June 10-14, 2013
Monday 6/10/13
1) Bell Ringer: study plot chart for ch 1-15 quiz
2) Catch up on reading if you are behind
3) Fever 1793 chapter 1-15 quiz
4) Read to page 219 (update char. map, and plot chart)
Homework: Complete any missing blogs on a separate sheet of paper
Finish reading (stop at page 219)
Update character map and Plot chart
1) Bell Ringer: study plot chart for ch 1-15 quiz
2) Catch up on reading if you are behind
3) Fever 1793 chapter 1-15 quiz
4) Read to page 219 (update char. map, and plot chart)
Homework: Complete any missing blogs on a separate sheet of paper
Finish reading (stop at page 219)
Update character map and Plot chart
June 4-6, 2013
Tuesday 6/4/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Hand in Independent reading project "Book Talk"
2) Read Independently
3) Complete Plot up to chapter 20
4) Recap ad read- stop at page 178 (chapter 23)
5) Work on homework
Homework: Blog 2 due 6/6 (Thursday)
2 new vocabulary words- fill out guess and check chart Due 6/6 (Thursday)
*If the blog page is not working please email me your blog comment and I will post it for you: [email protected]
Thursday 6/6/13
1) Bell Ringer- update plot chart
2) Read Independently
-check vocab charts
3) Plot group activity
4) Recap and read- stop at page 200
Homework: Blog 3 Due 6/14 (Friday)
Finish reading
update character map
1) Bell Ringer
-Hand in Independent reading project "Book Talk"
2) Read Independently
3) Complete Plot up to chapter 20
4) Recap ad read- stop at page 178 (chapter 23)
5) Work on homework
Homework: Blog 2 due 6/6 (Thursday)
2 new vocabulary words- fill out guess and check chart Due 6/6 (Thursday)
*If the blog page is not working please email me your blog comment and I will post it for you: [email protected]
Thursday 6/6/13
1) Bell Ringer- update plot chart
2) Read Independently
-check vocab charts
3) Plot group activity
4) Recap and read- stop at page 200
Homework: Blog 3 Due 6/14 (Friday)
Finish reading
update character map
May 29-31, 2013
Monday 5/27/13
No School
Wednesday 5/29/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Blog Assignment
4) Recap and Read up to pg 130
Homework: Finish reading to page 130 by 5/31 (Friday)
Post one blog on your own topic Due 5/31 (Friday)
Independent Reading Project 3 "Book Talk" Due 6/4 (Tuesday)
Friday 5/31/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently
3) Recap and read up to page 162 (chapter 21)
Homework: Blog 2 due 6/6 (Thursday)
Book Talk project due 6/4 (Tuesday)
Finish reading stop at page 162
No School
Wednesday 5/29/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Blog Assignment
4) Recap and Read up to pg 130
Homework: Finish reading to page 130 by 5/31 (Friday)
Post one blog on your own topic Due 5/31 (Friday)
Independent Reading Project 3 "Book Talk" Due 6/4 (Tuesday)
Friday 5/31/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently
3) Recap and read up to page 162 (chapter 21)
Homework: Blog 2 due 6/6 (Thursday)
Book Talk project due 6/4 (Tuesday)
Finish reading stop at page 162
May 21-23, 2013
Tuesday 5/21/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Making Connections with an outside reading + imagery
-introduce guess and check vocab chart
4) Read to chapter 8 (stop at page 63)
Homework: Finish independent book by 5/24 at the latest
Finish reading to chapter 8 (pg 63) in Fever Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Update character maps Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Find at least 2 unknown words and fill in guess and check chart Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Thursday 5/23/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Distribute and Explain New Independent Reading project
4) Read up to chapter 15 (pg 104)
Homework: Finish Reading to page 104
Update character map
2 more words in guess and check chart
Project 3 due 6/4 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Making Connections with an outside reading + imagery
-introduce guess and check vocab chart
4) Read to chapter 8 (stop at page 63)
Homework: Finish independent book by 5/24 at the latest
Finish reading to chapter 8 (pg 63) in Fever Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Update character maps Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Find at least 2 unknown words and fill in guess and check chart Due 5/23 (Thursday)
Thursday 5/23/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Distribute and Explain New Independent Reading project
4) Read up to chapter 15 (pg 104)
