Due: Project Corrections & book in class
In class, students finished their "This I Believe" essays and had time to read or to finish one of their creative writing stories from the week.
HW: Read! SSR Due Wednesday, June 2
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, May 27
Due: None.
In class, students finished their 4th and last Harris Burdick story. Then, we discussed NPR's "This I believe" essay campaign and students wrote their own "This I Believe" essays.
HW: (1) Bring a book tomorrow for a grade and (2) Project corrections due tomorrow and (3) SSR Due Wednesday, June 2nd
In class, students finished their 4th and last Harris Burdick story. Then, we discussed NPR's "This I believe" essay campaign and students wrote their own "This I Believe" essays.
HW: (1) Bring a book tomorrow for a grade and (2) Project corrections due tomorrow and (3) SSR Due Wednesday, June 2nd
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 26
Due: None.
In class, students completed a 3rd Harris Burdick story. Then, we did an activity called "Object in a Bag" where students had to write a story about an object given to them and the rest of the class had to guess which object they were writing about.
HW: 3 Cups Project Corrections due Friday & SSR Due Wednesday, June 2nd.
In class, students completed a 3rd Harris Burdick story. Then, we did an activity called "Object in a Bag" where students had to write a story about an object given to them and the rest of the class had to guess which object they were writing about.
HW: 3 Cups Project Corrections due Friday & SSR Due Wednesday, June 2nd.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 25
Due: None.
In class, I passed back a lot of papers to the students. Then, they completed their 2nd Harris Burdick story and did a story starter activity for the rest of class.
HW: Read! If you want to do corrections for your 3 Cups of Tea project - the corrections are due Friday!
In class, I passed back a lot of papers to the students. Then, they completed their 2nd Harris Burdick story and did a story starter activity for the rest of class.
HW: Read! If you want to do corrections for your 3 Cups of Tea project - the corrections are due Friday!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 24
Due: None.
In class, students wrote stories based on pictures (w/captions) on the board. These are called "Harris Burdick" stories. Then, students worked on "Stories in the Round" where they passed around story starters to others in the class and worked to complete each others' stories.
HW: Read -- SSR Reading + Reading Reflections DUE Wednesday, June 2!
In class, students wrote stories based on pictures (w/captions) on the board. These are called "Harris Burdick" stories. Then, students worked on "Stories in the Round" where they passed around story starters to others in the class and worked to complete each others' stories.
HW: Read -- SSR Reading + Reading Reflections DUE Wednesday, June 2!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, May 6
Due: None.
Today kids continued working on their projects ...
HW: Projects DUE tomorrow at the START of class!
Today kids continued working on their projects ...
HW: Projects DUE tomorrow at the START of class!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, May 5
Due: None.
In class, students completed an EOG Review and then had the rest of class time to work on their projects (due Friday).
HW: Bring in any materials you need to work on your project tomorrow (also read!)
In class, students completed an EOG Review and then had the rest of class time to work on their projects (due Friday).
HW: Bring in any materials you need to work on your project tomorrow (also read!)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, May 4
Due: Journal #9 Finished
In class, students took the 2nd 3 Cups of Tea Quiz and completed an EOG Review handout. Then, students had time to read and I introduced their 3 Cups of Tea project!
HW: Read :)
In class, students took the 2nd 3 Cups of Tea Quiz and completed an EOG Review handout. Then, students had time to read and I introduced their 3 Cups of Tea project!
HW: Read :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Monday, May 3
Due: None.
In class, students FINISHED reading 3 Cups of Tea. Then, they wrote a journal to review the major characters in the book. Finally, students had time to review for their quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for Quiz tomorrow and bring in pennies!
In class, students FINISHED reading 3 Cups of Tea. Then, they wrote a journal to review the major characters in the book. Finally, students had time to review for their quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for Quiz tomorrow and bring in pennies!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 30
Due: EOG Review WS
In class, we looked over the EOG Review sheet and then students worked on another EOG review focusing on poetry.
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
In class, we looked over the EOG Review sheet and then students worked on another EOG review focusing on poetry.
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 29
Due: Journal #8
In class, students read chapters 19 and 20. We discussed the events of 9/11 and Greg's reaction to the violence. Finally, students began an EOG Review handout.
HW: Finish EOG Review Sheet & bring an independent reading book!
In class, students read chapters 19 and 20. We discussed the events of 9/11 and Greg's reaction to the violence. Finally, students began an EOG Review handout.
HW: Finish EOG Review Sheet & bring an independent reading book!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 28
Due: None.
