Mon, May 29 - No School
Tues, May 30
In Class: Reflective letter, Hoot movie
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 31
In Class: Reflective letter, Hoot movie
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, June 1
In Class: Portfolio review, Top Ten lists
Homework: Have a wonderful summer - and READ EVERY DAY!!
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Don't forget Hoot movie permission slip!
Mon, May 22
In Class: Status, revise book reviews
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 23
In Class: Status, work on book projects
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 24
In Class: Status, finish book projects (everything is due tomorrow - PACKET, PROJECT, and REVIEW!)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 25
In Class: Status, publishing day, portfolio examination
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 26
Finals Schedule Agenda - Written reflection, Hoot movie
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Mon, May 15
In Class: AIMSWEB testing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 16
In Class: Status, work on Stop and Jot project, share in small groups
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 17
In Class: Status, work on Stop and Jot project, share in small groups
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 18
In Class: Status, discuss components of presentation, start working on book review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 19
In Class: Status, continue working on book review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, May 8
In Class: STAAR Math Test
Homework: No homework - rest up for tomorrow!
Tues, May 9
In Class: STAAR Reading Test
Homework: No homework - recovery night
Wed, May 10
In Class: Status, begin book project - read and respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 11
In Class: Status, meet in groups, discuss, read/respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 12
In Class: Status, meet in groups, discuss, read/respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, May 1
In Class: Chapters 13-14, reader's notebook entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 2
In Class: Upcoming book project intro, chapters 15-16, reader's notebook entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 3
In Class: Chapters 17-18, discussion, STAAR Ready review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 4
In Class: Library checkout time, finish Hoot, theme analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 5
In Class: Status, STAAR reminders, discussion and analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Apr 24
In Class: Status, read chapters 5-6, RNB entry #6
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Tues, Apr 25
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 5-6, read chapters 7-8, RNB entry #7
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Wed, Apr 26
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 7-8, read chapters 9-10, RNB entry #8
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Thurs, Apr 27
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 9-10, read chapters 11-12, RNB entry #9
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Fri, Apr 28
In Class: Status, test over chapters 5-12
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
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Mon, Apr 17
In Class: Status, Hoot chapters 1-2, reader's notebook (RNB) entries #1 & 2
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 18
In Class: Status, discussion over chapters 1-2
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 19
In Class: Status, Hoot chapter 3, RNB entries, discussion
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Apr 20
In Class: Status, Hoot chapter 4, RNB, discussion
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 21
In Class: Hoot test over chapters 1-4
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Apr 10
In Class: Status, revision - sentence fluency (commas) - persuasive final draft due Wednesday
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 11
In Class: Status, title, text features, final polishing - persuasive final draft due Wednesday
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 12
In Class: Status, publishing party, peer feedback
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Apr 13
In Class: Status, revising and editing DCA, reflection
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 14 - NO SCHOOL! Read a good book this weekend!
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Mon, Apr 3
In Class: Status, mentor texts - leads, leads practice
Homework: Finish leads if needed, read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 4
In Class: Status, mentor texts - conclusions, conclusions practice
Homework: Finish conclusions if needed, read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 5 - Enrichment Day and Early Release!
Thurs, Apr 6
In Class: Status, add/cut/move - body paragraph revision
Homework: Continue revising, read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 7
In Class: Status, sentence-level revision of body paragraphs (word choice and sentence fluency)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Mar 27
In Class: Status, research for persuasive writing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 28
STAAR Ready test in advisory
Wed, Mar 29
6th grade zoo trip!
Thurs, Mar 30
In Class: Status, persuasive mentor text analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 31
In Class: DRAFTING DAY! (first draft due Monday)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Mar 20
In Class: Status, WNB - getting to the heart of the matter, what drives you - persuasive writing focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 21
In Class: Status, WNB - write to think - developing your ideas
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Mar 22
In Class: Status, purpose statement, audience feedback, guiding questions for research
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Mar 23
In Class: Status, mentor text study, WNB reflection/focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 24
In Class: Status, persuasive structure
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Mar 6
In Class: Status, persuasive article immersion, ticket out the door
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 7
In Class: Status, article reactions, writer's notebook time
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Mar 8
In Class: Status, persuasive reading test - staar-style
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Mar 9
In Class: Status, persuasive technique analysis, LIBRARY FOR CHECKOUT
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 10
In Class: Status, short answer response writing
Homework: Read every day over Spring Break!
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Mon, Feb 27
In Class: Status, faulty reasoninng, analyze wild animals opposing viewpoint article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 28
In Class: Status, apply three persuasive analysis techniques to "Hard at Work" article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Wed, March 1
In Class: Status, persuasive analysis techniques quiz over "Vampire Bats" article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, March 2
In Class: Status, changing points of view activity - "Vampire Bats"
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Fri, March 3
In Class: Status, digging deeper in the writer's notebook
At Home: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Feb 20 - No school for students! Today's a great day to read a little extra!
Tues, Feb 21
In class: Status, persuasive text introduction, three big questions - " Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?"
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 22
In class: Status, revisit three questions, introduce Notice & Note strategies, apply strategies to "Wild Animals" article
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 23
In class: Status, opposing side analysis, faulty reasoning focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 24
In class: Status, writing assignment
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Feb. 13
In class: Status, works cited, peer revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 14
In class: Status, text features, titles, final polishing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 15
In class: Status, publishing party!
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 16
In class: Status, reflection/test over writing process
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 17
In class: Status, writing assignment, finish reflection/test
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Feb 6
In Class: Status, leads revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 7
In Class: Status, visualization and reader experience revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 8
In Class: Status, conclusion revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 9
In Class: Status, sentence fluency revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 10
In Class: Status, works cited, titles
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, Jan 30
In Class: Status, continue research for expository writing
Homework: Read 30 min
Tues, Jan 31
In Class: Status, finish research for expository writing
Homework: Read 30 min
Wed, Feb 1
In Class: Status, mentor text study - structure/organization of writing piece
Homework: Read 30 min
Thurs, Feb 2
In Class: Status, mentor text emulation, finish organization prep
Homework: Read 30 min
Fri,, Feb 3
In Class: Status, drafting
Homework: Read 30 min
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Mon, Jan 23
In Class: Status, topic selection, WNB - everything I know, then partner question generation (Aimsweb individual fluency testing all week also)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Tues, Jan 24
In Class: Status, focus on author's purpose - heart mapping, begin examining mentor texts
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Wed, Jan 25
In Class: Status, continue examining mentor texts - how writers work
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Thurs, Jan 26
In Class: Status, paraphrasing and note taking
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Fri, Jan 27
In Class: Library - research information, citing sources, real vs fake news, database overview
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
__________________________
Tues, Jan 17
In Class: Status, synthesis across nonfiction texts
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Wed, Jan 18
In Class: AIMSWEB testing
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Thurs, Jan 19
In Class: Status, collecting for expository writing piece - expert lists, topic "legs" in WNB
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Fri, Jan 20
In Class: Status, extended collecting - museum exhibit in WNB
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
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Mon, Jan 9
In Class: Status, Ivan article and three levels of questions
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Tues, Jan 10
In Class: Status, continue levels of questions with choice nonfiction book, WNB - write to think on level three questions
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Wed, Jan 11
In Class: Status, reading fix-up strategies practice
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Thurs, Jan 12
In Class: Status, Bird Brains article - questions, text features, fix up strategies application
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Fri, Jan 13
In Class: Status, quiz over Ivan and Bird Brains
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
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Tues, Jan 3
In Class: Meet in library to checkout nonfiction books, writer's notebook - what do you notice? (begin expository unit)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Wed, Jan 4
In Class: Status and reading goal recalibration, importance of text features, "Super Croc" text features game, summary practice (17 word)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Thurs, Jan 5
In Class: Status, analyze summaries, "Super Croc" STAAR-style questions, WNB entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Fri, Jan 6
In Class: Status, "Ivan" article annotation and discussion, WNB entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Tues, May 30
In Class: Reflective letter, Hoot movie
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 31
In Class: Reflective letter, Hoot movie
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, June 1
In Class: Portfolio review, Top Ten lists
Homework: Have a wonderful summer - and READ EVERY DAY!!
____________________________________________
Don't forget Hoot movie permission slip!
