September 22, 2008

Monday: 

Due:  Turn in Dragon’s Pearl Packet

CW: Dragon’s Pearl Quiz

Dragon reading Fluency

Writing Assignment at back of workbook p. 161

Tuesday: 

Due: 

CW: Have students list 10-15 adjectives they would use to describe their home

Use these words to write a poem

Each adjective should be the first word of a new line

Discuss what it would be like if you had to leave home and move to another country

Vocabulary: Each group will do a skit showing the meaning of their vocabulary word

• Notorious
• Condolences
• Detain
• Refugees
• Barrio

Wednesday:

Due: 

CW: Watch video on background of Pancho Villa and the Mexican

Revolution

Create Timeline for 1900-1920

Must include: 2 pictures, 5 important events, 1 music/art event

Thursday:

Due: 

CW: Begin reading “Elena”

Write a prediction at the end of each odd page

Write a low level question at the end of each even page

Friday:

Due: 

CW: Complete Worksheet p. 16-18

Reading Fluency “Elena”

Writing prompt Workbook p. 161