In class, students read chapters 16-18. Then, they completed Journal #8: Imagine you are a refugee in one of the camps in Pakistan. Write a note to a US Government Official asking them for help (use chapter 17 to help you).
HW: Finish Journal and Read!
In class, students read chapters 16-18. Then, they completed Journal #8: Imagine you are a refugee in one of the camps in Pakistan. Write a note to a US Government Official asking them for help (use chapter 17 to help you).
HW: Finish Journal and Read!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 27
Due: A book in class
In class, students read an article entitled "Educate girls, change the world" and completed discussion questions based on the article. Then, they had time to read chapters 15 and 16 in Three Cups of Tea.
HW: Read.
In class, students read an article entitled "Educate girls, change the world" and completed discussion questions based on the article. Then, they had time to read chapters 15 and 16 in Three Cups of Tea.
HW: Read.
Monday, April 26
Due: None.
In class, students completed an EOG Review activity. Then, they took a pop quiz on Three Cups of Tea. Finally, students read chapter 15 individually.
HW: Bring a book tomorrow & Keep bringing in pennies!
In class, students completed an EOG Review activity. Then, they took a pop quiz on Three Cups of Tea. Finally, students read chapter 15 individually.
HW: Bring a book tomorrow & Keep bringing in pennies!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday, April 22
Due: None.
In class, students finished reading chapter 13 and completed a journal. Then, students read chapter 14 and completed a handout about tone and mood.
HW: Bring a book tomorrow!
In class, students finished reading chapter 13 and completed a journal. Then, students read chapter 14 and completed a handout about tone and mood.
HW: Bring a book tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 21
Due: Journal #6
In class, students completed a handout about symbolism and we discussed some universal literary symbols. Then, we continued reading chapters 12 and 13 in 3 Cups of Tea.
HW: Bring in Pennies!
In class, students completed a handout about symbolism and we discussed some universal literary symbols. Then, we continued reading chapters 12 and 13 in 3 Cups of Tea.
HW: Bring in Pennies!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 20
Due: Journal #5
In class, students reviewed an EOG Reading. Then, we discussed the journal from yesterday. Finally, students were given the rest of class period to read chapters 10 and 11 and to write Journal #6.
HW: Finish Journal #6 and bring in pennies!!!
In class, students reviewed an EOG Reading. Then, we discussed the journal from yesterday. Finally, students were given the rest of class period to read chapters 10 and 11 and to write Journal #6.
HW: Finish Journal #6 and bring in pennies!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 19
Due: None.
In class, students finished reading chapter 6 and did a journal about the chapter. Then, students read chapters 7-9 and completed a venn diagram comparing the practice of "taking tea" to US cultural practices.
HW: Finish Venn Diagram
In class, students finished reading chapter 6 and did a journal about the chapter. Then, students read chapters 7-9 and completed a venn diagram comparing the practice of "taking tea" to US cultural practices.
HW: Finish Venn Diagram
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 15
Due: Finished EOG Review WS
In class, students viewed the "Pennies for Peace Campaign" Video.
Then, we continued reading chapter 6 and they completed a journal.
HW: Finish the Journal and Bring a book to class tomorrow!
In class, students viewed the "Pennies for Peace Campaign" Video.
Then, we continued reading chapter 6 and they completed a journal.
HW: Finish the Journal and Bring a book to class tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 14
Due: Journal #2
In class, students created a list of items Greg might need to build a school in Pakistan. We also continued reading chapters 4 and 5 in 3 Cups of Tea. Finally, students worked on an EOG Review handout.
HW: Finish EOG Review WS
In class, students created a list of items Greg might need to build a school in Pakistan. We also continued reading chapters 4 and 5 in 3 Cups of Tea. Finally, students worked on an EOG Review handout.
HW: Finish EOG Review WS
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13
Due: SSR Sheets & Journal #1
In class, we read chapters 1-3 in Three Cups of Tea. Then, students completed a Google Earth activity where they looked at K2 and viewed a short video about the peak. Finally, students had time to complete their 2nd journal entry: Write 2 discussion questions about our reading so far.
HW: Finish Journal #2 & always READ!
In class, we read chapters 1-3 in Three Cups of Tea. Then, students completed a Google Earth activity where they looked at K2 and viewed a short video about the peak. Finally, students had time to complete their 2nd journal entry: Write 2 discussion questions about our reading so far.
