Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” , your SSR book (novel), and Maniac Magee
Warm up
Timed Reading
Lesson
- Maniac Magee Cycle 1, Day 2 Review
- Maniac Magee, Cycle 1, Day 3
- SSR
Homework
* Complete your Cycle 1, Day 3 assignments from class (vocabulary and reading comprehension questions)
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” , your SSR book (novel), and Maniac Magee
Warm up
Timed Reading
Lesson
- Sustained Silent Reading (Notebook check)
- Maniac Magee, Cycle 1, Day 2
- Segmented Reading
- Team Talk Questions
Homework
* Complete your Cycle 1, Day 2 assignments from class (vocabulary and reading comprehension questions)
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” , your SSR book (novel), and Maniac Magee
Warm up
Timed Reading
Lesson
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Maniac Magee, Cycle 1, Day 1
- Pies
- Segmented Reading
- Team Talk Questions
Homework
* Complete your Cycle 1, Day 1 assignments from class (vocabulary and reading comprehension questions)
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” , your SSR book (novel), and Maniac Magee
Warm up
Brainpop: “Dictionary and Thesaurus”
Lesson
- Timed Reading
- Maniac Magee, Cycle 1, Day 1
- Pies
- Segmented Reading
- Team Talk Questions
3. Sustained Silent Reading
Homework
* Complete your Cycle 1, Day 1 assignments from class (vocabulary and reading comprehension questions)
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” , your SSR book (novel), and Maniac Magee
Warm up
Brainpop: “Judy Blume”
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Cornell Notes: Before, During, and After Reading
- Maniac Magee, Cycle 1, Day 1
Homework
* Complete your Cycle 1, Day 1 assignments from class (vocabulary and reading comprehension questions)
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” and the novel you are reading independently
Warm up
Brainpop: “Roald Dahl”
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Cornell Notes: Before, During, and After Reading
- Elements of plot
Homework
* Bring your copy of Maniac Magee to class on Wednesday
* Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents
Monday, July 06, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” and the novel you are reading independently
Warm up
You Write: What did you read this past weekend? Write a paragraph or more describing the different things you read (books, magazines, signs, words on television, internet text, etc. What did you read that you liked?
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Reading with a Purpose: Scavenger Hunt
- Cornell Notes: Before, During, and After Reading
Homework
Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” and the novel you are reading independently
Warm up
Brainpop: “Harry Potter”
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Setting up your Reader’s Notebook (review)
- Reading with a Purpose: Scavenger Hunt
Homework
Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents every time you write something in your notebook.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” and the novel you are reading independently
Warm up
Brainpop: “Reading Skills”
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Setting up your Reader’s Notebook (review)
- Reading with a Purpose: Scavenger Hunt
- Read aloud: from Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
Homework
Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents every time you write something in your notebook.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Reading Selections
“Reader’s Handbook” and the novel you are reading independently
Warm up
Brainpop: “Jackie Robinson”
Lesson
- Timed Reading or Individual Assessment
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Setting up your Reader’s Notebook
- Reading with a Purpose: Scavenger Hunt
Homework
Read for 30 minutes and write a summary in your notebook of what you read today.
Don’t forget to update your table of contents every time you write something in your notebook.
