Friday, February 2, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
Ms. Jacks's Lists of Fabulous Books
Ladies and Sirs,
I present to you these fine lists, to guide you as you search for the perfect book to entertain yourself on a Sunday afternoon, endure an endless car trip, or just meet some interesting characters.
Click on the orange genre title, and you'll be taken to a list I created on Amazon, where you can read descriptions and reviews of each book (and even purchase it if you like). To return to this blog, simply hit the 'back' button on your browser.
I have tried to include books you might not already know about, so you'll see no Potters or Baudelaires--no offense to them.
The lists go by genre, so pick what you like (but don't be afraid to try something new...)
(And a note to parents: I have chosen these books either because I've read them and loved them, students have recommended them, or they've earned great reviews. I cannot guarantee that they are all appropriate for every child; I teach kids who are barely 11 and kids who are almost 14, and every family's definition of "appropriate" varies. So please be aware of what your child is reading, and help him or her to choose wisely. Thank you!)
If you know of a book that you'd like to see added to one of my lists, please click on the blue "comment" link under that list title, and let me know.
Thanks for reading!
Ms. Jacks
I present to you these fine lists, to guide you as you search for the perfect book to entertain yourself on a Sunday afternoon, endure an endless car trip, or just meet some interesting characters.
Click on the orange genre title, and you'll be taken to a list I created on Amazon, where you can read descriptions and reviews of each book (and even purchase it if you like). To return to this blog, simply hit the 'back' button on your browser.
I have tried to include books you might not already know about, so you'll see no Potters or Baudelaires--no offense to them.
The lists go by genre, so pick what you like (but don't be afraid to try something new...)
(And a note to parents: I have chosen these books either because I've read them and loved them, students have recommended them, or they've earned great reviews. I cannot guarantee that they are all appropriate for every child; I teach kids who are barely 11 and kids who are almost 14, and every family's definition of "appropriate" varies. So please be aware of what your child is reading, and help him or her to choose wisely. Thank you!)
If you know of a book that you'd like to see added to one of my lists, please click on the blue "comment" link under that list title, and let me know.
Thanks for reading!
Ms. Jacks
Thursday, January 18, 2007
This Week: 7th Grade
In class:
* We are in our second week of testing, and for the majority of class time this week, students will be revising their writing pieces. That means it's important for them to remember their drafts and flash drives!
Homework:
* The usual homework is 30 minutes of reading nightly. Please sign reading logs each time you see your child read, not just once at the end of the week. I generally check logs on Fridays, but students are expected to have their log at school and ready to check on any day.
* We are in our second week of testing, and for the majority of class time this week, students will be revising their writing pieces. That means it's important for them to remember their drafts and flash drives!
Homework:
* The usual homework is 30 minutes of reading nightly. Please sign reading logs each time you see your child read, not just once at the end of the week. I generally check logs on Fridays, but students are expected to have their log at school and ready to check on any day.
This Week: 6th Grade
In class:
* We are in our second week of testing, and for the majority of class time this week, students will be revising their writing pieces. That means it's important for them to remember their drafts and flash drives!
Homework:
* The usual homework is 30 minutes of reading nightly. Please sign reading logs each time you see your child read, not just once at the end of the week. I generally check logs on Fridays, but students are expected to have their log at school and ready to check on any day.
* We are in our second week of testing, and for the majority of class time this week, students will be revising their writing pieces. That means it's important for them to remember their drafts and flash drives!
Homework:
* The usual homework is 30 minutes of reading nightly. Please sign reading logs each time you see your child read, not just once at the end of the week. I generally check logs on Fridays, but students are expected to have their log at school and ready to check on any day.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Flashcards
Instructions for Flashcards:
Do the ones with stars… Write the word on the blank side, & the definition on the lined side. Leave space under the definition for an example.
Characterization: Copy the whole meaning, including bullets (don’t need to leave extra space, though).
Conflict: Make two cards, one for the definition of conflict and one for the five types of conflict (then list them on the back—don’t need definitions).
Points of View: Use your minilesson to make FOUR flashcards, one for each point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient). On the back, just summarize that P.O.V.
Do the ones with stars… Write the word on the blank side, & the definition on the lined side. Leave space under the definition for an example.
Characterization: Copy the whole meaning, including bullets (don’t need to leave extra space, though).
Conflict: Make two cards, one for the definition of conflict and one for the five types of conflict (then list them on the back—don’t need definitions).
Points of View: Use your minilesson to make FOUR flashcards, one for each point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient). On the back, just summarize that P.O.V.
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