HW: Finish Journal #2 & always READ!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, April 12
Due: SSR Goals Sheets Signed and Report Card Envelopes Signed
In class, students reviewed their EOG Practice Test scores and we discussed the different types of questions on the EOG. Then, students had time to check out books in the library and to read.
HW: None.
In class, students reviewed their EOG Practice Test scores and we discussed the different types of questions on the EOG. Then, students had time to check out books in the library and to read.
HW: None.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, April 8
Due: None.
Students took the final State Writing Test today!
During class time, students cleaned out their binders and we discussed the SSR Assignment for this quarter.
HW: Report Card Folders and SSR Goals Sheet due SIGNED tomorrow!
Students took the final State Writing Test today!
During class time, students cleaned out their binders and we discussed the SSR Assignment for this quarter.
HW: Report Card Folders and SSR Goals Sheet due SIGNED tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, April 7
Due: None.
In class, students finished the EOG Practice Test. Students then completed a Writing Test Review and looked over the comments on their School Issues Essays.
HW: Bring a book to class and 2 pencils tomorrow!
In class, students finished the EOG Practice Test. Students then completed a Writing Test Review and looked over the comments on their School Issues Essays.
HW: Bring a book to class and 2 pencils tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 6
Due: None.
In class, students continued taking the EOG Practice Test ...
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow!
In class, students continued taking the EOG Practice Test ...
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, April 5
Welcome Back!!
Due: None.
In class, students took the first half of a full-length practice EOG Test.
HW: None :)
Due: None.
In class, students took the first half of a full-length practice EOG Test.
HW: None :)
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday, March 26
Due: Any late or missing work!!
In class, students turned in any last minute work before the end of the quarter. We also watched Night @ the Museum 2.
HW: ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK :0)
In class, students turned in any last minute work before the end of the quarter. We also watched Night @ the Museum 2.
HW: ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK :0)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 25
Due: Cereal Box Book Reports
In class, students presented their cereal box projects!
HW: None :0)
In class, students presented their cereal box projects!
HW: None :0)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 24
Due: SSR Reading Reflections due!
In class, students turned in their SSR Reading Reflections and had time to assemble their cereal boxes which are due TOMORROW!
HW: Cereal Boxes must be FINISHED by tomorrow :)
In class, students turned in their SSR Reading Reflections and had time to assemble their cereal boxes which are due TOMORROW!
HW: Cereal Boxes must be FINISHED by tomorrow :)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 17
Due: Cereal Boxes!
In class, we discussed the different types of point of view in literature. Then, students had time to read and work on their handouts in their literature circles. Finally, students completed a Twitter telling me what point of view their lit. circle book is told from and who the narrator is.
HW: Cereal boxes and READ!
In class, we discussed the different types of point of view in literature. Then, students had time to read and work on their handouts in their literature circles. Finally, students completed a Twitter telling me what point of view their lit. circle book is told from and who the narrator is.
HW: Cereal boxes and READ!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 16
Due: None.
In class, students completed a warm up about using Context Clues with confusing words in reading. Then, they had the rest of the period to continue reading their literature circle books and work on the handouts.
HW: Read for SSR (Project due next Wednesday 3/24)
Bring in cereal boxes!
In class, students completed a warm up about using Context Clues with confusing words in reading. Then, they had the rest of the period to continue reading their literature circle books and work on the handouts.
HW: Read for SSR (Project due next Wednesday 3/24)
Bring in cereal boxes!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 15
Due: None.
In class, students had time to read in their literature circles and work on their handouts.
They also *twittered* about predicted endings of their books.
HW: Read your independent reading books (SSR Project due next Wednesday 3/24)
Bring in Cereal Boxes!
In class, students had time to read in their literature circles and work on their handouts.
They also *twittered* about predicted endings of their books.
HW: Read your independent reading books (SSR Project due next Wednesday 3/24)
Bring in Cereal Boxes!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, March 12
Due: Lit. Circle Handouts due by the END of class today
In class, students took their Vocabulary Unit Test for this quarter. Then, they had the rest of class time to finish reading their assignment pages of the lit. circle books and complete their handouts for this week.
HW: Enjoy the weekend! Read!
In class, students took their Vocabulary Unit Test for this quarter. Then, they had the rest of class time to finish reading their assignment pages of the lit. circle books and complete their handouts for this week.
HW: Enjoy the weekend! Read!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11
Due: None
During class, we discussed analogies and students completed a handout about analogies. Then, students had the rest of class time to read their literature circle books and complete their handouts.
HW: Study for vocab. unit test TOMORROW and bring an independent reading book to class!
