1. Tuesday, 5 January 2016 Welcome back! I hope your break was the best it could be! It’s time to get back down to it. We will have our library visit, where EVERYONE will check out 2-3 books to start them off on the RIGHT foot for this quarter of AR reading. You will want to be looking for books at the TOP of your reading range, because tomorrow we will take the STAR test and your range could change. This is your chance to show how much of a reading champ you’ve been by showing all of the growth you’ve made. We will get a step ahead with a new book today. Pick up a reading log on the front desk and immediately fill in your LEXILE/ZPD from last quarter. Fill in all other blanks that you can. If you have any books in your locker that need returned or that you are reading – immediately get them now! With your time, search and prepare titles you would be interested in at the TOP of your reading range. Write these titles on the BACK of your log.

2. Wednesday, 6 January 2016 Today we will take the STAR test and your reading range and point goal from yesterday should change. Remember, as growing 8 th graders, ALMOST freshman, we want to continuously show growth and improvement, especially in our reading! This is your chance to show how much of a reading champ you’ve been ALL YEAR by showing the strength you’ve made. Be sure to give it everything you got! Be sure to have your AR book with you. Authenticate your device. And login to the Renaissance App. or website www.hosted355.renlearn.com/123477 www.hosted355.renlearn.com/123477 Click on Reading test on the left hand side – this will be a blue tab. Wait for the password – DO NOT begin without instruction.

3. Thursday, 7 January 2016 Welcome “ Welcome “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou - Maya Angelou Today you will watch a Master Class about Maya Angelou’s believes, values, and outlooks on life. It is important to take time to reflect on your life, every now and then, to see what is truly the most important factors for YOU, as an individual. This shows growth, strength, and acceptance for yourself, your choices, your accomplishments, and your life.Task: But, what are values? What does it mean to have values? What are types of values? Look over your values page and provide a definition for all of the values that you know without looking up. Ex. Respect – treating others kindly

4. Read over the Maya Angelou’s quote page to become familiar with what she will be talking about. star While watching: star the quotes that speak the most to you! You will be writing about this video tomorrow. http://cms.springboardplatform.com/previews/3405/video/ 937187/sfta001/

5. Friday, 8 January 2016 Welcome Turn in your Values Activity Definitions We need to select a new Journal leader! And these need to be passed out quickly. SEE ME IF YOU’RE INTERESTED! Take out your Maya Angelou’s Quote page from our Master class video, yesterday. Remember too look for 5 quotes to chose as your favorite. Quickly discuss with your group what you believe these quotes mean in a deeper sense, and be ready to share your answers.

6. In your Journal Today’s Date 1/8/16 Silently and Independently, choose 4-5 of Maya Angelou’s quotes, and answer the questions with a solid PARAGRAPH (5-6) in your writer’s journal. BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN THE QUOTE IN YOUR Journal before you answer the prompt. Be thoughtful, creative, and honest in your responses. This is not a timed writing, but requires task completion instead. As soon as you are finished, review your new AR date and fill in your log and bookmark. Then, continue reading.