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Thank you for the opportunity to teach your child this year. I hope you and your families have a wonderful and safe summer. Take care. Ginger Rohrbaugh
Welcome to Criticical Thinking Supply List: 2" hard cover binder, 1 pack of notebook paper, pencils/pens, 5 divider tabs
Critical Thinking is off to a great start. Students have learned the rituals and routines for this class and we will begin reading the stories on Monday. Please make sure your child is prepared for class with the necessay supplies especially the binder. All assignments are placed in the binder each day. Thank you. G. Rohrbaugh Week of May 4-8: Book Talks begin this week and each student is responsible for giving a Book Talk this 9 weeks Mon.-5/4: IR, Continue reading "Superstitions": Comprehension and Vocabulary Tues.- 5/5 IR, "Superstitions"-2nd Reading: T-Chart and Directed Notes Wed.-5/6: IR, "Superstitions"- Vocabulary Maps and Interpreting Words Thurs.-5/7: "Superstitions"- Creative Writing Fri.- 5/8: "Superstitions"- finish Creative Writing
Week of April 20-27 Monday: Finish "Bad Characters" and Complete Shared Inquiry Discussion Tuesday: "Chura and Marwe": Text Opener, 1st Reading: Vocabulary, Question and Info. Wednesday: "Chura and Marwe': 2nd Reading- T-Chart and Directed Notes Thursday: "Chura and Marwe": Vocabulary Maps and Interpreting Words Friday: "Chura and Masrwe": SID and Study Guide Week of March 23-27 Wednesday is Early Dismissal. Friday is a teacher planning day so there is no school for the students. Enjoy your Spring Break! Mon. 3/23: IR, "Mysteries of the Cabala"-Background Knowledge, Text Opener, Vocab., Questions and Information, Begin 1st Reading Tues. 3/24: IR, Continue 1st Reading of "Mysteries of the Cabala" Wed. 3/25: IR, 2nd Reading: T-Chart/Directed Notes (Early Dismissal) Thurs. 3/26: IR, Interpreting Words, Vocab. Map Fri. 3/27: Teacher Planning/No School Week of March 2-6 Please remind your child to come to school prepared with pencils/pens and notebook paper. Donations of copier paper, pens/pencils. notebook paper, bandaids, kleenex, hand sanitizer and wipes are always appreciated. Also students, will be making posters this week, so if you have any magazines that you are not reading, please send them to class. Thank you. Mon. 3/2 IR, "My Greatest Ambition": Shared Inquiry Discussion and Study Guide Tues. 3/3 IR, "My Greatest Ambition": Test and Poster Wed. 3/4-Early Release IR, Present Posters, Text Opener: "A Likely Place" Thurs. 3/5 "A Likely Place": Vocabulary and 1st Reading Fri. 3/6 IR, Continue 1st Reading
Week of Feb. 23-27 Mon. 2/23 IR, Raymond's Run: Creative Writing Tues. 2/24 IR, Finish Creative Writing and Share Stories Wed. 2/25 IR, "My Greatest Ambition": Text Opener, Vocabulary, 1st Reading Thurs. 2/26 IR, "My Greatest Ambition": T-Chart and Directed Notes, 2nd Reading Fri. 2/27 IR, "My Greatest Ambition": Vocabulary Map and Interpreting Words
Week of Feb. 16-20 Mon. 2/16 HOLIDAY-No School Tues. 2/17 IR, "Raymond's Run": 2nd Reading-T-Chart and Directed Notes Wed. 2/18-EARLY DISMISSAL IR, "Raymond's Run": Vocabulary Maps and Interpreting Words, Study Guide Thurs. 2/19-PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home IR, "Raymond's Run" Quiz, SID Fri. 2/20 IR, Binder Check, "Raymond's Run": Creative Writing
Week of Jan. 26-30 Mon. 1/26 IR, "House on Mango Street": 1st Reading, Text Opener and Shared Inquiry Discusion Tues. 1/27 IR, "The Moth and the Star": Text Opener, 1st Reading and SID Wed. 1/28 IR, "State of Affairs": Text Opener, 1st Reading and SID Thurs. 1/29 IR, "Boar Out There": Text Opener, 1st Reading, and SID Fri. 1/30 IR, "Through Tunnel", Text Opener and 1st Reading:Vocabulary and Questions Week of January 19-23 Mon.-1/19 Independent Reading (IR), Explanation of the course /Students receive syllabus (to take home), Interviews (getting to know you) Tues.-1/20 IR, CHAMPS, Classroom Rules, Rituals and Routines Wed.-1/21 IR, 7 Habits of a Good Reader and What Readers Do Thurs.-1/22 IR, Types of Questions and Explanation of Shared Inquiry Discussion(SID) Fri.-1/23 IR, Creativing a Chain of Strength (Cooperative Learning Skills)
Critical Thinking Standards IR (Independent Reading): 25 book standard, LA.6.1.6--The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary. LA6.1.7: The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text. NOTEBOOK: LA.6.1.6--The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary. LA.6.1.7--The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text. LA.6.2.1--The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of fiction and literary texts to develop a thoughtful response to a literary selection. VOCABULARY/INTERPRETING WORDS: LA.6.1.6--The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary. SID(Shared Inquiry Discussion): LA.6.2.1--The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of fiction and literary texts to develop a thoughtful response to a literary selection. LA.6.5.1: The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies. WRITING: LA.6.3.1: The student will use prewriting strategies to generate ideas and formulate a plan. LA.6.3.2:The student will write a draft appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose. LA.6.3.3 The student will revise and refine the draft for clarity and effectiveness. LA.6.3.4: The student will edit and correct the draft for standard language conventions. LA.6.3.5: The student will write a final product for the intended audience. LA.6.4.1: The student develops and demonstrates creative writing. Week of Jan. 5-9 Welcome back and Happy New Year! Mon.-1/5 Copy Weekly Overview" IR "Gaston"- Text Opener/1st Reading:Unknown words and questions Tues.-1/6 IR "Gaston"-2nd Reading Directed Notes Wed.-1/7 IR "Gaston"- Vocab. Maps and Interpreting Words Early Release Thurs.- 1/8 IR "Gaston"- SID and Study Guide Friday.-1/9 "Gaston"-Test Mad Libs Week of December 15-19 Dec. 15 (Mon.) IR Complete 1st Reading, "LGS" Complete reading guide and discuss (Reading guide will be turned in upon completion and count as a notebook grade) Dec. 16 (Tue.) IR Vocabulary "LGS" Dec. 17 (Wed.) 2nd Reading, "LGS"--t-chart noting places where Evil is stronger than Good and places where Good is stronger than Evil Dec. 18 (Thur.) IR Complete 2nd reading, "LGS" Dec. 19 (Fri.) Something fun! Happy Holidays! See you January 5, 2009! Keep reading over the break. Mrs. Rohrbaugh Week of December 8-12 Progress reports went home for most students onThursday. For those earning a grade of D or F, this serves as a scholarship warning. The standards are addressed above for your reference. Help sessions are offered on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 We have one more story to read before our break , Last Great Snake (a favorite of past students) and then just one more before our end of course exam in January. Let's make the last few weeks successful! G. Rohrbaugh 12/8 - Mon. IR Complete and present "Superstitions" T-chart Complete and present poster on your favorite Jr. Great Books story 12/9- Tues. IR Binder Check for Classwork - "Superstitions" SID Study Guide for test on "Superstitions" 12/10 (Wed.)- Early Dismissal Test Creative writing assignment--Sibling Pledge (What would you promise to your sibling?) Planning page, rough draft, final draft 12/11 - Thurs. Complete final draft Presentations of Sibling Pledges 12/12 - Fri. IR Text Opener and begin !st Reading "Last Great Snake" Week of December 1-5
Week of December 1-5 I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. We will begin "Superstitions" on Monday. This story is about a girl who has to care for her younger brother who happens to be "different" according to those around him. If you like "Superstitions" then be sure to read RULES, a book on this year's Sunshine State Readers list. "Official" progress reports go home on December 4 and the grade reflects your child's progress so far in the 2nd nine weeks. Please sign and return. Students are encouraged to keep up the good work or to complete make-up work to bring up their grades. I offer help sessions on Tuesday mornings at 8:30. Finally, this is the week of the book fair. Mrs. Foster is offering wonderful books and other items, so please support this event. Thank you. Mon.-Dec. 1 Discuss Venn Diagram, Copy Weekly Overview, IR and "Superstitions": Text Opener and 1st Reading Tues.-Dec. 2 IR, Continue 1st Reading of "Superstitions"- Unknown Words and Questions (One question needs to be an interpretive question) Wed. - Dec. 3 IR, Words/Questions and answer the interpretive question Thurs. - Dec. 4 IR, 2nd Reading: "Superstitions" - T-Chart Fri. - Dec. 5 IR, "Superstitions"- Interpreting Words and Vocabulary Practice Week of Nov. 24-28 Students worked hard to finish "Chura and Marwe" and we will be watching The Princess Bride on Mon. and Tues. Students will complete a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting the movie with "Chura and Marwe". On Friday, progress reports were sent home with students who have a D or F grade; misssing work was noted on these reports. A, B and C grades were written in the students' planners. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Mon.-Nov. 24 Discuss Venn Diagram and work on the diagram as we watch The Princess Bride Tues.-Nov. 25 Finish The Princess Bride and the Venn Diagram, Dicuss comparisons/contrasts Wed.-Fri.- Nov. 26-28 Enjoy the holiday.
