summer_help_remind_101.pdf |
6/7/13
End of Year Reading Assessment
Pass back all work!!!
Last call for late work!
Pass back all work!!!
Last call for late work!
6/5/13
Objective: Review for ROT Final Test
1. Crossword Review
HW: Study for final test tomorrow
1. Crossword Review
HW: Study for final test tomorrow
rot_review_packet_key.pdf |
6/4/13
TURN IN YOUR WITCH'S HAT TO YOUR HOUR DRAWER!!
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Final Test on Thursday!!!!!!
7th Grade Honors Assembly!
Objective: Reflect on your 7th grade year!!
1. 7th grade letter to self, final reflection
Include:
- What were your favorite moments, events, things about 7th grade?
- Who are your friends?
- What kind of music are you listening to?
- What kind of clothes are you wearing?
- In what ways have you changed as a person since the beginning of the year?
- What goals did you have for the year, did you reach them?
- What are you going to miss about 7th grade?
- What are you looking forward to in 8th grade?
2. ROT Review
HW: ROT Review due tomorrow!!
ALL EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
ANY AND ALL LATE WORK IS DUE THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Final Test on Thursday!!!!!!
7th Grade Honors Assembly!
Objective: Reflect on your 7th grade year!!
1. 7th grade letter to self, final reflection
Include:
- What were your favorite moments, events, things about 7th grade?
- Who are your friends?
- What kind of music are you listening to?
- What kind of clothes are you wearing?
- In what ways have you changed as a person since the beginning of the year?
- What goals did you have for the year, did you reach them?
- What are you going to miss about 7th grade?
- What are you looking forward to in 8th grade?
2. ROT Review
HW: ROT Review due tomorrow!!
ALL EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
ANY AND ALL LATE WORK IS DUE THURSDAY THIS WEEK!
5/31/13
Take out your characterization wkst./ paragraphs (staple) and outline ready to be checked in!!!
Objective: Review for Final Test for ROT
1. 1. Complete Witch's Hat Plot Summary for Roll of Thunder (Must include at least one picture to represent the novel.)
Include:
Exposition: Characters, Setting, Background
Rising Action: At least 5 events leading to the climax
Climax: Chapter 11, the mob attacking T.J.
Falling Action: At least 2 events that lead to the resolution of the novel
Resolution: Final outcome of the novel and change in Cassie
2. Review Packet for ROT (due Wednesday)
HW: Witch's Hat due Tuesday/ Review Packet due Wednesday
Objective: Review for Final Test for ROT
1. 1. Complete Witch's Hat Plot Summary for Roll of Thunder (Must include at least one picture to represent the novel.)
Include:
Exposition: Characters, Setting, Background
Rising Action: At least 5 events leading to the climax
Climax: Chapter 11, the mob attacking T.J.
Falling Action: At least 2 events that lead to the resolution of the novel
Resolution: Final outcome of the novel and change in Cassie
2. Review Packet for ROT (due Wednesday)
HW: Witch's Hat due Tuesday/ Review Packet due Wednesday
review_packet_rot.pdf |
5/30/13
Objective: Understand the entire plot of the story.
1. Complete Witch's Hat Plot Summary for Roll of Thunder
Include:
Exposition: Characters, Setting, Background
Rising Action: At least 5 events leading to the climax
Climax: Chapter 11, what change happens in Cassie
Falling Action: At least 2 events that lead to the resolution of the novel
Resolution: Final outcome of the novel and change in Cassie
HW: Witch's Hat due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due tomorrow!!
1. Complete Witch's Hat Plot Summary for Roll of Thunder
Include:
Exposition: Characters, Setting, Background
Rising Action: At least 5 events leading to the climax
Climax: Chapter 11, what change happens in Cassie
Falling Action: At least 2 events that lead to the resolution of the novel
Resolution: Final outcome of the novel and change in Cassie
HW: Witch's Hat due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due tomorrow!!
5/29/13
IF YOU WERE ABSENT FRIDAY OR TUESDAY PLEASE TURN IN YOUR
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Understand the resolution of the story and how it affects Cassie.
1. Discuss the end of the novel.
What realization does Cassie have about blacks and whites in a time of need?
2. Check study q's Chapter 11 and 12
3. Continue working on Characterization wkst.
4. Continue plot summary outline
HW: Characterization wkst/ 3 paragraphs., Plot Summary Outline, TweenTribune due Friday (last week of Tween!)
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Understand the resolution of the story and how it affects Cassie.
1. Discuss the end of the novel.
What realization does Cassie have about blacks and whites in a time of need?
2. Check study q's Chapter 11 and 12
3. Continue working on Characterization wkst.
4. Continue plot summary outline
HW: Characterization wkst/ 3 paragraphs., Plot Summary Outline, TweenTribune due Friday (last week of Tween!)
5/28/13
IF YOU WERE ABSENT YESTERDAY, PLEASE TURN IN YOUR
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Understand the resolution of the story and how it affects Cassie.
1. Read Chapter 12
Focus: What surprising realization does Cassie have at the end of the novel?
2. Study q's Chapter 11 and 12
3. Complete Plot Summary Outline
4. Begin Characterization Chart
HW: Study q's Chapter 11 and 12 due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Understand the resolution of the story and how it affects Cassie.
1. Read Chapter 12
Focus: What surprising realization does Cassie have at the end of the novel?
2. Study q's Chapter 11 and 12
3. Complete Plot Summary Outline
4. Begin Characterization Chart
HW: Study q's Chapter 11 and 12 due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
rot_study_qs.pdf |
chapter_12_characterization.pdf |
5/24/13
IF YOU WERE ABSENT YESTERDAY, PLEASE TURN IN YOUR
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Identify elements of the plot.
1. Discuss the climax of the novel
2. Read Chapter 12
Focus: What surprising realization does Cassie have at the end of the novel?
HW: NONE
STUDY QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 10 (HAVE SOMEONE GRADE THEM OUT OF 7)
AND THE IMAGERY CHART, PUT THEM IN THE ABSENT DRAWER!
Objective: Identify elements of the plot.
1. Discuss the climax of the novel
2. Read Chapter 12
Focus: What surprising realization does Cassie have at the end of the novel?
HW: NONE
5/23/13
Warm-up: Take out your Vocabulary Chapter 11-12, ready to check.
Objective: What makes the climax of the story so suspenseful?
1. Check study q's Chapter 10
2. Check Imagery Chart Chapter 10 (collect)
3. Complete reading Chapter 11
Focus: What does thunder represent or foreshadow in this chapter.
4. Begin Plot Summary Chapter 11
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!
Objective: What makes the climax of the story so suspenseful?
1. Check study q's Chapter 10
2. Check Imagery Chart Chapter 10 (collect)
3. Complete reading Chapter 11
Focus: What does thunder represent or foreshadow in this chapter.
4. Begin Plot Summary Chapter 11
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!
chapter_11-12_plot_summary.pdf |
5/22/13
Clip-A-Thon!
5/21/13
Objective: Understand imagery and how it connects to our senses.
1. Imagery Chart Chapter 10
2. Study q's Chapter 10
3. Vocabulary Chapter 11-12
4. Begin reading Chapter 11
Focus: What does thunder represent in this chapter?
5. Begin Plot Summary: Exposition and Rising Action
HW: Imagery Chart/ Study q's Chapter 10/ Vocabulary Chapter 11-12 due Thursday/ TweenTribune due Friday
CLIP-A-THON Directions: If your last name begins with A-I go to Clow for LA, J-R go to Malkovich, S-Z go to Usher.
You will be reading Chapter 11 and working on your plot summary.
1. Imagery Chart Chapter 10
2. Study q's Chapter 10
3. Vocabulary Chapter 11-12
4. Begin reading Chapter 11
Focus: What does thunder represent in this chapter?
5. Begin Plot Summary: Exposition and Rising Action
HW: Imagery Chart/ Study q's Chapter 10/ Vocabulary Chapter 11-12 due Thursday/ TweenTribune due Friday
CLIP-A-THON Directions: If your last name begins with A-I go to Clow for LA, J-R go to Malkovich, S-Z go to Usher.
You will be reading Chapter 11 and working on your plot summary.
chapter_10_imagery_chart.pdf |
rot_vocab_11-12.pdf |
rot_study_qs.pdf |
5/20/13
LAST CALL FOR LATE WORK!!!
Objective: Understand imagery and how it connects to our senses.
1. Discuss Chapter 9 Metaphor Activity
2. Read Chapter 10
Focus: What are the concerns of the Logan family as Papa recovers from his injuries?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
CLIP-A-THON Directions: If your last name begins with A-I go to Clow for LA, J-R go to Malkovich, S-Z go to Usher.
Objective: Understand imagery and how it connects to our senses.
1. Discuss Chapter 9 Metaphor Activity
2. Read Chapter 10
Focus: What are the concerns of the Logan family as Papa recovers from his injuries?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
CLIP-A-THON Directions: If your last name begins with A-I go to Clow for LA, J-R go to Malkovich, S-Z go to Usher.
5/17/13
Objective: Identify metaphors and how they make the reading come alive and create imagery in our minds.
1. Complete reading Chapter 9
2. Chapter 9 Metaphor wkst.
3. Study q's Chapter 8-9
HW: Get a head start on TweenTribune for next week.
1. Complete reading Chapter 9
2. Chapter 9 Metaphor wkst.
3. Study q's Chapter 8-9
HW: Get a head start on TweenTribune for next week.
chapter_9_meaning_chart_metaphors.pdf |
5/16/13
Turn in Focus Question #4 to the hour drawer.
Warm-up: Take a Vocabulary wkst. 9-10 and complete it.
Objective: Identify metaphors and how they make the reading come alive and create imagery in our minds.
1. Discuss T.J.'s punishment
2. Read Chapter 9
Focus: What happens to Papa, Stacey, and Mr. Morrison on their way home from Vicksburg? Why does this happen?
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!!!
Warm-up: Take a Vocabulary wkst. 9-10 and complete it.
Objective: Identify metaphors and how they make the reading come alive and create imagery in our minds.
1. Discuss T.J.'s punishment
2. Read Chapter 9
Focus: What happens to Papa, Stacey, and Mr. Morrison on their way home from Vicksburg? Why does this happen?
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!!!
rot_vocab_9-10.pdf |
rot_extra_credit_word_search.pdf |
5/15/13
Objective: Use foreshadowing to make predictions for the outcome of the novel.
1. Complete reading Chapter 8
2. Activity III Chapter 8/ T.J.'s Punishment
3. Focus Question #4
4. Study q's Chapter 8
HW: Activity III, Focus Question #4, Study q's Chapter 8/ TweenTribune due Friday
1. Complete reading Chapter 8
2. Activity III Chapter 8/ T.J.'s Punishment
3. Focus Question #4
4. Study q's Chapter 8
HW: Activity III, Focus Question #4, Study q's Chapter 8/ TweenTribune due Friday
focus_question_4.docx |
5/14/13
Warm-up: Take out your study q's and foreshadowing wkst.
Objective: Use foreshadowing to make predictions for the outcome of the novel.
1. Check Study q's Ch. 7
2. Discuss Chapter 7 Foreshadowing (turn-in)
3. Read Chapter 8
Focus: What is Cassie's plan to get revenge on Lillian Jean Simms? Notice Mama's courage in standing up to Mr. Granger.
HW: TweenTribune
Objective: Use foreshadowing to make predictions for the outcome of the novel.
1. Check Study q's Ch. 7
2. Discuss Chapter 7 Foreshadowing (turn-in)
3. Read Chapter 8
Focus: What is Cassie's plan to get revenge on Lillian Jean Simms? Notice Mama's courage in standing up to Mr. Granger.
HW: TweenTribune
chapter_8_predictions_tj_chart_rot.pdf |
5/13/13
Warm-up: Grab a book and get ready to begin reading.
Objective: Understand the foreshadowing used in Chapter 7 to predict the outcome of the novel.
1. Complete reading Chapter 7 ROT
2. Study q's Chapter 7
3. Foreshadowing wkst.
HW: Study q's and Foreshadowing wkst. due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Understand the foreshadowing used in Chapter 7 to predict the outcome of the novel.
1. Complete reading Chapter 7 ROT
2. Study q's Chapter 7
3. Foreshadowing wkst.
HW: Study q's and Foreshadowing wkst. due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
rot_ch._7_foreshadowing.pdf |
5/10/13
Warm-up: Turn in your essay from yesterday.
Book Fair!!
1. Staple Jackie Robinson work, turn in
2. Discuss 42
3. Article on segregation
HW: NONE
Book Fair!!
1. Staple Jackie Robinson work, turn in
2. Discuss 42
3. Article on segregation
HW: NONE
5/9/13
Warm-up: In your writing fluency book please answer the following question.
What was the purpose of our field trip yesterday?
A. To eat candy and drink pop and play on the phone.
B. To hang out in the bathroom and lobby playing games.
C. To see a film about a legendary man who stood up to discrimination,
segregation, and prejudice with pride, honor, and bravery.
Once you have answered the question please explain why you think I am asking this question.
