Sunday, April 26, 2009

04-27-09 / 05-01-09

**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 18(2.5 pts. by April 22). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.

1/2 & 3/4 reading: We will read "The Case of the Phantom Poet" and focus on drawing conclusions and key vocabulary words. TEST ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28.

1/2 & 3/4 language: We will be writing a persuasive letter about making a change at school. All work will be completed in class.

5th Lit. Skills: We will continue reading Under the Blood Red Sun, working on vocabulary and drawing conclusions.

7/8 reading: We will begin a new story "The Great Serum Race." Any work not completed in class will be homework.

If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.

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