May 23, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT use their interpretive skills to gain an understanding about the novel.
Language Objective: SWBAT express themselves creatively through language.
Activity:
his/her novel?
Closing Task: Write an alternate ending.
Homework:
Language Objective: SWBAT express themselves creatively through language.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 22-23
- Two minutes to ‘think, pair, share’ on what happens to Jonas at the end of the novel.
- Introduce what Lois Lowry had to say in her acceptance speech for the Newbery Medal
- Think about other possible endings
his/her novel?
Closing Task: Write an alternate ending.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slips
May 20, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT explore how music is connected to emotion; develop listening and interpretation skills in relation to music.
Language Objective: SWBAT express themselves through creative writing.
Activity:
-Why is music so special to the Giver?
- What would life be like without music?
Closing Task: Journal Entry: You are Jonas and you have just heard music for the first time. Describe Music.
Homework:
Language Objective: SWBAT express themselves through creative writing.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 21 (15-20mins)
- Listen to songs and write down whatever feelings, images or memories come to mind. Jot down whatever colors come to mind while listening. Invent titles to the songs.
- After every song, answer the following questions in your journals: What does this song remind you of? What emotion is being expressed by the song?
- Share your written responses.
- Think about music in relation to The Giver. Respond to questions:
-Why is music so special to the Giver?
- What would life be like without music?
Closing Task: Journal Entry: You are Jonas and you have just heard music for the first time. Describe Music.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slip due today!
May 19, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT learn the term EUPHEMISM and how it differs from the term SLANG; Students will think critically about the euphemisms used in The Giver.
Language Objective: Students will discuss why Jonas’ community uses language that clouds meaning.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss some answers as a class
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will discuss why Jonas’ community uses language that clouds meaning.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 18-19 (15-20mins)
- Discuss the concept of Euphemism. Why would people try to use a language that is less offensive and vaguer.
- Worksheet on ‘Euphemisms in The Giver’.
Closing Task: Discuss some answers as a class
Homework:
- Read chapter 20 of The Giver
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slip due tomorrow!
May 18, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT evaluate how our differences make us human.
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of ‘Sameness”.
Activity:
Closing Task: Love poems must be completed.
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of ‘Sameness”.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 16-17
- Discuss why Jonas’ relationship with the Giver might be the most dangerous relationship of all? (15min).
- Assignment: write a free verse love poem 8-10 lines on an existence or absence of love. Show the class examples.
Closing Task: Love poems must be completed.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slip due Friday!
May 17, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT reflect on aspects of the Giver’s community (climate is controlled, everyone works for common good,etc.); explore advantages that ‘Sameness’ might yield for a contemporary community.
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of ‘Sameness’; -Students will discuss if the loss of diversity is worth the gain of ‘Sameness’.
Activity:
Closing Task: Respond to question in their journals: What are some things a modern day community could do to eliminate racism but still keep diversity?
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of ‘Sameness’; -Students will discuss if the loss of diversity is worth the gain of ‘Sameness’.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 14-15 (15-20mins)
- Use a venn diagram to fill in everything that Jonas’s world has vs. what your world has. In the overlapping circle space note any similarities between worlds.
- Do a compare/contrast activity on the board. First column should list all of the advantages of ‘Sameness’. Second column should list all of the differences that make humans individual.
- Brainstorm some advantages of diversity. Do a ballot vote on whether or not the loss of diversity is worth the gain of sameness. Why/why not? Submit votes and read responses aloud, keeping responder’s names anonymous.
Closing Task: Respond to question in their journals: What are some things a modern day community could do to eliminate racism but still keep diversity?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slip due Friday!
May 16, 2016
Learning Target: SWB introduced to various colors and asked to walk around the room to describe feelings associated with colors; be encouraged to explore memories, emotions or associations with objects in relation to particular colors.
Language Objective: SWBAT analyze a love poem in relation to color.
Activity:
Closing Task: Journal Response: What do you think is the most severe pain? What do you think the Giver will transmit to Jonas to give him his first real impression of pain?
Homework:
Language Objective: SWBAT analyze a love poem in relation to color.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 11-12 (15-20mins)
- Read poem “As You Come In” to class.
- Reader Response worksheet: -How does the poem make you feel? -How does this poet feel about love? -What does the poet mean by “A year from now, /I may not love you” Choose what color you think the poem is. Make sure you have a few points to support your answers.
- Color poem activity
Closing Task: Journal Response: What do you think is the most severe pain? What do you think the Giver will transmit to Jonas to give him his first real impression of pain?
Homework:
- Read chapter 13 of The Giver
- Complete Colour Poem
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie permission slip due Friday!
May 13, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT explore the concept of memory; Students will be introduced to an object they are familiar with and asked to remember as much as possible about the object.
Language Objective: SWBAT connect memory to emotion.
Activity:
Closing Task: Choose one of the following: - draw the memory of snow as you think Jonas experiences it. OR -describe your first memory.
Homework:
Language Objective: SWBAT connect memory to emotion.
Activity:
- Listen to chapters 8-10
- As a class, discuss the concept of memory: -Why is memory important? -How do people accumulate memories?
- Reader-response: -In The Giver, what does the receiver of memories do? -Why is the Giver so tired and sad?
- Journal: Why is the first memory that the Giver chooses to transmit to Jonas one of snow? Is it possible that the Giver chooses snow because every snowflake is unique…? ( 1 Page)
Closing Task: Choose one of the following: - draw the memory of snow as you think Jonas experiences it. OR -describe your first memory.
Homework:
- Memory assignment
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Closing task homework
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Bring movie permission slips
May 12, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT think critically about their own Job Assignment; use their writing skills to express their opinions.
Language Objective: Students will work in groups in order to discuss the novel together;ask open-ended questions about the novel The Giver.
Activity:
Closing Task: Students must complete Job Assignments.
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will work in groups in order to discuss the novel together;ask open-ended questions about the novel The Giver.
Activity:
- Read or listen to chapter 5 and 7 (15-20mins)
- Students will be given an index card with a job assignment: -this is a job you must train to do -you have NO choice.
- Students will be asked to think about how they feel about their Job Assignment
- Handout on Job Assignment to complete in class. You may NOT trade assignments.
Closing Task: Students must complete Job Assignments.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Students must complete Job Assignments.
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Bring back movie permission slips
May 11, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the text in terms characters and community; gain an understanding of the concept of Rites of Passage.
Language Objective: Students will work in groups in order to discuss the novel together.
Activity:
Closing Task: You are the community psychiatrist: Write a 1/2 page psychiatrist’s report on Jonas’s character so far. What have you observed so far? Is Jonas acting strange? Does he need more medication? What are your Recommendations?
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will work in groups in order to discuss the novel together.
Activity:
- Recap last class and remind students about release vote.
- Carry out vote by reading the rule-breaking responses out loud. Vote on whether or not each response is worthy of release
- Read or listen to chapter 3 and 4 (15-20mins)
- Real Law or Not?
Closing Task: You are the community psychiatrist: Write a 1/2 page psychiatrist’s report on Jonas’s character so far. What have you observed so far? Is Jonas acting strange? Does he need more medication? What are your Recommendations?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Journal report
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Movie Permission slip
May 9-10, 2016
STAAR TESTING!
May 6, 2016
Learning Target: Students will be introduced to the novel, The Giver, by Lois Lowry; learn some background information about Lois Lowry.
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of release in regard to their own experiences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Leave the class reflecting on the word ‘release’ and tell them we will be voting next class on which of our own anonymous rule breakers should be released (10min).
Homework:
Language Objective: Students will discuss the concept of release in regard to their own experiences.
Activity:
- Introduce the novel and teach some background information on Lois Lowry (Biography, about her writing, her website) (10min)
- The Giver anticipation guide and survey (10min)
- Read or listen to chapter one to the class (10mins)
- Go back to pg. 9 and ask students what ‘release’ might mean? (Criminal action...release = some kind of punishment?)
Closing Task: Leave the class reflecting on the word ‘release’ and tell them we will be voting next class on which of our own anonymous rule breakers should be released (10min).
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
May 5, 2016
Learning Target: Students will gain an understanding of a Utopian society and a Dystopian Society.
Language Objective: share their ‘rule-breaking’ experiences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Have students brainstorm on board some ideas of what a perfect world might look like vs. a chaotic world (15min)
Homework:
Language Objective: share their ‘rule-breaking’ experiences.
