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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: vocab notecards due tomorrow
THURSDAY-VOCAB NOTECARDS DUE
Pronoun Pretest
Continue reading/SIFTs for section 2
HW: PICTORIAL ACTIVITY DUE NEXT WEDS 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: vocab notecards due tomorrow
THURSDAY-VOCAB NOTECARDS DUE
Pronoun Pretest
Continue reading/SIFTs for section 2
HW: PICTORIAL ACTIVITY DUE NEXT WEDS 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 for Section 1 HW: Draw a picture or write a sentence using vocab word for section 1 vocab (write/draw on back on notecard) |
TUESDAYThe Wall Introductory Activity
Punctuation Exercise HW: Study vocabulary |
WEDNESDAYAuthor Background Expert Groups
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
-Decision Making Exercise
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
-Decision Making Exercise
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: Self & Peer Editing--in media center
HW: Complete & print expo project due tomorrow!! |
TUESDAYEXPOSITORY WRITING PROJECT DUE
Gallery Walk & Feedback |
WEDNESDAYELA Checkpoints
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THURSDAYFinish gallery walk & read expository text
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Week 5: 2/4-2/8
MONDAY- Sent Structure Posttest Return & Relfec
Expository Writing Project HW: Read through the Commas Powerpoint and complete Comma Worksheet (located under Expository Writing Page) Due Thursday! |
TUESDAY-Problem/Solution Rough Draft
- Expository Writing Project HW: Read through the Commas Powerpoint and complete Comma Worksheet (located under Expository Writing Page) Due Thursday! |
WEDNESDAY- Expository 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
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FRIDAY |
Week 4: 1/28-2/1
*You should be reading your independent novel, working on project, & completing the vocabulary worksheet
MONDAY
- Labeling sentence structure
- Expository Writing Project work
HW: Finish sentence structure labeling worksheet
TUESDAY
- Review HW
-Handout study guide & progress chart
- Expository Writing Project
HW: Study guide due 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
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
FRIDAY
POSTTEST
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE DUE FOR NOVELS
MONDAY
- Labeling sentence structure
- Expository Writing Project work
HW: Finish sentence structure labeling worksheet
TUESDAY
- Review HW
-Handout study guide & progress chart
- Expository Writing Project
HW: Study guide due 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
HW: Practice games/quizzes online for Friday's test
FRIDAY
POSTTEST
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE DUE FOR NOVELS
Week 3: 1/22-1/25
*You should be reading your independent novel & completing the vocabulary worksheet (find 25 unfamiliar words) & figurative lang.
TUESDAYGraduated Difficulty-Sentence Structure Assessment
HW: Novel project |
WEDS.Review graduated difficulty goals
Clause Assessment Expository Writing Prompt |
THURSDAYReview assessment
Complete Writing Prompt Introduce Expository Writing Project HW: Write a 5 sentence story using: - 1 simple sent. - 1 compound sent. - 2 complex sent -1 compound-complex sent. |
FRIDAYHelp Stations
Writing Prompts Novels |
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 sentence checkup Complete s v c writing prompt |
TUESDAYReview Homework
Finish writing prompt Simple/Compound Sentences Checkup Complex Sentence Notes HW: Complex Sentence Analysis Worksheet |
WEDS.Subordinate clauses-adj/adv
Relative Pronouns & Subordinating conjunctions Share hw sentences & determine if adv or adj clauses Writing Prompt Check HW: Complex Sentence Worksheet |
THURSDAYCompound-Complex sentence notes
Complex Checkup Stations HW: Compound-Complex Analysis Worksheet |
FRIDAYComplex & Compound-complex diagramming
Writing Prompt |
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 |
THURSDAYJournaling-Compare/Contrast
Sign up for stations Review simple sent. diagramming & share Simple vs. Compound HW: Find an independent novel that is school appropriate, you haven't read yet, and is at your reading level-- DUE MONDAY |
FRIDAYJournaling- Research
Compound sentences: semi-colon & coordinating conjunctions Diagramming 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 Graduated Difficulty
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 Graduated Difficulty
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
MONDAYConfusing Verbs
Jaggery Ad Assignment HW: Confusing Verbs Worksheet Study for posttest on Friday |
TUESDAYAdverbs
