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1) from home, use Google Chrome to search "Google Classroom"- 2) student email is: first name.last [email protected] (no spaces) 3) student password is: wm,first initial,last initial, 5 digit student ID (no spaces or commas) FINAL EXAM IS 6/13! STUDY GUIDES AND PRACTICE WEBSITES ARE POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM! BEGIN STUDYING NOW! Monday May 30 - no school Tuesday May 31 Classwork: begin final exam review using Google Slides (copies given to students in class) Homework: Final Exam Practice W.S. #1 Wednesday June 1 Classwork: continue final exam review using Google Slides (copies given to students in class) Homework: Final Exam Practice W.S. #2 Thursday June 2 Classwork:Final Exam Jeopardy Homework: None Friday June 3 - no school Monday June 6 Classwork: Final Exam Dry Erase review activity Homework: TBA Tuesday June 7 Classwork: Final Exam Kahoot! review activity Homework: TBA Wednesday June 8 Classwork: Final Exam Crossword Puzzle Homework: FINAL EXAM IS 6/13! Study for final exam. Use the study guides or the practice websites posted on Google Classroom Thursday June 9 Classwork: Final Exam Double Puzzle Homework: FINAL EXAM IS 6/13! Study for final exam. Use the study guides or the practice websites posted on Google Classroom Thursday June 9 Classwork: Final Exam Self Assesment Homework: FINAL EXAM IS 6/13! Study for final exam. Use the study guides or the practice websites posted on Google Classroom Monday May 16, 2016 CW: Read Chapters 4 and 5 of On My Honor HW: Reading Response for any passage in chapter 4 or 5 Tuesday May 17, 2016 CW: Ch 4/5 Assessment HW: Read or listen to Ch 6 and complete Reading Response for Ch 6 Wednesday May 18, 2016 CW: Read Ch 7 HW: Reading Response for Ch 7 Thursday May 19, 2016 CW: Ch 6/7 Assessment HW: Read/listen to Ch 8 and complete a Reading Response for Ch 8 Friday May 20, 2016 CW: Read/listen to Ch 9 and write a Reading Response for Ch 9 PREVIOUS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENTS Monday 5/9 - Wednesday 5/11 PARCC Testing Thursday Monday 5/2/16 Classwork: -Pre-reading activity On My Honor Novel -begin reading chapter 1 Homework: none Tuesday 5/3/16 Classwork: -Do Now for chapter 1 -Review procedure and grading of reading response journal -Continue reading chapter 1 Homework: -Complete one reading response journal for any passage in chapters 1 (MAY USE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK OR COMPLETE READING RESPONSE JOURNALS ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM.) Wednesday 5/4/16 Classwork: -Read chapter 2 and begin a reading response journal entry for this chapter Homework: -Finish your reading response for chapter 2 Thursday 5/5/16 Classwork: Comprehension Quiz for chapters 1 - 2 of On My Honor Homework: None Friday 5/6/16 PARCC Test Administration - no 7th grade classes PREVIOUS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENTS Monday 4/25/16 Classwork: PARCC Practice -" Energy" Packet and online practice Homework: none Tuesday 4/26/16 Classwork: Continue with Energy Story Packet (PARCC practice) Homework: Finish Energy Story Packet - due Thursday Wednesday 5/27/16 Classwork: Shark Attack Homework: Finish Energy Story Packet - due Thursday Thursday 5/28/16 Classwork: PARCC practice: The Fast and the Furriest Homework: Finish questions for "The Fast and The Furriest" Friday 5/29/16 Classwork: PARCC practice online tools Homework None PREVIOUS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENTS Monday 4/18/16 Classwork: -Review essay prompt, supporting notes, outline, and organizational plan of analysis essay -Compose introductory paragraph for Tubman/Mother to Son analysis essay Homework: Outline paragraph 3 of essay Tuesday 4/19/16 Classwork -Compose paragraph 2 of Tubman/Mother to Son analysis essay Homework -Outline paragraph 4 of essay Wednesday 4/20/16 Classwork -Compose paragraph 3 of Tubman/Mother to Son analysis essay Homework -Read "The Count of Monte Cristo" and answer multiple choice questions (PARCC Practice) Thursday 4/21/16 Classwork -Complete Tubman/Mother to Son analysis essay -MLA Format and print essay Homework -Read "Blessings" and