Mrs. Frazier's English Language Arts Class

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Week of December 10, 2007

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This past week, we started reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. We all have been enjoying this wonderfully, exciting book which deals with the main themes of gangs, violence, and prejudice.


Monday, December 10
Bell work~ Word Puzzle
1. Lesson~ Monitoring Comprehension
2. Meeting Area “Breakfast Table”~Read and answer questions on Chapter Four of The Outsiders.
3. Add summary and picture of Chapter Four to the timeline.
4. Class discussion
5. Wrap Up
Homework~ Read for 30 minutes

Tuesday, December 11
Bell work~ Word Puzzle
1. Lesson~ Monitoring Comprehension
2. Meeting Area “Breakfast Table”~Read and answer questions on Chapters Five of The Outsiders.
3. Add summary and picture of Chapter Five to the timeline.
4. Class discussion
5. Wrap up
Homework~ Read for 30 minutes


Wednesday, December 12
Today students will take the Explore (Reading, Math, English, and Science) Test. This test will take place during 2nd -5th hours.

Thursday, December 13
Bell work~ Word Puzzle
1. Lesson~ Monitoring Comprehension
2. Meeting Area “Breakfast Table”~Read and answer questions on Chapter Six of The Outsiders.
3. Add summary and picture of Chapter Six to the timeline.
4. Class discussion
5. Wrap up
Homework~ Read for 30 minutes


Friday, December 14
Bell Work~ Word Puzzle
We will be going to the library for a book exchange and to take an Accelerated Reader test on a book that you have finished this marking period.
1. Lesson~ The Outsiders Project
2. Handout and discuss the project for The Outsiders unit.
3. Read and answer questions for Chapter Seven of The Outsiders.
4. Add Chapter Seven's summary and picture to the timeline.
Homework~ The Outsiders Project (75 Points total-25 points each): Students are to choose two of the following tasks to complete in addition to the Timeline. Project choices: 1) Cast Sheet 2) Wanted Poster 3) Newspaper Article 4) Poem/Rap 5) Novel Cover 6) Movie Review

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