English I Standard - - - Mr. Rozinsky - - - Per. 2 and 6 (Room S240)
Office Hours: W 3:05-4:05 @ S240 or by appointment.
Contact info: brian.rozinsky@bvsd.org / 303.453.4774

Understanding HW entries...
>> "To do" means complete work after school or that night to prepare
for the next day.
>> "Long-range" means work that will be due beyond the next day.
Reminders will follow each day until the deadline and on the actual
due date.
>> "Due today" means the deadline for a long-range assignment.

** Weeks of May 19 and May 26**

M 5/19
To do: Prepare for code-breaking vocabulary and sentence-diagramming test.

Tu 5/20
In class today: Code-breaking vocabulary and sentence-diagramming test.
Long-range #1: Bring purple textbooks (Prentice Hall Bronze) to class on Th 5/22.
Also, bring updated reading lists for second semester.
Long range #2: Optional second-chance book letter due Th 5/22.

W 5/21 -- Odd block: 1 3 5 7 [Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Bring purple textbooks (Prentice Hall Bronze) to class on Th 5/22.
Also, bring updated reading lists for second semester.
Long range #2: Optional second-chance book letter due Th 5/22.

Th 5/22 -- Even block: 2 4 A 6 (Middle School Awards Ceremony @ 12:35)
[Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Due today #1: Bring purple textbooks (Prentice Hall Bronze) to class on Th 5/22.
Also, bring updated reading lists for second semester.
Due today #2: Last chance to turn in optional second-chance book letter.

F 5/23 -- Exam period starts -- Odd block: 1 3 5 7 (Potential testing periods = 1 7)
[Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 5/26 -- Day off: Memorial Day!

Tu 5/27 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 2 4 + Access
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 5/28 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 3 5 + Acccess (6th-grade walking trip to Lamont Dos Park)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 5/29 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 6 + Access or Mandatory Study Hall; early release
at 11:05 unless students have missing culminating assessments.
To do: Keep reading and have a great holiday :)
Long-range: Summer reading assignment due Aug. 14!!

F 5/30 -- Teachers only -- Students are on summer vacation!



** Week of May 12 **

M 5/12
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

Tu 5/13
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

Field trip activity: Collect sensory details about an animal you observe at the zoo. Use these
details to draft a concrete poem -- whose shape connects to what the poem is about.
Sensory detail #1: What does the animal look like?
Sensory detail #2: What sounds does the animal make?
Sensory detail #3: Imagine what the animal's surface feels like?
Sensory detail #4: Imagine a smell or taste connected to the animal.
Sensory detail #5: Describe how the animal moves.
(Aim for at least one detail that uses figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification.)
Note: If you cannot attend the trip, observe an animal in your own environment; for example, a bird in a
neighborhood tree, your own pet or someone else's, or even in a photograph.

W 5/14 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

Th 5/15 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

F 5/16
Due today: Last chance to turn in essay on time.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Sentence diagramming and code-breaking vocabulary test on Tu 5/20.

M 5/19
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Sentence diagramming and code-breaking vocabulary test on Tu 5/20.


** Week of May 5 **

M 5/5
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Rough draft of integrity or family essay, using evidence from Rot and
personal experience.

Tu 5/6
Due today: Rough draft of integrity or family essay. Bring as much as you can for
in-class revision.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

W 5/7 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

Th 5/8 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

F 5/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.

M 5/12
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of essay due Tu 5/13. Turn in with rough draft(s), at least one
conference slip, planning that includes original assignment sheet. Due to Denver Zoo
field trip on 5/13, assignment may be turned in up to F 5/16 and still counted as on time.


** Week of Apr. 21 **

M 4/21 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.

Tu 4/22 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.

W 4/23 - Half day starts at noon (no lunch served at school): 5 6 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.

Th 4/24 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.

F 4/25 - Per. 1-5 + Run for the Peak activities through day's end
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.

M 4/28 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Roll of Thunder to each class this week.


** Week of Apr. 14 **

M 4/14
To do: Book letter due Tu 4/15. Read for at least 20 minutes, if HW time allows.
Long-range: Check out Roll of Thunder... by Mildred Taylor from LMC. Bring to
class on Th 4/17.

Tu 4/15
Due today: Book letter.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Roll of Thunder... by Mildred Taylor from LMC. Bring to
class on Th 4/17.

W 4/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Roll of Thunder... by Mildred Taylor from LMC. Bring to
class on Th 4/17.

