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Core – Review of elaboration strategy definitions and applications.
High Cap – Generating ideas for writing

Reading – Summary of Raymond’s Run, class question and discussion.

Assignment: Your Reactions paper to discussion, and participation in class discussion. 2 pts possible for each, total of 4 pts, participation grade.

Library day, take AR tests and SSR. Table sign decoration.

Assignment
First bookmark due today! If not completed, can be turned in next week only for partial credit.

Assignment
Last day to turn in Elaboration Letter assignment if score was lower than 3. I will reevaluate added elaboration for a higher score.

Elaboration quiz. Adding concrete, specific details in writing. Asking/Answering interpretive questions from Raymond’s Run.

Elaboration by showing, not telling. Using description and the 5 senses to get the reader to visualize or picture what you’re writing

Continue recognizing elaboration in Halloween paragraphs and more sophisticated example of Home Ec. Find elaboration in own reading novel.

Students received letter to principal back with grade. Can add more elaboration to increase score up to 3 if turned in before Friday, Oct. 9th.

Recognizing elaboration, practice with paragraphs about Halloween. Second reading of Raymond’s Run with directed notes: Where does Squeeky’s attitude help her or help her?

1/2 Day: Library, take AR tests and time for SSR. Assembly during 5-7th period. Earthquake drill 5th.

Elaboration through asking questions and finished reading Raymond’s Run

Here we are and the real school year begins because it’s fall. The weather is cooler, jackets come out, and the wind is beginning to blow.

This week at a glance:

The students completed their letters to the principal asking for a new sport, activity or class to be offered at the school. They will be scored on their use of the 6 elaboration strategies they have learned. The students are continuing to practice each individual strategy with daily practices and sharing with their table groups or class.
We finished the story Through the Tunnel with a discussion on Tuesday and today talked about some of the themes of the new story Raymond’s Run: how we expect girls to act or behave, standing up for what you think is right, and doing things just because your parents asked you to. Good times!