MLA Format Video
file://///lsps.org/employees/Teachers/agough/My%20Documents/MLA_Format_Argue.swf
6/5-6/6/14 The Outsiders Movie Showing:)
5/28/14-6/11/14 The Outsiders Final Project Check-In Dates
5/28/14: Outsiders Project Introduced/ Sample projects from last year shared
5/29/14 and 6/4/14: Work on projects in class (if finished with essay)
6/9/14-6/11/14: Project Presentations in class (sign up with Mrs. Gough)
5/29/14 and 6/4/14: Work on projects in class (if finished with essay)
6/9/14-6/11/14: Project Presentations in class (sign up with Mrs. Gough)
the_outsiders_project_ideas.docx |
outsiders_project_choice_rubric.docx |
5/27/14-6/4/14 Argument Essay Check-In Dates
5/28/14: Argument Essay Outline due Thursday
5/29/14: Argument Essay Rough Draft Due Friday
5/30/14: Typing Rough Draft Friday
6/3/14: Peer Edit/ Typing Final Draft Tuesday
6/4/14: Argument Essay due next Wednesday
5/29/14: Argument Essay Rough Draft Due Friday
5/30/14: Typing Rough Draft Friday
6/3/14: Peer Edit/ Typing Final Draft Tuesday
6/4/14: Argument Essay due next Wednesday
outsiders_essay_packet.pdf |
5/21/14
TURN IN LITERATURE BOOKS AND OUTSIDERS BOOKS THIS WEEK!!!!
Focus Question: How do we review for a test?
Objective: Review vocabulary and figurative language for the test.
1. Plot Elements Group Review!!
2. Frayer Model Vocab. Review
HW: Review plot elements, vocab, and figurative language for test THURSDAY!!
Focus Question: How do we review for a test?
Objective: Review vocabulary and figurative language for the test.
1. Plot Elements Group Review!!
2. Frayer Model Vocab. Review
HW: Review plot elements, vocab, and figurative language for test THURSDAY!!
5/20/14
TURN IN LITERATURE BOOKS AND OUTSIDERS BOOKS THIS WEEK!!!!
Blue Ticket: Figurative Language Packet
Focus Question: How do we review for a test?
Objective: Review vocabulary and figurative language for the test.
1. Check figurative language packet
2. Frayer Model Vocabulary Group Review!!!
HW: Review plot elements, vocab, and figurative language for test THURSDAY!!
Blue Ticket: Figurative Language Packet
Focus Question: How do we review for a test?
Objective: Review vocabulary and figurative language for the test.
1. Check figurative language packet
2. Frayer Model Vocabulary Group Review!!!
HW: Review plot elements, vocab, and figurative language for test THURSDAY!!
5/19/14
TURN IN LITERATURE BOOKS AND OUTSIDERS BOOKS THIS WEEK!!!!
Blue Ticket: Study q's 10-12
Focus Question: What is the resolution of a story?
Objective: Discuss the resolution of the novel.
Last Writer's Notebook: Close and Critical Viewing/ Put Down the Phone
1. What is the purpose of this video? (Why did they create it: to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of video is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the video.
4. Tell me how you connect with this video. What does it mean to you?
1. Check study q's
2. Figurative Language Review
HW: Figurative Language Review
Blue Ticket: Study q's 10-12
Focus Question: What is the resolution of a story?
Objective: Discuss the resolution of the novel.
Last Writer's Notebook: Close and Critical Viewing/ Put Down the Phone
1. What is the purpose of this video? (Why did they create it: to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of video is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the video.
4. Tell me how you connect with this video. What does it mean to you?
1. Check study q's
2. Figurative Language Review
HW: Figurative Language Review
NEXT FRIDAY IS THE CLIP-A-THON!!! DO YOU WANT TO BE STUCK
IN THE CLASSROOM WHILE EVERYONE ELSE GETS TO PLAY OUTSIDE
ALL DAY???? TURN IN YOUR MONEY BY NEXT TUESDAY,
$10 IS ALL YOU NEED!!!!!
5/16/14
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #6 turn in
Focus Question: What is the falling action and resolution of a story?
Objective: Discuss the falling action and resolution of The Outsiders.
1. Read Chapter 10, 11, 12/ Focus: How do the events that occurred change each of the Greasers.
2. Study q's Ch. 10-12
HW: Study q's Ch. 10-12
Focus Question: What is the falling action and resolution of a story?
Objective: Discuss the falling action and resolution of The Outsiders.
1. Read Chapter 10, 11, 12/ Focus: How do the events that occurred change each of the Greasers.
2. Study q's Ch. 10-12
HW: Study q's Ch. 10-12
outsiders_chapter_study_questions.pdf |
5/15/14
Blue Ticket: Study q's Ch. 7-9 ready to check
Focus Question: What is the climax of a story?
Objective: Discuss the climax of the novel.
Warm-up: Complete Vocabulary Ch. 10-12/ Focus Question #6
1. Check Vocabulary
2. Check study q's 7-9
3. Read Chapter 10/ Focus: Focus on the climax of the story, how does it effect the Greasers?
HW: Focus Question #6 due tomorrow
Focus Question: What is the climax of a story?
Objective: Discuss the climax of the novel.
Warm-up: Complete Vocabulary Ch. 10-12/ Focus Question #6
1. Check Vocabulary
2. Check study q's 7-9
3. Read Chapter 10/ Focus: Focus on the climax of the story, how does it effect the Greasers?
HW: Focus Question #6 due tomorrow
outsiders_vocab_10-12.pdf |
focus_question_6.docx |
NWEA Testing 5/12-5/14
5/9/14
NWEA TESTING NEXT MONDAY - WEDNESDAY!
Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast/ lunch, do your personal best!
NWEA set GOALS for next week!
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #5
Focus Question: What events are part of the rising action?
Objective: Identify events that are part of the rising action.
W.F. #17: Hardest Job in the World/ Close and Critical Viewing
1. What is the purpose of this video? (Why did they create it: to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of video is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the video.
4. Tell me how you connect with this video. What does it mean to you?
1. Read Chapter 8/ Focus: What is the role of the gang in each of the character's lives and the importance of each member?
HW: NONE!
Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast/ lunch, do your personal best!
NWEA set GOALS for next week!
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #5
Focus Question: What events are part of the rising action?
Objective: Identify events that are part of the rising action.
W.F. #17: Hardest Job in the World/ Close and Critical Viewing
1. What is the purpose of this video? (Why did they create it: to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of video is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the video.
4. Tell me how you connect with this video. What does it mean to you?
1. Read Chapter 8/ Focus: What is the role of the gang in each of the character's lives and the importance of each member?
HW: NONE!
study_guide_questions_outsiders_all_chapters.pdf |
5/8/14
Blue Ticket: Vocabulary 7-9
Focus Question: What events are part of the rising action?
Objective: Identify events that are a part of the rising action.
W.F. #16: Use the following words in a short story: mimicking, reluctant, eluding, and aghast
1. Check Vocab. 7-9
2. Read Chapter 7/ Focus: How are the characters dealing with what has happened to Johnny?
3. Focus Question #5
HW: Focus Question #5
Focus Question: What events are part of the rising action?
Objective: Identify events that are a part of the rising action.
W.F. #16: Use the following words in a short story: mimicking, reluctant, eluding, and aghast
1. Check Vocab. 7-9
2. Read Chapter 7/ Focus: How are the characters dealing with what has happened to Johnny?
3. Focus Question #5
HW: Focus Question #5
focus_question_5.docx |
5/7/14
Blue Ticket: Chapter 5 Imagery Picture and 2 paragraphs
Focus Question: How does an author resolve conflicts?
Objective: Understanding plot structure
1. Book Fair
2. TweenTribune Writer's Notebook
1. What is the author's purpose? (Why did they write it, to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of text is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the article.
4. Tell me how you connect with this article. What does it mean to you?
3. Meet with one other person from your color and discuss your questions
4. Discuss Chapter 6 Plot elements
5. Begin reading Chapter 7/ Focus: How are the characters dealing with what has happened to Johnny?
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 7-9 due tomorrow
Frayer Model words: Aghast and Mimicking
Focus Question: How does an author resolve conflicts?
Objective: Understanding plot structure
1. Book Fair
2. TweenTribune Writer's Notebook
1. What is the author's purpose? (Why did they write it, to entertain, to
inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of text is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the article.
4. Tell me how you connect with this article. What does it mean to you?
3. Meet with one other person from your color and discuss your questions
4. Discuss Chapter 6 Plot elements
5. Begin reading Chapter 7/ Focus: How are the characters dealing with what has happened to Johnny?
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 7-9 due tomorrow
Frayer Model words: Aghast and Mimicking
outsiders_vocab_7-9.pdf |
5/5/14-5/6/14
BOOK FAIR: BOGO!!! We will be going tomorrow!!!!
Blue Ticket: Chapter 3-4, 5-6 Study q's and Vocab. 5-6
Focus Question: How do allusions and imagery create meaning in a literary text?
Objective: Create our own picture using the allusions and imagery created by the author.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3-4, Chapter 5-6
2. Check Vocab. 5-6
3. Work on Allusion and Imagery wkst.
Chapter 6 Plot Elements Questions
Read your TweenTribune article for tomorrow's writer's notebook
HW: Chapter 5 Allusion/ Imagery wkst.
Blue Ticket: Chapter 3-4, 5-6 Study q's and Vocab. 5-6
Focus Question: How do allusions and imagery create meaning in a literary text?
Objective: Create our own picture using the allusions and imagery created by the author.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3-4, Chapter 5-6
2. Check Vocab. 5-6
3. Work on Allusion and Imagery wkst.
Chapter 6 Plot Elements Questions
Read your TweenTribune article for tomorrow's writer's notebook
HW: Chapter 5 Allusion/ Imagery wkst.
chapter_5_imagery.pdf |
chapter_6_plot_elements.pdf |
5/2/14
1. Read Chapter 5/ Focus: Frost uses picturesque language to relate a concept about life.
What do you think he is intending the reader to understand about life?
2. Vocabulary Ch. 5-6
3. Study q's Chapter 5
HW: Study q's 3-4 due Monday/ Vocab. 5-6 due Monday
What do you think he is intending the reader to understand about life?
2. Vocabulary Ch. 5-6
3. Study q's Chapter 5
HW: Study q's 3-4 due Monday/ Vocab. 5-6 due Monday
outsiders_vocab_5-6.pdf |
frayer_model_vocabulary.docx |
5/1/14
Blue Ticket: Have your Venn Diagram out and ready to check
Focus Questions: How do we compare and contrast characters in a story?
Objective: Look at how characters act and what they say to understand their similarities and differences.
1. New TweenTribune assignment and rules.
2. Pass back all projects and work
3. Check Venn Diagram
4. Finish reading Chapter 4/ Focus: What events escalate the conflict between the Socs
the Greasers.
5. Study q's Chapter 3-4 (due Monday)
HW: Study q's Chapter 3-4 due tomorrow
Focus Questions: How do we compare and contrast characters in a story?
Objective: Look at how characters act and what they say to understand their similarities and differences.
1. New TweenTribune assignment and rules.
2. Pass back all projects and work
3. Check Venn Diagram
4. Finish reading Chapter 4/ Focus: What events escalate the conflict between the Socs
the Greasers.
5. Study q's Chapter 3-4 (due Monday)
HW: Study q's Chapter 3-4 due tomorrow
study_guide_questions_outsiders_all_chapters.pdf |
TweenTribune Wk. of 4/30/14 due Tuesday 5/6/14
You will answer 4 questions in your W.N. on Monday morning about this article.
1. What is the author's purpose? (Why did they write it, to entertain, to inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of text is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the article.
4. Tell me how you connect with this article. What does it mean to you?
Group Green: Tiny Cups Boost Big Bucks: 36 Million
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/tiny-cup-costs-big-bucks-36-million
Group Pink: Is Cheerleading a Sport?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/cheerleading-sport-maybe-new-york
Group Blue (Click on grades 9-12): Mrs. Obama says High School Diploma is Not Enough
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/mrs-obama-high-school-diploma-not-enough
1. What is the author's purpose? (Why did they write it, to entertain, to inform, to persuade?)
2. What type of text is it? (Informational, educational, fiction, autobiography)
3. Write a summary of the article.
4. Tell me how you connect with this article. What does it mean to you?
Group Green: Tiny Cups Boost Big Bucks: 36 Million
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/tiny-cup-costs-big-bucks-36-million
Group Pink: Is Cheerleading a Sport?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/cheerleading-sport-maybe-new-york
Group Blue (Click on grades 9-12): Mrs. Obama says High School Diploma is Not Enough
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/mrs-obama-high-school-diploma-not-enough
4/30/14 Early Release
Grab a book.
Focus Questions: How do we compare and contrast characters in a story?
Objective: Look at how characters act and what they say to understand their similarities and differences.
1. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: Look for similarities and differences between the Socs
and Greasers.
2. Begin reading Chapter 4/ Focus: What events escalate the conflict between the Socs
the Greasers.
2. Complete Venn Diagram (Similarities and Differences between Socs and Greasers)
HW: Complete Venn Diagram
Focus Questions: How do we compare and contrast characters in a story?
Objective: Look at how characters act and what they say to understand their similarities and differences.
1. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: Look for similarities and differences between the Socs
and Greasers.
2. Begin reading Chapter 4/ Focus: What events escalate the conflict between the Socs
the Greasers.
2. Complete Venn Diagram (Similarities and Differences between Socs and Greasers)
HW: Complete Venn Diagram
4/29/14
Blue Tickets: Have your study q's and Vocab. 3-4 out and ready to check.
Focus Question: How do we overcome stereotypes?
Objective: Discuss different stereotypes and how the characters get past them.
W.F.#14: Tell me about a time where you looked past someone's stereotype and
took the time to get to know them? What was the result of that situation?
1. Check Study q's 1-2
2. Check Vocab. 3-4
3. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: Look for similarities and differences between the Socs
and Greasers.
HW: Focus Question #1 due tomorrow
Focus Question: How do we overcome stereotypes?
Objective: Discuss different stereotypes and how the characters get past them.
W.F.#14: Tell me about a time where you looked past someone's stereotype and
took the time to get to know them? What was the result of that situation?
1. Check Study q's 1-2
2. Check Vocab. 3-4
3. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: Look for similarities and differences between the Socs
and Greasers.
HW: Focus Question #1 due tomorrow
4/28/14
Focus Question: What are the different types of conflicts?
Objective: Discuss internal and external conflict.
1. Read Chapter 2/ Focus: Pay attention to the stereotyping that occurs in this chapter.
2. Study q's Chapter 1-2
3. Focus Question #1 (due Wednesday)
4. Vocabulary Ch. 3-4
HW: Study q's Chapter 1-2
Vocab. Ch. 3-4
Focus Question #1 (due Wednesday)
Objective: Discuss internal and external conflict.
1. Read Chapter 2/ Focus: Pay attention to the stereotyping that occurs in this chapter.
2. Study q's Chapter 1-2
3. Focus Question #1 (due Wednesday)
4. Vocabulary Ch. 3-4
HW: Study q's Chapter 1-2
Vocab. Ch. 3-4
Focus Question #1 (due Wednesday)
study_guide_questions_outsiders_all_chapters.docx |
outsiders_vocab_3-4.pdf |
frayer_model_vocabulary.docx |
focus_question_1.docx |
4/25/14
Focus Question: What are the different types of conflicts?
Objective: Discuss internal and external conflict.
W.F. # 13: Use the following vocabulary words in a short story... nonchalantly, incredulous, complicated
1. Character Chart
2. Discuss Conflict wkst.
3. Read Chapter 2/ Focus: Pay attention to the stereotyping that occurs in this chapter.
HW: NONE:)
4/24/14
Focus Question: What elements of the exposition are revealed in Chapter 1?
Objective: Identify different elements of the exposition.
1. Character Chart
2. Conflicts wkst.
HW: Conflict Chart
Objective: Identify different elements of the exposition.