Mon, May 22
In Class: Status, revise book reviews
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 23
In Class: Status, work on book projects
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 24
In Class: Status, finish book projects (everything is due tomorrow - PACKET, PROJECT, and REVIEW!)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 25
In Class: Status, publishing day, portfolio examination
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 26
Finals Schedule Agenda - Written reflection, Hoot movie
________________________________________
Mon, May 15
In Class: AIMSWEB testing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 16
In Class: Status, work on Stop and Jot project, share in small groups
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 17
In Class: Status, work on Stop and Jot project, share in small groups
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 18
In Class: Status, discuss components of presentation, start working on book review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 19
In Class: Status, continue working on book review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, May 8
In Class: STAAR Math Test
Homework: No homework - rest up for tomorrow!
Tues, May 9
In Class: STAAR Reading Test
Homework: No homework - recovery night
Wed, May 10
In Class: Status, begin book project - read and respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 11
In Class: Status, meet in groups, discuss, read/respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 12
In Class: Status, meet in groups, discuss, read/respond
Homework: Read 30 minutes
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Mon, May 1
In Class: Chapters 13-14, reader's notebook entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, May 2
In Class: Upcoming book project intro, chapters 15-16, reader's notebook entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, May 3
In Class: Chapters 17-18, discussion, STAAR Ready review
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, May 4
In Class: Library checkout time, finish Hoot, theme analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, May 5
In Class: Status, STAAR reminders, discussion and analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
______________________________
Mon, Apr 24
In Class: Status, read chapters 5-6, RNB entry #6
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Tues, Apr 25
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 5-6, read chapters 7-8, RNB entry #7
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Wed, Apr 26
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 7-8, read chapters 9-10, RNB entry #8
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Thurs, Apr 27
In Class: Status, discuss chapters 9-10, read chapters 11-12, RNB entry #9
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
Fri, Apr 28
In Class: Status, test over chapters 5-12
Homework: Read 30 minutes!
______________________________
Mon, Apr 17
In Class: Status, Hoot chapters 1-2, reader's notebook (RNB) entries #1 & 2
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 18
In Class: Status, discussion over chapters 1-2
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 19
In Class: Status, Hoot chapter 3, RNB entries, discussion
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Apr 20
In Class: Status, Hoot chapter 4, RNB, discussion
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 21
In Class: Hoot test over chapters 1-4
Homework: Read 30 minutes
_________________
Mon, Apr 10
In Class: Status, revision - sentence fluency (commas) - persuasive final draft due Wednesday
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 11
In Class: Status, title, text features, final polishing - persuasive final draft due Wednesday
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 12
In Class: Status, publishing party, peer feedback
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Apr 13
In Class: Status, revising and editing DCA, reflection
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 14 - NO SCHOOL! Read a good book this weekend!
________________________
Mon, Apr 3
In Class: Status, mentor texts - leads, leads practice
Homework: Finish leads if needed, read 30 minutes
Tues, Apr 4
In Class: Status, mentor texts - conclusions, conclusions practice
Homework: Finish conclusions if needed, read 30 minutes
Wed, Apr 5 - Enrichment Day and Early Release!
Thurs, Apr 6
In Class: Status, add/cut/move - body paragraph revision
Homework: Continue revising, read 30 minutes
Fri, Apr 7
In Class: Status, sentence-level revision of body paragraphs (word choice and sentence fluency)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
___________________________
Mon, Mar 27
In Class: Status, research for persuasive writing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 28
STAAR Ready test in advisory
Wed, Mar 29
6th grade zoo trip!
Thurs, Mar 30
In Class: Status, persuasive mentor text analysis
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 31
In Class: DRAFTING DAY! (first draft due Monday)
Homework: Read 30 minutes
______________________________________
Mon, Mar 20
In Class: Status, WNB - getting to the heart of the matter, what drives you - persuasive writing focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 21
In Class: Status, WNB - write to think - developing your ideas
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Mar 22
In Class: Status, purpose statement, audience feedback, guiding questions for research
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Mar 23
In Class: Status, mentor text study, WNB reflection/focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 24
In Class: Status, persuasive structure
Homework: Read 30 minutes
______________
Mon, Mar 6
In Class: Status, persuasive article immersion, ticket out the door
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Mar 7
In Class: Status, article reactions, writer's notebook time
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Mar 8
In Class: Status, persuasive reading test - staar-style
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Mar 9
In Class: Status, persuasive technique analysis, LIBRARY FOR CHECKOUT
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Mar 10
In Class: Status, short answer response writing
Homework: Read every day over Spring Break!
