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Week 13: 4/8-4/12
Monday
Pronoun Review
Tuesday
Pronoun Sheet
CRCT Practice
Library
HW: Pronoun Posttest on Friday; study pronouns and take online quizzes/games
Wednesday - CRCT Reading
Persuasive Debate Brainstorm
Form Groups
HW: Pronoun Posttest on Friday; study pronouns and take online quizzes/games
Thursday - CRCT ELA
Introduce Persuasive Essay
Choose Graphic Organizer
HW: Pronoun Posttest on Friday; study pronouns and take online quizzes/games
Friday
Pronoun Posttest
Week 12: 3/25-3/29
MONDAYPersonal/Possessive Pronouns
Portfolio Project HW: Complete Personal/Poss. Pronoun Page; Pronoun Notes #2 Due Weds! BRING GRAMMAR BOOK HOME |
TUESDAYPop Quiz!
Reflexive vs. Intensive Pronouns Portfolio Project HW: Complete Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Page; Complete Check-up #1 BRING GRAMMAR BOOK HOME |
WEDS.NOTES #2 DUE
Pop Quiz! Demonstrative & Indefinite Portfolio Project HW: Complete Demonstrative & Indefinite Page |
THURSDAYPop Quiz!
Relative & Interrogative Portfolio Project HW: Complete Relative & Interrogative Page Portfolio due Monday |
FRIDAYGRAMMA SLAMMA!!
HW: Pronoun Portfolio Due Mon. 4/8 |
Week 10: 3/11-3/14
MONDAY
The Wall Individual Questions and Journal Prompt
HW: Complete sentence labeling practice worksheet (half-sheet)
TUESDAY
Section 1 Assessment Activity
Review section 2 vocabulary
Begin notecards
HW: Sect.2 vocab notecards: Draw a picture or write a sentence using the word; and complete synonym & antonym
WEDNESDAY
Reading section 2 of The Wall
HW: notecards due
THURSDAY-VOCAB NOTECARDS DUE
Pronoun Pretest
Continue reading/SIFTs for section 2
HW: PICTORIAL ACTIVITY DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 3/20!
The Wall Individual Questions and Journal Prompt
HW: Complete sentence labeling practice worksheet (half-sheet)
TUESDAY
Section 1 Assessment Activity
Review section 2 vocabulary
Begin notecards
HW: Sect.2 vocab notecards: Draw a picture or write a sentence using the word; and complete synonym & antonym
WEDNESDAY
Reading section 2 of The Wall
HW: notecards due
THURSDAY-VOCAB NOTECARDS DUE
Pronoun Pretest
Continue reading/SIFTs for section 2
HW: PICTORIAL ACTIVITY DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 3/20!
Week 9: 3/4-3/8
MONDAY
Introduce SIFT
Model & Practice 1st double page together in journal
TUESDAY- FRIDAY
SIFT/Read section 1 of The Wall with partner
All SIFTs are due by Friday (in class)
Introduce SIFT
Model & Practice 1st double page together in journal
TUESDAY- FRIDAY
SIFT/Read section 1 of The Wall with partner
All SIFTs are due by Friday (in class)
Week 8: 2/25-3/1
MONDAYNOTECARDS DUE
The Wall vocabulary HW: Draw a picture or write a sentence using the vocabulary word (on notecard) |
TUESDAYIntro. Activity
Punctuation Exercise HW: Study vocabulary |
WEDNESDAYAuthor Background, Peter Sis
HW: BrainPOP video on Cold War-- See assignment under "The Wall" page DUE FRIDAY! |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAYBrainPop Video Written Response DUE
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Week 7: 2/19-2/22
TUESDAY
-Novel projects Due
-Gallery walk for expo projects & novel projects
WEDNESDAY
-Review warm-up
-Semi-colons & colons --Brainpop and practice
Ticket out the door: 5 sentence check-up
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
THURSDAY
-Class Reading of The Flood
-Sequence of events
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
FRIDAY
- Continue Class Reading of The Flood
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
-Novel projects Due
-Gallery walk for expo projects & novel projects
WEDNESDAY
-Review warm-up
-Semi-colons & colons --Brainpop and practice
Ticket out the door: 5 sentence check-up
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
THURSDAY
-Class Reading of The Flood
-Sequence of events
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
FRIDAY
- Continue Class Reading of The Flood
HW: Bring in 30 notecards and plastic baggies for next Monday (please see Mrs. P for any concerns :)) as we start pre-reading for The Wall by Peter Sis