Week of November17-21 Grades were written in students' planners on Friday. Also, progress reports were sent home with students who have a D or F. Progress reports should be signed by a parent and returned on Monday. Thank you. Progress reports for all students will be sent home on December 4. This week, we will begin "Chura and Marwe", an African folktale. Monday- Nov. 17 IR, Text Opener for "Chura and Marwe" and 1st Reading: Unknown Words and Questions Tuesday-Nov. 18 IR, 2nd Reading with Directed Notes where someone is being cruel, kind or indifferent Wednesday-Nov.19-Early Dismissal IR, Interpreting Words and Vocabulary Map Thursday-Nov. 20 IR, Study Guide for test on "Chura and Marwe", Shared Inquiry Discussion Friday-Nov. 21 IR, Test: "Chura and Marwe", Begin Creative Writing
Week of November 10-14 The students did a great job writing their "The Mysteries of ____" poems. We are continuing "Bad Characters" where Emily's life changes when she gives in to negative peer pressure. Monday-Nov. 10 IR, "Bad Characters: Interpreting Words and Vocabulary Map Tuesday-Nov. 11 No School-Enjoy the Veteran's Day Holiday Wednesday-Nov. 12 IR, Study Guide for the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test for "Bad Characters" Thursday-Nov. 13 IR, Test on "Bad Characters", Shared Inquiry Discussion Friday-Nov. 14 IR, Begin Creative Writing for "Bad Characters" Week of November 3-7 Report cards go home on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The second 9 weeks has begun and students in periods 5 and 6 received a progress report on Friday if their grade was either a D or F. The other students' grades were written in their planners. Students in periods 2-3-4 will receive their grade or progress report on Monday. Monday-Nov. 3 IR, Creative Writing - Poetry: Students will write a poem titled "The Mysteries of __________ " (topic of their choice). Rubric will accompany the assignment and poems are due on Tuesday. Tuesday- Nov. 4 IR, Students may share their poems with the class, Binder check for "Mysteries of the Cabala", Background information for the next story "Bad Characters", Report Cards will be handed out during 6th period Wednesday-Nov. 5 IR, Text Opener for "Bad Characters" and begin 1st Reading: Unknown words and Questions, Early Release Thursday, Nov. 6 IR, Finish 1st Reading of "Bad Characters" Friday-Nov. 7 IR, 2nd Reading of "Bad Characters": Directed Notes
Week of October 27-31 Monday-Oct. 27 IR, Mysteries of the Cabala-2nd reading with directed notes and interpretive question Tuesday-Oct. 28 IR, Interpreting Words and Vocabulary Map(mysterious) Wednesday-Oct. 29 IR, Shared Inquiry Discussion Thursday-Oct. 30 IR, Evaluative Writing:Do you think life is mysterious or easy to understand? graphic organizer and rough draft Friday-Oct. 31 IR, Evaluative Writing-Final Draft Vision and Hearing Screening
Week of October 13-17 The first 9 weeks ends on Wednesday, October 22. Some students are missing assignments and I have told them what work they need to make up by Oct. 22. On Friday, Oct 17, I will write their current grades for this 9 weeks in their planners. Tickets for the in-school football game on Tuesday, October 21 at 2:45 are being sold during gym/health classes. Tickets are $3.00. Monday-Oct. 13 IR, "A Likely Place": Text Opener and begin 1st reading- Vocabulary and Questions Tuesday-Oct. 14 IR, " A Likely Place": continue 1st reading- Vocabulary and Questions Wednesday-October 15 IR, "A Likely Place": Finish 1st reading- Vocabulary Map, Questions,Comparison and Theme Thursday-Oct 15 IR, "A Likely Place": Interpreting Words and Interpretive Question Friday-October 17 IR, "A Likely Place": Shared Inquiry Discussion
