Week 15 Update & Schedule

Last week was a lot of fun as we began exploring our Personal Narrative Unit by reading short stories and writing paragraphs related to our own lives.  This will help the students create a bank of ideas so that by the last week in November (week 16), they can pinpoint what they will write about as they begin their own personal narrative.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we will only be in school for Monday and Tuesday this week. However, important instruction will still be happening and if your student misses a day, please make sure they meet with me before or after school to get their missed work.  Additionally, the Wednesday Reading Club will resume on Wednesday, November 28th.  Students who have been invited to the club can attend the 7:00am or 2:00pm sessions.

This week will be a continuation of the Personal Narrative unit by reading two more short stories and writing paragraphs.  I also have a fun Monday Write to help students practice using details and we will also continue "Smiley-Face Tricks: Girls" presentations.

Please note that students are only required to read 30 minutes a day on Monday and Tuesday because of the holiday break. If they read more (and I hope they will); they will receive Robins Rewards Tickets.  The next Utah-in-the-News presentations will be Friday, November 30th; look for the posted list at the end of this week.

As a reminder, the next Book Report is due on December 5th.  Students should choose and start reading their book this week at the latest.  The book can be any genre and must be more than 150 pages. Students MUST choose a different book report than what they did last time.  I have all forms in the classroom.  Please encourage your student to stay on top of deadlines.

Here is our schedule for this week:

Monday, November 19th:  Calendar/Reading Check for Week 14, Monday Write: Ode to Thanksgiving, Smiley-Face Presentations (3,5,6th periods only), Round-Robins or Thanksgiving Ode Shares (1,2 periods)

Tuesday, November 20th:  "The Little Drummer Boy" by Lyman Hafen & Paragraph #4 and "Charles" by Shirley Jackson & Paragraph #5.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want you all to know how very grateful I am to be a teacher.  I LOVE what I do, I truly love the students I teach and I look forward to seeing them every single day and working hard to be the best teacher I can be for them.

Here's a little Thanksgiving humor for you as you enjoy this wonderful time of the year with your family and friends!