November 26, 2012 - November 30, 2012

Monday - No School

Tuesday

·         Reading 8 – Odd – As a class, we will discuss the PSSA lesson on “Using Self-Monitoring Strategies.” Students will reflect on the strategies they used to navigate the passages in the packet. Students will turn in the PSSA lesson packets today. Students will then write down notes in their notebooks on the elements of nonfiction writing and the different types of nonfiction writing. We will discuss these together as a class.

·         English 8 – Students will be in the library on computers to type the final copy of their persuasive essay today.

Wednesday

·         Reading 8 – Even - As a class, we will discuss the PSSA lesson on “Using Self-Monitoring Strategies.” Students will reflect on the strategies they used to navigate the passages in the packet. Students will turn in the PSSA lesson packets today. Students will then write down notes in their notebooks on the elements of nonfiction writing and the different types of nonfiction writing. We will discuss these together as a class.

·         English 8 – Students will be in the library on computers to type the final copy of their persuasive essay today.

Thursday

·         Reading 8 – Odd – Students will read and analyze a magazine article in the textbook titled, “Sun Suckers and Moon Cursers.” Students will be identifying the main idea and supporting details from the article in their T2T notes. Students will discuss the elements of magazine articles and how they are different from other types of texts. They will then respond to critical thinking questions and the big question for the unit.

·         English 8 – Students will define vocabulary terms for lessons 9 and 10. Students will also work on writing sentences for these words in class today. This vocabulary work is due tomorrow.

Friday

·         Reading 8 – Even - Students will read and analyze a magazine article in the textbook titled, “Sun Suckers and Moon Cursers.” Students will be identifying the main idea and supporting details from the article in their T2T notes. Students will discuss the elements of magazine articles and how they are different from other types of texts. They will then respond to critical thinking questions and the big question for the unit.

·         English 8 – Students will review the vocabulary definitions and sentences for terms in lessons 9 and 10 Students will have a test on these terms on Monday.