Week of January 28, 2008

Monday, January 28, 2008

Journal: If you were a super-hero, what would your special power be and why?

Timed Reading Introduction

QAR Introduction (see Understanding QAR Strategy)

Guided Practice - Black Bears and New River Sun-Sentinel Articles

--Make-Up Assignment- Come up with 2 examples of each type of question (8 total) for both articles (16 total)

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Starter: Energy Writing

QAR Completion

TeenBiz article of choice

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Stater: Write complete directions to our (554) emergency meeting place (for fire drills, etc.).  Why is it important to have a set place to meet in times of emergency?

Timed Reading

FCAT Passage - QAR and Chunking Strategy for speed

TeenBiz make-up time

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Starter: What do you think of the presidential election?  How will it affect you?  If you could vote, who would you vote for?

FCAT Flashcards: Speeding up comprehension

Vocabulary and Strategies

Data Day: Accountability Discussions

Friday, February 1, 2008

Starter: Freedom Writers' Friday

Timed Reading

Reference and Research: Election/Candidate Information