Week 6: 2/11-2/14: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
MONDAYExpository Writing Project- Finishing sections & Editing
HW: Print expo project if completed & work on independent novel project |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAYELA Checkpoints
HW: Print Expository Project & Work on indep. novel project (scavenger hunt and poster) |
THURSDAYEXPOSITORY WRITING PROJECT DUE
Gallery Walk & Feedback HW: Independent Novel Project due Tuesday!! |
Week 5: 2/4-2/8
You should be completing your independent novel project & completing vocabulary. :)
MONDAY-Sent Structure Posttest Return & Reflection
Expository Writing Project HW: Read through the Commas Powerpoint and complete Comma Worksheet (located under Expository Writing Page) Due Thursday! |
TUESDAYProblem/Solution Rough Draft
Expo Writing Project HW: Read through the Commas Powerpoint and complete Comma Worksheet (located under Expository Writing Page) Due Thursday! |
WEDNESDAYExpository Writing Project: Rough draft of description
HW: Read through the Commas Powerpoint and complete Comma Worksheet (located under Expository Writing Page) Due Thursday! |
THURSDAYComma Worksheet Due
HW: Complete novel vocabulary for tomorrow |
FRIDAYNOVEL VOCABULARY DUE
HW: Indep. novel project |
Week 4: 1/28-2/1
*You should be reading your independent novel & completing the vocabulary worksheet * working on project assignments
MONDAY
- Introduce expository writing project
- Labeling sentence structure
HW: Finish sentence labeling worksheet
TUESDAY
- Handout study guide & project check chart
- Review HW
- Practice stations
- Expository Writing- Cause & effect
HW: Study guide due on Thursday
Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
WEDNESDAY
iPad Review Activity
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
THURSDAY- Study guide due
- Sentence Structure Puzzle
-Review day
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
FRIDAY
POSTTEST
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WORKSHEET DUE FOR NOVEL
- Introduce expository writing project
- Labeling sentence structure
HW: Finish sentence labeling worksheet
TUESDAY
- Handout study guide & project check chart
- Review HW
- Practice stations
- Expository Writing- Cause & effect
HW: Study guide due on Thursday
Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
WEDNESDAY
iPad Review Activity
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
THURSDAY- Study guide due
- Sentence Structure Puzzle
-Review day
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
FRIDAY
POSTTEST
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WORKSHEET DUE FOR NOVEL
Week 3: 1/22-1/25
*You should be reading your independent novel & completing the vocabulary worksheet (find 25 unfamiliar words) & figurative lang.
TUESDAYAdjective vs. Adverb Clauses
Practice in grammar book Review Complex HW: Complex Labeling Worksheet |
WEDS.Review HW
Compound-Complex Sentence Notes Comp-Complex Worksheet HW: Compound-Complex Labeling Worksheet |
THURSDAYReview HW
Clause Assessment Expository Writing Prompt HW: Write a 4 sentence story using: - 1 simple sent. - 1 compound sent. - 1 complex sent -1 compound-complex sent. |
FRIDAYJournal about areas to improve upon before the posttest
Review the conjunction to punction! Improvement area focus stations |
Week 2: 1/14-1/18
*You should be reading your independent novel & completing the vocabulary worksheet (find 25 unfamiliar words)
MONDAYIntroduce Indep. Novel Project
Review simple sent checkup Diagramming compound sentences HW: Simple Sentence Diagramming Worksheet --Hint #6 is a compound sentence |
TUESDAYSimple and Compound Writing Prompt
Review Simple Sent. Diagramming Types of Sentences Notes Vocab for Novel HW: Study for check-up |
WEDS.Simple/Compound Sentences Checkup
Complex Sentence Notes Writing Prompt Check HW: Complex Sentence Analysis |
THURSDAYComplex Sentence Worksheet
Review HW-Sub. Conj; indep and dep clauses Review Check-up |
FRIDAYStations:
1. Complex Sentences 2. Writing Prompt 3. Simple/Compound |
Week 1: 1/7-1/11
MONDAYDGP
Spelling Bee Sentence Structure Pretest |
TUESDAYJournaling "How to Survive..."
Review Pretest |
WEDNESDAYJournaling-Anecdote
Simple Sentences HW: Find an independent novel that is school appropriate, you haven't read yet, and is at your reading level-- DUE MONDAY |
THURSDAYJournal Prompt-Compare/Contrast
Review Simple Sentences Simple sentences diagramming HW: Find an independent novel that is school appropriate, you haven't read yet, and is at your reading level-- DUE MONDAY |
FRIDAYJournal prompt-research
Compound sentences Coordinating Conjunctions HW: Find an independent novel that is school appropriate, you haven't read yet, and is at your reading level-- DUE MONDAY |
Week 19:12/17-12/19
Monday
Verb Posttest
Journal Response
HW: Wear team t-shirt on Wednesday for verb bowl
Tuesday
HW: Wear team t-shirt on Wednesday for verb bowl
Wednesday- Verb Bowl
Verb Posttest
Journal Response
HW: Wear team t-shirt on Wednesday for verb bowl
Tuesday
HW: Wear team t-shirt on Wednesday for verb bowl
Wednesday- Verb Bowl
Week 18: 12/10-12/14
MONDAYIO/DO Checkup
Pred. Adj/Pred. Nom Practice with review of linking verbs HW: GRAMMAR BOOK-- p. 114, ex. 5 Even p.114, Ex. 6 Odd |
TUESDAYLinking Verb Checkup
Confusing Verbs HW: Confusing Verbs Worksheet |
WEDNESDAYReview HW
PA/PN Checkup Verb stations HW: Study for confusing verb quiz tomorrow Complete LV worksheet Verb Posttest on Monday |
THURSDAYConfusing Verbs Quiz
Review Adverbs HW: Complete 2 adverb worksheets Study for verb posttest on Monday |
FRIDAYVerb Checkup & Review
Review Day for Verbs: 1. DO/IO 2. Linking Verbs 3. Confusing Verbs 4. Intrans/Trans HW: STUDY FOR POSTTEST ON MONDAY |
Week 17: 12/3-7
MONDAYReview checkup
Turn in projects Project presentations Review symbolism HW: GRAMMAR BOOK: 1. Trans/Intra: p. 56, ex. 6 ALL 2. p. 57 oral practice, any 5 |
TUESDAYVerb Stations
Static vs. Dynamic Character Journal Response HW: GRAMMAR BOOK 1. DO, p.108, ex. 2 all |
WEDNESDAYVerb stations
IO Notes HW: GRAMMAR BOOK 1. IO, p. 110, ex. 3 ALL 2. p.111 Review A |
THURSDAYReview IO
IO/ DO Mad Libs Exercise HW: GRAMMAR BOOK 1. p.54, ex. 4 Even 2. p.54, ex. 5 Odd |
FRIDAYIO/DO Checkup
Linking PA PN |
Week 16: 11/26-11/30
MONDAYAction Verb Practice and Guided Notes
Reading Watsons and questions HW: Practice helping verb song Final project due Monday |
TUESDAYHelping Verbs
Watsons Reading HW: Grammar Book: p. 50, exer. 1, ALL p. 51, exer. 2, any 5 Practice helping verb song Final project due Monday |
WEDNESDAYHelping Verb and Main Verb Review
Review HW Watsons Reading HW: Read Action Verb PowerPoint under "Verbs" and answer last 4 questions on own; write down at least 1 question you have and 2 things you learned Practice helping verb song Final project due Monday |
THURSDAYReview HW
Static and Dynamic Character HW: Study for quiz Practice helping verb song Final project due Monday |
FRIDAYHELPING VERB AND MAIN VERB QUIZ
HW: Final project due Monday |
Week 15: 11/19-11/20
Monday
External/Internal Conflict
Reading
HW: Read Ch.11
Tuesday
Ch. 10 Pop Quiz
Reading
Review external/internal conflict
HW: Final Project for Watsons due Mon., Dec. 3rd
External/Internal Conflict
Reading
HW: Read Ch.11
Tuesday
Ch. 10 Pop Quiz
Reading
Review external/internal conflict
HW: Final Project for Watsons due Mon., Dec. 3rd
Week 14: 11/12-11/16
MONDAYCH.4-6 DUE (reading and questions)
VOCAB QUIZ 4-6 - Character Maps-Byron/Kenny -Reading HW: Ch. 7-9 Vocabulary Definitions Finish character maps |
TUESDAYReading
Character Maps Figurative Language HW: Study 7-9 vocab |
WEDNESDAYReading
Figurative Language Setting |