Th 4/17 - Early release @ 1:25 (per. 2, 4, 6)
Due today: Bring Roll of Thunder.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 4/18 - No classes: Teacher prof. dev. meetings
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 4/21
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Apr. 7 **

M 4/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Dramatic monster monologue due F 4/11.

Tu 4/8
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Dramatic monster monologue due F 4/11.

W 4/9 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Dramatic monster monologue due F 4/11.

Th 4/10 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Dramatic monster monologue due F 4/11.

F 4/11
Due today: Dramatic monster monologue. (Rough and final drafts, SOAPSTOne chart, OAQS conference slip)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 4/15.

M 4/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 4/15.


** Week of Mar. 31 **

M 3/31
To do #1: Double-check notes for open-notes quiz on poetry definitions and conventions
(For example... poetry, figurative language, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, imagery,
sensory language, link poem, word photo, concrete poem, haiku, couplet, limerick, sestina, apostrophe,
dramatic monologue, pantoum)
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 4/1
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out The Tempest by William Shakespeare from LMC. Bring to class on Th 4/3.

W 4/2 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out The Tempest by William Shakespeare from LMC. Bring to class on Th 4/3.

Th 4/3 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring The Tempest by William Shakespeare.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 4/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 4/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Dramatic monologue poem due F 4/11.


** Weeks of Mar. 10 & 3 (CSAPs!) **

Note: Schedule applies to sixth graders and may be different for other students.

M 3/10 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Hobbit from LMC and bring to class on F 3/14.

Tu 3/11 - Per. 6 + CSAPs + Per. 5, 2
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Hobbit from LMC and bring to class on F 3/14.

W 3/12 - Per. 2 + CSAPs + Per. 3, 4, 1
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Hobbit from LMC and bring to class on F 3/14.

Th 3/13 - Per. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Hobbit from LMC and bring to class on F 3/14.

F 3/14 - Per. 1-7
Due today: Bring copy of Hobbit, checked out from LMC.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


M 3/3 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 3/4 - Per. 1 + CSAPs + Per. 5, 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 3/5 - Per. 2 + CSAPs + Per. 4, 3
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 3/6 - Per. 7 + CSAPs + Per. 4, 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 3/7 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

** Week of Feb. 25 **

M 2/25
To do: Complete final draft of choice writing. Bring to class on 2/26, with all planning, drafts,
and conference slips.

Tu 2/26
Due today: Choice writing final draft + all earlier work on the assignment.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 2/27 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: OPTIONAL book letter due 2/29. Students who choose to do this assignment will have the
grade replace their lowest book-letter grade from second semester.

Th 2/28 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: OPTIONAL book letter due 2/29. Students who choose to do this assignment will have the
grade replace their lowest book-letter grade from second semester.

F 2/29 - Leap Day!
Due today: OPTIONAL book letter.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 3/3 - CSAPs start tomorrow!
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Feb. 18 **

M 2/18 - No class: Presidents' Day!

Tu 2/19
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, as time allows with choice-writing priorities.
Long-range: Complete draft of choice writing due F 2/22.

W 2/20 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, as time allows with choice-writing priorities.
Long-range: Complete draft of choice writing due F 2/22.

Th 2/21 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 [Conferences @ 3:30-6:30]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, as time allows with choice-writing priorities.
Long-range: Complete draft of choice writing due F 2/22.

F 2/22 [Conferences @ 3:30-6:30]
Due today: Complete draft of choice writing.
Long-range: Complete final draft of choice writing due Tu 2/26.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, as time allows with choice-writing priorities.

M 2/25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, as time allows with choice-writing priorities.
Long-range: Complete final draft of choice writing due Tu 2/26.


** Week of Feb. 11 **

M 2/11 (MS spirit week: Crazy hair/hat day)
Due today: Choice-writing proposal, if not showed or turned in on Thursday.
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Bring Writers Inc. to class Tu 2/12.

Tu 2/12 (MS spirit week: Sportswear day)
Due today: Bring Writers Inc.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 2/13 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7 (MS spirit week: Decades day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 2/14 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 (MS spirit week: Rock star day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 2/15 (MS spirit week: Puma pride day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 2/18 - No school: Presidents' Day!
Optional to do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of choice writing due F 2/22.


** Week of Feb. 4 **

M 2/4
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Book letter due Tu 2/5.

