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 Heather McCarthy - Language Arts 7B (Send e-mail)
It is our belief that children become better readers and writers with daily opportunities to practice and connect to a variety of texts geared to their instructional levels. Our Holt Textbook, which students can access online, is our main resource. We also encourage independent reading with a variety of genres. There is a literary focus and reading strategy that we practice with each reading selection. Students are encouraged to predict, question, visualize, connect, review and evaluate as they read. Writing prompts connect to what we are reading with Narrative, Persuasive and Expository essays developed during the year. SSR (Self-selected reading) time and Literature Circles are planned to give the students the chance to share and discuss what they are reading. We want the students to understand that Reading is Thinking! |
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This week in class Monday
09-06-10
No School - Labor Day
Tuesday
09-07-10
Today we will introduce our story selection, "Rikki-tikki-tavi". We will build background knowledge by discussing vocabulary, setting, characters, and elements of plot.
Wednesday
09-08-10
Today, we will begin reading our story, "Rikki-tikki-tavi". We will listen to the story on audio cd and stop to discuss the conflict and elements of plot.
Thursday
09-09-10
Today we will continue reading "Rikki-tikki-tavi". We will continue to discuss the character conflicts, suspense, and the elements of plot.
Friday
09-10-10
Today we will finish reading, "Rikki-tikki-tavi." We will work on a plot diagram, story vocabulary, and write a journal entry based on the stories conflict.
Important Dates 10/1/2010
Book Report Due Date
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