Jaggery Ad HW: Study for Confusing Verbs Quiz Study for posttest on Friday |
WEDNESDAYConfusing Verbs Quiz & Review
Jaggery Ad HW: Study for posttest on Friday |
THURSDAYReview Verbs Jaggery Ad HW: Study for posttest tomorrow |
FRIDAYVerb Posttest
Complete Jaggery Ad |
Week 17: 12/3-12/7
MONDAYTurn in projects
AV/HV Checkup Presentations HW: GRAMMAR BOOK 1. Diagram DO/IO, p.420, ex. 7 ALL 2. Trans/Intran, p.56, ex. 6 ALL |
TUESDAYLinking Verbs
Presentations HW: GRAMMAR BOOK 1. P. 54, ex. 4 even 2. p.54, ex. 5 odd |
WEDNESDAYFinish Presentations
Linking HW: GRAMMAR BOOK p. 111 Review A |
THURSDAYIO/DO Checkup
PA/PN |
FRIDAYAdverbs
Verb stations |
Week 16: 11/26-11/30
MONDAYDynamic/Static Characters
Protagonist/Antagonist HW: Write 2 questions from Level 3 and/or Level 4 Question wheel for literature discussion tmrw Ch. 16-22 reading and questions due tomorrow Final project due Monday |
TUESDAYCH. 16-22 READING & QUESTIONS DUE
Check ch.16-22 Questions Literature Discussion HW: Final project due Monday |
WEDNESDAYHelping Verbs
Decision Making Activity HW: Read Action Verb PowerPoint under "Verbs" and answer last 4 questions on own; write down at least 1 question you have and 3 things you learned Final project due Monday |
THURSDAYReview Conflict
Action Verbs/Transitive and Intransitive Decision Making Activity cont. HW: Final project due Monday |
FRIDAYHW: Final project due Monday
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Week 15: 11/19-11/20
MONDAY
Check verb projects
Internal/External Conflict
HW: Reading and questions for ch. 16-22 due after Thanksgiving
TUESDAY
Theme
Review Conflict
HW: Reading and questions for ch. 16-22 due after Tues. Nov. 27th
Work on final projects --Due Mon. Dec. 3rd
Check verb projects
Internal/External Conflict
HW: Reading and questions for ch. 16-22 due after Thanksgiving
TUESDAY
Theme
Review Conflict
HW: Reading and questions for ch. 16-22 due after Tues. Nov. 27th
Work on final projects --Due Mon. Dec. 3rd
WEEK 14: 11/12-11/16
MONDAYVerb lesson work
HW: Write 3 literature questions using sentence stems for level 2, 3, & 4 -- due Weds Reading ch. 9-15 due Weds Verb projects due Friday |
TUESDAYVerb lesson work
Review vocab 7-9 HW: Reading ch.9-15 and questions due WEDS! Write 3 literature questions using sentence stems for level 2, 3, & 4 -- due Weds Study vocab 7-9--Quiz on Friday |
WEDNESDAYCH. 9-15 DUE
3 Lit Questions Due |
THURSDAYVerb Projects
HW: Continue reading Doyle, ch.16-22 Verb projects Study for vocab quiz |
FRIDAY VERB PROJECTS DUE AT END OF CLASS
Vocab Quiz Ch. 7-9 HW: Read ch.16-22--due Tues Nov. 27th |
MONDAYVocab Review
Verb Projects HW: Reading ch.1-8 and questions; Complete vocab for ch.4-6,7-9 |
TUESDAYNO SCHOOL
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WEDNESDAYCH. 1-8 READING AND QUESTIONS DUE
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THURSDAYDiscuss 1-8
Review Vocabulary HW: vocab quiz 1-3, 4-6 tomorrow |
FRIDAYCH 1-3 VOCAB QUIZ
& CH. 4-6 VOCAB QUIZ HW: Reading and question packet ch.9-15 due on WED |
Week 12: 10/29-11/2
MONDAYReading Schedule
Book expectations and contract Final projects review HW: Your and parent signature on final project; Reading ch.1 due Wed. |
TUESDAYCh.1-8 vocabulary
Review posttest HW: Finish vocabulary ch. 1-3; Complete ch. 1 |
WEDNESDAYCH.1 DUE
Intro activity HW: Intro activity |
THURSDAYDiscuss intro activity
Gallery Walk of info Written response due at end of class HW: Ch. 1-4 due (optional) Finish intro activity written response if needed |
FRIDAYIN class reading
(Ch. 1-4 due) Active reading sheet HW: Read ch.1-8 |
Week 11: 10/22-10/26
MONDAY: Study Guide Due
DGP
Finish presentations
Review Study Guide
TUESDAY
DGP
Adjective/Adverb Phrase Pair Work
Trivia Review Game
WEDNESDAY - SUBJECT/PREDICATE, SENT TYPE/PURPOSE POSTTEST
DGP
Posttest
Silent Reading
THURSDAY
DGP
Snow Baby Read aloud & questions
FRIDAY
DGP
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Introduction Activities
Verb Pretest Checklist
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 |
THURSDAYDGP
Presentations HW: Complete Study Guide--Due MONDAY |
FRIDAYDGP
Presentations VOTE |
Week 9: 10/8-10/23
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 Work on Projects HW: Work on completing the short answer questions & persuasive speech |
THURSDAYRevising/Editing Projects
Conferences HW: Completing projects, short answers, and persuasive speech |
FRIDAYOPTIONAL: SHORT ANSWERS DUE FOR FEEDBACK
Revising/Editing Projects Conferences HW: COMPLETE PROJECT AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SEE CHECKLIST)--DUE TUESDAY |
Week 8: 10/1-10/5 EQ: How do you use persuasive strategies to inform an audience?
