LA OVERVIEW - WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2010

7-3 LA Overview

LA Announcements: Science Fiction/Fantasy book report is due December 16 or January 4, 2011. Students decide if they need winter break to complete this assignment.

Monday: Vocabulary lesson #6 (words from this week’s stories). Vocabulary homework is due Tuesday.

Tuesday: Announce details of Writing Celebration Contest (extra credit opportunity). Entries are due January 12th. Writing Workshop

Wednesday: Read and discuss “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury.

Thursday: Book report presentations (if applicable). Review for vocabulary quiz. Writing Workshop

Friday: Vocabulary Quiz. Watch and discuss Twilight Zone episode of “Monsters are Due on Maple Street.”

8-3 LA Syllabus

LA Announcement:

• Science Fiction/Fantasy book report presentations begin on January 10, 2011.
• Writing Workshop pieces will be returned on Monday. Revisions are due by Thursday, December 16.

Monday: Vocabulary Lesson #6 (drama, poetry, Shakespeare words. Test on Friday. Homework due tomorrow. Announce details of Writing Celebration Contest (extra credit opportunity). Entries are due January 12th.

Tuesday: Writing Workshop. Review vocabulary terms.

Wednesday: In-class activity: Household words and Name-Calling (Shakespeare style). SSR.

Thursday: Share yesterday’s activity. Writing Workshop

Friday: Vocabulary Test. WW share.