MYP November Novels

MYP ROBERTS READING NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT:

**I will still be providing another classroom novel - this announcement is about the second novel. **

November is almost here and we are ready to start our new class novels. As promised, I will collect monies for the one that must be purchased. For a flat fee of $10.00 I will go and purchase your novels for your students. You may still purchase your own novels online or at Barnes and Noble or you may visit your local library. Remember the novel is a requirement. If you want me to purchase your novel you must have your money to me by October 31, 2008.

Please have your student’s novel in class by November 5, 2008. If you are having difficulty purchasing your novel, please email me or see me. Please visit the Barnes & Noble either on Moreland (next to the new Target) or Camp Creek, I have called and requested that they order additional books to have adequate inventory for you.

5th grade GIRLS:
TUCK EVERLASTING by Natalie Babbitt


5th grade BOYS:
REPLAY by Sharon Creech


6th grade GIRLS:
HUSH by Jacqueline Woodson


6th grade BOYS:
THE CAY by Theodore Taylor


7th grade GIRLS:
ROMIETTE AND JULIO by Sharon Draper


7th grade BOYS:
IF YOU COME SOFTLY by Jacqueline Woodson

I will send home a notice on 10/24 with students for parents to sign a permission slip to include with the novel fee.

Week of October 10/20 - 10/24 Review/Makeup Week

I hope you had a restful break! This week due to the amended schedule will serve as a review of Story Elements and Author's Purpose. Students will have the opportunity to make up any missing assignments. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Have a great week!

FALL BREAK ASSIGNMENTS!!!

Parents and Students,

Please enjoy your break - the following assignments are to be completed over the break.

** 5th grade BOYS /GIRLS are encouraged to keep a journal of their experiences on the Jekyll Island Trip. **

5th grade BOYS:

Read Chapters 9-10 of GW
Read Chapter ONE of Skeleton Man ONLY. Write a short, scary story.
** BONUS** Research the American Revolution and provide five facts of the war upon your return ** 20 BONUS POINTS!!


5th grade GIRLS:

Read Chapters 1 - 3 of Heaven.
Write a short letter to a friend that you haven't talked to or seen in a period of time.
Sacagawea Chapters
Start working on your Sacagawea project that is due on Oct31st.


6th grade GIRLS:
Complete the Esperanza Rising study guide.
Read 1-5 chapters of Standing Against the Wind...

6th grade BOYS:
Read 1 -5 Taking Sides


7th grade GIRLS:
Read the first ten chapters of COPPER SUN.
Answer the following:
1. The very first page, just before chapter one, tells of a slave sale and how it must feel to be fifteen years old, stripped naked, and standing on the auction block. Describe the feelings and fears of the girl being sold. What predictions can the reader make about the girl and the rest of the story?

2. As you first meet Amari, even though she lives in the Africa over two hundred years ago, how is she like many fifteen-year-old girls today? How is she different? What strengths do you find in her family and home life? What negatives do you observe?



7th grade BOYS:
Read first five chapters of "Forged By Fire"

Answer the following questions:

What is the effect of seeing the events of chapter one develop through the eyes of a child? How does this method of telling the story affect the reader's response?

At the end of chapter one, what assumptions or predictions might be made about Gerald? His future? His mother?

Would those predictions be the same if chapter one is read only as a short story that ends with Gerald, curled up behind the sofa, and seeing "colors with his eyes closed?"

Novel Inventory UPDATE! or Where can I find my novels?

Parents,

DEADLINE EXTENSION -- PLEASE TRY TO HAVE NOVELS IN CLASS BY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK!

Thank you for being so patient with me in the search for novels- next month I promise a new and improved process that will allow you to pay me and I will or a parent volunteer will pick them up! I have called both stores - please see the Manager on Duty or the Community Relations Manager for any questions.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

**REMEMBER MOST OF THESE TITLES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARIES!


As of today the following B&N's HAVE copies:

Key: CC - Camp Creek --- M for Moreland

5th grade GIRLS:** Heaven by Angela Johnson
CC -3I N STOCK (10 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M - 2 IN STOCK (5 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)

5th grade BOYS:** Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
CURRENTLY NO STOCK
CC -10 (ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M - 5 (ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)

6th grade GIRLS:** Standing Against the Wind, Traci L. Jones
CC - 0 IN STOCK (10 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M - 3 IN STOCK (5 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)

6th grade BOYS:** Taking Sides by Gary Soto
CC- 2 IN STOCK (10 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M - 4 IN STOCK (5 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)


7th grade GIRLS:** Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
CC - 0 IN STOCK(10 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M -1 IN STOCK (5 ON ORDER IN 3-4 DAYS)

7th grade BOYS:Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper
CC-2 IN STOCK (10 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)
M - 3 IN STOCK(5 ON ORDER DUE IN 3-4 DAYS)

FALL MYP BOOK FAIR OCTOBER 27 - 31

PARENTS,

PLEASE COME SUPPORT OUR FIRST MYP BOOK FAIR!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR EACH DAY TO SELL AND COLLECT MONIES FROM THE BOOK FAIR! Interested? Please email me at: Dana.Roberts@Imagineschools.com

We will have several high interest titles to choose from - across all genres of literature. This helps support the purchase of class novels and novels for the media center.

October 27 - 31st in the Media Center

Thank you for your support!

MYP Homework WEEK OF Sept 29TH

5th grade GIRLS:
Project Due Thursday
Authors Purpose Worksheet
Sacagawea Reading:
1-7 (chapters)
VOCAB

5th Project Due BOYS:
Project Due Wednesday
Authors Purpose Worksheet
General Washington 1-3 (chapters) Wed
VOCAB

6th grade GIRLS:
Project Due 10/6
Authors Purpose Worksheet ER reading 1-22 Tues
ER reading 28 - 38 Thurs
VOCAB

6th grade BOYS:
Project Due 10/6
Authors Purpose Worksheet
EGW reading 1-2 Tues
EGW reading 4-5 Thur
VOCAB

7th grade BOYS:
Authors Purpose Worksheet Authors Purpose Paragraphs
Williawaw 1 -2
Williawaw 4-5

7th grade GIRLS:
Authors Purpose Worksheet
Authors Purpose Paragraphs
JOT 1 -3 CHAPTERS
JOT 5-6