Monday, January 30, 2012

HW for Wednesday, Feb. 1st

1. Act. 7 (p. 10)
**Use the following context clues:
a. punctuation
b. sentences before or after the word
c. your logic

2. Act. 8 (p. 10-11) (collected)
**Please write on separate paper.

3. Speed Reading #1
** Use the following procedure:
a. Set your watch/timer;
b. Read the article;
c. Write down your time below the article (e.g. 2 min. 45 seconds);
d. Answer the question without looking back at the article;
e. Record your time on the Reading Rate Chart given to you in class.


Thursday, January 26, 2012

HW for Monday, January 30th

1. “Education: A Reflection of Society” (p. 7-8)
-Read article 2 times (or more if you like).
-Write one question for each paragraph. Questions must be related to paragraph.
-Example: What are some similarities between schools around the world?
**I will collect your questions on Monday.

2. Read your first extensive reading book.

3. For next Thursday, read chapters 1-2 (to p. 20) in "The Giver."