answer multiple choice questions (PARCC practice) Friday 4/22/16 Classwork: PARCC ELA Practice: "Energy Story" Homework None PREVIOUS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENTS Monday 4/4/16 Classwork: -Complete analysis of "Mother to Son" poem by Langston Hughes on Google Classroom (partner work) Homework: -Harriet Tubman Questions due tomorrow - quiz grade! Tuesday 4/5/16 Classwork: -Reread Harriet Tubman biography, highlighting text evidence of how themes of determination and perseverance shown in this piece of literature Homework: Read/complete questions for the biography of Langston Hughes. Wednesday 4/6/16 Classwork: -Class discussion/notes for upcoming analysis essay prompt (available on Google Classroom) "How are the themes of determination and perseverance shown in both pieces of literature?" --Review organizational model for this essay Homework: -Outline introductory paragraph Thursday 4/7/16 Classwork: -Outline paragraph 2 on separate paper Homework: none Friday 4/8/16 Classwork: -Outline paragraph 3 on separate paper Homework: Enjoy your Spring Break! Monday 3/28 - NO SCHOOL Tuesday 3/29 Classwork: MLA Formatting of Orphan Train and Mandela Essay Finish and print Mandela Argument Essay Homework: Noredink.com "MLA Citations" Wednesday 3/30 Classwork: Notes: MLA Citations - Question Marks and Exclamation Points Presentation: PARCC Tools Practice: PARCC Tools Homework: MLA Citations - Question Marks and Exclamation Points Thursday 3/31 Classwork: Do Now: Journal: Finish this sentence and explain how/why . . "Life is a _must be an object___" Read "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes Partner Work: Respond to Analysis Questions for "Mother to Son" Homework: Paraphrase the poem "Mother to Son" Friday 4/1 Classwork: Read "Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People" Complete Comprehension Questions Homework: Complete Comprehension Questions Monday 3/21 Classwork: -finish reading Mandela biography -view video Homework: -Complete T chart with 2 or more reasons per side: Does Mandela deserve to be considered on of the greatest leaders of all times? Tuesday 3/22 Classwork: -Class discussion/group contribution to T chart -Begin composing argument essay Homework: -Complete outline OF 2 BODY PARAGRAPHS for Mandela argument essay Wednesday 3/23 Classwork: -Nelson Mandela Argument Essay Homework -NONE Thursday 3/24 Classwork: -Finish Nelson Mandela Argument Essay Homework NONE Friday 3/25 No School Monday 3/14/16 Classwork: Continue working on Charles Loring Brace argument essay. Homework Outline paragraph 5 of argument essay Tuesday 3/15/16 Classwork: Continue working on Charles Loring Brace argument essay. Homework Read and annotate pages 3-6 Nelson Mandela biography. (See Google Classroom Assignment 9) Wednesday 3/16/16 Classwork: Final day for Charles Loring Brace argument essay.. Homework Reading and annotate pages 7-10 Nelson Mandela biography. (See Google Classroom Assignment 9) Thursday 3/17/16 Classwork: Continue reading Nelson Mandela biography Homework: Finish reading/posting for Mandela biography Friday 3/18/16 Classwork: Watch Mandela Video Create T chart: Was Mandela one of the world's greatest leaders? Homework: None Monday 3/7/16 Classwork: -continue watching/highlighting PBS American Experience "The Orphan Trains" Homework: -Complete outline for paragraph 1 of Orphan Train Argument Essay. Tuesday 3/8/16 Classwork: -Analyze model argument essay -Finish watching/highlighting PBS American Experience "The Orphan Train" video. Homework: -Complete outline for paragraph 2 of Orphan Train Argument Essay Wednesday 3/9/16 Classwork: Compose introductory paragraph for Charles Loring Brace argument essay Homework: -Complete outline for paragraph 3 of Orphan Train Argument Essay Thursday 3/10/16 Classwork: -Compose paragraphs 2 and 3 of Orphan Train Argument Essay Homework: -Complete outline for paragraph 4 of Orphan Train Argument Essay Friday 3/11/16 Classwork: -Compose paragraphs 4 and 5 of Orphan Train Argument Essay Homework: none Monday 2/29 Classwork: Finish open-ended response from chapter 6-8 quiz Read Chapter 9. Complete the chapter 9 question worksheet (this is available on Google