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Week of November 17
We are still looking at strategies for nonfiction this week.
Don't forget the project - due this Friday, November 21!
Date | Lesson (Advanced – 1st and 3rd period) |
Monday 11.17
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, review selected grammar topics, introduce new vocabulary words and system Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Make flashcards. Subject/Verb/Pronoun worksheet. |
Tuesday 11.18
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, evaluate progress made so far through Blue Diamond (Grammar) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Complete PED sentences. |
Wednesday 11.19
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, analyze the structure of a passage ( |
Thursday 11.20
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through pre-quiz, begin |
Friday 11.21
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through quiz, continue working on rough draft of |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 2nd period) |
Monday 11.17
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, review selected grammar topics, introduce new vocabulary words and system Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Make flashcards. Subject/Verb/Pronoun worksheet. |
Tuesday 11.18
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, evaluate progress made so far through Blue Diamond (Grammar) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Complete PED sentences. |
Wednesday 11.19
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, analyze the structure of a passage ( |
Thursday 11.20
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through pre-quiz, apply nonfiction strategies to “The Rhythms of Rap” Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project – due tomorrow! Study for quiz. |
Friday 11.21
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through quiz, continue analyzing “The Rhythms of Rap” Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 4th period) |
Monday 11.17
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, review selected grammar topics, introduce new vocabulary words and system Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Make flashcards. Subject/Verb/Pronoun worksheet. |
Tuesday 11.18
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, evaluate progress made so far through Blue Diamond (Grammar) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Complete PED sentences. |
Wednesday 11.19
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, identify organizational strategies for better reading, recognize main ideas and details in informational text Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. Complete PED paragraph. |
Thursday 11.20
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through pre-quiz, , analyze the structure of a passage ( |
Friday 11.21
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, assess vocabulary comprehension of “ped” words through quiz, apply nonfiction strategies to “The Rhythms of Rap” Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week of November 10
Our final project for this trimester will begin this week - be sure to get that rubric signed! The due date for the project is November 21.
We will also be starting a new unit on nonfiction. Everyone has a fresh start to keep that binder organized!
Date | Lesson (All classes) |
Monday 11.10 | Field trip! Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 11.11 | |
Wednesday 11.12
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, discuss field trip experiences using drama vocabulary, discuss graded work, collect contents of binder, identify characteristics of nonfiction, introduce casting agent project (due 11.21) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Get rubric signed. Work on project. |
Thursday 11.13
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, choose and read books based on personal criteria Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. |
Friday 11.14
| OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, identify organizational strategies for better reading, recognize main ideas and details in informational text Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on project. |
Week of November 3
We are finishing up our drama mini-unit, which will prepare us for our field trip on Monday!
Date | Lesson |
Monday 11.3 | Workday – no class. |
Tuesday 11.4 | Workday – no class. |
Wednesday 11.5 | OBJ: introduce daily oral language activities (practicing correct grammar and mechanics), select an adapted short story from our upcoming field trip to read and review, use dictionaries to define vocabulary found in original versions of stories Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Thursday 11.6 | OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, continue review of selected short story Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Friday 11.7 | OBJ: revise sentences using correct grammar and mechanics, continue reading short stories Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week of October 27
Ooooh, scary! This week we are looking at drama, starting with "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street," a Twilight Zone classic! We are also having our first Tiger Shark Blue Day! Every 100 Blue Notes equals a Blue Day, so be looking for those notes to sign and return! :)
The extra-credit project for this trimester is due on Friday. Students need to make a poster comparing the gubenatorial candidates on three issues. The poster shoudl include a chart showing where the candidates stand on those issues, a paragraph explaining which candidate the student would like to vote for, and a photograph of the candidate they would choose. The poster must be colorful and neat! Additional help on this project is available Thursday during lunch!