1. TweenTribune: I will no longer accept late TweenTribune comments and quizzes. You have until tomorrow to catch up.
2. Etiquette Essay (2 pages)
Include:
1. Behavior- How we should have acted yesterday
2. Apology- To the theatre, bus company, fellow students, teachers
3. Movie- What did you learn from the movie, how did it impact you?
4. Relate- How does it relate to Roll of Thunder?
HW: Etiquette Essay due tomorrow
What was the purpose of our field trip yesterday?
A. To eat candy and drink pop and play on the phone.
B. To hang out in the bathroom and lobby playing games.
C. To see a film about a legendary man who stood up to discrimination,
segregation, and prejudice with pride, honor, and bravery.
Once you have answered the question please explain why you think I am asking this question.
1. TweenTribune: I will no longer accept late TweenTribune comments and quizzes. You have until tomorrow to catch up.
2. Etiquette Essay (2 pages)
Include:
1. Behavior- How we should have acted yesterday
2. Apology- To the theatre, bus company, fellow students, teachers
3. Movie- What did you learn from the movie, how did it impact you?
4. Relate- How does it relate to Roll of Thunder?
HW: Etiquette Essay due tomorrow
5/6/13
#7
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
How do they influence others?
1. Read "The Noble Experiment" by Jackie Robinson in Lit. Book
2. Begin Connect to Literature pg. 296
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
FIELD TRIP: Students not attending will go to Mrs. Clow's room for all of their classes except exploratories.
Students attending go to 1st hour for attendance.
How do they influence others?
1. Read "The Noble Experiment" by Jackie Robinson in Lit. Book
2. Begin Connect to Literature pg. 296
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
FIELD TRIP: Students not attending will go to Mrs. Clow's room for all of their classes except exploratories.
Students attending go to 1st hour for attendance.
5/3/13
Warm-up: Stand4Change Today!
Objective: Understand the use of foreshadowing in the novel.
1. Continue reading Chapter 7
HW: NONE
Objective: Understand the use of foreshadowing in the novel.
1. Continue reading Chapter 7
HW: NONE
foreshadow_chapter_7.docx |
5/2/13
Warm-up: Complete your vocabulary for Chapter 7-8
Objective: Understand the use of foreshadowing in the novel.
1. Check Ch. 6 wkst.
2. Check study q's Ch. 5-6
3. Check Vocab. 7-8
4. Begin reading Chapter 7
-Focus: Read to understand all the incidents in this chapter and to predict
how these incidents and conversations may have an impact on the rest of the novel.
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow. ALL LATE WORK DUE TOMORROW!!!!
Objective: Understand the use of foreshadowing in the novel.
1. Check Ch. 6 wkst.
2. Check study q's Ch. 5-6
3. Check Vocab. 7-8
4. Begin reading Chapter 7
-Focus: Read to understand all the incidents in this chapter and to predict
how these incidents and conversations may have an impact on the rest of the novel.
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow. ALL LATE WORK DUE TOMORROW!!!!
5/1/13
Grab your chain and fill out your act of kindness.
Objective: Understand characterization, theme and symbolism in the story.
MISSING ASSIGNMENT REPORT! GET THE WORK TURNED IN ASAP!!!!!
1. Finish reading Chapter 6
-Focus: What does the coat symbolize that Uncle Hammer gives to Stacey?
2. Symbol, Theme, and Characterization wkst.
3. Study q's Ch. 5-6
4. Vocab. 7-8
HW: Symbol wkst./ Study q's Ch. 5-6/ Vocab. 7-8 and TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Understand characterization, theme and symbolism in the story.
MISSING ASSIGNMENT REPORT! GET THE WORK TURNED IN ASAP!!!!!
1. Finish reading Chapter 6
-Focus: What does the coat symbolize that Uncle Hammer gives to Stacey?
2. Symbol, Theme, and Characterization wkst.
3. Study q's Ch. 5-6
4. Vocab. 7-8
HW: Symbol wkst./ Study q's Ch. 5-6/ Vocab. 7-8 and TweenTribune due Friday
rot_study_qs.pdf |
rot_ch._6_theme_characterization_symbol.pdf |
rot_vocab_7-8.pdf |
4/30/13
#6
Turn in your Focus Question #3 to the hour drawer!
Objective: Determine theme/ central idea of the novel.
1. Read Chapter 6
- Focus: Cassie is still upset about the incidents in Strawberry. What does Mama mean
when she explains that things are different outside their house. How does Cassie react
to this statement? What do you think about uncle Hammer?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Determine theme/ central idea of the novel.
1. Read Chapter 6
- Focus: Cassie is still upset about the incidents in Strawberry. What does Mama mean
when she explains that things are different outside their house. How does Cassie react
to this statement? What do you think about uncle Hammer?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
4/29/13
#5
Objective: Determine theme/ central idea of the novel.
1. Read Chapter 5
-Focus: At the end of the chapter, Cassie thinks to herself, "No day in all my life had ever
been as cruel as this one." As you read notice exactly what happens to make her feel this way.
2. Focus Question #3
HW: Focus Question #3/ TweenTribune due Friday
1. Read Chapter 5
-Focus: At the end of the chapter, Cassie thinks to herself, "No day in all my life had ever
been as cruel as this one." As you read notice exactly what happens to make her feel this way.
2. Focus Question #3
HW: Focus Question #3/ TweenTribune due Friday
focus_question_3.docx |
4/26/13
Rachel's Day! Fill out our act of kindness!!!
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3 & 4
2. Check Vocab 5-6
3. Re-visit our Character Tree
4. TweenTribune Reminder!!!!
HW: FIELD TRIP MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIP DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3 & 4
2. Check Vocab 5-6
3. Re-visit our Character Tree
4. TweenTribune Reminder!!!!
HW: FIELD TRIP MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIP DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!
42_field_trip_permission_slip.docx |
4/16-4/24
Attached are the worksheets from these class dates.
rot_study_qs.pdf |
poetic_justice_written.docx |
conjunctions.pdf |
4/15/13
TURN IN YOUR FOCUS QUESTION #1 TO YOUR HOUR DRAWER!
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Blue ticker winner
2. Check study q's Chapter 1
3. Discuss Characters: complete character tree
4. Begin reading Chapter 2
HW: Vocabulary for Chapters 3-4
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Blue ticker winner
2. Check study q's Chapter 1
3. Discuss Characters: complete character tree
4. Begin reading Chapter 2
HW: Vocabulary for Chapters 3-4
4/12/13
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. TweenTribune
2. Check in Character Tree/ Character Chart/ Conflict
3. Study Q's (hold onto them)
4. Focus Question #1 (turn-in to hour bin)
5. Begin reading Chapter 2: What do we learn from the conversations papa has with other families?
HW: Study q's/ Focus #1
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. TweenTribune
2. Check in Character Tree/ Character Chart/ Conflict
3. Study Q's (hold onto them)
4. Focus Question #1 (turn-in to hour bin)
5. Begin reading Chapter 2: What do we learn from the conversations papa has with other families?
HW: Study q's/ Focus #1
focus_question_1.docx |
4/11/13
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Continue reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced
(through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What
possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
2. Character Tree
3. Characterization Chart
4. Identify 3 conflicts in the novel
5. Study Q's Ch. 1
HW: Character Tree/ Characterization Chart/ Conflicts and TweenTribune due tomorrow!
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Continue reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced
(through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What
possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
2. Character Tree
3. Characterization Chart
4. Identify 3 conflicts in the novel
5. Study Q's Ch. 1
HW: Character Tree/ Characterization Chart/ Conflicts and TweenTribune due tomorrow!
rot_study_qs.pdf |
4/10/13
Rachel's Day!!! Fill out your act of kindness:)
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Continue reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced
(through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What
possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
2. Character Tree
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of
view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Continue reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced
(through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What
possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
2. Character Tree
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
4/9/13
#4
BLUE TICKET/ ZAP: Have your Vocab. Ch. 1-2 out and ready to check.
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Check Vocab. 1-2
2. Look at Character wkst./ Family tree wkst.
3. Begin reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced (through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
1. Check Vocab. 1-2
2. Look at Character wkst./ Family tree wkst.
3. Begin reading Chapter 1: Who are the characters and how are they introduced (through their words and actions)? What do we find out about the setting? What possible problems are foreshadowed in this chapter?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
characterization_chart.pdf |
rot_character_tree.pdf |
4/8/13
WF #3: Tell me all about it. What did you do over break? Where did you go, who did you hang out with?
Were you bored? Would you have rather been in school? Talk to me:)
Objective: Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.
NEW BOGGLE SHEET!
BLUE TICKET WINNER!!
1. Finish Remember the Titans
2. Complete Remember the Titans wkst.
3. TweenTribune new user-id and password
4. New Edmodo code
5. Vocabulary Chapter 1-2
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 1-2 due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
Were you bored? Would you have rather been in school? Talk to me:)
Objective: Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.
NEW BOGGLE SHEET!
BLUE TICKET WINNER!!
1. Finish Remember the Titans
2. Complete Remember the Titans wkst.
3. TweenTribune new user-id and password
4. New Edmodo code
5. Vocabulary Chapter 1-2
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 1-2 due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
rot_vocab._1-2.pdf |
3/26-3/28
Objective: Inlcude multimedia comppontnes and visual displays to clarify claims and emphasize points. (Integration, segregation, prejudice, discrimination)
1. Watch Remember the Titans
2. Remember the Titans movie wkst.
HW: NONE Enjoy your break:)
1. Watch Remember the Titans
2. Remember the Titans movie wkst.
HW: NONE Enjoy your break:)
remember_the_titans_questions_1.doc |
3/23/13
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos/1182-signs-of-the-kind
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a text.
How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence ideas or events?
1. EXTRA CREDIT OPPURTUNITY!!! Kleenex and Clorox Wipes
2. Wrap up Stations Activity
- Respond to the question on the last page of your packet. Your response should be about a page long.
- You can type your response and submit it through Edmodo by Wednesday
HW: Final Reflection due by Wednesday either hand-written or typed through Edmodo (Preferred)
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a text.
How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence ideas or events?
1. EXTRA CREDIT OPPURTUNITY!!! Kleenex and Clorox Wipes
2. Wrap up Stations Activity
- Respond to the question on the last page of your packet. Your response should be about a page long.
- You can type your response and submit it through Edmodo by Wednesday
HW: Final Reflection due by Wednesday either hand-written or typed through Edmodo (Preferred)
3/22/13
Rachel's Day! Fill out your act of kindness and share.
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos/1182-signs-of-the-kind
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a
text. How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence
ideas or events?
1. EXTRA CREDIT OPPURTUNITY!!! Kleenex and Clorox Wipes
2. Finish Video: Discuss
3. Wrap up Stations Activity
- Respond to the question on the last page of your packet. Your response should be about a page long.
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos/1182-signs-of-the-kind
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a
text. How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence
ideas or events?
1. EXTRA CREDIT OPPURTUNITY!!! Kleenex and Clorox Wipes
2. Finish Video: Discuss
3. Wrap up Stations Activity
- Respond to the question on the last page of your packet. Your response should be about a page long.
3/19/13
#2
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a text. How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence ideas or events?
**TURN IN ALL OUTSIDER BOOKS!**
1. Pre-reading Stations Activity Roll of Thunder
2. New TweenTribune id's and passwords
HW: NONE
**TURN IN ALL OUTSIDER BOOKS!**
1. Pre-reading Stations Activity Roll of Thunder
2. New TweenTribune id's and passwords
HW: NONE
3/18/13
#1
REMINDER... VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU LOOK AT THE BOARD FIRST THING WHEN YOU
COME IN FOR DIRECTIONS, EITHER WRITING FLUENCY OR WARM-UP!!
Welcome to Trimester 3! We are almost there:) Let's have a good one!!!
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a text. How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence ideas or events?
**Wrap up presentations**
**TURN IN ALL OUTSIDER BOOKS!**
1. New Writing Fluency Tracker
2. New Push for Poms
3. New seating chart
4. New Edmodo code
5. Pre-reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Stations Activity
-Civil rights, segregation, prejudice
HW: NONE
COME IN FOR DIRECTIONS, EITHER WRITING FLUENCY OR WARM-UP!!
Welcome to Trimester 3! We are almost there:) Let's have a good one!!!
Objective: Analyze the interactions between indivuduals, events and ideas in a text. How do ideas influence individuals or events or how individuals influence ideas or events?
**Wrap up presentations**
**TURN IN ALL OUTSIDER BOOKS!**
1. New Writing Fluency Tracker
2. New Push for Poms
3. New seating chart
4. New Edmodo code
5. Pre-reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Stations Activity
-Civil rights, segregation, prejudice
HW: NONE
pre-reading_packet_articles.pdf |
pre-reading_packet.docx |
3/15/13
Mystery Student Reveal!!
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Project Presentations
2. Tween Tribune will not be available next week! You will be getting new passwords sometime next week.
3. Pass back all work!
HW: NONE
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Project Presentations
2. Tween Tribune will not be available next week! You will be getting new passwords sometime next week.
3. Pass back all work!
HW: NONE
3/14/13
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Project Presentations
2. TweenTribune
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!!!
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Project Presentations
2. TweenTribune
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow!!!
3/13/13
Rachel's Day! Fill out your act of kindness:)
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Outsiders Project
2. Sign up for presentation date
3. TweenTribune make-ups, this week or next week
HW: TweenTribune/ Outsiders project due Friday at the latest!!
