One of those weeks.....

Would you like another chance to figure out just how organized you are? This is one of those weeks that will test your level of organization and time management. We have quite a few things going on this week and, as I noticed when I checked in with my "PM Group" this afternoon, keeping track of everything in the assignment book can be a little tricky. I would suggest making a bookmark of all the assignments listed with the due dates and a space for checking off when the items are completed.  Some of you can already create your own table using a Word document.  Stick that bookmark in your assignment notebook, your take home section, or your current reading book so you are aware of it DAILY!

Something like this (and yes, this is what our week looks like...remember, don't get overwhelmed!  Take one assignment at a time, working on what is due earliest.):

Item	Due date	Turned in
Progress report	Wednesday
Final Response for book (both sides)	Friday	we will have time for this on Wed. & Thurs. in class
“Backyard” passage read and signed. Only study the questions.	Friday
Writing – subject/pred. sheet corrected	Tuesday
Writing – subject/ predicate quiz	Wednesday
Word Study List – sentences using rubric	Thursday
Word Study - work	Friday
Word Study – test	Friday
Math – daily work (Accel. study for test)	Every day……

In fact, you could just copy and print this whole post into a word doc. and BOOM!  Done!

Also, don’t forget to log the PAGES you are reading and meet your page goal  every day.  Remember, it is your job to communicate with me if you feel your goal should be higher or lower depending on the material you are currently reading. A post it on my desk or teacher note box is fine.  I have finished conferencing with everyone in the class, except one student (D.M.) who was at band this afternoon.

Good luck, everyone!  I have great faith in your abilities!!