South Orangetown Middle School
160 Van Wyck Road
May 10, 2004
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As you know, each of the students is reading a self-selected novel for ELA. Each of these novels has the setting in common, World War Two. The plots of the novels, however, are very different. It is these differences that are driving the research students have begun.
Students should be reading their novels every night. Without reading the novel, their research will have little direction and they will have difficulty using their time wisely. Any students having trouble understanding their novel are encouraged to attend office hours on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Please check that your son/daughter is reading a novel.
Each student is required to research across all subject areas. One particular group’s novel led them to search for maps and timelines (Social Studies), study graphs about population (Math), examine how different diseases affected the human body (Science), and write poetry (Arts). In addition to this, they are required to connect all of their research to their novel to fulfill the ELA requirement.
On Friday, we spent our class time developing a ‘plan of action’ together. The outline on the back of this page was completed based on the students’ expectations of what time/materials they would need.
Any parents/guardians who would like to come to class on Friday, May 28th are welcome. There are two possible times to attend, 9:15 – 9:50 or 12:05 – 12:45. During these periods all of the students’ projects will be on display in Room 177. You are welcome to walk around the room and ask students questions about their research.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Ms. D. Guertin
845-680-1100 Ext: 7225
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Monday, 10th |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Per 3: Library
Per 6: Computer Lab |
Per 3: Library
Per 6: Computer Lab |
Per 3: Library
Per 6: Computer Lab
Teacher will edit and proofread |
Per 3: Computer Lab
Per 6: Computer Lab
Teacher will edit and proofread |
Social Studies and Math portion of project Due. Place in Class Portfolio so it doesn’t get lost! Per 6: Computer Lab |
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Monday, 17th |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Presentation Board Due: Store in Classroom. Names on Back.
Period 3: Whole Class Instruction
Period 6: Computer Lab
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Begin Putting presentation together.
Period 3: Whole Class Instruction
Period 6: Computer Lab
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Per 3: Computer Lab
Per 6: Computer Lab
Teacher will edit and proofread Science and Arts portion of project due at the end of class.
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Per 3: Computer Lab
Per 6: Computer Lab
Teacher will edit and proofread |
Per 3: Computer Lab
Per 6: Computer Lab
ELA Portion Due at the end of classMust include works cited page. |
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Monday, 24th |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Bring in any materials needed for your board!
Put together presentation board. Make sure you have supplies needed. |
Bring in any materials needed for your board!
Put together presentation board. Make sure you have supplies needed. |
Period 3: Quick review of Presentation Skills.
Practice Presentations.
Period 6: Continue Practice |
Period 3: Complete Project Evaluation Journal Entry RD
Period 6: Type Journal Entry Computer Lab 251 Last chance to get answers to FAQ’s. |
Period 3 & 6. Look your best!
Parents, Teachers, and Administrators invited to view projects and ask questions. |
** This outline is subject to change. I am trying to locate a Veteran / Survivor of WWII to come into our class for an interview. The outline will change based on their availability.