1. Character Chart
2. Conflicts wkst.
HW: Conflict Chart
character_chart.docx |
4/23/14
Focus Question: What elements of the exposition are revealed in Chapter 1?
Objective: Identify different elements of the exposition.
1. Read Chapter 1/ Focus: How can being too familiar with someone make their behavior seem different
than it may truly be? Consider your family, friends, siblings.
HW: Begin working on Character Chart
Objective: Identify different elements of the exposition.
1. Read Chapter 1/ Focus: How can being too familiar with someone make their behavior seem different
than it may truly be? Consider your family, friends, siblings.
HW: Begin working on Character Chart
4/22/14
Blue Ticket: Have your Vocabulary 1-2 out and ready to check.
Focus Question: Why do we stereotype one another?
Objective: Look at different stereotypes and discuss them.
W.F. # 11: What stereotypes do you fall into? How do people judge you?
1. Discuss different stereotypes, specifically at the middle school level.
2. Check Slang Chart
3. Check Vocabulary 1-2
4. Roots Vocabulary 1-2
https://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/roots.html
HW: NONE
Focus Question: Why do we stereotype one another?
Objective: Look at different stereotypes and discuss them.
W.F. # 11: What stereotypes do you fall into? How do people judge you?
1. Discuss different stereotypes, specifically at the middle school level.
2. Check Slang Chart
3. Check Vocabulary 1-2
4. Roots Vocabulary 1-2
https://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/roots.html
HW: NONE
4/21/14
Focus Question: What are important elements of the plot, review figurative language.
Objective: Pre-test on vocabulary, figurative language and plot elements.
1. Pre-Test The Outsiders
2. Slang wkst.
3. Vocabulary Ch. 1-2 (You do not need to do the roots, we will do that tomorrow in class)
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 1-2
Objective: Pre-test on vocabulary, figurative language and plot elements.
1. Pre-Test The Outsiders
2. Slang wkst.
3. Vocabulary Ch. 1-2 (You do not need to do the roots, we will do that tomorrow in class)
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 1-2
outsiders_vocab_1-3.pdf |
frayer_model_vocabulary.docx |
4/17/14
Projects due.
Final Test Roll of Thunder
Final Test Roll of Thunder
4/16/14
Blue Ticket: Study Guide
Focus Question: What are the important elements of the plot of a novel?
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
Warm-up: Place these things in the correct order on a witch's hat in your writer's notebook.
Conflict, Climax, Resolution, Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action, Antagonist, Protagonist, Setting, Trigger
1. Check study guide
2. Plot of the novel
HW: Study for your test tomorrow
Projects due tomorrow!
Focus Question: What are the important elements of the plot of a novel?
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
Warm-up: Place these things in the correct order on a witch's hat in your writer's notebook.
Conflict, Climax, Resolution, Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action, Antagonist, Protagonist, Setting, Trigger
1. Check study guide
2. Plot of the novel
HW: Study for your test tomorrow
Projects due tomorrow!
4/15/14
Focus Question: What are the important elements of the plot of a novel?
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
1. Work on projects and study guide
HW: Study Guide due tomorrow
Project due Thursday
Final Test Thursday
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
1. Work on projects and study guide
HW: Study Guide due tomorrow
Project due Thursday
Final Test Thursday
4/14/14
W.F.#10: Tell me all about spring break...
Focus Question: What are the important elements of the plot of a novel?
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
1. Review Witch's Hat requirements
2. Work on projects and study guide
HW: Study Guide due Wednesday
Projects due Thursday
Final Test Thursday
Focus Question: What are the important elements of the plot of a novel?
Objective: Discuss the plot of the novel.
1. Review Witch's Hat requirements
2. Work on projects and study guide
HW: Study Guide due Wednesday
Projects due Thursday
Final Test Thursday
4/4/14 E.R. Schedule Clipper Celebration Today:)
Blue Ticket: Study q's Chapter 10-12
Pick Blue Ticket!!
Focus Question: What is a cliffhanger?
Objective: Discuss the outcome of the novel and how the author uses a cliffhanger?
W.F. #9: Do you feel sympathy for TJ? Why or why not? What will happen to TJ?
What does his future look like?
1. Check study q's Chapter 10-12
2. Discuss outcome of the novel.
3. Work on projects and study guide
HW: TweenTribune due tonight
Work on your project and study guide over break... do not procrastinate!!!!!!
Map Instructions (Must include): Multi-Media Report (Choose one):
Logan Land The Great Depression in the south
Logan house Civil Right's Movement
Mr. Granger's house Mob Violence
The Wallace Store Night Riders
Both schools Jim Crow Laws
The church Share Cropping
Soldier's Bridge Ku Klux Klan
Soldier's Road
Strawberry (Barnett's Mercantile)
The Avery's House
Mr. Granger's Road
Vicksburg
The Berry's House
Smelling's Creek
The Crossroads (Jefferson Davis)
Pick Blue Ticket!!
Focus Question: What is a cliffhanger?
Objective: Discuss the outcome of the novel and how the author uses a cliffhanger?
W.F. #9: Do you feel sympathy for TJ? Why or why not? What will happen to TJ?
What does his future look like?
1. Check study q's Chapter 10-12
2. Discuss outcome of the novel.
3. Work on projects and study guide
HW: TweenTribune due tonight
Work on your project and study guide over break... do not procrastinate!!!!!!
Map Instructions (Must include): Multi-Media Report (Choose one):
Logan Land The Great Depression in the south
Logan house Civil Right's Movement
Mr. Granger's house Mob Violence
The Wallace Store Night Riders
Both schools Jim Crow Laws
The church Share Cropping
Soldier's Bridge Ku Klux Klan
Soldier's Road
Strawberry (Barnett's Mercantile)
The Avery's House
Mr. Granger's Road
Vicksburg
The Berry's House
Smelling's Creek
The Crossroads (Jefferson Davis)
4/3/14
Focus Question: What is the author foreshadowing will happen?
Objective: Use inferences to identify what the author is trying to tell us.
1. Read Chapter 11/ Focus: This is the climax of the story... What will come of TJ?
Complete study q's for Chapter 11 and 12
TweenTribune due tomorrow!!! HW: Complete reading Chapter 12
1st Hour: page 182, audio Disc 7 48:57
3rd Hour: Top of page 183, audio Disc 7, 53:09
5th Hour: Close to top of page 182, Disc 7, 48:13
Objective: Use inferences to identify what the author is trying to tell us.
1. Read Chapter 11/ Focus: This is the climax of the story... What will come of TJ?
Complete study q's for Chapter 11 and 12
TweenTribune due tomorrow!!! HW: Complete reading Chapter 12
1st Hour: page 182, audio Disc 7 48:57
3rd Hour: Top of page 183, audio Disc 7, 53:09
5th Hour: Close to top of page 182, Disc 7, 48:13
4/2/14
Focus Question: What is the author foreshadowing will happen?
Objective: Use inferences to identify what the author is trying to tell us.
W.F. #8: In Chapter 10 Papa says, "It's gonna storm all right... but it may not come till late on over in the night."
Think of what Papa is saying and think of the title of the book. What might this mean? What sort of storm
could be coming?
1. Introduce ROT Final Project (due Thursday after break)
2. Hand out study guide ROT (due Wednesday after break)
3. Read Chapter 11/ Focus: This is the climax of the story... What will come of TJ?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday!!!!!
Objective: Use inferences to identify what the author is trying to tell us.
W.F. #8: In Chapter 10 Papa says, "It's gonna storm all right... but it may not come till late on over in the night."
Think of what Papa is saying and think of the title of the book. What might this mean? What sort of storm
could be coming?
1. Introduce ROT Final Project (due Thursday after break)
2. Hand out study guide ROT (due Wednesday after break)
3. Read Chapter 11/ Focus: This is the climax of the story... What will come of TJ?
HW: TweenTribune due Friday!!!!!
rot_tic-tac-toe_project.doc |
plot_witchs_hat.docx |
rot_study_guide_13-14.docx |
4/1/14
Blue Ticket: Study q's Chapter 9
Focus Question: How does the author use imagery in this chapter so the reader experiences
certain feelings and emotions?
Objective: Identify 2 types of imagery in this chapter and the senses they appeal to.
W.F. #7: How does the author create suspense in Chapter 9 while waiting for papa, Mr. Morrison and
Stacey to get home? Write your own story using suspense.
1. Check study q's Chapter 9
2. Read Chapter 10/ Focus: What is the new concern for the Logan family after Papa's injury?
HW: Read Chapter 10
Study q's Chapter 10/ 2 forms of Imagery the author uses.
1st Hour: Bottom of page 158, audio Disc 6, 47:07
2nd Hour: Top page of 160, audio Disc 6, 50:29
3rd Hour: Bottom of page 158, audio Disc 6, 47:07
5th Hour: Middle of page 158, audio Disc 6, 45:39
6th Hour: Page 157, audio Disc 6, 43:57
Focus Question: How does the author use imagery in this chapter so the reader experiences
certain feelings and emotions?
Objective: Identify 2 types of imagery in this chapter and the senses they appeal to.
W.F. #7: How does the author create suspense in Chapter 9 while waiting for papa, Mr. Morrison and
Stacey to get home? Write your own story using suspense.
1. Check study q's Chapter 9
2. Read Chapter 10/ Focus: What is the new concern for the Logan family after Papa's injury?
HW: Read Chapter 10
Study q's Chapter 10/ 2 forms of Imagery the author uses.
1st Hour: Bottom of page 158, audio Disc 6, 47:07
2nd Hour: Top page of 160, audio Disc 6, 50:29
3rd Hour: Bottom of page 158, audio Disc 6, 47:07
5th Hour: Middle of page 158, audio Disc 6, 45:39
6th Hour: Page 157, audio Disc 6, 43:57
TweenTribune Wk. of 3/31/14 Due Friday 4/4/14
Group Green:
Heart Instructor Uses CPR Skills to Save Puppy
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/heart-instructor-uses-cpr-skills-save-puppy
School Bans Girl Who Shaved her Head to Support her Friend
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/school-bans-girl-who-shaved-head-support-friend
Group Pink:
Finnish Gibberish: What Foreign Languages Sound like
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/finnish-gibberish-what-foreign-languages-sound
Students Protest Elimination of Spring Break
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/students-protest-elimination-spring-break
Group Blue (Click on Grades 9-12)
Wanna Win a Billion? Pick a Perfect Bracket
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/wanna-win-billion-pick-perfect-bracket
School Bans Girl Who Shaved her Head to Support her Friend
http://tweentribune.com/teen/school-bans-girl-who-shaved-head-support-friend
Heart Instructor Uses CPR Skills to Save Puppy
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/heart-instructor-uses-cpr-skills-save-puppy
School Bans Girl Who Shaved her Head to Support her Friend
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/school-bans-girl-who-shaved-head-support-friend
Group Pink:
Finnish Gibberish: What Foreign Languages Sound like
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/finnish-gibberish-what-foreign-languages-sound
Students Protest Elimination of Spring Break
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/students-protest-elimination-spring-break
Group Blue (Click on Grades 9-12)
Wanna Win a Billion? Pick a Perfect Bracket
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/wanna-win-billion-pick-perfect-bracket
School Bans Girl Who Shaved her Head to Support her Friend
http://tweentribune.com/teen/school-bans-girl-who-shaved-head-support-friend
3/31/14
Blue Ticket: Vocab. Ch. 9-12, Study q's Chapter 8, Focus Question #4
Focus Question: What inferences are made through the use of character dialogue?
Objective: Observe what the characters do and say to and about each other.
1. Check Study q's Ch. 8
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 9-12
3. Read Chapter 9/ Focus: What happens to Papa, Stacey, and Mr. Morrison on their trip and why?
4. Study q's Chapter 9
HW: Finish reading Chapter 9
Study q's Chapter 9
TweenTribune due Friday
1st Hour: Page 142, Time on audio Disc 6, 7:44
3rd Hour: Page top page 143, Time on audio Disc 6, 9:12
5th Hour: Middle of page 141, Time on audio Disc 6, 4:36
6th Hour: Middle of page 142, Time on audio Disc 6, 7:58
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
Focus Question: What inferences are made through the use of character dialogue?
Objective: Observe what the characters do and say to and about each other.
1. Check Study q's Ch. 8
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 9-12
3. Read Chapter 9/ Focus: What happens to Papa, Stacey, and Mr. Morrison on their trip and why?
4. Study q's Chapter 9
HW: Finish reading Chapter 9
Study q's Chapter 9
TweenTribune due Friday
1st Hour: Page 142, Time on audio Disc 6, 7:44
3rd Hour: Page top page 143, Time on audio Disc 6, 9:12
5th Hour: Middle of page 141, Time on audio Disc 6, 4:36
6th Hour: Middle of page 142, Time on audio Disc 6, 7:58
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
rot_study_qs.pdf |
3/28/14
Focus Question: What is injustice?
Objective: Discuss the injustice that occurs with mama in this chapter.
1. Finish reading Chapter 8
2. Study q's Chapter 8
3. Focus Question #4
HW: Study q's Chapter 8
Focus Question #8
Vocab. Ch. 9-12
Objective: Discuss the injustice that occurs with mama in this chapter.
1. Finish reading Chapter 8
2. Study q's Chapter 8
3. Focus Question #4
HW: Study q's Chapter 8
Focus Question #8
Vocab. Ch. 9-12
focus_question_4.docx |
3/27/14
Blue Ticket: Have your foreshadowing wkst. out and ready to check.
Focus Question: What is injustice?
Objective: Discuss the injustice that occurs with mama in this chapter.
Warm-up: Check Foreshadowing wkst.
1. Read Chapter 8/ Focus: What is Cassie's plan to get revenge on Lillian Jean?
HW: Vocabulary Chapter 9-12
Focus Question: What is injustice?
Objective: Discuss the injustice that occurs with mama in this chapter.
Warm-up: Check Foreshadowing wkst.
1. Read Chapter 8/ Focus: What is Cassie's plan to get revenge on Lillian Jean?
HW: Vocabulary Chapter 9-12
3/26/14
Blue Ticket: Have your study q's out for Chapter 7 ready to check
Focus Question: How does the author use foreshadowing to help the reader predict what
will happen through the rest of the novel.
Objective: Look at the foreshadowing events the author focuses on to make predictions of
what will occur next in the novel.
W.F.: NONE/ Check study q's Chapter 7
1. Discuss Chapter 7
2. Foreshadowing and Land Chart wkst.
HW: Foreshadowing and Land Chart due tomorrow
Vocabulary Chapter 9-12 due Friday
Focus Question: How does the author use foreshadowing to help the reader predict what
will happen through the rest of the novel.
Objective: Look at the foreshadowing events the author focuses on to make predictions of
what will occur next in the novel.
W.F.: NONE/ Check study q's Chapter 7
1. Discuss Chapter 7
2. Foreshadowing and Land Chart wkst.
HW: Foreshadowing and Land Chart due tomorrow
Vocabulary Chapter 9-12 due Friday
foreshadow_chapter_7.docx |
vocab_9-12_rot.pdf |
3/25/14
Blue Ticket: Check study q's Chapter 6 and Vocab. Ch. 7-8
Focus Question: How does the author use foreshadowing to help the reader predict what
will happen through the rest of the novel.
Objective: Look at the foreshadowing events the author focuses on to make predictions of
what will occur next in the novel.
W.F. #6
1. Check Study q's Ch. 6
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 7-8
3. Character Tree
4. Read Chapter 7/ Focus: Look at the incidents in this chapter and predict how
these incidents and conversations will have an impact on the rest of the novel.
HW: Finish reading Chapter 7
Study question for Chapter 7 including #4 from Chapter 6
1st Hour: Middle of page 103/ Disc 4: 46:32 time
2nd Hour: Bottom of page 104/ Disc 4: 50:00 time
5th Hour: Middle of page 101/ Disc 4: about 40:00 time
6th Hour: Middle of page 103/ Disc 4: 46:32 time
Focus Question: How does the author use foreshadowing to help the reader predict what
will happen through the rest of the novel.