Classroom) Homework: Complete the chapter 9 question worksheet Tuesday 3/1 Classwork: -Listen to narrated video of Lee Nailling's Story part 1 and 2 from the National Orphan Train Complex. Compare to written version, noting similarities and differences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj4TPYpebHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAWDBggx7fk -Read chapter 10 Homework Chapter 10 questions Wednesday 3/2 Classwork -Read chapter 11 Homework -Answer chapter 11 questions Thursday 3/3 Classwork: -Graded class discussion of chapters 9-11 Homework -Noredink.com "Quotations and Dialogue #3" Friday 3/4 Classwork: -Presentation of requirements and modeling of upcoming narrative writing assignment Homework None Monday 2/22/16 Classwork: -Read chapter 6 and make 2+ active reading posts per page Homework: -Finish reading/posting for chapter 6 -"The Pink Envelope" narrative due by 11:59 PM tomorrow (Tuesday) Tuesday 2/23/16 Classwork: -Finish chapter 5 speculative writing assignment "The Pink Envelope" -Read chapter 7 and make 2+ active reading posts per page. Homework: -Finish reading chapter 7 and make 2+ active reading posts per page. -Noredink.com "Quotations and Dialogue 2" DUE WEDNESDAY 11:59PM Wednesday 2/24/16 Classwork: -Complete 2/24 blog on cavagnino.weebly.com -Discuss students posts for chapter 7 -Read chapter 8 and make 2+ active reading posts Homework: -Finish chapter 8 reading/posting 2+ per page -Noredink.com "Quotations and Dialogue 2" DUE TONIGHT 11:59PM Thursday 2/25/16 Classwork: -Discuss student posts for chapter 8 -Read chapter 9 and make 2+ active reading posts per page Homework -Complete 2/25 blog on cavagnino.weebly.com -Chapter 6-9 quiz tomorrow Friday 2/26/16 Classwork -Chapter 6-8 quiz Homework none Monday 2/15/16 - Presidents' Day -Schools Closed Tuesday 2/16/16 (delayed opening) Classwork: Read Chapter 5 "The Pink Envelope" - make two or more active reading posts per page Homework: -Chapter 4 "The Young Farmer" Poster (Google Classroom Assignment 8C) Due Thursday -After school help for those who need access to Internet Wednesday 2/17/16 Classwork: Begin composing speculative writing assignment (Assignment 8E on Google Classroom):Rewrite chapter 5 "The Pink Envelope" Incident from the matron's point of view Homework: -Noredink.com"Quotations and Dialogue 1" Web Site: https://www.noredink.com/ User Name: Firstname + langlit (no spaces) Ex: dereklanglit Password: Your student ID # + 114 Ex: 68123114 -Chapter 4 "The Young Farmer" Poster (Google Classroom Assignment 8C) due tomorrow! Thursday 2/18/16 Classwork: Continue composing speculative writing assignment (Assignment 8E on Google Classroom):Rewrite chapter 5 "The Pink Envelope" Incident from the matron's point of view Homework: -Noredink.com"Quotations and Dialogue 2" Web Site: https://www.noredink.com/ User Name: Firstname + langlit (no spaces) Ex: dereklanglit Password: Your student ID # + 114 Ex: 68123114 Friday 2/19/16 Classwork: 1)Finish composing speculative writing assignment (Assignment 8E on Google Classroom):Rewrite chapter 5 "The Pink Envelope" Incident from the matron's point of view 2)-Noredink.com"Quotations and Dialogue 3" Web Site: https://www.noredink.com/ User Name: Firstname + langlit (no spaces) Ex: dereklanglit Password: Your student ID # + 114 Ex: 68123114 Homework: -none Monday 2/8/16 Classwork: -Final viewing/peer assessment of end of novel animation. -Partner reading/summarizing of chapter 3 of Orphan Train Rider Homework: -Chapter 1 - 3 quiz tomorrow Tuesday 2/9/16 Classwork: -Chapter 1 - 3 Quiz for Orphan Train Rider Homework: -Respond to 2/9 blog question on Google Classroom with a 4-6 sentence response. "Why is it important to learn about this event in American history?"Explain/support your response with evidence from the text or your own knowledge/experience. Wednesday 2/10/16 Classwork -Finish open ended response for Chapter 1-3 Quiz -Read/post/discuss chapter 4 of Orphan Train Rider Homework: DUE FRIDAY: 2/10 blog on Google Classroom Did Charles Loring Brace do the right thing in establishing the Orphan Train "placing out" program? Explain/support your response with evidence from the text or your own