THURSDAYPoint of view
Alternative POV HW: Finish reading ch.7-9--PLEASE RETURN ALL BOOKS TOMORROW Complete comp. questions for 7-9 Study for vocab quiz 7-9 |
FRIDAYVOCAB QUIZ 7-9
CH.7-9 DUE (reading and questions) Group Discussions Reading HW: Finish ch.7-9 comp questions Read ch. 10 |
Week 13: 11/5-11/9
MONDAYCH. 1-3 READING AND COMP QUESTIONS DUE
Character Walk Reading HW: Study vocabulary ch1-3 --check out quizlet link on watsons page; Finish/redo comp questions for 1-3 if I highlighted your questions! |
TUESDAYNO SCHOOL
Election Day!! |
WEDNESDAYVOCABULARY QUIZ
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THURSDAY- Letter to teacher
- Review vocabulary 4-6 - Media center to read ch. 4-6 HW: Complete ch.4-6 questions and study for vocab quiz 4-6 --BOTH due on Monday |
FRIDAYReading
HW: CH.4-6 comp questions and study for vocab quiz Ch.4-6 on MONDAY |
Week 12: 10/29-11/2
MONDAYNovel expectations and contract
Final projects review Reading schedule 10 minutes of reading HW: Your and parent signature on final project |
TUESDAYVocabulary
Review posttest Reading HW: 1-3 vocabulary |
WEDNESDAYIntro. Activity
HW: Intro Activity |
THURSDAYIntro Activity due at end of class
Reading- need to finish up to ch.2 HW: Written response for intro activity 5-10 sent. |
FRIDAYIn class reading
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Week 11: 10/22-10/26
MONDAY: Study Guide Due
DGP
Finish presentations
Make corrections #1-5 Comp HW
Indep: #6-10--Turn in
Review Study Guide
HW: Study for posttest on Friday
TUESDAY
DGP
Natural/Inverted Sentence Gallary Walk
HW: Study for posttest on Friday
WEDNESDAY
DGP
Adverb/Adjective Phrase Activity
HW: Study for posttest on Friday
THURSDAY
DGP
Journaling
Review Trivia Game
HW: Study for posttest on Friday
FRIDAY- SUBJECT/PREDICATE, SENT TYPE/PURPOSE POSTTEST
DGP
Posttest
Week 10: 10/15-10/19: How do we effectively communicate our ideas to an audience?
MONDAYNO SCHOOL!
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TUESDAYPROJECTS DUE
DGP - Project check - Self assessment -Verb Pretest |
WEDNESDAYDGP
Review voting sheet Presentations HW: Complete #1-5 on Compound Subject/Predicate Handout -Due Thursday (Handout located on homepage) |
THURSDAYDGP
Presentations HW: Complete Study Guide--Due MONDAY |
FRIDAYDGP
Finish Presentations VOTE! |
Week 9: 10/8-10/12: How do you use persuasive techniques to inform an audience?
MONDAYGoal:
Complete 1/2 of project OR Complete at least 1 short answer question Computer Lab HW: Bibliography Due Wednesday Continue working on project goals |
TUESDAYGoal:
Complete presentation Complete at least 2 short answer questions Computer Lab HW: Bibliography Due Tomorrow Continue working on project goals |
WEDNESDAYBIBLIOGRAPHY DUE
COMPUTER LAB Persuasive Techniques PowerPoint and Handout Speech Projects HW: Work on completing the short answer questions & persuasive speech |
THURSDAYRevising/Editing Projects
Conferences HW: Completing projects, short answers, and persuasive speech PERIOD 4 ONLY: Practice Handout, p.29: any 5 for part A- label SS/SP, do part B Other side: any 5, label Subj/Verb |
FRIDAYOPTIONAL: SHORT ANSWERS DUE FOR FEEDBACK
Revising/Editing Projects Conferences HW: COMPLETE PROJECT AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SEE CHECKLIST)--DUE TUESDAY PERIOD 3 ONLY: Practice Handout, p.29: any 5 for part A- label SS/SP, do part B Other side: any 5, label Subj/Verb |
Week 8: 10/1-10/5: How do you use persuasive techniques to inform an audience?
