Hello Everyone!

P. 1, 5, 3

Today the focus skill was "summarizing." We did this based upon a non-fiction article related to the novel. It is easier to learn the skill with something manageable like a article, as opposed to a book. Students reviewed the basic reminders in writing a summary, read the article, and then chose three main ideas. We remembered that a main idea are the most important points you would want your summary reader to know.

H/W: Write about an 8 sentence summary about the article/ video (depending on your novel) we read in class. Start with the controlling idea (similar to theme), then write 3 key ideas (each followed by explanation), and then a closing sentence.

P. 2,6:

Students continued with their island mapping. in addition, we watched a Discovery Channel video about the original Robinson Crusoe, Alexander Selkirk. We will finish it tomorrow. This will be the basis for summary writing and compare/contrast.

H/W: Read chpt 11 of RC. Things are starting to get more exciting! Skulls! Bones!

See you tomorrow.