Week of January 7, 2008
Happy New Year and welcome back to school! This week we will be finishing up The Outsiders unit with presentations. Then, we will begin our Writer's Workshop again, but the focus will be on writing essays.

Monday, January 7
Today we will begin by reviewing the classroom expectations. Students will have the hour to complete their Outsiders project or any missing work he/she might have.

Tuesday, January 8
The Outsiders project is due in full today!
Students will present one of the three parts of their Outsiders project to the class.

Wednesday, January 9
1. Bell work~Word puzzle & What was the best &/or worst part of your break?
2. Mini-lesson~Collecting Ideas as Essayists
3. Quiet Writing
4. Sharing
5. Wrap up
Homework: Big Issues sheet due tomorrow!

Thursday, January 10
1. Bell work~Word puzzle & What do you know about essays?
2. Mini-lesson~Growing Ideas
3. Quiet Writing (Homework will be checked during this time.)
4. Sharing
5. Wrap up
Homework: Growing Ideas sheet due first thing tomorrow!

Friday, January 11
1. Homework check
2. Go to the library for our book exchange.
3. Read silently to prepare for our AIMS timed reading test which will take place next Monday and Tuesday.
Today is the last day to turn in any late Outsiders projects!