Week 27: "The Giver" Begins!

Well, this last week was nothing like what I had planned. I ended up contracting a serious case of asthmatic bronchitis and spent most the of the week at home. Because I am doing so much within the context of the novel, I had the substitutes do reading and writing exercises instead of launching into the novel. I missed teaching, as much as I missed breathing well, and I am delighted to be back this upcoming week. Yes, the schedule will look very similar to last week's for this reason. Thank you for your patience and a big thanks to students for being on their best behavior for the substitutes!  I realize that quite a few students missed last Tuesday due to SUPAF, I'll explain their make-up work on Monday.

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to present Friday, February 27th

2nd period: Aspen Allred, Annie Baker, Ryan Bethers, Emily Blair

3rd period: Keegan Atkinson, Araceli Cazares, Sophia Cuara

4th period: Josey Adams, Nancy Auguliar, David Barazza

5th period: Keegan Avery, Kohl Bowler, Hunter Burchinal, Alexis Caldwell

6th period: Brennon Brown, Seth Compass, Chris Carreon

Monday, February 23th
Random Student
Free Reading
Introduction to "The Giver" (including explanation of final product)
Set-up Reader's Notebook for "The Giver"
Read Chapter 1
Book #1 Due Today

Tuesday, February 24th
Random Student
Giver Journal Writing Prompt
"The Giver" Chapters 2-3

Wednesday, February 25th
Meet in the Library
Read "The Giver" Chapter 4

Thursday, February 26th
Random Student
2nd period Honors: Newspaper Day! Finish the March Newspaper
3-6 period: Free Reading
Giver Journal Prompt
"The Giver" Chapter 5

Friday, February 27th
Book #2 Due Today
Honors: Writing Blog/Comments & Contest Due Today
Random Student
Giver Journal Prompt
"The Giver" Close Reading & Chapter 6

This is kind of my secret mantra every day: enjoy!