Activity:
- Ask students to sit down and write a rule that they have broken. Students do not have to put their names (5min). Collect responses, they will be used for next class.
- Have students listen quietly while you read Ed Young’s Seven Blind Mice. Explain to the class that this book depicts the basic grounds for a utopian society. In order to get things done and make progress, everyone must have a common vision (15min).
- Provide students with handouts on Utopia and Dystopia: (15min).
Closing Task: Have students brainstorm on board some ideas of what a perfect world might look like vs. a chaotic world (15min)
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
May 4, 2016
Learning Target: Students will work in groups to define the term Community; work in groups to create community posters.
Language Objective: Work in groups to create community posters.
Activity:
Closing Task: Have students post their ‘Community Posters’ on a designated classroom wall. (5min)
Homework:
Language Objective: Work in groups to create community posters.
Activity:
- Students will work in groups to define the word Community and create posters, which express community (30mins)
- Students will share their posters with the class (15mins).
Closing Task: Have students post their ‘Community Posters’ on a designated classroom wall. (5min)
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
May 3, 2016
Learning Target: Students will use their creative ability to construct Individuality Maps.
Language Objective: Work in groups to share their Individuality Maps.
Activity:
Instructions: Have the students put their name in the center of the paper. Have the students draw five to ten things that they could not live without. Have the students describe themselves in terms of scenery, color and emotion.
Closing Task: Students will get into groups of four and share their Individuality Maps.(10min)
Homework:
Language Objective: Work in groups to share their Individuality Maps.
Activity:
- Present students with an Individuality Map example (5mins)
- -Students will create their own Individuality Map to describe themselves through art and Language.
- -Students will pick 5-10 things that they would not be able to live without and incorporate them onto their Individuality Map (25-35mins)
Instructions: Have the students put their name in the center of the paper. Have the students draw five to ten things that they could not live without. Have the students describe themselves in terms of scenery, color and emotion.
Closing Task: Students will get into groups of four and share their Individuality Maps.(10min)
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
May 2, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT demonstrate reading comprehension skills.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: What is your goal for the upcoming STAAR reading test?
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Review STAAR Master selections from last week and provide explanations for correct responses.
Closing Task: What is your goal for the upcoming STAAR reading test?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 29, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read a nonfiction piece and answer questions about word meaning, inference, summary, generalizing, and recalling facts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies Warm up
- Test over informational text. This will be a short fresh read with no more than 30 questions. Should only take 1 class period.
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 28, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the actions and thoughts of the characters to figure out how their motivations and conflicts move the plot.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Dailies warm up #96 Idioms
- read “Canines Courageous” & “The New Kid”
- Read and annotate the texts
- If time permits, Respond to reading: In “The New Kid”what does Nick learn from his experience with Willie? Use evidence from the text to support your response (at least ¾ of a page)
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 27, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Dailies warm up
- Prepare to read “Canines Courageous”
- Show students a video clip of heroic canines to provide context.
- Read and annotate the text
- Respond to reading: Why is “Canines Courageous a good title for this selection? Use evidence from the text to support your response (at least ¾ of a page)
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 26, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies Warm up
- Prepare to read mentor text “Milky Mystery”
- Show students a video clip of bioluminescence to provide context.
- Complete a TEDTALKS graphic organizer
- Read the text and annotate
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 25, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies warm up
- Prepare to read “Fizz Factory” & “Soda Fountain” by asking students if they have ever done any experiments with soda and mentos.
- Show students a video clip of the soda fountain experiment to provide context.
- Read and annotate both selections.
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 22, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read a nonfiction piece and answer questions about word meaning, inference, summary, generalizing, and recalling facts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Turn in dailies Practice
Homework:
Reminders:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies 8-10
- Test over informational text. This will be a short fresh read with no more than 30 questions. Should only take 1 class period.
Closing Task: Turn in dailies Practice
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 21, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT show how the characters' points of view are different from each other.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Reminders:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies Warm up 5-7
- Prepare to read mentor text “No Tall Tale”
- Model how to Annotate
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 20, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
Reminders:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Dailies warm up 1-4
- Prepare to read “The Man Who Could Fly” by showing students a video clip of the true life event.
- Model annotation and close reading
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of text to demonstrate comprehension.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 18-19, 2016
School closed due to weather conditions and high water. Be safe.
April 15, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read a nonfiction piece and answer questions about word meaning, inference, summary, generalizing, and recalling facts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Turn in Dailies Practice
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Test over informational text. This will be a short fresh read with no more than 25 questions. Should only take 1 class period.
- Dailies Practice 8-10
Closing Task: Turn in Dailies Practice
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 14, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Note: Progress reports sent home with students today!
Activity:
Closing Task: How has smog impacted the lives of people throughout history? Has enough been done to solve the problem?
Homework:
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Note: Progress reports sent home with students today!
Activity:
- Dailies warm up 5-7
- In a well-organized paragraph, explain what positive changes came from the killer smog of 1952.
- Mini lesson on central ideas and details
- Use “Killer Smog” to identify central ideas and details using a graphic organizer
Closing Task: How has smog impacted the lives of people throughout history? Has enough been done to solve the problem?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 13, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read expository text and synthesize ideas within the text, and make logical connections between it and other texts.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Activity:
- Turn in “First Rain” Analysis
- Dailies warm up 1-4
- Watch a video on the great smog of London.
- Prepare to read “The Killer Smog” by introducing vocabulary words for students to refer to as they read.
- Read “Killer Smog” as a class.
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 12, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the importance of graphical elements (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position) on the meaning of a poem.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Turn in “Debts” analysis if not turned in yesterday.
- Prepare to read second excerpt from “Out of the Dust” by reviewing vocabulary words.
- Analyze the second poem titled “First Rain” using STEP UP
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- "First Rain" analysis
- Pay overdue library fines.
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April 11, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the importance of graphical elements (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position) on the meaning of a poem.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Turn in “Dailies”
- Review poetic sound devices using “Nothing Gold Can Stay”.
- Prepare to read one of two excerpts from “Out of the Dust” by reviewing vocabulary words.
- Analyze the first poem titled “Debts” using STEP UP
Closing Task: Complete formative assessment of poem to demonstrate understanding.
Homework:
- Out of the dust "First Rain" analysis
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
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April 8, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT read a nonfiction piece and answer questions about word meaning, inference, summary, generalizing, and recalling facts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Test over informational text and connecting fiction piece
- This will be a short fresh read with no more than 25 questions. Should only take 1 class period.
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 7, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the importance of graphical elements such as capital letters, line length, and word position on the meaning of a poem.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: What story does the poem tell?
Homework:
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Prepare to read “Heroes We Never Name” by M. Lucille Ford (poem) by introducing vocabulary words for students to refer to as they read.
- Read poem
- Complete a poem analysis of “Heroes We Never Name” by M. Lucille Ford with a focus on its graphical elements
Closing Task: What story does the poem tell?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
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April 6, 2016
Materials Needed: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, Glue
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the importance of graphical elements such as capital letters, line length, and word position on the meaning of a poem.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share one thing you like about poetry and one thing you dislike, and one thing you wish you understood better about poetry.
Homework:
Learning Target: SWBAT analyze the importance of graphical elements such as capital letters, line length, and word position on the meaning of a poem.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by doing shared reading, retelling, answering questions and taking notes on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Mini lesson over poetry.
- Guided practice poem analysis
Closing Task: Share one thing you like about poetry and one thing you dislike, and one thing you wish you understood better about poetry.
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 5, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of a drama and provide evidence from that to support their understanding.
Language Objective: I’ll be able to make inferences when I’m listening to others speak.
Activity:
Closing Task: Quiz over drama
Homework:
Language Objective: I’ll be able to make inferences when I’m listening to others speak.
Activity:
- Mini lesson on inferencing.
- Discuss the following inferencing questions:
- In Scene 4, why does Medea help Jason?
- Based on Scene 5, what can you infer about Aeetes’s
Closing Task: Quiz over drama
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
April 4, 2016
Learning Target: SWBAT make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of a drama and provide evidence from that to support their understanding.
Language Objective: I’ll be able to make inferences when I’m listening to others speak.
Activity:
Closing Task: Student poll/survey: Jason is considered a hero. In your opinion, does he deserve that title? Is he the hero of this story?
