PLEASE NOTE: Homework is not posted on a daily basis. It is the student's responsibility to write down his or her homework assignment in his or her agenda. Each student is given time during each period to notate any assignments. He or she can also come at the end of the day (dismissal) to finish writing down the assignment(s).
Wednesday: September 7
Analyzing the Plot
SW diagram the plot of the story. Use complete detailed sentences.
SW discuss the significance of the scene in which Lemon Brown and Greg confront the intruders. Use the following questions as a guide:
What does this scene reveal about Lemon Brown? How does the scene develop the relationship between Lemon Brown and Greg? How do the three thugs provide a contrast to Greg’s character?
NOTE: the student can be creative when diagramming the plot for "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
SW read and complete Identifying “Theme” practice exercise handout
SW use the RACE strategy to respond: Restate the question in your response. Respond in complete sentences with supporting information form the text Restate the question in your response. Respond in complete sentences with supporting information form the text.
Daily Grammar Practice
Work on Vocabulary
Read for 25 Books and Record
Study notes daily
Make sure that you have your supplies daily
Thursday: September 8
SW read “Blues a National Treasure” pages 182-187
SW Complete Reading Tasks A-E
Use the RACE strategy to respond.
SW answer all questions by using the RACE Strategy and answering in complete detailed sentences. SW Restate the question in your response. Respond in complete sentences with supporting information form the text. Please explaion in detail. ALWAYS write in complete sentences.
Daily Grammar Practice
Work on Vocabulary
Read for 25 Books and Record
Study notes daily
Make sure that you have your supplies daily
Wednesday: September 14
RAFT Provided Prompts (Handout)
Go to the Class Website: Unit 1: Writing Prompts
Daily Grammar Practice
Work on Vocabulary
Read for 25 Books and Record
Study notes daily for test!! (Rescheduled)
Make sure that you have your supplies daily
Objective: Pointing writing prompts directly toward a student’s interest and frame of reference is the key to helping the student find his or her inspiration in their writing. Students love to write; they simply need to care about the subject matter.
Thursday: September 15
S Choice: SW select one of the following prompts listed and respond to it.
SW write a COMPLETE essay
Daily Grammar Practice
Work on Vocabulary
Read for 25 Books and Record
Study notes daily for test !! (Rescheduled)
Make sure that you have your supplies daily
Objective: Pointing writing prompts directly toward a student’s interest and frame of reference is the key to helping the student find his or her inspiration in their writing. Students love to write; they simply need to care about the subject matter