HOMEWORK FOR B-DAY STUDENTS
ASSIGNED: 9/29
DUE: 10/1
1-B--Complete Getting the Gist Exercise "What's happening here?" on the graphic organizer you were given today. The text is "The Scarlet Ibis." The reading chunk assigned is pages 594-598. (Stop at break in second column on page 598, right before the big red letter)
Definitions for literary terms. Follow directions on the sheet you were given today. We will use these througout the year. Most are in the Glossary of Literary Terms in the back of the book. (Character definitions are included in the definition for character. They will not be listed static, dynamic, etc.) Please write down and highlight even the words you cannot find. We will provide definitions for these in class.
2-b and 3-b
Complete Getting the Gist Exercise "What's happening here?" on the graphic organizer you were given today. The text is "The Scarlet Ibis." The assigned reading chunk is pages 594-598. (Stop at break in second column on page 598, right before the big red letter.)
Review the Book Report Guidelines you were given in class today. Begin thinking about how you will format the information. Be creative. Think outside of the box.
Due date for B-day students is October 11.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
HOMEWORK FOR A-DAY STUDENTS/DUE THURSDAY, SEPT 30
REMINDER
LAST CALL FOR SIGNIFICANT MOMENT EXPLANATIONS. THE LAST DAY THESE WILL BE ACCEPTED IS THURSDAY. THEY WILL BE GRADED AS A TEST THIS WEEKEND.
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Complete all literary term definitions. If you did not finish these in class, you must finish them at home. File these in the Vocabulary section of your notebook.
Begin previewing and reading the first chunk of the short story, "The Scarlet Ibis."
Pre-reading: Read "Building Background" on page 592 for setting details that will help you better understand the context of this story.
Define the "Words to Know" listed on page 598. The definitions are in the shaded boxes at the end of each page in the story.
narrative.
Read "Connect to your Life" on page 592 in order to gain some insight into central conflicts and themes developed in this story.
READING/WRITING ASSIGNMENTS-SCARLET IBIS
(Chunk one begins on page 594 and continues through page 598. Stop reading at the break in the second column on page 598. The last words are, "The swamp was sweet.")
Complete Gist Exercises for this Reading Chunk:
Level 1-What is happening? (Use sequence chart to summarize the most important pieces of actions.)
Level II-What do I know about the characters? How do I know?
Use two column note chart to record your character inferences. Be sure to support each of your inferences with details from the text.
LAST CALL FOR SIGNIFICANT MOMENT EXPLANATIONS. THE LAST DAY THESE WILL BE ACCEPTED IS THURSDAY. THEY WILL BE GRADED AS A TEST THIS WEEKEND.
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Complete all literary term definitions. If you did not finish these in class, you must finish them at home. File these in the Vocabulary section of your notebook.
Begin previewing and reading the first chunk of the short story, "The Scarlet Ibis."
Pre-reading: Read "Building Background" on page 592 for setting details that will help you better understand the context of this story.
Define the "Words to Know" listed on page 598. The definitions are in the shaded boxes at the end of each page in the story.
narrative.
Read "Connect to your Life" on page 592 in order to gain some insight into central conflicts and themes developed in this story.
READING/WRITING ASSIGNMENTS-SCARLET IBIS
(Chunk one begins on page 594 and continues through page 598. Stop reading at the break in the second column on page 598. The last words are, "The swamp was sweet.")
Complete Gist Exercises for this Reading Chunk:
Level 1-What is happening? (Use sequence chart to summarize the most important pieces of actions.)
Level II-What do I know about the characters? How do I know?
Use two column note chart to record your character inferences. Be sure to support each of your inferences with details from the text.
Monday, September 27, 2010
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-B day students
HOMEWORK: LAST CALL! SIGNIFICANT MOMENT explanatory paragraphs MUST be turned in no later than Wednesday 9/29. These will be graded as a test. Please read all directions and review the model for organizational tips. Significant Moment step-by-step directions should be filed in the reference section of your notebook.
3-b AND 4-B students are reminded to complete literary term definitions for homework. These should be finished and filed in the Vocab section of your notebook when you return to class on Wednesday.
Continue to read the book you selected for independent reading in the library last week. If you were unable to find a book, visit the public library and choose a work of FICTION that appeals to you. Book report guidelines will be handed out on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK: LAST CALL! SIGNIFICANT MOMENT explanatory paragraphs MUST be turned in no later than Wednesday 9/29. These will be graded as a test. Please read all directions and review the model for organizational tips. Significant Moment step-by-step directions should be filed in the reference section of your notebook.
3-b AND 4-B students are reminded to complete literary term definitions for homework. These should be finished and filed in the Vocab section of your notebook when you return to class on Wednesday.
Continue to read the book you selected for independent reading in the library last week. If you were unable to find a book, visit the public library and choose a work of FICTION that appeals to you. Book report guidelines will be handed out on Wednesday.
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