Ms. Luquer

Junior High Religion and Literature

Religion/Literature:  

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

• 6, 7, 8: Nov 4th (Independent Reading Book #4)

Week of Oct 27-Oct 31

Religion-

Virtue of the Month: Friendship

6: Christ in Us Lessons 1.4, 1.5; Friendship Project

7: Christ in Us Lessons 1.4, 1.5, Friendship Project

8: Christ in Us Lessons 1.4., 1.5 Friendship Interview Project

Literature 

6: Hispanic Heritage Unit: "My Name" Annotations & Group Discussion Questions; "My Name" Creative Writing Assignment

7: The Pearl by John Steinbeck: Ch 3-4 Reading Guide Questions; Ch 1-2 Class Discussion Participation

8: Hispanic Heritage Unit: "American History" Close Reading Questions

The Hobbit: Prereading Webquest 

POEM OF THE MONTH: 

6th: Consecration to Mary

7th: Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary

8th: Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

A Week: 10/6-10/10

B Week: 10/13-10/17

C Week: 10/20-10/24

D Week: 10/27-10/31

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.

*****YOUR NOTES SHOULD BE AT LEAST 2 PAGES AND INCLUDE MOST OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS.

*****THESE NOTES MAY BE COMPLETED DIGITALLY OR ON PAPER.

*****YOU MAY USE THESE NOTES ON THE QUIZ.

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