Due: None.
In class students received the 4th vocab list for this quarter. Then, we discussed the Bronx masquerade questions from last week. Finally, the kids completed an imagery activity about Shel Silverstein.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday
If you missed class last Tuesday, do the back of #14 (Figurative Language Review) for tomorrow
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 20
Due: Independent reading books and quiz corrections
In class, students took their 3rd vocab quiz and read their books.
HW: Enjoy the Weekend!
In class, students took their 3rd vocab quiz and read their books.
HW: Enjoy the Weekend!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19
Due: None.
In class student continued reading Bronx and filling out their character charts. Then, they completed a "magic square" to review for their quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for vocab quiz tomorrow
Bring a book to class to read
Vocab Quiz 2 corrections
In class student continued reading Bronx and filling out their character charts. Then, they completed a "magic square" to review for their quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for vocab quiz tomorrow
Bring a book to class to read
Vocab Quiz 2 corrections
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 18
Due: Vocab 3 Flashcards and "Message to a Friend" poem
In class, students wrote a half page responding to the questions: Of the characters we have read about so far, who do you relate to the most? Explain.
Then, we discussed the "Bronx Masquerade Questions" from Monday. Finally, kids took notes on sound devices in poetry and looked for examples in the song "Summer in the City."
HW: Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday :)
In class, students wrote a half page responding to the questions: Of the characters we have read about so far, who do you relate to the most? Explain.
Then, we discussed the "Bronx Masquerade Questions" from Monday. Finally, kids took notes on sound devices in poetry and looked for examples in the song "Summer in the City."
HW: Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday :)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Tuesday, November 17
Due: Bronx Questions WS
In class, students had a few minutes to work on their questions and then turned them in. Then, they read in Bronx and filled in their character chart. finally, students were given time to start writing a "Message to a Friend" poem.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards & "Message to a Friend" Poem due tomorrow :)
In class, students had a few minutes to work on their questions and then turned them in. Then, they read in Bronx and filled in their character chart. finally, students were given time to start writing a "Message to a Friend" poem.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards & "Message to a Friend" Poem due tomorrow :)
Monday, November 16
Due: Letter Poem :)
In class, students received their 3rd vocabulary list for the quarter. Then, students continued reading Bronx and filling in their character chart. Finally, students had time to work on their Bronx Questions in class.
HW: Finish Bronx Questions and Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday!
In class, students received their 3rd vocabulary list for the quarter. Then, students continued reading Bronx and filling in their character chart. Finally, students had time to work on their Bronx Questions in class.
HW: Finish Bronx Questions and Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, November 12
Due: Vocab. Flashcards
In class students continued reading Bronx and started writing their "Letter Poems" in class.
HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow; bring a book to class Friday; Letter Poem due Monday
In class students continued reading Bronx and started writing their "Letter Poems" in class.
HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow; bring a book to class Friday; Letter Poem due Monday
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 10
Due: None.
In class students took notes on different types of poetry and then we started reading Bronx Masquerade and filling out character charts!
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Thursday - Enjoy your day off!
In class students took notes on different types of poetry and then we started reading Bronx Masquerade and filling out character charts!
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Thursday - Enjoy your day off!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 9
Due: None.
In class, students turned in their TOC and we introduced a new unit. In class we will be reading Bronx Masquerade - a book which discusses the Harlem Renaissance, life in the Bronx, and poetry! We discussed some of these themes today and will begin reading tomorrow.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Thursday! Vocab. Quiz Friday :)
In class, students turned in their TOC and we introduced a new unit. In class we will be reading Bronx Masquerade - a book which discusses the Harlem Renaissance, life in the Bronx, and poetry! We discussed some of these themes today and will begin reading tomorrow.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Thursday! Vocab. Quiz Friday :)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, November 6
Due: Projects finished!
Students presented their projects in class!
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Students presented their projects in class!
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, November 5
Due: Project Sheet Signed!
In class students worked on their Literature Circle Projects!
HW: Be ready to present tomorrow!
In class students worked on their Literature Circle Projects!
HW: Be ready to present tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday, November 4
Due: None.
In class students worked on their Projects!
HW: Remember Projects are due Friday first thing and Project sheets should be signed by tomorrow!
In class students worked on their Projects!
HW: Remember Projects are due Friday first thing and Project sheets should be signed by tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 3
Due: SSR Goals Sheets (past) due!
In class, students took a silent group quiz on their literature circle books. Then, I explained their lit. circle project and students started dividing up responsibilities. Projects are due Friday and students will be given Wednesday and Thursday in class to work on them!
HW: (1) If you have missing work - turn it in!
(2) Quiz Corrections due Tomorrow!
(3) Project Sheet Signed due Thursday
In class, students took a silent group quiz on their literature circle books. Then, I explained their lit. circle project and students started dividing up responsibilities. Projects are due Friday and students will be given Wednesday and Thursday in class to work on them!
HW: (1) If you have missing work - turn it in!
(2) Quiz Corrections due Tomorrow!
(3) Project Sheet Signed due Thursday
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