Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will self-evaluate themselves on vocabulary and reading progress. Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension and symbolism/double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary Quiz - Return and review graded vocabulary quizzes.
2. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will read "The Hubble Telescope" on pages 80 - 81. Students will complete the Cornell Notes on Set 8 words found on pages 82-83.
3. "Blind to Failure" - Students will review and recall facts from their notes on Erik Weihenmayer, the blind man who climbed Mount Everest. As a class, we will read the selection "Blind to Failure" which begins on page 270 of the textbook. As students read, they will take notes on a chart detailing Weihenmayer's outstanding character traits. After they read, students will identify the genre and subgenre. Students will explain the meaning of the title. Students will complete Selection Test.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
Learning Targets: Students will self-evaluate themselves on vocabulary and reading progress. Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension and symbolism/double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary Quiz - Return and review graded vocabulary quizzes.
2. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will read "The Hubble Telescope" on pages 80 - 81. Students will complete the Cornell Notes on Set 8 words found on pages 82-83.
3. "Blind to Failure" - Students will review and recall facts from their notes on Erik Weihenmayer, the blind man who climbed Mount Everest. As a class, we will read the selection "Blind to Failure" which begins on page 270 of the textbook. As students read, they will take notes on a chart detailing Weihenmayer's outstanding character traits. After they read, students will identify the genre and subgenre. Students will explain the meaning of the title. Students will complete Selection Test.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
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Thursday, April 7, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension, symbolism, and double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will complete the Cornell Notes on Set 8 words found on pages 82-83 and use those notes to complete the Word Talk activity on page 84.
2. "Blind to Failure" - Students will review and recall facts from their notes on Erik Weihenmayer, the blind man who climbed Mount Everest. As a class, we will finish reading the selection "Blind to Failure". After students read, they will take notes on a chart detailing Weihenmayer's outstanding character traits. After they read, students will identify the genre and subgenre. Students will explain the meaning of the title. Students will complete Selection Test. Extra Credit - Students will create a poem or personal narrative about how they are "Blind to ________."
3. Independent Reading - Students will use remaining time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
Homework: Complete Extra Credit poem or personal narrative about how you are "Blind to ________." Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension, symbolism, and double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will complete the Cornell Notes on Set 8 words found on pages 82-83 and use those notes to complete the Word Talk activity on page 84.
2. "Blind to Failure" - Students will review and recall facts from their notes on Erik Weihenmayer, the blind man who climbed Mount Everest. As a class, we will finish reading the selection "Blind to Failure". After students read, they will take notes on a chart detailing Weihenmayer's outstanding character traits. After they read, students will identify the genre and subgenre. Students will explain the meaning of the title. Students will complete Selection Test. Extra Credit - Students will create a poem or personal narrative about how they are "Blind to ________."
3. Independent Reading - Students will use remaining time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
Homework: Complete Extra Credit poem or personal narrative about how you are "Blind to ________." Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
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Monday, April 11, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension, symbolism, and double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will review the Word Talk activity on page 84 which was assigned for homework. Using their Cornell notes, students will complete the Check for Understanding activity on page 84.
2. "Blind to Failure" - Extra Credit - Students will share a poem, personal narrative, or artwork about how they are "Blind to ________."
3. Independent Reading - Students will use remaining time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
4. Achieve 3000 - Students will complete 2 modules in Achieve 3000 by Thursday, April 14th.
Homework: Complete 2 Achieve 3000 modules by the end of the block on Friday. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension, symbolism, and double meanings. Students will brainstorm and write creatively.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will review the Word Talk activity on page 84 which was assigned for homework. Using their Cornell notes, students will complete the Check for Understanding activity on page 84.
2. "Blind to Failure" - Extra Credit - Students will share a poem, personal narrative, or artwork about how they are "Blind to ________."
3. Independent Reading - Students will use remaining time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
4. Achieve 3000 - Students will complete 2 modules in Achieve 3000 by Thursday, April 14th.
Homework: Complete 2 Achieve 3000 modules by the end of the block on Friday. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will review the Word Talk activity on page 84 as well as the Check for Understanding activity on page 84. Students will complete Word Associations on page 86 and turn in papers before leaving for lunch.
2. Achieve 3000 - Students will complete the Level Set Assessment and 2 modules by the end of the block today.
3. Independent Reading - If students finish early, students will use available time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
4. Novel Study - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Students will take notes on relevant background information. Students will respond to questions on a novel anticipation guide.
Homework: Complete anticipation guide for To Kill a Mockingbird. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Set 8 - Students will review the Word Talk activity on page 84 as well as the Check for Understanding activity on page 84. Students will complete Word Associations on page 86 and turn in papers before leaving for lunch.
2. Achieve 3000 - Students will complete the Level Set Assessment and 2 modules by the end of the block today.
3. Independent Reading - If students finish early, students will use available time to read in their independent reading books or record thoughts on their log sheets.