Homework: Finish Reading to page 104
Update character map
2 more words in guess and check chart
Project 3 due 6/4 (Tuesday)
May 13- 17, 2013
Monday 5/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Discuss how our research may help us better understand the novel
-Sign out books
4) Introduce character mapping, and Start reading Fever 1793. (through chapter 2)
Homework: Log 5 due 3/17
Independent reading book should be finished by 5/17
Wednesday 5/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Recap what was last read in Fever 1793
-update character journal
4) Read chapter 3 through part of 5 (Stopped at page 28)
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 (Friday)
Finish independent reading book by 5/17 (Friday)
Read through chapter 6 (Stop at page 46)
Friday 5/19/13
1/2 day --assembly for 7th grade--
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 (Friday)
Finish independent reading book by 5/17 (Friday)
Read through chapter 6 (Stop at page 46)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Discuss how our research may help us better understand the novel
-Sign out books
4) Introduce character mapping, and Start reading Fever 1793. (through chapter 2)
Homework: Log 5 due 3/17
Independent reading book should be finished by 5/17
Wednesday 5/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Recap what was last read in Fever 1793
-update character journal
4) Read chapter 3 through part of 5 (Stopped at page 28)
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 (Friday)
Finish independent reading book by 5/17 (Friday)
Read through chapter 6 (Stop at page 46)
Friday 5/19/13
1/2 day --assembly for 7th grade--
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 (Friday)
Finish independent reading book by 5/17 (Friday)
Read through chapter 6 (Stop at page 46)
May 7- 9, 2013
Tuesday 5/7/13
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 4 Due 5/9 (Thursday)
Presentations 5/9 (Thursday)
Thursday 5/9/13
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 independent book should be finished by this date (Friday)
Research index cards and Bibliography Due 5/13 (Monday)
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 4 Due 5/9 (Thursday)
Presentations 5/9 (Thursday)
Thursday 5/9/13
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 5 Due 5/17 independent book should be finished by this date (Friday)
Research index cards and Bibliography Due 5/13 (Monday)
April 29- May 3, 2013
Monday 4/29/13
Use the classroom computers to post the group's information on the websites
Homework: Log 3 Due 5/3
Finish putting the finishing touches on website Presentations 5/1 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/1/13
1) Last minute adjustments to website
2) Create a Bibliography
3) Practice Presentations
4) Present
Homework: Log 3 Due 5/3
Prepare for presentations 5/3
Friday 5/3/13
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
-Check reading logs
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 4 Due 5/9 (Thursday)
Presentations 5/7
Use the classroom computers to post the group's information on the websites
Homework: Log 3 Due 5/3
Finish putting the finishing touches on website Presentations 5/1 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/1/13
1) Last minute adjustments to website
2) Create a Bibliography
3) Practice Presentations
4) Present
Homework: Log 3 Due 5/3
Prepare for presentations 5/3
Friday 5/3/13
1) Meet with groups and prepare to present
-Check reading logs
2) Presentations
Homework: Log 4 Due 5/9 (Thursday)
Presentations 5/7
April 23-25, 2013
Tuesday 4/23/13
Go to computer lab and compile the research into paragraph format
-Those that had not finished the research will be finishing today
Homework: Log 2 Due 4/25 (Thursday)
Finish composing research at home- bring to class 4.45 (Thursday)
Finish research if not done
Get permission slip signed
Thursday 4/25/13
Go to computer lab and start putting together the website.
Homework: Log 2 and 3 will be checked on 5/3 (Friday)
Finish composing research - will be posting on the website on 4/29
Presentation of website and research will start on 5/1 (Wednesday)
Go to computer lab and compile the research into paragraph format
-Those that had not finished the research will be finishing today
Homework: Log 2 Due 4/25 (Thursday)
Finish composing research at home- bring to class 4.45 (Thursday)
Finish research if not done
Get permission slip signed
Thursday 4/25/13
Go to computer lab and start putting together the website.