During class, we discussed analogies and students completed a handout about analogies. Then, students had the rest of class time to read their literature circle books and complete their handouts.
HW: Study for vocab. unit test TOMORROW and bring an independent reading book to class!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10
Due: Vocab. Quiz #4 Corrections
In class, students continued reading in their book groups. They also had to answer their twitter question before leaving the classroom: What is the main character in your book struggling with?
HW: Study for Vocab. Unit Test on Friday!
In class, students continued reading in their book groups. They also had to answer their twitter question before leaving the classroom: What is the main character in your book struggling with?
HW: Study for Vocab. Unit Test on Friday!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Tuesday, March 9
Due: None.
The Science Symposium was today! Students had time to read and work on their handouts in class.
HW: Vocab. Quiz #4 Corrections due TOMORROW!
The Science Symposium was today! Students had time to read and work on their handouts in class.
HW: Vocab. Quiz #4 Corrections due TOMORROW!
Monday, March 8
Due: None.
In class, students chose which "job" they want during our next literature circle. Then, I explained what must be done by each student in the groups and students had time to get started reading!
HW: Vocab. Quiz #4 Corrections due Wednesday.
Remember: Your Vocab. Unit TEST is Friday :0) STUDY!
In class, students chose which "job" they want during our next literature circle. Then, I explained what must be done by each student in the groups and students had time to get started reading!
HW: Vocab. Quiz #4 Corrections due Wednesday.
Remember: Your Vocab. Unit TEST is Friday :0) STUDY!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4
Due: None.
In class, students worked to finish their projects.
HW: Be prepared for the field trip tomorrow!
In class, students worked to finish their projects.
HW: Be prepared for the field trip tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday, March 1
Due: Quiz 3 Corrections & Persepolis Permission Forms
In class, students had time to read their independent reading books. Then, I explained our next Project to students and they had time to get started researching.
HW: Read!
In class, students had time to read their independent reading books. Then, I explained our next Project to students and they had time to get started researching.
HW: Read!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, February 26th
Due: Final Essays and Books in class
In class, students took their 4th vocab. quiz for the quarter. Then, they previewed books for our next literature circle and listed the top 3 books they found interesting. Then, students had the rest of the class time to read.
HW: Vocab. Quiz 3 Corrections due Monday & Persepolis permission forms due Monday!
In class, students took their 4th vocab. quiz for the quarter. Then, they previewed books for our next literature circle and listed the top 3 books they found interesting. Then, students had the rest of the class time to read.
HW: Vocab. Quiz 3 Corrections due Monday & Persepolis permission forms due Monday!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25
Due: Rough Draft must be finished!
In class, students peer edited and started writing the final copy of their School Issues Letters.
HW: (1) Vocab. Quiz tomorrow (2) Bring book tomorrow (3) Final Essay Due Tomorrow!
In class, students peer edited and started writing the final copy of their School Issues Letters.
HW: (1) Vocab. Quiz tomorrow (2) Bring book tomorrow (3) Final Essay Due Tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 24
Due: (1) Vocab. Flashcards and (2) First 3 paragraphs of essay
In class, students wrote the last 2 paragraphs of their school issues essays. I also met with each student to discuss the first half of their essays.
HW: Finish Rough Draft of your essay!
In class, students wrote the last 2 paragraphs of their school issues essays. I also met with each student to discuss the first half of their essays.
HW: Finish Rough Draft of your essay!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23
Due: Completed Pre-Writing
In class, we discussed the introduction paragraph as well as the first 2 body paragraphs of students' essays. Students were then given the remainder of class time to work on these first 3 paragraphs.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow AND First 3 paragraphs of essay due tomorrow!
In class, we discussed the introduction paragraph as well as the first 2 body paragraphs of students' essays. Students were then given the remainder of class time to work on these first 3 paragraphs.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow AND First 3 paragraphs of essay due tomorrow!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 22
Due: None.
In class, students had independent reading time. Then, we reviewed some notes about Persuasive Writing and students had time to start the pre-writing for their essays.
HW: (1) Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday (2) Finish Pre-Writing for tomorrow :)
In class, students had independent reading time. Then, we reviewed some notes about Persuasive Writing and students had time to start the pre-writing for their essays.
HW: (1) Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday (2) Finish Pre-Writing for tomorrow :)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, February 19
Due: Photo Permission Form & Fieldtrip Permission
IN class, students took their vocabulary quiz and had the remainder of class time to make up missing work and/or read!
HW: None :o)
IN class, students took their vocabulary quiz and had the remainder of class time to make up missing work and/or read!
