Homework

Esperanza Rising - read through page 80

Quiz Tomorrow~!

C.O.D. (Capturing Our Dreams) : Read The Hatchet - answer comprehension questions

September 27th with Homework

Welcome back to WEEK 3 !!!!

This week we will be reading Esperanza Rising, a story of a Mexican girl growing up during the 1930s Depression.

Also, this week the girls will be focusing on Resourcefulness. Resourcefulness is being able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.

Tonight's Homework

Read - Dona Flor
Reflect on the following quote: "Every rose has its thorn" What are the thorns you have encountered along your journey?

-Due MONDAY - Education is a Team Effort! - Extra Credit

Life can be a long, strategic and challenging game filled with all sorts of players. Whether a student is in school, at home, or on the basketball court, effective teamwork can make life's journey enjoyable and can produce incredible results. However, working successfully as a team is not an effortless task and teamwork requires a great deal of perseverance, compromise, and support.  

(THE ASSIGNMENT)

• Watch (a) sports game (s) this weekend and discuss with your student the relevance of teamwork.  Have your student write a clear and cohesive 1-2 page essay explaining the importance of teamwork and role that it plays in her life. I have provided examples of appropriate responses. You may use this as a guideline in order to inspire discussion and the student's personal writing process.
• All summaries must include: 
•  Sport watched, with whom the student watched it
• Siting next to my grandfather, I enjoyed an exciting football game
• Teams playing
• We enjoyed the New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons game
• Date, Time, Location
• The game occurred  Sunday, September 26, 2010 in the Superdome in New Orleans
• Winning team
• The Saints won, of course. WHO DAT!
•  Signs of Teamwork(THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION)
• As we watched Grandpa explained that each team member has a different task; some people on the team are responsible for protecting the ball, while others are responsible for moving it down the field. I also noticed that the their was a leader that would give directions. During school projects, I am usually the student that does (or does not) take the lead. etc...
• Components of Teamwork that were missing in the game
• My grandfather and I discussed that teamwork requires a leader, but should also allow for group member input. I did not see a section of the game where the team members got to share her/his thoughts.  This reminds me of the time I had to complete a group project and the group leader did not listen to my ideas. 
• Whether or not student enjoyed the game 
• I loved watching the game with Grandpa because we really bonded and I got a chance to learn about one of his interests, sports! Maybe Grandpa and I can save money to attend a Redskins game, even though the SAINTS are the best.

 ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!

Homework, Due Friday

Parents, 
Students were asked to create a persuasive letter. The letter should convince an admissions board to pick your student to attend a special camp that will help your student to achieve her dream. This letter should include the following: 


Greeting (To Whom it May Concern: ) 
Salutation (Sincerely,) 
Clear outline of student's dream
Clear reasons that explain why she should be accepted
Most Importantly - PERSONALITY (we all know that charisma goes a long way!)




STUDENTS
CAMP DREAMS Persuasive Letters are due and ONLY 6 of the 12 students will be admitted into our fictitious camp.

• Remember to address the letter 
• To Whom it May Concern: 
• Remember to sign the letter
• Best regards,
• Best wishes,
• Confidently yours,
• Kind regards,
• Many thanks,
• Respectfully yours,
• Warm regards,
• With anticipation,
• Yours respectfully
• Sincerely
• Remember to 
• PROOFREAD & REVISE !!
• Add adjectives!
• Express yourself

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Thursday, September 23

Today's agenda will include: 


Warm Up 
Paragraph #4
Check Homework
Grammar - Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet 
Vocabulary - page 18  
Reading- chk Hanging in There Worksheet.  Discuss Francisco X. Alarcon  chk complete worksheet

Listening Comphrension
Becoming Joe DiMaggio -by Maria Testa

Chapter 1: Dreams 1936
-This takes place before WWII


Chapter 4: The Second Gift
-Students infer that his gift was his introduction into baseball.


Chapter 5: Conversations
-Students discover that Joseph's father goes to jail.


Chapter 7: The Word
-Students learned that Big Dago, a negative nickname for Joe DiMaggio, is a racial slur for Italians.



PURPOSE QUESTION: Why is it important to Papa-Angelo that  Joseph Paul aspire to his own dream rather than aspiring to become Joe DiMaggio?

HOMEWORK - DUE THURDAY

1. Grammar-
• Proofread Warm Up Paragraph#3
• Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet
2. Vocabulary/ Workbook
• page 18
3. Reading-
• Complete Hanging in There Worksheet. 
• Read Francisco X. Alarcon  and complete worksheet

September 21st

Warm-Up

• Grammar/ Proofreading

Sequence activity
CHECK HOMEWORK

• -Write it. What is your morning routine?
• Leonardo's Horse (Read Independently)
• Discuss with your parents, "Did Leonardo have perseverence?"
• GIVE STUDENTS WKST

Comprehension Check

• Can Your Student Follow the Natural Sequence of a Story?
  • Introduction
  • Conflict
  • Rising Action
  • Falling Action
  • Conflict Resolution

Reading
HANGING IN THERE

• Review Vocabulary
  • ( renowned, reputation, secured) 
•  Set a Purpose
  • How does a spider's ability to build webs help it survive and persevere?
  • How is the spider beneficial to other living things?
• Answer Questions
• Sequence
• What is the first step a spider takes to build an orb web?
• When building an orb web, does the spider first make radials that extend from the center of the web or first pull the thread into a "V"?
• What must happen before a spider decides to eat the threads its web

Writing
Camp Dream - Persuasive letter writing

HOMEWORK and WEDNESDAY OFF-DAY WORK

Writing - 
Type Camp Dream Letter DUE FRIDAY
Grammar-
Proofread Warm Up Paragraph#3 and Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet
Vocabulary- page 18 in Workbook
Spelling- Study!
Reading-
Complete Hanging in There Worksheet. Read Francisco X. Alarcon  and complete worksheet