Objective: Look at the foreshadowing events the author focuses on to make predictions of
what will occur next in the novel.
W.F. #6
1. Check Study q's Ch. 6
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 7-8
3. Character Tree
4. Read Chapter 7/ Focus: Look at the incidents in this chapter and predict how
these incidents and conversations will have an impact on the rest of the novel.
HW: Finish reading Chapter 7
Study question for Chapter 7 including #4 from Chapter 6
1st Hour: Middle of page 103/ Disc 4: 46:32 time
2nd Hour: Bottom of page 104/ Disc 4: 50:00 time
5th Hour: Middle of page 101/ Disc 4: about 40:00 time
6th Hour: Middle of page 103/ Disc 4: 46:32 time
3/24/14
Focus Question: What is symbolism? What is a coming of age moment?
Objective: Discuss things that symbolize something important in our lives.
W.F. #5: Sacred Place
1. Complete reading Chapter 6/ Focus: Uncle Hammer gives Stacey
his Christmas present early, this present carries significant meaning.
What might this coat symbolize?
2. Study q's Chapter 6
3. Vocab. Ch. 7-8
HW: TweenTribune due tonight
Study q's Chapter 6 Do not do QUESTION #4, we will do that
with Chapter 7
Vocab. Chapters 7-8
Objective: Discuss things that symbolize something important in our lives.
W.F. #5: Sacred Place
1. Complete reading Chapter 6/ Focus: Uncle Hammer gives Stacey
his Christmas present early, this present carries significant meaning.
What might this coat symbolize?
2. Study q's Chapter 6
3. Vocab. Ch. 7-8
HW: TweenTribune due tonight
Study q's Chapter 6 Do not do QUESTION #4, we will do that
with Chapter 7
Vocab. Chapters 7-8
3/21/14
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #3 ready to turn in
Pick Blue Tickets!
W.F. #4: Invisible
Focus Question: What is symbolism? What is a coming of age moment?
Objective: Discuss things that symbolize something important in our lives.
1. Read Chapter 6/ Focus: Uncle Hammer gives Stacey his Christmas present early,
this present carries significant meaning. What might this coat symbolize?
HW: TweenTribune due Monday!!!!!
ZAP Update: This week in my class, 4 assignments, we had 63 ZAPS
Pick Blue Tickets!
W.F. #4: Invisible
Focus Question: What is symbolism? What is a coming of age moment?
Objective: Discuss things that symbolize something important in our lives.
1. Read Chapter 6/ Focus: Uncle Hammer gives Stacey his Christmas present early,
this present carries significant meaning. What might this coat symbolize?
HW: TweenTribune due Monday!!!!!
ZAP Update: This week in my class, 4 assignments, we had 63 ZAPS
3/20/14
Blue Ticket: Study q's Chapter 4 &5, Vocabulary Ch. 5-6
Focus Question: What elements of the plot have been revealed?
Objective: Discuss the continued injustice shown toward the Logan family.
W.F. #3: Write a letter to someone you miss.
1. Check study q's Chapter 4-5
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 5-6
3. Discuss Chapter 5
4. Injustice Chart Chapter 5 with small group (pre-writing)
5. Focus Question #3
6. New TweenTribune user-id's and passwords
HW: Focus Question #3
TweenTribune due Monday 3/24/14
Focus Question: What elements of the plot have been revealed?
Objective: Discuss the continued injustice shown toward the Logan family.
W.F. #3: Write a letter to someone you miss.
1. Check study q's Chapter 4-5
2. Check Vocab. Ch. 5-6
3. Discuss Chapter 5
4. Injustice Chart Chapter 5 with small group (pre-writing)
5. Focus Question #3
6. New TweenTribune user-id's and passwords
HW: Focus Question #3
TweenTribune due Monday 3/24/14
focus_question_3.docx |
New TweenTribune User-id's and passwords for T3
TweenTribune due Monday 3/24/14
Group Green:
Family Getting Help for Bad Cat
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/family-getting-help-bad-cat
School Tortures students with Justin Bieber Song
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/school-tortures-students-justin-bieber-song
Group Pink:
How can Two High School Teams Win the Same Game?
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/how-can-two-high-school-teams-win-same-game
Wrestler Shows Classy Moves on Mat
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/wrestler-shows-classy-moves-and-mat
Group Blue (Read under Grades 9-12):
She's Not a Disabled Dog, She's a Ski Machine
http://tweentribune.com/teen/she-s-not-disabled-dog-she-s-ski-machine
New Coin Throws Currency a Curve
http://tweentribune.com/teen/new-coin-throws-currency-curve
Family Getting Help for Bad Cat
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/family-getting-help-bad-cat
School Tortures students with Justin Bieber Song
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/school-tortures-students-justin-bieber-song
Group Pink:
How can Two High School Teams Win the Same Game?
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/how-can-two-high-school-teams-win-same-game
Wrestler Shows Classy Moves on Mat
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/wrestler-shows-classy-moves-and-mat
Group Blue (Read under Grades 9-12):
She's Not a Disabled Dog, She's a Ski Machine
http://tweentribune.com/teen/she-s-not-disabled-dog-she-s-ski-machine
New Coin Throws Currency a Curve
http://tweentribune.com/teen/new-coin-throws-currency-curve
3/19/14 E.R. PEP ASSEMBLY 5th and 6th HOUR!!!
Focus Question: Analyze how the author develops and contrasts the points of views of different characters in the novel.
Objective: Discuss the character traits of the main characters.
Read Chapter 4/ Focus: Identify the different conflicts revealed in the chapter and how they affect the different characters.
HW: Complete reading Chapter 4, Complete Chapter 4 Study q's, Read Chapter 5, Study q's Chapter 5, Vocab. Ch. 5-6
1st Hour: Top of page 65
2nd Hour: Bottom of page 66
3rd Hour: Top of page 65
Audio: Click on disc 2, Chapter 4 starts about 45 minutes in
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
Objective: Discuss the character traits of the main characters.
Read Chapter 4/ Focus: Identify the different conflicts revealed in the chapter and how they affect the different characters.
HW: Complete reading Chapter 4, Complete Chapter 4 Study q's, Read Chapter 5, Study q's Chapter 5, Vocab. Ch. 5-6
1st Hour: Top of page 65
2nd Hour: Bottom of page 66
3rd Hour: Top of page 65
Audio: Click on disc 2, Chapter 4 starts about 45 minutes in
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
3/18/14
Blue Ticket: Have your Poetic Justice Writing out and Study q's Ch. 3 out and ready to check.
Focus Question: Analyze how the author develops and contrasts the points of views of different characters in the novel.
Objective: Discuss the character traits of the main characters.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3
2. Character Tree
3. Read Chapter 4/ Focus: Identify the different conflicts revealed in the chapter and how they affect the different characters.
5th and 6th hour ONLY!!!!! HW: Finish reading chapter 4, Complete study q's chapter 4,
Vocab. Ch. 5-6, Read Chapter 5, Study q's Chapter 5
Audio: Click on disc 2, Chapter 4 starts about 45 minutes in
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
5th hour page 54 in the book
6th hour page 57 in the book
Objective: Discuss the character traits of the main characters.
1. Check study q's Chapter 3
2. Character Tree
3. Read Chapter 4/ Focus: Identify the different conflicts revealed in the chapter and how they affect the different characters.
5th and 6th hour ONLY!!!!! HW: Finish reading chapter 4, Complete study q's chapter 4,
Vocab. Ch. 5-6, Read Chapter 5, Study q's Chapter 5
Audio: Click on disc 2, Chapter 4 starts about 45 minutes in
https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry
5th hour page 54 in the book
6th hour page 57 in the book
rot_vocabulary_ch._5-6.pdf |
3/17/14
Focus Question: What conflicts are revealed in the exposition of the novel?
Objective: Discuss the conflicts revealed and how they affect they characters.
W.F. #1: Do you believe in the luck of the Irish? Do we make our own luck or are we just lucky?
Are one who good luck follows or bad?
1. Finish reading Chapter 3/ Focus: How do the Logan children get payback for being tormented
by the white bus driver and white children?
2. Study q's Chapter 3
3. Poetic Justice Writing Assignment
HW: Study q's Chapter 3/ Poetic Justice Writing Assignment
poetic_justice_written.docx |
3/14/14
Focus Question: What conflicts are revealed in the exposition of the novel?
Objective: Discuss the conflicts revealed and how they affect they characters.
1. Pass back work
2. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: How do the Logan children get payback for being tormented by the white bus driver and white children?
HW: Go into Blackboard and take the survey for your essay!!!
Objective: Discuss the conflicts revealed and how they affect they characters.
1. Pass back work
2. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: How do the Logan children get payback for being tormented by the white bus driver and white children?
HW: Go into Blackboard and take the survey for your essay!!!
3/13/14
www.most.misd.net
Blue Ticket: Vocabulary 3-4 Frayer Model
Focus Question: What conflicts are revealed in the exposition of the novel?
Objective: Discuss the conflicts revealed and how they affect they characters.
1. Character Tree/ Conflicts
2. Read Chapter 3/ Focus: How do the Logan children get payback for being tormented by the white bus driver and white children?
HW: :)
3/11/14
COUNT POMS!!
GO INTO BLACKBOARD AND TAKE THE SURVEY FOR YOUR ESSAY!
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #1/ Study q's Chapter 2
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
Warm-up: Vocabulary Chapters 3-4
1. Check Focus Question #1
2. Check study q's Chapter 2
3. Character Tree
4. Discuss the conflicts revealed in Chapters 1 and 2
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 3-4 (Frayer Model)
GO INTO BLACKBOARD AND TAKE THE SURVEY FOR YOUR ESSAY!
Blue Ticket: Focus Question #1/ Study q's Chapter 2
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
Warm-up: Vocabulary Chapters 3-4
1. Check Focus Question #1
2. Check study q's Chapter 2
3. Character Tree
4. Discuss the conflicts revealed in Chapters 1 and 2
HW: Vocabulary Ch. 3-4 (Frayer Model)
3/10/14
GO INTO BLACKBOARD AND TAKE THE SURVEY FOR YOUR ESSAY!
LAST DAY TO PUSH FOR POMS!!!
Blue Ticket: Study q's for Chapter 1 due today
TWEENTRIBUNE DUE TONIGHT!!!!
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #23: Never Grow Up
1. Check study q's Chapter 1
2. Focus Question #1
3. Read Chapter 2/ Focus: What do we learn from the conversations Papa has
with other families about what is going on in the area?
HW: Complete Focus Question #1
Complete reading Chapter 2
Complete Study Q's Chapter 2 (1-4)(restate question, answer in complete sentences)
LAST DAY TO PUSH FOR POMS!!!
Blue Ticket: Study q's for Chapter 1 due today
TWEENTRIBUNE DUE TONIGHT!!!!
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #23: Never Grow Up
1. Check study q's Chapter 1
2. Focus Question #1
3. Read Chapter 2/ Focus: What do we learn from the conversations Papa has
with other families about what is going on in the area?
HW: Complete Focus Question #1
Complete reading Chapter 2
Complete Study Q's Chapter 2 (1-4)(restate question, answer in complete sentences)
focus_question_1.docx |
3/7/14 RACHEL'S CHALLENGE UNITY DAY!!!!!
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #22: Go back to yesterday...
1. Finish 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. Study q's Chapter 1: Restate the question and answer in complete sentences
HW: Study q's Chapter 1
TweenTribune due Monday (no make-ups)
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #22: Go back to yesterday...
1. Finish 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. Study q's Chapter 1: Restate the question and answer in complete sentences
HW: Study q's Chapter 1
TweenTribune due Monday (no make-ups)
rot_study_qs.pdf |
rot_character_tree.pdf |
3/6/14
105!!!!!!! 185!!!!!!!!
New Groups for TweenTribune!
Blue Ticket: Sarah Broodlove independent reading
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #21: Define the word responsible. How do students display responsibility?
What can you do to become more responsible as a student, or what advise can you give
to another student to be more responsible?
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?
HW: TweenTribune due next Monday 3/10/14
New Groups for TweenTribune!
Blue Ticket: Sarah Broodlove independent reading
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
W.F. #21: Define the word responsible. How do students display responsibility?
What can you do to become more responsible as a student, or what advise can you give
to another student to be more responsible?
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?
HW: TweenTribune due next Monday 3/10/14
TweenTribune 3/6/14 due next Monday 3/10/14
New Groups for TweenTribune
Group Green:
Cupcake Baking 6th Grader Back in Business
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/cupcake-baking-6th-grader-back-business
Jimmy Fallon Takes Polar Plunge
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/jimmy-fallon-takes-polar-plunge-suit-and-tie
Group Pink:
She's Paying College
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/shes-paying-college-bottles-and-cans
Reindeer get Glowing
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/reindeer-get-glowing-antlers-no-red-noses
Group Blue:
Teen Studies her Own Cancer
http://tweentribune.com/teen/teen-studies-her-own-cancer
Jimmy Fallon Takes Polar
http://tweentribune.com/teen/jimmy-fallon-takes-polar-plunge-suit-and-tie
Group Green:
Cupcake Baking 6th Grader Back in Business
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/cupcake-baking-6th-grader-back-business
Jimmy Fallon Takes Polar Plunge
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/jimmy-fallon-takes-polar-plunge-suit-and-tie
Group Pink:
She's Paying College
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/shes-paying-college-bottles-and-cans
Reindeer get Glowing
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/reindeer-get-glowing-antlers-no-red-noses
Group Blue:
Teen Studies her Own Cancer
http://tweentribune.com/teen/teen-studies-her-own-cancer
Jimmy Fallon Takes Polar
http://tweentribune.com/teen/jimmy-fallon-takes-polar-plunge-suit-and-tie
3/5/14
Blue Ticket: Final Reflection/ Vocabulary Chapter 1-2
Warm-up: Check Vocab. 1-2
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
1. Review good reading strategies
2. Review elements of a story
3. Character Chart
4. 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: Independent Reading Sarah Broodlove due tomorrow
Warm-up: Check Vocab. 1-2
Focus Question: What is identified in the exposition of a story?
Objective: Identify the characters, setting and conflicts of the story.
1. Review good reading strategies
2. Review elements of a story
3. Character Chart
4. 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: Independent Reading Sarah Broodlove due tomorrow
3/4/14
Blue Ticket: Turn in your Final Reflection
Focus Question: How do characters develop overtime in a story?
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
W.F. #21- Polar Vortex
1. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Pre-Test
2. Vocab. Chapters 1-2 (must include concession and admonished on back)
3. Individual reading practice Sarah Breedlove
HW: Vocab. 1-2 due tomorrow
Reading practice Sarah Breedlove due Thursday
Focus Question: How do characters develop overtime in a story?
Objective: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
W.F. #21- Polar Vortex
1. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Pre-Test
2. Vocab. Chapters 1-2 (must include concession and admonished on back)
3. Individual reading practice Sarah Breedlove
HW: Vocab. 1-2 due tomorrow
Reading practice Sarah Breedlove due Thursday
rot_vocab._1-2.pdf |
sarah_breedlove.doc |
3/3/14
Pass back all work.
Focus Question: How do ideas influence individuals or events and how do individuals
influence ideas or events?
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
W.F. #20- Attack of the Undead
1. Complete stations activity
2. Final reflection from station activity and Remember the Titans
Final Reflection Question:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression,
the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our
nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of
the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles
they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time
period. How would you handle all that is going on around you?
What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds?
Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color
than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other
feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)
PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK IN FULL EFFECT!!!!
HW: Complete Final Reflection (1 page long).
TweenTribune due tonight!!!
Focus Question: How do ideas influence individuals or events and how do individuals
influence ideas or events?
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
W.F. #20- Attack of the Undead
1. Complete stations activity
2. Final reflection from station activity and Remember the Titans
Final Reflection Question:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression,
the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our
nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of
the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles
they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time
period. How would you handle all that is going on around you?
What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds?
Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color
than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other
feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)
PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK IN FULL EFFECT!!!!
HW: Complete Final Reflection (1 page long).
TweenTribune due tonight!!!
2/28/14
Blue Tickets are Back!!!! Turn in your The Great Depression wkst. to your hour drawer!
Focus Question: How do ideas influence individuals or events and how do individuals influence ideas or events?
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
Warm-up: Get into your station groups and go to your station you left off at yesterday.
1. TweenTribune due Monday
2. Stations Activity
3. Spend 15 minutes at each station with your group.
-Rotate reading and recording amongst your group members.
- One packet turned in for each group
4.Final Reflection Focus:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression, the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time period. How would you handle all that is going on around you? What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds? Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK IN FULL EFFECT!!!!
HW: TweenTribune due Monday/ Final Reflection due Tuesday
Focus Question: How do ideas influence individuals or events and how do individuals influence ideas or events?
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
Warm-up: Get into your station groups and go to your station you left off at yesterday.
1. TweenTribune due Monday
2. Stations Activity
3. Spend 15 minutes at each station with your group.
-Rotate reading and recording amongst your group members.
- One packet turned in for each group
4.Final Reflection Focus:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression, the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time period. How would you handle all that is going on around you? What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds? Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK IN FULL EFFECT!!!!
HW: TweenTribune due Monday/ Final Reflection due Tuesday
TweenTribune due Monday 3/3/14
Answer
the Critical Thinking Question by clicking on the Add Comment tab. Type your response to the Critical Thinking
Question. Your response must be at least 3 sentences long. You must spell
check and proofread your comment before you SAVE it! In order to
submit your comment you must first preview it then CLICK ON SAVE!!!! Each comment is worth 10 points, 20 points total for the week.
Group Pink:
How'd that Happen? Spelling Bee Runs Out of Words
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/howd-happen-spelling-bee-runs-out-words
Olympic Results: Loser Keeps Bieber
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/olympic-results-loser-keeps-bieber
Group Green:
Teen Youngest Ever to Wind Olympic Gold
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/teen-youngest-ever-win-olympic-slalom-gold
She's a Cheerleader and She's Blind
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/shes-cheerleader-and-shes-blind
Group Blue:
How'd that Happen? Spelling Bee Runs Out of Words
http://tweentribune.com/teen/howd-happen-spelling-bee-runs-out-words
Olympic Results: Loser Keeps Bieber
http://tweentribune.com/teen/olympic-results-loser-keeps-bieber
Group Pink:
How'd that Happen? Spelling Bee Runs Out of Words
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/howd-happen-spelling-bee-runs-out-words
Olympic Results: Loser Keeps Bieber
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/olympic-results-loser-keeps-bieber
Group Green:
Teen Youngest Ever to Wind Olympic Gold
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/teen-youngest-ever-win-olympic-slalom-gold
She's a Cheerleader and She's Blind
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/shes-cheerleader-and-shes-blind
Group Blue:
How'd that Happen? Spelling Bee Runs Out of Words
http://tweentribune.com/teen/howd-happen-spelling-bee-runs-out-words
Olympic Results: Loser Keeps Bieber
http://tweentribune.com/teen/olympic-results-loser-keeps-bieber
tweentribune_directions.docx |
2/27/14
Focus Question: How do ideas influence individuals or events and how do individuals influence ideas or events?
Objective: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events and ideas in a text.
Warm-up: Discuss Remember the Titans, what lessons can be learned from the different characters in the movie?
1. New TweenTribune due Monday
2. Stations Activity
3. Spend 15 minutes at each station with your group.
-Rotate reading and recording amongst your group members.
- One packet turned in for each group
PUSHING FOR POMS IS BACK IN FULL EFFECT!!!!
HW: Reading practice homework The Great Depression due Friday 2/28/14
1. Read the short article attached and answer the questions.
2. Complete the vocabulary for the article
pre-reading_packet.docx |
pre-reading_packet_articles.pdf |
the_great_depression.doc |
2/24/14- 2/26/14
TweenTribune due tonight!
Focus Question: How did segregation and integration change the lives of people during the Civil Right's movement?
Objective: Watch Remember the Titans to understand segregation, integration and prejudice.
1. Remember the Titans
2. Final Reflection Focus:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression, the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time period. How would you handle all that is going on around you? What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds? Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)
HW: TweenTribune due Monday night
Movie worksheet due Wednesday
Focus Question: How did segregation and integration change the lives of people during the Civil Right's movement?
Objective: Watch Remember the Titans to understand segregation, integration and prejudice.
1. Remember the Titans
2. Final Reflection Focus:
You have read about what times were like during The Great Depression, the prejudice, segregation, racism and battle for Civil Rights in our nation’s past. You have also watched a movie that follows one of the first integrated football teams in the south and the struggles they went through. Imagine yourself growing up during this time period. How would you handle all that is going on around you? What would you do to make a difference? How would you get people to change their minds? Do you think you could cross the racial lines and hang out with another student if their skin was a different color than yours (remember this is 75 years ago, not today). How would you stand your ground? Include any other feelings you have about what you have learned in this activity. (Response needs to be 1 page long)
HW: TweenTribune due Monday night
Movie worksheet due Wednesday
remember_the_titans_questions_1.doc |
2/21/14
Focus Question: How did Americans react to integration?
Objective: Investigate the United States’ early history of slavery and the legacy of the battle for equal rights in this country. Examine the major social and economic challenges facing the North and the South after the Civil War. Take an in-depth look at Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision which ended legalized school segregation. And assess the country’s progress a half-century later.
1. Video: Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time
2. Racial Inequality video wkst.
HW: NONE:)
Objective: Investigate the United States’ early history of slavery and the legacy of the battle for equal rights in this country. Examine the major social and economic challenges facing the North and the South after the Civil War. Take an in-depth look at Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision which ended legalized school segregation. And assess the country’s progress a half-century later.
1. Video: Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time
2. Racial Inequality video wkst.
HW: NONE:)
video_wkst._racial_inequality.docx |
TweenTribune Wk. of 2/18/14.... due Monday 2/24/14
TweenTribune is back this week. You will read the articles below according to your group. The difference this week is that you must complete the Critical Thinking Challenge Question. In order to complete the Critical Thinking Challenge Question you must first read the article, then read the question, then click on the Add Comment tab. Here you will complete your response to the question. Your answer must be a minimum of 3-4 sentences. The reading and responses are due on Monday 2/24/14.
You have a new user-id and password, please get it from Mrs. Gough.
Group Pink: Would You Eat Pizza that was 3 Years Old?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/would-you-eat-pizza-was-3-years-old
Surfers Compete Waves are Massive, Crazy Big
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/surfers-compete-waves-are-massive-crazy-big
Group Green: Patriotic Statement or Fashion Disaster?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/patriotic-statement-or-fashion-disaster
Snowboarders Say Halfpipe is Half-Baked
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/snowboarders-say-halfpipe-half-baked
Group Blue: Two-Headed Turtle Turns Heads
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/two-headed-turtle-turns-heads
Horse Drawn Carriages Unfair to Horses
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/are-nyc%E2%80%99s-horse-drawn-carriages-unfair-horses
You have a new user-id and password, please get it from Mrs. Gough.
Group Pink: Would You Eat Pizza that was 3 Years Old?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/would-you-eat-pizza-was-3-years-old
Surfers Compete Waves are Massive, Crazy Big
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/surfers-compete-waves-are-massive-crazy-big
Group Green: Patriotic Statement or Fashion Disaster?
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/patriotic-statement-or-fashion-disaster
Snowboarders Say Halfpipe is Half-Baked
http://tweentribune.com/tween56/snowboarders-say-halfpipe-half-baked
Group Blue: Two-Headed Turtle Turns Heads
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/two-headed-turtle-turns-heads
Horse Drawn Carriages Unfair to Horses
http://tweentribune.com/tween78/are-nyc%E2%80%99s-horse-drawn-carriages-unfair-horses
tweentribune_directions.docx |
2/18/14- 2/20/14
Blue Ticket: Outline for essay completed (25 points)
Focus Question: How do we improve the final draft of writing?
Objective: Type rough draft of essay and peer edit.
1. Check in outline
2. Type rough draft using MLA Format
3. Print one copy of rough draft
4. Have 2 people peer edit your paper and sign your peer edit wkst.
5. Submit final draft through Blackboard
6. Turn your packet into Mrs. Gough!
7. TweenTribune
MAKE SURE YOU READ IT ONE MORE TIME AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR PEER EDITING CHANGES! READ IT OUT LOUD TO CHECK FOR ANY FINAL ERRORS!
Final draft will be submitted through Blackboard!!!!
Packet Turn-in (Please staple in the following order)
Top:
Peer Edit Check List
Rough Draft
Outline
T-Chart
Word Map
Focus Question: How do we improve the final draft of writing?
Objective: Type rough draft of essay and peer edit.
1. Check in outline
2. Type rough draft using MLA Format
3. Print one copy of rough draft
4. Have 2 people peer edit your paper and sign your peer edit wkst.
5. Submit final draft through Blackboard
6. Turn your packet into Mrs. Gough!
7. TweenTribune
MAKE SURE YOU READ IT ONE MORE TIME AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR PEER EDITING CHANGES! READ IT OUT LOUD TO CHECK FOR ANY FINAL ERRORS!
Final draft will be submitted through Blackboard!!!!
Packet Turn-in (Please staple in the following order)
Top:
Peer Edit Check List
Rough Draft
Outline
T-Chart
Word Map
essay_checklist.docx |
2/11/14- 2/12/14
Focus Question: What makes an internet source credible? How do we properly site internet sources?
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Continue researching evidence to support claim and rebuttal.
2. MLA format video (link below)
\\lsps.org\employees\Teachers\agough\My Documents\MLA_Format_Argue.swf
3. Check in outline to begin typing rough draft
HW: Outline due beginning of class on Tuesday, you may begin typing your rough draft over break
Make sure you save it to your USB or email it to yourself.
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Continue researching evidence to support claim and rebuttal.
2. MLA format video (link below)
\\lsps.org\employees\Teachers\agough\My Documents\MLA_Format_Argue.swf
3. Check in outline to begin typing rough draft
HW: Outline due beginning of class on Tuesday, you may begin typing your rough draft over break
Make sure you save it to your USB or email it to yourself.
2/10/14
Focus Question: What makes an internet source credible? How do we properly site internet sources?
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Log into Blackboard
2. Discuss how to fill in sources on outline
3. Begin writing rough draft (due Wednesday)
HW: Completed outline due end of hour Tuesday!!
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Log into Blackboard
2. Discuss how to fill in sources on outline
3. Begin writing rough draft (due Wednesday)
HW: Completed outline due end of hour Tuesday!!
2/7/14
Blue Ticket: Outline completed
Focus Question: What makes an internet source credible? How do we properly site internet sources?
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Introduction to Blackboard
2. Look at credible sources
3. Walk through the process of saving all the information needed for your Works Cited
4. Log into Blackboard
HW: Completed outline
Blackboard link:
http://most.misd.net/
Focus Question: What makes an internet source credible? How do we properly site internet sources?
Objective: Look at different websites and look for credible information.
1. Introduction to Blackboard
2. Look at credible sources
3. Walk through the process of saving all the information needed for your Works Cited
4. Log into Blackboard
HW: Completed outline
Blackboard link:
http://most.misd.net/
how_to_cite_internet_sources.doc |
2/6/14 Parent Teacher Conferences Today/ Tonight
Focus Question: How do you leave a lasting impression on your readers at the end of an essay?
1. If you did not finish any of your NWEA Tests please let me know.
2. Conclusion writing
HW: Complete your argument outline for tomorrow, you do not need the research. We will begin the research tomorrow in class.
1. If you did not finish any of your NWEA Tests please let me know.
2. Conclusion writing
HW: Complete your argument outline for tomorrow, you do not need the research. We will begin the research tomorrow in class.
2/3/14- 2/5/14 NWEA Testing
1/31/14 (Early Release Schedule for Pep Assembly)
Focus Question: How do you draw your readers into your essay?
Objective: Begin working on our argument outlines using our brainstorming webs.
1. Examples: Hook, background, and thesis
2. Write your hook, provide background and your thesis
3. Review NWEA Testing goals
HW: Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, wear comfortable clothes, relax, DO YOUR BEST!!!!
Objective: Begin working on our argument outlines using our brainstorming webs.
1. Examples: Hook, background, and thesis
2. Write your hook, provide background and your thesis
3. Review NWEA Testing goals
HW: Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, wear comfortable clothes, relax, DO YOUR BEST!!!!
argumentformat_outline.docx |
arguement_writing_attention_grabbers.docx |
transitions_and_inexcusable_errors.pdf |
1/30/14
Blue Tickets: Have your commas and pronouns packet out and ready to turn in. And have your
pre-writing essay ready to turn back in.
Focus Question: Why is it important to understand both sides of an argument?
Objective: Create a T-Chart for our argumentative topics.
1. Turn in all work.
2. Create T-Chart for both argument topics.
1. Do celebrities and/ or athletes get paid too much money?
2. Is homework helpful or not?
3. Choose argument
4. Begin brainstorming your examples and explanations
HW: :)
pre-writing essay ready to turn back in.
Focus Question: Why is it important to understand both sides of an argument?
Objective: Create a T-Chart for our argumentative topics.
1. Turn in all work.
2. Create T-Chart for both argument topics.
1. Do celebrities and/ or athletes get paid too much money?
2. Is homework helpful or not?
3. Choose argument
4. Begin brainstorming your examples and explanations
HW: :)
1/23/14 (FOR Club Dance after school today:)
Blue Ticket: Have your commas pg. 195 out and ready to check
Focus Question: How do you choose a good argument topic?
Objective: Create t-chart with for and against reasons for argument writing topics.
1. Check pg. 195 commas
2. Introduce Argument Writing Topics
1. Do celebrities and/ or athletes get paid too much money?
2. Is homework helpful or not?
3. Create t-chart for both arguments with for and against sides
4. Decide which topic you will be writing about
HW: NONE
Focus Question: How do you choose a good argument topic?
Objective: Create t-chart with for and against reasons for argument writing topics.
1. Check pg. 195 commas
2. Introduce Argument Writing Topics
1. Do celebrities and/ or athletes get paid too much money?
2. Is homework helpful or not?
3. Create t-chart for both arguments with for and against sides
4. Decide which topic you will be writing about
HW: NONE
1/22/14 E.R.
Blue Ticket: Have your essay and rubric out and ready to check.
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays and your
pre-writing essay from the beginning of the year.
W.F. #18: Create a t-chart of your strengths and weaknesses as a writer after grading your essay last night.
1. Re-read the rules of commas on page 193, then complete the commas
sections on page 194
HW: Page 195 Commas
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays and your
pre-writing essay from the beginning of the year.
W.F. #18: Create a t-chart of your strengths and weaknesses as a writer after grading your essay last night.
1. Re-read the rules of commas on page 193, then complete the commas
sections on page 194
HW: Page 195 Commas
1/21/14
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays and your
pre-writing essay from the beginning of the year.
(No Writer's Notebooks this week)
Warm-Up: Commas packet page 193
1. Read through student essay and identify different parts of the essay.
2. Read through your pre-writing essay from beginning of the year and grade it on the rubric.
3. Create a list of strengths and weaknesses and focus points for your essay this time.
HW: Complete grading your essay and strengths and weaknesses, due tomorrow.
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays and your
pre-writing essay from the beginning of the year.
(No Writer's Notebooks this week)
Warm-Up: Commas packet page 193
1. Read through student essay and identify different parts of the essay.
2. Read through your pre-writing essay from beginning of the year and grade it on the rubric.
3. Create a list of strengths and weaknesses and focus points for your essay this time.
HW: Complete grading your essay and strengths and weaknesses, due tomorrow.
pronouns_commas.pdf |
1/17/14
Blue Ticket: Have your student rubrics out and ready to be checked in.
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F. #17: Should kids under 10 be able to eat fast food? Write one paragraph supporting and one
paragraph for the rebuttal.
