Monday, September 12
In Class
Collect writing survey
Check indep book and writer’s notebook
Sit and read - what does silent sustained reading look like?
How to mark up kindle or nook books?
HW
Read 30 min
Tuesday, September 13
In Class
Minilessons:
Days 4 and 5 - Thinking and talking/buzzing about reading
Model and practice
Day 6 - Why do readers abandon books?
HW
Read 30 min
Wednesday, September 14
In Class
Keeping a record of your reading
Reader’s workshop - check in
HW
Read 30 min
Thursday, September 15
In Class
Conventions of letters vs. essays - Venn Diagram
Plan a letter essay - topic of choice - begin writing in class
Show example of teacher letter to students
HW
Letter essay due Monday
Friday, September 16
In Class
Reader’s workshop - check in
Return summer work
HW
Letter essay due Monday