Read first 15 minutes of class.  On Friday, your group will perform a Reader’s Theater production of a scene from your book.  Choose a scene that is dramatic and shows something important about the book.  We will discuss what you need to include in your presentation:  an introduction, parts for every group member (characters and narrators), a script with lines broken up, possible choral parts (where more than one person speaks the same line), repeated lines for emphasis, vocal expression when you read.  Once you have chosen a 2-3 page scene for your presentation, let me know so I can copy the pages for you.  If you are one of the groups reading different books, you will each choose a short section to read from your individual books.  Look for selections that show things in common between the books.
Homework: Read. Choose five words for Weekly Word Study.

Tuesday

Read first 15 minutes of class. Look for a scene that you think is important to share with the class for your presentation. Mark the page with a sticky note or write down the page number.  Since it has been a while, we will complete the word study steps for one of your words together.
Homework: Read.  Five words due for Weekly Word Study.  Complete Weekly Word Study.

Wednesday

Read first fifteen minutes of class.  Share the scenes you have selected with your group.  Explain why you selected the scene and why it is important to the story.  Decide which one you will share. Begin writing an introduction to set the stage for your chosen scene.
Homework: Read.  Complete Weekly Word Study. 

Thursday

Read first 15 minutes of class. Complete Word Study quizzes. Begin writing script for your Reader’s Theater.  Be sure to include a part for everyone.  We will make copies of the script once it is written, so everyone has a part.  If you haven’t finished reading your book, you will get to read during class.
Homework: Read.  Weekly Word Study due.

Friday

Final book presentation:   Reader’s Theater performances.  Practice your performance and then we will share them with the class.

Homework: Read.