Homework:
Language Objective: I’ll be able to make inferences when I’m listening to others speak.
Activity:
- Prepare to read the drama “The Fire-Breather” by introducing vocabulary words for students to refer to as they read.
- Ask students to brainstorm the qualities of a hero and write them on the whiteboard.
- Read the captions on the images, which provide context. Then assign parts and read the play aloud.
Closing Task: Student poll/survey: Jason is considered a hero. In your opinion, does he deserve that title? Is he the hero of this story?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
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April 1, 2016
Learning Target: I will read a nonfiction narrative and answer questions about word meaning, inference, summary, generalizing, and recalling facts.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Test over informational text.
- This will be a short fresh read with no more than 23 questions. Should only take 1 class period.
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 31, 2016
Learning Target: I will read expository text and (1) synthesize ideas within the text, (2) make logical connections between it and other texts, and (3) provide textual evidence to support my thinking.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: How can you tell cause & effect apart from problem & solution?
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Write 2 cause and effect examples from “The Snake That’s Eating Florida”
- Listen to “Sheepdogs to the Rescue”
- Take notes on problem & solution
- Write an example of problem solution from both articles
Closing Task: How can you tell cause & effect apart from problem & solution?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 30, 2016
Learning Target: I will read expository text and (1) synthesize ideas within the text, (2) make logical connections between it and other texts, and (3) provide textual evidence to support my thinking.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
Closing Task: How do humans contribute to the problem of invasive species?
Homework:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better.
Activity:
- Preview vocab. for article
- Listen to “The Snake that’s Eating Florida”
- Complete “exploring text features” assignment
- Mini Lesson on cause and effect
Closing Task: How do humans contribute to the problem of invasive species?
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 29, 2016
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- STAAR Writing Test
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 28, 2016
Learning Target:Demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills; demonstrate knowledge of written conventions.
Language Objective: Orally respond to review questions via jeopardy style game.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
Language Objective: Orally respond to review questions via jeopardy style game.
Activity:
- STAAR Writing Review- Jeopardy style!
Closing Task: N/A
Homework:
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Review for STAAR
- STAAR writing test tomorrow! Sleep well!
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 24, 2016
Learning Target:I will develop my drafts by choosing an appropriate organizational pattern and building on ideas; I will write an essay to establish a clear position.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share Controlling Idea and two topic sentences
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use new basic words and new vocabulary about this subject.
Activity:
- Generate Ideas for a prompt
- Write final draft in 26 lines
Closing Task: Share Controlling Idea and two topic sentences
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- STAAR writing test next Tuesday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
the_rosestrategyandthe11-minute_essay__1_.ppt | |
File Size: | 174 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
March 23, 2016
Learning Target: I will use all the reading skills I know, predicting, rereading, slowing down, questioning, to understand what I am reading.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better
Activity:
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better
Activity:
- STAAR Stations(7) 15 minute rotations!
- Start at a new station, one you did not complete on 3-21 or 3-22.
- After last station, you will have another 15 minutes to go to any station you did not finish.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- STAAR writing test next Tuesday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 21-22, 2016
Learning Target: I will use all the reading skills I know, predicting, rereading, slowing down, questioning, to understand what I am reading.
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better
Activity:
Closing Task: List two things you learned today in your stations.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
Language Objective: Before I read, I’ll use graphic organizers, illustrations, vocabulary lists and other strategies so I can understand better
Activity:
- STAAR Stations(7)
- Start at a new station, one you did not complete on 3-21.
- Start at a new station, one you did not complete on 3-21.
- 15 minute rotations!
Closing Task: List two things you learned today in your stations.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.
Reminders:
- 4th 9 wks starts today!
- STAAR writing test next Tuesday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
test_prep_rotations_record_sheet.docx | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | docx |
March 11, 2016
Learning Target: I will use all the reading skills I know, predicting, rereading, slowing down, questioning, to understand what I am reading.
Language Objective: I’ll listen closely to what my teacher and classmates say so I can learn new words, expressions, and language patterns.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share plans for spring break.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: I’ll listen closely to what my teacher and classmates say so I can learn new words, expressions, and language patterns.
Activity:
- Make up work day since grades are due and students may be out for Bear Crawl.
Closing Task: Share plans for spring break.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- End of grading period is today!
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 10, 2016
Learning Target: I will use all the reading skills I know, predicting, rereading, slowing down, questioning, to understand what I am reading.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by answering questions on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share a question that was hard or confusing.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by answering questions on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Revising and Editing Test
- Go over last week’s reading and writing test
- Finish expository essay
Closing Task: Share a question that was hard or confusing.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- End of grading period this Friday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 9, 2016
Learning Target: I will analyze informational texts using a rubric;
Language Objective: I’ll share information with my classmates when we work in groups Activity:
Closing Task: Review distinguishing features of STAAR writing rubric. Homework: Read Reminders:
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/4a59d5c5-e87f-4303-8fa5-d8d76a44e047 https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/4b9ed865-d6e2-4bfb-8e4f-ad4bc1a60453 |
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March 8, 2016
Learning Target: I will write a multi-paragraph essay to convey information about a topic.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
- Editing paragraph-Tuesday
- Revise and edit expository essay
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- End of grading period this Friday!
- Turn in any late work before this Wednesday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 7, 2016
Learning Target: I will write a multi-paragraph essay to convey information about a topic.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/9c581af1-50fd-48d3-a852-7ed91f3d3c3a
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
- Editing paragraph -Monday
- Revise and edit expository essay
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- End of grading period this Friday!
- Turn in any late work before this Wednesday!
- Pay overdue library fines.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/9c581af1-50fd-48d3-a852-7ed91f3d3c3a
March 4, 2016
Learning Target: I will use all the reading skills I know, predicting, rereading, slowing down, questioning, to understand what I am reading.
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by answering questions on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share a question that was hard or confusing.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: I’ll show that I can understand complex English by answering questions on what I’ve read about.
Activity:
- Reading & Writing STAAR practice test.
- If you finish early, take out expository essay from yesterday.
Closing Task: Share a question that was hard or confusing.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- Civil War Journal was due 2-26
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 3, 2016
Learning Target: I will write a multi-paragraph essay to convey information about a topic.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
- Editing paragraph + Quiz
- Write 26 line expository essay making sure to have the following: Hook, controlling idea, 2 topic sentences, supporting details, and a strong conclusion.
Closing Task: Peer conference
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- Civil War Journal was due 2-26
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 2, 2016
Learning Target: I will express information about a specific topic that is logically organized with appropriate facts and details and includes no
extraneous information or inconsistencies.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss and review what makes supporting details great.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
extraneous information or inconsistencies.
Language Objective: When I write, I’ll use lots of different sentence patterns, sentence lengths, and connecting words that combine phrases, clauses and sentences.
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Add supporting details for two topic sentences
- Choose a prompt to finish writing about.
Closing Task: Discuss and review what makes supporting details great.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is late!
- Civil War Journal was due 2-26
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
March 1, 2016
Learning Target: I will write a multi-paragraph essay to express information about a specific topic that contains a clearly stated purpose or controlling idea.
Language Objective: I’ll edit writing to fix grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling; I’ll share information with my classmates when we work in groups.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss which group wrote the best controlling idea and topic sentences and provide an explanation
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: I’ll edit writing to fix grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling; I’ll share information with my classmates when we work in groups.
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Choose a prompt out of 9 to write a controlling idea and two topic sentences on chart paper
- Gallery walk peer revise and edit, critique
Closing Task: Discuss which group wrote the best controlling idea and topic sentences and provide an explanation
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is due!
- Civil War Journal was due 2-26
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
February 29, 2016
Learning Target: Identify grammatical errors in an informational paragraph;I will infer using textual evidence; I will participate appropriately with other team members to discuss key issues.
Language Objective: I’ll edit my writing to fix my grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling; I’ll share information with my classmates when we work in groups
Activity:
Closing Task: Review distinguishing features of state rubric via Kahoot
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Language Objective: I’ll edit my writing to fix my grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling; I’ll share information with my classmates when we work in groups
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Analyze four expository essays, one of each score, using TEA STAAR writing rubric.
- Rate each essay based on the rubric
- Teacher will unveil actual scores
- Students will share with the class what they noticed and/or found interesting about the actual scores.
