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Weekly Assignments: September 2011
Monday and Tuesday = Writing Workshop: This time is for writing and
rewriting previous drafts. The work is directed toward completing the
Portfolio.* In-class time is for skills, editing practice, grammar mini-
lessons as well time for writing and editing. Students conference with the
teacher to decide areas that are working out well and to identify
areas in need of revision. Student commit in the Conference to
put in one additional hour of writing beyond the class time. Four new pages
of "free writing" in the Writer's Notebook are also expected week-to-week.
Wednesday through Friday = Reader's Workshop: All areas of reading and
working with text are explored in this time segment. Students also write
responses to their reading, practice analyitical skills, and make
connections through discussion and writing. We are currently
reading "Tuesdays with Morrie" and are working in a unit of memoir and
biography readings and writings.
Outside Reading Book = O.R.B.= Students are required to bring their ORB
everyday to class. The daily assignment is 20 minutes in school and 20
minutes at home. There are regualr checks and activities based on reading.
Portfolio: Students write and rewrite and rewrite samples of their writing
in four areas, working toward submitting their best for the year in the
Potfolio. The genre include: 1-autobiography/memoir
2-response to literature: critical lens
3-expository essay
4-persuasive composition
5-poetry sampling
Also, each student will include in the Portfolio two short reflective pieces:
1-My Journey as a Writer This Year
2-My Journey as a Reader This year
Up-dated, 12/15/2011
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