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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Week 7: 9/24-9/28
MONDAY"Day I Was Born" Project DUE
1. Present Choice Activities 2. Introduce Biography Project HW: 1. BIOGRAPHY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW--BRING TO CLASS 2. Study for biography test on Friday |
TUESDAYBIOGRAPHY BOOKS DUE--PLEASE BRING TO CLASS
1. Review Lincoln Vocabulary (posted online and on Quizlet) & take-home quiz 2. Progress Charts 3. Review Check up #2 HW: 1. Study for biography test 2. Complete Lincoln vocabulary take-home quiz 3. Search for 2/3 additional sources (website, article, picture, reference, etc) |
WEDNESDAYCHECKPOINTS
HW: 1. Study for biography test 2. Complete Lincoln vocabulary take-home quiz 3. Search for 2/3 additional sources (website, article, picture, reference, etc) |
THURSDAYCHECKPOINTS
Work on Projects HW: 1. Study for biography test 2. Complete Lincoln vocabulary take-home quiz Search for 2/3 additional sources (website, article, picture, reference, etc) |
FRIDAYLINCOLN VOCAB TAKE-HOME QUIZ DUE
BIOGRAPHY TEST Projects HW: Search for 2/3 additional sources (website, article, picture, reference, etc) |
Week 6: 9/17-21
MONDAY1. Return pretest and complete checklist and progress chart
2. Intro to Quizlet 3. subj/pred. – complete guided notes HW: 1. Finish reading “A Glory Over Everything” and short answers 2. Read “The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln” & complete questions-DUE Wed. 3. Study vocabulary--Quiz on Friday |
TUESDAY"Brother" and "Glory" Reading and Questions Due
1. Subjects/Predicates Activity 2. Discuss complete subject/complete predicate HW: 1. Complete “The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln & questions 2. Study vocab (use Quizlet flashcards to help study or your graphic organizer in binder) |
WEDNESDAY"Lincoln" Reading and Questions Due
Introduce Birthdate Bio—due Mon. Sept. 24th 1. Review complete subj/predicate 2. Subj/Predicate CHECK UP #1 3. Review Glory Questions together HW: 1. GRAMMAR BOOK: p. 13, ex.10 (compound subjects) p. 14, ex. 11 (compound predicates) Circle any questions you have 2. Work on Birthdate Bios. 3. Study vocab (use Quizlet flashcards to help study or your graphic organizer in binder) -- Quiz Friday |
THURSDAY1. Review HW
2. Discuss compound subj/pred and practice examples 3. Activity Choice: Subj/Pred OR literature stories 4. Review Vocabulary HW: 1. Study vocabulary for quiz 2. Complete birthdate bios- due Mon 3. Find a biography book--due Tues |
FRIDAYVocab Quiz
1. Compound subj/pred check up #2 2. Hand out Study Guide 3. Complete Choice Activity HW: 1. Review Study Guide and prepare a list of any questions 2. Birthdate Bios due Monday! 3. Find a biography book--due Tues |
Week 5: 9/10-9/14 EQ: How does a reader make connections to a text?
Monday
DGP 1. Review Homework Assignment 2. Active Reading Organizer Stations3. Review Prep Test HW: Due on Thursday 1. Go to Gary Paulsen’s website http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/journal.html 2. Read the following sections & complete response questions on a piece of lined paper or typed: Iditarod Journal Section 1. How is Flax similar or different to Storm? 2. What are some of your thoughts about the responsibilities of training and participating in an Iditarod? About Gary Section- 1. How did Gary realize he wanted to be a writer? 2. Why does Gary write to a younger audience? 3. If you could ask Gary one question, what would it be and why? |
Tuesday
DGP 1. Group Activity on "Storm" comprehension questions (answers uploaded on assignments page for a study guide) HW: Gary Paulsen HW |
Wednesday
DGP 1. Administer Practice Writing Assessment HW: Gary Paulsen HW due tmrw |
Thursday
Gary Paulsen HW DUE DGP 1. Final Draft for Writing Assessment |
Friday
DGP 1. Sentence Parts and Type Pretest 2. Vocabulary Review (Fill out graphic organizer) 3. Begin reading "Brother" and guided notes HW: 1. Finish reading "Brother" and complete guided notes 2. Read "A Glory of Everything" p. 138-145. Complete Reading Questions |
WEEK 4: 9/4-9/7 EQ: How does one become an "unforgettable personality"?