Closing Task: Review distinguishing features of state rubric via Kahoot
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Reading log is due 3-1, tomorrow!
- Civil War Journal was due 2-26
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
February 26, 2016
Learning Target: Demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills; demonstrate knowledge of written conventions.
Activity:
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph Quiz
- Soldier’s Heart Test
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Civil War Journal due
- Turn in any late work
- Reading log is due 3-1.
- Pay overdue library fines.
February 25, 2016
Learning Target: Identify grammatical errors in an informational paragraph; write an expository letter including relevant details from the text.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Write expository letter 5 from Charley’s perspective
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
- Reading log is due 3-1.
letter5instructions.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
February 24, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Revise Charley’s letter 4
- Listen to chapter 9, & 10
- Complete “What’s in a Name” for chapter 9, & 10
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
- Reading log is due 3-1
February 23, 2016
Learning Target: Identify grammatical errors in an original letter; write an expository letter including relevant details from the text.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Write expository letter 4 from Charley’s perspective
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
- Reading log is due 3-1.
letter4instructions.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
image-grammar-chart__1_.pdf | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
File Type: |
figurative_language_cheat_sheet.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
February 22, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Listen to chapter 6, 7, & 8
- Complete “What’s in a Name for chapter 6, 7, & 8
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
- Reading log is due 3-1.
February 20, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Editing paragraph
- Listen to chapter 6, 7, & 8
- Complete “What’s in a Name for chapter 6, 7, & 8
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
- Reading log is due 3-1.
February 19, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Writing sprint
- Complete blended poem for chapter 5
- Listen to chapter 6
- Complete “what’s in a name for chapter 6
Closing Task: Share title meaning with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading log is late.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
February 18, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share poem with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Letter 3 Quiz
- Listen to chapter 5
- Complete “what’s in a name for chapter 5
- Start item #8 in rubric - Blended Poem
Closing Task: Share poem with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading log is late.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
blended_poem_instructions.pdf | |
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File Type: |
February 17, 2016
Learning Target: Identify grammatical errors in an original letter; write an expository letter including relevant details from the text.
Activity:
**IF not done with test, you will go to testing lab. You are still responsible for today’s work .
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Revise and edit Charley’s letter 3
- Write letter #2 from Charley’s perspective
**IF not done with test, you will go to testing lab. You are still responsible for today’s work .
Closing Task: Share letters with an elbow partner
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading log is late.
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
letter_2_instructions.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
February 16, 2016
Learning Target: Demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Charley’s letter #2 quiz if absent Thursday or Friday
- Continue Reading Benchmark
- Read a book or work on letter 1 if done.
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading log due Today!
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
February 12, 2016
Learning Target: Demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Charley’s letter #2 quiz if absent
- Continue STAAR Reading Benchmark
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading log due 2-16-16 Library day!
- Reading Benchmark continues Tuesday!
- Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
February 11, 2016
Learning Target: Demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Charley’s letter #2 quiz
- Begin STAAR Reading Benchmark
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
- 3. Reading log due 2-16-16
- 4. Reading Benchmark continues tomorrow!
- 5. Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
- 6. Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
February 10, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss some key events of chapters 3 & 4.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
4. Reading Benchmark Tomorrow and Friday!
5. Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
6. Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
Activity:
- Revise and edit Charley's letter #2
- Listen to chapter 3 and 4
- Complete “What’s in a Name” for chapter 3 & 4
Closing Task: Discuss some key events of chapters 3 & 4.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
4. Reading Benchmark Tomorrow and Friday!
5. Civil War Journal due 2-26-16
6. Soldier’s Heart Test on 2-26-16
sh_chapters_3-4.pdf | |
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File Type: |
February 9, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share letter with an elbow partner.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Quiz for Charley’s Letter #1
- Complete “What’s in a Name” for chapter 1 & 2
- Write letter 1 from Charley’s point of view.
Closing Task: Share letter with an elbow partner.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
letter_1_instructions.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
February 8, 2016
Learning Target: Read a historical fiction novel to analyze how place and time influence the theme or message of a literary work.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share one thing you like about the novel so far.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Revise and Edit Charley’s Letter #1
- Read “A Soldier’s Heart” chapter 1 and 2
Closing Task: Share one thing you like about the novel so far.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in any late work
- Pay overdue library fines.
charlesgoddardsletter1.pdf | |
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File Type: |
sh_chapter_1-2.pdf | |
File Size: | 936 kb |
File Type: |
February 5, 2016
Pre-AP
Learning Target: Research different aspects of a soldier's life to better understand how Charley's life might have been as a soldier during the Civil War; Activity:
Closing Task: Turn in research. Homework: Read Reminders:
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Learning Target: Research different aspects of a soldier's life to better understand how Charley's life might have been as a soldier during the Civil War; Activity:
Closing Task: Turn in responses. Homework: Read Reminders:
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February 4, 2016
Pre-AP
Learning Target: Analyze the language used during the Civil War to better understand the diction in “A Soldier’s Heart”. Activity:
Closing Task: Share Civil War slang posters with the class. Homework: Read Reminders:
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Level
Learning Target: Research different aspects of a soldier's life to better understand how Charley's life might have been as a soldier during the Civil War. Activity:
Closing Task: Share one thing they learned from their research with the class. Homework: Read Reminders:
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February 3, 2016
Learning Target: Compare and contrast information gained about Company K Soldiers so as to understand our novel’s character experiences.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share knowledge gained from comparing with partners.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Company K card activity
- Compare and Contrast with a partner
Closing Task: Share knowledge gained from comparing with partners.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Turn in Civil War Map
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading Log is late.
February 2, 2016
Learning Target: Introduce the book Soldier's Heart to the class and tell them a few basic facts about the
Civil War so they have some information before reading the book.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Civil War so they have some information before reading the book.
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Complete background civil war map activity
- Go to Library
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Reading Log
February 1, 2016
Learning Target: Introduce the book Soldier's Heart to the class and tell them a few basic facts about the Civil War so they have some information before reading the book.
Activity:
Closing Task: End discussion on background knowledge of Civil War.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Intro to novel “A Soldier’s Heart”
- Set up journals
Closing Task: End discussion on background knowledge of Civil War.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Reading Log due tomorrow!
- Tomorrow is library day.
January 29, 2016
Learning Target: To demonstrate understanding of comma use in texts; to demonstrate comprehension of assigned readings.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share comma hunt findings
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing Quiz
- Complete Comma Hunt activity for both texts
- Complete any missing assignments
Closing Task: Share comma hunt findings
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in “Central Ideas & Details”, & Vocab. assignments or pink slip
- Reading Log due Feb. 2
January 28, 2016
Learning Target: To demonstrate understanding of comma use in texts; to demonstrate comprehension of assigned readings.
Activity:
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Prepare journal for novel unit
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in “Central Ideas & Details”, & Vocab. assignments or pink slip
- Reading Log due Feb. 2
soldiers_heart_journal_set_up.pptx | |
File Size: | 1223 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
January 27, 2016
Learning Target: To demonstrate understanding of comma use in texts; to demonstrate comprehension of assigned readings.
**Note: Progress Reports given to students today.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share comma hunt findings
Homework: Read
Reminders:
**Note: Progress Reports given to students today.
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Quiz for “Should Women do This” & “Girl Fighter Hero”
- Comma Hunt activity for both texts
Closing Task: Share comma hunt findings
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in “Central Ideas & Details”, & Vocab. assignments or pink slip
- Reading Log due Feb. 2
commahunt-1.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
commahuntnotes.docx | |
File Size: | 12 kb |
File Type: | docx |
January 26, 2016
Learning Target: To explain how Sybil Ludington and recent female graduates from the Army’s Ranger School have proved their capability.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss central ideas and details activity
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Preview vocabulary for “Should Women do This”
- Read “Should Women Do This?” as a class.
- Complete the core skills workout activity - central ideas and details
Closing Task: Discuss central ideas and details activity
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in “Making Inferences” assignment or pink slip
- Reading log due Feb.2
January 25, 2016
Learning Target: To learn about a teen’s heroic mission during the Revolutionary War.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss making inferences activity
Homework: Read, Complete vocab. for "Girl Fighter Hero"
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Project the Video Discussion Questions for students to preview.
