May 21-25 Last week of 6th grade!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) MAPS Testing
2) Flip Grid due
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here
Tuesday -
In class - 1) MAPS testing
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here and on the HC website
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Main Event end-of-year field trip
Homework - 1)none
7th grade summer reading information here
Thursday-
In class - 1) return writer's notebook
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here
Friday - Early Release
In class - 1) yearbook signing
Homework -1) Have a great summer! Be sure to do your summer reading for 7th grade!
7th grade summer reading information here
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) MAPS Testing
2) Flip Grid due
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here
Tuesday -
In class - 1) MAPS testing
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here and on the HC website
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Main Event end-of-year field trip
Homework - 1)none
7th grade summer reading information here
Thursday-
In class - 1) return writer's notebook
Homework - 1) none
7th grade summer reading information here
Friday - Early Release
In class - 1) yearbook signing
Homework -1) Have a great summer! Be sure to do your summer reading for 7th grade!
7th grade summer reading information here
May 14 - 18 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - STAAR Testing
In class - 1) no class
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) lock box challenge
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) video
Homework - 1) elements of fiction test Friday - review power point
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) review for test
Homework - 1) elements of fiction test tomorrow - review power point
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) elements of fiction test
Homework -1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due Monday
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - STAAR Testing
In class - 1) no class
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) lock box challenge
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) video
Homework - 1) elements of fiction test Friday - review power point
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) review for test
Homework - 1) elements of fiction test tomorrow - review power point
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) elements of fiction test
Homework -1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due Monday
May 7 - May 11 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Lit circle evaluations
2) . work on Infograph - rubric
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due tomorrow - printed at home in color
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - Carnival
In class - 1) Infograph due
Homework -1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Lit circle evaluations
2) . work on Infograph - rubric
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due Friday - printed at home in color
2) . read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) work on Infograph
Homework - 1) Infograph due tomorrow - printed at home in color
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - Carnival
In class - 1) Infograph due
Homework -1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
April 30 - May 4 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
In class - 1) no class
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Last week of Lit Circle!
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) practice Typewriter Rodeo
3) theme mini lesson - discuss themes in your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on resolution of conflicts
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) practice Typewriter Rodeo
3) discuss themes in your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on symbolism and theme
2) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday- Typewriter Rodeo 1st period
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus growth mindset and resiliency
2) STAAR due
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ - look for symbolism and themes
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle end-of-novel discussion
2) Watch powerpoint in Google Classroom.. This explains Infograph writing assignment - directions, examples, and rubric
Homework - 1) Infograph due next Friday, May 11 - MAJOR GRADE
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
In class - 1) no class
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Last week of Lit Circle!
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) practice Typewriter Rodeo
3) theme mini lesson - discuss themes in your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on resolution of conflicts
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) practice Typewriter Rodeo
3) discuss themes in your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on symbolism and theme
2) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday- Typewriter Rodeo 1st period
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus growth mindset and resiliency
2) STAAR due
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ - look for symbolism and themes
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle end-of-novel discussion
2) Watch powerpoint in Google Classroom.. This explains Infograph writing assignment - directions, examples, and rubric
Homework - 1) Infograph due next Friday, May 11 - MAJOR GRADE
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
April 23 -27 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Book Fair!!! video
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) summarize week 4
3) important quote
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) finish important quote if not completed in class
3) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT WEEK - see example in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Early Release/ NO HOMEWORK
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism video and theme
2) discuss important quotes
3) download the HANX app from self service
Homework NONE
Lit Circle Week 5 assignment due NEXT WEEK - see example in Google Classroom
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) Symbolism mini-lesson and activity - discuss symbols in your book
3) poetry - Typewriter Rodeo practice
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on symbolism and theme
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) Symbolism activity -
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ - look for symbolism and themes
2) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - Music Trip to San Antonio
In class - no classes
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___; look for theme and symbolism
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Book Fair!!! video
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) summarize week 4
3) important quote
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) finish important quote if not completed in class
3) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT WEEK - see example in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Early Release/ NO HOMEWORK
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism video and theme
2) discuss important quotes
3) download the HANX app from self service
Homework NONE
Lit Circle Week 5 assignment due NEXT WEEK - see example in Google Classroom
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) Symbolism mini-lesson and activity - discuss symbols in your book
3) poetry - Typewriter Rodeo practice
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on symbolism and theme
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due NEXT Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus symbolism and theme
2) Symbolism activity -
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ - look for symbolism and themes
2) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
3) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed. - see example in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - Music Trip to San Antonio
In class - no classes
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___; look for theme and symbolism
2) Lit Circle Week 5 assignment assignment due Wed - see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "HARP and Its Angels" and "Connecting the Human Dots" due Thursday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
April 16-20 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) summarizing non-fiction mini-lesson
3) begin reading and summarizing the non-fiction article (in Google Classroom) assigned for your Lit Circle novel
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet - due Friday
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on conflict and author's craft
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet - due Friday
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on conflict and author's craft
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due tomorrow
3) Summary packet due Friday
4) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
5) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus conflict
3) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ -look for symbolism and themes
2) Summary packet due Friday
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due - review
2) Summary packet due
3) Research the author of your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___; look for theme and symbolism
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
BOOK FAIR MONDAY - BRING $$$!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) summarizing non-fiction mini-lesson
3) begin reading and summarizing the non-fiction article (in Google Classroom) assigned for your Lit Circle novel
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet - due Friday
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on conflict and author's craft
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet - due Friday
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on conflict and author's craft
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due tomorrow
3) Summary packet due Friday
4) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
5) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus conflict
3) Continue working on the non-fiction article summary organizer, summary paragraph, and connection to your book worksheet
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____ -look for symbolism and themes
2) Summary packet due Friday
3) STAAR practice - "Prince Patrick" and "A Wintery Welcome" Paired Reading due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due - review
2) Summary packet due
3) Research the author of your book
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___; look for theme and symbolism
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
BOOK FAIR MONDAY - BRING $$$!!!
April 9-13 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Typewriter Rodeo 8th period
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Identifying conflict activity in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Identifying conflict in your book with text evidence
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on direct and indirect characterization
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) write a 10-question conflict quiz
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due tomorrow
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus conflict
3) write a 10 question conflict quiz in Google Docs and share with me: [email protected] and your group members - print two copies for class tomorrow
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____
2) finish quiz if not completed in class - print 2 copies for class tomorrow.
3) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due next Thursday
4) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due tomorrow - put your answers in Google Classroom
5) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due - review
2) poetry warm up
3) read
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due next Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Typewriter Rodeo 8th period
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Identifying conflict activity in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) Identifying conflict in your book with text evidence
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on direct and indirect characterization
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus conflict
2) write a 10-question conflict quiz
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due tomorrow
3) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus conflict
3) write a 10 question conflict quiz in Google Docs and share with me: [email protected] and your group members - print two copies for class tomorrow
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ____
2) finish quiz if not completed in class - print 2 copies for class tomorrow.
3) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due next Thursday
4) STAAR practice - "Don't Judge a Candy by Its Wrapper" due tomorrow - put your answers in Google Classroom
5) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due - review
2) poetry warm up
3) read
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___
2) Lit Circle Week 4 assignment due next Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
April 2 - 6 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) Direct characterization activity
Homework - 1) read assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) indirect characterization activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on direct and indirect characterization
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) characterization poster activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due tomorrow
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus characterization
3) finish characterization poster activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due next Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due tomorow - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due
2) poetry video - write an acrostic poem about your novel
3) read
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due next Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) Direct characterization activity
Homework - 1) read assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due Thursday- see example in Google Classroom
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) indirect characterization activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____; focus on direct and indirect characterization
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Lit Circle - focus characterization
2) characterization poster activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due tomorrow
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due Friday - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) Lit Circle Week 2 assignment due
2) Lit Circle - focus characterization
3) finish characterization poster activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ____ to ____
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due next Thursday
3) STAAR practice - "In the Blink of an Eye" and "Bartholomew Blue" due tomorow - put your answers in Google Classroom
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) STAAR practice due
2) poetry video - write an acrostic poem about your novel
3) read
Homework - 1) read and annotate assigned pages ___ to ___
2) Lit Circle Week 3 assignment due next Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
March 19- 23 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date
Monday -
In class - 1) Lit circles introduction
2) Explain New Book Fortune Teller assignment
Homework - 1) read assigned pages 1- ___
2) New Book Fortune Teller due Thur.
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -Early Release and NO HOMEWORK!
In class - 1) PBL - no class
Wednesday-
In class - 1) Lit circle -discuss first chapter of your book
2) summary mini-lesson
Homework - 1) New Book Fortune Teller due tomorrow
2) read assigned pages ____ to _____
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) New Book Fortune Teller Due
2) author's craft mini-lesson & practice
3) Week 1 reading summary in group folder
Homework - 1) read assigned pages ____ to _____
2) finish author's craft chart if not completed in class.
3) Lit Circle Week 2 Assignment - due next Thursday
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - Holiday!!!
March 19- 23 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Welcome Back!
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) begin poetry - poetry terms and read "Caterpillar," "Fog," and Haiku poems and complete questions
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - read and answer the questions for "The Desk" - due tomorrow
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) "The Desk" questions due
2) read "Sea Fever" and "The Village Blacksmith" and complete questions - due tomorrow
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - read "Rain Sizes" and "Rain in Ohio" - put question answers in Google Classroom
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday-
In class - 1) review homework
2) read "Foreign Lands" and complete questions together in class
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - "A Real Case" and "The Storyteller" - put answers in Google Classroom
2) poetry quiz on Friday
3) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) review homework
2) PBL brainstorming
3) Practice Quiz - paired reading: "Full Day" and "Traveling West" put answers in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) finish practice quiz - poetry quiz tomorrow
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) poetry quiz - put your answers in Google Classroom, then put your quiz in the basket
2) read or library to check out
Homework - 1) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday - be sure you bring it to class
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Welcome Back!
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) begin poetry - poetry terms and read "Caterpillar," "Fog," and Haiku poems and complete questions
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - read and answer the questions for "The Desk" - due tomorrow
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) "The Desk" questions due
2) read "Sea Fever" and "The Village Blacksmith" and complete questions - due tomorrow
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - read "Rain Sizes" and "Rain in Ohio" - put question answers in Google Classroom
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday-
In class - 1) review homework
2) read "Foreign Lands" and complete questions together in class
Homework - 1) STAAR practice - "A Real Case" and "The Storyteller" - put answers in Google Classroom
2) poetry quiz on Friday
3) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday-
In class - 1) review homework
2) PBL brainstorming
3) Practice Quiz - paired reading: "Full Day" and "Traveling West" put answers in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) finish practice quiz - poetry quiz tomorrow
2) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday -
In class - 1) poetry quiz - put your answers in Google Classroom, then put your quiz in the basket
2) read or library to check out
Homework - 1) You will need your Lit Circle book on Monday - be sure you bring it to class
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
March 5 - 9 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) independent reading due - turn in Flip Grid rubric
2) work on Drama unit- power point with directions in Google Classroom - day 5
3) persuasive conferences - final paper due Wed.
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 5 tasks
2) bring money to purchase your lit circle book!
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Tuesday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences - final paper due on Thur
2) work on Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom - day 6 (You should be finished reading "Prince and the Pauper" and completed the reading questions.)
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 6
2) Bring money to purchase your lit circle book! You will need this book after break. Lit circle book will NOT count for Independent Reading!
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Wednesday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences - final paper due on Thur
2) work on Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom: day 7 - tasks 7 & 8
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 7 -tasks 7 & 8 - all drama work MUST be done by Friday
2) Bring money to purchase your lit circle book! You will need this book after break. Lit circle book will NOT count for Independent Reading!
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Thursday - 2nd period sees drama production
In class - 1) work on Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom: day 8 - tasks Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 8 -tasks all drama work MUST be done by Friday
2) Bring money to purchase your lit circle book! You will need this book after break. Lit circle book will NOT count for Independent Reading!
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21
Friday - If you have not turned in your persuasive paper, DO SO NOW!
In class - 1) work on Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom: day 9 - tasks Prince and the Pauper Quiz
Homework - 1) Bring money to purchase your lit circle book! You will need this book after break. Lit circle book will NOT count for Independent Reading!
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due May 21 - Can you get this done over break???
Feb. 26 - March 2 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) use checklist to annotate 2nd draft
Homework - 1) make any final revisions and be ready to conference starting tomorrow. Your final will be due two days after the conference. You will turn in all your drafts, checklist, and final paper.
2) be sure you have earbuds for tomorrow and all week.
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences - final paper due on Friday
2) begin Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit as needed
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Friday
2) work on Drama unit- power point with directions in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 2 tasks
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Monday
2) work on Drama unit - go to Day 3 on the powerpoint in Google classroom (some or you have not done the Google form for the medieval articles!)
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not finished day 3 tasks
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Tuesday
2) work on Drama unit -day 4
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit - if you have not finished day 4 tasks -- all work must be completed by March 9
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5 - if Flip Grid is not working and says "No internet connection," you need to reinstall the app.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) use checklist to annotate 2nd draft
Homework - 1) make any final revisions and be ready to conference starting tomorrow. Your final will be due two days after the conference. You will turn in all your drafts, checklist, and final paper.
2) be sure you have earbuds for tomorrow and all week.
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences - final paper due on Friday
2) begin Drama Independent Study - power point with directions in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit as needed
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Friday
2) work on Drama unit- power point with directions in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not completed day 2 tasks
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Monday
2) work on Drama unit - go to Day 3 on the powerpoint in Google classroom (some or you have not done the Google form for the medieval articles!)
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit if you have not finished day 3 tasks
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
In class - 1) persuasive conferences final paper due on Tuesday
2) work on Drama unit -day 4
Homework - 1) work on Drama unit - if you have not finished day 4 tasks -- all work must be completed by March 9
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5 - if Flip Grid is not working and says "No internet connection," you need to reinstall the app.
Feb. 19-23 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) draft closing paragraph and Works Cited page
2) sentence fragment mini-lesson: video
Homework - 1) finish frame and typing closing paragraph and works cited page - PRINT for class tomorrow
2) What is a Fragment? worksheet due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin revising draft
2) run-on sentence mini-lesson Brain Pop video
Homework - 1) finish any revisions on your electronic copy not completed in class
2) run-on sentence worksheet due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) select literature circle book
2) sentences mini-lesson: types of run-on sentences - video in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) finish any revisions and work cited page if not completed in class
2) types of run-on sentences worksheet due tomorrow - learning check on Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) continue revising draft - sentence variety
Homework - 1) finish any revisions in Google doc not completed in class
2) practice test for sentence learning check tomorrow: fragment, simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on sentence
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
In class - 1) finish revising draft - word choice including loaded language and works cited page
2) sentence learning check
Homework - 1) finish revising electronic draft if not completed in class- PRINT for class on Monday 2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) draft closing paragraph and Works Cited page
2) sentence fragment mini-lesson: video
Homework - 1) finish frame and typing closing paragraph and works cited page - PRINT for class tomorrow
2) What is a Fragment? worksheet due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin revising draft
2) run-on sentence mini-lesson Brain Pop video
Homework - 1) finish any revisions on your electronic copy not completed in class
2) run-on sentence worksheet due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) select literature circle book
2) sentences mini-lesson: types of run-on sentences - video in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) finish any revisions and work cited page if not completed in class
2) types of run-on sentences worksheet due tomorrow - learning check on Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) continue revising draft - sentence variety
Homework - 1) finish any revisions in Google doc not completed in class
2) practice test for sentence learning check tomorrow: fragment, simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on sentence
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
In class - 1) finish revising draft - word choice including loaded language and works cited page
2) sentence learning check
Homework - 1) finish revising electronic draft if not completed in class- PRINT for class on Monday 2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Feb. 12-16 . Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) finish MAPS benchmark testing
Homework - 1) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save thePlanet and How You Can Help" due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin drafting persuasive essay on frame - focus: intro paragraph
2) create a document in Google docs, title it: 4th period persuasive essay by your name
Homework - 1) finish typing intro. paragraph from frame to Google Docs if not completed in class
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue drafting persuasive essay - focus: 2nd paragraph on frame
2) If you have not finished MAPS, please come to my room during advisory
Homework - 1) work on 2nd paragraphs - type from frame to Google doc
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) continue drafting persuasive essay on frame - focus: body paragraph
Homework - 1) finish typing body paragraph from frame in Google docs if not completed in class
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday - Sock Hop
In class - 1) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due
2) continue drafting persuasive essay - focus: counter argument paragraph on frame
Homework - 1) finish typing counter argument paragraph from frame if not completed in class 2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) finish MAPS benchmark testing
Homework - 1) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save thePlanet and How You Can Help" due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin drafting persuasive essay on frame - focus: intro paragraph
2) create a document in Google docs, title it: 4th period persuasive essay by your name
Homework - 1) finish typing intro. paragraph from frame to Google Docs if not completed in class
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue drafting persuasive essay - focus: 2nd paragraph on frame
2) If you have not finished MAPS, please come to my room during advisory
Homework - 1) work on 2nd paragraphs - type from frame to Google doc
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday-
In class - 1) continue drafting persuasive essay on frame - focus: body paragraph
Homework - 1) finish typing body paragraph from frame in Google docs if not completed in class
2) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday - Sock Hop
In class - 1) STAAR practice "Simple Ways to Save the Planet and How You Can Help" due
2) continue drafting persuasive essay - focus: counter argument paragraph on frame
Homework - 1) finish typing counter argument paragraph from frame if not completed in class 2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Feb. 5-9 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) research notes due - 40 points on writing process rubric
2) begin organizer for research paper - use mentor texts organizers as a model
Homework - 1) compound sentence review
2) finish organizer
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin reading, annotating, and evaluating student examples of persuasive essays using the this scoring sheet and the persuasive writing rubric
Homework - 1) work on organizer
2) compound sentence review
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue reading, annotating, and evaluating student examples of persuasive essays using the this scoring sheet and the persuasive writing rubric
Homework - 1) compound sentence review
2) work on organizer
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) finish student examples of persuasive essays
2) study for compound learning check tomorrow
Homework - 1) compound sentence worksheet - learning check tomorrow
2) student examples of persuasive essays due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Be sure your iPad is fully charged for MAPS Testing tomorrow
Friday -
In class - 1) compound sentence learning check
2) MAPS Testing
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) research notes due - 40 points on writing process rubric
2) begin organizer for research paper - use mentor texts organizers as a model
Homework - 1) compound sentence review
2) finish organizer
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin reading, annotating, and evaluating student examples of persuasive essays using the this scoring sheet and the persuasive writing rubric
Homework - 1) work on organizer
2) compound sentence review
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue reading, annotating, and evaluating student examples of persuasive essays using the this scoring sheet and the persuasive writing rubric
Homework - 1) compound sentence review
2) work on organizer
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) finish student examples of persuasive essays
2) study for compound learning check tomorrow
Homework - 1) compound sentence worksheet - learning check tomorrow
2) student examples of persuasive essays due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Be sure your iPad is fully charged for MAPS Testing tomorrow
Friday -
In class - 1) compound sentence learning check
2) MAPS Testing
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Jan 29 - Feb. 2 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Persuasive Text TEST
2) explore research topics
Homework - 1) complete research topic organizer
2) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday - Early Release - No Homework
In class - 1) how to do research and take notes power point
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Gridrubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday- 5th grade Fine Arts Assembly - miss 2nd period class
In class - 1) begin researching your chosen topic - 3 source and at least 30 facts on on note taking sheet
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
2) research notes due Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) research - 3 sources and at least 30 facts
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due tomorrow
2) research notes due Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March
Friday -
In class - 1) research - 3 sources and at least 30 facts total
2) "Motorcycle Helmets" due
Homework - 1) research notes due Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Persuasive Text TEST
2) explore research topics
Homework - 1) complete research topic organizer
2) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday - Early Release - No Homework
In class - 1) how to do research and take notes power point
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Gridrubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday- 5th grade Fine Arts Assembly - miss 2nd period class
In class - 1) begin researching your chosen topic - 3 source and at least 30 facts on on note taking sheet
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due Friday
2) research notes due Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) research - 3 sources and at least 30 facts
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Motorcycle Helmets" due tomorrow
2) research notes due Monday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March
Friday -
In class - 1) research - 3 sources and at least 30 facts total
2) "Motorcycle Helmets" due
Homework - 1) research notes due Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Jan 22-26 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) writing WU
2) persuasive writing example due
3) Persuasive writing mentor text - "Summer" and organizer
Homework - 1) STAAR persuasive practice "Get in the Game" due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Tuesday -
In class - 1) writing WU
2) read and annotate persuasive mentor texts - "Man's Best Friend - the Cat" and organizer
Homework - 1) finish organizer if not completed in class
2) STAAR persuasive practice "Get in the Game" due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) writing WU
2) STAAR persuasive practice due Friday
3) read and annotate persuasive mentor texts - "Fine Arts" and organizer
Homework - 1) finish annotating and organizer if not completed in class
2) STAAR persuasive practice "Get in the Game" due Friday
3) Persuasive text TEST Monday - study your mentor texts, Persuasive Academic vocabulary, and "Get in the Game" STAAR practice
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) writing WU
2) STAAR persuasive practice due Friday
3) read and annotate persuasive mentor texts - "Exercise for a Better Life" and organizer
Homework - 1) finish annotating and organizer if not completed in class
2) STAAR persuasive practice "Get in the Game" due tomorrow
3) Persuasive text TEST Monday - study your mentor texts, Persuasive Academic vocabulary, and "Get in the Game" STAAR practice
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) writing WU
2) "Get in the Game" STAAR persuasive practice due
3) Review for test
Homework - 1) Persuasive text TEST Monday - study your mentor texts, Persuasive Academic vocabulary, and "Get in the Game" practice
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Jan 15-19 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Snow Day
Wednesday- Late Start
In class - 1) writing WU
2) "Sell Me This Pen" - practice using ethos, logos, and pathos - watch video
3) Plan to present tomorrow
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
2) present "Sell Me This Pen" tomorrow
Thursday -
In class - 1) writing WU
2) present "Sell Me this Pen" - identify ethos, logos, and pathos
Homework - 1) Persuasion is all around you - find an example of persuasive writing to bring to class Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
in class - 1) Notes on persuasive writing over persuasive writing power point
3) read independent reading book
Homework - 1) Persuasion is all around you - find an example of persuasive writing to bring to class Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Snow Day
Wednesday- Late Start
In class - 1) writing WU
2) "Sell Me This Pen" - practice using ethos, logos, and pathos - watch video
3) Plan to present tomorrow
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
2) present "Sell Me This Pen" tomorrow
Thursday -
In class - 1) writing WU
2) present "Sell Me this Pen" - identify ethos, logos, and pathos
Homework - 1) Persuasion is all around you - find an example of persuasive writing to bring to class Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
in class - 1) Notes on persuasive writing over persuasive writing power point
3) read independent reading book
Homework - 1) Persuasion is all around you - find an example of persuasive writing to bring to class Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Jan 8-12 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Happy New Year!!!
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) Persuasive Academic vocabulary - create flashcards in an app or on note cards
3) introduce mini research project - with a partner research assigned person, complete organizer, and present research to class on Thursday
Homework - 1) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) writing WU
2) finish researching assigned person, complete organizer, and be ready to present to class tomorrow
Homework - 1) research organizer due tomorrow - present to class
2) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) share research and take notes- what do they all have in common???
2) lesson on ethos, pathos, and logos - watch I Wanna Iguana in Google Classroom and begin organizer
Homework - 1) finish I Wanna Iguana organizer - due tomorrow
2) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards and learning check tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
in class - 1) I Wanna Iguana organizer due
2) flashcards due - Open-Note persuasive vocabulary learning check
3) set reading goals, watch flip grid videos, and write down three books you want to read
4) library for check out
Homework - 1) clean out your LA folder - toss papers from 2nd nine weeks. KEEP colored papers.
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Happy New Year!!!
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) Persuasive Academic vocabulary - create flashcards in an app or on note cards
3) introduce mini research project - with a partner research assigned person, complete organizer, and present research to class on Thursday
Homework - 1) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards due Friday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) writing WU
2) finish researching assigned person, complete organizer, and be ready to present to class tomorrow
Homework - 1) research organizer due tomorrow - present to class
2) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) share research and take notes- what do they all have in common???
2) lesson on ethos, pathos, and logos - watch I Wanna Iguana in Google Classroom and begin organizer
Homework - 1) finish I Wanna Iguana organizer - due tomorrow
2) Persuasive vocabulary flashcards and learning check tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Friday -
in class - 1) I Wanna Iguana organizer due
2) flashcards due - Open-Note persuasive vocabulary learning check
3) set reading goals, watch flip grid videos, and write down three books you want to read
4) library for check out
Homework - 1) clean out your LA folder - toss papers from 2nd nine weeks. KEEP colored papers.
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid rubric and Google forms due March 5
Dec. 18-22 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Literary Letter due! Turn in your 1st and 2nd drafts and your final paper, the rubric, the checklist, and the peer revising sheet.
2) SEL Lesson
3) Flip Grid due - turn in your rubric
Homework- 1) None
Tuesday -
In class - 1) What was Ally's favorite book? Alice in Wonderland movie
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue watching Alice in Wonderland
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) finish watching Alice in Wonderland
2) library for check out
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Friday - Early Release - HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
in class - 1) Holiday Figurative Language Khoot game
Homework - 1) READ!!! Independent Reading - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Literary Letter due! Turn in your 1st and 2nd drafts and your final paper, the rubric, the checklist, and the peer revising sheet.
2) SEL Lesson
3) Flip Grid due - turn in your rubric
Homework- 1) None
Tuesday -
In class - 1) What was Ally's favorite book? Alice in Wonderland movie
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Wednesday-
In class - 1) continue watching Alice in Wonderland
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Thursday -
In class - 1) finish watching Alice in Wonderland
2) library for check out
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Friday - Early Release - HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
in class - 1) Holiday Figurative Language Khoot game
Homework - 1) READ!!! Independent Reading - Flip Grids and Google forms due March 5
Dec. 11-15 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) 1st draft due
2) revision lesson - elements of literary letter - revise on paper draft
Homework- 1) make revisions on electronic draft
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) revision lesson- word choice and transitions - revise on paper draft: circle in red 3 strong word choice and box in green 3 transitions (see examples of annotated mentor texts in Google classroom)
Homework - 1) make revisions on electronic draft
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) revision lesson - complete sentences, and simple & compound - revise on paper draft- eliminate fragments and run-ons, and highlight 2 compound sentences in blue
Homework - 1) make revisions on electronic draft - eliminate fragments and run- ons, and include 2 compound sentences
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) peer edit draft - teacher conference
Homework - 1) make revisions to electronic draft - PRINT 2nd draft for tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
in class - 1) editing and complete checklist on 2nd draft - teacher conference
Homework - 1) finish letter and print final paper to turn in on Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Monday, Dec. 18.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) 1st draft due
2) revision lesson - elements of literary letter - revise on paper draft
Homework- 1) make revisions on electronic draft
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) revision lesson- word choice and transitions - revise on paper draft: circle in red 3 strong word choice and box in green 3 transitions (see examples of annotated mentor texts in Google classroom)
Homework - 1) make revisions on electronic draft
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) revision lesson - complete sentences, and simple & compound - revise on paper draft- eliminate fragments and run-ons, and highlight 2 compound sentences in blue
Homework - 1) make revisions on electronic draft - eliminate fragments and run- ons, and include 2 compound sentences
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) peer edit draft - teacher conference
Homework - 1) make revisions to electronic draft - PRINT 2nd draft for tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
in class - 1) editing and complete checklist on 2nd draft - teacher conference
Homework - 1) finish letter and print final paper to turn in on Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Monday, Dec. 18.
Dec. 4-8 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Socratic Seminar
2) reflection
Homework- 1) finish reflection if not completed in class
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) introduce writing assignment - literary letter: typed in Google Docs and shared with me- mentor texts in Google Classroom - title it: 5th period Literary Letter by your name [email protected]
2) begin work on paragraph 1
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 1
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) literary letter - work on paragraph 2
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 2
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) literary letter discuss Process rubric
2) work on paragraph 3
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 3 - 1st draft PRINTED for class tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
in class - 1) revising lesson
2) revise letter
Homework - 1) finish revising letter
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Socratic Seminar
2) reflection
Homework- 1) finish reflection if not completed in class
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) introduce writing assignment - literary letter: typed in Google Docs and shared with me- mentor texts in Google Classroom - title it: 5th period Literary Letter by your name [email protected]
2) begin work on paragraph 1
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 1
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) literary letter - work on paragraph 2
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 2
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) literary letter discuss Process rubric
2) work on paragraph 3
Homework - 1) finish paragraph 3 - 1st draft PRINTED for class tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
in class - 1) revising lesson
2) revise letter
Homework - 1) finish revising letter
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Nov. 27 - Dec 1 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Book Fair
2) introduce Socratic seminar power point and work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - type answers and print - due Thursday. See example answers here. (also in Google Classroom)
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 46-48 and work on chapters 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart due Friday
2) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due Thursday - typed and printed
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) discuss chapters 46-48
2) work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - due Thursday.
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 49 -51 and work on chapters 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart - due Friday
2) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due Thursday - typed and printed
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) discuss chapters 49-51
2) work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - due tomorrow. Review Socratic Seminar rubric.
Homework - 1) finish FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions and PRINT for tomorrow
2) work on chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart - due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due
2) Review expectations and requirements for Socratic Seminar on Monday
3) watch video of author Lynda Mullaly Hunt talk about the book in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on chapter 29 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart due
2) library for check out
3) read independent reading book
Homework - 1) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Book Fair
2) introduce Socratic seminar power point and work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - type answers and print - due Thursday. See example answers here. (also in Google Classroom)
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 46-48 and work on chapters 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart due Friday
2) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due Thursday - typed and printed
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) discuss chapters 46-48
2) work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - due Thursday.
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 49 -51 and work on chapters 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart - due Friday
2) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due Thursday - typed and printed
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday-
In class - 1) discuss chapters 49-51
2) work on FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions - due tomorrow. Review Socratic Seminar rubric.
Homework - 1) finish FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions and PRINT for tomorrow
2) work on chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart - due Friday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday -
In class - 1) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final questions due
2) Review expectations and requirements for Socratic Seminar on Monday
3) watch video of author Lynda Mullaly Hunt talk about the book in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) work on chapter 29 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart due
2) library for check out
3) read independent reading book
Homework - 1) FIAT Socratic Seminar Final Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Nov. 20-24 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Writing WU - Let's connect activity
2) discuss chapters 40-42
Homework- 1) finish connections if not completed in class - due tomorrow
2) work on chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due Dec 1
2) Book Fair Monday, Nov. 27 - bring $$$
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Book Fair Video
2) read and annotate chapters 43-45 in class
3) library for check out
Homework - 1) 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due Dec 1
2) Book Fair Monday, Nov. 27 - bring $$$
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday- Holiday
Thursday - Holiday
Friday - Holiday
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Writing WU - Let's connect activity
2) discuss chapters 40-42
Homework- 1) finish connections if not completed in class - due tomorrow
2) work on chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due Dec 1
2) Book Fair Monday, Nov. 27 - bring $$$
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) Book Fair Video
2) read and annotate chapters 43-45 in class
3) library for check out
Homework - 1) 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart - due Dec 1
2) Book Fair Monday, Nov. 27 - bring $$$
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday- Holiday
Thursday - Holiday
Friday - Holiday
Nov. 13-14 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Pajama Day
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) make friendship bracelets
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 28-30 and work on chapter notes for Ch.28 - 39 and chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday - College Hat Day
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 29 - 30
3) What is dyslexia?
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 31-33 and work on chapter chapter notes for Ch.28 - 39 and chapter 28 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday- Disney Day
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 31-33
3) Learning differences activity activity - finish for homework if not completed in class
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 34 - 36 and work on chapter notes for Ch.28 - 39 due Friday
2) . Chapters 28 - 39 learning check on Friday
3) work on chapter 29 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday - Boots and Western Wear Day
In class - 1) discuss chapters 34 - 36
2) What's your strength? activity
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 37-39 - chapter notes for Ch. 28 - 39 due tomorrow
2) Chapters 28 - 39 learning check on tomorrow
3) work on chapter 29 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart, and theme chart
4) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday - College shirt day
In class - 1) Chapters 28 - 39 learning check
2) Chapters 28 - 39 notes due
3) read and annotate chapters 40 - 42
Homework - 1) finish reading and annotating chapters 40 - 42
2) work on chapter 29 - 51 figurative language chart, character chart and theme chart
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Nov. 6-10 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) discuss chapters 18-21
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 22-24 and work on chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart - both due Thursday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday - Early Release
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 22-24
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 25-27 and work on chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart - both due Thursday
2) Mid-Novel Open-Book TEST Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 25-27
Homework - 1) chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart due tomorrow
2) Mid-Novel Open-Book Test tomorrow - study guide in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday
In class - 1) Mid-Novel Open-Book Test
2) Chapter notes and figurative language chart due
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) What's a Friend lesson
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) Writing WU
2) discuss chapters 18-21
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 22-24 and work on chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart - both due Thursday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday - Early Release
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 22-24
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 25-27 and work on chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart - both due Thursday
2) Mid-Novel Open-Book TEST Thursday
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 25-27
Homework - 1) chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21 and figurative language chart due tomorrow
2) Mid-Novel Open-Book Test tomorrow - study guide in Google Classroom
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday
In class - 1) Mid-Novel Open-Book Test
2) Chapter notes and figurative language chart due
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) What's a Friend lesson
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Wear pink
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 7-9
3) character trait organizer
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 10-12 and work on chapter notes and charts
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday - Assembly schedule/Super Hero Day/ No Homework Night
In class - 1) discuss chapters 10-12
2) summarizing lesson - video and practice
Homework - 1) No Homework - Have fun Trick-or-Treating!!!
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday - Pajama Day
In class - 1) Read Ch. 13-15 of FIAT (Fish in a Tree) -
Homework - 1) Chapters 7-15 learning check tomorrow
2) . work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday - Twin Day
In class - 1) Learning check over chapters 7-15
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 16 -18
2) work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
In class - 1) FIT FEST
Homework - 1) work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Wear pink
In class - 1) writing WU
2) discuss chapters 7-9
3) character trait organizer
Homework- 1) read and annotate chapters 10-12 and work on chapter notes and charts
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Tuesday - Assembly schedule/Super Hero Day/ No Homework Night
In class - 1) discuss chapters 10-12
2) summarizing lesson - video and practice
Homework - 1) No Homework - Have fun Trick-or-Treating!!!
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Wednesday - Pajama Day
In class - 1) Read Ch. 13-15 of FIAT (Fish in a Tree) -
Homework - 1) Chapters 7-15 learning check tomorrow
2) . work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday - Twin Day
In class - 1) Learning check over chapters 7-15
Homework - 1) read and annotate chapters 16 -18
2) work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday -
In class - 1) FIT FEST
Homework - 1) work on chapter notes and charts
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Oct. 23 - 27 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Assembly Schedule
In class - 1) Story Elements Quiz
2) Types of questions power point - write one of each type of question in writer's notebook about "The Three Little Pigs"
Homework- 1) finish writing questions if not completed in class -due tomorrow
2) watch figurative language video in Google Classroom, complete notes and questions - due tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
4) Bring Fish in a Tree to class every day
Tuesday -
In class - 1) SEL Growth Mind Set lesson
2) text evidence lesson
Homework - 1) idiom and sensory language videos in Google Classroom, notes, and questions - due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
3) Bring Fish in a Tree to class every day
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Read Ch. 1-3 of FIAT (Fish in a Tree) - begin Chapter 1-6 Notes, character chart, theme collection, and figurative language chart, and FIAT Elements of Fiction Vocabulary
Homework - 1) finish reading to chapter 3 and work on handouts
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Thursday
In class - 1) Read Ch. 4-6 of FIAT (Fish in a Tree) - cont. Chapter Notes, character chart(due end of book), theme collection (due end of book), and figurative language chart (due after Ch. 27)
2) Work Ch 1-6 notes
Homework - 1) finish reading through chapter 6 and complete notes - due tomorrow
2) chapter 1-6 learning check tomorrow
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Friday - Spirit Week next week!!!
In class - 1) chapter 1-6 learning check
2) read FIAT Ch 7-9 - begin chapter notes for Ch. 7- 21, continue character chart (due end of book), theme collection (due end of book), and figurative language chart (due after Ch. 27)
Homework - 1) finish reading and annotating 7-9 and work on the chapter notes, character chart, figurative language chart, and theme chart.
2) independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18.
Oct. 16-20 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) . MAPS benchmark
Homework- 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Wed.
2) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) MAPS benchmark
2) complete reading goal for 2nd nine weeks
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids rubric and Google forms due tomorrow. You MUST be logged in to Chrome for the form to work.
2) finish reading goal if not completed in class
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Elements of fiction notes in foldable
2) Flip Grids and Google forms due.
Homework - 1) complete Independent Reading Goal form for 2nd nine weeks in Google Classroom
2) read independent reading book - 2nd nine weeks Flip Grid due Dec 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Thursday
In class - 1) elements of fiction notes
Homework - 1) learning check over conflict in literature tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Friday - National Day on Writing- write thank-you notes
In class - 1) conflict learning check
2) practice plot triangle in foldable
Homework - 1) story elements Quiz (double daily grade) Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Monday. Please be sure you bring it to class.
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) . MAPS benchmark
Homework- 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Wed.
2) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Tuesday -
In class - 1) MAPS benchmark
2) complete reading goal for 2nd nine weeks
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids rubric and Google forms due tomorrow. You MUST be logged in to Chrome for the form to work.
2) finish reading goal if not completed in class
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Wednesday -
In class - 1) Elements of fiction notes in foldable
2) Flip Grids and Google forms due.
Homework - 1) complete Independent Reading Goal form for 2nd nine weeks in Google Classroom
2) read independent reading book - 2nd nine weeks Flip Grid due Dec 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Thursday
In class - 1) elements of fiction notes
Homework - 1) learning check over conflict in literature tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec. 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Friday - National Day on Writing- write thank-you notes
In class - 1) conflict learning check
2) practice plot triangle in foldable
Homework - 1) story elements Quiz (double daily grade) Monday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Dec 18
3) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Monday. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Oct. 9-13 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday - Holiday!!
Tuesday -
In class - 1) peer edit memoir draft - conference if needed
Homework - 1) make editing corrections in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) Memoir Test Thursday - study guide
3) Memoir final paper due Friday - turn in 3 things: 1) 1st draft,
2) checklist and annotated draft, 3) final printed paper and rubric
4) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Wednesday -
In class - 1) self-edit memoir printed draft with checklist- conference if needed
Homework - 1) make all corrections in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) Memoir Test Thursday - study guide - study your notes, annotated mentor texts, revision lessons, and the power point in Google Classroom.
3) Memoir final paper due Friday - turn in 3 things: 1) 1st draft, 2) checklist and annotated 2nd draft, 3) final printed paper with rubric
4) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct.18
Thursday
In class - 1) Memoir Test
Homework - 1) Memoir final paper due tomorrow - turn in 3 things: 1) 1st draft,
2) checklist and 2nd annotated draft, 3) final printed paper and rubric
2) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Friday -
In class - 1) Memoir paper due!!! Turn in your 1st draft (revisions from last week), your 2nd draft with checklist (from Wed.) , the rubric (you have this) and your final, PRINTED paper.
2) independent reading reflection
3) library for checkout
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
2) You will need your Fish in Tree book on Oct. 23. Please be sure you bring it to class.
Oct. 2 - 6 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) reading goal check in
2) choose a memoir from your 3 drafts and type in Google docs. Double space the document and print for class tomorrow
3) memoir writing PROCESS rubric and final paper rubric
Homework - 1) finish typing memoir and PRINT for class tomorrow - this is a grade!!!
2) Independent Reading Google Form and Flip Grid due Oct. 18
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin revisions of memoir
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Wednesday -
In class - 1) memoir revisions - lead and closing
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) memoir revisions - sentence variety: length, beginnings, and ba-da-bing on paper draft
Homework - 1) - revise on paper draft to include at least two new sentence beginnings in blue and at least one ba-da-bing sentence in red - make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Friday -
In class - 1) memoir revisions - word choice and transitions
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad - PRINT new draft for Tuesday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
All homework is due the next day unless a specific due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) reading goal check in
2) choose a memoir from your 3 drafts and type in Google docs. Double space the document and print for class tomorrow
3) memoir writing PROCESS rubric and final paper rubric
Homework - 1) finish typing memoir and PRINT for class tomorrow - this is a grade!!!
2) Independent Reading Google Form and Flip Grid due Oct. 18
Tuesday -
In class - 1) begin revisions of memoir
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Wednesday -
In class - 1) memoir revisions - lead and closing
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) memoir revisions - sentence variety: length, beginnings, and ba-da-bing on paper draft
Homework - 1) - revise on paper draft to include at least two new sentence beginnings in blue and at least one ba-da-bing sentence in red - make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Friday -
In class - 1) memoir revisions - word choice and transitions
Homework - 1) make revisions in your electronic copy on your iPad - PRINT new draft for Tuesday
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Sept 25 - 29 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
All homework assignments due the following day unless a due date is given.
Monday -
In class - 1) set up MAP benchmark test on iPad -- power point instructions
2) read and annotate mentor text - "The Most Beautiful Girl"
3) begin "memory man" organizer # 2
Homework - 1) finish organizer #2 - due tomorrow
2) Independent Reading Google Form and Flip Grid due Oct. 18
Tuesday - early release and NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!!
In class - 1) work on draft #2
Homework - 1) NONE - bring your fully charged iPad and a book for MAPS benchmark testing tomorrow.
2) read your independent reading novel - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Wednesday - MAPS benchmark - late start schedule. Report to 2nd period first thing in the morning.
In class - 1) read and annotate mentor text - "The Pickle Fork"
2) begin "memory man" organizer #3
Homework - 1) finish "memory man" organizer #3 -due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Thursday -
In class - 1) verb tense
2) read and annotate mentor text - "A Gift for Two"
3) begin drafting memoir story from organizer # 3
Homework - 1) finish memoir draft # 3- due tomorrow
2) identifying elements of a memoir learning check tomorrow - review your mentor texts!
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Friday -
In class - 1) memoir learning check: read and annotate memoir text
2) complete any drafts that are not done
3) set up a Google doc for typing the memoir
4) go to library and/or read
Homework - 1) read independent reading book - Flip Grids and Google forms due Oct 18
Sept 18 -22
All homework assignments due the following day unless a due date is given.
Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
Monday -
In class - 1) writer's notebook - adverbs
2) "The Circuit" quiz
Homework - 1) adverbs practice
2) read - Independent Reading due Oct. 18
Tuesday - assembly schedule
In class - 1) writer's notebook - prepositions and prepositional phrases
2) watch Oma's quilt
Homework - 1) prepositional phrases practice
2) complete "Memory Quilt" on the front of your Memory Book
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - conjunctions and interjections
2) notes on memoir
3) read and annotate mentor text - "I Got Caught Cheating"
Homework - 1) conjunction an interjections practice and parts of speech review - due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) read and annotate mentor text - "A Gift in Disguise"
2) complete memoir graphic organizer - "MemoryMan" in your memory book
Homework - 1) complete Memory Man graphic organizer - due tomorrow
2) parts of speech learning check tomorrow 3) read independent reading book -- Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Friday
In class - 1) parts of speech learning check
2) draft memoir from organizer in your memory book
Homework - 1) finish draft if not completed in class -due Monday
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Oct. 18!!!
All homework assignments due the following day unless a due date is given.
Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
Monday -
In class - 1) writer's notebook - adverbs
2) "The Circuit" quiz
Homework - 1) adverbs practice
2) read - Independent Reading due Oct. 18
Tuesday - assembly schedule
In class - 1) writer's notebook - prepositions and prepositional phrases
2) watch Oma's quilt
Homework - 1) prepositional phrases practice
2) complete "Memory Quilt" on the front of your Memory Book
3) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - conjunctions and interjections
2) notes on memoir
3) read and annotate mentor text - "I Got Caught Cheating"
Homework - 1) conjunction an interjections practice and parts of speech review - due tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) read and annotate mentor text - "A Gift in Disguise"
2) complete memoir graphic organizer - "MemoryMan" in your memory book
Homework - 1) complete Memory Man graphic organizer - due tomorrow
2) parts of speech learning check tomorrow 3) read independent reading book -- Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Friday
In class - 1) parts of speech learning check
2) draft memoir from organizer in your memory book
Homework - 1) finish draft if not completed in class -due Monday
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Oct. 18!!!