HW: None :o)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, February 19
Due: None
In class, students created their own editorial cartoons based on their chosen school issue.
HW: (1) Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday
(2) Photo Permission form due Friday
(3) Bring a book to class Friday
In class, students created their own editorial cartoons based on their chosen school issue.
HW: (1) Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday
(2) Photo Permission form due Friday
(3) Bring a book to class Friday
Wednesday, February 18
Due: Vocab. Flashcards
Today in class students analyzed a variety of editorial cartoons. Then, they determined the school issue they are going to focus on in their own editorial cartoons tomorrow.
HW: Photo Permission Forms due Friday
Today in class students analyzed a variety of editorial cartoons. Then, they determined the school issue they are going to focus on in their own editorial cartoons tomorrow.
HW: Photo Permission Forms due Friday
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 16
Due: None.
In class, students viewed three commercials and looked for different methods of persuasion used in the commercials. Then, we discussed issues within the school and had mini-debates about those issues.
HW: Vocab. Quiz corrections due tomorrow & Vocab. 3 Flashcards due tomorrow!
In class, students viewed three commercials and looked for different methods of persuasion used in the commercials. Then, we discussed issues within the school and had mini-debates about those issues.
HW: Vocab. Quiz corrections due tomorrow & Vocab. 3 Flashcards due tomorrow!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, February 15
Due: None.
In class, students read as a warm up. Then we discussed the different types of persuasion and students created skits to practice using these different types.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday!
In class, students read as a warm up. Then we discussed the different types of persuasion and students created skits to practice using these different types.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, February 12
Due: Rwanda Letters and Book in class
In class, students took their 2nd vocab quiz and read their independent reading books.
HW: None. Happy Valentine's Day!
In class, students took their 2nd vocab quiz and read their independent reading books.
HW: None. Happy Valentine's Day!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 11
Due: None.
In class students wrote their letters to their Rwandan Pen Pals.
HW: Study for vocab. quiz #2 tomorrow. Bring independent reading book. If you took your pen pal letter home, finish it and bring it back tomorrow! :)
In class students wrote their letters to their Rwandan Pen Pals.
HW: Study for vocab. quiz #2 tomorrow. Bring independent reading book. If you took your pen pal letter home, finish it and bring it back tomorrow! :)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10
Due: Vocab. 2 Flashcards
In class, students had time to read and organize their binders. Then, I introduced our Rwanda Pen Pal project and students started brainstorming about letter topics.
HW: None :o)
In class, students had time to read and organize their binders. Then, I introduced our Rwanda Pen Pal project and students started brainstorming about letter topics.
HW: None :o)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday, February 8
Due: None.
In class, students finished reading and reviewing for their literature circle BOOK TEST tomorrow!
HW: Study for test - make sure all of your handouts are finished!
In class, students finished reading and reviewing for their literature circle BOOK TEST tomorrow!
HW: Study for test - make sure all of your handouts are finished!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday, February 5
Due: None.
In class, students continued reading their literature circle books.
HW: Remember that your TEST is TUESDAY!
In class, students continued reading their literature circle books.
HW: Remember that your TEST is TUESDAY!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, February 5
Due: None.
Students continued reading in their literature circle books.
HW: Remember that your literature circle test is next Tuesday!
Students continued reading in their literature circle books.
HW: Remember that your literature circle test is next Tuesday!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3
Due: None.
In class, students had the entire class period to read in their literature circles.
HW: Read your independent reading books :)
In class, students had the entire class period to read in their literature circles.
HW: Read your independent reading books :)
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 29
Due: Be ready for vocab. quiz!
In class, students took their first vocab. quiz of the quarter and then had time to read in their independent reading books!
HW: No homework!
In class, students took their first vocab. quiz of the quarter and then had time to read in their independent reading books!
HW: No homework!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 28
Due: All writing warm ups FINISHED!
In class, students finished reading the second section of their literature books and completed their handouts.
HW: Study for vocabulary quiz #1 tomorrow! Bring an independent reading book to class for a homework grade!
In class, students finished reading the second section of their literature books and completed their handouts.
HW: Study for vocabulary quiz #1 tomorrow! Bring an independent reading book to class for a homework grade!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27
Due: Vocab. List 1 Flashcards
In class, students completed their 7th and last writing warm up. Then, they had the remainder of class time to read in their literature circles.
HW: Have all Writing Warm Ups completed for tomorrow (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)
In class, students completed their 7th and last writing warm up. Then, they had the remainder of class time to read in their literature circles.
