Reading Center Directions

	
	Guided Reading	
•	This is your time to work on your  and other reading goals.
•	Choose a text and read for the duration of center time, if you are not meeting with your teacher.
•	Upon finishing, don’t forget to mark the books on your reading log and complete an exit slip. 		

Writing Center Directions
	
Connecting with the author		
	•	This week, you will choose an author that we have read this year and write him/her a letter.
•	Your letter may offer critique, appreciation, or any sentiments you wish.
•	Your letter should include at least five paragraphs and adhere to the proper format of a business letter: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/BusinessLetter.html 	

Image Sources: www.readwritethink.org, www.sutterhigh.k12.ca.us 

Technology Center Directions
	
Learning about the Holocaust	    	
	•	The Holocaust provides the setting for Number the Stars and was tragic event in world history.
•	The Holocaust is the term used to describe the German government’s effort during the 1930s and 1940s to exterminate all Jews living in Europe; the German government also sought to eliminate other groups of people who they considered to be enemies (e.g. Catholics) or unworthy of life (e.g. the disabled).
•	This week, you will view a documentary about the Holocaust entitled “In Memory of Millions.”
•	Go to the folder labeled “GRADE 6 RLA” in the OJEDAMIST directory and click the link for the video file; a shortcut is on the desktop.
•	After viewing the documentary, write a 2-3 paragraph response to the film.  What did you learn?  How did it make you feel?	
Art Center Directions

	Storyboards	
•	This week, you will create a storyboard illustration for the last piece of fiction that you read.
•	To do this, separate your last reading into at least eight specific scenes and use a piece of white paper to create your illustration.	Image Source: See Sample 	

Teacher Center Directions

	Your Project:
My Story of Coming to America	
Use your scheduled teacher center time to work towards the completion of your immigration project.