knowledge/experience. Thursday 2/11/16 Classwork: -Begin Chapter 4 Assessment on Google Classroom Homework: -Keep working on Chapter 4 Assessment Friday 2/12/16 Classwork: -Finish Chapter 4 Assessment on Google Classroom Homework: None Monday 2/15/16 No School Tuesday 2/16/16 Classwork: -Read/post/discuss chapter 5 of Orphan Train Rider Homework: -In a diary entry, tell "The Pink Envelope" Incident from the point of view of the matron on the train. How did she come to have this job? How did she feel about accompanying the orphans on the train? Did she take Lee's envelope? If so, what was her reason for doing this? Wednesday 2/1716 Classwork: Class Notes: Nonfiction Features Homework: TBA Monday 2/1/16 Classwork: -Review pages 6-7 in "Coming to America" packet -View/assess Crispin animation projects Homework: -Read pages 8-9 in "Coming to America packet and complete page 10 diary entry (available on Google Classroom) -FOLDERS DUE WEDNESDAY! INDEX SHEET POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!! Tuesday 2/2/16 Classwork: -Review pages 8-9 in "Coming to America" packet and reinforcement video clip -View/assess Crispin animation projects Homework: -Read pages 11-14 of "Coming to America" packet and examine primary evidence (photos). Complete page 15 of packet (available on Google Classroom) --FOLDERS DUE WEDNESDAY! INDEX SHEET POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!! Wednesday 2/3/16 Classwork: -Review Active reading strategies for nonfiction text -Model charting the introduction of of Orphan Train Rider nonfiction text Homework: -Read chapter 1, charting 5 active reading responses to make footprints of your thinking as you read Thursday 2/4/16 Classwork: -Finish animation presentations. -Begin partner reading of chapter 2 Orphan Train Rider Homework: --Finish reading chapter 2 Orphan Train Rider, charting AT LEAST 5 active reading responses -Quiz on Chapters 1 - 3 Monday Friday 2/5/16 Classwork: -Partner reading of chapter 3 Orphan Train Rider , charting AT LEAST 5 active reading responses Homework: --Finish reading chapter 3 Orphan Train Rider, charting AT LEAST 5 active reading responses -Quiz on Chapters 1 - 3 Monday Monday 1/25/16 Classwork: - Noredink.com open-notes quiz "Capitalizing and Formatting Titles" -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29. Homework: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 -Complete pages 1 - 3 of Pre-Reading Packet for Orphan Train Rider Tuesday 1/26/16 Classwork: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 Homework: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 -Complete pages 4 - 6 of Pre-Reading Packet for Orphan Train Rider Wednesday 1/27/16 Classwork: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 Homework: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 Thursday 1/28/16 Classwork: TBA Homework: -Continue working on Crispin end-of-novel animation project.Due 1/29 Friday 1/19/16 Classwork: TBA Homework: None Monday 1/18/16 - Professional Development Day: Schools Closed Tuesday 1/19/16 -Teacher absence for school business Classwork Read "The Corpse-Maker" and respond to reading comprehension questions Homework: -Finish plot line and organizer for Crispin Animation Project (begun in class last Friday) -"The Corpse-Maker" questions due Thursday Wednesday 1/20/16 Classwork Begin Crispin End-of-Novel animation project. (Will have 5 class periods. Due 1/29.) Homework "The Corpse-Maker" questions due tomorrow Thursday 1/21/16 Classwork -Mini review lesson "Capitalizing and Formatting Titles" -Continue to work on Crispin End-of-Novel animation project. (Due 1/29.) Homework -"Capitalizing and Formatting Titles" worksheet (quiz Monday on NoRedInk.com) Friday 1/22/16 Classwork -Continue to work on Crispin End-of-Novel animation project. (Due 1/29.) Homework -"Capitalizing and Formatting Titles" quiz on NoRedInk.com Monday Monday 1/11/16 Classwork: Complete paragraph 4 of John Ball Compare/Contrast Essay
Complete paragraph 4 if not completed in class. Tuesday 1/12/16 Classwork: -Review the grading rubric for the John Ball Compare/Contrast essay. -Make final editing/revisions to John Ball Compare/Contrast essay -Format essay, using MLA format -Make sure essay is complete and submitted for grading. Homework: -Make sure essay is complete and submitted for grading by Wednesday 7:00 AM -Noredink.com - Complete 1/12/16 Quiz: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles (Login Info: Username- dereklanglit PW: student set Wednesday 1/13/16 Classwork: Read chapters 57-58 of Crispin (last two chapters!) Homework: Chapter 57-58 downloadable open ended question response. DUE FRIDAY. Thursday 1/14/16 Classwork: -Discuss final novel project guidelines Discuss THEME of novel. Begin working on theme and plot line organizer for final project. -Show model project Homework: Chapter 57-58 questions due tomorrow. Friday 1/15/16 Classwork: Begin working on end of novel project. Web Site: https://goanimate4schools.com/school/macopin User Name: First Name, Last Initial (JohnS) Password: Your student ID # +114 Homework: None Monday 1/4/16 Classwork: Review group work for John Ball character traits in novel. Discuss/explain upcoming writing assignment (#6 in Google Classroom) Begin completing compare/contrast chart for John Ball compare/contrast essay. Homework: Complete compare/contrast chart for John Ball compare/contrast essay. (on Google Classroom or on downloadable worksheet) Tuesday 1/5/16 Classwork: Compose paragraph 1 of John Ball Compare/Contrast Essay. Include:
Read/listen to chapter 54 and complete the downloadable chapter 54 worksheet (drawing). Wednesday 1/6/16 Classwork: Compose paragraph 2 of John Ball Compare/Contrast Essay
Complete paragraph 2, if not completed in class Thursday 1/7/16 Classwork: Read chapters 55-56 of Crispin Homework: Complete the downloadable open-ended question worksheet for chapters 55-56. Due Monday! Friday 1/8/16 Classwork: Revise/edit paragraph 1 and 2 of John Ball Compare/Contrast Essay Complete paragraph 3:
Chapter 55-56 Open Ended Questions Worksheet due Monday. Monday 12/14 Classwork: John Ball Biography Homework: -Questions for John Ball handout # 1 - 8 Tuesday 12/15 Classwork: Do Now: Finish/make corrections to quiz from Friday 12/11 Read Crispin Chapter 40-43 Homework: Answer questions for chapters 40-43. Write 2 higher order questions for class discussion. Wednesday 12/16 Classwork: Do Now: Character traits for John Ball with evidence from BIOGRAPHY Read Crispin chapters 44-47 Homework: Answer questions for chapter 44-47. Write 2 high level questions for class discussion. Thursday 12/17 Classwork: Do Now: Character traits for John Ball with evidence from NOVEL Read Crispin Chapters 48-52 Homework: Answer questions for chapters 48-52. Write 2 high level questions for class discussion. Friday 12/18 Classwork: Graded class discussion for chapters 40-53. Homework: none Monday 12/7 Classwork: -Read Chapter 36 of Crispin -Review high level question concepts using Educreations Video (under "Study Aids" tab) -Answer assigned questions and write 2 high-level questions for chapter 36 Homework: 1)Finish classwork (Answer assigned questions and write 2 higher order questions for ch 36) 2)Noredink.com 12/8 HW: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles Username: firstnamelanglit PW:1234567 or whatever you changed it to Tuesday 12/8 Classwork: -Class discussion chapters 26-36 of Crispin -Begin reading chapters 37-38 Homework: -Finish reading chapters 37-38. Answer assigned questions and WRITE two higher order questions for these chapters Wednesday 12/9 Classwork: -Class discussion of chapters 37-38 -Read chapter 39 Homework: Noredink.com 12/9 Homework Assignment: Its/It's An/A, To/Too, Two -Quiz on Chapters 26-39 Friday Thursday 12/10 Classwork: Elks Drug Awareness Essay: "Just Don't Do It!" Homework: Quiz tomorrow on chapters 26-39 of Crispin Friday 12/11 Classwork: Quiz on Chapters 26-39 Homework: none Previous Week's Lessons: Monday November 30, 2015 Classwork: -MLA formatting lesson -Cards for Soldiers -Log On/Practice noredink.com Homework: 1)Complete noredink.com assignment "Homework 11/30: Formatting and Capitalizing Titles" (Username: firstnamelanglit PW:1234567 or whatever you have set as your password) 2) Alone Poem/Crispin Novel Analysis Essay due by Thursday Tuesday December 1, 2015 Classwork: -Class discussion of chapters 18-25 of Crispin:The Cross of Lead -Begin reading chapters 26-29 of Crispin: The Cross of Lead Homework: -Finish reading/listening to chapters 26-29 and complete ALL questions for these chapters -Alone Poem/Crispin Novel Analysis Essay due by Thursday Wednesday December 2, 2015 Classwork: -Read Chapters 30-32 of Crispin: The Cross of Lead Homework: -ALL questions for Ch 30-32 Crispin: The Cross of Lead -Alone Poem/Crispin Novel Analysis Essay due tomorrow Thursday December 3, 2015 Classwork: -Read Chapters 33-35 of Crispin: The Cross of Lead Homework: -Complete the following questions for Ch 33-35 Crispin: Chapter 33 #1 Chapter 34 #1, #2, #5 Chapter 35 # 1, #2, #4 Friday December 4, 2015 Classwork: -Learning to write Higher Order Questions about Text Homework: none Monday 11/23 Classwork: Compose paragraph 3 of explanatory essay on Google Classroom Homework: IXL homework for tonight cancelled, due to site not working properly. Finish paragraph 3, if not finished at home. Tuesday 11/24 Classwork: Compose paragraph 4 of explanatory essay Homework: Finish essay, if not finished at home. Wednesday 11/25 Classwork: -Finish revising and editing explanatory essay -IXL.com grade 6 - complete the following areas:Homework: Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend! Previous weeks' assignments Monday 11/16 Classwork: 1) Finish Elks Essay: How Can I Promote Americanism and Love of Country 2) Work on drawing of the "stranger" introduced on pages 70-73 (see downloadable project guidelines and rubric) Homework: "Stranger" Drawing due Thursday 11/19 Tuesday 11/17 Classwork: Analyze Poem "Alone" by Edgar Allan Poe (see assignment on Google Classroom) Homework: Stranger Drawing due tomorrow Wednesday 11/18 Classwork: Complete prewriting chart on Google Classroom: Column 1: Find 4 passages from the poem that show Poe's feelings of loneliness and isolation. Copy passage, line #, explain how it shows loneliness/isolation. Column 2: Find 4 passages from the novel that show Crispin's feelings of loneliness and isolation. Copy passage, identify page #, explain how it shows loneliness/isolation. Homework: Read/listen to chapters 19-21 of Crispin and answer the following questions: Ch 19 #3 and 4, Ch 20 #1, Ch 21#1 Thursday 11/19 Classwork: Write introductory paragraph for Explanatory (Analysis) Essay Comparing Poem and Novel Homework: Read/listen to chapters 22-25 of Crispin and answer the following chapter questions: Ch 22 # 1 and 3, Ch 23 #1, Ch 24 #7, Ch 25 #3 Friday 11/20 Classwork: 1) Edit/revise introductory paragraph of explanatory (Analysis) essay 2) Compose paragraph 2 of explanatory (analysis) essay Homework: none Monday 11/9 Classwork: Set up new folders Graded class discussion of Chapters 4 - 8 of Crispin Homework: -Ch 1-8 Quiz tomorrow -Any questions for chapters 1 - 8 are due by tomorrow for full credit! (Ch 1 - 4 ALL, Ch 8 #2, 3, 4, 7) Tuesday 11/10 Classwork: Ch 1 - 8 Crispin Quiz Homework: -Read/listen to Ch 9-10 Read Along for Crispin (see "Study Aids & Videos" Tab -Complete questions for Chapters 9 - 10 Wednesday 11/11 Classwork: Elks Essay "What Can I Do To Promote Americanism and Love of Country? Homework: -Read/listen to Ch 11-14 Read Along for Crispin (see "Study Aids & Videos" Tab -Complete questions for Chapters 11-14 . COMPLETE ONLY QUESTION #2 FOR EACH CHAPTER!! (Total of 4 questions.) Thursday 11/12 Classwork: -Graded class discussion chapters 9-14 Crispin -Begin reading chapters 15 - 18 Crispin Homework: -Complete reading/listening to Read Along for chapters 15-18 (see "Study Aids & Videos " tab) -Complete ALL ch 15 - 18 Questions Friday 11/13 Classwork: -Discuss/paraphrase page 75 -Use descriptive details on pages 70-72 to draw the "stranger". (Quiz Grade) Homework: - drawing "stranger" due Wednesday 11/18. Monday 10/26 Classwork: Computer lab to finish "Rikki Tikki Tavi" plot diagram Homework: -Make sure plot diagram is completed on Google Classroom by 10:00 PM Wednesday -Folder will be collected and graded 10/28 Tuesday 10/27 Classwork: Read Crispin: The Cross of Lead, chapters 1-2 Homework: -Complete reading comprehension questions for chapters 1 -2 (shared on Google Classroom) -Folder collected and graded tomorrow -Plot Diagram