New Assignment: Reference and Research Windowpane

This week, you will practice your reference and research skills. In class we practiced three strategies (see below). The general framework for this assignment is the same as the last two assignments. All students will again have an opportunity to choose the story that matches their reading level (see choices below).

Here's what you'll turn in:

2 it says, I say notes.

1 reference and research strategy note.

1 summary note using one of the strategies we taught in class.

Assignment due: 10/22 (A day) and 10/23 (B day)

You may choose from the following reading selections.

Words and Phrases Windowpane --due October 6 (a) and October 7 (b)

Students are focusing on strategies for their words and phrases on the next assignment for language arts classes. The general framework for this assignment is the same as the last assignment.  All students will again have an opportunity to choose the story that matches their reading level.  (Students in the gifted program should choose the excerpt by Twain, Angelou, or Petry.  Modifications to the assignment for Mrs. Jackson's 5th and 6th period can be found by clicking here.)

There are 4 responses:
1) It says, I say--Copy a passage from the text and then write a response explaining an inference or AHA! moment. Use details and examples from the text to support your response.
2) Another It says, I say response.
3) Words and Phrases Strategies: Choose one. (see below)
4) Your summary of the reading. Use Somebody...wanted....but.....so..... or the fortunately/unfortunately strategy.

Due October 6 (a) and October 7 (b)