One focus this week will be on retelling stories. We will begin with the selection The Wise Old Woman, from our textbook. Also, be thinking about a book choice, novel or short story selection, for our book reports in October.
Reading Log #3
Remember to read 30 pages outside of class and complete three log entries this week. Again, the task is to summarize and react to what you are reading about every ten pages. You may read fiction only.
Vocabulary Unit 2a
Week of September 27 -October 1, 2010
This week you will study the first ten words from Unit 2 of Vocabulary Workshop (pages 28 and 29). You will complete a variety of activities using these words. Some exercises will be done in class, and some assignments will be done as homework. This week’s words are also listed below for your convenience.
1. antics
2. avowed
3. banter
4. bountiful
5. congested
6. detriment
7. durable
8. enterprising
9. frugal
10. gingerly
Due Wednesday, September 29th: Flash Cards for each of the vocabulary words listed above. On one side of each card write the term; on the other side of each card write the definition. Use these cards to study for Friday’s quiz.
Due Thursday, September 30th: Crossword Puzzle using this week’s words. This puzzle will be supplied by the teacher.
A quiz over these words will be given on Friday, October 1st.