4. Novel Study - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Students will take notes on relevant background information. Students will respond to questions on a novel anticipation guide.
Homework: Complete anticipation guide for To Kill a Mockingbird. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th.
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Monday, April 18, 2016 Substitute Plan - Be Good!
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will return and review the Word Associations activity on page 86. Prior to leaving for lunch, students will work independently (or collaboratively) to complete the Check Again activity on page 87. If students finish early, they may begin homework which is the Practice for Tests activity on page 89. Students are encouraged to study all notes related to Lesson 8 to prepare for the quiz on Wednesday.
2. Introduction - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - After lunch, students will engage in a whole class discussion on their homework assignment, the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will review the Who? When? Where? What? from the front of the page. Students will share ideas from their responses on the back side - each students is encouraged to speak at least once. Students will turn in their homework on the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird.
3. Novel Study - Distribute books to students to be used in the classroom only today - Please collect all books before students leave. Use the audioCD through the classroom computer to listen to Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, allow them time to work collaboratively on the Chapter 1 study guide. If time, review answers as a class.
4. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Set 8. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will return and review the Word Associations activity on page 86. Prior to leaving for lunch, students will work independently (or collaboratively) to complete the Check Again activity on page 87. If students finish early, they may begin homework which is the Practice for Tests activity on page 89. Students are encouraged to study all notes related to Lesson 8 to prepare for the quiz on Wednesday.
2. Introduction - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - After lunch, students will engage in a whole class discussion on their homework assignment, the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will review the Who? When? Where? What? from the front of the page. Students will share ideas from their responses on the back side - each students is encouraged to speak at least once. Students will turn in their homework on the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird.
3. Novel Study - Distribute books to students to be used in the classroom only today - Please collect all books before students leave. Use the audioCD through the classroom computer to listen to Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, allow them time to work collaboratively on the Chapter 1 study guide. If time, review answers as a class.
4. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Set 8. Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will review homework which was the Practice for Tests activity on page 89. Students will complete challenge to review for quiz. Students will complete quiz on Lesson 8.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - After lunch, students will engage in a whole class discussion on their homework assignment, the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will review the Who? When? Where? What? from the front of the page. Students will share ideas from their responses on the back side - each student is encouraged to speak at least once. Students will turn in their homework on the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird.
3. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
Learning Targets: Students will define and review the correct use of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will review homework which was the Practice for Tests activity on page 89. Students will complete challenge to review for quiz. Students will complete quiz on Lesson 8.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - After lunch, students will engage in a whole class discussion on their homework assignment, the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will review the Who? When? Where? What? from the front of the page. Students will share ideas from their responses on the back side - each student is encouraged to speak at least once. Students will turn in their homework on the Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird.
3. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
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Study Jem's description of Boo Radley on page 13:
"Boo was six-and-a-half-feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that's why his hands were bloodstained - if you ate an animal raw, you could never wash the blood off. There was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most the time." |
Friday, April 22, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will review graded quizzes on Lesson 8. Announcement: Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) on Tuesday during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Novel Study - Distribute books to students to be used in the classroom only today - Please collect all books before students leave. Students will review expository questions on the details on the Chapter 1 study guide.
3. Character Study - Boo Radley - Students will review pages 9-13 to search for details about the character of Boo Radley: family, childhood, appearance, actions, rumors, etc... Using a plain white piece of paper divided in half, students will create a notetaking visual on Boo Radley using details from Chapter 1: rumors (source) and facts.
4. Literary Analysis - Students will review highlights of Chapter 2 and use the audioCD to listen to an excerpt of Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, they will work collaboratively on the Chapter 3 study guide.
5. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
Looking Ahead: Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) on Tuesday during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary.
Learning Targets: Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Vocabulary for Success - Lesson 8 - Students will review graded quizzes on Lesson 8. Announcement: Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) on Tuesday during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Novel Study - Distribute books to students to be used in the classroom only today - Please collect all books before students leave. Students will review expository questions on the details on the Chapter 1 study guide.
3. Character Study - Boo Radley - Students will review pages 9-13 to search for details about the character of Boo Radley: family, childhood, appearance, actions, rumors, etc... Using a plain white piece of paper divided in half, students will create a notetaking visual on Boo Radley using details from Chapter 1: rumors (source) and facts.
4. Literary Analysis - Students will review highlights of Chapter 2 and use the audioCD to listen to an excerpt of Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, they will work collaboratively on the Chapter 3 study guide.
5. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due April 28th (a week from Thursday).
Looking Ahead: Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) on Tuesday during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Independent Reading Project - Students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation they will create on their independent reading choice.
2. Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary. Students who are enrolled in Read 180 may work on Achieve 3000, independent reading, or visit the library.
