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!