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Week 7: 9/24-9/28
MONDAY3. "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 3. Decide on presentation format |
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 4. Project Work Time 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. 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: 9/17-9/21
MONDAY1. Return pretest and complete checklist and progress chart
2. Intro to quizlet 3. Subject/Predicates: Review prep phrases, ss, cs, sp, cp 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. Subject/Predicate Practice 2. Complete “Storm” evidence worksheet in partners 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. Work on Birthdate Bios. 2. Study vocab (use Quizlet flashcards to help study or your graphic organizer in binder) -- Quiz Friday |
THURSDAY1. Discuss compound subj/pred and practice examples
2. Activity Choice: Subj/Pred OR literature stories 3. 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 HW Assignment 2. Group Discussion on Double Entry Journal 3. 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 two questions, what would they be and why? 4. After reading about Gary's experiences at the Iditarod and about himself, what are some qualities about Gary that you can relate to? What are some qualities that you hold differently? |
Tuesday
DGP 1. Picture Day 2. 9/11 Rememberance Journaling and Personal Heroes Journaling HW: Gary Paulsen HW |
Wednesday
DGP 1. Administer Practice Writing Assessment HW: Gary Paulsen HW Due Tmrw |
Thursday
HW DUE DGP 1. Final Draft for Practice 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 Double-sided Entry Journal (copy is under "Assignments" page)
HW: LITERATURE BOOK: Read "Storm" p. 97-102; Complete at least 4 passages in double-entry journal
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
Prep Phrase Check up
Review Double Entry Journals
HW: Study for your adj/adverb posttest
FRIDAY
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB PHRASE POSTTEST
Prep Phrase Check up
Intro to Unit & "Storm"
Review Double-sided Entry Journal (copy is under "Assignments" page)
HW: LITERATURE BOOK: Read "Storm" p. 97-102; Complete at least 4 passages in double-entry journal
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
Prep Phrase Check up
Review Double Entry Journals
HW: Study for your adj/adverb posttest
FRIDAY
ADJECTIVE/ADVERB PHRASE POSTTEST
WEEK 3: 8/27-8/31: EQ: How are prepositional phrases used in our daily writings and conversations?
MONDAYCompound Preposition Check up
1. Prepositional Phrases 2. Prep/Conjunction gallery walk HW: Sentence activity handout #1; memorize prepositions; view schooltube prep. phrases video (under assignments page) |
TUESDAYDGP
1. Review HW 2. Preposition Poem HW: Grammar Book, p.64, ex.10, ex. 11(choose any 5 for ex. 11); Study Prepositions! |
WEDNESDAYDGP
1. Prep. phrase Check up 2. Review HW 3. Adjective/Adverb Phrases HW: 1. GRAMMAR BOOK: p. 82, ex. 5 p.85, ex.8 2. Highlight prep phrases on your article/recipe, at least 2-3 paragraphs (try to identify adj/adv phrases) 3.STUDY! |
THURSDAYDGP
1. Review HW 2. Journal Activity of creating a story with prepositional phrases. 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/Script HW: Complete guided notes in grammar book **Bring grammar book home** Practice prep. song & additional prepositions -- Quiz on Fri. Aug 31st |
TUESDAY
- Complete Projects/script -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? Presentations HW: 1. Grammar book: Read Conjunctions on p. 66 2. Respond to the following questions (be prepared to discuss in class): How would you tell or demonstrate to a friend how to identify a conjunction in a sentence? Also, what are some strategies you have for recognizing conjunctions? |
FRIDAY
DGP 1. Complete pretest checklist & review 2. Prequiz 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 "Symbols in a Name" 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 "Symbols in a Name" 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
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