Mrs.

Marchs ESOL Classroom

Extremely Important Information! Read to Succeed
The first Reading Log is due on Friday, September 13 . After Friday, September 13th, Reading Logs are due every Friday. Reading Logs must be initialed by a parent.
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- With input from Jennifer Leigh and Jennifer Waters-

Noteworthy Information:
Our class website is an excellent resource for information on assignments, homework, procedures, and missed work. It is also where we will be posting our class blog. Please check it regularly!

First Quarter: September 3 13

Monday 2 Summer Vacation! Tuesday 3 Day 0 Welcome! First seating chart Icebreaker: Who am I? Class Daily Schedule Classroom Procedures Assign Classroom Jobs Back-To-School forms Reading Inventory Small group activity Homework: Read for fun Tuesday 10 Day 5 Writing extension: Thinking critically Intro to graphic organizers Brainstorming Group writing practice Peer review & discussion using the Grading Rubric Homework: Reading Log & Required reading Wednesday 4 Day 1 Welcome! Introduction to syllabus Begin Content review Required reading assigned Introduction to reading logs Homework Procedure Thursday 5 Day 2 Intro to Reading Review of required reading Comprehension check Active reading explained Active reading class exercise Sustained Silent Reading Friday 6 Day 3 Reading Wrap-up Review of required reading Comprehension check Comparison of pre- and post-active reading strategies on comprehension Game day: Review of week Homework: Reading Log

Homework: Reading Log Wednesday 11 Day 6 Writing Extension: Vocabulary Introduction to vocabulary words and procedure Required and free-choice vocabulary words Begin word wall

Homework: Reading Log

Monday 9 Day 4 Intro to writing Process writing explained Grading Rubric explained Writing examples Group writing practice Peer review & discussion using the Grading Rubric Homework: Reading Log & Required reading

Thursday 12 Day 7 Friday 13 Day 8 Writing Extension: Transitions Writing Wrap-up What are transitions? Wrap up writing procedures Transition graphic organizer Reading and Vocabulary Jeopardy Transitions Practice Game First paper assigned Reading practice notating transition words Next required reading assigned Homework: Reading Log & Required reading Next week: Putting it all together: Combining reading and writing

Homework: Reading Log & Required reading Objectives:

How do I learn: SOL 3.1: The student will use interviewing techniques to gain information and SOL 3.2: The student will develop and deliver oral presentations in groups and individually.

You are about to enter a LEARNING ZONE! Prepare To think critically, read actively, and write convincingly!

Active Reading, Reading Logs, SSR: SOL 3.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry and 3.6 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts. Process Writing, Brainstorming, and Vocabulary, Transitions: SOL 3.4, The student will apply knowledge of word origins, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts. 3.7 The student will write in a variety of forms, including narration, exposition, persuasion, and informational and 3.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing.