Monday, May 18 : reading quarterly reflection
• In Class: choice Tunes on Tuesday recording
• Homework:
Tuesday, May 19
• In Class: sharing student choice Tunes on Tuesday
• Homework:
Wednesday, May 20 : Last Day of School!!!
• In Class:
• Homework:
May 11 - 15 : Weekly Slides
Monday, May 11 : sub plans
• In Class: return vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret); iReady Reading test
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, May 12
• In Class: end of year Reading Reflection and 4th quarter Reading Record - due today
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, May 13
• In Class: iReady Reading test
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) for quiz on Friday
Thursday, May 14
• In Class: iReady Reading test; choose your own tunes on Tuesday song analysis and interpretation - example from Maerke
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) for quiz on Friday
Friday, May 15
• In Class: vocab quiz (G/L #6 - It's a Secret)
• Homework: read
May 4 - 8 : Weekly Slides
Monday, May 4
• In Class: new vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret); The Secret Life of Walter Mitty movie and discussion/analysis on Canvas
• Homework: read; finish vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) by Friday
Tuesday, May 5
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time *LAST TIME at the Library this year!
• Homework: read; finish vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) by Friday
Wednesday, May 6 : ALL Library books due today
• In Class: finish The Secret Life of Walter Mitty movie and discussion/analysis on Canvas
• Homework: read; finish vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) by Friday
Thursday, May 7
• In Class: response to Walter Mitty story and movie; choose your own Tunes on Tuesday song
• Homework: read; finish vocab study packet (G/L roots #6 - It's a Secret) by Friday
Friday, May 8 : sub plans
• In Class: turn in vocab study packet; choose your own Tunes on Tuesday song
• Homework: read
April 27 - May 1 : Weekly Slides
Monday, April 27 : 8th grade MAP testing
• In Class: Science subject area MAP testing
- starting with 3rd period, completing sessions 1, 2, and 3
• Homework: read
Tuesday, April 28
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, April 29
• In Class: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" short story thematic discussion and response on Google Form
• Homework: read
Thursday, April 30
• In Class: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty movie and response on Canvas
• Homework: read
Friday, May 1 : substitute teacher - Mr. Maerke at training - sub plans
• In Class: dance field trip to Missouri State University; when we have class -- student choice Tunes on Tuesday activity--analysis and interpretation of chosen song
• Homework: read
April 20 - 24 : Weekly Slides
Monday, April 20 : 8th grade MAP testing
• In Class: English subject area MAP testing
- starting with 3rd period, completing sessions 1 and 2
- 6th period we will do the Classroom Activity
• Homework: read
Tuesday, April 21 : 8th grade MAP testing
• In Class: English subject area MAP testing
- starting with 3rd period, completing the Performance Task
- 5th and 6th periods students will go to 3rd and 4th period classes - choose your own tunes
• Homework: read
Wednesday, April 22
• In Class: technology survey; "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" story vs. movie; and discussion/analysis on Canvas
• Homework: read
Thursday, April 23 : 8th grade MAP testing
• In Class: Math subject area MAP testing, except for students taking the Algebra EOC
- starting with 3rd period, completing sessions 1 and 2
- 6th period we will do the Classroom Activity
• Homework: read
Friday, April 24 : 8th grade MAP testing
• In Class: Math subject area MAP testing, Algebra EOC test
- starting with 3rd period, completing the Performance Task
- 5th and 6th periods students will be normal - choose your own tunes
• Homework: read
April 13 - 17 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, April 13 : 6th grade MAP testing
• In Class: choose your own MAP review
• Homework: read
Tuesday, April 14 : 6th grade MAP testing
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, April 15 : 7th grade MAP testing
• In Class: choose your own MAP review
• Homework: read
Thursday, April 16 : 7th grade MAP testing : sub plans
• In Class: final MAP practice - MAP thinking challenges
• Homework: read
Friday, April 17 : No school for students - work day for teachers
• In Class:
• Homework: read
April 6 - 10 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, April 6
• In Class: reading - create your own MAP test - student examples and feedback, commenting guidelines
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, April 7
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, April 8
• In Class: editing--what and how - Canvas; commenting/revising - create your own MAP test
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) for quiz on Friday
Thursday, April 9
• In Class: MAP practice quiz on Canvas; vocab study time; reading
• Homework: read; study vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) for quiz on Friday
Friday, April 10
• In Class: vocab quiz (G/L roots #5 - Time Flies); find a song to analyze/interpret
• Homework: read
March 30 - April 3 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, March 30
• In Class: why are tools important? - MAP tools practice
• Homework: read; complete vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) by Friday
Tuesday, March 31
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; complete vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) by Friday
Wednesday, April 1
• In Class: editing--what and how - Canvas; MAP tools practice
• Homework: read; complete vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) by Friday
Thursday, April 2
• In Class: reading - create your own MAP test
• Homework: read; complete vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies) by Friday
Friday, April 3
• In Class: turn in vocab study packet (G/L Roots #5 - Time Flies); reading - create your own MAP test - student examples and feedback, commenting
• Homework: read
March 23 - 27 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, March 23
• In Class: check and turn in Reading Response; MAP tools practice
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz (G/L Roots #3 - My Bad!)
