Monday:
In English we continued our investigation of prepositions.
In reading we discussed cause/effect in non-fiction writing. Students read "Houston Affects the World" and highlighted cause/effect examples. Students answered the questions at the end of the essay.
Tuesday:
In English we will review prepositions.
HW: Preposition worksheet
For writing: students will write a four-paragraph cause/effect essay.
HW: Final draft of cause/effect essay
Wednesday:
In English students will review prepositions.
In reading students will read the essay "All the Pieces Matter". They will work in table groups to summarize the article, identify the main idea and detail sentences, identify text connections, and look for examples of cause/effect.
Thursday:
English will be a continued review of prepositions.
HW: parts of speech review chart
Reading HW: answer the ??? for the "All the Pieces Matter" essay.
Friday:
English-- review of prepositions
Writing: "Here to There" essay-- Due Monday
