Novel Reading ElectiveMrs. Dossey

Elective Wheel

First Trimester- August 20th-November 13th- Mrs. Dossey

Second Trimester- November 16th- March 4th- Mrs. Blake

Third Trimester- March 7th- June 9th- Mrs. Greenwald

Novel Reading Elective

Designed to challenge all learners to the greatest possible extent of their abilitiesStudents move beyond the regular reading curriculum to learn skills in:– Comprehension– Literary analysis– Critical thinking

Novel Reading Elective

Throughout the trimester, students will read and analyze two core literature novels:– The Cay– The Hatchet

During class discussions, interpretive questions are asked that lead to a thought-provoking exchange of ideas.Since most of the work is done in class, good attendance is very important.

Homework

All reading will be done in class.

If you are absent, you will be required to read the chapters and complete any activities that you missed.

Grading

You will be graded on:– Class assignments/projects– Journal writing– Quizzes– Tests

2nd trimester- Cyber-Reading Mrs. Blake

Typing Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Internet

Reading Standards

Current Events

3rd trimester- Presentation SkillsMrs. Greenwald

-Informational reading (research)

-Organization of content (writing)

-Oral speaking skills: organization pattern,

posture, eye contact, volume, preparedness,

and word choice (listening and speaking)

-Cooperative learning

Presentations: personal, informational, biography, persuasive, how-to, play performances, poetry

Visual Aids: puppets, posters, charts, power points, props, etc.

Contact Information

E-mail: Jdossey@rcsdk8.org

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