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.
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