Hooks and Organization

Daystar students are becoming wonderful writers!  The pictures today are from our writer's workshop and studying an example of a great hook. We have been talking about organization and hooks or brilliant beginnings.  Here is a video that I would like them to watch to enhance what we did in the classroom today and to get them ready for tomorrow's lesson on transitions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzhD9-ajrm4

Please be aware that all weekly assignments are due tomorrow. Reading Plus is due Sunday night at midnight.  These assignments will greatly affect their quarterly grades, so please help them in their time management.  I am going to put a sample of chart that might help my 3rd - 8th graders.

Homework Plan for Success

DAY	SUBJECT / TASK	AMOUNT OF TIME	COMPLETED (HIGH FIVE) Parent Initials
Sunday	Spelling – Write definitions	30 minutes*
	1 Spelling City	10 minutes
Monday	Bible – write memory verse 5X	15 minutes*
Monday	2 Reading Plus	15 minutes
Monday	3 Spelling City	20 minutes
Monday	Finish math assignment for the day	20 minutes*
Tuesday	Write spelling words 5x each	20 minutes*
Tuesday	3 Spelling City	20 minutes
Tuesday	2 Reading Plus	15 minutes
Tuesday	Finish math assignment for the day	20 minutes*
Wednesday	Illustrate & color Bible Verse	10 minutes*
Wednesday	2 Reading Plus	15 minutes
Wednesday	3 Spelling City	20 minutes
Wednesday	Finish math assignment for the day	20 minutes*
Thursday	3 Reading Plus	20 minutes
Thursday	Finish math assignment for the day	20 minutes*
*These activities are given time to work on in class.  But this is a plan in case that does not happen.  Some time is also given in class to do Reading Plus and Spelling City.	This is a suggested plan to help organize your student’s time.  Success doesn’t happen by chance – but with hard work and planning!		Remember that God, your teachers and your parents are your biggest cheerleaders.  We are here to help you succeed!