Homework: Log 2 and 3 will be checked on 5/3 (Friday)
Finish composing research - will be posting on the website on 4/29
Presentation of website and research will start on 5/1 (Wednesday)
April 15-19, 2013
Monday 4/15/13
1) Bell Ringer- work on draft state exam
2) Read Independently
3) Go over answers to ELA draft exam and good strategies to use during the test
4) Assign research groups and pick sub-topics
5) Research day one
Homework: Reading log week one due 4/19 (Friday)
20 Research cards on your sub topic due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Prepare for ELA state exam 4/16-4/18
Wednesday 4/17/13
1) Model how to create an index card for your research project
2) Go down to the library and continue with the research
Homework: Reading log week one due 4/19 (Friday)
20 Research cards on your sub topic due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Signed permission slip for web site Due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Friday 4/19/13
1) Recap research strategies and note card guidelines
-check reading log 1
2) Go to computer lab and continue with research (today is the last day)
Homework: Reading log two due 4/25
20 Research cards due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Signed permission slip for web site Due 4/23 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer- work on draft state exam
2) Read Independently
3) Go over answers to ELA draft exam and good strategies to use during the test
4) Assign research groups and pick sub-topics
5) Research day one
Homework: Reading log week one due 4/19 (Friday)
20 Research cards on your sub topic due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Prepare for ELA state exam 4/16-4/18
Wednesday 4/17/13
1) Model how to create an index card for your research project
2) Go down to the library and continue with the research
Homework: Reading log week one due 4/19 (Friday)
20 Research cards on your sub topic due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Signed permission slip for web site Due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Friday 4/19/13
1) Recap research strategies and note card guidelines
-check reading log 1
2) Go to computer lab and continue with research (today is the last day)
Homework: Reading log two due 4/25
20 Research cards due 4/23 (Tuesday)
Signed permission slip for web site Due 4/23 (Tuesday)
April 9- 11, 2013
Tuesday 4/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Review strategies we used in a think aloud (with bookmark) and finish passage
4) Introduce and start using topic sentence strategy- to be used with informational texts
Homework: Read in independent book
Practice Strategies
Finish essay (20 points off if not handed in Thursday) will NOT be accepted past Thursday
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Review strategies we used in a think aloud (with bookmark) and finish passage
4) Introduce and start using topic sentence strategy- to be used with informational texts
Homework: Read in independent book
Practice Strategies
Finish essay (20 points off if not handed in Thursday) will NOT be accepted past Thursday
March 25- 27, 2013
Monday 3/25/13
1) Bell Ringer- Review essay outline and ask questions
2) Read Independently
3) Review Reading strategies
4) Practice Think Aloud reading strategy
Homework: Essay (Scrooge as a dynamic character) typed and double spaced Due 3/27(Wednesday
Read in Independent book
Wednesday 3/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue with the think aloud strategy with a partner
Homework: Read in Independent book
Finish essay (10 points off ) if not handed in today
1) Bell Ringer- Review essay outline and ask questions
2) Read Independently
3) Review Reading strategies
4) Practice Think Aloud reading strategy
Homework: Essay (Scrooge as a dynamic character) typed and double spaced Due 3/27(Wednesday
Read in Independent book
Wednesday 3/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue with the think aloud strategy with a partner
Homework: Read in Independent book
Finish essay (10 points off ) if not handed in today
March 19- 21, 2013
Tuesday 3/19/13
Reading/work day- 2 hour delay
Thursday 3/21/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Movie and conference about essays
-essay tips and check list handed out
Homework: Essay due 3/27 (Wednesday) typed and double spaced
Read in independent book
Reading/work day- 2 hour delay
Thursday 3/21/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Movie and conference about essays
-essay tips and check list handed out
Homework: Essay due 3/27 (Wednesday) typed and double spaced
Read in independent book
March 11- March 15, 2013
Monday 3/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
Wednesday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
Friday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
Wednesday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
Friday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project presentations
Homework: Essay outline due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent book by 3/19 (Tuesday)
March 5- March 7, 2013
Tuesday 3/5/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Explain Essay outline
3) Present Projects
Homework: Fix any flaws in board game
Essay outline Due: 3/15 (Thursday)
Thursday 3/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-put finishing touches on project
3) Present Projects
Homework: Fix any flaws in board game
Essay outline Due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent reading book by 3/15 (Friday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Explain Essay outline
3) Present Projects
Homework: Fix any flaws in board game
Essay outline Due: 3/15 (Thursday)
Thursday 3/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-put finishing touches on project
3) Present Projects
Homework: Fix any flaws in board game
Essay outline Due 3/15 (Friday)
Find a new independent reading book by 3/15 (Friday)
February 25- March 1, 2013
Monday 2/25/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-touch up project
3) Recap play
4) Finish Act 2 Scene 4 and start scene 5
Homework: Bring Board Game 3/5 (Tuesday)
Draw one picture for the beginning of scene 5 (must be detailed to receive full credit) Due 2/27 (Wednesday)
Practice Parts in Play
Wednesday 2/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep for your part in the play
3) Recap play
4) Finish Act Two
Homework: Bring Board Game 3/5 (Tuesday)
Draw one picture for the beginning of scene 5 (must be detailed to receive full credit) Due 3/1 (Friday)
Friday 3/1/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-check for last picture
3) Discuss the ending of the play (character/bell ringer)
4) Answer questions about projects
5) Watch the end of the Muppet Christmas Carol
Homework: Project Presentations 3/5 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-touch up project
3) Recap play
4) Finish Act 2 Scene 4 and start scene 5
Homework: Bring Board Game 3/5 (Tuesday)
Draw one picture for the beginning of scene 5 (must be detailed to receive full credit) Due 2/27 (Wednesday)
Practice Parts in Play
Wednesday 2/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prep for your part in the play
3) Recap play
4) Finish Act Two
Homework: Bring Board Game 3/5 (Tuesday)
Draw one picture for the beginning of scene 5 (must be detailed to receive full credit) Due 3/1 (Friday)
Friday 3/1/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-check for last picture
3) Discuss the ending of the play (character/bell ringer)
4) Answer questions about projects
5) Watch the end of the Muppet Christmas Carol
Homework: Project Presentations 3/5 (Tuesday)
February 12- February 14, 2013
Tuesday 2/12/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-work on project two
-preparation for play
3) Discuss project 2
4) Continue with Act 2 Scene 4
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be first week in March)
Practice parts assigned
Thursday 2/14/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-work on project two
-preparation for play
3) Answer questions about project 2
4) Continue with play
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be first week in March)
Practice parts assigned
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-work on project two
-preparation for play
3) Discuss project 2
4) Continue with Act 2 Scene 4
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be first week in March)
Practice parts assigned
Thursday 2/14/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-work on project two
-preparation for play
3) Answer questions about project 2
4) Continue with play
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be first week in March)
Practice parts assigned
February 4- February 8, 2013
Monday 2/4/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently/ Work on project 2
-Check last class Bell Ringer (movie v. play)
3) Continue with play (Act 2 Scene 2 and 3)
4) Discuss the progress of Plot
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (Date moved Due to snow day)
Act 2 scene 3 Picture Due 2/8 (Friday)
Practice parts-Auditions on Friday
Wednesday 2/6/13
Half Day-No class
Friday 2/8/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently, work on project 2, practice parts in play
3) Audition and cast parts for rest of play
Homework: Board Game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be after we finish the play, but the projects should be complete by the 14th)
Practice parts in the play
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently/ Work on project 2
-Check last class Bell Ringer (movie v. play)
3) Continue with play (Act 2 Scene 2 and 3)
4) Discuss the progress of Plot
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (Date moved Due to snow day)
Act 2 scene 3 Picture Due 2/8 (Friday)
Practice parts-Auditions on Friday
Wednesday 2/6/13
Half Day-No class
Friday 2/8/13
1) Bell Ringer- Plot
2) Read Independently, work on project 2, practice parts in play
3) Audition and cast parts for rest of play
Homework: Board Game project Due 2/14 (presentations will be after we finish the play, but the projects should be complete by the 14th)
Practice parts in the play
January 28- February 2, 2013
Monday 1/28/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Work on Act One packet
2) Read Independently
3) Cast parts for Act 2 scenes 1-3
4) Start Act 2 (reached the end of scene 1)
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13
Act One Packet Due 2/1 (Friday)
Act 2 Scene one picture Due 1/30 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 1/30/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Watch first half of Muppet Christmas Carol
-Compare to Play
4) Discussion on creative differences- how does it impact the play
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13
Act One Packet Due 2/1 (Friday)
Complete Bell Ringer if not done in class (can be found in handout section of webpage)
1) Bell Ringer
-Work on Act One packet
2) Read Independently
3) Cast parts for Act 2 scenes 1-3
4) Start Act 2 (reached the end of scene 1)
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13
Act One Packet Due 2/1 (Friday)
Act 2 Scene one picture Due 1/30 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 1/30/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Watch first half of Muppet Christmas Carol
-Compare to Play
4) Discussion on creative differences- how does it impact the play
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13
Act One Packet Due 2/1 (Friday)
Complete Bell Ringer if not done in class (can be found in handout section of webpage)
January 22- January 24, 2013
Tuesday 1/22/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue Act One- pg 272-279
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/24 (Thursday)
2 Pictures (pg275 and 278) Due 1/24 (Thursday)
Finish Book 2 by 1/27
Thursday 1/24/13
1) Bell Ringer
-check logs and pictures
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Act One
4) Work on Act One packet Due- 2/1 (Friday)
Homework: Finish book by 1/27
Act One packet due- 2/1 (Friday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue Act One- pg 272-279
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/24 (Thursday)
2 Pictures (pg275 and 278) Due 1/24 (Thursday)
Finish Book 2 by 1/27
Thursday 1/24/13
1) Bell Ringer
-check logs and pictures
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Act One
4) Work on Act One packet Due- 2/1 (Friday)
Homework: Finish book by 1/27
Act One packet due- 2/1 (Friday)
January 15- January 17, 2013
Tuesday 1/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to drama unit
4) Audition for major parts in play and assign other roles
5) Start play- Act one, Scene one
Homework: 3 logs due 1/17 (Thursday)
Draw picture in play packet- Act one Scene one
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Prep for roles in play
Thursday 1/17/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-check logs and pictures
3) Recap Act one Scene one
4) Continue play- Act one, Scene 3- top of page 272
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/24 (Thursday)
Draw picture in packet (pg 269)-Act one, Scene 2 Due 1/22 (Tuesday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Prep for roles in play
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to drama unit
4) Audition for major parts in play and assign other roles
5) Start play- Act one, Scene one
Homework: 3 logs due 1/17 (Thursday)
Draw picture in play packet- Act one Scene one
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Prep for roles in play
Thursday 1/17/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-check logs and pictures
3) Recap Act one Scene one
4) Continue play- Act one, Scene 3- top of page 272
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/24 (Thursday)
Draw picture in packet (pg 269)-Act one, Scene 2 Due 1/22 (Tuesday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Prep for roles in play
January 7- January 11, 2013
Monday 1/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) AIMS web testing
4) Finish The Grinch and the trait chart
5) Notes on Symbolism
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Wednesday 1/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish notes on plot
4) Watch Dickens video and fill out packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Dickens video packet Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Friday 1/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
-log check
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to reading project 2 (board game)
4) Finish Movie and hand in packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Dickens packet Due 1/15
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) AIMS web testing
4) Finish The Grinch and the trait chart
5) Notes on Symbolism
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Wednesday 1/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish notes on plot
4) Watch Dickens video and fill out packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Dickens video packet Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Friday 1/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
-log check
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to reading project 2 (board game)
4) Finish Movie and hand in packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Dickens packet Due 1/15
January 3, 2013
Thursday 1/3/13
1) Bell Ringer- Free write
2) Read Independently
-log check -book check
3) Review character notes and trait chart
4) Finish The Grinch and trait chart
Homework: The Grinch trait chart Due 1/7 (Monday)
3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Late logs that were due today will only be 20 points off if turned in by 1/7 (Monday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
1) Bell Ringer- Free write
2) Read Independently
-log check -book check
3) Review character notes and trait chart
4) Finish The Grinch and trait chart
Homework: The Grinch trait chart Due 1/7 (Monday)
3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Late logs that were due today will only be 20 points off if turned in by 1/7 (Monday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
December 17-21, 2012
Monday 12/17/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21 (Friday)
Read in new book
Wednesday 12/19/12
1) Prepare for presentations and look over notes on setting, conflict, POV
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Presentations
4) Review terms together, and practice identifying them in a movie clip.