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Outsiders Project
2. Sign up for presentation date
3. TweenTribune make-ups, this week or next week
HW: TweenTribune/ Outsiders project due Friday at the latest!!
3/12/13
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Outsiders Project
2. Sign up for presentation date
HW: TweenTribune/ Outsiders project due Friday at the latest!!
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Outsiders Project
2. Sign up for presentation date
HW: TweenTribune/ Outsiders project due Friday at the latest!!
3/11/13
Objecitve: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
Mystery Student Revealed
LAST BOGGLE for the Trimester due today!!!!
1. TweenTribune comments/ New Rule: You must identify one new vocabulary word and its definition.
2. Turn in Crossword puzzles
3. Wrap up any Outsiders buisiness
4 The Outsiders Project
HW: Project due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
Mystery Student Revealed
LAST BOGGLE for the Trimester due today!!!!
1. TweenTribune comments/ New Rule: You must identify one new vocabulary word and its definition.
2. Turn in Crossword puzzles
3. Wrap up any Outsiders buisiness
4 The Outsiders Project
HW: Project due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday
outsiders_project_choice_outline.doc |
outsiders_project_choice_rubric.docx |
3/8/13
Objective: Assess knowledge gained through The Outsiders.
1. The Outsiders Post Test
1. The Outsiders Post Test
3/6/13 - 3/7/13
The Outsiders movie.
3/5/13
POMS FINAL COUNT!!!
Objective: Compare across text keeping the theme familiarity alters perspective in mind.
1. Cross-text Post Test
2. Work on Crossword Review for test Friday
HW: Tween due Friday, The Outsiders Final Test Friday!!
Objective: Compare across text keeping the theme familiarity alters perspective in mind.
1. Cross-text Post Test
2. Work on Crossword Review for test Friday
HW: Tween due Friday, The Outsiders Final Test Friday!!
crossword_answer_key.pdf |
3/4/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER"- Ellen Degeneres
POMS WINNER REVEALED TOMORROW!!!!!!
Objective: Review and prepare for Final Unit Test
Warm-up: Turn in your writing fluency tracking sheet to your hour drawer.
Mystery Student Reveal
Blue Ticket Winner!
1. TweenTribune talk
2. Study q's Ch. 10-12
3. Review crossword puzzles
HW: Begin reviewing for The Outsiders Final Test on Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday.
POMS WINNER REVEALED TOMORROW!!!!!!
Objective: Review and prepare for Final Unit Test
Warm-up: Turn in your writing fluency tracking sheet to your hour drawer.
Mystery Student Reveal
Blue Ticket Winner!
1. TweenTribune talk
2. Study q's Ch. 10-12
3. Review crossword puzzles
HW: Begin reviewing for The Outsiders Final Test on Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday.
crossword_review_for_final_test_blank.pdf |
3/1/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER"- Ellen Degeneres
Objective: Use proper writing techniques to complete a thorough written response to the focus question.
1. Go back and read comments from Focus Questions 1 and 4.
2. Type Focus Question #6 in Microsoft Word
3. Complete the checklist before submitting to Edmodo
1. Is it in MLA format?
2. Are there any grammatical, spelling, punctuation or capitalization (Ponyboy, Sodapop) errors?
3. Did I re-state the question and include a conclusion?
4. Did I use details from the text to support my answer?
5. Did I answer the Focus Question completely?
6. Did I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
7. DID I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
8. DID I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
9. Did I attach it to Edmdo?
4. Work on Study q's Chapter 10-12
5. TweenTribune next week
HW: NONE:)
Objective: Use proper writing techniques to complete a thorough written response to the focus question.
1. Go back and read comments from Focus Questions 1 and 4.
2. Type Focus Question #6 in Microsoft Word
3. Complete the checklist before submitting to Edmodo
1. Is it in MLA format?
2. Are there any grammatical, spelling, punctuation or capitalization (Ponyboy, Sodapop) errors?
3. Did I re-state the question and include a conclusion?
4. Did I use details from the text to support my answer?
5. Did I answer the Focus Question completely?
6. Did I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
7. DID I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
8. DID I PROOFREAD OUT LOUD?
9. Did I attach it to Edmdo?
4. Work on Study q's Chapter 10-12
5. TweenTribune next week
HW: NONE:)
2/28/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER"- Ellen Degeneres
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (how setting, coflict) shape the characters
Warm-up: Tell your table partner how you would be reacting if you were Pony's situation.
1. Finish reading Chapter 12
2. What makes a good focus question repsonse (student samples)
3. Focus Question #6 rough draft
HW: Focus Question #6 rough draft/ TweenTribune due tomorrow
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (how setting, coflict) shape the characters
Warm-up: Tell your table partner how you would be reacting if you were Pony's situation.
1. Finish reading Chapter 12
2. What makes a good focus question repsonse (student samples)
3. Focus Question #6 rough draft
HW: Focus Question #6 rough draft/ TweenTribune due tomorrow
focus_question_6.docx |
2/27/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER!"- Ellen Degeneres
Rachel's Day!!! Grab your chain and fill out the act of kindness you demonstrated or witnessed this week.
Objective: Make a connection with the characters of the novel.
Get your BLUE tickets if you did not get one yesterday!!!
1. Check Vocab Ch. 10-12
2. Read Chapter 10-12
3. Study q's Chapter 10-12
HW: Study q's 10-12/ TweenTribune
Rachel's Day!!! Grab your chain and fill out the act of kindness you demonstrated or witnessed this week.
Objective: Make a connection with the characters of the novel.
Get your BLUE tickets if you did not get one yesterday!!!
1. Check Vocab Ch. 10-12
2. Read Chapter 10-12
3. Study q's Chapter 10-12
HW: Study q's 10-12/ TweenTribune
2/26/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER" -ELLEN DEGENERES
BLUE TICKET/ ZAP: Have your study q's ch. 7-9 out and ready to be checkd in.
Objective: How do the events surrounding the climax of the story change the characters?
Warm-Up: Grab a Vocab Ch. 10-12 and complete
1. TweenTribune Contest
2. Check Study q's Ch. 7-9
3. Witch's Hat: rising action, climax, resolution
4. Check Vocab 10-12
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Link to TweenTribune Contest Rules
http://tweentribune.com/technology_essay_contest_2013
BLUE TICKET/ ZAP: Have your study q's ch. 7-9 out and ready to be checkd in.
Objective: How do the events surrounding the climax of the story change the characters?
Warm-Up: Grab a Vocab Ch. 10-12 and complete
1. TweenTribune Contest
2. Check Study q's Ch. 7-9
3. Witch's Hat: rising action, climax, resolution
4. Check Vocab 10-12
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Link to TweenTribune Contest Rules
http://tweentribune.com/technology_essay_contest_2013
outsiders_vocab_10-12.pdf |
2/25/13
"BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER!"
Reminders:
Mystery Student Picked
Pushing for POMS.
New Boggle!
TweenTribune due Friday!
Objective: How will the climax of the story change the characters?
1. Read Chapter 9
2. Study Q's Chapter 9
3. Witch's Hat plot summary
HW: Study q's Chapter 9/ TweenTribune
IF YOU DID NOT TURN IN FOCUS QUESTION #4 YOU NEED TO GET IT IN ASAP!!
Reminders:
Mystery Student Picked
Pushing for POMS.
New Boggle!
TweenTribune due Friday!
Objective: How will the climax of the story change the characters?
1. Read Chapter 9
2. Study Q's Chapter 9
3. Witch's Hat plot summary
HW: Study q's Chapter 9/ TweenTribune
IF YOU DID NOT TURN IN FOCUS QUESTION #4 YOU NEED TO GET IT IN ASAP!!
2/22/13
BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER!
Objective: Understand why certain characters are changing and others are not in the novel?
1. Read Chapter 7, 8, and 9
HW: NONE :) ENJOY!!!!!!
Objective: Understand why certain characters are changing and others are not in the novel?
1. Read Chapter 7, 8, and 9
HW: NONE :) ENJOY!!!!!!
2/21/13
Rachel's Day!!! Fill out an act of kindness you witnessed this past week:)
Objective: Understand where the characters are coming from, are things really
"rough all over"?
REMINDERS:
*TweenTribune due Friday
*Focus Question #4 due Friday through Edmodo
*Turn in your rubric for essay corrections
1. Check study q's Chapater 5-6
2. Read Chapter 7
HW: TweenTribune, Focus Question #4
Objective: Understand where the characters are coming from, are things really
"rough all over"?
REMINDERS:
*TweenTribune due Friday
*Focus Question #4 due Friday through Edmodo
*Turn in your rubric for essay corrections
1. Check study q's Chapater 5-6
2. Read Chapter 7
HW: TweenTribune, Focus Question #4
2/20/13
Objective: Look at the mistakes we make in our writing and correct them.
Pay attention to them in the future.
1. Essay corrections
2. Type Focus Question #4 submit through Edmodo
HW: Focus Question #4 due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday
Pay attention to them in the future.
1. Essay corrections
2. Type Focus Question #4 submit through Edmodo
HW: Focus Question #4 due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday
2/19/13
WF #15: Grab a Vocab 7-9 off of the front table and complete.
TweenTribune is back this week, due Friday.
Objective: Discuss why it takes something traumatizing to happen to make us
look at things differently.
1. Check Study q's Chapter 3-4
2. Check Study q's 5-6
3. Packet Check
4. Focus Question #4 Rough Draft
5. Vocabulary 7-9
HW: Rough draft Focus Q #4, Tween Tribune due Friday
TweenTribune is back this week, due Friday.
Objective: Discuss why it takes something traumatizing to happen to make us
look at things differently.
1. Check Study q's Chapter 3-4
2. Check Study q's 5-6
3. Packet Check
4. Focus Question #4 Rough Draft
5. Vocabulary 7-9
HW: Rough draft Focus Q #4, Tween Tribune due Friday
prejudice_essay_correction_directions.docx |
focus_question_4.docx |
2/13/13
Rachel's Day! Grab your kindness link and fill out your act of kindness.
1. Gang violence of today video.
2. How are the Greasers and Socs similar
and different to the gangs of today?
1. Gang violence of today video.
2. How are the Greasers and Socs similar
and different to the gangs of today?
outsiders_vocab_7-9.pdf |
2/12/13
Objective: Discuss the rising action of the story.
1. Read Chapter 6
2. Study Q's Chapter 5-6
HW: Study Q's Chapter 5-6
1. Read Chapter 6
2. Study Q's Chapter 5-6
HW: Study Q's Chapter 5-6
2/11/13
#14
NO TWEENTRIBUNE THIS WEEK!
Objective: Undestand the rising action of The Outsiders.
1. Check Vocab Ch. 5-6
2. Read Chapter 5
HW: Study q's Chapter 3-4
Objective: Undestand the rising action of The Outsiders.
1. Check Vocab Ch. 5-6
2. Read Chapter 5
HW: Study q's Chapter 3-4
2/7/13
Objecitve: Understand what these rising actions are going to mean for the rest of the story.
1. Complete study q's Ch. 3-4
2. Complete Vocab Ch. 5-6
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow, study q's Ch. 3-4 and Vocab Ch. 5-6
1. Complete study q's Ch. 3-4
2. Complete Vocab Ch. 5-6
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow, study q's Ch. 3-4 and Vocab Ch. 5-6
outsiders_vocab_5-6.pdf |
study_guide_questions_outsiders_all_chapters.docx |
2/6/13
Rachel's Day! Fill out your ACT OF KINDNESS!!!!
Objective: Relate to the characters in this conflict. What would you do?
1. Read Chapter 4
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Relate to the characters in this conflict. What would you do?
1. Read Chapter 4
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
2/5/13
Objective: Compare similarities and differences bettwen the Greasers and the Socs.
1. Complete reading Chapter 3
2. Complete Venn Diagram
3. Check Study q's 1-2
4. Work on Study q's Chapter 3 #1-5
HW: TweenTribune
1. Complete reading Chapter 3
2. Complete Venn Diagram
3. Check Study q's 1-2
4. Work on Study q's Chapter 3 #1-5
HW: TweenTribune
outsiders_character_chart_and_venn_diagram.pdf |
2/4/13
#13
Objective: Compare similarities and differences between the Greasers and the Socs.
1. Check Vocab 3-4
2. Read Chapter 3
3. Complete Venn Diagram
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
1. Check Vocab 3-4
2. Read Chapter 3
3. Complete Venn Diagram
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
1/31/13
Objective: Use proper writing techniques and styles to answer a focus question.
1. Log into Edmodo and read the instructions for the Focus Question #1
2. Type Focus Question #1 in Microsoft Word using MLA format
3. Submit through Edmodo
4. TweenTribune for this week
5. Study q's Chapters 1-2
6. Vocabulary Chapters 3-4
7. TweenTribune for next week
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow
Study q's and vocabulary due Monday
1. Log into Edmodo and read the instructions for the Focus Question #1
2. Type Focus Question #1 in Microsoft Word using MLA format
3. Submit through Edmodo
4. TweenTribune for this week
5. Study q's Chapters 1-2
6. Vocabulary Chapters 3-4
7. TweenTribune for next week
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow
Study q's and vocabulary due Monday
outsiders_vocab_3-4.pdf |
1/30/13
Objective: What conclusion can you draw on the life of the Socs?
