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!
Friday, January 29, 2010
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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