Week of November 5, 2007
Everyone really enjoyed reading "The Landlady" and presenting a skit of their own ending to the story. Nice job to those students who were prepared and presented already! :) For those of you who have not yet presented, remember, you will need to make arrangements (with me) during lunch or after school to present your skit.

This week, we will be getting back into our writing workshop. Our goal is to complete a polished personal narrative by Thanksgiving. So, everyone needs to work really hard and write as much as possible for the next few weeks. There will be an author's celebration at the end of the marking period.

Monday, November 5
Bell work~ Word Puzzle & What makes a good a lead/introduction?
1. We will be going to the library for a book exchange today.
2. Students will be completing a "Lead Scavenger Hunt" to find an example of the four types of leads.
3. Students will then silently read and/or take an Accelerated Reader test on their book.
Homework~ Read for 30 minutes and write in reading log

Tuesday, November 6
Bell work~ Word Puzzle & What type of lead do you like best? Why?
1. Lesson~ Leads
2. Meeting Area Mini-lesson~ "Four types of Leads"
3. Quiet writing/Conferencing time
4. Partner Sharing
5. Wrap up
Homework~ Read for 30 minutes and write in reading log

Wednesday, November 7
Bell Work~Word Puzzle
1. Lesson~Drafting
2. Meeting Area Mini-lesson~"Writing Discovery Drafts"
3. Quiet Writing
4. Sharing
5. Wrap up
Homework: Read 30 minutes and write in reading log

Thursday, November 8
Bell Work~Word Puzzle
1. Lesson~Endings
2. Meeting Area Mini-lesson~"Endings"
3. Quiet Writing
4. Sharing
5. Wrap up
Homework: Read 30 minutes and write in reading log

Friday, November 9
Bell Work~ Word Puzzle & Which part of your story are you working on: leads, endings, or rough draft?
1. Lesson~"Self -monitoring"
2. Meeting Area Mini-lesson~"Monitoring Your Own Writing"
3. Quiet Writing
4. Sharing
5. Wrap up
Reminder: Reading logs are due today