Tu 2/5
Due today: Book letter
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 2/6 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 2/7 - Late start 9:25 - Even block: 2 4 6
In class: Write choice-writing proposal.
To do #1: Finish choice-writing proposal, if not done and showed in class.
Proposal = Genre, Speaker, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tones, Length. Two proposals required.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 2/8 - No classes: Teacher professional development meetings
To do #1: Finish choice-writing proposal, if not done and showed in class.
Proposal = Genre, Speaker, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tones, Length. Two proposals required.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 2/11
Due today: Choice-writing proposal, if not showed or turned in on Thursday.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Jan. 28 **

M 1/28
Due today: Completed 08-09 course registration form. Turn in during English class!
Long-range: Final draft of biography due F 2/1.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 1/29
Long-range: Final draft of biography due F 2/1.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 1/30 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Final draft of biography due F 2/1.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 1/31 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Long-range: Final draft of biography due F 2/1.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 2/1
Due today: Final draft of biography.
Reminder: Today's English class meets in the North Library (LMC.)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 2/5.

M 2/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 2/5.


** Week of Jan. 21 **

M 1/21 - No school: MLK, Jr. Day!

Tu 1/22
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of biography due F 1/25.

W 1/23 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of biography due F 1/25.

Th 1/24 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Rough draft of biography due F 1/25.

F 1/25
Due today: Rough draft of biography.
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Bring home 08-09 course registration form. Share with parents and complete. Return to
English class on M 1/28.

M 1/28
Due today: Completed 08-09 course registration form.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of biography due F 2/1


** Week of Jan. 14 **

M 1/14
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to finish book letter.
To do #2: Decision-making book letter due Tu 1/15. Write either to Mr. Rozinsky or Ms. Salvo.
Long-range: Interview notes for biography due Th 1/17.

Tu 1/15
Due today: Decision-making book letter.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Interview notes for biography due Th 1/17.

W 1/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes
To do #2: Interview notes for biography due Th 1/17.

Th 1/17 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Interview notes for biography.
Long-range: Biography rough draft due F 1/25.

F 1/18 - No classes: Teacher professional development
Long-range: Biography rough draft due F 1/25.

M 1/21 - No school: MLK, Jr. Day
Long-range: Biography rough draft due F 1/25.


** Week of Jan. 7 **

M 1/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc. to block period Th 1/10.

Tu 1/8
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc. to block period Th 1/10.

W 1/9
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc. to block period Th 1/10.

Th 1/10
Due today: Bring Writers Inc.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Decision-making book letter due Tu 1/15, written either
to Mr. Rozinsky or to Ms. Salvo.
Long-range #2: Interview notes for biography due Th 1/17.

F 1/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Decision-making book letter due Tu 1/15, written either
to Mr. Rozinsky or to Ms. Salvo.
Long-range #2: Interview notes for biography due Th 1/17.


** Week of Dec. 17 **

M 12/17 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Final draft of business letter. Bring two copies to class on Tu 12/18.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if necessary, to complete business letter.

Tu 12/18 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Final draft of business letter. Bring two copies.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 12/19 - Block: 1 3 4 5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 12/20 - Block: 6 7 2 + early release @ 1:25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 12/21 - No classes: Teacher prof. dev.
To do: Keep reading and enjoy your vacation!


** Week of Dec. 10 **

Note: As mentioned in class, we're finished reading Harriet Tubman. Unless you're continuing
to read the biography independently, please return it to the library.

M 12/10
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if needed, to write business letter.
To do #2: Draft business letter's three body paragraphs.

Tu 12/11
Due today: Business letter's three body paragraphs.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if needed, to write business letter.
Long-range: Complete rough draft of business letter, including revised body paragraphs due F 12/14.

W 12/12 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if needed, to write business letter.
Long-range: Complete rough draft of business letter, including revised body paragraphs due F 12/14.

Th 12/13 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if needed, to write business letter.
Long-range: Complete rough draft of business letter, including revised body paragraphs due tomorrow.

F 12/14
Due today: Complete rough draft of business letter, including revised body paragraphs.
Long-range: Final draft of business letter due Tu 12/18. Bring two copies, one to mail and one for
me to grade. (Remember: I'll supply enevlopes for all and stamps for those who need them!)


** Week of Dec. 3 **

M 12/3
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/7.

Tu 12/4 [Access reminder: Bring a fun game this Thursday!]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/7.

W 12/5 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7 [Access reminder: Bring a fun game this Thursday!]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/7.