5) Start notes on character
Homework: Read in new book- finish by 1/27/13
3 logs Due 12/21(Friday)
Friday 12/21/12
1) Finish notes on character
2) Check homework
3) Watch the movie The Grinch and fill out character trait chart
Homework: Read in new book finish by 1/27/13
3 new logs due 1/3/13
Finish first half of trait chart for The Grinch
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21 (Friday)
Read in new book
Wednesday 12/19/12
1) Prepare for presentations and look over notes on setting, conflict, POV
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Presentations
4) Review terms together, and practice identifying them in a movie clip.
5) Start notes on character
Homework: Read in new book- finish by 1/27/13
3 logs Due 12/21(Friday)
Friday 12/21/12
1) Finish notes on character
2) Check homework
3) Watch the movie The Grinch and fill out character trait chart
Homework: Read in new book finish by 1/27/13
3 new logs due 1/3/13
Finish first half of trait chart for The Grinch
December 11-13, 2012
Tuesday 12/11/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
Thursday 12/13/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21 (Friday)
Read in new book
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
Thursday 12/13/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21 (Friday)
Read in new book
December 3-7, 2012
Monday 12/3/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Housekeeping (what was handed in, play permission slips, answer questions about reading project)
4) Sign up for a presentation date
5) Finish conflict notes- Activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (This Friday)
Read in new independent book
Wednesday 12/5/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Go over Conflict activity
4) Finish notes on setting and Point of view- Activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Friday)
Read in new independent book
Friday 12/7/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: Practice Presentations
Read in new independent book
3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Housekeeping (what was handed in, play permission slips, answer questions about reading project)
4) Sign up for a presentation date
5) Finish conflict notes- Activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (This Friday)
Read in new independent book
Wednesday 12/5/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Go over Conflict activity
4) Finish notes on setting and Point of view- Activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Friday)
Read in new independent book
Friday 12/7/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: Practice Presentations
Read in new independent book
3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
November 27-29, 2012
Tuesday 11/27/29
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Pick out a new reading book at library
3) Start Notes on Conflict
Thursday 11/29/12
1) Work on your poetry project, if you have not already handed it in
2) Draw a blueprint of your reading project
3) Work on step two of reading project one (as outlined in your project directions)
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Pick out a new reading book at library
3) Start Notes on Conflict
Thursday 11/29/12
1) Work on your poetry project, if you have not already handed it in
2) Draw a blueprint of your reading project
3) Work on step two of reading project one (as outlined in your project directions)
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday 11/20/12
1) Bell Ringer- Respect
2) Read Independently
3) Work on poetry project Due at the end of the day today
Homework- Find a new reading book by 11/27
Work on Reading Project 1 Due 12/7
1) Bell Ringer- Respect
2) Read Independently
3) Work on poetry project Due at the end of the day today
Homework- Find a new reading book by 11/27
Work on Reading Project 1 Due 12/7
November 14-16, 2012
Wednesday 11/14/12
1) Bell Ringer- word whomp
2) Read Independently
3) Explain Independent Reading project
4) Finish imagery/ rhyme activity.
Homework: Work on project Due 12/7
Find another Independent reading book
Friday 11/16/12
1) Bell Ringer-
2) Read Independently
3) Independent Reading project Demo
4) Finish imagery/rhyme activity and present to another group
5) Introduce/start poetry project (Counts as a major assignment)
Homework: Work on Independent Reading Project Due 12/7
Find another Independent reading book Due 11/27
Poetry project Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer- word whomp
2) Read Independently
3) Explain Independent Reading project
4) Finish imagery/ rhyme activity.
