Reading with Mrs. Brazell

Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. -Lemony Snicket

September 5-8

Happy September! I hope everyone had a relaxing 3-day weekend!

My reading classes took a quiz on Friday, September 1. I wanted to make sure everyone was prepared for it, so we practiced our terms a little longer than I planned, but that is awesome! Better to learn it right than have to reteach it all year.

All Reading classes are starting their novels this week!!! This is my favorite part of the year because we start getting into applying our vocabulary, and we get to have thought-provoking discussions about the themes of the novels.

As usual, you child should be reading their library book or a novel from home 20 minutes a night and recording it in their blue Reading Log. They should have this in their Reading Folder.

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Monday Labor Day

School Holiday

Labor Day

School Holiday

Labor Day

School Holiday

Tuesday Topic: Introduction to Realistic Fiction

TEKS: 6.2A-C, 6.5A-I

Task: Read article about traits of Fiction and the genre of realistic fiction

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Introduction to Realistic Fiction

TEKS: 6.2A-C, 6.5A-I

Task: Read article about traits of Fiction and the genre of realistic fiction

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Introduction to Realistic Fiction

TEKS: 6.2A-C, 6.5A-I

Task: Read article about traits of Fiction and the genre of realistic fiction

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday Library Day!!! Library Day!!! Library Day!!!
Thursday Topic: Finish Realistic Fiction Worksheet

Read Ch. 1 of Monster

TEKS: 6.7A-D, 6.8A-F, 6.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions. Apply knowledge of realistic fiction to Ch. 1 of Monster. Learn novel specific vocabulary terms.

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Finish Realistic Fiction Worksheet

Read Ch. 1 of Freak the Mighty

TEKS: 7.7A-D, 7.8A-F,7.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions. Apply knowledge of realistic fiction to Ch. 1 of FtM. Learn novel specific vocabulary terms.

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Finish Realistic Fiction Worksheet

Read Ch. 1 of Pigman

TEKS: 8.7A-D, 8.8A-F, 8.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions Apply knowledge of realistic fiction to Ch. 1 of Pigman. Learn novel specific vocabulary terms.

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Friday Topic: Fiction Read aloud

Read Ch. 2-3 of Monster

TEKS: 6.2A-C, 6.4

Task: Work as a class to answer comprehension questions

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

Topic:: Fiction Read aloud

Read Ch. 2 of FtM

TEKS: 7. 2A-C, 7.4

Task: Work as a class to answer comprehension questions

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

Topic: Fiction Read aloud

Read Ch. 2 of Pigman

TEKS: 8.2A-C, 8.4

Task: Work as a class to answer comprehension questions for Pigman

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

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Monday Topic: Notes-Elements of Fiction (Continued)

Reading Log instructions

TEKS: 6.2A-C

Task: Reading Log starts tonight

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Notes-Elements of Fiction (Continued)

Reading Log instructions

TEKS: 7.2A-C

Task: Reading Log starts tonight

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Notes-Elements of Fiction (Continued)

Reading Log instructions

TEKS: 8.2A-C

Task: Reading Log starts tonight

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Tuesday Topic: Prereading Vocabulary and Questions

Reading Strategies

TEKS:6.2A-C, 6.5A-I

Task: Learn new vocabulary, practice reading strategies

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Prereading Vocabulary and Questions

Reading Strategies

TEKS: 7.2A-C, 7.5A-I

Task: Learn new vocabulary, practice reading strategies

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Prereading Vocabulary and Questions

Reading Strategies

TEKS: 8.2A-C, 8.5A-I

Task: Learn new vocabulary, practice reading strategies

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday Topic: Read Ch. 1-2 of Monster by Walter Dean Myers

TEKS: 6.2A-C, 6.3, 6.5A-I, 6.6A-I

Task: Comprehension and Discussion Questions (Fluency Focus)

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Read Ch. 1 of Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

TEKS: 7.2A-C, 7.3, 7.5A-I, 7.6A-I

Task: Comprehension and Discussion Questions (Fluency Focus)

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Read Ch. 1 of The Pigman by Paul Zindel

TEKS:8.2A-C, 8.3, 8.5A-I, 8.6A-I

Task: Comprehension and Discussion Questions (Fluency Focus)

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Thursday Topic: Review Ch. 1-2 of Monster

Read Ch. 3

TEKS: 6.7A-D, 6.8A-F, 6.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Review Ch. 1 of FtM

Read Ch. 2

TEKS: 7.7A-D, 7.8A-F,7.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Topic: Review Ch. 1 of Pigman

Read Ch. 2

TEKS: 8.7A-D, 8.8A-F, 8.9A-G

Task: Summarize and Predict in groups. Comprehension and Discussion Questions

Homework: Read 20 minutes

Friday Topic: Elements of Fiction Quiz

SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)

TEKS: 6.4

Task: Take Elements of Fiction Quiz

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

Topic:Elements of Fiction Quiz

SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)

TEKS:7.4

Task:Take Elements of Fiction Quiz

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

Topic:Elements of Fiction Quiz

SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)

TEKS:8.4

Task:Take Elements of Fiction Quiz

Homework: Read 20 minutes total for weekend

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8/21/23-8/25/23

6th-8th Grade Reading: (NOTE: This will be the last week that all grade levels will follow the same lesson plans.)

Monday: Vocabulary Game, Set up Comp book, Set up folder, Study Sync sign in

Tuesday: Journal Entry #1, Genre Review, Reading Comprehension Strategies

Wednesday: Library Day!

Thursday: Create Plot Mind Map, Hero’s Journey Introduction

Friday: Silent Sustained Reading Procedures, SSR, Complete Reading Response

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