Th 12/6 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 [Access reminder: Bring a fun game today!]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/7.

F 12/7
Due today: Book letter.
In-class: Main-idea summary activity using Harriet Tubman.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of business-letter body (three paragraphs) due Tu 12/11.


** Week of Nov. 26 **

M 11/26
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc on Th 11/29. Check out Harriet Tubman biography (by Ann Petry) from
North Library, and bring to class on F 11/30.

Tu 11/27
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc on Th 11/29. Check out Harriet Tubman biography (by Ann Petry) from
North Library, and bring to class on F 11/30.

W 11/28 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Bring Writers Inc tomorrow.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out Harriet Tubman biography (by Ann Petry) from North Library, and bring to class
on F 11/30.

Th 11/29 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring Writers Inc.
To do #1: Check out Harriet Tubman biography (by Ann Petry) from North Library, and bring to class tomorrow.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 11/30
Due today: Bring Harriet Tubmman biography.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Nov. 12 **

M 11/12 - No school: Veterans' Day!

Tu 11/13
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

W 11/14 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

Th 11/15 - Even block 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
To do #2: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

F 11/16
Due today: Final draft of choice writing. Bring previous drafts and conference notes to turn in.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Keep reading good books while you're on vacation :)


** Week of Nov. 5 **

M 11/5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 11/9.

Tu 11/6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 11/9.

W 11/7 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 11/9.

Th 11/8 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter due F 11/9.

F 11/9
Due today: Book letter
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Heads-up... No school on M 11/12 to observe Veterans' Day!


** Week of Oct. 29 **

M 10/29
To do: Finish three proposals for choice writing assignment. Decide which of the three
you plan to create. Due date for final draft = F 11/16.
Proposal elements = Subject, Genre, Audience, Purpose, Length
To do #2: Read at least 20 minutes, if time allows.

Tu 10/30
To do: Read at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc. to block period on Th 11/1.

W 10/31 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring Writers Inc. to block period on Th 11/1.

Th 11/1 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring Writers Inc
To do: Read at least 20 minutes.

F 11/2
To do: Read at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Oct. 22 **

M 10/22 - No school: Charter Day!

Tu 10/23 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if necessary, to complete writing assignment.
Long-range: BNB-inspired story due F 10/26.

W 10/24 - Odd block : 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if necessary, to complete writing assignment.
Long-range: BNB-inspired story due F 10/26.

Th 10/25 - Wellness Day: Report to Access class by 7:55
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time, if necessary, to complete writing assignment.
Long-range: BNB-inspired story due F 10/26.

F 10/26
Due today: BNB-inspired story.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Oct. 15 **

M 10/15
Long-range #1: Completed draft of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/18.
Long-range #2: Book letter #3 due F 10/19.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time as needed to complete
above long-range work.

Tu 10/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range #1: Completed draft of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/18.
Long=range #2: Book letter #3 due F 10/19.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time as needed to complete
above long-range work.

W 10/17 - Per. 1 + Natural History Museum trip + parts of per. 6 and/or 7
To do #1: Completed draft of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/18.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time as needed to complete
above work.
Long-range: Book letter #3 due F 10/19.

Th 10/18 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Completed draft of BNB-inspired story.
To do: Book letter #3 due 10/19.

F 10/19
Due today: Book letter #3
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of BNB-inspired story due F 10/26.


** Week of Oct. 8 **

M 10/8
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Two SICs + first paragraph of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/11.

Tu 10/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Two SICs + first paragraph of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/11.

W 10/10 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time if needed to complete BNB story work below.
To do #2: Two SICs + first paragraph of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/11.

Th 10/11 - Late start @ 9:25 - Even block: 2 4 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 10/12 - No classes: Teacher professional-development meetings
Long-range: Rough draft of BNB-inspired story due Th 10/18.


** Week of Oct. 1 ** / Banned Books Week (Part 2)

M 10/1
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out _Bud, Not Buddy_ (BNB) from North Library. Bring to class on Th 10/4.

Tu 10/2
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out _Bud, Not Buddy_ (BNB) from North Library. Bring to class on Th 10/4.

W 10/3 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Check out _Bud, Not Buddy_ (BNB) from North Library.
Bring to class on Th 10/4.

Th 10/4 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring _Bud, Not Buddy_ (BNB) to class.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

SPECIAL NOTE -- Avi, the young-adult author, will be at the Barnes & Noble in Boulder at 4:30 Thursday
afternoon. He'll be talking about his new book, _Iron Thunder_.