- Watch the video - Time Machine: American Revolution
- Preview vocabulary
- Read the Play
- Complete the core skills workout activity - making inferences
Closing Task: Discuss making inferences activity
Homework: Read, Complete vocab. for "Girl Fighter Hero"
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in “Finding Text Evidence” assignment or pink slip
- Turn in Vivien Thomas essay & graphic organizer or a Pink Slip
girl_fighter_hero___should_women_do_this.pdf | |
File Size: | 829 kb |
File Type: |
January 22, 2016
Learning Target: To draw a conclusion about the plight of lions based on two nonfiction texts.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share answers to text evidence activity as a class
Homework: Read 20 minutes
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing + quiz
- Paired Text quiz
- Complete the Text Evidence activity sheet for paired texts
Closing Task: Share answers to text evidence activity as a class
Homework: Read 20 minutes
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Vivien Thomas essay & graphic organizer or a Pink Slip
January 21, 2016
Learning Target: To draw a conclusion about the plight of lions based on two nonfiction texts.
Activity:
Closing Task: Discuss essential questions as a class
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing (Wednesday)
- Watch “The Lion Whisperer” in action via youtube videos and discuss what is special about Kevin Richardson’s relationship with lions.
- Listen to “Meet the Lion Whisperer”
- Respond to close reading and critical thinking questions
Closing Task: Discuss essential questions as a class
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Vivien Thomas essay & graphic organizer or a Pink Slip
January 20, 2016
Learning Target: To draw a conclusion about the plight of lions based on two nonfiction texts.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share responses to questions as a class
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Preview vocabulary for paired texts.
- Read “Attack of the Man-Eaters”
- Discuss close reading questions in groups
Closing Task: Share responses to questions as a class
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Vivien Thomas essay & graphic organizer or a Pink Slip
attack_of_the_man-eaters.pdf | |
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January 19, 2016
Learning Target: to understand and recognize errors when revising and editing.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Go over Writing Benchmark
- Go to library
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Heart Map
- Turn in vocabulary work if you did not turn it in Wednesday.
- Turn in Vivien Thomas essay
January 15, 2016
Learning Target: to write a persuasive essay arguing that Vivien Thomas should be on a new stamp
Activity:
Closing Task: Share letters with the class.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing & Quiz
- Quiz over “The Man Who Saved a Thousand Babies”
- Write an essay arguing that Vivien Thomas should be on a new stamp.
Closing Task: Share letters with the class.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Heart Map
- Turn in vocabulary work if you did not turn it in Wednesday.
essay_instruction_vivien_thomas.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
persuasive_grahic_organizer.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
January 14, 2016
Learning Target: To understand that authors use different text structures to achieve different purposes, and one piece of writing can often have multiple text structures.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share how Vivien Thomas was a hero.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Exploring text features activity for “The Man Who Saved a Thousand Babies.
- Close reading and critical thinking questions
Closing Task: Share how Vivien Thomas was a hero.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Heart Map
- Turn in vocabulary work if you did not turn it in yesterday.
January 13, 2016
Learning Target: To understand that authors use different text structures to achieve different purposes, and one piece of writing can often have multiple text structures.
Activity:
Closing Task: I will share how the text features of the article help the reader comprehend the text.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Preview vocabulary. Assign the practice activity for homework.
- Read the article “The Man Who Saved a Thousand Babies”.
- Discuss essential questions
Closing Task: I will share how the text features of the article help the reader comprehend the text.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Heart Map
the-man-who-saved-babies-article.pdf | |
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January 12, 2016
Writing Benchmark
January 11, 2016
Learning Target: To demonstrate knowledge of figurative language and apply it in a literary context.
Activity:
Closing Task: 3-2-1
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Quiz over Lemon Brown
- Identify and use examples of figurative language in “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”
Closing Task: 3-2-1
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in Heart Map
January 8, 2016
Learning Target: Students will be able to understand the function of literary devices such as foreshadowing and flashback.
Activity:
Closing Task: Students will share if they think Greg’s conflict with his father has been resolved, and if so, how?
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Continue reading “Treasure of Lemon Brown”
- Students focus on foreshadowing, flashback, indirect characterization, direct characterization, dialect, plot, and figurative language.
Closing Task: Students will share if they think Greg’s conflict with his father has been resolved, and if so, how?
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in heart map.
January 7, 2016
Learning Target: Students will be able to understand the function of literary devices such as foreshadowing and flashback.
Activity:
Closing Task: Students will share any examples of conflict that they have noted.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Start reading “Treasure of Lemon Brown”
- Students focus on foreshadowing, flashback, indirect characterization, direct characterization, dialect, plot, and figurative language.
Closing Task: Students will share any examples of conflict that they have noted.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Pay overdue library fines.
- Turn in heart map.
January 6, 2016
Learning Target: Reflect on understanding of a treasure by making a personal connection.
Activity:
Homework: Read Reminders:
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December 16, 2015
Learning Target: Write a multiparagraph expository essay focusing on organization and progression, development of ideas, and use of language and conventions.
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Finish expository essay
- Conference with Mrs. Aounallah
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due yesterday, 12-15-15
- Pay overdue library fines.
expositoryessayexample.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
December 15, 2015
Learning Target:
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- 9 weeks common assessment ( 1st half)
- Go to library (2nd half)
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due today, 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.
- Pay overdue library fines.
December 14, 2015
Learning Target:
Activity:
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- 9 weeks common assessment
Closing Task: N/A
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due tomorrow, 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.
- Bring money to pay overdue library fines.
December 11, 2015
Learning Target: Write a multiparagraph expository essay focusing on organization and progression, development of ideas, and use of language and conventions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share final drafts
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing quiz
- Finalize rough draft: body paragraphs and conclusion using expository essay outline.
Closing Task: Share final drafts
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
- All MSGs must be in by today.
- 9 weeks common assessment Monday 12-14-15. Use your study guide to review.
December 10, 2015
Learning Target: Write a multiparagraph expository essay focusing on organization and progression, development of ideas, and use of language and conventions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share body paragraphs.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Continue rough draft: body paragraphs using expository essay outline.
Closing Task: Share body paragraphs.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
- All MSGs must be in by 12-11-15
December 9, 2015
Learning Target: Write a multiparagraph expository essay focusing on organization and progression, development of ideas, and use of language and conventions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share main ideas and intros.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Begin rough draft: introduction and body paragraph one using expository essay outline.
Closing Task: Share main ideas and intros.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
- All MSGs must be in by 12-11-15
December 8, 2015
Learning Target: Write a multiparagraph expository essay focusing on organization and progression, development of ideas, and use of language and conventions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share prewriting plans with a partner.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing Tuesday
- Prewrite and plan expository essay using prewriting planner.
Closing Task: Share prewriting plans with a partner.
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
- All MSGs must be in by 12-11-15
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December 7, 2015
Learning Target: Understand the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from text to support their understanding; Students will be able to explain a playwright’s
use of dialogue and stage directions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Respond to essential question: Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves?
Homework: Read
Reminders:
use of dialogue and stage directions.
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Wrap up “Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” - watch old and modern version of the teleplay.
Closing Task: Respond to essential question: Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves?
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
themonstersaredueonmaplestreetvenndiagram.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
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December 4, 2015
Learning Target: Understand the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from text to support their understanding; Students will be able to explain a playwright’s
use of dialogue and stage directions.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share responses
Homework: Read
Reminders:
use of dialogue and stage directions.
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Read Act 2
- Respond to open ended questions using textual evidence.
Closing Task: Share responses
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- End of 6 wk grading period today.
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
December 3, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use; Understand the structure and elements of a mob mentality and provide evidence from text to support their understanding.
Activity:
Closing Task: Share responses to Mob open ended question
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Pre-reading vocabulary
- Groups will discuss a Mob’s mentality; brainstorm how mobs form and gain strength
Closing Task: Share responses to Mob open ended question
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- End of 6 wk grading period this Friday.
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
December 2, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use; Understand the structure and elements of a mob mentality and provide evidence from text to support their understanding.
Activity:
Closing Task: 3-2-1
Homework: Read
Reminders:
Activity:
- Paragraph editing
- Notes on dramatic elements
Closing Task: 3-2-1
Homework: Read
Reminders:
- End of 6 wk grading period this Friday.