must be finished on Google Classroom by 10:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday 10/28 Read Crispin: The Cross of Lead, chapters 3-4 Homework: -Complete reading comprehension questions for chapters 3 - 4 (shared on Google Classroom) Thursday 10/29 Classwork: -Complete reading Crispin: The Cross of Lead chapters 5-7 -Partner work: respond to assigned questions for ch 5 - 7 Homework: -Read ch 8 . Answer questions 2 , 3, 4, 7 (shared on Google Classroom) -Quiz tomorrow, chapters 1 - 8 Crispin: The Cross of Lead Friday 10/30 Classwork: Change of plans due to my absence 10/29 /Graded class discussion on chapters 1 - 4 of Crispin Homework: All assigned questions for Crispin chapters 1 - 8 may be turned in by Tuesday 11/10 for full credit! Previous weeks' assignments: Monday 10/19/15 Classwork: Compose introductory paragraph for explanatory essay comparing "All Summer in a Day" video and written story. Homework: Edpuzzle.com - watch first half of "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling and make note of key story events for plot line project. Due Wednesday 10/21. Tuesday 10/20 Classwork: -Edit introductory paragraph -Compose first supporting paragraph (paragraph 2) for explanatory essay comparing "All Summer in a Day" video and written story. Homework: Edpuzzle.com - finish watching "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling and make note of key story events for plot line diagram. Due Wednesday 10/21. Wednesday 10/21 Classwork: -Edit paragraph 2 of compare/contrast essay -Compose second supporting paragraph (paragraph 3) for explanatory essay comparing "All Summer in a Day" video and written story. Homework: Make sure the first three paragraphs of your compare/contrast essay are complete. Thursday 10/22 Classwork: -Edit paragraph 3 of compare/contrast essay -Compose concluding paragraph (paragraph 4) for explanatory essay comparing "All Summer in a Day" video and written story. Homework: Begin plot diagram for Rikki Tikki Tavi . Due by end of class on Monday. This is a quiz grade. Friday 10/23 Classwork: -Finish editing and print explanatory essay comparing "All Summer in a Day" video and written story. -Finish plot diagram for Rikki Tikki Tavi on Google Classroom.Due by end of class. Homework: -Finish plot diagram for Rikki Tikki Tavi if not finished in class. Due Monday at end of class! This is a quiz grade. Monday 10/5 Classwork: Begin reading "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury and make active reading posts. Homework: -Elements of Short Stories Crossword #1 (use your notes) Tuesday 10/6 Classwork: Finish reading/class discussion of "All Summer in a Day" Homework: Elements of Short Stories Double Puzzle (use your notes) -Quiz on "All Summer in a Day" Thursday Wednesday 10/7 Classwork: -Finish/review "Elements of Short Stories Notes -Analyze/discuss Story Elements of "All Summer in a Day" Homework: Complete organizer: What is the theme of "All Summer in a Day"? -Quiz on "All Summer in a Day" tomorrow! Thursday 10/8 Classwork: Comprehension Quiz on "All Summer in a Day" Homework: Story Elements CLOZE Worksheet Friday 10/9 Classwork: https://edpuzzle.com/ Class Code: bDJKLq View video version of "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. Compare elements of character, plot and theme to written story by responding to embedded questions. Homework: CHOICE OF: Story Elements Crossword #2 OR Story Elements Word Search OR 20 Minutes on Story Elements Quizlet with signed note (You may do two or all three for extra credit!) Monday 10/12 - Schools Closed Tuesday 10/13 Classwork: 1) Finish https://edpuzzle.com/ Class Code: bDJKLq View video version of "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. Compare elements of character, plot and theme to written story by responding to embedded questions. Homework: -Graphic Organizer for theme of "All Summer" Video Wednesday 10/14 Classwork: Review Story Elements Terms and Concepts (Kahoot) Homework: -Complete Story Elements Practice Quiz Thursday 10/15 Classwork: Story Elements Quiz Homework: none Friday 10/16 Classwork: Notes: How to write an explanatory essay -Work on prewriting and composing introduction of