



__Wednesday (10/13)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**
 * 2) A number of students have not yet submitted their first one-pager. If this applies to you, please submit it tomorrow.**

__Thursday (10/14)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**
 * - Numerous students are now overdue in submitting their first one-pager. THIS IS A GRADED ASSIGNMENT!**

__Friday (10/15)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write a thinking statement in your agenda book (4 due per week).**



__Week of October 4, 2010:__

__Monday (10/4)__
 * - Read for 20 minutes and write your thinking stem sentence in your agenda book.**


 * Inferring thinking stems:**
 * - My guess is...**
 * - Perhaps...**
 * - Maybe....**
 * - It could be that...**
 * - This could mean...**
 * - I predict....**
 * - I infer....**


 * - Get your book review rubric signed by a parent/guardian.**

__Tuesday (10/5)__
 * - Read for 20 minutes and write your thinking stem sentence in your agenda book.**

__Wednesday (10/6)__
 * - Read for 20 minutes and write your thinking stem sentence in your agenda book.**
 * - Complete the "Focus on Characterization" questions.**
 * - Get your homework graph signed.**

__Thursday (10/7)__
 * - Read for 20 minutes and write your thinking stem sentence in your agenda book.**
 * - Complete the "What is a Good Father?" ranking handout for Tuesday.**

__Friday (10/8)__
 * - If you did not** read **and complete** 4 sentence summaries **(using thinking stems) in your agenda book this week, please make up what you missed over the weekend.**
 * - Complete the "What is a Good Father?" ranking handout for Tuesday.**



__Week of September 27, 2010:__

__Monday (9/27)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (I got to the part where...) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**

__Tuesday (9/28)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (**use a thinking stem**) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**


 * The metacognition thinking stems are:**
 * I'm thinking...**
 * I'm noticing...**
 * I'm wondering...**
 * I'm seeing...**
 * I'm feeling...**

__Wednesday (9/29)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (**use a thinking stem- see above**) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**

__Thursday (9/30)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (**use a thinking stem-see above**) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**


 * Schema Thinking Stems:**
 * That reminds me of...**
 * I'm remembering...**
 * I have a connection to...**
 * I have schema for...**
 * I can relate to...**

__Friday (10/1)__
 * 1) If you did not** read **and complete** 4 sentence summaries **(using thinking stems) in your agenda book this week, please make up what you missed over the weekend.**



__Week of September 20, 2010:__

__Monday (9/20)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (I got to the part where...) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**
 * 2) Typed and decorated "Reading Faces in Crazy Places" due Wednesday. These will be displayed in the hallway, so do your best work!**

__Tuesday (9/21)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (I got to the part where...) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**
 * 2) Typed and decorated "Reading Faces in Crazy Places" due tomorrow. These will be displayed in the hallway, so do your best work!**

__Wednesday (9/22)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (I got to the part where...) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**

__Thursday (9/23)__
 * 1) Read for 20 minutes and write your sentence summary (I got to the part where...) in your agenda book (as demonstrated in class).**

__Friday (9/24)__
 * 1) If you did not** read **and complete** 4 sentence summaries** in your agenda book this week, please make up what you missed over the weekend.