- Purple reading log due 12-15-15 (same day we go to library again and books are due.)
- Pay overdue library fines.
drama_notes_foldable.pdf | |
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File Type: |
December 1, 2015
Learning Target: Understand the structure and elements of drama.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. This Friday is the end of the 6 week marking period.
Activity:
- Paragraph Editing
- Introduce Drama Unit by going over key dramatic elements and taking notes
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. This Friday is the end of the 6 week marking period.
the_monsters_are_due_on_maple_street.pptx | |
File Size: | 2620 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
November 30, 2015
- Teacher out for Narrative/Expository writing workshop
Activity:
- Students will read a fiction and non-fiction piece from Scope magazine.
- Students will take a quiz over reading selections.
- Students will complete the “Lazy Editor” also from Scope.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. This Friday is the end of the 6 week marking period.
November 20, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Novel test tomorrow!
2. Hot pink reading log late!
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING BREAK! SEE YOU IN A WEEK!
Activity:
- Novel Test
- Complete characterization activity
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Novel test tomorrow!
2. Hot pink reading log late!
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING BREAK! SEE YOU IN A WEEK!
November 19, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Novel test tomorrow!
2. Hot pink reading late!
Activity:
- Add reading response pages to interactive notebook
- True False Quiz
- Read Novel
- Respond to “Finale”
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Novel test tomorrow!
2. Hot pink reading late!
November 18, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading late!
Activity:
- Add reading response pages to interactive notebook
- True False Quiz
- Read Novel
- Respond to “Peace in My Tribe”
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading late!
November 17, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading log due!
Activity:
- Add reading response pages to interactive notebook
- True False Quiz
- Read Novel
- Respond to “Good Morning World”
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading log due!
November 16, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading log due Tomorrow, 11-17-15.
Activity:
- Add reading response pages to interactive notebook
- Read Novel
- Respond to “The Valentine’s Day Massacre”
- True False Quiz
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Comma practice homework late!
2. Hot pink reading log due Tomorrow, 11-17-15.
November 13, 2015
Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of correct punctuation use, and demonstrate knowledge of reading comprehension skills.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due yesterday!
2. Hot pink reading log due Tuesday, 11-17-15.
Activity:
- Punctuation and Reading Test
- If time permits, Read novel
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due yesterday!
2. Hot pink reading log due Tuesday, 11-17-15.
November 12, 2015
Learning Target: Identify and use semi-colons; Analyze the author’s attitude towards Alex, and other characters; analyze the mood of certain parts in the novel.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due today!
2. Punctuation & Reading test Tomorrow!
3. Hot pink reading log due Tuesday, 11-17-15.
Activity:
- Thursday’s Warm-up hyphens
- Read novel
- Find examples of tone and mood words from the novel
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due today!
2. Punctuation & Reading test Tomorrow!
3. Hot pink reading log due Tuesday, 11-17-15.
November 11, 2015
Learning Target: Identify and use semi-colons; Analyze the author’s attitude towards Alex, and other characters; analyze the mood of certain parts in the novel.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due Tomorrow!.
2. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15.
Activity:
- Wednesday’s Warm-up colon
- Read novel
- Find examples of tone and mood words from the novel
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1.Comma practice due Tomorrow!.
2. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15.
November 10, 2015
Learning Target: Identify and use semi-colons; Analyze the author’s attitude towards Alex, and other characters; analyze the mood of certain parts in the novel.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
2.Comma practice due 11-12-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15.
Activity:
- Tuesday’s Warm-up Semi-colon
- Tone & Mood discussion and mini lesson
- Read novel
- Find examples of tone and mood words from the novel
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
2.Comma practice due 11-12-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15.
November 9, 2015
Learning Target: Identify and use semi-colons; Identify and understand meaning of figurative language in a novel;
Activity:
Homework: Read! Comma practice.
Reminders:
1. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
2.Comma practice due 11-13-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15. Notes can be found under Warm-ups tab.
Activity:
- Turn in and Finish figurative language scavenger hunt (10 minutes)
- Warm-up on Semi-colon
- Respond to “The Ball Falls”
- Read novel
Homework: Read! Comma practice.
Reminders:
1. Hot pink reading log due 11-17-15.
2.Comma practice due 11-13-15.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15. Notes can be found under Warm-ups tab.
November 6, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of commas; Understand how characterization affects the meaning of a story.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log late! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes due today.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15. Notes can be found under Warm-ups tab.
Activity:
- Quiz on comma rules
- Read “The Ball Falls”
- Quiz IV
- Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt using novel
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log late! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes due today.
3. Punctuation test 11-13-15. Notes can be found under Warm-ups tab.
figurative_langauge_hunt_.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
November 5. 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of commas; Understand how characterization affects the meaning of a story.
Activity:
- Thursday’s comma warm up
- Read “Happy Holidays”
- Reading response “Happy Holidays”
- Go to Book Fair!
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log late! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning. Due Tomorrow.
3. Study for comma rules quiz.
Comma Rules Covered in Class
#1) Use a comma to separate items in a series.
#2) Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that come before a noun.
#3) Use a comma before FANBOYS when they join independent clauses (mama clauses) in a compound sentence.
#4) Use a comma to set off an expression that interrupts a sentence, to set off words that are used in direct address, and to set off parenthetical expressions.
#5) Use a comma after certain introductory words, phrases, and clauses.
November 4, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of commas; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log late! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
3. Book fair is this week! We go on Thursday!
Activity:
- Comma warm up
- Finish finding examples of imagery in the novel and explain what image was created in your mind.
- Read novel
- Characterize Alex
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log late! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
3. Book fair is this week! We go on Thursday!
November 3, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of commas; Analyze the development of the imagery through the word choice.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due today! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
3. Book fair is this week!
Activity:
- Comma warm up
- Imagery discussion and notes
- Read novel
- Find examples of imagery in the novel and explain what image was created in your mind.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due today! New reading log due 11-17-15.
2. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
3. Book fair is this week!
November 2, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of commas; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due Tomorrow, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
4. Book fair is this week!
Activity:
- Comma warm up
- Reading response to “Laurie Meets Sol” chapter.
- True/False Quiz for pages 54-73
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due Tomorrow, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Capitalization re-takes happening this week in the morning.
4. Book fair is this week!
October 30, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of capitalization; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- Capitalization Test
- Reading response to “Plan B” chapter.
- Catch up on reading. Everyone should be on page 63.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 29, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of capitalization; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
4. Study for your Capitalization quiz tomorrow!
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization: Grab a sticky note, and find an example of capitalization rule #4&5 in pages 1-49 of our novel. When finished, turn it in at the table. Make sure your name is on it.
- Read up to page 53
- Quiz on pages 1-53
- Read novel for 15 minutes or up to page 63
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
4. Study for your Capitalization quiz tomorrow!
October 28, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of capitalization; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization: Grab a sticky note, and find an example of capitalization rule #2&3 in pages 1-34 of our novel. When finished, turn it in at the table. Make sure your name is on it.
- Respond and share: If your life had a “spam filter” as Alex proposes, what would it filter out and why?
- Read novel for 20 minutes
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 27, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of capitalization; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
What kind of person is Laurie? Describe her looks, actions and personality.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization: Grab a sticky note, and find an example of capitalization rule #1 in pages 1-17 of our novel. When finished, turn it in at the table. Make sure your name is on it.
- Describe the interaction/exchange between Alex’s mom and dad after the accident. What does this tell you about their relationship?
- Read for 20 minutes.
What kind of person is Laurie? Describe her looks, actions and personality.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 26, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of capitalization; Analyze the development of the plot through the characterization of main characters.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Notes on Characterization
- Read novel for 20 minutes
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 23, 2015
Learning Target: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Finish creating a Gnome using a pre-made template. Be Creative!
- Share completed Gnome’s autobiography/identification card. Complete sentences, correct capitalization, and punctuation should be used with a dash of creativity.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 22, 2015
Learning Target: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Create a Gnome using a pre-made template. Be Creative!
- Complete your Gnome’s autobiography/identification card. Complete sentences, correct capitalization, and punctuation should be used with a dash of creativity.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 21, 2015
Learning Target: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
Handout: ISN rubric & New reading log to absent students.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
Handout: ISN rubric & New reading log to absent students.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Introduce the novel Notes From the Midnight Driver
- Kernel Essay: Have you ever done something you totally regretted? Write about a time when you made a choice that you ended up regretting.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
2. Scavenger hunt is late
3. Pink reading log is late.
October 20, 2015
Learning Target: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
Handout: ISN rubric.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
Handout: ISN rubric.
