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Reading Log - Students are to read 10 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. Students are also expected to be reading and comprehending in class. They will have the chance to practice this skill during intervention block with the R5 plan. Learners will also present a book talk to the class and are responsible to prepare an outline to demonstrate evidence of planning for their presentation.

Book Talk Requirements: 1. Have the book with you 2. Discuss your book but don't give away any surprises 3. Read a section from the novel that will interest us in the book 4. Tell us about the author (name, where they are from, other books they have written) 5. Tell us a unique text feature about the book 6. Pass in a write up that outlines what you have told the class.

Holiday Newsletter - Students are to bring this newsletter for parents to read and return signed. See attached.

Reader's Theatre -

Students will be participating in a Reader's Theatre production. Their performance will be assessed and will contribute to their Speaking and Listening strand of English Language Arts. The scripts for October have a folktale theme and will be assessed on Nov. 28-Dec. 2. 