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Today students turned in their Journals for a completion check grade.  Students then had silent reading time and then filled in their “Friday” reading logs. Their Journals were returned to them before the end of class.

HW: Prepare for Quiz over pg 1-60 in ToaT. ~ Read…

Today students had time to read and to work on the 1st drafts of their Critique Cards.  Students were to complete as many of these steps as they could during class, but they must be done in order. ~ 1) Finish reading your “C.C.” book. 2) Write 1st draft of each section of your “CC” on notebook paper. 3) Show 1st drafts to Ms. Scott or Ms. Sneed and receive a 4×6 card that you will use for your CC after you revise/edit. 4)Read silently in another book of your choice.

HW: Complete 1st draft of each section of your “CC” on notebook paper. <- Bring these (even if already checked), and your CC book on Monday! ~ Complete Ch 8-10 vocab sheet that is due Monday.

Today we read pg 79-88 in Tears of a Tiger (ToaT).  We reviewed and discussed what we hav read so far.  Students were made aware of the quiz we will have on Monday.  Students began work on today’s section of the response journal.

HW: Complete the Thurs. 1/26 section in Journal. ~ Bring your silent reading book tomorrow! ~ Quiz Monday over pages 1-60!

Today we discussed the answers to the Ch 6-7 Vocab HW and corrected it together.  Then we read Ch 6-7 aloud.  Ch 7 ends with a bit of a cliff hanger, so we read the first couple pages of Ch 8 as well.   We had some brief discussion, and then the HW, Ch 8-10 Vocab sheet, was passed out.

HW: Complete Ch 6-7 Q’s in Study Guide (comment box, too!) ~ Complete 8-10 Vocab sheet by Monday. ~ Bring your C.C. book tomorrow (even if finished, and also bring another book to read)!!

Today students worked in collaborative groups and read pgs 66-78.  After reading, they worked together to fill in a Character Chart (1 for each student).  If the Character Chart was finished during class, they were to start on their HW.  If it was not, finishing it becomes part of HW.

HW: Finish Journal section for Jan 25th.

Today we began class with a Quiz over Ch 1-5 of The Giver. After students finished, they picked up the next Vocab Sheet (Ch 6-7) and began completing the front.  Only after the front is complete are students to do the back (using dictionary as needed.) Those who finished in class were then to read silently in the book for their Critique Card, or if finished reading that book, begin work on the first drafts of the various sections of the C. C.

HW: Finish Ch 6-7 Vocab sheet. Due tomorrow.

Today we briefly reviewed the last things that happened in the story and then read pg 50-65 aloud.  Students had time to work on, if not complete their Journals for 1/24.

HW: Finish today’s journal.

Today we read Ch 4-5 aloud and discussed it.  We focused on attention to detail, visualizing, inferences, and drawing conclusions. We had some good discussion about the chapters we have read so far.

HW: Complete rest of Ch 3-5 section (Q’s #3-6). ~ Review (re-read?!) Ch 1-5 -> Quizzlet tomorrow!

Today students spent time reading silently in their independent reading books.  Students also had the opportunity to take turns renewing their books in the Media Center.  Students were to complete the next “Monday” section of their Reading Logs.

HW: Finish Reading Log (?) ~ Complete (T.o.T)  Review Q’s 1-6. ~ Read for book project as needed.

Today we went over the vocabulary for ch 3-5 while students corrected each others’ papers.  We read ch 3 aloud  and discussed chapters 1-3.

HW: Complete #1-2 of Ch 3-5 section. ~ Write thoughts, etc. in “Comment Box.”

Today students finished the group activity from yesterday and then had silent reading time.

HW: Read….

Today students read silently for at least 25 minutes and then completed the next “A” and “B” sections of their Reading Logs. Students were then given the Vocab sheet for Ch 3-5 to begin completing. (Always front side first!)

HW: Finish Vocab wksht.  ~ Bring Giver book on Monday!!  

Today students gathered in their collaborative groups and took turns reading aloud.  Pages 33-49 were read.  Groups were then to work together to complete a writing activity, “3 Things…”  If time allowed, they could collaborate and begin work on today’s Response Journal.

HW: Complete Response Journal for Thurs. 1/19.

Today students turned in the Ch1-2 Vocab and picked up the Study Guide packet for The Giver.  We went over the vocab, distributed the novels, and previewed the Ch1-2 Questions.  Each student is assigned a copy of the novel that are responsible for and MUST BRING to EVERY class!  This was made very clear.  We then began reading The Giver! (Read Ch 1 & 2). We are so excited to be reading this award-winning, thought-provoking novel!   We highly suggest that you re-read for maximum comprehension and retention.

HW:  Complete Ch 1-2 Questions & “Comment Box” (due on Monday). Bring your Silent Reading book tomorrow!

Today we had a few students share their Journal entries from yeterday.  We then read pg 15-32 aloud.  Students then had some time to work on today’s response journal section.

HW: Finish Journal responses. Read for 20 min in the book for your project.