1. Focus Question #1
2. Study Q's Chapter 1-2, restate question and answer in complete questions
3. Vocabulary Chapter 3-4
4. TweenTribune meetings
HW: Rough draft Focus Question #1/ TweenTribune due Friday
1. Focus Question #1
2. Study Q's Chapter 1-2, restate question and answer in complete questions
3. Vocabulary Chapter 3-4
4. TweenTribune meetings
HW: Rough draft Focus Question #1/ TweenTribune due Friday
1/29/13
#12
New Boggle Sheets.
New Mystery Student!
Blue Ticket Pick!
Objective: Identify similarities and differences between the Socs and Greasers.
1. Re-visit witches hat
2. Read Chapter 2
3. Study q's Chapter 1-2
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
New Mystery Student!
Blue Ticket Pick!
Objective: Identify similarities and differences between the Socs and Greasers.
1. Re-visit witches hat
2. Read Chapter 2
3. Study q's Chapter 1-2
HW: TweenTribune due Friday
1/25/13
#11
Turn in Boggle Extra Credit to your hour drawer!
Mystery Student Revealed!
Objective: Begin plot summary including exposition, characters,
setting, background, conflict
1. Discuss Character Chart
2. Create witches hat plot summary, exposition
3. Begin reading Chapter 2
HW: Get a head-start on TweenTribune for next week!!
Mystery Student Revealed!
Objective: Begin plot summary including exposition, characters,
setting, background, conflict
1. Discuss Character Chart
2. Create witches hat plot summary, exposition
3. Begin reading Chapter 2
HW: Get a head-start on TweenTribune for next week!!
1/24/13
#10
BLUE TICKET/ ZAP: Have your grammar packet out and read to be checked.
Objective: Identify the exposition of The Outsiders
1. Check grammar packet
2. Finish reading Ch. 1
3. Complete Character Chart, discuss setting, conflict
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow
Objective: Identify the exposition of The Outsiders
1. Check grammar packet
2. Finish reading Ch. 1
3. Complete Character Chart, discuss setting, conflict
HW: TweenTribune due tomorrow
1/23/13
Rachel's Day! Fill out your act of kindness chain:)
Objective: Identify the exposition of The Outsiders
1. Begin read The Outsiders Chapter 1
2. Begin filling in Character Chart
HW: Grammar #2 due tomorrow, TweenTribune due Friday
Objective: Identify the exposition of The Outsiders
1. Begin read The Outsiders Chapter 1
2. Begin filling in Character Chart
HW: Grammar #2 due tomorrow, TweenTribune due Friday
character_chart.docx |
1/22/13
#9
New Mystery Student!
New Boggle, due Friday!
Objective: Understand the elements of a story: genre, purpose, features, vocabulary
Check in: Missing essays, missing TweenTribunes from last week!!!!!
1. Discuss slang wkst.
2. Discuss Vocabulary Ch. 1-3 wkst.
3. Discuss Realistic Fiction expectations
4. Character Chart wkst.
5. Begin reading Ch. 1 The Outsiders
HW: Grammar Packet due Thursday, TweenTribune due Friday
New Boggle, due Friday!
Objective: Understand the elements of a story: genre, purpose, features, vocabulary
Check in: Missing essays, missing TweenTribunes from last week!!!!!
1. Discuss slang wkst.
2. Discuss Vocabulary Ch. 1-3 wkst.
3. Discuss Realistic Fiction expectations
4. Character Chart wkst.
5. Begin reading Ch. 1 The Outsiders
HW: Grammar Packet due Thursday, TweenTribune due Friday
outsiders_vocab_1-3.pdf |
1/17/13
#8
Objective: Write an explanatory text using proper essay format and technique.
1. Finish essay and submit through Edmodo
2. TweenTribune
3. Edmodo Slang assignment
4. Edmodo Friends assignment
5. Slang wkst.
6. The Outsiders vocab Ch. 1-2
HW: Essay is due tomorrow/ TweenTribune is due tomorrow/ Edmodo Posts
1. Finish essay and submit through Edmodo
2. TweenTribune
3. Edmodo Slang assignment
4. Edmodo Friends assignment
5. Slang wkst.
6. The Outsiders vocab Ch. 1-2
HW: Essay is due tomorrow/ TweenTribune is due tomorrow/ Edmodo Posts
peer_edit_check_list.docx |
1/16/13
Rachel's Challenge Day! Grab your chain link and fill in the act of kindness.
Objective: Write an informative text using proper essay techniques and rules.
1. Complete essay and turn in through Edmodo
2. Complete TweenTribune
3. Complete Edmodo Slang assignment
4. Slang wkst.
HW: TweenTribune/ Edmodo/ Essay due Friday
1. Complete the Review of Writing: Publishing Final Copy page in packet and initial
2. Have 2 people complete the Peer Edit Checklist and Peer Editing Questions and Initial in
packet
3. Make all corrections and PROOFREAD OUT LOUD one more time before you turn your assignment in
through Edmodo
4. Type in the comment section in Edmodo: I have proofread my assignment one last time before
submitting. This is my final copy.
5. Attach your assignment to Edmodo and submit.
6. Turn in your rubric/ essay packet to me!
Objective: Write an informative text using proper essay techniques and rules.
1. Complete essay and turn in through Edmodo
2. Complete TweenTribune
3. Complete Edmodo Slang assignment
4. Slang wkst.
HW: TweenTribune/ Edmodo/ Essay due Friday
1. Complete the Review of Writing: Publishing Final Copy page in packet and initial
2. Have 2 people complete the Peer Edit Checklist and Peer Editing Questions and Initial in
packet
3. Make all corrections and PROOFREAD OUT LOUD one more time before you turn your assignment in
through Edmodo
4. Type in the comment section in Edmodo: I have proofread my assignment one last time before
submitting. This is my final copy.
5. Attach your assignment to Edmodo and submit.
6. Turn in your rubric/ essay packet to me!
slang_wkst..docx |
1/15/13
Objective: Write an explanatory text using proper essay writing techniques and format.
1. Check-in #3 (Typing your rough draft)
2. Go over Peer Edit Checklist and Review of Writing Publishing Checklist
3. BEFORE YOU TURN IN YOUR ESSAY YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Complete the Review of Writing: Publishing Final Copy page in packet and initial
2. Have 2 people complete the Peer Edit Checklist and Peer Editing Questions and Initial in
packet
3. Make all corrections and PROOFREAD OUT LOUD one more time before you turn your assignment in
through Edmodo
4. Type in the comment section in Edmodo: I have proofread my assignment one last time before
submitting. This is my final copy.
5. Attach your assignment to Edmodo and submit.
6. Turn in your rubric/ essay packet to me!
5. Work on TweenTribune and Edmodo Slang Assignment
HW: Essay due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday/ Edmodo due Thursday
1. Check-in #3 (Typing your rough draft)
2. Go over Peer Edit Checklist and Review of Writing Publishing Checklist
3. BEFORE YOU TURN IN YOUR ESSAY YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Complete the Review of Writing: Publishing Final Copy page in packet and initial
2. Have 2 people complete the Peer Edit Checklist and Peer Editing Questions and Initial in
packet
3. Make all corrections and PROOFREAD OUT LOUD one more time before you turn your assignment in
through Edmodo
4. Type in the comment section in Edmodo: I have proofread my assignment one last time before
submitting. This is my final copy.
5. Attach your assignment to Edmodo and submit.
6. Turn in your rubric/ essay packet to me!
5. Work on TweenTribune and Edmodo Slang Assignment
HW: Essay due Friday/ TweenTribune due Friday/ Edmodo due Thursday
1/14/13
Objective: Write an explanatory text using proper essay writing techniques and format.
1. Check-in #2
2. If you do not have your entire rough draft complete, finish that first.
3. Edmodo
1. Log into Edmodo and click on your T2 hour
2. Read through the directions
3. Click on the folders tab at the top of the page
4. Click on the MLA Format folder
5. Watch the video on how to set up your paper in MLA Format
4. Begin typing your rough draft following the MLA Format video
DO NOT TURN IN YOUR ESSAY UNTIL TOMORROW!!!!!!!!
HW: Completed written rough draft due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
TweenTribune Instructions:
1. Take today's quiz: http://tweentribune.com/quiz
-This quiz is just for fun. There is no grade attached to this quiz.
2. Choose 2 stories to read. Your story must offer a Quiz and a Comment section.
- Read the article
- Take 3 question quiz for each story (3 points)
- Both quizzes must be submitted by Thursday night (2 points)
3. Answer the Critical Thinking Challenge question at the bottom of this story. (5 points)
- Your response must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
- You must use one supporting detail/ quote from the article in your answer.
- You must include the definition to the Vocabulary word(s) as the last sentence in your response.
- You must SPELLCHECK before you submit your answer. Click on Check Spelling underneath the comment section.
- PROOFREAD before you submit!
- Click on SAVE to submit.
1. Check-in #2
2. If you do not have your entire rough draft complete, finish that first.
3. Edmodo
1. Log into Edmodo and click on your T2 hour
2. Read through the directions
3. Click on the folders tab at the top of the page
4. Click on the MLA Format folder
5. Watch the video on how to set up your paper in MLA Format
4. Begin typing your rough draft following the MLA Format video
DO NOT TURN IN YOUR ESSAY UNTIL TOMORROW!!!!!!!!
HW: Completed written rough draft due tomorrow/ TweenTribune due Friday
TweenTribune Instructions:
1. Take today's quiz: http://tweentribune.com/quiz
-This quiz is just for fun. There is no grade attached to this quiz.
2. Choose 2 stories to read. Your story must offer a Quiz and a Comment section.
- Read the article
- Take 3 question quiz for each story (3 points)
- Both quizzes must be submitted by Thursday night (2 points)
3. Answer the Critical Thinking Challenge question at the bottom of this story. (5 points)
- Your response must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
- You must use one supporting detail/ quote from the article in your answer.
- You must include the definition to the Vocabulary word(s) as the last sentence in your response.
- You must SPELLCHECK before you submit your answer. Click on Check Spelling underneath the comment section.
- PROOFREAD before you submit!
- Click on SAVE to submit.
1/11/13
#7
Mystery Student Revealed!!
Objective: Write an explanatory text using proper essay writing
format.
1. Check-in Point #1/ Essay Graphic Organizer
2. Rough draft of Prejudice Essay
- Introduction
- Body Paragraph #1(include transitions)
- Body Paragrah #2 (include transitions)
3. TweenTribune ZAP
4. Edmodo Challenge: Slang Assignment
HW: Rough draft: Intro, Body 1, Body 2
Objective: Write an explanatory text using proper essay writing
format.
1. Check-in Point #1/ Essay Graphic Organizer
2. Rough draft of Prejudice Essay
- Introduction
- Body Paragraph #1(include transitions)
- Body Paragrah #2 (include transitions)
3. TweenTribune ZAP
4. Edmodo Challenge: Slang Assignment
HW: Rough draft: Intro, Body 1, Body 2
prejudice_writing_assignment.docx |
transitions_with_functions.docx |
1/10/13
#6
BLUE TICKET/ ZAP: Have your Grammar Packet 6.1 out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Write informative/ explanatory text outline.
1. Check Grammar Packet 6.1
2. Review writing strategies
- What should each paragraph include
- Do's and Don't of writing
3. Begin outline for Prejudice Essay
HW: Tween Tribune due tomorrow
Objective: Write informative/ explanatory text outline.
1. Check Grammar Packet 6.1
2. Review writing strategies
- What should each paragraph include
- Do's and Don't of writing
3. Begin outline for Prejudice Essay
HW: Tween Tribune due tomorrow
1/9/13
Warm-up: Rachel's Day! Grab a chain and complete the act of kindness you witnessed or
completed yourself over these past couple of weeks.
Objective: Write informative/ explanatory text. Brainstorm ideas.
1. Grammar questions?
2. Review results of Edmodo Challenge Poll
3. Brainstorm: What types of prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes exist in our world?
In our school?
4. Introduce Prejudice Essay
5. Begin brainstrom worksheet for Prejudice Essay
HW: Edmodo Challenge
Grammar packet 6.1
TweenTribune 2 articles
completed yourself over these past couple of weeks.
Objective: Write informative/ explanatory text. Brainstorm ideas.
1. Grammar questions?
2. Review results of Edmodo Challenge Poll
3. Brainstorm: What types of prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes exist in our world?
In our school?
4. Introduce Prejudice Essay
5. Begin brainstrom worksheet for Prejudice Essay
HW: Edmodo Challenge
Grammar packet 6.1
TweenTribune 2 articles
1/8/13
#5
Objective: Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
ZAP/ Blue Ticket: Edmodo, Prejudice in the middle school
1. Pass back Post Test Greek Myth: Go over results
2. Grammar Packet questions?
2. Edmodo Challenge: Take the poll about prejudice/ discrimination
3. The Outsiders Pre-Test
HW: Edmodo Challenge due Thursday
TweenTribune due Friday
Grammar 6.1 due Thursday
ZAP/ Blue Ticket: Edmodo, Prejudice in the middle school
1. Pass back Post Test Greek Myth: Go over results
2. Grammar Packet questions?
2. Edmodo Challenge: Take the poll about prejudice/ discrimination
3. The Outsiders Pre-Test
HW: Edmodo Challenge due Thursday
TweenTribune due Friday
Grammar 6.1 due Thursday
1/7/13
#4
IF YOU WERE ABSENT LAST WEEK YOU NEED A LUNCH STUDY HALL PASS TO LEARN ABOUT EDMODO AND TWEENTRIBUNE.