Homework: Work on project Due 12/7
Find another Independent reading book
Friday 11/16/12
1) Bell Ringer-
2) Read Independently
3) Independent Reading project Demo
4) Finish imagery/rhyme activity and present to another group
5) Introduce/start poetry project (Counts as a major assignment)
Homework: Work on Independent Reading Project Due 12/7
Find another Independent reading book Due 11/27
Poetry project Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
November 5-9, 2012
Monday 11/5/12
1) Bell Ringer- study for quiz 2
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 2
4) Finish Poetry station activity
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Book One Completed by 11/14
Wednesday 11/7/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently
3) Go over "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Book One Completed by 11/14
Friday 11/9/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
4) Imagery/Rhyme activity
Homework: Book One Completed by 11/14
Finish Imagery/rhyme activity
1) Bell Ringer- study for quiz 2
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 2
4) Finish Poetry station activity
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Book One Completed by 11/14
Wednesday 11/7/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently
3) Go over "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Book One Completed by 11/14
Friday 11/9/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
4) Imagery/Rhyme activity
Homework: Book One Completed by 11/14
Finish Imagery/rhyme activity
October 30- November 1, 2012
Tuesday 10/30/12
No School- GRMS closed
Thursday 11/1/12
1) Bell Ringer- review of poetry terms
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Activity: rhyme scheme, theme, imagery, symbolism
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Study for Poetry quiz 2 11/5 (Monday)
No School- GRMS closed
Thursday 11/1/12
1) Bell Ringer- review of poetry terms
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Activity: rhyme scheme, theme, imagery, symbolism
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Study for Poetry quiz 2 11/5 (Monday)
October 22-26, 2012
Monday 10/22/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry analysis on your poem of choice
+ questions
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Answer questions about your poem of choice Due 10/24 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 10/24/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poem of choice activity
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Independent book check 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry Quiz corrections Due 10/26 (Friday) *Must use the template provided under the handouts and homework link*
Friday 10/26/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish poetry activity
4) More poetry notes
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2- on new terms 11/1 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry analysis on your poem of choice
+ questions
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Answer questions about your poem of choice Due 10/24 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 10/24/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poem of choice activity
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Independent book check 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry Quiz corrections Due 10/26 (Friday) *Must use the template provided under the handouts and homework link*
Friday 10/26/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish poetry activity
4) More poetry notes
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2- on new terms 11/1 (Thursday)
October 16-18, 2012
Tuesday 10/16/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish practicing the steps of analysis together
4) Poetry terms review game
Homework: Poetry Quiz Thursday- 10/16
Logs 5 and 6 due Friday- 10/26
Book one finished by 11/14
Thursday 10/18/12
1) Bell Ringer- Study for poetry quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 1
4) Finish Poe poem
-Answer questions about poem
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due Friday- 10/26
Answer questions about Poe poem due Monday- 10//22
Book one finished by 11/14
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish practicing the steps of analysis together
4) Poetry terms review game
Homework: Poetry Quiz Thursday- 10/16
Logs 5 and 6 due Friday- 10/26
Book one finished by 11/14
Thursday 10/18/12
1) Bell Ringer- Study for poetry quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 1
4) Finish Poe poem
-Answer questions about poem
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due Friday- 10/26
Answer questions about Poe poem due Monday- 10//22
Book one finished by 11/14
October 10-12, 2012
Wednesday 10/10/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish going over poetry notes, and steps of analysis
-write steps on an index card
Homework- Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked Friday-10/12
Poetry terms quiz, plus steps of analysis Tuesday-10/16
Friday 10/12/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Practice steps of poetry analysis
Homework: Reading logs 5 and 6 will be checked Friday- 10/26
Poetry quiz was moved to Thursday- 10/18
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish going over poetry notes, and steps of analysis
-write steps on an index card
Homework- Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked Friday-10/12
Poetry terms quiz, plus steps of analysis Tuesday-10/16
Friday 10/12/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Practice steps of poetry analysis
Homework: Reading logs 5 and 6 will be checked Friday- 10/26
Poetry quiz was moved to Thursday- 10/18
October 2-4, 2012
Tuesday 10/2/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently
3) Decide the most important characteristics (from last class).
