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This week we will be using the Write Source book.

Writing: Persuasive writing is the focus for this week and next week. You will consider a topic for writing that has different view points: you will select from a science or social studies topic. We will begin discussing topic considerations in class and you will finalize your choice by Thursday.

Literature: Allegory as a genre will be discussed; the book Terrible Things by Eve Bunting will be read aloud, and you will write a response to literature for your portfolio. Responses to this literature selection will be read aloud during class.

Reading: You are reading your Dream Series book and considering the questions that will be discussed at the book chat on December 13. The Mabry book store has extended its time to 9:30 A.M. for your convenience.

Punctuation: This week the focus for punctuation will be on commas. By the end of the week you should be very knowledgeable about how to use commas to make your writing clear.

Sites to See:

• Comma Rules: A Visit to the OWL Perdue Writing Lab
• OWL at Perdue: A University Writing Lab

Monday:

• Read for 20+ minutes and have a parent sign for verification.
• Create a mini-poster for comma usage and share tomorrow during class.

Tuesday:

• Read for 20-30+ minutes and a parent sign for verification.
• Make arrangements for completing your Dream Series reading.
• Study for your Daily Oral Language Quiz on Friday.
• Spelling Lessons 10 and 11; begin to study for quiz on Monday (Lsn. 10 is even and Lsn. 11 is odd)

Wednesday:

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