1. Check student rubric scores, be ready to defend your scoring.
2. Identify different parts of an essay using the key provided.
HW: Finish identifying the different parts of an essay.
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F. #17: Should kids under 10 be able to eat fast food? Write one paragraph supporting and one
paragraph for the rebuttal.
1. Check student rubric scores, be ready to defend your scoring.
2. Identify different parts of an essay using the key provided.
HW: Finish identifying the different parts of an essay.
1/16/14
Spelling Test Make-ups!!!
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F. #16: Write the rebuttal for why students should/ should not have the password to the KMS wifi.
1. With a partner grade the student sample essay Cell Phones are a Nuisance in Public
2. Grade the Global Warming Essay with your partner. (Use a different color to grade)
Exit Ticket: Name one thing you will never forget to do in an essay again!!!!
HW: Finish grading both student sample essays tonight.
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F. #16: Write the rebuttal for why students should/ should not have the password to the KMS wifi.
1. With a partner grade the student sample essay Cell Phones are a Nuisance in Public
2. Grade the Global Warming Essay with your partner. (Use a different color to grade)
Exit Ticket: Name one thing you will never forget to do in an essay again!!!!
HW: Finish grading both student sample essays tonight.
1/15/14
Spelling Test Make-ups!!!
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F #15: Should students have access to the KMS wifi?
Rachel's Day! Grab a chain link and fill out any acts of kindness you have witnessed.
1. Look over the rubric expectations of an argumentaive essay
2. Begin grading the introduction and body paragraph #1 of the essay as a class
3. Break into groups and grade the rest of the essay using the argument rubric.
Exit Ticket: Name one thing you will never forget to do in an essay again!!!!!
HW: NONE:)
Focus Question: What does a good argumentative essay look like?
Objective: Use the student rubric to grade student sample argumentative essays.
W.F #15: Should students have access to the KMS wifi?
Rachel's Day! Grab a chain link and fill out any acts of kindness you have witnessed.
1. Look over the rubric expectations of an argumentaive essay
2. Begin grading the introduction and body paragraph #1 of the essay as a class
3. Break into groups and grade the rest of the essay using the argument rubric.
Exit Ticket: Name one thing you will never forget to do in an essay again!!!!!
HW: NONE:)
student_rubric_argument_writing.docx |
student_sample_essays.pdf |
1/14/14
Focus Question: What is an argument? Why are there 2 sides to every argument?
How do we prove our side of an argument?
Objective: Debate several topics to show the sides of an argument and how to contest or rebut an argument.
W.F. #14: Should we have a dress code at KMS?
1. One - on -One Debate
2. Brainstorm: Should students be given the wifi password?
Should we keep the ZAP Program here at KMS?
Should animals at shelters be euthanized if they are not adopted?
How do we prove our side of an argument?
Objective: Debate several topics to show the sides of an argument and how to contest or rebut an argument.
W.F. #14: Should we have a dress code at KMS?
1. One - on -One Debate
2. Brainstorm: Should students be given the wifi password?
Should we keep the ZAP Program here at KMS?
Should animals at shelters be euthanized if they are not adopted?
1/13/14
Focus Question: What is an argument? Why are there 2 sides to every argument?
Objective: Discuss argumentative writing and what is included in a good essay.
W.F. #13: Choose a memoir topic and write about it. (60 word goal)
1. Spelling Test #6
2. Pass back all work, discuss Focus Question
3. Missing work students
4. Class discussion: What is a must in writing?
Exit Ticket: List 5 things that are a must in a formative essay!
HW: NONE:)
Objective: Discuss argumentative writing and what is included in a good essay.
W.F. #13: Choose a memoir topic and write about it. (60 word goal)
1. Spelling Test #6
2. Pass back all work, discuss Focus Question
3. Missing work students
4. Class discussion: What is a must in writing?
Exit Ticket: List 5 things that are a must in a formative essay!
HW: NONE:)
1/10/14
Blue Ticket: Have your spelling packet out and ready to check.
Focus Question: Why do we need silent letters in spelling?
Objective: Check our understanding of silent letters in spelling.
W.F.: Spelling Packet Part B, unscramble the spelling words
1. Check spelling packet together
2. Practice words on spellingcity.com
HW: Study for Spelling Test on Monday
Focus Question: Why do we need silent letters in spelling?
Objective: Check our understanding of silent letters in spelling.
W.F.: Spelling Packet Part B, unscramble the spelling words
1. Check spelling packet together
2. Practice words on spellingcity.com
HW: Study for Spelling Test on Monday
1/9/14
Focus Question: Why do we need silent letters in spelling?
Objective: Practice using silent letters in spelling.
W.F. #12: Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Tell me about it and tell me all about your break, especially
tell me what you did on our snow/ cold days:)
1. 19 days off is a long time!!!! Review procedures/ Pushing for Poms
2. Spelling Packet #7
Exit Ticket (Grab a sticky note out of the basket and write on it):
What would happen to words if we didn't have silent letters?
HW: Spelling Packet #6 due tomorrow, Spelling Test will be on Monday
Objective: Practice using silent letters in spelling.
W.F. #12: Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Tell me about it and tell me all about your break, especially
tell me what you did on our snow/ cold days:)
1. 19 days off is a long time!!!! Review procedures/ Pushing for Poms
2. Spelling Packet #7
Exit Ticket (Grab a sticky note out of the basket and write on it):
What would happen to words if we didn't have silent letters?
HW: Spelling Packet #6 due tomorrow, Spelling Test will be on Monday
spelling_7_vocab_25.pdf |
12/19/13
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
1. Check and discuss Character Chart Percy Jackson
2. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete individual roles
2. Share your section and discuss with the group
3. Complete the entire packet (ONE PER GROUP WITH ALL GROUP MEMBERS NAMES ON IT!!!)
4. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and in Percy's case sometimes save you from yourself?
- Use examples from your life and the novel to support your answer.
- Write a 1/2 to 1 page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Written Response to Focus Question due tomorrow!!!
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
1. Check and discuss Character Chart Percy Jackson
2. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete individual roles
2. Share your section and discuss with the group
3. Complete the entire packet (ONE PER GROUP WITH ALL GROUP MEMBERS NAMES ON IT!!!)
4. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and in Percy's case sometimes save you from yourself?
- Use examples from your life and the novel to support your answer.
- Write a 1/2 to 1 page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Written Response to Focus Question due tomorrow!!!
12/18/13
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F.: Fill out your act of kindness chain link.
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete the novel
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Work on Character Chart while waiting for others in group.
4. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and sometimes save you from yourself?
- Write a one page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Character Chart due beginning of class Thursday
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F.: Fill out your act of kindness chain link.
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete the novel
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Work on Character Chart while waiting for others in group.
4. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and sometimes save you from yourself?
- Write a one page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Character Chart due beginning of class Thursday
12/17/13
We had several absences last week, be patient and help each other get caught up on what
they missed.
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #11: Astronaut... Tell this story.
1. We need to reevaluate where we are with the lit. circle groups.
2. Please turn in all packets 1 and 2 to your hour drawer.
2. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Work on Character Chart while waiting for others in group.
4. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
- Write a one page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Character Chart due beginning of class Thursday
they missed.
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #11: Astronaut... Tell this story.
1. We need to reevaluate where we are with the lit. circle groups.
2. Please turn in all packets 1 and 2 to your hour drawer.
2. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
3. Work on Character Chart while waiting for others in group.
4. Written Response: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
- Write a one page written response to this question using examples from the novel to support your answer.
HW: Character Chart due beginning of class Thursday
12/16/13
We had several absences last week, be patient and help each other get caught up on what
they missed.
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #10: Choose a memoir topic and write about it.
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
they missed.
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #10: Choose a memoir topic and write about it.
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
12/13/13
Focus Question: How does team work help solve problems and save you from yourself?
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #9: Rebuttal Narcissists
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
Objective: Identify and practice new vocabulary, summarize, compare similarities and
differences and ask question relating to Percy Jackson.
W.F. #9: Rebuttal Narcissists
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
12/12/13
Objective: Work in cooperative groups to read and discuss literature at a deeper level.
W.F.: # 8 Narcissists
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
W.F.: # 8 Narcissists
1. Literature Circle Groups (Review group norms and rules first)
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
12/11/13
Objective: Work in cooperative groups to read and discuss literature at a deeper level.
W.F.: (No Notebook) Grab a chain link and fill out any acts of kindness you have seen or taken part in.
1. Literature Circle discussion example
2. Literature Circle Groups
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
W.F.: (No Notebook) Grab a chain link and fill out any acts of kindness you have seen or taken part in.
1. Literature Circle discussion example
2. Literature Circle Groups
Remember to move on to the next section you must:
1. Complete the reading
2. Complete individual roles
3. Share your section and discuss with the group
4. Complete the entire packet
5. Turn packet into Mrs. Gough and get the next lesson
6. Choose new roles for next section, set a purpose, begin reading.
HW: NONE
12/10/13
TOYS FOR TOTS DONATIONS!!! LET'S MAKE OUR GOAL AND SPREAD
A GENEROUS ACT OF KINDNESS THIS SEASON!!!!!
Objective: To work in cooperative groups to read and discuss literature.
W.F. #7: God and Goddess Parent and why?
Congratulations to our Classroom Spelling Bee Winners!!!!
1. Spelling Test Make-ups
2. Literature Circle Groups Complete reading Camp Life through Capture the Flag
Reminders:
1. Timeline for reading Review
a. Tues.- Wed.: Read Camp Life through Capture the Flag
Complete and Discuss Lesson #1 Packet
b. Thurs.- Fri.: Read Quest- Echidna
Complete and Discuss Lesson #2
2. Read Group Rules and Norms
3. If you finish early work on your Character Chart
HW: NONE:)
A GENEROUS ACT OF KINDNESS THIS SEASON!!!!!
Objective: To work in cooperative groups to read and discuss literature.
W.F. #7: God and Goddess Parent and why?
Congratulations to our Classroom Spelling Bee Winners!!!!
1. Spelling Test Make-ups
2. Literature Circle Groups Complete reading Camp Life through Capture the Flag
Reminders:
1. Timeline for reading Review
a. Tues.- Wed.: Read Camp Life through Capture the Flag
Complete and Discuss Lesson #1 Packet
b. Thurs.- Fri.: Read Quest- Echidna
Complete and Discuss Lesson #2
2. Read Group Rules and Norms
3. If you finish early work on your Character Chart
HW: NONE:)
12/9/13
Objective: Compete in the classroom Spelling Bee!!! GOOD LUCK!!
W.F. #6: Choose a memoir topic and write about it. Minimum 50 words, stay on topic, organize!
1. Classroom Spelling Bee
2. Begin completing Character Chart for Percy Jackson together as a class.
HW: TweenTribune must be completed by tonight!!!!
W.F. #6: Choose a memoir topic and write about it. Minimum 50 words, stay on topic, organize!
1. Classroom Spelling Bee
2. Begin completing Character Chart for Percy Jackson together as a class.
HW: TweenTribune must be completed by tonight!!!!
12/6/13
Objective: Practice spelling rule of using prefixes.
W.F. #5: Rebuttle
1. Spelling Test
2. Literature Circle Groups
- Assignment #1
- Read Camp Life - Capture the Flag
HW: TweenTribune
Spelling Bee on Monday!!!!!
http://kmshistory.weebly.com/spelling-bee.html
W.F. #5: Rebuttle
1. Spelling Test
2. Literature Circle Groups
- Assignment #1
- Read Camp Life - Capture the Flag
HW: TweenTribune
Spelling Bee on Monday!!!!!
http://kmshistory.weebly.com/spelling-bee.html
12/5/13
Objective: Understand the roles of cooperative learning in literature circles.
W.F. #4: Rumspringa
1. Work on Character Chart Percy Jaskson
2. Introduce Literature Circles
3. Assign Literature Circles
4. Assign Roles withing Literature Circles
5. Create Group Norms for Literature Circles
HW: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow!! TweenTribune due Monday!!
W.F. #4: Rumspringa
1. Work on Character Chart Percy Jaskson
2. Introduce Literature Circles
3. Assign Literature Circles
4. Assign Roles withing Literature Circles
5. Create Group Norms for Literature Circles
HW: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow!! TweenTribune due Monday!!
12/4/13
Blue Ticket: Have your spelling packet out and ready to be checked in.
W.F. #3: Rachel' Challenge. Fill out your chain link of kindness, and write about any acts of kindness you
have seen around the school or outside the school.
Objective: Understand the exposition of the novel. The setting, characters, problem.
1. Check Spelling Packet
2. Read Percy Jackson through Minotaur
3. Begin working on Character Chart for Percy Jackson
HW: Study spelling words for test Friday
TweenTribune due next Monday!!!
Group Green:
Would you pay $14,200,000 for a book?
Dog discovered in debris after tornado destroys home
Group Blue:
Is this the face of the most perfect dog?
Wanna win a car? Don't miss a day of school!
Group Pink:
Teen survives two strokes, scores touchdown
"Selfie" is the Word of the Year
W.F. #3: Rachel' Challenge. Fill out your chain link of kindness, and write about any acts of kindness you
have seen around the school or outside the school.
Objective: Understand the exposition of the novel. The setting, characters, problem.
1. Check Spelling Packet
2. Read Percy Jackson through Minotaur
3. Begin working on Character Chart for Percy Jackson
HW: Study spelling words for test Friday
TweenTribune due next Monday!!!
Group Green:
Would you pay $14,200,000 for a book?
Dog discovered in debris after tornado destroys home
Group Blue:
Is this the face of the most perfect dog?
Wanna win a car? Don't miss a day of school!
Group Pink:
Teen survives two strokes, scores touchdown
"Selfie" is the Word of the Year
characters_chart.docx |
12/3/13
Objective: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words.
Writing Fluency Reminder: Fill out your Table of Contents and #, Title, Date each entry!!
1. Vocabulary preview for Percy Jackson, Yancy Academy- Minotaur
2. Introduce Character Chart Percy Jackson
3. Begin reading Percy Jackson, set a purpose.
-What do we want to learn while we read?
HW: Spelling Packet due Wednesday, Spelling Test Friday
Writing Fluency Reminder: Fill out your Table of Contents and #, Title, Date each entry!!
1. Vocabulary preview for Percy Jackson, Yancy Academy- Minotaur
2. Introduce Character Chart Percy Jackson
3. Begin reading Percy Jackson, set a purpose.
-What do we want to learn while we read?
HW: Spelling Packet due Wednesday, Spelling Test Friday
vocab_yancy_academy_to_minotaur.docx |
characters_chart.docx |
12/2/13
Welcome T2!!!!
Objective: Understand the spelling rule of adding prefixes to create new words.
Writing Fluency Review:
Monday: Memoir, Tuesday: Unit related, Wednesday: Rachel's Day,
Thursday: Argument (your side), Friday: Argument (rebuttle)
What are the writing fluency expectations?? List...
1. Spelling Packet #5
www.spellingcity.com
HW: Spelling Packet #5 due Wednesday/ Spelling Test on Friday!!!
Objective: Understand the spelling rule of adding prefixes to create new words.
Writing Fluency Review:
Monday: Memoir, Tuesday: Unit related, Wednesday: Rachel's Day,
Thursday: Argument (your side), Friday: Argument (rebuttle)
What are the writing fluency expectations?? List...
1. Spelling Packet #5
www.spellingcity.com
HW: Spelling Packet #5 due Wednesday/ Spelling Test on Friday!!!
spelling_5_vocab_8.pdf |
11/25/13
Project is due today!! (Meet with students who did not turn in)
****Last grade of the trimester****
TweenTribune is due today!!
All projects must be e-mailed by the end of the day today!!!!
W.F. # 21: What are you thankful for?
1. Pass back Poetry/ Figurative Language Tests
2. Pass back all work
3. Count POMS! What do you want?
4. How to read a graphic novel ppt.
HW: TweenTribune due today, project due today!!
****Last grade of the trimester****
TweenTribune is due today!!