Activity:
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Students will turn in the scavenger hunt assigned yesterday.
- Students will discuss re-reading anticipatory set.
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due November 3rd, and requires parent signature.
October 19, 2015
Learning Target: Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
Handout: New RR pass and ISN rubric.
Activity: 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due Tomorrow, and requires parent signature.
Handout: New RR pass and ISN rubric.
Activity: 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- 5-10 minute warm up on capitalization
- Students will complete a scavenger hunt in order to gain background information for our novel Notes From The Midnight driver
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due Tomorrow, and requires parent signature.
notes_from_the_midnight_driver_scavenger_hunt.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
nftmdpre-readinganticipatoryset.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
October 16, 2015
Learning Target: Students will explore types of characters, and elements of plot.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Today.
3. Restroom pass due Today!
Activity:
- Read “Spider’s Curse” and identify the basic literary elements - character & conflict
- Go over 9 weeks exam
- Work on reading log
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Today.
3. Restroom pass due Today!
October 15, 2015
Learning Target: Students will explore character, and elements of plot.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is this Friday.
3. Restroom pass due this Friday!
Activity:
- Mini Lesson on types of characters with a focus on protagonist, antagonist, static, and round characters.
- Read “Spider’s Curse” and identify the basic literary elements - character & conflict
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is this Friday.
3. Restroom pass due this Friday!
scope-spiders_curse-literaryelements.pdf | |
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scope-the_spider_curse-play.pdf | |
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October 14, 2015
Learning Target: Students correct grammatical errors and revise sloppy writing in a short nonfiction article. Students practice using affect and effect while reading about the fascinating human skeleton.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is this Friday.
3. Restroom pass due this Friday!
Activity:
- Read “Why We Love This Stupid Cat” and make corrections to grammatical errors.
- Read “Grammar Goes to The Grave” and practice the correct use of affect and effect.
- Work on Reading log
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is this Friday.
3. Restroom pass due this Friday!
scope-whywelovethiscat-lazyeditor-.pdf | |
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scope-grammargoestothegrave.pdf | |
File Size: | 282 kb |
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scope-commonly_confused_words-lazyeditor-run-on_sentences.pdf | |
File Size: | 211 kb |
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scope-grammar-affecteffect.pdf | |
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October 13, 2015
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate understanding of literary nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Identify mistakes made on Brushstroke test and correct them.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Friday.
3. Restroom pass due Friday!
Activity:
- District 9 wks Common Assessment
- Brushstroke test corrections if eligible ( No MSG's and must have turned in a completed the Brushstroke booklet review.)
- Work on Reading log
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Friday.
3. Restroom pass due Friday!
October 12,2015
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate understanding of literary nonfiction, fiction, and poetry.
Activity:
1. District 9 wks Common Assessment
Closing task: N/A
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Friday, 10-16-15.
3. Restroom pass due Friday, 10-16-15!
Activity:
1. District 9 wks Common Assessment
Closing task: N/A
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Last day to submit msg’s is Friday, 10-16-15.
3. Restroom pass due Friday, 10-16-15!
October 9, 2015
Learning Target: 1)Demonstrate knowledge of the function of absolutes, appositives, adjectives out of order, participles, and action verbs. 2) Understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary fiction & nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding.
Activity:
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft. Last day to submit 10-16-15.
3. District Common Assessment Monday!
Activity:
- 5 Brushstrokes Test - Turn in Brushstroke booklet
- Students will read the following selection and respond to questions after reading as a review for their upcoming DCA: “The Tornado”
Homework: Read!
Reminders:
1. Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft. Last day to submit 10-16-15.
3. District Common Assessment Monday!
scope-thetornado-nonfiction-poetryanalysis.pdf | |
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October 8, 2015
Learning Target: To synthesize information about the role of sugar in our lives from two articles and an infographic.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
3. Brushstroke test this Friday!
Activity:
- Read an Informational text: “How Candy Conquered America” & “This Cupcake is Trying to Hurt You”
- Answer questions to synthesize information from “How Candy Conquered America” and “This Cupcake Is Trying to Hurt You” then check the box that shows where the information comes from.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
3. Brushstroke test this Friday!
scope-september-pairedtexts_candy.pdf | |
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making_inferences_textfeatures_candypairedtexts.pdf | |
File Size: | 152 kb |
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October 7, 2015
Learning Target: Identify, use, and understand the function of absolutes, appositives, adjectives out of order, participles, and action verbs.
Activity:
**Teachers out for writing workshop full day.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
3. Brushstroke test this Friday!
Activity:
**Teachers out for writing workshop full day.
- Students complete a Review on the five Brushstrokes
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
3. Brushstroke test this Friday!
October 6, 2015
Learning Target: Students are expected to analyze the importance of graphical elements (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position) on the meaning of a poem.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
Activity:
- Turn in your Reading Log & “The Evil Swirling Darkness” or a pink slip, 1 for each assignment missing (note: pink slips do not replace missing work)
- Take quiz on “The Evil Swirling Darkness”
- Identify poetic elements in “Up From Slavery”
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-20-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due last Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
scope-poetry_dive-nonfiction-poetryanalysis.pdf | |
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File Type: |
2wk_independentreadingform__1_.doc | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | doc |
October 2, 2015
Learning Target: The student will learn to identify examples of figurative language in a mentor text. Students will identify nonfiction elements.
Activity: Turn in your rough draft.
Homework: "The Evil Swirling Darkness" Read, Think, Explain
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
Activity: Turn in your rough draft.
- Review figurative language
- Read “The Evil Swirling Darkness”
- Identify nonfiction elements in “The Evil Swirling Darkness”
- Take quiz on “The Evil Swirling Darkness”
Homework: "The Evil Swirling Darkness" Read, Think, Explain
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts. I also need Rough Draft.
the_evil_swirling_darkness-nonfiction.pdf | |
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scope-nonfictionelements-level.pdf | |
File Size: | 125 kb |
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scope-nonfictionelements-pre-ap.pdf | |
File Size: | 124 kb |
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October 1, 2015
Learning Target: The student will learn to identify and write examples of figurative language and use textual evidence to support understanding.
Activity: Turn in your rough draft.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts.
Activity: Turn in your rough draft.
- Mini lesson on figurative language
- Identify figurative language in “Young Blue Eyes”
- Write examples of figurative language
- Identify figurative language in a mentor text
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts.
September 30, 2015
Learning Target: The student will learn how to make complex inferences about conflict and use textual evidence to support understanding.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Action verbs
- Mini lesson on conflict
- Identify conflict in “Young Blue Eyes”
- Find action verbs in the reading
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay was due Monday. If turned in today or after today, -30pts.
conflict_notes_for_absent_students.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
September 29, 2015
Learning Target: The student will learn how to make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay was due yesterday (-15 points). If turned in after today, -30pts.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Action verbs
- Read, “Young Blue Eyes” and annotate looking for plot development, conflict, and point of view.
- Plot out “Young Blue Eyes”
- Find action verbs in the reading
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay was due yesterday (-15 points). If turned in after today, -30pts.
September 28. 2015
Learning Target: The student will learn how to make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
Activity:
Closing task: Reading 3-2-1: students record three of the most important ideas from the text, two supporting details for each of the ideas, and one question they have about each of the ideas.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay is due today. Tomorrow it will be late (-15 points).
Activity:
- Warm-up: Action verbs
- Mini lesson on plot
- Read, “Young Blue Eyes” and annotate looking for plot development, conflict, and point of view.