Tuesday, March 24
• In Class: song analysis/interpretation; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz (G/L Roots #3 - My Bad!)
Wednesday, March 25
• In Class: editing--what and how - Canvas; constructed response - What makes a good song?
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz (G/L Roots #3 - My Bad!)
Thursday, March 26 : sub plans
• In Class: Canvas - vocab practice; reading response
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz (G/L Roots #3 - My Bad!)
Friday, March 27
• In Class: vocab quiz (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!); reading time
• Homework: read
March 16 - 20 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, March 16 : NO SCHOOL - teacher work day
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Tuesday, March 17 : sub plans
• In Class: 30 second mysteries; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!) by Friday
Wednesday, March 18
• In Class: finish poetry presentations; constructed response - Did you enjoy your Spring Break?
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!) by Friday
Thursday, March 19
• In Class: reading and response--identify >>> explain
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!) by Friday
Friday, March 20 : sub plans
• In Class: turn in vocab packet (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!); four-year plan with Mrs. Johannsen
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (G/L Roots #4 - My Bad!) by Friday
March 2 - 6 : Weekly Slides : online MAP tools practice
Monday, March 2
• In Class: first day of poetry presentations
description of poem analysis presentation
poetry presentation scoring guide - page 2
• Homework: read; make sure you're prepared for your poetry presentation
Tuesday, March 3
• In Class: 3rd quarter reading reflection, turn in 3rd quarter reading record; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; make sure you're prepared for your poetry presentation
Wednesday, March 4
• In Class: poetry presentations
• Homework: read; make sure you're prepared for your poetry presentation
Thursday, March 5
• In Class: poetry presentations
• Homework: read; make sure you're prepared for your poetry presentation
Friday, March 6 : last day of 3rd quarter
• In Class: poetry presentations - last day
• Homework: read; be safe and have fun over Spring Break!!!
February 23 - 27 : Weekly Slides; schedule changes : online MAP tools practice
Monday, February 23 : sub plans
• In Class: work on poetry memorization/analysis presentation, slides 4-6 - theme, mood, symbolism
description of poem analysis presentation
Using Google Slides - tutorials by Eric Curts
Mama Is a Sunrise - example finished presentation
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, February 24
• In Class: technology survey; Library - district library survey, book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, February 25
• In Class: 30 second mysteries quiz on Canvas; editing the poetry presentation
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Thursday, February 26
• In Class: printing and practicing the poetry presentations
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz tomorrow
Friday, February 27 : sub plans
• In Class: vocab quiz - #3 - On the Other Hand; writing/reading/poetry presentation work time
• Homework: read; make any final preparations for poetry presentations which start Monday, March 3
February 16 - 20 : Weekly Slides; schedule changes
Monday, February 16 : NO SCHOOL - President's Day
• In Class:
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, February 17 : NO SCHOOL - snow day!
• In Class: return vocab study packet #3 to study for quiz on Friday; Library - district library survey, book check-out and reading time, self-assessment
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, February 18 : NO SCHOOL - snow day!