All projects must be e-mailed by the end of the day today!!!!
W.F. # 21: What are you thankful for?
1. Pass back Poetry/ Figurative Language Tests
2. Pass back all work
3. Count POMS! What do you want?
4. How to read a graphic novel ppt.
HW: TweenTribune due today, project due today!!
howtoreadagraphicnovel.pdf |
11/21/13 - 11/22/13
Fakebook Project Turn-in Directions:
1. Go to http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page
2. Put your status updates in first
3. Save your Fakebook after you have created 3 posts
*** Use your school computer password
-You will be given a message that says you are being taken to your URL page
- Highlight the URL, right click on it and click copy
4. Open a word document, right click and click paste
5. Save your word document under the name Fakebook link
6. Go back to your Fakebook and continue working.
MAKE SURE YOU SAVE AS YOU GO!!!!!!!!!
7. Before you e-mail it to me complete the following check list.
Ask yourself, did I include the following?
3 pics of your god/ goddess, 3 family members, 5-6 friends, 3 interests/ ads, 6-10 posts
and did you spell check? Did you capitalize the names of all the gods/ goddesses, heroes and
monsters?
8. Go into your Outlook account and e-mail me the link to your Fakebook at [email protected]
1. Go to http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page
2. Put your status updates in first
3. Save your Fakebook after you have created 3 posts
*** Use your school computer password
-You will be given a message that says you are being taken to your URL page
- Highlight the URL, right click on it and click copy
4. Open a word document, right click and click paste
5. Save your word document under the name Fakebook link
6. Go back to your Fakebook and continue working.
MAKE SURE YOU SAVE AS YOU GO!!!!!!!!!
7. Before you e-mail it to me complete the following check list.
Ask yourself, did I include the following?
3 pics of your god/ goddess, 3 family members, 5-6 friends, 3 interests/ ads, 6-10 posts
and did you spell check? Did you capitalize the names of all the gods/ goddesses, heroes and
monsters?
8. Go into your Outlook account and e-mail me the link to your Fakebook at [email protected]
11/19/13
TweenTribune due next Monday 11/25/13!!!
www.tweentribune.com
Group Green: Last lost super storm survior finds home
Take control of your education and your life
Group Blue: 16-year-old Malala steals show from Lady Gaga
Last lost super storm survior finds home
Group Pink: Newspaper disses Gettysburg Address, apologizes
Should Pledge of Allegiance be required?
www.tweentribune.com
Group Green: Last lost super storm survior finds home
Take control of your education and your life
Group Blue: 16-year-old Malala steals show from Lady Gaga
Last lost super storm survior finds home
Group Pink: Newspaper disses Gettysburg Address, apologizes
Should Pledge of Allegiance be required?
11/18/13 -11/20/13
TweenTribune is due today 11/18/13!!!
Objective: Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses, their family tree, myths, and relationships.
1. Introduce Fakebook Project
2. Discuss Check-in Points (10 points each) (You can not go on to the next step in the project
until you have completed the previous check point)
Check in #1: Myth Graphic Organizer (Wednesday beginning of class)
Check in #2: Fakebook Outline (Thursday/ Friday beginning of class)
Check in #3: E-mail received by Mrs. Gough (Friday end of class)
3. Show sample Fakebook
http://www.classtools.net/FB/1250-FDgKse
4. Assign gods/ goddesses
5. Begin reading myths on your god/ goddess (There are several different tools you can use, ie.
books in the classroom, Greek Myth Folders, and the websites provided)
Websites:
(Many articles and myths searched by first letter of Greek God's name)
http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
http://www.jefftwp.org/middleschool/CoreTeams/LA/greek_mythology.htm (copies of the myths)
http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/myths.html
http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html
Completed Project is due Thursday at the end of the class!
Objective: Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses, their family tree, myths, and relationships.
1. Introduce Fakebook Project
2. Discuss Check-in Points (10 points each) (You can not go on to the next step in the project
until you have completed the previous check point)
Check in #1: Myth Graphic Organizer (Wednesday beginning of class)
Check in #2: Fakebook Outline (Thursday/ Friday beginning of class)
Check in #3: E-mail received by Mrs. Gough (Friday end of class)
3. Show sample Fakebook
http://www.classtools.net/FB/1250-FDgKse
4. Assign gods/ goddesses
5. Begin reading myths on your god/ goddess (There are several different tools you can use, ie.
books in the classroom, Greek Myth Folders, and the websites provided)
Websites:
(Many articles and myths searched by first letter of Greek God's name)
http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
http://www.jefftwp.org/middleschool/CoreTeams/LA/greek_mythology.htm (copies of the myths)
http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/myths.html
http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html
Completed Project is due Thursday at the end of the class!
fakebook_directions.docx |
facebook_myth_graphic_organizer.docx |
fakebook_outline.docx |
fakebook_rubric.docx |
11/15/13
Objective: Understand the role of the Olympians, Heroes and Monsters in Greek Mythology.
1. Finish Greek Gods and Goddesses video
2. Greek Gods and Goddesses ppt.
3. Take notes on ppt.
4. Assign God/ Goddess for project
HW: TweenTribune due Monday
1. Finish Greek Gods and Goddesses video
2. Greek Gods and Goddesses ppt.
3. Take notes on ppt.
4. Assign God/ Goddess for project
HW: TweenTribune due Monday
main_god_chart.pdf |
gods_and_goddesses_of_ancient_greece.ppt |
11/14/13
Blue Ticket: Have your Creation Myths Charts and Venn Diagram out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Understand the main gods and goddess in Greek Mythology.
Warm-up: Meet with a group and share your Venn Diagrams with each other.
Discuss the similarities and differences between your groups' creation myths.
1. Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology video
HW: TweenTribune is due Monday!!!
Objective: Understand the main gods and goddess in Greek Mythology.
Warm-up: Meet with a group and share your Venn Diagrams with each other.
Discuss the similarities and differences between your groups' creation myths.
1. Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology video
HW: TweenTribune is due Monday!!!
main_god_chart.pdf |
11/13/13
Rachel's Day: Fill out an act of kindness chain and place it in the box!!
W.F. #20: Reflect on Rachel's Challenge this week. How did you follow the challenges?
What could you do to improve your effort of supporting Rachel's Challenge?
Objective: Understand the similarities and differences between creation myths from around the world.
1. Break into reading groups and read your 2 creation myths
2. Complete your Creation Myths guided reading charts
-Use 2 different highlighters to identify
a. What was created
b. How it was created
3. Complete a Venn Diagram on your wkst. that shows the similarities and differences between your two myths
HW: Complete 2 creation myths along with Venn Diagram
TweenTribune due next Monday 11/18/13:
Group Blue: Would you ride in a car with no driver?
Hairy, scary tarantulas don't spook their owners
Group Green: The cat came back – five years later
Does Rubber Ducky belong in Toy Hall of Fame?
Group Pink: Would you eat a roasted toad? Ancient Britons did.
The $100 bill gets a redesign
W.F. #20: Reflect on Rachel's Challenge this week. How did you follow the challenges?
What could you do to improve your effort of supporting Rachel's Challenge?
Objective: Understand the similarities and differences between creation myths from around the world.
1. Break into reading groups and read your 2 creation myths
2. Complete your Creation Myths guided reading charts
-Use 2 different highlighters to identify
a. What was created
b. How it was created
3. Complete a Venn Diagram on your wkst. that shows the similarities and differences between your two myths
HW: Complete 2 creation myths along with Venn Diagram
TweenTribune due next Monday 11/18/13:
Group Blue: Would you ride in a car with no driver?
Hairy, scary tarantulas don't spook their owners
Group Green: The cat came back – five years later
Does Rubber Ducky belong in Toy Hall of Fame?
Group Pink: Would you eat a roasted toad? Ancient Britons did.
The $100 bill gets a redesign
11/12/13
Objective: Understand the use of different myths from around the world.
W.F. #19: Choose a memoir topic and write about it.
1. Read a creation myth Creation By and From the Self
a. Discuss where the myth is from
b. What things are created in the myth?
c. How are things created?
d. Who is in the myth?
2. Complete Creation Myth Chart together as a class
3. Break into reading groups and begin reading your assigned creation myth
4. Begin working on your creation myth structure chart
HW: NONE
W.F. #19: Choose a memoir topic and write about it.
1. Read a creation myth Creation By and From the Self
a. Discuss where the myth is from
b. What things are created in the myth?
c. How are things created?
d. Who is in the myth?
2. Complete Creation Myth Chart together as a class
3. Break into reading groups and begin reading your assigned creation myth
4. Begin working on your creation myth structure chart
HW: NONE
creation_myth_charts.docx |
creation_myths.docx |
11/11/13
TweenTribune is due today!!!!
**Too many students forgetting their password. Points will be marked down next
week if you do not have your user-id and password!!!**
Blue Ticket: Spelling wkst. #4 out and ready to be collected.
Objective: Understand the difference between a myth and a legend.
W.F.# 18: Complete the questions and chart about mythology on the overhead.
1. Introduction to myths ppt.
-Take notes about myths during ppt.
2. Complete Introduction to Myths wkst.
3. Myths video
HW: NONE:)
**Too many students forgetting their password. Points will be marked down next
week if you do not have your user-id and password!!!**
Blue Ticket: Spelling wkst. #4 out and ready to be collected.
Objective: Understand the difference between a myth and a legend.
W.F.# 18: Complete the questions and chart about mythology on the overhead.
1. Introduction to myths ppt.
-Take notes about myths during ppt.
2. Complete Introduction to Myths wkst.
3. Myths video
HW: NONE:)
mythslegendsfablesandfolktalespowerpoint.ppt |
myths_ppt._wkst..docx |
11/8/13
Objective: Practice using prefixes in spelling.
1. Make-up tests
2. Spelling #4 Prefixes and Base Words
3. Pass back all work
HW: Spelling #4 wkst. due Monday
TWEENTRIBUNE DUE MONDAY!!!!
http://www.tweentribune.com/
Group Green: Anything is possible: Ask the armless guitarist
You can't beat this kid at checkers
Group Pink: Would you wear your iPad in a pouch on your chest?
Lightning strikes twice. Man survives both.
Group Blue: Internet says cats are better than dogs
Poem gets football player kicked off team
1. Make-up tests
2. Spelling #4 Prefixes and Base Words
3. Pass back all work
HW: Spelling #4 wkst. due Monday
TWEENTRIBUNE DUE MONDAY!!!!
http://www.tweentribune.com/
Group Green: Anything is possible: Ask the armless guitarist
You can't beat this kid at checkers
Group Pink: Would you wear your iPad in a pouch on your chest?
Lightning strikes twice. Man survives both.
Group Blue: Internet says cats are better than dogs
Poem gets football player kicked off team
remind_101_13-14.pdf |
spelling_4_vocab_7.pdf |
11/7/13
Poetry/ Figurative Language Post Assessment
11/6/13
Objective: Review figurative language and poetry terms for test Thursday.
1. Jeopardy Review
2. TweenTribune due next Monday!
Group Green: Anything is possible: Ask the armless guitarist
You can't beat this kid at checkers
Group Pink: Would you wear your iPad in a pouch on your chest?
Lightning strikes twice. Man survives both.
Group Blue: Internet says cats are better than dogs
Poem gets football player kicked off team
HW: Study for test tomorrow!
1. Jeopardy Review
2. TweenTribune due next Monday!
Group Green: Anything is possible: Ask the armless guitarist
You can't beat this kid at checkers
Group Pink: Would you wear your iPad in a pouch on your chest?
Lightning strikes twice. Man survives both.
Group Blue: Internet says cats are better than dogs
Poem gets football player kicked off team
HW: Study for test tomorrow!
jeopardy_review_poetry.pptx |
11/4/13- 11/5/13
Objective: Review figurative language and sound devices for poetry test Thursday.
1. Work on study guide for test Thursday
2. Extra Credit Poetry Crossword due tomorrow!!!
3. Begin reviewing for Poetry Test Thursday!
4. NO ZAP NOVEMBER CONTEST for 7th GRADE:)
5. Poetry Contest Voting takes place this week!! Winners announced on Friday!!!
HW: Study poetry terms and sound devices for test Thursday.
Study Tools: Review Packet
Figurative Language Quiz
Figurative Language definitions wkst.
pg. 191-194 wkst.
Literature Book
1. Work on study guide for test Thursday
2. Extra Credit Poetry Crossword due tomorrow!!!
3. Begin reviewing for Poetry Test Thursday!
4. NO ZAP NOVEMBER CONTEST for 7th GRADE:)
5. Poetry Contest Voting takes place this week!! Winners announced on Friday!!!
HW: Study poetry terms and sound devices for test Thursday.
Study Tools: Review Packet
Figurative Language Quiz
Figurative Language definitions wkst.
pg. 191-194 wkst.
Literature Book
study_guide_answer_key.pdf |
figurative_language_study_guuide_13-14.docx |
10/31/13 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Objective: Create different forms of poetry using figurative language.
POETRY CONTEST POEMS DUE TODAY!!!
1. Make-up Spelling Tests
2. TweenTribune due today!!
3. Poetry Terms and Crossword Puzzle Review Extra Credit
Extra Credit: Poetry terms Crossword Puzzle
HW: NONE:)
POETRY CONTEST POEMS DUE TODAY!!!
1. Make-up Spelling Tests
2. TweenTribune due today!!
3. Poetry Terms and Crossword Puzzle Review Extra Credit
Extra Credit: Poetry terms Crossword Puzzle
HW: NONE:)
10/29/13
Poetry Contest going on now through Thursday!!
1. Book Fair
2. Pass back all work.
3. Make-up Spelling Tests
4. Rachel's Challenge Poem Reflections and Figurative Language due today!
HW: NONE
1. Book Fair
2. Pass back all work.
3. Make-up Spelling Tests
4. Rachel's Challenge Poem Reflections and Figurative Language due today!
HW: NONE
10/28/13
BRING MONEY FOR THE BOOK FAIR TOMORROW!!!!
Objective: Read informational text.
1. Introduce TweenTribune
A. Group Green: Seal Pup Returns to Ocean
It Came from Outer Space, Really!
B. Group Pink: It Took a Crowd to Drag a Sea Monster to Shore
1 out of 7 People Don't Use the Internet, Really!
C. Group Blue: Do You Want to Win a Trip to Outer Space?
Do You Want Fries or Fruit with That?
2. Finish Rachel's Challenge Poem paragraph response.
Write a one paragraph response to the following questions for 2 of the 4
Rachel's Challenge Poems. (On a separate sheet of paper) (due Tuesday)
a. What message is the poem trying to deliver to the reader?
b. How can you relate to this poem?
c. How does this poem embrace Rachel's Challenge?
HW: 2 TweenTribune articles due by Thursday/ Rachel's Challenge Paragraphs due tomorrow
Objective: Read informational text.
1. Introduce TweenTribune
A. Group Green: Seal Pup Returns to Ocean
It Came from Outer Space, Really!
B. Group Pink: It Took a Crowd to Drag a Sea Monster to Shore
1 out of 7 People Don't Use the Internet, Really!
C. Group Blue: Do You Want to Win a Trip to Outer Space?
Do You Want Fries or Fruit with That?
2. Finish Rachel's Challenge Poem paragraph response.
Write a one paragraph response to the following questions for 2 of the 4
Rachel's Challenge Poems. (On a separate sheet of paper) (due Tuesday)
a. What message is the poem trying to deliver to the reader?
b. How can you relate to this poem?
c. How does this poem embrace Rachel's Challenge?
HW: 2 TweenTribune articles due by Thursday/ Rachel's Challenge Paragraphs due tomorrow
tweentribune_directions.docx |
10/25/13
3rd, 5th, and 6th hour: Turn in your sound devices, Rachel's Challenge Poems
Objective: Identify and understand the use of figurative language in poetry.
