Harry Potter Book Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf97K0IJdJY

Whatever happened to Goodbye book trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkzOIC-UifI

Through my eyes book trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklqO09gIqY

Assingments for the week of January 30- Feb. 3rd

1/30 Monday:  Welcome to the second semester, and the 3rd Marking Period!!!!  Introduction to new policies, Start reading log, watch book review, Organize Binder, Take home sheet to be signed
1/31 Tuesday Angel Peterson assingment in packet Talking to the text (Money),
2/1  Wed. letter writing 
2/2  Thursday:  SRI testing
2/3  Friday:  Turn in reading log, turn in mantra questions and mantra

Peak Book Trailer- By Roland Smith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPLQqdlopZg

Sunrise Over Fallujah Book Trailer - Walter Dean Meyers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb3XwQt-nGM

Middle School the Worst Years of MY life Book Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMJLobDnxwA

Assignments 1/23-1/27

Monday 1/23:  Finish Comparision contrast Power point!  Turn into me.
Tuesday 1/24: Show me your power point so I can save it
Wed. 1/25 and Thurs. 1/26:  (Half Days)
Friday 1/27:  No school  Power points due

Second Marking Period Final Project- Due 1/23 at the end of the hour

*Follow the Rubric very closely!
*

Assingments for Week of 1/16

Monday 1/16 Work on new vocabulary and Reading log  Reading time, and New Book revealed
Tuesday 1/17  Vocabulary and Reading log, Turn in Thinking Options (both sides filled out) **** Don't forget library books!!!
Wed. 1/18 Vocabulary and Reading Log, Library, Reading time Turn in sheet called Reading Notebook- choose 6 of the 10 to answer.  Extra Credit vocabulary handed out
Thursday 1/19 Vocabulary and Reading Log, Library, Reading time Brainstorming two things in common for themes, books, authors etc.
Friday 1/20  Turn in reading log and vocabulary Work on Project

Project due:  1/24 Tuesday (Or before)

Vocbulary week of 1/16

Acute:  (adj)  Sharp in effect-  to describe pain or sound
Bluster:  (verb)  to be loud, swagger, noise filled, roar (like the wind)
Bungle:  (verb) to perform clumsily or inadequately
Commentary:  (Noun) a series of comments, explanations, or annotations: a commentary on the Bible or a speech/ television show;

Duration (noun):  The length something continues or exists  (How long it takes)
Eerie (adj.): uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird
Facet (Noun):

a similar surface cut on a fragment of rock by the action of water, windblown sand, etc.     Or

aspect; phase: They carefully examined every facet of the situation

Reading Test to be taken with partners for practice- Friday 1/12

http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/Quizzes/Purpose/purpose1.htm

Gary Paulsen

http://english.clas.asu.edu/wq-angelpeterson

Free assingment Pass opportunity: Beat Mrs. McDonell in the District's 5K

So you think you can beat me in a race..... well here is your chance.... February 11th, 2012
See the District website  http://www.ecsd.us/

If you contribute to the East China School District by running the race, you will see your name posted, and get a coupon for a free assingment.  If your time beats mine... you will get to brag, have your name posted and receive 2 coupons for two free homework assingments!  Oh, and did I mention I am fast!  Are you up for the challenge?

On line practice reading test! It will score it for you too!

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade6/read/6reading.htm

How to Improve Reading Comprehension

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2JscwKkHA

I am reading Skeleton Creek The Raven

Holy cow!  This book gives me goosebumps!
It is written by Patrick Harmon, who also wrote the 39 clue series, but has written several other series.  It is written in a journal format about a kid on a camping trip... so far super creepy!  So far great mystery!

Assingments for Week of January 9-13th

Monday 1/9  Begin bell work (reading log), begin vocabulary, turn in "Owls talking to the text"
Tuesday 1/10 Bell work, vocabulary Post it assingment, What are you reading (Share), Reading time Comprehension video
Wed. 1/11 Bell work, vocabulary, Reading time, Author video Turn in book list
Thursday 1/12  Bell Work, vocabulary Visualization in 6 page notebook for Gary Paulsen story
Friday 1/13   Turn in Vocabulary, Bell Work, What am I reading Author video  Computer Lab

Vocabulary January 9-13th

1.  Ingenious (adj.)  Cleverly inventive or resourceful
2.  Instantaneous (adj) occurring, done, or completed in an instant
3.  Irk (v):  to irritate, annoy, or exasperate
4.  Misgiving (n):  a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension
5.  Recede (v):  to go or move away; retreat; go to or toward a more distant point; withdraw
6.  Repast (n):  a meal, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating

Guess Who? Friday 1/6

Guess Who??????