Mystery Student is BACK!
ZAP is BACK/ BLUE TICKETS are BACK!
PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK!
BOGGLE is back!!
Objective: Demonstate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
1. TweenTribune assignment due Thursday night. (20 points)
2. Edmodo Challenge due Tuesday
*****MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUBMITTING IT UNDER THE TURN IN ASSIGNMENT TAB*****
3. Grammar Packet Chapter 6/ Lesson 1: What is a Preposition pgs. 124-126
HW: Grammar Packet 6.1 due Thursday
Edmodo Challenge
TweenTribune
TweenTribune Instructions:
1. Take today's quiz: http://tweentribune.com/quiz
-This quiz is just for fun. There is no grade attached to this quiz.
2. Choose 2 stories to read. Your story must offer a Quiz and a Comment section.
- Read the article
- Take 3 question quiz for each story (3 points)
- Both quizzes must be submitted by Thursday night (2 points)
3. Answer the Critical Thinking Challenge question at the bottom of this story. (5 points)
- Your response must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
- You must use one supporting detail/ quote from the article in your answer.
- You must include the definition to the Vocabulary word(s) as the last sentence in your response.
- You must SPELLCHECK before you submit your answer. Click on Check Spelling underneath the comment section.
- PROOFREAD before you submit!
- Click on SAVE to submit.
Mystery Student is BACK!
ZAP is BACK/ BLUE TICKETS are BACK!
PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK!
BOGGLE is back!!
Objective: Demonstate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
1. TweenTribune assignment due Thursday night. (20 points)
2. Edmodo Challenge due Tuesday
*****MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUBMITTING IT UNDER THE TURN IN ASSIGNMENT TAB*****
3. Grammar Packet Chapter 6/ Lesson 1: What is a Preposition pgs. 124-126
HW: Grammar Packet 6.1 due Thursday
Edmodo Challenge
TweenTribune
TweenTribune Instructions:
1. Take today's quiz: http://tweentribune.com/quiz
-This quiz is just for fun. There is no grade attached to this quiz.
2. Choose 2 stories to read. Your story must offer a Quiz and a Comment section.
- Read the article
- Take 3 question quiz for each story (3 points)
- Both quizzes must be submitted by Thursday night (2 points)
3. Answer the Critical Thinking Challenge question at the bottom of this story. (5 points)
- Your response must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
- You must use one supporting detail/ quote from the article in your answer.
- You must include the definition to the Vocabulary word(s) as the last sentence in your response.
- You must SPELLCHECK before you submit your answer. Click on Check Spelling underneath the comment section.
- PROOFREAD before you submit!
- Click on SAVE to submit.
grammar_1.pdf |
1/4/13
Warm-up: Log into your lsps e-mail and e-mail yourself your log-in ID and
password for Edmodo and TweenTribune.
Objective: Mid-year reading assessment, determine growth. Introduce prejudice and its presence in the middle school.
1. Mid-year reading assessment
2. Edmodo
- Log into Edmodo, go to your T2 class and follow the directions under the assignment Prejudice in the Middle School
- The links to the different websites to research are under the folder tab on the class page.
- You MUST CLICK ON THE "TURN IN ASSIGNMENT" BUTTON TO
TURN YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN TO ME FOR A GRADE!!!!!!!!
3. TweenTribune
- Log into TweenTribune and read one article, take the quiz and make your comment
HW: Edmodo assignment
password for Edmodo and TweenTribune.
Objective: Mid-year reading assessment, determine growth. Introduce prejudice and its presence in the middle school.
1. Mid-year reading assessment
2. Edmodo
- Log into Edmodo, go to your T2 class and follow the directions under the assignment Prejudice in the Middle School
- The links to the different websites to research are under the folder tab on the class page.
- You MUST CLICK ON THE "TURN IN ASSIGNMENT" BUTTON TO
TURN YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN TO ME FOR A GRADE!!!!!!!!
3. TweenTribune
- Log into TweenTribune and read one article, take the quiz and make your comment
HW: Edmodo assignment
1/3/13
Objective: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
1. TweenTribune
2. Edmodo- Prejudice
HW: NONE
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
1. TweenTribune
2. Edmodo- Prejudice
HW: NONE
1/2/2013
WF# 3
Objective: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
WF# 3: What is your New Year's Resolution? Make a promise to one act of kindness throughout the
rest of the school year. Tell me all about your break.
1. Test make-ups
2. Computer Lab
3. Sign up for Remind 101
4. Sign up for Edmodo
5. Sign up for Tweentribune
HW: NONE
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
WF# 3: What is your New Year's Resolution? Make a promise to one act of kindness throughout the
rest of the school year. Tell me all about your break.
1. Test make-ups
2. Computer Lab
3. Sign up for Remind 101
4. Sign up for Edmodo
5. Sign up for Tweentribune
HW: NONE
12/19/12
Act of Kindness: On Green and White Chain this week.
MYSTERY STUDENT REVEAL
BLUE TICKET PULL
Objective: Test on knowledge gained for Greek Mythology unit.
1. Greek Myth Post Test
HW: NONE
Acts Kindness Suggestions:
http://www.helpothers.org/ideas.php
BLUE TICKET PULL
Objective: Test on knowledge gained for Greek Mythology unit.
1. Greek Myth Post Test
HW: NONE
Acts Kindness Suggestions:
http://www.helpothers.org/ideas.php
12/18/12
WF #2
BLUE TICKETS: Have your study guide out on your desk ready to be checked in.
Objective: Review for Greek Mythology Post Test
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Partner Review
HW: Study for your test tomorrow!!
Objective: Review for Greek Mythology Post Test
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Partner Review
HW: Study for your test tomorrow!!
12/17/12
Objective: Compare and contrast a fictional portryal of a time, place or character.
1. Read "Achilles" a graphic novel
2. Achilles v. Hector video
3. Study Guide
HW: Continue studying for Greek Myth Test this Wednesday
1. Read "Achilles" a graphic novel
2. Achilles v. Hector video
3. Study Guide
HW: Continue studying for Greek Myth Test this Wednesday
12/14/12
MYSTERY STUDENT REVEAL!
IF YOU WERE ABSENT, PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR GREEK MYTH CHARTS (3 OF THEM, GODS/ GODDESSES,
GREEK MYTH FOLDER CHARTS) AND SHOW THEM TO ME, PLEASE.
Objective: Compare and contrast a fictional portryal of a time, place or character.
1. Read "Achilles" a graphic novel
2. Study Guide
HW: Continue studying for Greek Myth Test next Wednesday
IF YOU WERE ABSENT, PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR GREEK MYTH CHARTS (3 OF THEM, GODS/ GODDESSES,
GREEK MYTH FOLDER CHARTS) AND SHOW THEM TO ME, PLEASE.
Objective: Compare and contrast a fictional portryal of a time, place or character.
1. Read "Achilles" a graphic novel
2. Study Guide
HW: Continue studying for Greek Myth Test next Wednesday
12/13/12
WF #1: What is your biggest weakness? Why?
BLUE TICKETS: Have your 3 charts out for blue tickets (Whether they are complete
or not)
1. Gods/ goddesses chart
2. Folder Chart with Prometheus Gives Fire to Men
3. Folder Chart with Hercules
Objective: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations
to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Finish "Clash of the Gods:Odysseus" video
HW: Begin studying for test next Wednesday
or not)
1. Gods/ goddesses chart
2. Folder Chart with Prometheus Gives Fire to Men
3. Folder Chart with Hercules
Objective: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations
to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Finish "Clash of the Gods:Odysseus" video
HW: Begin studying for test next Wednesday
12/12/12
Rachel's Challenge: Write down an act of kindness you witnessed this past week.
GREEK MYTH TEST MOVED TO NEXT WEDNESDAY
12/19/12!!!!
Objective: Include multimedia components and
visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Study Guide for Greek Myth Post Test
2. "Clash of the Gods: Odysseus" Part 1 and 2
HW: Begin your study guide for the test, use your
Greek Myth Charts from the myths and the
gods/ goddesses chart.
12/19/12!!!!
Objective: Include multimedia components and
visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points.
1. Study Guide for Greek Myth Post Test
2. "Clash of the Gods: Odysseus" Part 1 and 2
HW: Begin your study guide for the test, use your
Greek Myth Charts from the myths and the
gods/ goddesses chart.
greek_myth_study_guide.docx |
12/11/12
Objective: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in spelling.
1. Classroom Spelling Bee
2. Finish video: "Clash of the Gods: Odysseus"
HW: Begin reviewing Greek Myth Charts for post test next Monday!!!!
1. Classroom Spelling Bee
2. Finish video: "Clash of the Gods: Odysseus"
HW: Begin reviewing Greek Myth Charts for post test next Monday!!!!
spelling_bee_instructions.doc |
12/10/12
Objective: Include multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
12/7/12
Objective: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
New Trimester Business:
- Blue tickets are back!!!
- POMS begin
- ZAP
- Seating Chart
- Mystery Student begins (treasure chest)
- Rachel's Challenges
1. Pass back Photostory rubrics
2. Talk about Spelling Bee next Tuesday
3. Video: "Clash of the Gods: Hades"
HW: Study spelling words for Spelling Bee
clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
New Trimester Business:
- Blue tickets are back!!!
- POMS begin
- ZAP
- Seating Chart
- Mystery Student begins (treasure chest)
- Rachel's Challenges
1. Pass back Photostory rubrics
2. Talk about Spelling Bee next Tuesday
3. Video: "Clash of the Gods: Hades"
HW: Study spelling words for Spelling Bee
2013_school_spelling_bee_study_list1.pdf |
spelling_bee_with_definitions.pdf |
12/6/12
Objective: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner.
1. Photostory Presentations
HW: NONE
1. Photostory Presentations
HW: NONE
12/5/12
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development,
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
- Complete your script recording
- Complete your music
2. Grab a Greek Myth Folder and complete the following on your chart: (If you do not have a chart,
you need to print it from the blog, goughkms.weebly.com it is under the date of 11/27/12)
- "The Youth of Hercules" pg. 62
- "Hercules: Part 1" pg. 64
- "Hercules: Part 2" pg. 69
- "Hercules: Part 3" pg. 72
- "Narcissus and Echo" pg. 55
MEET IN THE LIBRARY TOMORROW, BRING YOUR GREEK MYTH CHART
HW: NONE
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
- Complete your script recording
- Complete your music
2. Grab a Greek Myth Folder and complete the following on your chart: (If you do not have a chart,
you need to print it from the blog, goughkms.weebly.com it is under the date of 11/27/12)
- "The Youth of Hercules" pg. 62
- "Hercules: Part 1" pg. 64
- "Hercules: Part 2" pg. 69
- "Hercules: Part 3" pg. 72
- "Narcissus and Echo" pg. 55
MEET IN THE LIBRARY TOMORROW, BRING YOUR GREEK MYTH CHART
HW: NONE
12/4/12
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development,
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
HW: NONE
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
HW: NONE
12/3/12
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development,
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
HW: NONE
organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
HW: NONE
11/30/12
CONGRATULATIONS TO 6TH HOUR FOR WINNING POMS!!!
BLUE TICKETS: HAVE YOUR PHOTOSTORY PICTURE OUT AND READY TO BE CHECKED!!!
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization and style are appropriate
for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
-script
HW: Complete script for Photostory
BLUE TICKETS: HAVE YOUR PHOTOSTORY PICTURE OUT AND READY TO BE CHECKED!!!
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization and style are appropriate
for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
-script
HW: Complete script for Photostory
11/29/12
BLUE TICKETS: HAVE YOUR BOOK AND PHOTOSTORY PACKET OUT AND READY TO BE CHECKED!!!
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
-picture
-script
HW: Complete drawing for Photostory
Objective: Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization and style are appropriate for persuasive writing.
1. Photostory Book Report
-picture
-script
HW: Complete drawing for Photostory
gough_photostory.pdf |
11/28/12
ZAP PRACTICE: TAKE OUT YOUR SPELLING PACK AND HAVE IT ON YOUR DESK!
PHOTO STORY BOOKS READ BY TOMORROW, WE BEGIN WORKING ON
OUR SCRIPTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Make corrections and re-submit ESSAY for more points!!!!
Turn in your writing fluency tracker. If you did not yesterday.
Objective: Analyze and summarize Greek Myths. Who are the heroes in our day and why?
1. Group reading: Hercules
HW: BRING YOUR PHOTO STORY BOOK AND
PHOTO STORY PACKET TOMORROW!!!!
PHOTO STORY BOOKS READ BY TOMORROW, WE BEGIN WORKING ON
OUR SCRIPTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Make corrections and re-submit ESSAY for more points!!!!
Turn in your writing fluency tracker. If you did not yesterday.
Objective: Analyze and summarize Greek Myths. Who are the heroes in our day and why?
1. Group reading: Hercules
HW: BRING YOUR PHOTO STORY BOOK AND
PHOTO STORY PACKET TOMORROW!!!!