F 10/5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Two SICs for BNB-inspired story + first paragraph due Th 10/11.


** Week of Sep. 24 ** / Banned Books Week (Part 1)

M 9/24
To do: Study for test on story ingredients, three levels of thinking,
and annotation.

Tu 9/25
Test today!
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes
Long-range: Book letter due F 9/28.

W 9/26 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7 
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes
Long-range: Book letter due F 9/28.

Th 9/27 - Even block 2 4 A 6 / Conferences from 3:30-6:30 @ Auditeria and Cafeteria
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Book letter due F 9/28.

F 9/28 - Conferences from 3:30-6:30 @ Auditeria and Cafeteria
Due today: Book letter.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Sep. 17 **

M 9/17
Long-range: Story-circle packet due Th 9/20.
In purple textbook, choose two stories from among...
"A Boy and a Man" (pg.37); "Secret for Two" (p.45); "All Summer in a Day" (p.107);
and "The Third Level" (p.127)
Story-circle packet includes...
--One SIC for each story (two total)
--One muliple-choice level 1 question for each story (two total)
--One short-answer level 2 question for each story (two total)
--One Venn diagram comparing the two stories (one diagram)
--One level 3 discussion question that connects the two stories and goes beyond them
--One choice task for only one of the stories: story illustrator or vocabulary finder
   or connector
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on story-circle
packet.

Tu 9/18 - Reminder: Picture retakes today in Auditeria!
Long-range: Story packets due Th 9/20.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on story-circle
packet.

W 9/19 - Odd: 1 3 5 7
To do: Story-circle packet due tomorrow. Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time
if necessary to work on story-circle packet.

Th 9/20 - (Early release) Even: 2 4 6 - Dismiss @ 1:25
Due today: Story-circle packet.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on story-circle
packet. Finish story-circle packet, if not turned in today!
Long-range: Test on short-story ingredients, three levels of questions/thinking,
and annotation on Tu 9/25. Next book letter due F 9/28.

F 9/21 - No classes: teacher professional development.
Long-range: Test on short-story ingredients, three levels of questions/thinking,
and annotation on Tu 9/25. Next book letter due F 9/28.


** Week of Sep. 10 **

M 9/10
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes in book of your choice.
Reminder: Independent reading = full-length novels or nonfiction; short-story
and poetry collections are also okay. Graphic novels, magazines and newspapers
get ruled out for this homework; feel free to enjoy those for other pleasure
or informative reading! Also, please keep your reading list updated as you finish
(or sometimes abandon) books.

Tu 9/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes in book of your choice.

W 9/12 - Odd: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes in book of your choice.

Th 9/13 - Even: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes in book of your choice.

F 9/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes in book of your choice.


** Week of Sep. 3 **
Apologies for the late posting; Monday's holiday has thrown my schedule off this week.

M 9/3
No school: Labor Day!
Long-range: Summer reading book letter and worksheets due F 9/7.

Tu 9/4
Long-range: Summer reading book letter and worksheets due F 9/7.

W 9/5 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Summer reading book letter and worksheets due F 9/7.

Th 9/6 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 / Back to School Night! @ 6pm
To do: Summer reading book letter and worksheets due F 9/7.

F 9/7
Due today: Summer reading book letter and worksheets.


** Week of Aug. 27 **

M 8/27
Long-range: Bring independent-reading book to class on Th 8/30 + F 9/1.

Tu 8/28
Long-range: Bring independent-reading book to class on Th 8/30 + F 9/1.

W 8/29 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Bring independent-reading book to class on Th 8/30 + F 9/1.

Th 8/30 - Even block 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring independent reading book.
To do #1: Bring independent-reading book to class on Fr 9/1.
To do #2: Bring home the textbook you checked out at the library today.

F 9/1
Due today: Bring independent-reading book today.
No HW over holiday weekend!

M 9/3 - No school: Labor Day!
Long-range: Summer reading book letter + worksheets due Fr 9/7!!


** Week of Aug. 20 **

M 8/20
To do: Share syllabus at home. Fill out syllabus slip and sign.

Tu 8/21
Long-range: Bring binder with three section dividers for English
to class on Th 8/23.

W 8/22 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Bring binder with three section dividers for English
to class on Th 8/23.

Th 8/23 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring binder with three section dividers for English
to class on Th 8/23.

F 8/24
No HW!