Week of: April 7-11, 2014

Primary Writing Mode:

Personal Narrative

Expository Essay

Reading

Mon. –  STAAR Review – Preparation for the STAAR Exam.

Review Glossary of Reading Terms. There are approximately 75 terms.

Reading Selection: Expository: “The Gifted Chef” ques. 1-10

Tues. – Review Glossary of Reading Terms. There are approximately 75 terms.

Reading Selection: Expository/Poetry: Paired Passage “Aurora Borealis: Nature’s Light Show”  & “The Aurora Borealis” ques. 11-26

Wed. – Review Glossary of Reading Terms. There are approximately 75 terms.

Reading Selection: Narrative:

Paired Passage “Worry Dolls” & “Dreamcatchers” ques. 24-35

Thurs. – Review Glossary of Reading Terms. There are approximately 75 terms.

Reading Selection:Poetry: “Something to See” ques.36-40

Writing

Mon. – Introduce Prompt: Expository

Write an essay explaining what family traditions are important to you and why.

Tues. –  Planning using Thinking Maps/Flee Map

Wed. – Continue essay and revise and edit.

Thurs. – Final copy of essay submitted.           

Enrichment/Projects:

Friday –  

 “Autism Walk” at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium