Get Ahead Over Break

As soon as you come back from break we will be reading the novel, The Narrative of Fredrick Douglass.  If you would like to be ahead of the game please listen to the audio version of the novel on YouTube or borrow an audio version at your public library.  

Extra Credit Opportunity Over Christmas Break

If you would like to earn extra credit over Christmas break please read the directions below:

Keep a journal for each day over break.  In this journal write the date of your entry, at least a paragraph that has information about that day, and a picture from that day.  

Remember, journals are similar to memoirs. You don't have to record your entire day step-by-step.  You may record something that really sticks out to you or something that comes to your mind and you want to express.  It is a thinking exercise.  You must have at least 7 recordings to be able to submit your assignment.  This must be done well to count.  Pictures can be anything from your own photographs, drawings, clippings, or anything else that represents you.  This is a creative writing assignment.

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful 

Holiday and a beautiful New Year!

Upcoming Due Dates

November 18th--Book Report

November 17th--2nd Section of Lit. Books (Refer to Schedule in previous blog for chapters.)

November 17th--Rough Draft typed of 
Argumentative Essay

November 24th--Scholastic Orders Due

Literature Circle Additional Information

Dear Parents and Students:
For second quarter, as a class we are doing Literature Circles.  Students have to read their novel independently, complete independent and group work, and be ready for discussion on a predetermined date.  Please make sure that your child is reading and completing the activities that are due every Friday.

Discussion Dates:
Chinese Cinderella--Every Tuesday
Bad Boy-Every Wednesday
I Am Malala--Every Thursday

Literature Circle Schedule

Week	Chapters	Date Read By	Role for Assignment
1	Roots—Bad Boy	Nov. 10
2	Mr. Irwin Lasher-A Writer Observes	Nov. 17
3	Sonnets from Portuguese—The Garment Center	Nov. 24
4	God and Dylan Thomas—Dr. Holiday	Dec. 1
5	Being Black—The Typist	Dec. 8

Bad Boy

Chinese Cinderella

Weeks	Chapters	Date Read By	Role for Assignment
1	Chapters 1-8	Nov. 10
2	Chapters 9-11	Nov. 17
3	Chapters 12-14	Nov. 24
4	Chapters 15-17	Dec. 1
5	Chapters 18-Author’s Postscript	Dec. 8

I Am Malala

Weeks	Chapters	Date Due	Role for Assignment
1	Prologue-Chapter 5	Nov. 10
2	Chapters 6-11	Nov. 17
3	Chapters 12-19	Nov. 24
4	Chapters 20-27	Dec. 1
5	Chapters 28-Epilogue	Dec. 8

Students will be given a list of books to choose from for their 1st book report project.  The novels are varying grade levels, therefore, students have flexibility with what novel they feel comfortable reading.  Students are responsible for their own novels.  Below are links to the guidelines for the project and also the outline which students will be required to fill out as they read their book.  Mini lessons will be provided for each part of the outline, therefore please don't get overwhelmed!  

PROJECT DUE DATE: November 18th, 2015