We will continue our daily 10 minutes of reading and students will finish books 6-10 by February. Each Friday will be reading day. Classes will vote on January 5th for a class novel to read. We will read this novel every Friday and practice reading strategies, reading comprehension and literature devices. I'm really looking forward to this more holistic way to teach reading and writing.
A note on FLEX time...I've been pulling students for FLEX for reading inventions. I'm putting this on hold temporarily. I'm noticing that many of these same students (and others) are struggling with specific components of essay writing. I'll focus my FLEX priority days through mid February on writing interventions.
I'll be doing a lot of formative assessments to pinpoint which students need which intervention, but please let me know if you think your students might benefit from these.
Thank you so much for the kind words, gifts and treats I received for Christmas. Your thoughtfulness meant the world to me. I so enjoy every day with these wonderful students--seriously--this is my favorite group of students in my career. They are the best!
Please email or call me with any questions/concerns: rachel.robins@washk12.org/(435) 652-4742. Thank you for your continued support!
Nation-in-the-News
present on Friday, January 9th
2nd period: Braden C., Baylee C., David C.
3rd period: Ellie F., Chanel H., Ryan H.
4th period: Joshua C., Baylee D., Brandon G.
5th period: Mckenna F., Laura G., Paola G.
6th period: Ryder D., Tanner D., John D.
Monday, January 5th
Book #6 Due this week
Christmas Reading Challenge Due
New Seating Chart
Essays Back (Pinpoint Strengths/Weaknesses)
Vote on Class Novel
Tuesday, January 6th
Essay Reteaching (Line-ups, Red/Green/Yellow)
OREO Paragraph Notes
Guided Practice
Wednesday, January 7th
Free Reading
Argumentative Essay Text Packets
Read and Organize Writing with Foldables
Thursday, January 8th
Free Reading
Write Argumentative Essay (due today)
Friday, January 9th
Free Reading
Random Student
Nation-in-the-News
Class Novel