• In Class: freewriting; work on poetry memorization/analysis presentation, poetic elements - slides 7-9
description of poem analysis presentation
Using Google Slides - tutorials by Eric Curts
Mama Is a Sunrise - example finished presentation
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Thursday, February 19
• In Class: new seats, return papers, schedule changes; haiku poetry writing; reading record self-assessment and reading time
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
Friday, February 20
• In Class: work on poetry memorization/analysis presentation, poetic elements - slides 7-9
description of poem analysis presentation
Using Google Slides - tutorials by Eric Curts
Mama Is a Sunrise - example finished presentation
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday, February 27th
February 9 - 13 : Weekly Slides
Monday, February 9
• In Class: freewriting; poetry writing - diamante poem
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) to turn in on Thursday
Tuesday, February 10 - Sub Plans
• In Class: 30 second mysteries; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) to turn in on Thursday
Wednesday, February 11
• In Class: freewriting; work on poetry memorization/analysis presentation - slides 1-3, 13
description of poem analysis presentation
Using Google Slides - tutorials by Eric Curts
Links to templates were supplied on Wednesday, February 4, 2015
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) to turn in on Thursday
Thursday, February 12
• In Class: work on poetry memorization/analysis presentation - slides 10-12
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) to turn in on Thursday
Friday, February 13 : NO SCHOOL for students - work day for teachers
• In Class:
• Homework: read; study vocab packet (#3 - On the Other Hand) for quiz on Friday
February 2 - 6 : Weekly Slides : career week (notes Monday-Thursday, writing on Friday)
Monday, February 2
• In Class: freewriting; poetry analysis and comparison - "Lineage" vs. "Identity"
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz Thursday
Tuesday, February 3
• In Class: 30 second mysteries; Library - book check-out and reading time; find a poem
description of poem analysis presentation
Poetry Out Loud website
Poetry Foundation website
Student chosen poems compilation
More poems!
Popular poems through history
Poems from Poetry180
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz Thursday
Wednesday, February 4
• In Class: freewriting; find a poem for memorization/analysis presentation - share with Mr. Maerke
Example finished poetry analysis presentation - "Mama Is a Sunrise"
Slide Template 1 - for poetry analysis presentation
Slide Template 2 - for poetry analysis presentation
Slide Template 3 - for poetry analysis presentation
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz tomorrow
Thursday, February 5 : substitute in the afternoon - Mr. Maerke at a meeting - sub plans
• In Class: vocab quiz - I Think, Therefore I Am; reading time
• Homework: read; get and complete new vocab packet #3 - On the Other Hand
Friday, February 6
• In Class: career week writing activity - professional email
• Homework: read; get and complete new vocab packet #3 - On the Other Hand
January 26 - 30 : Weekly Slides
Monday, January 26
• In Class: freewriting; poetry notes and analysis - "We Alone" by Alice Walker; poetry reading - Compilation
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday and study for quiz next Thursday
Tuesday, January 27
• In Class: 30 second mysteries; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday and study for quiz next Thursday
Wednesday, January 28
• In Class: freewriting; poetry reading and notes - "See It Through" by Edgar Guest
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday and study for quiz next Thursday
Thursday, January 29
• In Class: reading time, find a good poem for analysis:
description of poem analysis presentation
Poetry Out Loud website
Poetry Foundation website
Student chosen poems compilation
More poems!
Popular poems through history
Poems from Poetry180
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday and study for quiz next Thursday
Friday, January 30
• In Class: turn in vocab packet; get notes for career week - next week; Book Fair Preview Day; compare/contrast poem - "Identity" vs. "Lineage"
• Homework: read; study for quiz next Thursday
January 19 - 23 : Weekly Slides
Monday, January 19 : no school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• In Class:
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Tuesday, January 20
• In Class: MOY iReady Reading test results and reflection; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Wednesday, January 21
• In Class: freewriting; poetry reading and notes - "When I Was One-and-Twenty" by A. E. Housman
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Thursday, January 22
• In Class: 30 Second Mysteries; poetry reading and notes - "George" by Hilaire Belloc
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Friday, January 23
• In Class: vocab quiz - #1 - One From Many; writing time
• Homework: read
January 12 - 16 : Weekly Slides
Monday, January 12 : iReady Reading Testing
• In Class: get new vocab packet - #1 - One From Many; going to the Tech. Lab to begin iReady Reading testing
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Tuesday, January 13 : substitute all day, Mr. Maerke at training
• In Class: going to Library to continue iReady Reading testing; book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Wednesday, January 14
• In Class: freewriting; poetry reading and notes; finish iReady Reading test if necessary
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Thursday, January 15
• In Class: 30 Second Mysteries; poetry reading and notes
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Friday, January 16 : guests from Hillcrest!
