Happy Summer

This may be the final post of the year. Everyone have a wonderful, restful, and safe summer vacation. Don't forget to continue reading over the summer.
It has been a pleasure being your Language Arts teacher this year. I wish you all the best in the 2011-2012 school year.

Year End Stuff

Monday = Locker Clean out.
Tuesday = Field Day. Wear Shorts and t-shirt. If you brought permission for the dunk tank you need to bring a change of clothes.
Thursday = Awards ceremony
Friday = Dismissal is at about 9:00 AM, Report Cards will be sent home. No bookbags, gym bags etc.

Number the Stars test and project.

On Wednesday, June 8th we will have a 10 question, multiple choice test. Also Novel collection will happen and folders are due.

Reading Log Check

On Monday, June 6 we will have our final log check for a grade this year. No tickets can be used for this.

Next Log Check - May 23

Our next reading log check will be on Monday, May 23. We are in the last 1/8 of the school year. Keep up with your reading.

Our New Novel

We are presently reading, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. No online text is available but many online activities are available and can be found by searching for "Number the Stars".

Topics for further study:
Nazi Germany
World War II
King Christian X
Denmark during World War II
Holocaust
Star of David
Danish Resistance

Next Log Check

The next log check to ensure that you have read 15 or more steps will not be held until May 2. (Two Weeks) Remember that you are to be reading 2 steps at night for homework. Rewards for this will start very soon.

100 Book challenge Easter Reward

On Wednesday, April 20 we will have a special reward for all students who have either completed 390 total steps this year or have completed 15 or more steps during the week of April 11-18. The log check on Monday April 18 will determine eligibility.

End of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday, April 12 is scheduled to be the end of the 3rd quarter. Our last log check of the quarter will happen on Monday, April 11. No tickets will be allowed due to end of the quarter.

Log Check and PSSA testing

Because of PSSA testing we will having our next log check on March 28. That gives you two weeks to have 15 or more steps completed.

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Starting on March 28 and every log check after... All information for each steps MUST be filled out completely. No credit will be given for a step if any information is missing.

Reading Logs - Check postponed.

Today's check on your log will happen tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8.

Reading Logs - Check postponed.

Due to the unexpected snow day on Friday, our next reading log check will not happen until Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Enjoy your long weekend.

What Swallowed Camels?

Click here for a copy of our story.

King of All Animals.

Click here for a copy of the reading and 10 questions.

15 or more steps

Reading logs will be checked on Tuesday, February 22. There is no school on Monday.

Nadia

Our next story is Nadia the Willful. Here is a link to a quizlet for help with the vocabulary. http://quizlet.com/1846999/nadia-the-willful-flash-cards/

Groundhog Day open ended response

This assignment is due on Friday, February 4, 2011.

End of 2nd Quarter (revised)

As of Today, the Second Quarter will end on Friday, January 28. Any snow days will extend the marking period one day for each.

Tests

On January 25 we will have our last two tests of the quarter. 5 question multiple choice test on All Summer and a Day. 15 Question matching test on Language of Literature Terms.

End of the 2nd Quarter

The end of the 2nd quarter is scheduled for Monday, January 24. (Add a day for each snow day between Thursday and then as needed.) Each test will be short. Test 1. 5 comprehension question on "All Summer in a Day." Text can be found in your text book as well as along the right hand margin of this blog. Test 2. 15 question matching of the Literary terms. List of these terms are found on the Quizlet a few posts ago.

A Christmas Carol - Student Essays

Check out some of our essays by clicking here.

Christmas Carol Survey

Make your vote count. Click here and choose which Ghost had the greatest influence on changing Scrooge. Voting will be open until 6:00 PM on January 23.

Language of Literature

As we prepare for PSSA, we need to learn some literary terms and definitions. To practice these you may use the quizlet by clicking here.

Reminder - Text Books

Starting on Friday, January 7, please bring your text book and Interactive Reader to class each day. A Christmas Carol novels will be collected on that day.

Thank You

A BIG thank you to all of you for the cards, holiday wishes, and gifts. Your kindness is very much appreciated.

Mr. Burke