Sept 11 - 16 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
Monday -
In class - 1) writer's notebook - reading goal check in
2) learning check - nouns, pronouns, verbs
3) Independent Reading FlipGrid rubric - Flip Grid login code is cocnyu0 and the password is cougars
4) library for check out
Homework - 1) finish any uncompleted work on "The Circuit" - parts 1 and 2
2) read - Summer Reading FlipGrid due tomorrow
Tuesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - review nouns, pronouns, and verbs- review worksheet
2) textual evidence using the "The Circuit"
Homework - 1) complete part 3 of "The Circuit" questions
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - review nouns, pronouns and verbs
2) The Circuit questions due
3) "The Circuit" - author's purpose
Homework - 1) noun, pronoun, and verb learning check tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) noun, pronoun, and verb learning check
2) complete the notes for video interview with Francisco Jiminez and migrant workers in Google Classroom and visualizing worksheet
Homework - 1) complete interview notes and "Circuit" visualizing handout and chart
2) read independent reading book -- Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Friday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - adjectives
2) review "The Circuit"
Homework - 1) Quiz over "The Circuit" Monday
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Oct. 18!!!
Monday -
In class - 1) writer's notebook - reading goal check in
2) learning check - nouns, pronouns, verbs
3) Independent Reading FlipGrid rubric - Flip Grid login code is cocnyu0 and the password is cougars
4) library for check out
Homework - 1) finish any uncompleted work on "The Circuit" - parts 1 and 2
2) read - Summer Reading FlipGrid due tomorrow
Tuesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - review nouns, pronouns, and verbs- review worksheet
2) textual evidence using the "The Circuit"
Homework - 1) complete part 3 of "The Circuit" questions
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - review nouns, pronouns and verbs
2) The Circuit questions due
3) "The Circuit" - author's purpose
Homework - 1) noun, pronoun, and verb learning check tomorrow
2) read independent reading book - Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Thursday
In class - 1) noun, pronoun, and verb learning check
2) complete the notes for video interview with Francisco Jiminez and migrant workers in Google Classroom and visualizing worksheet
Homework - 1) complete interview notes and "Circuit" visualizing handout and chart
2) read independent reading book -- Flip Grid and Google form due Oct 18
Friday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - adjectives
2) review "The Circuit"
Homework - 1) Quiz over "The Circuit" Monday
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Oct. 18!!!
Sept 4 - 8 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
Monday - Holiday!! Read!!!
Tuesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - nouns
2) read "The Circuit" making at least 5 "inner reader" annotations
Homework - 1) noun practice due tomorrow
2) finish reading "The Circuit" including at least 5 "inner reader" annotations if not completed in class
3) read independent reading book
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - pronouns
2) point of view lesson
3) independent reading Flipgrid rubric
Homework - 1) pronoun practice due tomorrow
2) complete part 1 only of ""The Circuit" questions
3) read independent reading book
Thursday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - verbs
2) inferencing lesson - in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) verb practice due tomorrow
2) complete part 2 of "The Circuit" questions
3) read independent reading book
Friday
In class - 1) more on verbs - practice worksheet
2) review for learning check on Monday
Homework - 1) learning check on Monday over nouns, pronouns, and verbs. Study this power point review and your completed homework practice papers.
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Summer Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
Monday - Holiday!! Read!!!
Tuesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - nouns
2) read "The Circuit" making at least 5 "inner reader" annotations
Homework - 1) noun practice due tomorrow
2) finish reading "The Circuit" including at least 5 "inner reader" annotations if not completed in class
3) read independent reading book
Wednesday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - pronouns
2) point of view lesson
3) independent reading Flipgrid rubric
Homework - 1) pronoun practice due tomorrow
2) complete part 1 only of ""The Circuit" questions
3) read independent reading book
Thursday
In class - 1) writer's notebook - verbs
2) inferencing lesson - in Google Classroom
Homework - 1) verb practice due tomorrow
2) complete part 2 of "The Circuit" questions
3) read independent reading book
Friday
In class - 1) more on verbs - practice worksheet
2) review for learning check on Monday
Homework - 1) learning check on Monday over nouns, pronouns, and verbs. Study this power point review and your completed homework practice papers.
2) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
Summer Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
August 28 - Sept 1 Try to read 20 minutes every night!!!
Monday - Back-to-School Night!
In class - 1) vocabulary - lesson 1 - commonly confused words: there, their, they're . (click on GREEN text to open document)
2) discuss Independent Reading requirements and set reading goals
Homework - 1) Vocab. lesson 1 due tomorrow
2) finish setting your reading goal
3) Vocab learning check Friday
Tuesday
In class - 1) Vocab. lesson 1 due
2) Vocab lesson 2 - your, you're
3) "They Failed and So Can You"" article in Google Classroom and notes
handout
Homework - 1) vocab lesson 2 due tomorrow
2) finish article and organizer if not completed in class
3) Vocab learning check Friday
Wednesday
In class - 1) Vocab lesson 2 due
2) Vocab lesson 3 - to, two, too
2) Writing WU
Homework - 1) Vocab lesson 3 due tomorrow
2) . Vocab learning check Friday
Thursday
In class - 1) Vocab lesson 3 due
2) Listen to Your Inner Reader video in Google Classroom and notes
Homework - 1) finish Listen to Your Inner Reader video in Google Classroom and notes
3 Vocab learning check tomorrow - study your words!
Friday
In class - 1) Vocab learning check
2) read independent reading book
Homework - 1) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
2) Summer Flip Grid Reading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
August 21 - 25
Monday - see solar eclipse!!!
In class - 1) "Get to Know You" activities
2) introduce Puzzle Piece assignment
Homework - 1) bring a Mead composition book for class if you have not yet done so
2) get an assignment notebook if you have not yet done so - can be purchased at the school store
3) please bring a recent, small picture of yourself for the puzzle piece
Tuesday
In class - 1) set up writer's notebook
2) writing survey
3) go over Puzzle Piece assignment requirements and rubric (click on GREEN text to open document)
Homework - 1) bring a Mead composition book for class if you have not yet done so
2) work on puzzle piece - due Fri. Aug 25 . -- please bring a recent, small picture of yourself for the puzzle piece
3) Summer Flip GridReading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
Wednesday iPad rollout
In class - 1) go over class procedures handout: take home to get signed by parent . (click on GREEN text to open document)
2) work on puzzle piece- example, example, example,
Homework - 1) get Class Procedures handout signed by parent - return to class tomorrow
2) work on puzzle piece - due Fri. Aug 26 . -- please bring a recent, small picture of yourself for the puzzle piece
3) Summer Flip GridReading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
Thursday
In class - 1) reading survey
2) work on puzzle piece
Homework - 1) puzzle piece due tomorrow !!!
2) Summer Flip GridReading Assignment due Sept 12!!!
Friday
In class - 1) puzzle piece due
2) watch library video
3) visit library to check out book
Homework - 1) Enjoy your weekend and read!!!
2) Summer Flip GridReading Assignment due Sept 12!!!