_________________________________________________
Mon, Feb 27
In Class: Status, faulty reasoninng, analyze wild animals opposing viewpoint article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 28
In Class: Status, apply three persuasive analysis techniques to "Hard at Work" article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Wed, March 1
In Class: Status, persuasive analysis techniques quiz over "Vampire Bats" article
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, March 2
In Class: Status, changing points of view activity - "Vampire Bats"
At Home: Read 30 minutes
Fri, March 3
In Class: Status, digging deeper in the writer's notebook
At Home: Read 30 minutes
_________________________________________________________
Mon, Feb 20 - No school for students! Today's a great day to read a little extra!
Tues, Feb 21
In class: Status, persuasive text introduction, three big questions - " Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?"
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 22
In class: Status, revisit three questions, introduce Notice & Note strategies, apply strategies to "Wild Animals" article
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 23
In class: Status, opposing side analysis, faulty reasoning focus
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 24
In class: Status, writing assignment
Homework: Read 30 minutes
___________________________________
Mon, Feb. 13
In class: Status, works cited, peer revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 14
In class: Status, text features, titles, final polishing
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 15
In class: Status, publishing party!
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 16
In class: Status, reflection/test over writing process
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 17
In class: Status, writing assignment, finish reflection/test
Homework: Read 30 minutes
____________________________________
Mon, Feb 6
In Class: Status, leads revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Tues, Feb 7
In Class: Status, visualization and reader experience revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Wed, Feb 8
In Class: Status, conclusion revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Thurs, Feb 9
In Class: Status, sentence fluency revision
Homework: Read 30 minutes
Fri, Feb 10
In Class: Status, works cited, titles
Homework: Read 30 minutes
_______________
Mon, Jan 30
In Class: Status, continue research for expository writing
Homework: Read 30 min
Tues, Jan 31
In Class: Status, finish research for expository writing
Homework: Read 30 min
Wed, Feb 1
In Class: Status, mentor text study - structure/organization of writing piece
Homework: Read 30 min
Thurs, Feb 2
In Class: Status, mentor text emulation, finish organization prep
Homework: Read 30 min
Fri,, Feb 3
In Class: Status, drafting
Homework: Read 30 min
__________________________________________________________________
Mon, Jan 23
In Class: Status, topic selection, WNB - everything I know, then partner question generation (Aimsweb individual fluency testing all week also)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Tues, Jan 24
In Class: Status, focus on author's purpose - heart mapping, begin examining mentor texts
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Wed, Jan 25
In Class: Status, continue examining mentor texts - how writers work
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Thurs, Jan 26
In Class: Status, paraphrasing and note taking
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
Fri, Jan 27
In Class: Library - research information, citing sources, real vs fake news, database overview
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in writer's notebook
__________________________
Tues, Jan 17
In Class: Status, synthesis across nonfiction texts
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Wed, Jan 18
In Class: AIMSWEB testing
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Thurs, Jan 19
In Class: Status, collecting for expository writing piece - expert lists, topic "legs" in WNB
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Fri, Jan 20
In Class: Status, extended collecting - museum exhibit in WNB
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
________________________________
Mon, Jan 9
In Class: Status, Ivan article and three levels of questions
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Tues, Jan 10
In Class: Status, continue levels of questions with choice nonfiction book, WNB - write to think on level three questions
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Wed, Jan 11
In Class: Status, reading fix-up strategies practice
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Thurs, Jan 12
In Class: Status, Bird Brains article - questions, text features, fix up strategies application
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
Fri, Jan 13
In Class: Status, quiz over Ivan and Bird Brains
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in your WNB
_________________________________________________
Tues, Jan 3
In Class: Meet in library to checkout nonfiction books, writer's notebook - what do you notice? (begin expository unit)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Wed, Jan 4
In Class: Status and reading goal recalibration, importance of text features, "Super Croc" text features game, summary practice (17 word)
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Thurs, Jan 5
In Class: Status, analyze summaries, "Super Croc" STAAR-style questions, WNB entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB
Fri, Jan 6
In Class: Status, "Ivan" article annotation and discussion, WNB entry
Homework: Read 30 minutes, write in WNB