• In Class: turn in vocab packet; Hillcrest speech/theater, journalism, Spanish visit
• Homework: read
January 5 - 9 : Weekly Slides
Monday, January 5 : First Day of 3rd Quarter
• In Class: new seats; freewriting; classroom expectations think-write-share
• Homework: read
Tuesday, January 6
• In Class: 30 second mysteries--visualizing and compound sentences; Library - reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, January 7 : afternoon half-day sub for Mr. Maerke
• In Class: freewriting; poetry introduction - (1) writing and poetry quarterly expectation handout,
(2) reading some poetry: (2a) American Authors, (2b) Appreciating Poetry - Classics; (2c) The Place My Words Are Looking For
• Homework: read
Thursday, January 8
• In Class: iReady reading test prep stations
• Homework: read
Friday, January 9
• In Class: freewriting; iReady reading test prep stations
• Homework: read
FIRST SEMESTER
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December 15 - 19
Monday, December 15
• In Class: freewriting; work day -- Fantastic Mr. Fox online discussion and analysis; vocab quiz; extra credit opportunities on Canvas; start of reading reflection
• Homework: read
Tuesday, December 16
• In Class: second quarter reading record due, reading reflection
• Homework: read
Wednesday, December 17
• In Class: freewriting; vocab challenge, reading time
• Homework: read
Thursday, December 18
• In Class: writing and story time
• Homework: read
Friday, December 19 : NO SCHOOL for students
• In Class:
• Homework: read
December 8 - 12
Monday, December 8
• In Class: return vocab Prefix #9 packet; Hour of Code
Introductory Video
Code.org - choice of activities
Code with Anna and Elsa (from Frozen)
Help catch the naughty pig (Angry Birds)
Tynker - Trailblazer - Beginner
Scratch - Animate Your Name
Scratch - Create a Pong Game
LightBot - for web browser
• Homework: read; study vocab packet for quiz Friday
Tuesday, December 9
• In Class: vocab study time; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study vocab packet for quiz Friday
Wednesday, December 10
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox - finish movie, full text, online Canvas discussions
• Homework: read; study vocab packet for quiz Friday
Thursday, December 11
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox - full text, online Canvas discussions
• Homework: read; study vocab packet for quiz Friday
Friday, December 12
• In Class: vocab Prefix #9 quiz; FMF Canvas discussion
• Homework: read
December 1 - 5
Monday, December 1
• In Class: Rocket Unit kick-off day--watch October Sky, research rocket parts, get Prefix #9: Direction packet
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Tuesday, December 2
• In Class: team building; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Wednesday, December 3
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox connections, preview, topic sentence practice
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Thursday, December 4
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox movie
• Homework: read; do vocab packet by Friday
Friday, December 5: substitute - Mr. Maerke at training
• In Class: turn in vocab Prefix #9 packet; Fantastic Mr. Fox movie
• Homework: read
November 24 - 25
Monday, November 24
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, read and analyze FMF chapters 16-18
• Homework: read
Tuesday, November 25
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, FINISH and TURN in any analysis of FMF; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
November 17 - 21
Monday, November 17
• In Class: free writing; Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, chapters 1-7 analysis due; read FMF chapters 8-10
• Homework: read
Tuesday, November 18
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, chapters 11-12; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, November 19 : Field trip to OTC
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Thursday, November 20
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, chapters 13-15 analysis
• Homework: read
Friday, November 21
• In Class: college and career writing - LinkedIn Summary
• Homework: read
November 10 - 14
Monday, November 10
• In Class: free writing; return Vocabulary Prefix #7 packet, forms of vocab words; prepare for Fantastic Mr. Fox analysis
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Tuesday, November 11
• In Class: vocab study time; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Wednesday, November 12 : Substitute for Mr. Maerke at training
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, chapters 1-3 analysis
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Thursday, November 13 : Substitute for Mr. Maerke at meetings
• In Class: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (full text or WORDS ONLY) and audio book, chapters 4-7 analysis
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Friday, November 14
• In Class: college and career writing week notes; vocabulary prefixes #7 quiz; writing time
• Homework: read
November 3 - 7
Monday, November 3 : NO SCHOOL
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Tuesday, November 4