essay. Homework: none Monday 9/28 Classwork: Finish poetry notes (slides 17-21) Homework: 1) KidsA-Z assignment begun in class on Friday due by 6:00 tonight 2) Poetry Crossword #2 3) POETRY QUIZ WEDNESDAY. STUDY USING QUIZLET AND/OR STUDY GUIDE. Tuesday 9/29 Classwork: Review poetry terms and devices (team Jeopardy!) Homework: Poetry Terms CLOZE worksheet. Poetry Quiz tomorrow! Wednesday 9/30 Classwork: Poetry Quiz Homework: Read "The Cub" pages 2-6. Complete 5 "Say Something Stem Starters" as you read. Thursday 10/1 Classwork: Begin Elements of Short Stories notes (PPT) Homework: Write a 4-6 sentence paragraph explaining and supporting the theme of "The Cub" Friday 10/2 Classwork: Continue notes on Elements of Short Stories Homework: None Monday 9/21 Classwork: Continue discussion of poetry and poetic terms using PowerPoint notes Homework: Complete rough draft of cinquain poem on template provided Tuesday 9/22 Classwork: Complete Powerpoint notes on poetry and poetic terms Homework: -Study poetry terms on Quizlet (See Study Aids and Videos Tab) for 20 minutes. Get signed study note from parent. - Poetry Quiz will be Wednesday 9/30 Wednesday 9/23 SCHOOL CLOSED Thursday 9/24 Classwork: Benchmark reading/writing assessment for SGO #2 Homework: -Poetry Crossword #1 -Kids A-Z #: Choose a second selection. Read and take quiz. Due Monday 6:00 PM -Quiz on poetry and poetic terms will be Wednesday 9/30 STUDY YOUR NOTES! Friday 9/25 Classwork: 1) Finish benchmark reading/writing assessment 2) Kids A-Z #: Choose a second selection. Read and take quiz. Due Monday 6:00 PM Homework: -Finish KidsA-Z.com assignment by 6:00 PM Monday (if not completed in class) -Quiz on poetry and poetic terms will be Wednesday 9/30 STUDY YOUR NOTES! Monday 9/14 - no school Tuesday 9/15 Classwork: Begin working on Amelia Earhart argument writing assignment Homework: https://www.kidsa-z.com Select any book at your assigned level, read it completely, take the quiz. Due Thursday 9/17 by 4:00 PM (see instructions to the right). Wednesday 9/16 Classwork: teacher absence, sub plans used Homework: https://www.kidsa-z.com Select any book at your assigned level, read it completely, take the quiz. Due Thursday 9/17 by 4:00 PM (see instructions to the right) Thursday 9/17 Classwork: 1) Complete Amelia Earhart argument writing assignment 2) Complete https://newsela.com/ reading/writing assignment, take the quiz, respond to the following prompt: At what age do you think it is appropriate for children to be using tablets and apps? Support your answer using evidence from the text or your own experience. Homework: https://www.kidsa-z.com Select any book at your assigned level, read it completely, take the quiz. Due today by 4:00 PM (see instructions to the right). Friday 9/18 Classwork: 1) Set up student folders 2) Begin discussion of poetry terms and devices Homework: none Thursday 9/17 Classwork: Poetry notes using Nearpod Homework: Rough draft of Cinquain poem (see instructions and template to the right) Thursday 9/3/15 Classwork: -Introductory activities: classroom rules, grading policy, icebreaker activity. Homework: -Please have grading policy signed by Thursday 9/10. Friday 9/4/15 Classwork: Assembly Homework: -Please have grading policy signed by Thursday 9/10. Monday 9/7/15 Labor Day - Schools Closed Summer Reading Organizer Due Tuesday 9/15. This will be graded as a quiz grade. Tuesday 9/8/15 Classwork -Cooperative Group Activity: "Getting to Know Your Classroom" Scavenger Hunt using QR Codes Homework -Please have grading policy signed by Thursday 9/10. -Summer Reading Organizer Due Tuesday 9/15. This will be graded as a quiz grade. Wednesday 9/9/15 Classwork -Reading for Baseline Writing Assessment: Amelia Earhart Biography Homework -Please have grading policy signed by Thursday 9/10. -Summer Reading Organizer Due Tuesday 9/15. This will be graded as a quiz grade. Thursday 9/10/15 Classwork -Library/Media Center Orientation Homework -Summer Reading Organizer Due Tuesday 9/15. This will be graded as a quiz grade. Friday 9/11/15 Classwork -Baseline Writing Assessment: Argument Essay Homework -Summer Reading Organizer Due Tuesday 9/15. 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