Week of October 6-10 Students finished reading "My Greatest Ambition" and will be writing feature articles this week. Students please bring to class: colored pencils, markers and any age appropriate magazines. Thanks. We have a few short weeks left in this grading period; time has flown. Please check your child's planner for his/her current grade in Critical Thinking. Students do not have school on October 24, since it is a teacher planning day; report cards will go home on November 4. Early Release is this Wednesday, October 8. I hope students are enjoying class. I am enjoying teaching each of them. Monday-Oct. 6 IR, Complete graphic organizer for feature article and begin rough draft (Please remember to follow the rubric) Tuesday, Oct. 7 IR, Edit and revise rough draft for feature article (If not finished in class, then please finish for homework.) Wednesday-Oct. 8 IR, Final draft of feature article Early Release Thursday- Oct. 9 IR, Last day to complete final draft of feature article including artwork/illustrations (Check the rubric to make sure you have included all required details) Complete for h.w. if not finished in class. Friday- Oct. 9 IR, Feature articles turned in and shared with the class
Week of September 29 - October 3 We had a good week finishing "Raymond's Run" and working on the monologues: "Something I Dislike About School." All students did not finish on Friday, so we will complete them on Monday and share our ideas with the class. We will begin reading "My Greatest Ambition" on Tuesday. Students will complete the story and its vocabulary and comprehension activities. The writing assignment will be writing magazine articles. If you have any age appropriate magazines, please send them in with your child so we can use them in class. Thank you.
Monday- 9/29 IR, Finishing and sharing monologues Tuesday - 9/30 IR, Text Opener and 1st Reading for "My Greatest Ambition" (MGA)/5 Unknown Words and 3 Questions, Interpretive Question Wednesday - 10/1 IR, Review words and questions, Vocabulary Map Thursday - 10/2 IR, 2nd Reading "MGA", T-chart: where Morris shows "determination" and "does not show determination" Friday - 10/3 IR, Interpreting Wordsactivities "MGA" scoffer
Week of Sept 22-26 Re: Progress Reports
As a result of the District’s Paperwork Reduction Committee recommendations, we will only be sending official progress reports home once per quarter. The progress report sent home on September 11, 2008 will be the official report for the first nine weeks grading period. Individual teachers or teams may send progress reports home with students on a more frequent basis, but this is not required. Teachers will continue to provide scholarship warnings to those students whose grades have dropped significantly, are not meeting the standards or are in danger of failing. If you have questions about your student’s grade, you are encouraged to contact the teacher directly.
Thank you for your continued support! Ginger Rohrbaugh
9/22- Mon. IR 2nd Reading- "Raymond's Run": Directed Notes (This was the plan for Friday/Sept. 19 , but some of our assignments took longer than anticipated and we also visited the Media Center).
9/23 -Tues. IR Interpreting Words, "Raymond's Run" Int. Question: Why does Squeaky think that acting like flowers, fairies, or strawberries keeps girls from being worthy of respect?
9/24-Wed. IR Shared Inquiry Discussion "Raymond's Run" Early Release
9/25-Thurs. IR Monologue Graphic Organizer for monologue about something unfair at school
9/25 -Fri. IR Rough Draft for monologue--finish for homework if not completed in class
Week of September 15-19 Mon.-9/15 IR, "Through the Tunnel": Workbook pg. 5 and Shared Inquiry Discussion Tues. 9/16 IR, "Through the Tunnel": Workbook pg. 6/Creative Writing Wed.-9/17 IR, Complete "Through the Tunnel": Workbook pg. 7/Evaluative Writing Thurs.-9/18 IR, Visit to the Media Center Fri.-9/19 IR, "Raymond's Run": Text Opener and 1st Reading Week of September 8-12 I am pleased with the progress the students are making in Critical Thinking. We have finished the Starting Off Strong short stories and will begin the Jr. Great Books and Workbooks on Monday. Open House is Tuesday night at 6:30; hope to see you there. Early Release is Wednesday. Mon.-9/8 Tues.-9/9 IR,"Through the Tunnel" - Review words and questions, Word Maps Open House WED.-9/10 IR, "Through the Tunnel"-Begin Second Reading, Complete Directed Notes/ T-Chart where Jerry is acting like a Child or Grownup Early Release Thurs.- 9/11 IR, Continue Second Reading/Directed Notes of "Through the Tunnel", Progress Reports go home today Fri.- 9/12 IR, "Through the Tunnel"- Interpreting Words Activities: contrition, Interpretive Question: Why is Jerry able to over come his feeling of contrition and tell his mother what he really wants to do?
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