Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wednesday, September 30

Due: Pre-Writing for Charlie Essay

In class, students completed a short lesson about apostrophe usage. Then, we discussed what an introduction paragraph and thesis statement are. Finally, students were given te remainder of class time to work on their introduction paragraph.

HW: Finish introduction paragraph!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tuesday, September 29

Due: None

In class students received their first Writing Test score and reviewed the scoring rubric for the test. Then, students practiced pre-writing and began working on the pre-writing for their Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Essay.

HW: Finish Pre-Writing!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Friday, September 25

Due: Book in class :)

In class students took their vocabulary quiz and then read books.

HW: zErO

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Thursday, September 24

Due: None

In class students reviewed our discussion yesterday about essay organization. Then, students did an activity called "Visiting Canada" where they put together the pieces of an argumentative essay about Canada. Finally, we played a review game for our vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

HW: Study for quiz tomorrow and bring book!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wednesday, September 23

Due: Flashcards

In class students took notes about writing and paper organization.

HW: Study for vocab quiz Friday

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22

Due: None.

In class we FINISHED Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and then took some notes on Writing.

HW: Vocab List #3 Flashcards due tomorrow!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Monday, September 21

Due: None

In class we continued watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and students received their 3rd Vocabulary List.

HW: Vocab Flashcards due Wednesday!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friday, September 18

Due: Book in class

In class students took their vocabulary quiz and read their independent reading books.

HW: Read! (and watch Carolina football)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Thursday, September 17

Due: None.

In class, students reviewed for their vocabulary quiz. Then we continued watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

HW: Study for Vocab Quiz tomorrow and bring your book to class!!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Wednesday, September 16

Due: Vocab 2 Flashcards & Grammar #2 Worksheet

In class, students read their books for about 10-15 minutes. Then, we discussed the grammar worksheet and started watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

HW: Study for Vocab Quiz Friday and bring candy tomorrow for a webami!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Tuesday, September 15

Due: None.

In class, students continued reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Then, students completed a handout called "Plot the Play" and we discussed their thoughts. Finally, students began work with synonyms and antonyms (and their vocabulary).

HW: Vocabulary Flashcards due tomorrow. Finish grammar worksheet for tomorrow.

Monday, September 14

Due: None.

In class I returned some work and reviewed with students my expectation for their work. We then continued reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

HW: None.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Friday, September 11

Due: "Set the Stage" Worksheet and Independent Reading Book

In class students completed a practice EOG reading and questions. Then, they had the remainder of class time to read their books and/or work on reading reflection handouts.

HW: read always!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Thursday, September 10

Due: A Play is Different WS

In class, students completed a warm up where they practiced organization in writing. Then, we continued reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

HW: Finish "Set the Stage" worksheet and bring independent reading book Friday!

Wednesday, September 9

Due: None.

In class, students comleted a warm up reflection of Obama's speech on Tuesday. Then, we continued reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and students started work on a worksheet entitled "A Play is Different."

HW: A Play is Different WS due tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Tuesday, September 8

Due: SSR Goals Sheet

In class, students turned in their SSR goals handout. Then, I passed back student reading diagnostics from last week and had students complete a handout which told me which type of EOG question they missed the most. Then, I introduced Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and we began reading the play!

HW: None!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Friday, September 4

Due: Must have independent reading books in class!

In class, students took their first vocabulary quiz. Then, kids read their independent reading books for the remainder of class.

HW: Get your SSR Goals sheet signed by a parent for Tuesday! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Thursday, September 3

Due: None.

1st & 2nd Periods: State Writing Test #1

3rd, 6th, and 8th Periods: I explained the SSR Project for this quarter and gave students independent reading time for the rest of class.

HW: (a) Study for Vocab. Quiz tomorrow (b) Bring IRB to class tomorrow and (c) Get SSR Goals sheet signed by a parent for Tuesday!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Wednesday, September 2

Due: Vocabulary Flashcards

In class, students wrote about and discussed the "steps" to writing an academic essay. Then, students went to the library to choose their Independent Reading Books.

HW: Vocab. Quiz Friday. Make sure you have a book with you in class TOMORROW!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Tuesday, September 1

Due: None.

Today students completed their Reading Diagnostic in class.

HW: Vocabulary Flashcards due tomorrow.

**Remember you have a Vocabulary QUIZ on Friday!