Thursday, October 9, 2014

If you have an over-due book, be sure to return it! 
You may check it out again if you're still reading it!

Reading Chairs Schedule:
Mondays: Table 1
Tuesdays: Table 2
Wednesdays: Table 3
Thursdays: Table 4
Fridays: Table 5

Rocky Mountain PBS StoryMakers Contest: 
We Celebrate Young Authors!

Independent Reading

Mini-Lesson:	Good readers read widely.
Essential Questions:	How can I choose books from a variety of genres. I can identify the genre of a book.
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences * Update your reading list in Google Classroom! * Plan for next book.

Unit 2: Analyze to Understand

Essential Questions:	Why do writers choose to revise and edit their writing? How does good writing make for easy reading?
I will know I am successful when:	I am able to work in a small group to provide critical feedback to a peer about a piece of writing.
Mini-Lesson:	Email to Main Character: Revision and Editing: For each item, you must write a paragraph. Each paragraph must have at least 3-5 sentences. You must have a greeting and a closing. Rubric
Work Time:	1. Critical Friends peer review of writing using the assignment: "Email to Main Character" 2. Email to Main Character: Revision and Editing
Debrief:	Ticket-Out-The-Door: Citizenship
Homework:	Finish the assignment: Email to Main Character Turn in a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late work.  Reading 30 Minutes Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)