11/27/12
#30
PHOTO STORY BOOKS READ BY THURSDAY!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Pass back essay rubrics, all essays are graded,
make corrections and re-submit for more points!!!!
Turn in your writing fluency tracker.
If you do not have one, put your name on the sheet of paper
on the front table!!!
Objective: What makes a hero, a hero and a monster, a monster?
Relate Greek Myths to lessons in life today.
1. Wrap up Round Table (10 min.)
2. Group Reading Myths
-Hercules
-Odysseus
3. Fill in charts for myths
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow!!!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Pass back essay rubrics, all essays are graded,
make corrections and re-submit for more points!!!!
Turn in your writing fluency tracker.
If you do not have one, put your name on the sheet of paper
on the front table!!!
Objective: What makes a hero, a hero and a monster, a monster?
Relate Greek Myths to lessons in life today.
1. Wrap up Round Table (10 min.)
2. Group Reading Myths
-Hercules
-Odysseus
3. Fill in charts for myths
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow!!!
greek_myth_folder_chart_part_2.docx |
11/26/12
#29
PHOTO STORY BOOKS READ BY THURSDAY!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Objective: Understand the use of Greek and Latin root words.
1. Start checking your e-mail for your paper corrections (Show sample)
2. Complete Round Robin group meetings for Greek Myths
3. Spelling #11, Vocab # 14
HW: Spelling due Wednesday, books read for PhotoStory by Thursday!!!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Objective: Understand the use of Greek and Latin root words.
1. Start checking your e-mail for your paper corrections (Show sample)
2. Complete Round Robin group meetings for Greek Myths
3. Spelling #11, Vocab # 14
HW: Spelling due Wednesday, books read for PhotoStory by Thursday!!!
spelling_11_vocab_14.pdf |
11/21/12
PHOTO STORY BOOKS READ BY NEXT THURSDAY!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze Greek Mythology
1. Round Robin home groups
2. PASS BACK ALL WORK!!!!
3. Missing Assignment Report
HW: NONE
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze Greek Mythology
1. Round Robin home groups
2. PASS BACK ALL WORK!!!!
3. Missing Assignment Report
HW: NONE
11/20/12
PHOTO STORY BOOK READ BY NEXT THURSDAY!
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR EXPERT/ COLOR
GROUPS AND BEGIN WORKING.
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze greek mythology.
1. Round Robin Groups
- Group Red "Prometheus Gives Fire to Man" pgs. 21-23
- Group Purple "How Evil Came Into the World" pgs. 25-26
- Group Blue "How the Seasons Came" pgs. 28-30
- Group Orange "The Horses of the Sun" pgs. 32-34
- Group Yellow "Glorious Apollo" pgs. 36-38
2. Fill in your chart according to your group number.
HW: NONE
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR EXPERT/ COLOR
GROUPS AND BEGIN WORKING.
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze greek mythology.
1. Round Robin Groups
- Group Red "Prometheus Gives Fire to Man" pgs. 21-23
- Group Purple "How Evil Came Into the World" pgs. 25-26
- Group Blue "How the Seasons Came" pgs. 28-30
- Group Orange "The Horses of the Sun" pgs. 32-34
- Group Yellow "Glorious Apollo" pgs. 36-38
2. Fill in your chart according to your group number.
HW: NONE
11/19/21
#28
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
NO BOGGLE THIS WEEK.
Spin to Win!
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze greek mythology.
1. Round Robin Groups
- Group Red "Prometheus Gives Fire to Man" pgs. 21-23
- Group Purple "How Evil Came Into the World" pgs. 25-26
- Group Blue "How the Seasons Came" pgs. 28-30
- Group Orange "The Horses of the Sun" pgs. 32-34
- Group Yellow "Glorious Apollo" pgs. 36-38
2. Fill in your chart according to your group number.
HW: NONE
NO BOGGLE THIS WEEK.
Spin to Win!
Objective: Understand, summarize and analyze greek mythology.
1. Round Robin Groups
- Group Red "Prometheus Gives Fire to Man" pgs. 21-23
- Group Purple "How Evil Came Into the World" pgs. 25-26
- Group Blue "How the Seasons Came" pgs. 28-30
- Group Orange "The Horses of the Sun" pgs. 32-34
- Group Yellow "Glorious Apollo" pgs. 36-38
2. Fill in your chart according to your group number.
HW: NONE
greek_myth_folder_chart.docx |
11/16/12
#27
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Turn in your Boggle sheet!
Objective: Summarize Greek Mtyhs.
1. Check in spelling packet (Have it out on your desk!)
2. Complete "Creation" q's
3.
HW: NONE
Turn in your Boggle sheet!
Objective: Summarize Greek Mtyhs.
1. Check in spelling packet (Have it out on your desk!)
2. Complete "Creation" q's
3.
HW: NONE
greek_myth_folder_qs_creation.docx |
11/15/12
#26
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
Objective: Understand the who's who of the
gods/ goddesses in Greek Mythology.
1. Discuss what a myth is? Why were myths created?
2. Gods/ goddesses ppt. and chart
3. Read "The Great Gods: Olympians and Others"
pg. 4-6 Greek Myth Folder
4. Read "Creation" pg. 18-19
4. Begin answering q's for "Creation"
- restate the question
- answer in complete sentences
- each person must have a copy of the answers
HW: NONE
Objective: Understand the who's who of the
gods/ goddesses in Greek Mythology.
1. Discuss what a myth is? Why were myths created?
2. Gods/ goddesses ppt. and chart
3. Read "The Great Gods: Olympians and Others"
pg. 4-6 Greek Myth Folder
4. Read "Creation" pg. 18-19
4. Begin answering q's for "Creation"
- restate the question
- answer in complete sentences
- each person must have a copy of the answers
HW: NONE
olympian_worksheet.doc |
gods_and_goddesses_of_ancient_greece.ppt |
11/14/12
PUSH FOR POMS!!!!!!
TURN IN YOUR STEP BY STEP READING FROM YESTERDAY, HAPPY MEAL ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand the rule of words ending ly and ally. Be able to identify different antonyms.
1. Spelling Pack #10
2. Greek Mythology Pre-Test
3. Read "What is a Myth" in Greek Mythology folder pg. 1-2
- Write a one sentence answer to the question, What is a myth?
4. IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED OUT A BOOK FOR PHOTO STORY OR YOU DID NOT
GET THE PHOTOSTORY PACKET LAST THURSDAY SEE ME!!!!!!!!
HW: Spelling Pack due Friday, no Spelling Test this week!!
TURN IN YOUR STEP BY STEP READING FROM YESTERDAY, HAPPY MEAL ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand the rule of words ending ly and ally. Be able to identify different antonyms.
1. Spelling Pack #10
2. Greek Mythology Pre-Test
3. Read "What is a Myth" in Greek Mythology folder pg. 1-2
- Write a one sentence answer to the question, What is a myth?
4. IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED OUT A BOOK FOR PHOTO STORY OR YOU DID NOT
GET THE PHOTOSTORY PACKET LAST THURSDAY SEE ME!!!!!!!!
HW: Spelling Pack due Friday, no Spelling Test this week!!
spelling_10_vocab_24.pdf |
11/13/12
Objective: Understand, analyze and relate to informational text.
1. Article of the Week, "A Healthier Happy Meal"
2. Complete Step by Step Close and Critical Reading
HW: C/C Reading if not completed in class
1. Article of the Week, "A Healthier Happy Meal"
2. Complete Step by Step Close and Critical Reading
HW: C/C Reading if not completed in class
step_by_step_reading.docx |
a_healthier_happy_meal.docx |
11/12/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Revise Procedures Essay looking for specific
do's and don'ts of Informative Writing.
1. Before you e-mail your final draft you must proofread!!!!!!!!
- Read the essay aloud to yourself and listen for incomplete sentences,
phrases or expressions
- NO CONTRACTIONS, ie: don't, shouldn't, won't, I'll etc.
- Write in third person: DO NOT USE THE WORD I!!!
- Avoid using abbreviated words, ie: wk.
- Include transitional words at the beginning of each
body paragraph (see attachement below) (highlight your transition words)
- Check for spelling, punctuation and grammar
HW: Final draft must be e-mailed by Wednesday to [email protected]
Objective: Revise Procedures Essay looking for specific
do's and don'ts of Informative Writing.
1. Before you e-mail your final draft you must proofread!!!!!!!!
- Read the essay aloud to yourself and listen for incomplete sentences,
phrases or expressions
- NO CONTRACTIONS, ie: don't, shouldn't, won't, I'll etc.
- Write in third person: DO NOT USE THE WORD I!!!
- Avoid using abbreviated words, ie: wk.
- Include transitional words at the beginning of each
body paragraph (see attachement below) (highlight your transition words)
- Check for spelling, punctuation and grammar
HW: Final draft must be e-mailed by Wednesday to [email protected]
procedures_informative_essay_rubric.docx |
transitions_with_functions.docx |
11/9/12
1. Go the KMS K drive and open the Gough folder.
2. Click on the MLA link to the internet and it will take you to the video on how to set up your essay in MLA format.
3. Here is a link to access the MLA Word Document Video, if you have problems opening it in Internet Explorer please try FireFox.
http://www.screencast.com/t/y4bKQQ6ZnT
4. If you finish your rough draft over the weekend please e-mail it to me at [email protected]
2. Click on the MLA link to the internet and it will take you to the video on how to set up your essay in MLA format.
3. Here is a link to access the MLA Word Document Video, if you have problems opening it in Internet Explorer please try FireFox.
http://www.screencast.com/t/y4bKQQ6ZnT
4. If you finish your rough draft over the weekend please e-mail it to me at [email protected]
11/8/12
WF: None
Objective: Understand Photo Story book report
1. Library Photo Story book report introduction
2. Informative Essay rough draft
You can also see a copy of the assignment on Edmodo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HW: Rough draft Informative Essay completed,
ready to be typed tomorrow!! BRING A FLASH DRIVE
TO SAVE YOUR ESSAY!!!!
Objective: Understand Photo Story book report
1. Library Photo Story book report introduction
2. Informative Essay rough draft
You can also see a copy of the assignment on Edmodo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HW: Rough draft Informative Essay completed,
ready to be typed tomorrow!! BRING A FLASH DRIVE
TO SAVE YOUR ESSAY!!!!
11/7/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Write an essay to help readers understand the procedures and expectations in Mrs. Gough's classroom.
1. Make up spelling tests
2. New Boggle Sheet (If you would like one, take one off of the front table)
3. Informative Essay, complete paragraphs 3-5, introduction and conclusion
4. Spin to Win
HW: Bring a book from home if you want to read it for Photo Story book report.
Objective: Write an essay to help readers understand the procedures and expectations in Mrs. Gough's classroom.
1. Make up spelling tests
2. New Boggle Sheet (If you would like one, take one off of the front table)
3. Informative Essay, complete paragraphs 3-5, introduction and conclusion
4. Spin to Win
HW: Bring a book from home if you want to read it for Photo Story book report.
smarter_balanced_informative_rubric.doc |
informational_writing__procedures_in_the_classroom.docx |
11/6/12
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!
11/5/12
Field Trip, Hands on Musuem, Ann Arbor
11/2/12
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOUR PARENTS FOR COMING OUT TO CONFERENCES LAST NIGHT.
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS:)
Turn in: Close and Critical Reading: Bracing for Superstorm and BOGGLE!!!!
WF: NONE/ Complete Part B in your spelling pack as a spelling test review
Objective: Write an informational writing piece to help readers better understand procedures in the classroom.
1. Spelling Test #7
2. Informational writing
HW: NONE
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS:)
Turn in: Close and Critical Reading: Bracing for Superstorm and BOGGLE!!!!
WF: NONE/ Complete Part B in your spelling pack as a spelling test review
Objective: Write an informational writing piece to help readers better understand procedures in the classroom.
1. Spelling Test #7
2. Informational writing
HW: NONE
informational_writing__procedures_in_the_classroom.docx |
11/1/12
PARENT TEACHER CONERENCES TODAY!!! 1-4, 5:30-8
EXTRA CREDIT: KLEENEX, HAND SANITIZER, CLOROX
WIPES! BY FRIDAY!!!
Objective: Review poetry post test corrections.
1. Check spelling pack
2. Check poetry post test corrections and questions
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow
EXTRA CREDIT: KLEENEX, HAND SANITIZER, CLOROX
WIPES! BY FRIDAY!!!
Objective: Review poetry post test corrections.
1. Check spelling pack
2. Check poetry post test corrections and questions
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow
10/31/12
Happy Halloween!!!!
"Monster's Due on Maple Street" Twilight Zone video- Who are the real monsters?????
"Monster's Due on Maple Street" Twilight Zone video- Who are the real monsters?????
10/30/12
#25
EXTRA CREDIT: KLEENEX, HAND SANITIZER, CLOROX
WIPES! BY FRIDAY!!!
WF# 25: What are your plans for Halloween? Tell me all about what your plans
for tomorrow!
Objective: Analyze and summarize informational text.
Pass back Poetry Tests
1. Article of the Week: "Bracing for Superstorm"
2. Video" Frankenstorm
3. Complete the Close and Critical reading with table partner
HW: Close and Critical reading
SpellCity.com now available to practice your spelling words!!!!! Click on the link below to practice your words!!
http://www.spellingcity.com/abbey0323/
WIPES! BY FRIDAY!!!