- Find action verbs in the reading
Closing task: Reading 3-2-1: students record three of the most important ideas from the text, two supporting details for each of the ideas, and one question they have about each of the ideas.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders:
1. **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
2. **Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
3. Essay is due today. Tomorrow it will be late (-15 points).
September 25, 2015
Learning Target: Students will complete and type final draft of their expository essay.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your weekend if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Adjectives Out of Order & Participles Quiz
- Complete Final draft
- Submit to google classroom
Homework: Enjoy your weekend if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
quiz_on_participles___adjectives_out_of_order.pdf | |
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expositorystudentfriendlyrubric.pdf | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
File Type: |
September 24, 2015
Learning Target: Students will complete draft, and revise and edit a multi-paragraph expository essay to convey information about a topic that includes a clearly stated controlling idea, and presents an effective introduction.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Adjectives Out of Order
- Complete Rough draft
- Revise and edit
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
September 23, 2015
Learning Target: Students will draft a multi-paragraph expository essay to convey information about a topic that includes a clearly stated controlling idea, and presents an effective introduction.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Adjectives Out of Order
- Finish planning outline for expository essay
- Complete Introduction and Body paragraph 1
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Reminders: **Reading log is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test Grades were entered 9-21. You have until next Tuesday 10-29-15 to re-test.
expository_paper_rough_draft_1.docx | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | docx |
September 22, 2015
Learning Target: Students will generate ideas to write a multi-paragraph expository essay to convey information about a topic that includes a clearly stated controlling idea, and presents an effective introduction.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
**Students were given a daily reading log. It is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test grades were posted. Students need to check grades to determine if they want/need to re-test. Re-test policy form must be turned in to me. Last day to re-test is next Tuesday 10-29-15.
Activity:
- Warm-up: Adjectives Out of Order
- Mini Lesson on generating ideas and complete a writing sprint (generating ideas section of notebook)
- Begin planning for expository essay (writing folder)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
**Students were given a daily reading log. It is due on 10-6-15, and requires parent signature.
**Test grades were posted. Students need to check grades to determine if they want/need to re-test. Re-test policy form must be turned in to me. Last day to re-test is next Tuesday 10-29-15.
retest__policy.pdf | |
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File Type: |
2wk_independentreadingform__1_.doc | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | doc |
September 21, 2015
Learning Target: Students will generate ideas to write a multi-paragraph expository essay to convey information about a topic that includes a clearly stated controlling idea, and presents an effective introduction.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity:
- Warm-up: Adjectives Out of Order
- Mini Lesson on generating ideas and complete a writing sprint (generating ideas section of notebook)
- Begin planning for expository essay (writing folder)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
staar-g7-expository_writing.rtf | |
File Size: | 109 kb |
File Type: | rtf |
September 18, 2015
Learning Target: Recognize and identify the five kinds of supporting details. Apply this understanding to writing supporting sentences.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity:
- Warm-up: Participles
- Mini Lesson on the five kinds of supporting details for expository body paragraphs. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 17, 2015
_Learning Target: Demonstrate understanding of previously taught standards.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day!
Activity:
- Unit 1 Test
Homework: Enjoy your day!
September 16, 2015
Learning Target: Review author’s purpose, theme, absolutes, appositives, and expository essay writing structure.
Activity:
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity:
- Warm-up: Participles
- Complete unit test 1 study guide.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 15, 2015
Learning Target: Review leads, controlling idea, and supporting details for expository writing.
Activity: Turn in your homework (BLM 19-20)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity: Turn in your homework (BLM 19-20)
- Warm-up: Participles
- Write supporting sentences for main ideas.
- Conference with Mrs. Aounallah
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 14, 2015
Learning Target: Write an introductory paragraph that includes a lead and controlling idea.
Activity: Turn in your homework.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity: Turn in your homework.
- Warm-up: Participles
- Mini Lesson on writing an introduction with a lead and controlling idea. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 11, 2015
Learning Target: Revise an ineffective lead for an introductory paragraph.
Activity: Turn in your homework (BLM 13-14). Progress reports submitted today.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity: Turn in your homework (BLM 13-14). Progress reports submitted today.
- Warm-up: Appositives Quiz
- Mini Lesson on revising and rewriting lead sentences for an introduction. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 10, 2015
Learning Target: Apply each of the six techniques to complete a lead in an introductory paragraph.
Activity: “The Dragon” & “Summer” are late.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity: “The Dragon” & “Summer” are late.
- Warm-up: Appositives (Craft Section of notebook)
- Mini Lesson on writing lead sentences for an introduction. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 9, 2015
Learning Target: Recognize a lead and thesis statement in an introductory paragraph. Identify six different techniques for writing an effective lead.
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” & “Summer” or a pink slip if you did not turn in Friday.
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” & “Summer” or a pink slip if you did not turn in Friday.
- Warm-up: Appositives (Craft Section of notebook)
- Mini Lesson on leads and controlling idea. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day if you finished all your work in class!
September 8, 2015
Learning Target: Recognize a lead and thesis statement in an introductory paragraph. Identify six different techniques for writing an effective lead.
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” & “Summer” or a pink slip if you did not turn in Friday.
Homework: Enjoy your day!
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” & “Summer” or a pink slip if you did not turn in Friday.
- Warm-up: Appositives (Craft Section of notebook)
- Library day: check out books
- If time permits, Mini Lesson on leads and controlling idea. (Craft section of notebook)
Homework: Enjoy your day!
September 4, 2015
Learning Target: Students will write supporting sentences for a main idea.
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” if you did not turn in yesterday.
Activity: Turn in “The Dragon” if you did not turn in yesterday.
- Warm-up: Absolutes Quiz
- Mini Lesson on main idea and supporting details.
- Use “How to Make a Pizza” and brainstorm three details that illustrate and explain each main idea sentence.
- Brainstorm three details that illustrate and explain each main idea sentence independently for “Summer”.
- Students will share their work and decide “Which sentences are clear? Which ones overlap? Do they all support the main idea and the overall topic?
September 3, 2015
Learning Target: Students will learn about the characteristics of an expository essay such as organization and structure.
Activity: Warm-up: Absolutes
Activity: Warm-up: Absolutes
- Mini Lesson on Expository essay organization and structure.
- Read “The Invention of Foods” aloud, discuss the structure, and identify the structural elements of an expository essay.
- Students will write down one thing they are confused / unsure of in regards to expository essay structure.
September 2, 2015
Learning Target: Students will learn about the characteristics of an expository essay such as organization and structure.
Activity: Turn in Friday’s homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
Activity: Turn in Friday’s homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
- Warm-up: Absolutes
- Mini Lesson on Expository essay organization and structure.
- Read “The Dragon” aloud, discuss the structure, and identify the structural elements of an expository essay.
- Students will write down 3 things they noticed an expository essay must have.
September 1, 2015
Learning Target: Students will recognize author’s purpose.
Activity: Turn in Friday’s homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
Activity: Turn in Friday’s homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
- Warm-up: Absolutes
- Take notes on author’s purpose.
- Read “Hey Kids Get a Haircut” aloud, discuss author’s purpose, and identify the author’s purpose.
- Students will write to explain the difference between the theme of a literary work and the author’s purpose in an expository text.
August 31, 2015
Learning Target: Students will identify the theme in a text and make a real world connection.
Activity: Turn in homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
Activity: Turn in homework (essay) or pink slip if you don’t have it.
- Warm-up: Absolutes
- Listen to song “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift and notice the theme of the song.
- Read “Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto aloud, discuss possible themes, and choose the overall central message.
- Students will respond with a personal anecdote explaining how the themes in both the song and the text apply to their own lives.
August 28, 2015
Activity:
- Turn in signed syllabus.
- Get pocket folder to set up writing folder.
- Write an expository essay.
- Students will write to explain why it is important to have a finished and unfinished section in the writing folder.
August 26-27, 2015
Activity:
- Set up Interactive Student Notebook
- 3-2-1 writing strategy to share with the teacher 3 things they found out about interactive notebooks, 2 interesting or unusual things about interactive notebooks, and 1 question they still have about interactive notebooks on a index card.
isn_rubric.docx | |
File Size: | 23 kb |
File Type: | docx |
August 25, 2015
Activity:
- Homework: Please turn in items you took home.
- Take notes on the policies and procedures for the classroom. Take syllabus home to get signatures.
- Play a game on Kahoot over classroom policies and procedures.
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August 24, 2015
Activity:
4. Share puzzle pieces with class.
Homework: Please bring items you would like to paste on your interactive notebook cover.
- Welcome back! Let’s take a picture!
- Complete a student resume; turn it in.
- Complete a puzzle piece and decorate it with your name and designs/decorations of your choice.
4. Share puzzle pieces with class.
Homework: Please bring items you would like to paste on your interactive notebook cover.
firstdayofschoolstudentresume.pdf | |
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