1. Spelling Test #3
2. Work on figurative language in Rachel's Challenge Poems. (due Monday)
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
3. Write a one paragraph response to the following questions for 2 of the 4
Rachel's Challenge Poems. (On a separate sheet of paper) (due Tuesday)
a. What message is the poem trying to deliver to the reader?
b. How can you relate to this poem?
c. How does this poem embrace Rachel's Challenge?
4. Meet in the computer lab on Monday, bring your Rachel's Challenge Poems with you!
HW: Figurative Language in Rachel's Challenge Poems
Objective: Identify and understand the use of figurative language in poetry.
1. Spelling Test #3
2. Work on figurative language in Rachel's Challenge Poems. (due Monday)
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
3. Write a one paragraph response to the following questions for 2 of the 4
Rachel's Challenge Poems. (On a separate sheet of paper) (due Tuesday)
a. What message is the poem trying to deliver to the reader?
b. How can you relate to this poem?
c. How does this poem embrace Rachel's Challenge?
4. Meet in the computer lab on Monday, bring your Rachel's Challenge Poems with you!
HW: Figurative Language in Rachel's Challenge Poems
10/24/13
Blue Ticket: Have your Rachel's Challenge Poems
with Sound Devices labeled out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Create a limerick using knowledge of sound devices.
W.F. #16: Create your own limerick poem following the instructions
listed in the example.
1. Work on figurative language in Rachel's Challenge Poems. (due Monday)
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
HW: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow!!!
with Sound Devices labeled out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Create a limerick using knowledge of sound devices.
W.F. #16: Create your own limerick poem following the instructions
listed in the example.
1. Work on figurative language in Rachel's Challenge Poems. (due Monday)
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
HW: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow!!!
10/23/13
Blue Ticket: Have your spelling packet out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Identify figurative language in poetry.
W.F. #15: Choose a memoir topic and write your own poem about it.
Your poem can be a free verse or rhyme. You must include
different forms of figurative language and sound devices.
1. Read the Rachel's Challenge Poems looking for figurative language.
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
HW: Sound devices in Rachel's Challenge Poems
Objective: Identify figurative language in poetry.
W.F. #15: Choose a memoir topic and write your own poem about it.
Your poem can be a free verse or rhyme. You must include
different forms of figurative language and sound devices.
1. Read the Rachel's Challenge Poems looking for figurative language.
a. Simile- Circle (what does it mean)
b. Metaphor- Underline (what does it mean)
c. Symbolism- Highlight (pink) (what does it represent)
d. Idiom- Square (what does it mean)
e. Hyperbole- Highlight (blue) (what does it mean)
f. Imagery- Star
g. Personification- Highlight (yellow)
HW: Sound devices in Rachel's Challenge Poems
rachels_challenge_poem.pdf |
10/22/13
Objective: Identify sound devices in poetry.
W.F. #14: Choose one of your memoir topics to write about.
1. Read the Rachel's Challenge poems looking for sound devices only.
a. Alliteration- Circle
b. Rhyme- Underline
c. Rhythm
d. Repetition- Box
e. Assonance- Highlight
f. Onomatopoeia- Star
g. Rhyme Scheme- Letters
HW: Spelling Packet #3 due tomorrow/ Sound devices due Thursday
W.F. #14: Choose one of your memoir topics to write about.
1. Read the Rachel's Challenge poems looking for sound devices only.
a. Alliteration- Circle
b. Rhyme- Underline
c. Rhythm
d. Repetition- Box
e. Assonance- Highlight
f. Onomatopoeia- Star
g. Rhyme Scheme- Letters
HW: Spelling Packet #3 due tomorrow/ Sound devices due Thursday
rachels_challenge_poem.pdf |
10/21/13
NO NAME? NO CREDIT! GOING IN THE RECYCLE BIN!
New Boggle this week! Turn in Boggle from last week!
W.F. #13: Create a list of ways you can pass on a smile and spread kindness
within the school and out.
Objective: Understand the spelling rule of words ending with the suffix ion.
1. Spelling Packet #3
2. Check connotation and denotation wkst.
3. Pass back all work, late work check in, no name check in!
HW: Spelling Packet due Wednesday, Spelling Test Friday.
Spellingcity.com link below! Click on Find a List, type in Gough.
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=14994518
New Boggle this week! Turn in Boggle from last week!
W.F. #13: Create a list of ways you can pass on a smile and spread kindness
within the school and out.
Objective: Understand the spelling rule of words ending with the suffix ion.
1. Spelling Packet #3
2. Check connotation and denotation wkst.
3. Pass back all work, late work check in, no name check in!
HW: Spelling Packet due Wednesday, Spelling Test Friday.
Spellingcity.com link below! Click on Find a List, type in Gough.
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=14994518
spelling_3_vocab_11.pdf |
10/18/13
W.F. #12: Record any acts of kindness you witnessed this week. How did you
start a chain reaction?
Objective: Review figurative language and sound devices in poetry.
1. Figurative Language Quiz
2. Check quiz (turn in)
3. Check symbolism wkst. (turn in)
4. Check connotation and denotation wkst. (turn in)
HW: NONE:)
start a chain reaction?
Objective: Review figurative language and sound devices in poetry.
1. Figurative Language Quiz
2. Check quiz (turn in)
3. Check symbolism wkst. (turn in)
4. Check connotation and denotation wkst. (turn in)
HW: NONE:)
10/17/13
Objective: Review figurative language and sound devices in poetry.
1. Mrs. B talks about the Book Fair!!
2. Check figurative language review worksheet.
3. Complete Denotation and Connotation worksheet.
HW: Study for Figurative Language Quiz tomorrow!!
Denotation and Connotation worksheet
Symbolism wkst.
1. Mrs. B talks about the Book Fair!!
2. Check figurative language review worksheet.
3. Complete Denotation and Connotation worksheet.
HW: Study for Figurative Language Quiz tomorrow!!
Denotation and Connotation worksheet
Symbolism wkst.
10/16/13
Objective: Understand the difference between denotation and connotation.
1. Denotation and Connotation ppt.
2. Begin Denotation and Connotation practice wkst.
HW: Figurative Language Review sheet due tomorrow
10:45 – 11:17 Class – (Period 1)
11:21 – 11:53 – 7th Grade Period 2 class
11:57 – 12:29 – 7th Grade Lunch time
12:33 – 1:05 – 7th Grade Period 3 class
1:09 – 1:54 Class – (Period 4)
1:58 – 2:43 Class – (Period 5)
2:47 – 3:30 Class – (Period 6)
1. Denotation and Connotation ppt.
2. Begin Denotation and Connotation practice wkst.
HW: Figurative Language Review sheet due tomorrow
10:45 – 11:17 Class – (Period 1)
11:21 – 11:53 – 7th Grade Period 2 class
11:57 – 12:29 – 7th Grade Lunch time
12:33 – 1:05 – 7th Grade Period 3 class
1:09 – 1:54 Class – (Period 4)
1:58 – 2:43 Class – (Period 5)
2:47 – 3:30 Class – (Period 6)
connotation_denotation_ppt..ppt |
connotation_denotation_practice_2.pdf |
10/15/13
Blue Ticket: Have your favorite song lyrics dissection out and ready to be turned in.
Objective: Understand symbolism.
1. Symbolism ppt.
2. Symbolism worksheet
3. Looking for a fun new app? Logos Quiz Game is a symbolism game that
tests your knowledge of symbols/ logos used all around the world!!
HW: Symbolism worksheet due tomorrow.
Begin working on your Figurative language review worksheet
10:45 – 11:15 Class (Period 1)
11:20 - 11:52 – 7th Grade Period 2 class
11:55 – 12:27 – 7th Grade Period Lunch Time
12:30 – 1:02 – 7th Grade Period 3 class
1:07 – 1:51 Class (Period 4)
1:56 – 2:40 – Class (Period 5)
2:45 – 3:30 – Class (Period 6)
Objective: Understand symbolism.
1. Symbolism ppt.
2. Symbolism worksheet
3. Looking for a fun new app? Logos Quiz Game is a symbolism game that
tests your knowledge of symbols/ logos used all around the world!!
HW: Symbolism worksheet due tomorrow.
Begin working on your Figurative language review worksheet
10:45 – 11:15 Class (Period 1)
11:20 - 11:52 – 7th Grade Period 2 class
11:55 – 12:27 – 7th Grade Period Lunch Time
12:30 – 1:02 – 7th Grade Period 3 class
1:07 – 1:51 Class (Period 4)
1:56 – 2:40 – Class (Period 5)
2:45 – 3:30 – Class (Period 6)
symbolism_practice.docx |
symbols_and_symbolism.pptx |
similes_metaphors_and_figurative_language_review.pdf |
10/14/13
Bring a calculator tomorrow for MEAP!
Turn your Katy Perry worksheet in to your hour drawer.
Objective: Identify figurative language and what music lyrics symbolize.
W.F. #11: How will you start a chain reaction this week? Set your Rachel's Challenge goal for the week
and explain how you will follow through with it. PAINT YOUR PINKY BLUE AT LUNCH TODAY!!
1. Dissect favorite song lyrics by completing the following:
1. Sound devices:
ie. Rhyme Scheme, True-Rhyme, Internal Rhyme, Repetition
Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance
2. 6-10 examples of figurative language
ie. Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, Hyperbole (Make sure you explain what these mean)
Personification, Imagery, Slang
3. At least 1 form of symbolism
4. In 1 paragraph explain what this song symbolizes or represents
and why it is your favorite. What does this song mean to you?
2. Review Worksheet: Similes, Metaphors and other forms of figurative language
HW: Favorite song lyric dissection due tomorrow
Turn your Katy Perry worksheet in to your hour drawer.
Objective: Identify figurative language and what music lyrics symbolize.
W.F. #11: How will you start a chain reaction this week? Set your Rachel's Challenge goal for the week
and explain how you will follow through with it. PAINT YOUR PINKY BLUE AT LUNCH TODAY!!
1. Dissect favorite song lyrics by completing the following:
1. Sound devices:
ie. Rhyme Scheme, True-Rhyme, Internal Rhyme, Repetition
Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Assonance
2. 6-10 examples of figurative language
ie. Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, Hyperbole (Make sure you explain what these mean)
Personification, Imagery, Slang
3. At least 1 form of symbolism
4. In 1 paragraph explain what this song symbolizes or represents
and why it is your favorite. What does this song mean to you?
2. Review Worksheet: Similes, Metaphors and other forms of figurative language
HW: Favorite song lyric dissection due tomorrow
10/11/13
Objective: Identify different types of sound devices and figurative language in music.
W.F. #10: How did you reach your Rachel's Challenge this week?
Fill out your chain link for the Acts of Kindness you witnessed around the school.
1. Make-up Spelling Tests
2. Introduce Symbolism
3. Katy Perry's Firework lyrics dissection (due at the end of the hour)
4. Begin dissecting your lyrics and identify the following:
1. Rhyme Scheme
2. True-Rhyme
3. Internal Rhyme
4. 6-10 different forms of figurative language
5. At least 1 form of symbolism
6. In 1 paragraph explain what this song symbolizes or represents.
HW: Katy Perry Firework lyrics
W.F. #10: How did you reach your Rachel's Challenge this week?
Fill out your chain link for the Acts of Kindness you witnessed around the school.
1. Make-up Spelling Tests
2. Introduce Symbolism
3. Katy Perry's Firework lyrics dissection (due at the end of the hour)
4. Begin dissecting your lyrics and identify the following:
1. Rhyme Scheme
2. True-Rhyme
3. Internal Rhyme
4. 6-10 different forms of figurative language
5. At least 1 form of symbolism
6. In 1 paragraph explain what this song symbolizes or represents.
HW: Katy Perry Firework lyrics
10/10/13
MEAP
10/9/13
10:10 – 10:42 Period 1 Objective: Identify figurative language in music.
10:46 – 11:18 Period 2 1. Dissect Katy Perry's Firework song identifying
11:22 – 11:54 - 7th Grade Period 3 class different types of figurative language.
11:58 – 12:30 – 7th Grade Lunch Time HW: Lyrics to song printed or written by Friday
12:34 – 1:06 – 7th Grade Period 4 class
1:10 – 1:33 Class (Period 5)
1:37 – 2:00 Class (Period 6)
10:46 – 11:18 Period 2 1. Dissect Katy Perry's Firework song identifying
11:22 – 11:54 - 7th Grade Period 3 class different types of figurative language.
11:58 – 12:30 – 7th Grade Lunch Time HW: Lyrics to song printed or written by Friday
12:34 – 1:06 – 7th Grade Period 4 class
1:10 – 1:33 Class (Period 5)
1:37 – 2:00 Class (Period 6)
fireworkbykatyperrysonglyricspoetrytermsfigurativelanguage.pdf |
10/8/13
10:45 – 11:17 Class – (Period 1) Objective: Understand the difference between hyperboles and idioms.
11:21 – 11:53 – Grade Period 2 class 1. Complete and check hyperboles and idioms
11:57 – 12:29 – 7th Grade Lunch time HW: Print or write out the lyrics to your favorite song (clean version)
12:33 – 1:05 – 7th Grade Period 3 class and bring to class tomorrow!
1:09 – 1:54 Class – (Period 4)
1:58 – 2:43 Class – (Period 5)
2:47 – 3:30 Class – (Period 6)
11:21 – 11:53 – Grade Period 2 class 1. Complete and check hyperboles and idioms
11:57 – 12:29 – 7th Grade Lunch time HW: Print or write out the lyrics to your favorite song (clean version)
12:33 – 1:05 – 7th Grade Period 3 class and bring to class tomorrow!
1:09 – 1:54 Class – (Period 4)
1:58 – 2:43 Class – (Period 5)
2:47 – 3:30 Class – (Period 6)
10/7/13
MEAP week. Remember your test taking skills and preparation.
New Boggle this week!
Objective: Understand the difference between hyperboles and idioms.
W.F. #9: Which of Rachel's Challenges are you going to take on this week?
1. Review difference between idiom and hyperbole.
HW: Due Wednesday!!!! Look up the lyrics to one of your favorite songs (Clean Version).
Print a copy, in the library or at home or copy the lyrics on a separate sheet of paper.
New Boggle this week!
Objective: Understand the difference between hyperboles and idioms.
W.F. #9: Which of Rachel's Challenges are you going to take on this week?
1. Review difference between idiom and hyperbole.
HW: Due Wednesday!!!! Look up the lyrics to one of your favorite songs (Clean Version).
Print a copy, in the library or at home or copy the lyrics on a separate sheet of paper.
hyperbole_v_idiom_packet.docx |
10/4/13
NO PASSES!!! TOO MANY "EMERGENCIES"! POMS WILL BE TAKEN AWAY!
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE CLASS!
Early Release Schedule today.
Boggle sheets are due today!!!!
Blue Ticket Pick Today, Spin to Win!!
Objective: Relate to and analyze different types of poetry.
W.F. #8: How did you reach your challenge this week? Fill out chain link.
1. Spelling Test
2. Finish Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout fig. lang. chart pg. 460
3. Choose a poem from Lit. Book and discuss the figurative language used in the poem.
HW: NONE:)
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE CLASS!
Early Release Schedule today.
Boggle sheets are due today!!!!
Blue Ticket Pick Today, Spin to Win!!
Objective: Relate to and analyze different types of poetry.
W.F. #8: How did you reach your challenge this week? Fill out chain link.
1. Spelling Test
2. Finish Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout fig. lang. chart pg. 460
3. Choose a poem from Lit. Book and discuss the figurative language used in the poem.
HW: NONE:)
10/3/13
Blue Ticket: Have your Casey at the Bat work out and ready to be checked.
Objective: Continue reading poetry to identify figurative language and sound devices.
W.F. #7: What is an argumentative piece of writing?
- Create a list of argumentative writing topics
- What does it look like?
1. Check Casey at the Bat
2. Read Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout pg. 460
3. Figurative Language Chart for Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout
HW: Study for your spelling test tomorrow!!!!
Objective: Continue reading poetry to identify figurative language and sound devices.
W.F. #7: What is an argumentative piece of writing?
- Create a list of argumentative writing topics
- What does it look like?