WF# 25: What are your plans for Halloween? Tell me all about what your plans
for tomorrow!
Objective: Analyze and summarize informational text.
Pass back Poetry Tests
1. Article of the Week: "Bracing for Superstorm"
2. Video" Frankenstorm
3. Complete the Close and Critical reading with table partner
HW: Close and Critical reading
SpellCity.com now available to practice your spelling words!!!!! Click on the link below to practice your words!!
http://www.spellingcity.com/abbey0323/
step_by_step_reading.docx |
bracing_for_a_superstorm.docx |
10/29/12
#24
EXTRA CREDIT: KLEENEX, HAND SANITIZER, CLOROX WIPES! BY FRIDAY!!!
Objective: Understand the rule of silent letters in spelling.
1. Missing assignment report
2. Spelling Pack #7
3. Finish Article of the week
4. Turn in to your hour drawer, Close and Critical Reading ONLY!!
5. BOOK FAIR WALK THROUGH!!!!!
HW: Article of the week!!!! Spelling Pack #7 due Thursday
Objective: Understand the rule of silent letters in spelling.
1. Missing assignment report
2. Spelling Pack #7
3. Finish Article of the week
4. Turn in to your hour drawer, Close and Critical Reading ONLY!!
5. BOOK FAIR WALK THROUGH!!!!!
HW: Article of the week!!!! Spelling Pack #7 due Thursday
spelling_7_vocab_25.pdf |
10/26/12
Objective: Develop close and critical reading skills to analyze
and summarize informational text.
Warm-up: Trade spelling packs with table partner and complete Part B Word Table
PASS BACK ALL WORK: DISCUSS POETRY FOLDABLE
1. Missing Assignment Report/ No Names???
2. Check Spelling #6
3. Spelling Test #6
4. Finish all Poetry Tests
5. Article of the Week: "Mission: Space Jump"
and summarize informational text.
Warm-up: Trade spelling packs with table partner and complete Part B Word Table
PASS BACK ALL WORK: DISCUSS POETRY FOLDABLE
1. Missing Assignment Report/ No Names???
2. Check Spelling #6
3. Spelling Test #6
4. Finish all Poetry Tests
5. Article of the Week: "Mission: Space Jump"
10/25/12
WF: NONE
HW: Study for spelling test Friday!!
SCIENCE FAIR TONIGHT!!!!!
SCIENCE FAIR TONIGHT!!!!!
10/24/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Test knowledge gained in poetry unit. Figurative language, literary
and types of poetry.
1. Poetry Post Test
2. Pass back all work
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow!!
and types of poetry.
1. Poetry Post Test
2. Pass back all work
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow!!
10/23/12
#22
Objective: Review figurative language and poetry terms for Poetry Test
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Close and Critical Reading: Article of the Week
HW: Study for your Poetry Test tomorrow!!! Spelling #6 due Thursday
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Close and Critical Reading: Article of the Week
HW: Study for your Poetry Test tomorrow!!! Spelling #6 due Thursday
mission_jump_sound_barrier.docx |
step_by_step_reading.docx |
10/22/12
#21
Objective: Understand the difference between compound words and contractions.
SPIN TO WIN:)
1. Missing assignment report
2. New Boggle sheet
3. Spelling Pack #6 Vocab #23
4. Complete Poems from Lit. Book
5. Work on poetry test review
HW: Study for Poetry Test on Wednesday!!!! Spelling pack due Thursday!!!
SPIN TO WIN:)
1. Missing assignment report
2. New Boggle sheet
3. Spelling Pack #6 Vocab #23
4. Complete Poems from Lit. Book
5. Work on poetry test review
HW: Study for Poetry Test on Wednesday!!!! Spelling pack due Thursday!!!
spelling_6_vocab_23.pdf |
10/19/12
WF: #20 (Use LOTS OF ADJECTIVES)
Objective: Identify figurative language within poetry.
Turn in your Boggle sheet to your hour drawer!!!!
1. Check Analogy wkst.
2. Pick 2 poems to read in your Literature Book. Write down the title, author, and page
number of the poem.
Answer the following questions:
1. What do you think the poem is about?
2. What figurative language do you see or hear in the poem?
- list 3 examples of figurative language in the poem, copy the line
the figurative language is in and circle or underline the example
3. What literary devices do you hear in the poem, give an example?
- rhyme, rhythm, and repetition
4. How do you relate to the poem?
5. What lesson is learned from this poem?
HW: NONE
***EDMODO CHALLENGE: POST YOUR VERY OWN ANALOGIES.
Turn in your Boggle sheet to your hour drawer!!!!
1. Check Analogy wkst.
2. Pick 2 poems to read in your Literature Book. Write down the title, author, and page
number of the poem.
Answer the following questions:
1. What do you think the poem is about?
2. What figurative language do you see or hear in the poem?
- list 3 examples of figurative language in the poem, copy the line
the figurative language is in and circle or underline the example
3. What literary devices do you hear in the poem, give an example?
- rhyme, rhythm, and repetition
4. How do you relate to the poem?
5. What lesson is learned from this poem?
HW: NONE
***EDMODO CHALLENGE: POST YOUR VERY OWN ANALOGIES.
10/18/12
#19
Objective: Understand a narrative poem including plot, setting, character and conflict.
Understand what an analogy is and what symbolism is.
1. Collect Spelling Pack #5
2. Sybolism and Analogy ppt.
3. "Casey at the Bat" reading completed and turned in
4. Analogy wkst.
5. Poetry Test Review
HW: Anaolgy wkst.
*****EDMODO CHALLENGE: Look for symbolism today either at school, at home, in the city,
in other classes, where ever and post your findings on Edmodo tonight!!!
Understand what an analogy is and what symbolism is.
1. Collect Spelling Pack #5
2. Sybolism and Analogy ppt.
3. "Casey at the Bat" reading completed and turned in
4. Analogy wkst.
5. Poetry Test Review
HW: Anaolgy wkst.
*****EDMODO CHALLENGE: Look for symbolism today either at school, at home, in the city,
in other classes, where ever and post your findings on Edmodo tonight!!!
poetry_test_review.docx |
analogypractice.pptx |
symbols_and_symbolism.pptx |
10/17/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand a narrative poem including plot, setting, character and conflict.
Understand the of sound devices, such as rhythm, repetition, and rhyme.
1. Re-read "Casey at the Bat" pg. 299
a. Identify: setting, character, conflict
b. Look for one example of each of the following figurative language devices, copy the line from the poem
and either circle or underline the figurative language example:
- hyperbole
- onomotopoeia
- alliteration
- rhyme
- personification
- imagery
- repetition (There is one word repeated throughout the poem, what is it and why do you think it is
repeated?)
c. Answer question #6 on page 303: restate the question and give specific examples and details
d. What lesson can you learn from this poem?
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow
1st hour: 11:03-11:35
2nd hour: 11:38-12:10
Lunch: 12:13-12:45
3rd hour: 12:48-1:22
4th hour: 1:26-2:02
5th hour: 2:06-2:42
6th hour: 2:46-3:30
Understand the of sound devices, such as rhythm, repetition, and rhyme.
1. Re-read "Casey at the Bat" pg. 299
a. Identify: setting, character, conflict
b. Look for one example of each of the following figurative language devices, copy the line from the poem
and either circle or underline the figurative language example:
- hyperbole
- onomotopoeia
- alliteration
- rhyme
- personification
- imagery
- repetition (There is one word repeated throughout the poem, what is it and why do you think it is
repeated?)
c. Answer question #6 on page 303: restate the question and give specific examples and details
d. What lesson can you learn from this poem?
HW: Spelling pack due tomorrow
1st hour: 11:03-11:35
2nd hour: 11:38-12:10
Lunch: 12:13-12:45
3rd hour: 12:48-1:22
4th hour: 1:26-2:02
5th hour: 2:06-2:42
6th hour: 2:46-3:30
10/16/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand a narrative poem including plot, setting, character and conflict. Understand the
of sound devices, such as rhythm, repetition, and rhyme.
1. Missing assignment report
2. New seating Chart
3. Collect Poetry Foldables
4. Read "Casey at the Bat" pg. 299
HW: Spelling Pack due Thursday
1st hour: 10:45-11:15
2nd hour: 11:20-11:52
3rd hour: 11:55-12:27
Lunch: 12:30-1:02
4th hour: 1:07-1:51
5th hour: 1:56-2:40
6th hour: 2:45-3:30
of sound devices, such as rhythm, repetition, and rhyme.
1. Missing assignment report
2. New seating Chart
3. Collect Poetry Foldables
4. Read "Casey at the Bat" pg. 299
HW: Spelling Pack due Thursday
1st hour: 10:45-11:15
2nd hour: 11:20-11:52
3rd hour: 11:55-12:27
Lunch: 12:30-1:02
4th hour: 1:07-1:51
5th hour: 1:56-2:40
6th hour: 2:45-3:30
10/15/12
BRING CALCULATORS FOR MEAP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand when adding a prefix to a base word the meaning of the word changes.
1. Spelling #5
HW: POETRY FOLDABLE DUE TOMORROW!!!!! Spelling pack due Thursday
WF: NONE
Objective: Understand when adding a prefix to a base word the meaning of the word changes.
1. Spelling #5
HW: POETRY FOLDABLE DUE TOMORROW!!!!! Spelling pack due Thursday
spelling_5_vocab_8.pdf |
10/12/12
#18
BRING CALCULATORS FOR MEAP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH!!!!
Pass back all work!
Objective: Write poetry using figurative language.
1. Writing fluency discussion:
-save paper
-restate the questions
-avoid slang
-keep track on your tracker daily
2. Poetry groups
3. Poetry foldables
HW: Poetry foldables due Tuesday October 16th!!!!
Pass back all work!
Objective: Write poetry using figurative language.
1. Writing fluency discussion:
-save paper
-restate the questions
-avoid slang
-keep track on your tracker daily
2. Poetry groups
3. Poetry foldables
HW: Poetry foldables due Tuesday October 16th!!!!
10/11/12
BRING CALCULATORS FOR MEAP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writing poetry and using figurative language.
1. Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
Regular 4th-6th hour classes only!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writing poetry and using figurative language.
1. Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
Regular 4th-6th hour classes only!!
10/10/12
BRING CALCULATORS FOR MEAP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writing poetry and using figurative language.
1.Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
1st hour: 10:10 -10:42
2nd hour: 10:46 -11:18
3rd hour: 11:22 -11:54
4th hour: 11:58 - 12:30
Lunch: 12:34-1:06
5th hour: 1:10 - 1:33
6th hour: 1:37 - 2:00
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writing poetry and using figurative language.
1.Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
1st hour: 10:10 -10:42
2nd hour: 10:46 -11:18
3rd hour: 11:22 -11:54
4th hour: 11:58 - 12:30
Lunch: 12:34-1:06
5th hour: 1:10 - 1:33
6th hour: 1:37 - 2:00
10/9/12
BRING CALCULATORS FOR MEAP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH!!!!
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writng poetry and using figurative language.
1. Mrs. B speaks about Book of the Month Club/ Teen Read Week
2. Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
1st hour: 10:45-11:17
2nd hour: 11:21-11:53
3rd hour: 11:57-12:29
Lunch: 12:33-1:05
4th hour: 1:09-1:54
5th hour: 1:58-2:43
6th hour: 2:47-3:30
WF: NONE
Objective: Practice writng poetry and using figurative language.
1. Mrs. B speaks about Book of the Month Club/ Teen Read Week
2. Work on Poetry Foldable
HW: NONE
1st hour: 10:45-11:17
2nd hour: 11:21-11:53
3rd hour: 11:57-12:29
Lunch: 12:33-1:05
4th hour: 1:09-1:54
5th hour: 1:58-2:43
6th hour: 2:47-3:30
10/8/12
#17
Objective: Analyze and summarize poetry.
1. Missing Assignment Report
2. Spin to Win (Homework tickets drawing)
3. New writing fluency tracker/ New Boggle sheet
4. Complete C/C reading "The Coming of the Cold"
5. Introduce Poetry Foldable assignment
HW: NONE
MEAP this week. Get lots of rest and eat a good breakfast!!!!
1. Missing Assignment Report
2. Spin to Win (Homework tickets drawing)
3. New writing fluency tracker/ New Boggle sheet
4. Complete C/C reading "The Coming of the Cold"
5. Introduce Poetry Foldable assignment
HW: NONE
MEAP this week. Get lots of rest and eat a good breakfast!!!!
poetry_foldable_instructions.doc |
10/5/12
#16 Group Free Verse Poem
Objective: Annalyze and summarize poetry.
TURN IN YOUR BOGGLE SHEETS TO YOUR HOUR DRAWER (MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON IT)!!!!
1. Spelling Test #4
2. Complete C/C reading "The Coming of the Cold"
HW: Check out Edmodo this weekend!!!
PEP ASSEMBLY!!!!!
LAKE SHORE HOMECOMING TONIGHT!!!!
TURN IN YOUR BOGGLE SHEETS TO YOUR HOUR DRAWER (MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON IT)!!!!
1. Spelling Test #4
2. Complete C/C reading "The Coming of the Cold"
HW: Check out Edmodo this weekend!!!
