Reading Contract
for December 2010
I, ______________________________ will read at home everyday and will keep a log of my daily reading minutes in my agenda. My goal is to read ___________minutes (minimum 280 minutes) for the month of December.
My parent(s) will check my reading minutes and sign my agenda at the end of every day (recommended), week, or month. I will return my agenda to school daily so my teacher can check it. My reading minutes must be validated and verified, by the end of the contract date, with a parent signature to qualify as a completed contract.
I will need to attempt to earn at least two and a half Accelerated Reading (AR) points by 8 AM on December 21st. For the points to count toward a student’s AR accumulated total, the AR accuracy score on the AR test must be at least _______(minimum 60%, suggesting 70%). The AR goal for the second trimester is 12 points.
I will complete a minimum of nine of the twelve items listed within the grid on the back of this contract. The eight items printed in bold text are required activities. Also, I will need to memorize and share one winter poem with the class. This presentation may be done individually or with a partner. All the tasks written in this contract are to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
Finally, I understand that to be eligible for an end of the month White Elephant Sale on December 21st, I must read, sign, and comply with the terms of this contract. Again, all tasks need to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Teacher Signature
Title of your first AR book_______________________________________________
Point Value_________ Book Level (must be within your reading range)_________
Title of your poem__________________________________________________
(to be chosen at a later date)
Note: Signed contracts are due back in school on or before December 7th, so Mr. Krupa can photocopy them and give the originals back to each of you.
Reading Contract
for December 2010
I, ______________________________ will read at home everyday and will keep a log of my daily reading minutes in my agenda. My goal is to read __________minutes (minimum 280 minutes) for the month of December.
My parent(s) will check my reading minutes and sign my agenda at the end of every day (recommended), week, or month. I will return my agenda to school daily so my teacher can check it. My reading minutes must be validated and verified, by the end of the contract date, with a parent signature to qualify as a completed contract.
I will need to attempt to earn at least two and a half Accelerated Reading (AR) points by 8 AM on December 21st. For the points to count toward a student’s AR accumulated total, the AR accuracy score on the AR test must be at least 60%. The AR goal for the second trimester is 12 points.
I will complete a minimum of nine of the twelve items listed within the grid on the back of this contract. The eight items printed in bold text are required activities. Also, I will need to memorize and share one winter poem with the class. This presentation may be done individually or with a partner. All the tasks written in this contract are to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
Finally, I understand that to be eligible for an end of the month White Elephant Sale on December 21st, I must read, sign, and comply with the terms of this contract. Again, all tasks need to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
_______________________________
Student Signature
_______________________________
Parent Signature
______________________________
Teacher Signature
Title of your first AR book_______________________________________________
Point Value_________ Book Level (must be within your reading range)_________
Title of your poem__________________________________________________
(to be chosen at a later date)
Note: Signed contracts are due back in school on or before December 7th, so Mr. Krupa can photocopy them and give the originals back to each of you.
December is the month for riddles and brain teasers. Create or find several brain teasers to share with our class. This website will assist you http://www.theteacherscorner.net/printable-worksheets/make-your-own/brain-teasers/ Read each riddle:-) PS The first game of "Basket Ball" was played in December. What year was Basketball invented? Who invented the game of Basketball? Write two paragraphs about the game and the man. This may help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Naismith PS _____
Write a winter related Haiku. Draw a picture to help the reader visualize your thoughts and words. These websites may assist you in writing http://www.ehow.com/how_3336_write-haiku.html and http://www.international.ucla.edu/shenzhen/2002ncta
2nd Week of Dec.-Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Math Rounding Numbers objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete ten more questions with your best effort. PS_______
2nd Week of Dec.- Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Math Real World Problems objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete five more questions with your best effort. PS_ 2nd Week of Dec.- Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Math Number Sentences objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete ten more questions with your best effort. PS_______
2nd Week of December- Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Point of View objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete ten more questions with your best effort. PS_______ 2nd Week of December- Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Word Structure objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete ten more questions with your best effort. PS_______
2nd Week of December- Enter studyisland.com and complete 20 questions under the Summarization objective. Earn at least 80% accuracy. If you do not make the accuracy rate, play two games and complete ten more questions with your best effort. PS_______
Return your signed Invention Proposal/Plan sheet, which proves that you have determined and established what you are going to create for your Inventors unit. This activity is required and due on Dec. 18th. PS_______
Create a Math Crossword Puzzle using math vocabulary or math equations. On one side of the paper have the answer key and on the other side create the crossword puzzle with the answers. PS_____
Research an inventor and write a short report about the inventor and his or her invention. Mr. Krupa will provide you with a booklet and a piece of paper for your entry to be displayed. Include a small picture of the inventor or invention. In class_____