·          Born February 27, 1966

·         He or she  is now living in the small city of Walla Walla, Washington

·         The Dark Hills Divide was his or her first book.

·         He or she attempted to bridge the gap of technology and books.

·         When I was a kid to think about 2012 was to dream of a futuristic world where cars flew and robots serve us drinks.

·         He or she started out working in advertising, game design, and technology. After a career as an entrepreneur, ___________became an author, specialized in writing for young adults and children.

·         He or she had written five different series of books.

Speed Reading test

http://www.free-speed-reading.com/

Meet the author: Brian Selznick- Hugo Cabret and Wonder Struck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71300JIGhhU

Speed Reading Video 1/5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Gc9vun8zM&feature=related

Tips on Improving Reading Speed

How To Improve Your Reading Speed

Reading can be fun, but it can also be time-consuming if your speed is not as fast as you'd like it to be. An average reading speed can range from 200 to 350 words per minute, but that rate can vary depending on the material and your reading experience. It's also important to understand what you are reading--even when you improve your speed. Here are a few tips to help you improve your reading speed.

Here's How:

1.    Preview the material you're going to read. Look at main headings, chapter divisions, and other relevant material--to develop clues about the structure of the work.

2.    Adjust your reading speed as you read the material. Slow down when you need to be sure that you comprehend a section of material. Speed up if you are already familiar with (or don't need to know) other sections.

3.    Readers can dramatically improve their reading speeds by taking in several words in the line of text at one time (instead of sounding out each word, or focusing on each letter of the word. Computer programs like Speed Reader or Rapid Reader are designed to help readers improve reading speeds with flashing letters and words. You may also want to learn more about other techniques.

4.    Another way to improve your reading speed is to focus on the key words in the sentences. A significant amount of reading time is wasted on conjunctions, prepositions, or articles (i.e. a, an, the, but, and, or, nor, but, etc.).

5.    Use a pacer like a pen or your finger--as a focal point to draw your eye across the line or down the page. A pacer can help you increase your speed and reduce re-reading. A pacer can also help you to keep track of what you are reading.

6.    Talk about what you've read. Some readers find that by talking about their reading with friends or fellow students, they are able to effectively synthesize the material.

7.    Determine a reading schedule that works for you. You may find that you can't concentrate on the material for more than an hour (or a half hour). Also select a time of the day when you are alert and ready to read.

8.    Find a reading spot, where interruptions or distractions will not disturb your reading.

9.    Practice. Practice. Practice. The best way to improve your reading speed is to practice reading. Try out some of these techniques, and then perfect the strategies that work best for you.

Tips:

1.    Get your eyes checked. Reading glasses may help.

2.    Read everything. Don't miss out on vital information in your pursuit of speed.

3.    Don't re-read right away; it will slow you down. If you absolutely don't understand part of the reading selection, go back and review the material later.

What You Need:

·         A Book

·         Time

·         A Pacer (pen, bookmark, etc.)

·         You may need reading glasses.

Assingments for Week of January 3rd

1/2  Monday:  On vacation]
No Bell work this week!

1/3  Tuesday:  Reading time, vocabulary
1/4  Wed.:  Library time, go over test, reading time
1/5  Thursday: Where are you at conferences, Tips on Reading Speed, Turn in "Letter to me", author video
1/6  Friday:  Turn in Vocabulary!  SRI Testing  Take speed reading test  Guess Who?

Note:  Due to computer lab issues, first hour will have  the same work, but done on different days.

Vocabulary for Week of January 3rd

Epitome:  (n) a perfect example

Heinous: (adj) shockingly wicked, repugnant

Nocturnal: (adj) relating to or occurring during the night

Kudos:  (N)  praise for an achievement

Dissuade: (v) to persuade someone not to do something

Indolent:  (adj) lazy

Welcome Back

Hi Everyone!

Hopefully you read a few great books over vacation!
I got a nook for Christmas and am super excited to read on it!
We are taking the SRI test on Tuesday!

Happy Reading!