TUESDAY
Prep Phrase Check up
Intro to Unit & "Storm"
Review Active Reading Organizer (a copy is under "Assignments" page)
HW: LITERATURE BOOK: Read "Storm" p. 97-102; Complete 5 boxes on Active Reading Organizer Worksheet (include pg. # for each response)
WEDNESDAY
DGP- Mon/Tues
1. Adj/Adv Phrase Check up
2. Group Activities for "Storm" --connection to theme and action verbs
HW: Make 3 notecards for vocabulary words: 1) Regain 2) Emit 3) Disengage
Study for posttest on Friday. **If you don't have notecards, you can write on piece of paper
THURSDAY
DGP
1. Prep Phrase Check up
2. Prep Phrase Practice
HW: Study for your adj/adverb posttest
FRIDAY
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB PHRASE POSTTEST
Prep Phrase Check up
Intro to Unit & "Storm"
Review Active Reading Organizer (a copy is under "Assignments" page)
HW: LITERATURE BOOK: Read "Storm" p. 97-102; Complete 5 boxes on Active Reading Organizer Worksheet (include pg. # for each response)
WEDNESDAY
DGP- Mon/Tues
1. Adj/Adv Phrase Check up
2. Group Activities for "Storm" --connection to theme and action verbs
HW: Make 3 notecards for vocabulary words: 1) Regain 2) Emit 3) Disengage
Study for posttest on Friday. **If you don't have notecards, you can write on piece of paper
THURSDAY
DGP
1. Prep Phrase Check up
2. Prep Phrase Practice
HW: Study for your adj/adverb posttest
FRIDAY
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB PHRASE POSTTEST
WEEK 3: 8/27-8/31
MONDAY
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TUESDAYDGP
1. Review HW 2. Preposition Poem HW: Grammar Book, p.64, ex.10, ex. 11(choose any 5 for ex. 11); Study Prepositions! |
WEDNESDAY3:
DGP 1. Prep. Phrase Check up & Review 2. Review HW 4: DGP 1. Prep. Phrase Check up & Review 2. Review HW 3. Adjective Phrases HW: 1. Highlight prep. phrases on your article/recipe--Mark each prepositional phrase (P, M, O)--at least 2-3 paragraphs 2. STUDY! |
THURSDAYDGP
1. Review HW 2. Adv/Adj Phrases Practice HW: Memorize prepositions and compound prepositions! |
FRIDAYDGP & Review of adj/adv phrase activity PREPOSITIONS QUIZ |
Week 2: 8/20-8/24: EQ: How can you creatively represent yourself to others?
MONDAY
-Intro to Preposition Song & Additional Compound Prepositions -Work on Projects HW: Complete guided notes in grammar book **Bring grammar book home** Practice prep. song & additional prepositions -- Quiz on Fri., Aug. 31st |
TUESDAY
- Complete Projects -Media Center Orientation HW: Practice prep. song & additional prepositions-memorize! |
WEDNESDAY
-Intro to DGP (Daily Grammar Practice) DGP PROJECTS ARE DUE Project Presentations HW: Practice prep. song & additional prepositions-memorize! |
THURSDAY
EQ: How are prepositional phrases important in our daily writings and conversations? DGP (Wed) Presentations HW: GRAMMAR BOOK! 1. Read about conjunctions on p. 66 2. Complete Exercise 13 on p. 67 3. Practice song |
FRIDAY
DGP 1. Complete pretest checklist & review 2. Practice song 3. Prequiz Closing: Review terms HW: Bring in a recipe, newspaper article, magazine article, or online article. -JUST ONE! You must be able to write on during class next week. Study prepositions and compound prepositions Create a study guide to help you write down your prepositions. |
Week 1: 8/13-8/17
Monday: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Pass out syllabus, agenda, student info sheet, and expectations/procedures
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Tuesday:
Grammar Pretest (Prepositions)
Time Capsule Writing Activity
Reading/Writing Interview
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Wednesday:
Grammar Pretest
Complete Capsule Activity and Interview
HW: Finish time capsule letter
Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Thursday:
Introduce "Know Thy Self" Project -- see copy below
Work on Project
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Friday: Syllabus AND picture are due
Warm up: Mini-quiz on classroom procedures (classwork grade)
Organization Day
Work on Project
HW: Enjoy the weekend!
Students & Parents: Please complete the information sheet and return to Ms. P
Monday: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Pass out syllabus, agenda, student info sheet, and expectations/procedures
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Tuesday:
Grammar Pretest (Prepositions)
Time Capsule Writing Activity
Reading/Writing Interview
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Wednesday:
Grammar Pretest
Complete Capsule Activity and Interview
HW: Finish time capsule letter
Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Thursday:
Introduce "Know Thy Self" Project -- see copy below
Work on Project
HW: Bring in signed syllabus, picture, & LA materials--no later than Friday! Also, return student information sheet
Friday: Syllabus AND picture are due
Warm up: Mini-quiz on classroom procedures (classwork grade)
Organization Day
Work on Project
HW: Enjoy the weekend!
Students & Parents: Please complete the information sheet and return to Ms. P
student_information_sheet.doc | |
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"Know Thy Self" Project | |
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"Know Thy Self" Rubric | |
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