4) Compile a class check list.
Homework: Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked on 10/12 (Friday)
Thursday 10/4/12
1) Bell Ringer: steps to analyze a poem
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Notes
4) Find these terms in your poem of choice
Homework: Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked on 10/12 (Friday)
Poetry terms and steps of analysis quiz on 10/16 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently
3) Decide the most important characteristics (from last class).
4) Compile a class check list.
Homework: Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked on 10/12 (Friday)
Thursday 10/4/12
1) Bell Ringer: steps to analyze a poem
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Notes
4) Find these terms in your poem of choice
Homework: Reading logs 3 and 4 will be checked on 10/12 (Friday)
Poetry terms and steps of analysis quiz on 10/16 (Tuesday)
September 24-28, 2012
Monday 9/24/12
1) Bell Ringer- Poetry
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Poe's poem "The Lake"
4) Demo of picking out poetry characteristics
5) Sift through poems- What makes up a poem?
Homework: Attempt to analyze Poe's poem "The Lake" (should not take more the 15-20 mins Due: 9/26)
Bring in a poem of choice, that you can write on. (Due 9/26)
Complete reading logs one and two (will be checked on 9/28)
Wednesday 9/26/12
1) Bell Ringer- free write
-check for poem of choice
2) Read Independently
3) Support the Ride for Missing Children
Homework: Bring in a poem of choice, that you can write on.
Complete reading logs one and two (will be checked on 9/28)
Friday 9/28/12
1) Bell Ringer- Word whomp
-reading log 1 and 2 due
2) Read Independently
3) Finish sifting through poetry books
4) Compile the list of characteristics in a group- What are the ingredients for poetry?
Homework: Read in independent book logs 3 and 4 due 10/12 (Friday)
1) Bell Ringer- Poetry
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Poe's poem "The Lake"
4) Demo of picking out poetry characteristics
5) Sift through poems- What makes up a poem?
Homework: Attempt to analyze Poe's poem "The Lake" (should not take more the 15-20 mins Due: 9/26)
Bring in a poem of choice, that you can write on. (Due 9/26)
Complete reading logs one and two (will be checked on 9/28)
Wednesday 9/26/12
1) Bell Ringer- free write
-check for poem of choice
2) Read Independently
3) Support the Ride for Missing Children
Homework: Bring in a poem of choice, that you can write on.
Complete reading logs one and two (will be checked on 9/28)
Friday 9/28/12
1) Bell Ringer- Word whomp
-reading log 1 and 2 due
2) Read Independently
3) Finish sifting through poetry books
4) Compile the list of characteristics in a group- What are the ingredients for poetry?
Homework: Read in independent book logs 3 and 4 due 10/12 (Friday)
September 18-20, 2012
Tuesday 9/18/12
1) Finish Library Activity
2) Bell Ringer
3) Read Independently
4) Check for class materials
Homework- Read in independent book and fill out reading log (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due
Thursday 9/20/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently and check in book
3) KWL activity
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
Bring a poem to class- must be able to write on it- (Due: 9/24)
1) Finish Library Activity
2) Bell Ringer
3) Read Independently
4) Check for class materials
Homework- Read in independent book and fill out reading log (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due
Thursday 9/20/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently and check in book
3) KWL activity
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
Bring a poem to class- must be able to write on it- (Due: 9/24)
September 10-14, 2012
Monday 9/10/12
1) Introductory activity
2) Review class routines and rules
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Wednesday 9/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Classroom resources
2) Finish Introductions
3) Go over syllabus in detail
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Friday 9/14/12
1) Pre-Assessment
2) Read Independently
Homework: Get class materials (h/w grade) Due 9/18
Independent reading book check 9/18
1) Introductory activity
2) Review class routines and rules
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Wednesday 9/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Classroom resources
2) Finish Introductions
3) Go over syllabus in detail
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Friday 9/14/12
1) Pre-Assessment
2) Read Independently
Homework: Get class materials (h/w grade) Due 9/18
Independent reading book check 9/18