Friday, 1/30/15

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Birbery Book Club - Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Introductory Paragraph, Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature.
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Conclusion Paragraph. Dissect mentor texts' Conclusions to see what components they have: Restated Claim, Summary of Evidence, Significance of the Theme for YOU PERSONALLY and the REAL WORLD. Read Ms. Leach's example for Poppy. Highlight each "section" of this paragraph to make sure it contains all three of the required parts. Apply this practice to your own Literary Essay by writing a rough draft of your Conclusion Paragraph in the rough draft packet following the guidelines we discussed (finish this for homework).
Continue working on new grammar lessons/practice (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Conclusion Paragraph (if you didn't finish in class).
-DUE MONDAY: Reading Log turn in
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature


Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Preview ISN 101. Read sections 14.1 and 14.2 and discuss. Begin work on Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Chapter 14 Key Content Terms
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop