Becoming+Naomi+Leon

Before starting, go to the home page and read. Remember that as you read you are to leave tracks of your thinking. Those tracks help to guide your book group discussions.

Discussion leader(Dl)** - Create two or three thick questions for discussion. Thick questions are question that don't have answers right there in the book. These questions require you to think about the book beyond what the author tells you.
 * Role Guide:
 * Connector(Ct)** - The connector makes connections between parts of the book, the book and other text, and the book and life.
 * Character(Ch)**- The character role is to write a journal entry from the viewpoint of one of the characters. You must write as if you are experiencing or witnessing what is happening in th book.
 * Illustrator(Il)**-The illustrator represents from scene from that nights reading assignment.
 * Observer(Or)-** The observer observes and reacts to characters behavior. It's okay to have an opinion about what a character does. Express it!
 * Word One(Wo) -** The Word One points out words that are essential to the reading. These are words that make a difference in the sequence of events or the actions of the character.

Read pages 1-33 (chapter 1-3) Complete Assignment 1 by Tuesday Make sure that you use complete sentences when writing about the characters In your journal complete your assigned role: Dl- Itzel, Ct- Emmeline, Ch - Chloe and Joy, IL- Raleigh, Ob- Sophia and Wo - Madeline //__Discussion: The Fox__//
 * Thursday, March 25th**

In Class: Complete group discussion. Itzel is the discussion leader. ¡ Draw a layout of Baby Beluga.- Label all the parts. //Be sure to include where Fabiola’s and Bernardo's, as well as Mrs. Maloney’s, houses are in relationship to Baby Beluga.// Homework: Read pages 34-60 (chapters 4-6) In your journal complete your assigned role: Dl- Emmeline, Ct- Chloe, Ch - Joyand Raleigh, IL- Sophia, Ob- Madeline and Wo - Itzel Complete Assignment 2 and discussion sheet by Thursday, April 1st (You will have some 15 minutes in class to work in this) //__Discussion: Skylaril__//
 * Tuesday, March 30th**

In Class: Complete group discussion based on your roles from last night. Emmeline discussion leader. Spend the last 15 minutes completing assignment 2 if you have not done so already. Homework: Do not read unless you are rereading chapters 1-6 Complete Assignment 2 and the discussion sheet Complete layout of Baby Beluga if you have not finished
 * Wednesday, March 31st**

Share layouts of Baby Beluga; Share thinking questions about this week's assignment; Discussion questions from the discussion sheet. (Ms. Carmen lead) Homework Read pages 61-87 (chapters 7 and 8) Complete Assignmet 3 by Tuesday, April 13th //__Discussion: Gram__//
 * Thursday, April 1st**

Homework: Draw a picture of Skyla when Gram said "She looked like a bead of water on a skillet"
 * Tuesday, April 13th**

Share pictures Read chapter 9 together and discuss your thoughts
 * Wednesday, April 14th**

Homework: Read Chapter 10 and do assignment 4


 * Wednesday, April 21st**

Shared stuffed animals... Homework: Read chapters 11 and 12 and do assignment 5


 * Thursday, April 22nd**

Discuss chapters 11 and 12 and go over assignment 5 Finish sharing stuffed animals!

Homework: Read chapters 13 and 14


 * Friday, April 23rd**

Do assignment 6 in class together

Homework: post a question on the chapters we have read so far (1-14) Also, give comments each others questions


 * Tuesday, April 27th**

Lets discuss our posts!

Homework: Read chapters 15-17 Do assignment for these chapters


 * Wednesday, April 28th**

Group discussion

Homework: FInish the book! Do assignment 8


 * Thursday, April 29th**

We may/may not have a FINAL PROJECT!! I think you guys will be pulled from groups to begin test prep for EOG's.