Week of August 15

Friday
I collected the Library Card applications.
Students finished work on their "Big Heads" and turned them in.
We read two examples of an "I am" Poem and did one as a class.
Handout: "I am" Poem template/model.
Homework:
"I am" Poems due Monday.
Bring your Library Card applications if you didn't turn them in already.


Thursday
I collected the ABC sheet.
Students received an application for a card from the Phoenix Public Library, which is required for Language Arts class this year.
Students finished the Writing pre-test and turned it in.
They then began work on their "Big Heads."
Homework:
Library Card applications due tomorrow. Big Heads also due, although we will have a little time in class to finish them up.


Wednesday
Students took Reading and Writing pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
Homework:
ABC Sheet - it's all about you. Adjectives, adverbs, phrases



Tuesday
We covered a section of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, then took a pre-test that will help me find out where your child stands. We also began a Learning Styles survey, which we will continue tomorrow.
Homework:
Read! Tomorrow we go to the school library to look for books.


Monday
First Day of School!
Welcome!
We covered the Language Arts syllabus, expectations, supplies needed.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed.
List your top five books and give reasons for your choices.