3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Novel Study - Literary Analysis - Students will review highlights of Chapter 2 and use the audioCD to listen to an excerpt of Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, they will work collaboratively on the Chapter 3 study guide.
4. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due next block - April 28th.
Learning Targets: Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Independent Reading Project - Students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation they will create on their independent reading choice.
2. Students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) during class to show growth in reading and vocabulary. Students who are enrolled in Read 180 may work on Achieve 3000, independent reading, or visit the library.
3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Novel Study - Literary Analysis - Students will review highlights of Chapter 2 and use the audioCD to listen to an excerpt of Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird. After students read, they will work collaboratively on the Chapter 3 study guide.
4. Independent Work - If there is any available time left over, students may read in their independent reading books or work on the reading logs OR they may log in to laptop or desktop computers to complete Achieve 3000 weekly requirements.
Homework: Continue reading your Independent Reading book - log due next block - April 28th.
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
Hi Everyone! My little guy is home sick, so I'm missing out on the fun today. Please be on your best behavior for the substitute. I reserved Cart 14 for you to use for your Independent Reading PowerPoint. Use your time wisely! If you finish early, please work on Achieve 3000.
Learning Targets: Students will submit Independent Reading Book Logs. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Take attendance using class roster. Substitute: Next to each name, please leave a note if students did not turn in reading logs or vocabulary. If students have questions or were behavior problems, please note that as well.
2. Independent Reading Book Logs - Students will turn in completed reading logs.
3. Vocabulary for Success Lesson 9 - Using the VFS workbooks, students will complete the Cornell Notes page. Refer to pages 92 - 93. Students will turn in papers when completed.
4. Independent Reading Project - Using desktop and laptop computers, students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation. Please project project assignment on Promethean (from class website). Mrs. Clay will check your progress on Monday. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK to your Student folder or to your flash drive.
Homework: Work on your Independent Reading PowerPoint BookTalk which is due on Friday, May 6th.
Hi Everyone! My little guy is home sick, so I'm missing out on the fun today. Please be on your best behavior for the substitute. I reserved Cart 14 for you to use for your Independent Reading PowerPoint. Use your time wisely! If you finish early, please work on Achieve 3000.
Learning Targets: Students will submit Independent Reading Book Logs. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Take attendance using class roster. Substitute: Next to each name, please leave a note if students did not turn in reading logs or vocabulary. If students have questions or were behavior problems, please note that as well.
2. Independent Reading Book Logs - Students will turn in completed reading logs.
3. Vocabulary for Success Lesson 9 - Using the VFS workbooks, students will complete the Cornell Notes page. Refer to pages 92 - 93. Students will turn in papers when completed.
4. Independent Reading Project - Using desktop and laptop computers, students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation. Please project project assignment on Promethean (from class website). Mrs. Clay will check your progress on Monday. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK to your Student folder or to your flash drive.
Homework: Work on your Independent Reading PowerPoint BookTalk which is due on Friday, May 6th.
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Monday, May 2, 2016
Learning Targets: Students will submit Independent Reading Book Logs. Students will pronounce, define, and use unfamiliar vocabulary. Students will create BookTalks on PowerPoint. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Independent Reading Book Logs - Students will turn in completed reading logs.
2. Vocabulary for Success Lesson 9 - Using the VFS workbooks, students will complete the Cornell Notes page. Refer to pages 92 - 93. Students will turn in papers when completed. Students will complete the Word Talk and Check for Understanding activity for homework.
4. Independent Reading Project - Using desktop and laptop computers, students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation. Mrs. Clay will check student progress so far and answer any questions. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK to your Student folder or to your flash drive.
5. To Kill a Mockingbird - Students will read and annotate the summary of Chapters 2 and 3.
Homework: Complete the Word Talk and Check for Understanding activity (pages 94-95) Work on your Independent Reading PowerPoint BookTalk which is due on Friday, May 6th.
Learning Targets: Students will submit Independent Reading Book Logs. Students will pronounce, define, and use unfamiliar vocabulary. Students will create BookTalks on PowerPoint. Students will read for comprehension. Students will take notes and respond to themes and situations in literature.
1. Independent Reading Book Logs - Students will turn in completed reading logs.
2. Vocabulary for Success Lesson 9 - Using the VFS workbooks, students will complete the Cornell Notes page. Refer to pages 92 - 93. Students will turn in papers when completed. Students will complete the Word Talk and Check for Understanding activity for homework.
4. Independent Reading Project - Using desktop and laptop computers, students will review requirements for the PowerPoint presentation. Mrs. Clay will check student progress so far and answer any questions. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK to your Student folder or to your flash drive.
5. To Kill a Mockingbird - Students will read and annotate the summary of Chapters 2 and 3.
Homework: Complete the Word Talk and Check for Understanding activity (pages 94-95) Work on your Independent Reading PowerPoint BookTalk which is due on Friday, May 6th.