Language Arts – Week of October 29-November 2, 2007
Monday – Complete comprehension quiz on Chapter 3 – 4 of The Cay. Complete a map of the Caribbean to illustrate the setting of the novel. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 4 – 7 using prior knowledge and context clues. Grammar – Continue discussing run-on sentences. (6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.13)
Homework – Define vocabulary words #1-8
Tuesday – Review vocabulary words and definitions from Chapters 4 – 7 for #s 1-8. Read and discuss Chapters 5 – 6 of The Cay. Finish the map of the Caribbean to illustrate the setting of the novel. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)
Homework – Define vocabulary words for #s 9-16
Wednesday – Review the sequence of events from Chapters 1-6 of The Cay. Review the definitions of the vocabulary words from Chapters 4 – 7 for #s 9-16. Writing- Discuss the 5-paragraph essay and prepare to begin a rough draft using a prompt given. Discuss proofreading marks. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.2.1)
Homework – None
Thursday – Review sequence of events to summarize Chapters 1 – 6. Complete a foldable illustrating the literary elements of The Cay. Complete practice on cause and effect. Grammar – Practice revising run-on sentences. Writing – Begin writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. (6.1.21) (6.3.13) (6.1.16)
Homework – Writing – Rough draft of 5-paragraph essay due on Tuesday
Friday – Read and discuss Chapter 7 of The Cay. Complete practice on cause and effect. Complete a foldable illustrating the literary elements of The Cay. Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essays. (6.1.16) (6.1.21)
Homework – Writing – Final draft is due next Friday
