
Tuesday, 4/22: Completed reading schedule for novel of choice. Then read 1/13 of novel.
Wednesday: formed reading groups and discussed novels.
Thursday: students met with kids who were reading the same book.
Friday: students read their novels.
Monday, 4/28: Checked reading schedule. Assigned letters inspired by novels. Due tomorrow a the beginning of class.
Tuesday: Checked reading schedule and then choose the best letter.
Wednesday: Met w/ reading groups, then read.
Thursday: Field trip to Goshen.
Friday: read novel.
Monday, 5/5: Assigned art day for tomorrow, checked reading schedule, and then read.
Tuesday: Art Day! Students will illustrate a scene from their novel. Must include name of novel, quote, and the writer.
Wednesday: Assigned the final exam, checked the reading schedule, and chose the best illustration.
Final exam: write a formal essay answering one of the following questions:
what did you learn about science fiction? which skill did you most develop? which classmate(s) most impressed you? what is the theme(s) of your novel?
The final counts for 1/9 of your grade. It should be 1-2 pages; 12 point font; double spaced, and formal. MLA style. You will bring your essay to class and share it in a fishbowl. 1/2 of you grade will come from the writing; the other 1/2 will come from the fishbowl.
Thursday: Read, checked reading schedule, and worked on final.
Friday: Read, checked on reading schedule, and worked on Final.
Monday, 5/12: Completed and graded reading schedule and worked on final.
Tuesday: began final exams.
Wednesday: continued final exams.
Thursday:
Friday:
Monday, 5/19: Completed final exams.