Monday, 2/9/15

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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: Reading Log for 2/2/15-2/8/15
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Continue typing and revising in the computer lab. This was the last day for in-class typing work. All remaining Literary Essay revisions and typing should be done at home. If you need further one-on-one help with your Literary Essay, Ms. Leach is available during lunch this Wednesday.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature


Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Read together to discover the truth behind each of the artifacts we made predictions about last week. Record your notes in ISN 102-106. Discuss whether or not your predictions were accurate. We will continue this activity tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-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