DECEMBER 16-20

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16:
*  review characterization notes
*  complete "Birthday Box" characterization practice with partner, then discuss as large group
*  work on holiday paragraph

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17:
*  Unit 2 Reading test review:  students will make a review sheet, complete it from memory, use their notes to fill in any holes, then check with a partner to make sure they haven't left anything out.  The partners will then quiz each other on vocabulary.  STUDENTS WILL BE BRINGING THIS HOME TO STUDY!  :)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18:
*  Unit 2 reading test


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19:
*  holiday paragraph


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20:
*  holiday paragraph
*  book passback to get ideas for independent reading books
*  book talks


HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

DECEMBER 9-13

MONDAY, DEC. 9:
*  character notes:  main, minor, static, dynamic
*  start new paragraph with elaboration

TUESDAY, DEC. 10:
*  work on paragraph
*  practice answering questions in reading

WEDNESDAY, DEC 11:
*  library day
*  work on paragraph
*  characterization in reading

THURSDAY, DEC. 12:
*  character traits notes, look at examples in literature book
*  work on paragraph

FRIDAY, DEC. 13:
*  character motivation notes
*  read "Zebra" in lit book