PEP ASSEMBLY!!!!!
LAKE SHORE HOMECOMING TONIGHT!!!!
10/4/12
#15 Group Free Verse Poem
Objective: Analyze and summarize poetry.
1. Close and Critical Reading "The Coming of the Cold"
2. Complete C/ C Reading questions
3. Answer selective response questions
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!!
1. Close and Critical Reading "The Coming of the Cold"
2. Complete C/ C Reading questions
3. Answer selective response questions
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!!
close_and_critical_reading_student_copy.docx |
the_coming_of_the_cold_poem_copy.docx |
10/3/12
Spelling Pack Scramble
Objective: Understand and appreciate fantasy, understand the use of figurative language,
use active reading skills of clarifying to understand new material.
1. Check Spelling Pack #4
2. Read "Jabberwocky" pg. 459
3. Read Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" pg. 460
4. Complete Thinking Through the Literature on pg. 461
HW: Begin studying for spelling test Friday
use active reading skills of clarifying to understand new material.
1. Check Spelling Pack #4
2. Read "Jabberwocky" pg. 459
3. Read Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" pg. 460
4. Complete Thinking Through the Literature on pg. 461
HW: Begin studying for spelling test Friday
10/2/12
#14
Free Verse Group Poem
Objective: Understand the different types of poetry and their format.
-Edmomdo update
-PUFFS COMPETITION!!!
1. Take notes: Types of poetry presenation
2. Continue to look at figurative language within poetry
HW: Spelling Pack #4 due tomorrow
-Edmomdo update
-PUFFS COMPETITION!!!
1. Take notes: Types of poetry presenation
2. Continue to look at figurative language within poetry
HW: Spelling Pack #4 due tomorrow
freeglossaryofpoetictermsandtypesofpoetryhandouts.pdf |
10/1/12
#13
Objective: Understand that when adding a prefix to a word,
the spelling of the base word does not change.
1. Missing assignment report
2. Spelling #4, Vocabulary #7
3. Introduce Edmodo account
HW: Spelling pack is due Wednesday
Log into my classroom Edmodo account and respond to the
questions posted.
Edmdo instructions:
1. Click on the following link for instructions on how to set up your
Edmodo account
2. Click on the video How to Create a Student Account
3. Your student code is tuq3gg
4. Set up your account and begin posting to the board
http://help.edmodo.com/edmodo-in-action/
Edmodo Home Page:
http://www.edmodo.com/
***Note to parents*** Please read the attached Edmodo letter for more information about the site. If you would like permission to access the
class, you must request a log-in code from me. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
the spelling of the base word does not change.
1. Missing assignment report
2. Spelling #4, Vocabulary #7
3. Introduce Edmodo account
HW: Spelling pack is due Wednesday
Log into my classroom Edmodo account and respond to the
questions posted.
Edmdo instructions:
1. Click on the following link for instructions on how to set up your
Edmodo account
2. Click on the video How to Create a Student Account
3. Your student code is tuq3gg
4. Set up your account and begin posting to the board
http://help.edmodo.com/edmodo-in-action/
Edmodo Home Page:
http://www.edmodo.com/
***Note to parents*** Please read the attached Edmodo letter for more information about the site. If you would like permission to access the
class, you must request a log-in code from me. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
spelling_4_vocab_7.pdf |
emodo_e-mail.docx |
9/28/12
#12
Objective: Understand the spelling rule of adding the suffixes ate/ ion
Identify figurative language and its use in poetry.
1. Spelling Test
2. Katy Perry "Firework" song discussion
3. Practice similes and metaphors
HW: NONE
Identify figurative language and its use in poetry.
1. Spelling Test
2. Katy Perry "Firework" song discussion
3. Practice similes and metaphors
HW: NONE
9/27/12
WF: NONE
1. MEAP Practice distinguishing between fact and opinion.
HW: Study spelling words for tomorrow.
1. MEAP Practice distinguishing between fact and opinion.
HW: Study spelling words for tomorrow.
9/26/12
WF: NONE
Objective: Identify figurative language and its use in poetry.
1. Check in spelling pack
2. Work on Katy Perry "Firework" song lyrics
-Use different colored pencils to identify similes, metaphors, alliterations, onomotopoeia, personification, rhyme, hyperbole
HW: Study spelling words and rules for Spelling Test Friday
Objective: Identify figurative language and its use in poetry.
1. Check in spelling pack
2. Work on Katy Perry "Firework" song lyrics
-Use different colored pencils to identify similes, metaphors, alliterations, onomotopoeia, personification, rhyme, hyperbole
HW: Study spelling words and rules for Spelling Test Friday
9/25/12
#11
Objective: Identify figurative language and its use in poetry.
1. Poetry Ingrediants discussion
2. Figurative Language ppt.
3. Katy Perry "Firework" song activity
HW: Spelling pack is due tomorrow
1. Poetry Ingrediants discussion
2. Figurative Language ppt.
3. Katy Perry "Firework" song activity
HW: Spelling pack is due tomorrow
fireworkbykatyperrysonglyricspoetrytermsfigurativelanguage.pdf |
figurativelanguageanimated.pptx |
9/24/12
#10
Objective: Properly spell words using the rule of suffixes that end in ate-ion
1. Missing assignment report
2. New Boggle sheet and new rules (Make sure you number your words, must
be at least 3 letters per word.)
3. Spelling #3/ Vocab #11
4. Poetry Ingrediants wkst.
HW: Spelling pack is due on Wednesday
Pre-reading assessment make-ups and spelling test make-ups during writing fluency!
1. Missing assignment report
2. New Boggle sheet and new rules (Make sure you number your words, must
be at least 3 letters per word.)
3. Spelling #3/ Vocab #11
4. Poetry Ingrediants wkst.
HW: Spelling pack is due on Wednesday
Pre-reading assessment make-ups and spelling test make-ups during writing fluency!
how_to_study_your_spelling_words.pdf |
spelling_3_vocab_11.pdf |
9/21/12
#9
Objective: Properly spell words following the rule of adding suffixes
to words that end with a silent e.
1. Count up your writing fluency #'s for the week and graph them.
2. Place your Boggle extra credit in your hour drawer.
(New Boggle next week, with new rules)
3. Spell Check 5 minutes
4. Spelling Test
5. Poetry Video
6. Discuss Poetry Terms wkst.
HW: NONE
to words that end with a silent e.
1. Count up your writing fluency #'s for the week and graph them.
2. Place your Boggle extra credit in your hour drawer.
(New Boggle next week, with new rules)
3. Spell Check 5 minutes
4. Spelling Test
5. Poetry Video
6. Discuss Poetry Terms wkst.
HW: NONE
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5:30-5:40 Welcome/Introductions Gymnasium
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6:24-6:34 4th Hour
6:37-6:47 5th Hour
6:50-7:00 6th Hour
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5:30-5:40 Welcome/Introductions Gymnasium
5:45-5:55 1st Hour
5:59-6:08 2nd Hour
6:11-6:21 3rd Hour
6:24-6:34 4th Hour
6:37-6:47 5th Hour
6:50-7:00 6th Hour
7:00-7:30 PTC Meeting/ 6th grade camp meeting
1. Check the blog daily!!! goughkms.weebly.com
2. Power School, check for updated grades
3. Late work policy
4. Are you getting my e-mails? Do you want to? Please take a moment to sign the e-mail sheet on the front table on your way out the door!!
9/20/12
No writing fluency today!
1. Pre-reading assessment
2. Work on your Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due Friday!!!
HW: Study for spelling test!!!! Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due tomorrow!!!!
1. Pre-reading assessment
2. Work on your Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due Friday!!!
HW: Study for spelling test!!!! Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due tomorrow!!!!
9/19/12
#8
1. Take out your spelling pack and have it ready to check.
2. Give 2 points for every section that is completed.
3. Poetry and Figurative Language wkst.
HW: Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due Friday
2. Give 2 points for every section that is completed.
3. Poetry and Figurative Language wkst.
HW: Poetry and Figurative Language wkst. due Friday
simile_and_metaphor.pdf |
9/18/12
#7
1. Discuss substitute behavior
2. How many of you have read a poem or listened to a poem being read before?
3. Can you give me an example of a poem?
4. Bio-poem
5. Figurative language/ Poetry terms wkst.
HW: Spelling Pack due tomorrow, poetry wkst. due Friday
2. How many of you have read a poem or listened to a poem being read before?
3. Can you give me an example of a poem?
4. Bio-poem
5. Figurative language/ Poetry terms wkst.
HW: Spelling Pack due tomorrow, poetry wkst. due Friday
bio_poem.pdf |
poetry_terms_table.docx |
9/17/12
#6
1. Missing Work Check
2. Spelling Packet #2/ Vocab #9
HW: Spelling due on Wednesday
2. Spelling Packet #2/ Vocab #9
HW: Spelling due on Wednesday
spelling_2_vocab_9.pdf |
spelling_homework.pdf |
9/14/12
WF #5
1. Count up your writing fluencies for the week and record on the graph in your tracker.
2. Spelling Test
3. Poetry Terms pre-test
4. 7th Grade Letter due at the end of the hour.
HW: None
2. Spelling Test
3. Poetry Terms pre-test
4. 7th Grade Letter due at the end of the hour.
HW: None
9/13/12
WF #4
1. Jeopardy Review for Classroom Procedures
2. Complete 7th grade letter
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!!!
2. Complete 7th grade letter
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!!!
9/12/12
WF #3
1. Take out your spelling packet and have it ready to be checked.
2. Check spelling packet
3. Complete 9/11 Stations rotation
4. Work on your 7th grade letter
HW: Study for spelling test on Friday
2. Check spelling packet
3. Complete 9/11 Stations rotation
4. Work on your 7th grade letter
HW: Study for spelling test on Friday
9/11/12
REMINDER: IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN YOUR SIGNED SYLLABUS YOU CAN STILL DO SO TODAY FOR 3 PTS. E.C.
WF #2: You were so young when 9/11 happened and are the last generation to be alive when 9/11 occurred.
What have your parents, family, friends, told you about that day? Tell me all you know or your feelings about 9/11.
1. 9/11 Stations activity
Each group must have the following:
1. Director (this persons reads the instructions for that station)
2. Recorder (this person records the answers of the group on the back of the paper)
3. Reader (reads the information provided at each station)
4. Discussion (everyone must discuss how your group would like to answer the question and the recorder will record for your group)
2. 6 minutes at each station
3. Group discussion about each station and the activity to close
HW: Spelling/ Vocab Packet due tomorrow!!!!!
WF #2: You were so young when 9/11 happened and are the last generation to be alive when 9/11 occurred.
What have your parents, family, friends, told you about that day? Tell me all you know or your feelings about 9/11.
1. 9/11 Stations activity
Each group must have the following:
1. Director (this persons reads the instructions for that station)
2. Recorder (this person records the answers of the group on the back of the paper)
3. Reader (reads the information provided at each station)
4. Discussion (everyone must discuss how your group would like to answer the question and the recorder will record for your group)
2. 6 minutes at each station
3. Group discussion about each station and the activity to close
HW: Spelling/ Vocab Packet due tomorrow!!!!!
911_station_activity.docx |
9/10/12
Writing Fluency #1
1. Place your signed syllabus in the black basket for 4 pts. extra credit
2. Set up Writing Fluency Tracker and Composition Book
3. Boggle Extra Credit Begins
4. Spelling Packet #1
HW: Spelling Packet #1/ Vocab #6 due Wednesday
2. Set up Writing Fluency Tracker and Composition Book
3. Boggle Extra Credit Begins
4. Spelling Packet #1
HW: Spelling Packet #1/ Vocab #6 due Wednesday
spelling_1_vocab_6.pdf |
writing_fluency_tracker.pdf |
boggle.pdf |
9/7/12
1. Please place your signed syllabus in the black basket on the front table.
2. Team letter
3. Who am I? Wkst.
4. Letter to 7th Grade Beginning of the Year Self
HW: Composition notebook is due on Monday!
2. Team letter
3. Who am I? Wkst.
4. Letter to 7th Grade Beginning of the Year Self
HW: Composition notebook is due on Monday!
squad_7b_team_letter.docx |
who_am_i_first_week_o_school.docx |
9/6/12
1. Syllabus
2. Classroom Procedures
3. Classmate Bingo
HW: Have your syllabus signed and brought back tomorrow for EXTRA CREDIT!! Composition books are due on MONDAY!!!
2. Classroom Procedures
3. Classmate Bingo
HW: Have your syllabus signed and brought back tomorrow for EXTRA CREDIT!! Composition books are due on MONDAY!!!
7th_grade_la_syllabus_gough.docx |
classroom_procedures.pptx |
9/5/12
WELCOME BACK!!!!
Welcome to Team 7B with Mrs. Clow, Ms. Usher, and Ms. Malkovich
1. KWL Chart Mrs. Gough
2. Supply List
3. Exit Ticket Parking Lot: What do you want to learn about this year in Language Arts? What is your favorite part of Language Arts?
HW: NONE
Welcome to Team 7B with Mrs. Clow, Ms. Usher, and Ms. Malkovich
1. KWL Chart Mrs. Gough
2. Supply List
3. Exit Ticket Parking Lot: What do you want to learn about this year in Language Arts? What is your favorite part of Language Arts?
HW: NONE
supply_list.docx |