HW: Have all Writing Warm Ups completed for tomorrow (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25
Due: Report Card Envelopes SIGNED
In class, students received their 1st vocab. list for this quarter and had the rest of class time to read in their literature circles.
HW: SSR Goals sheets due tomorrow signed. Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday.
In class, students received their 1st vocab. list for this quarter and had the rest of class time to read in their literature circles.
HW: SSR Goals sheets due tomorrow signed. Vocab. Flashcards due Wednesday.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 21
Due: None.
In class, students completed Writing Warm Up #5 (the 3rd body paragraph in the essay). Then, they had the rest of class time to read in their literature circle groups.
HW: Bring an independent reading book AND all 5 completed writing warm ups to class tomorrow (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, 9 , 10)
In class, students completed Writing Warm Up #5 (the 3rd body paragraph in the essay). Then, they had the rest of class time to read in their literature circle groups.
HW: Bring an independent reading book AND all 5 completed writing warm ups to class tomorrow (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, 9 , 10)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 20
Due: None.
In class, students continued reading in their literature circles.
HW: I will be checking all of your writing warm ups (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, and 9) on Friday to make sure you aren't missing anything -- make sure you have them completed!
In class, students continued reading in their literature circles.
HW: I will be checking all of your writing warm ups (TOC #s 2, 7, 8, and 9) on Friday to make sure you aren't missing anything -- make sure you have them completed!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wednesday, January 13
Due: SSR Goals Reading Reflections - Project Grade!
In class, students turned in their reading reflections. They were then given the rest of the period to read in their literature circles. I met with the kids reading Artemis Fowl and Ender's Game to discuss their reading so far.
HW: NOne!
In class, students turned in their reading reflections. They were then given the rest of the period to read in their literature circles. I met with the kids reading Artemis Fowl and Ender's Game to discuss their reading so far.
HW: NOne!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 13
Due: None.
In class, students wrote the 1st body paragraph of the practice essay they are working on. Then, they continued reading in their literature circles and I met with 2 groups to discuss the reading thus far.
HW: SSR Project (meet reading goal & reading reflection handouts) due TOMORROW!
In class, students wrote the 1st body paragraph of the practice essay they are working on. Then, they continued reading in their literature circles and I met with 2 groups to discuss the reading thus far.
HW: SSR Project (meet reading goal & reading reflection handouts) due TOMORROW!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 11
Due: None.
In class, students continued reading in their literature circles.
HW: Remember that your SSR Goals Project is due Wednesday, January 13!
In class, students continued reading in their literature circles.
HW: Remember that your SSR Goals Project is due Wednesday, January 13!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday, January 8
Due: None.
In class, students read and/or worked on reading reflection handouts. I also checked in with each student to make sure they are on track to meet their reading goal for next Tuesday.
HW: READ!!! Remember your SSR Project is due Tuesday (jan. 12)
In class, students read and/or worked on reading reflection handouts. I also checked in with each student to make sure they are on track to meet their reading goal for next Tuesday.
HW: READ!!! Remember your SSR Project is due Tuesday (jan. 12)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, January 7
Due: None.
In class, students wrote the introduction paragraph to a practice essay topic. Then, they continued reading in their Science Fiction/Fantasy Literature Circles.
HW: READ and bring your independent reading book tomorrow!
In class, students wrote the introduction paragraph to a practice essay topic. Then, they continued reading in their Science Fiction/Fantasy Literature Circles.
HW: READ and bring your independent reading book tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday, January 6
Due: NOne.
In class, students did a warm up to review the first step in the writing process: brainstorm and organize!
Then, kids previewed the books for our next literature circle and ranked books in order of their interest.
HW: Finish the warm up if you didn't in class! Reeeeaaaddddd!!!!
In class, students did a warm up to review the first step in the writing process: brainstorm and organize!
Then, kids previewed the books for our next literature circle and ranked books in order of their interest.
HW: Finish the warm up if you didn't in class! Reeeeaaaddddd!!!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Monday, January 4
Due: None.
In class, students wrote a brief warm up about their Winter Break. Then, I gave students some notes about Science Fiction and Fantasy and we viewed 3 movie trailers to discuss the differences between the two genres.
HW: Read!!! Your SSR Project is due next Tuesday, January 12th!
In class, students wrote a brief warm up about their Winter Break. Then, I gave students some notes about Science Fiction and Fantasy and we viewed 3 movie trailers to discuss the differences between the two genres.
HW: Read!!! Your SSR Project is due next Tuesday, January 12th!
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