• In Class: new vocab packet - #7 - Time; topic sentence practice for constructed response; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday
Wednesday, November 5
• In Class: freewriting; Top Ten List or Pixar Story - instructions and reflection forms
Top Ten List - video instructions
Pixar Story - video instructions
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday
Thursday, November 6
• In Class: reading time; Top Ten List or Pixar Story
Tim Howard - Natural High video
• Homework: read; finish vocab packet by Friday
Friday, November 7
• In Class: turn in vocab packet; freewriting - finishing touches to Top Ten List or Pixar Story
• Homework: read
October 27 - 31
Monday, October 27
• In Class: freewriting; return vocabulary packet - prefixes #5: location; literary elements practice with video - mood, theme, conflict
For the Birds - video
Alma - video
Lifted - video
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Thursday
Tuesday, October 28
• In Class: study for vocab quiz; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Thursday
Wednesday, October 29
• In Class: freewriting; Pixar story structure - model and example and blank form
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz tomorrow
Thursday, October 30
• In Class: vocab quiz; writing time
• Homework: read
Friday, October 31 : NO SCHOOL
• In Class:
• Homework: read
October 20 - 24
Monday, October 20
• In Class: freewriting; new vocabulary packet - prefixes #5: location; literary elements - characters, setting, conflict
For the Birds - video
Alma - video
Lifted - video
• Homework: read; make observations for those sensory notes by Wednesday!; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Tuesday, October 21
• In Class: literary elements - notes; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; make observations for those sensory notes by Wednesday!; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Wednesday, October 22
• In Class: freewriting - top ten lists from sensory notes observations; Maerke example sensory notes, activity document; video instructions
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Thursday, October 23
• In Class: literary elements - theme; constructed response topic sentences, fiction reading response (example) to "The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Friday, October 24 : substitute teacher, Mr. Maerke at training
• In Class: turn in vocabulary packet; freewriting; finish and turn in reading response
• Homework: read
October 13 - 17
Monday, October 13 : NO SCHOOL for students - work day for teachers
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Tuesday, October 14
• In Class: return Vocab packet #3; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Wednesday, October 15
• In Class: freewriting; fictional literary elements notes - plot
For the Birds - video
Alma - video
Lifted - video
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Thursday, October 16
• In Class: reading responses--coordinating conjunctions; reading time
• Homework: read; study for vocab quiz on Friday
Friday, October 17
• In Class: vocab quiz - prefixes: size and amount; freewriting
• Homework: read; complete sensory notes by October 20th
October 6 - 10
Monday, October 6
• In Class: get vocabulary packet; freewriting--choices, revision, editing, reflection, scoring guide
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Tuesday, October 7
• In Class: reading record work time; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Wednesday, October 8
• In Class: freewriting--choices, revision, editing, reflection; turn in second freewriting piece
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Thursday, October 9
• In Class: reading reflection; turn in first quarter reading record
• Homework: read; finish vocabulary packet by Friday
Friday, October 10
• In Class: turn in vocabulary packet; freewriting, sensory notes; binder organization
• Homework: read; complete sensory notes by October 20th
September 29 - October 3
Monday, September 29
• In Class: freewriting; return vocab prefix #1, make flash cards; editing vs. revision
• Homework: read; study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, September 30
• In Class: Library--ebook demonstration on iPads, book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, October 1
• In Class: freewriting; business letter--revision and edit
• Homework: read; study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Thursday, October 2
• In Class: reading response: fiction, nonfiction, poetry--due Monday, October 6 (graded - 20 points); reading time
• Homework: read; study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Friday, October 3
• In Class: vocabulary prefix #1 quiz (graded - 27 points); freewriting
• Homework: read; finish reading response for Monday
September 22 - 26
Monday, September 22
• In Class: freewriting; turn in revision practice (graded - 15 points); vocabulary--prefixes: numbers
• Homework: read; complete vocabulary packet by Friday
Tuesday, September 23
• In Class: good writing samples from nonfiction; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read; complete vocabulary packet by Friday
Wednesday, September 24
• In Class: freewriting; paragraphing lesson - bring your reading books; fiction revision - nonfiction revision
