It was an amazing first week back to school after the Thanksgiving break! We started reading Maus I: My Father Bleeds History and the students seem to be enjoying the graphic novel. It definitely portrays the Holocaust in a different way (the students were pretty excited that it had pictures). The main reason why I love having the students read this book is because their ability to recognize literary terms and analyze text improves so much over the course of the graphic novel. This will prepare them for the novel that we will read in January/February, Fahrenheit 451. They will apply the same skills they are learning now on a deeper level through literary analysis essays.
This Friday, December 9th, AR is DUE! Students need to earn 35 points for full credit (this is 10% of their final grade). Please check Parent Portal regularly as I update the points students have earned daily to make sure they are on track to complete their reading by this Friday.
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History PDF
Chapter 3 Handout
Tuesday
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History PDF
Chapter 3 Handout
Wednesday
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History PDF
Chapter 4 Handout
AR Log Check (Log-5 entries/Signature)
*Students need to be reading an AR book that has a reading level >3.5 for 30 minutes 5 nights per week. Students need to earn 35 points at every quarter checkpoint (12/9, 3/10 and 6/2). GOOD NEWS: Students only need to complete the front side to take an AR quiz!
Thursday
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History PDF
Chapter 4 Handout
Friday
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History PDF
Chapter 3 Handout / Chapter 4 Handout Due: End of the Period
AR Due: End of the Day