1. Check Casey at the Bat
2. Read Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout pg. 460
3. Figurative Language Chart for Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout
HW: Study for your spelling test tomorrow!!!!
10/2/13
Blue Ticket: Have your spelling packet out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Write poetry using figurative language following a specific format.
W.F. #6: Write a shape poem. You must include 2 forms of figurative language within
the poem.
1. Check Spelling Packet #2
2. Continue Casey at the Bat
- Plot Chart
- Figurative Language Chart
- pg. 303 in Literature Book, questions 1-6
HW: Casey at the Bat: Plot Chart, Fig. Lang. Chart, pg. 303 in Lit. Book
Objective: Write poetry using figurative language following a specific format.
W.F. #6: Write a shape poem. You must include 2 forms of figurative language within
the poem.
1. Check Spelling Packet #2
2. Continue Casey at the Bat
- Plot Chart
- Figurative Language Chart
- pg. 303 in Literature Book, questions 1-6
HW: Casey at the Bat: Plot Chart, Fig. Lang. Chart, pg. 303 in Lit. Book
shape_poem_instructions.docx |
10/1/13
Blue Ticket: Bio-Poem is due. Have it out and ready to be collected.
W.F. #5: Choose one of your memoir topics and title your W.F.
Objective: Identify figurative language in poetry. Understand the sounds of poetry.
1. Read Casey at the Bat pgs. 299-302 in Lit. Book
2. Begin Setting, Character, Conflict Chart and Figurative Language Chart for
Casey at the Bat
3. Begin Connecting to Literature, Think Critically, and
Extend Interpretations on page 303 for Casey at the Bat
HW: Spelling Packet #2 due tomorrow!!
W.F. #5: Choose one of your memoir topics and title your W.F.
Objective: Identify figurative language in poetry. Understand the sounds of poetry.
1. Read Casey at the Bat pgs. 299-302 in Lit. Book
2. Begin Setting, Character, Conflict Chart and Figurative Language Chart for
Casey at the Bat
3. Begin Connecting to Literature, Think Critically, and
Extend Interpretations on page 303 for Casey at the Bat
HW: Spelling Packet #2 due tomorrow!!
9/30/13
W.F. #4: Which challenge are you going to accept this week and how will you fulfill it?
Objective: Understand how to add a suffix to silent e words.
1. Writer's Notebook: Sentence Starters (Create a list of sentence starters to use in notebook)
2. Spelling Packet #2
HW: Bio-Poem due tomorrow, Spelling Packet #2 due Wednesday
Don't forget to check out your list and practice all week long on Spellingcity.com
Click on the list: Spelling #2 Wk. of 9/30/13
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Objective: Understand how to add a suffix to silent e words.
1. Writer's Notebook: Sentence Starters (Create a list of sentence starters to use in notebook)
2. Spelling Packet #2
HW: Bio-Poem due tomorrow, Spelling Packet #2 due Wednesday
Don't forget to check out your list and practice all week long on Spellingcity.com
Click on the list: Spelling #2 Wk. of 9/30/13
http://www.spellingcity.com/
spelling_2_vocab_9.pdf |
9/27/13
Blue Ticket: Have your Poetry wkst. out and ready to be checked in.
W.F. #3: Did you reach your challenge this week? Reflect on Rachel's Challenge.
Objective: Understand the use of figurative language, the sounds, speaker, form, and imagery in poetry.
1. Writer's Notebook, Memoir web map
2. Check Poetry wkst. pg. 191-194
3. Work on Bio-Poem
4. Complete all make-up assessments
CHOOSE BLUE TICKET WINNER!!
HW: Bio-Poem due Tuesday
W.F. #3: Did you reach your challenge this week? Reflect on Rachel's Challenge.
Objective: Understand the use of figurative language, the sounds, speaker, form, and imagery in poetry.
1. Writer's Notebook, Memoir web map
2. Check Poetry wkst. pg. 191-194
3. Work on Bio-Poem
4. Complete all make-up assessments
CHOOSE BLUE TICKET WINNER!!
HW: Bio-Poem due Tuesday
9/26/13
Objective: Create poetry using figurative language.
1. Make-up NWEA/ pre- writing assessment
2. Bio-Poem rough draft
HW: Poetry wkst. pgs. 191-194 due tomorrow!!
1. Make-up NWEA/ pre- writing assessment
2. Bio-Poem rough draft
HW: Poetry wkst. pgs. 191-194 due tomorrow!!
bio_poem.pdf |
9/25/13
Objective: Brainstorm different memoir topics to use in our writer's notebook.
1. Complete Writing Fluency #2
2. What is a memoir? Why do we write them?
3. Brainstorm memoir topics.
4. Discuss plans for tomorrow... last day of make-ups!!
HW: Poetry wkst. pgs. 191-194 in Lit. Book due Friday!!!
1. Complete Writing Fluency #2
2. What is a memoir? Why do we write them?
3. Brainstorm memoir topics.
4. Discuss plans for tomorrow... last day of make-ups!!
HW: Poetry wkst. pgs. 191-194 in Lit. Book due Friday!!!
9/24/13
Objective: Understand how figurative language is used in everyday life.
1. Check figurative language chart
2. Watch Figurative Language Video
HW: Complete Literature Book wkst. pages 191-194 due Thursday
1. Check figurative language chart
2. Watch Figurative Language Video
HW: Complete Literature Book wkst. pages 191-194 due Thursday
9/23/13
New Boggle sheet this week!
Blue Ticket: Have your figurative language chart out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Begin working in writer's notebook. Understanding how a writer's notebook
can enhance your way to becoming a better writer.
1. Pass out composition notebooks
- Name, date, hour
- Decorate
2. Discuss purpose of writer's notebooks
- A memoir is a record of your thoughts, idea, memories, and stories.
- Writing time is sacred and we will honor that time with quiet, respect and tolerance.
- Be respectful with our minds, hearts, and bodies with what we say and do in
regards to each other's notebooks.
3. Set up Table of Contents
- #, date, Topic, # of words, increase
4. Write first entry into notebook
W.F. #1: Commit to one of Rachel's Challenges this week and write it down.
Then create a list of ways you can fulfill that challenge both within and outside of school.
HW: Poetry Wkst. due Thursday 9/26/13 (completed at home)
Blue Ticket: Have your figurative language chart out and ready to be checked in.
Objective: Begin working in writer's notebook. Understanding how a writer's notebook
can enhance your way to becoming a better writer.
1. Pass out composition notebooks
- Name, date, hour
- Decorate
2. Discuss purpose of writer's notebooks
- A memoir is a record of your thoughts, idea, memories, and stories.
- Writing time is sacred and we will honor that time with quiet, respect and tolerance.
- Be respectful with our minds, hearts, and bodies with what we say and do in
regards to each other's notebooks.
3. Set up Table of Contents
- #, date, Topic, # of words, increase
4. Write first entry into notebook
W.F. #1: Commit to one of Rachel's Challenges this week and write it down.
Then create a list of ways you can fulfill that challenge both within and outside of school.
HW: Poetry Wkst. due Thursday 9/26/13 (completed at home)
9/20/13
BOGGLE due today! Turn Boggle sheets into your hour drawer!
Objective: Demonstrate command of spelling grade level words.
TAKE OUT A PIECE OF PAPER AND TEAR IT IN HALF TO SHARE WITH YOUR TABLE PARTNER.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT AND NUMBER IT 1-10.
1. Spelling Test #1
2. Complete argument writing pre-assessment
3. Work on figurative language chart
4. Begin Poetry wkst. using Literature Book pgs. 191-194
HW: Figurative Language Chart due Monday
Poetry wkst. due next Thursday 9/26/13 (completely done at home)
Objective: Demonstrate command of spelling grade level words.
TAKE OUT A PIECE OF PAPER AND TEAR IT IN HALF TO SHARE WITH YOUR TABLE PARTNER.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT AND NUMBER IT 1-10.
1. Spelling Test #1
2. Complete argument writing pre-assessment
3. Work on figurative language chart
4. Begin Poetry wkst. using Literature Book pgs. 191-194
HW: Figurative Language Chart due Monday
Poetry wkst. due next Thursday 9/26/13 (completely done at home)
poetry_textbook_pp._191-194.docx |
9/19/13
Review Fire Drill Procedures
Objective: Pre-Writing Argument Assessment
1. Pre-writing argument assessment
2. Figurative Language Chart
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!
Objective: Pre-Writing Argument Assessment
1. Pre-writing argument assessment
2. Figurative Language Chart
HW: Study for spelling test tomorrow!!
Welcome Parents to Open House!
1. Check the blog daily!!! goughkms.weebly.com
2. Power School, check for updated grades
3. Remind 101
2. Power School, check for updated grades
3. Remind 101
remind_101_13-14.pdf |
9/18/13
Blue Ticket: Have your spelling packet out and
ready to be checked in.
Objective: Use prefixes and suffixes to change
the meaning of a word.
1. Check spelling packet
2. Figurative Language Chart
HW: Figurative Language Chart due Monday
Study for Spelling Test Friday!!!!!
DON'T FORGET OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT!
5:30-7
GIVE YOU PARENT'S YOUR SCHEDULE!!
ready to be checked in.
Objective: Use prefixes and suffixes to change
the meaning of a word.
1. Check spelling packet
2. Figurative Language Chart
HW: Figurative Language Chart due Monday
Study for Spelling Test Friday!!!!!
DON'T FORGET OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT!
5:30-7
GIVE YOU PARENT'S YOUR SCHEDULE!!
9/17/13
Spin to Win!!!
Objective: Define poetry and figurative language to be used throughout unit.
1. Poetry and Figurative Language Pre-Test
2. Poetry and Figurative Language Chart
HW: Spelling Packet #1 due tomorrow!!
Objective: Define poetry and figurative language to be used throughout unit.
1. Poetry and Figurative Language Pre-Test
2. Poetry and Figurative Language Chart
HW: Spelling Packet #1 due tomorrow!!
poetry_terms_table.docx |
9/16/13
Blue Ticket: Have your Memoir out and ready to be turned in!
Objective: Practice spelling using prefixes and suffixes.
1. Review procedure for turning in work, ZAP, and absent work.
2. Spelling Packet # 1
3. Introduce Spellingcity.com (Spelling #1 Gough LA)
a. You do not need an account, you can simply do a search to find Mrs. Gough
b. Click on the spelling list for the week found under my classroom
http://www.spellingcity.com/
HW: Spelling Packet is due Wednesday
Objective: Practice spelling using prefixes and suffixes.
1. Review procedure for turning in work, ZAP, and absent work.
2. Spelling Packet # 1
3. Introduce Spellingcity.com (Spelling #1 Gough LA)
a. You do not need an account, you can simply do a search to find Mrs. Gough
b. Click on the spelling list for the week found under my classroom
http://www.spellingcity.com/
HW: Spelling Packet is due Wednesday
SPIN TO WIN DAY!!
Objective: Define poetry and figurative language to be used throughout unit.
1. Poetry and Figurative Language Pre-Test
2. Poetry and Figurative Language Chart
HW: Spelling Pack #1 due tomorrow
Objective: Define poetry and figurative language to be used throughout unit.
1. Poetry and Figurative Language Pre-Test
2. Poetry and Figurative Language Chart
HW: Spelling Pack #1 due tomorrow
spelling_1_vocab_6.pdf |
9/12/13 - 9/13/13
NWEA Testing
HW: Memoir is due Monday!
HW: Memoir is due Monday!
9/11/13
HOMEWORK: HAVE YOUR FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS WORKSHEET OUT
AND READY TO BE CHECKED IN. BLUE TICKET? OR ZAP?
Objective: To remember all the lives lost and forever changed by the events of 9/11/2001.
1. Share personal stories.
2. Video 9/11
3. Read the poem "Down"
- What does it represent?
- What does it mean to you?
- Why is it important for us to remember?
- How will you keep the memory alive?
Prepare for the testing tomorrow and Friday. Remember your test preparation and testing skills.
Meet in Mr. Gotsinger's room tomorrow across from the boy's locker room!!
HW: 6 Word Memoir due Friday!
AND READY TO BE CHECKED IN. BLUE TICKET? OR ZAP?
Objective: To remember all the lives lost and forever changed by the events of 9/11/2001.
1. Share personal stories.
2. Video 9/11
3. Read the poem "Down"
- What does it represent?
- What does it mean to you?
- Why is it important for us to remember?
- How will you keep the memory alive?
Prepare for the testing tomorrow and Friday. Remember your test preparation and testing skills.
Meet in Mr. Gotsinger's room tomorrow across from the boy's locker room!!
HW: 6 Word Memoir due Friday!
down.docx |
locate.docx |
9/10/13
Objective: Review test taking strategies.
1. Test Taking Tips, Tricks and Reminders
2. Practice MAP test questions using our test taking skills
3. Test Taking Worksheet
4. 6 Word Memoir
HW: Test Taking Worksheet due tomorrow! First ZAP assignment!!
6 Word Memoir due by Friday
1. Test Taking Tips, Tricks and Reminders
2. Practice MAP test questions using our test taking skills
3. Test Taking Worksheet
4. 6 Word Memoir
HW: Test Taking Worksheet due tomorrow! First ZAP assignment!!
6 Word Memoir due by Friday
top_10_testing_strategies.pptx |
practice_directions.docx |
9/9/13
Objective: Review how to prepare for a test and test taking skills.
BOGGLE STARTS THIS WEEK. SHEETS ARE ON THE FRONT TABLE!!!!
1. KWL Chart: How do you prepare for a test both mentally and physically?
What do you do before, during and after a test?
2. NWEA ppt.
3. Top 10 Test Preparation Tips ppt.
4. 6 Word Memoir
HW: NONE:)
BOGGLE STARTS THIS WEEK. SHEETS ARE ON THE FRONT TABLE!!!!
1. KWL Chart: How do you prepare for a test both mentally and physically?
What do you do before, during and after a test?
2. NWEA ppt.
3. Top 10 Test Preparation Tips ppt.
4. 6 Word Memoir
HW: NONE:)
preparing_for_a_test.pptx |
map_studentpowerpointpresentation.ppt |
9/6/13
SHOW ME THE SUPPLIES! HAVE YOUR PAPER, FOLDER,
AND PENCIL OUT ON YOUR DESK!!!
Objective: Review team procedures. Narrow word choice in memoir writing.
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Complete Memoir interviews
3. Choose 6 words for memoir
4. Begin creating 6 Word Memoir
HW: E-mails from parents, by Monday and you will still receive extra credit!
AND PENCIL OUT ON YOUR DESK!!!
Objective: Review team procedures. Narrow word choice in memoir writing.
1. Jeopardy Review
2. Complete Memoir interviews
3. Choose 6 words for memoir
4. Begin creating 6 Word Memoir
HW: E-mails from parents, by Monday and you will still receive extra credit!
9/5/13
Objective: Understand classroom procedures.
1. Classroom procedures prezi
2. Check out SSR book from library
HW: Supplies by tomorrow
Parent e-mail and sign up for Remind 101
1. Classroom procedures prezi
2. Check out SSR book from library
HW: Supplies by tomorrow
Parent e-mail and sign up for Remind 101
http://prezi.com/jh6qn8omen1g/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
9/4/13
Objective: Narrowing down word choice, using precise language.
1. Syllabus
2. Six Word Memoir
- Find a Partner (someone you do not know) and ask them the questions provided
3. Highlight six words on your interview sheet that stand out the most to you and
represent who you are as a person.
HW: Supplies due Friday
Have your parents send me an e-mail, sign up for Remind 101
1. Syllabus
2. Six Word Memoir
- Find a Partner (someone you do not know) and ask them the questions provided
3. Highlight six words on your interview sheet that stand out the most to you and
represent who you are as a person.
HW: Supplies due Friday
Have your parents send me an e-mail, sign up for Remind 101
7th_grade_la_syllabus_gough.docx |
memoir.pdf |
9/3/13
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: Have all of your supplies by Friday!
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: Have all of your supplies by Friday!
supply_list.docx |