Ms. Luquer

Junior High Religion and Literature

Long Term Assignments:

Religion/Literature:  

Literature: AR Tests  September (Level 5.0+, 100+ pages) Book notes due on test day

• 6, 7, 8: Sept 8th

Week of Sept 2-5

Religion-

Virtue of the Month: Charity

6: St. Vincent de Paul Research Google Slides Project; Presentation 9/5

7: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Research Google Slides Project; Presentation 9/5

8: St. Teresa Research Google Slides Project; Presentation 9/5

Literature 

6: "Where I am From" Poem; Esperanza Rising: Webquest

7: A Long Walk to Water: Just Add Water Documentary & Webquest AR Test 9/9

8: The Boys in the Boat: PBS Documentary: The Boys of '36 Assignment; AR Test 9/9

Junior High AR Novel Note-Taking Checklist

1. Before You Start Reading

• Check the Assignment: Make sure you have a novel that is:

  • a reading level of 5.0 or above (unless you have talked with Ms. Luquer for approval of a different level book)

  • The book should be 100+ pages and have an AR test assigned to it. 

  • Use the website: https://arbookfind.com to check if your book meets these requirements.

  • We check out books from the school library every two weeks on Tuesday, but you can use a book from home or the public library if it meets these requirements.

• Gather Materials: Notebook or paper, highlighters, sticky notes, and a pencil or pen.

• Set Goals: Know how much you plan to read and the main focus of your notes.

2. While You Read (if the chapters don’t have each of these things to take notes on, you don’t have to include it in your notes…because you can’t! Only include what is in the chapter)

• Identify Main Characters:

  • Write down each main character's name, a brief description, and important traits.

• Track Important Events:

  • Jot down major events in each chapter. Note what happened, where, and why it's important.

• Mark Key Quotes:

  • Find quotes that seem meaningful, relate to themes, or show character traits.

• Highlight Themes:

  • If you notice recurring themes (like friendship, courage, or identity), make a note of them and examples that show these themes.

• Write Down Questions:

  • If something confuses you or you wonder about a character’s actions, write it down to ask or think about later.

• Summarize Each Chapter: (you can also group multiple chapters together to summarize)

  • After finishing a chapter(s), write a short summary (a few sentences) in your own words.

3. After You Read (this can be talked out with your parents; it does not have to be written down)

• Reflect on Important Ideas:

  • Write down or talk about any new insights or ideas you have about the characters, themes, or plot.

• Connect to Earlier Events:

  • Think about how events in this section relate to things that happened earlier in the book.

• Make Predictions:

  • Write down any predictions for what you think will happen next, based on what you’ve read.

4. Organize and Review Your Notes

• Review for Key Details: Make sure you have notes on main events, characters, themes, and questions.

• Organize by Sections or Chapters: This will help you find information later for tests or essays.

• Check for Clarity: Make sure your notes make sense and are easy to understand if you read them later.

  • Notes can be used on the AR test