Crime Falls - NPR
Royals vs. Indians - ESPN
Gorilla Poop vs. Ebola - Popular Science
College is Expensive - Time
2015 Toyota Camry - Car and Driver
Drinking Too Much Water - Scientific American
Survival Skills - Outdoor Life
• Homework: read; complete vocabulary packet by Friday
Thursday, September 25 : Substitute today, Mr. Maerke at Curriculum meeting
• In Class: sentence structure practice; adverb clauses about your book; reading time - VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
• Homework: read
Friday, September 26
• In Class: turn in vocab packet (graded - 20 points); career writing day - business letter presentation (helpful if you've got questions); model and template for the writing; pdf of model with notes
Turn in your cover letter (on top, thus a "cover letter") and your career notes (page two)
• Homework: read
September 15 - 19
Monday, September 15
• In Class: freewriting; turn in punctuation practice homework (graded - 15 points); types of sentences by structure
• Homework: read
Tuesday, September 16
• In Class: finish types of sentences notes; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, September 17
• In Class: freewriting; writing moves--adverb clauses: subordinate clauses, example introductory adverbial clauses
• Homework: read
Thursday, September 18
• In Class: adverb clauses about your book; reading time
• Homework: read
Friday, September 19
• In Class: freewriting, revision practice--elaborate details and sentence variety; career possibilities notes and routine
• Homework: read; finish revision practice
September 8 - 12
Monday, September 8
• In Class: freewriting; internal punctuation usage/purpose
• Homework: read
Tuesday, September 9
• In Class: nonfiction book talks--biographical, informational, instructional; Library--book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, September 10 : middle point of 1st quarter - substitute teacher today
• In Class: freewriting, reflect on freewriting experience, turn in reflection (graded - 12 points) and freewriting piece
• Homework: read
Thursday, September 11 : Open House
• In Class: internal punctuation usage/purpose, reading
• Homework: read, punctuation usage/purpose practice due Monday, September 15
Friday, September 12
• In Class: freewriting, internal punctuation usage/purpose
• Homework: read
September 1 - 5
Monday, September 1 : NO SCHOOL
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Tuesday, September 2
• In Class: turn in Reading Response; iReady results and self-monitoring form; Library - Gateway book award nominees, book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, September 3
• In Class: freewriting; constructed response intro lesson
• Homework: read
Thursday, September 4
• In Class: constructed response practice with reading; reading time
• Homework: read
Friday, September 5
• In Class: turn in iReady self-monitoring form; freewriting; constructed response practice
• Homework: read
August 25 - 29
Monday, August 25
• In Class: freewriting; types of sentences by purpose and end punctuation
• Homework: read
Tuesday, August 26
• In Class: Library - Truman book award nominees, book check-out and reading time
• Homework: read
Wednesday, August 27
• In Class: BOY district Writing Assessment - video
• Homework: read
Thursday, August 28
• In Class: reading response - fiction, nonfiction, poetry; reading time
• Homework: finish reading response and turn in on Monday; read
Friday, August 29 : NO SCHOOL for students
• In Class:
• Homework: read
Monday, August 18
• In Class: freewriting and writing opportunities; interest inventory
• Homework: all syllabi and forms should be turned in by tomorrow; finish interest inventory by Wednesday; read
Tuesday, August 19
• In Class: genres, subgenres, and types and reading record; Library - book check-out and reading time
• Homework: finish interest inventory by tomorrow; read
Wednesday, August 20
• In Class: freewriting; punctuating titles; turn in interest inventory
• Homework: read
Thursday, August 21
• In Class: iReady beginning of year Reading assessment
• Homework: read
Friday, August 22
• In Class: iReady beginning of year Reading assessment
• Homework: read
August 12 - 15
Tuesday, August 12 : FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
• In Class: form, forms, and more forms (syllabus, eMINTS computer use policy); emergency procedures;
• Homework: get forms signed and turned in by Tuesday, August 19 OR complete Google Form online
Wednesday, August 13
• In Class: binders and organization; success article with video; classroom expectations and sharing - 3rd Period, 4th Period, 5th Period, 6th Period
• Homework: success article - During Reading activity; get forms signed and turned in
Thursday, August 14
• In Class: reading expectations; first Library visit of the year--SPS Online/Canvas introduction
• Homework: get forms signed and turned in; read
Friday, August 15
• In Class: classroom expectations; nonfiction article--discussion, questioning; interest inventory
Test your mindset - online quiz (referenced in article of the week)
Get your grit score - online quiz (referenced in article of the week)
• Homework: get forms signed and turned in; read
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