Date | Lesson (All Classes) |
Monday 10.27 | OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on extra-credit project (due Friday). |
Tuesday 10.28
| OBJ: asses progress so far through Blue Diamond Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on extra-credit project (due Friday). Organize binder. |
Wednesday 10.29 | OBJ: review Blue Diamond answers, define vocabulary words related to “drama” Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on extra-credit project (due Friday). |
Thursday 10.30 | OBJ: read and discuss “The Monsters are Due on |
Friday 10.31 | OBJ: watch Twilight Zone episode of “The Monsters are Due on |
Week of October 20
Have you been watching TV recently? If so, I'm sure you are tired of being bombarded with political ads! Unfortunately, you're about to see some more, right in your living room if you so choose! Our students will be creating their own ads this week, after analyzing articles and advertisements to find evidence of bias and persuasive techniques. So, if you haven't had enough, I'm sure our students will be happy to perform their "commercials" to entertain you!
Remember, please be sure to check the correct section for your class!
Date | Lesson (Advanced – 1st and 3rd periods) |
Monday 10.20
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, analyze news articles about the debate (look for examples of bias) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 10.21
| OBJ: compare candidates on issues, determine which issues are important to you and what your position is Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 10.22 | OBJ: evaluate candidates based on issues and character, decide which candidate to vote for, discuss examples of campaign ads, begin creating a commercial (skit) supporting your candidate Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Thursday 10.23 | OBJ: finalize script for campaign ad and rehearse with group Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Friday 10.24 | OBJ: assess comprehension through vocabulary quiz, present Presidential campaign commercials Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 2nd period) |
Monday 10.20
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, analyze news articles about the debate (look for examples of bias) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 10.21
| OBJ: compare candidates on issues, determine what your position is on selected topics Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 10.22 | OBJ: evaluate candidates based on issues and character, decide which candidate to vote for, discuss examples of campaign ads, begin creating a commercial (skit) supporting your candidate Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Thursday 10.23 | OBJ: finalize script for campaign ad and rehearse with group Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Friday 10.24 | OBJ: assess comprehension through vocabulary quiz, present Presidential campaign commercials Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 4th period) |
Monday 10.20
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, finish watching and discussing debate excerpts Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 10.21
| OBJ: analyze news articles about the debate (look for examples of bias) Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. Make vocabulary flashcards. |
Wednesday 10.22 | OBJ: discuss examples of campaign ads, begin creating a commercial (skit) supporting your candidate Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Thursday 10.23 | OBJ: finalize script for campaign ad and rehearse with group Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for vocabulary quiz. |
Friday 10.24 | OBJ: assess comprehension through vocabulary quiz, present Presidential campaign commercials Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week of October 13
Well, we finished up The Outsiders last week, and I think I can say pretty surely that it was a hit! Quite a few students commented that even though the movie was good, the book was much better! We all certainly enjoyed the "Greaser Breakfast" - thanks again to all!
This week we are beginning our Media Bias unit. We will be looking at the Presidential election coverage to determine where there is bias, and where there is objectivity. (My guess is we'll find some of both in all the major media outlets. Hopefully, more of the latter!)
Also, students will be turning in the contents of their binders so far (on Wednesday) - the papers should be organized according to their Table of Contents page, which you can find at the bottom of this schoolnotes page, under Flashcards.
First and third period - don't forget to finish your final drafts by Wednesday!
Date | Lesson - All Classes |
Monday 10.13
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, organize materials Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 10.14 | OBJ: assess progress so far through Blue Diamond Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 10.15 | OBJ: explain vocabulary words related to media bias, categorize statements about candidates as fact or opinion, follow instructions to complete voter registration application Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Extra credit: Watch (part of) the last Presidential debate - get parent signature to verify. |
Thursday 10.16
| OBJ: analyze excerpts from Presidential debate, restate in notes Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Friday 10.17 | OBJ: compare news articles about debate to look for bias Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Week of September 29
Our book drive has started, and so far we've collected about 10 books. Total. So if you've got any books at home you'd like to donate to our classroom library, please send them in before Friday! Remember, 5 books equal 1 hour of community service!
Also, we should be getting our t-shirts this week! We're going to look great on Friday!
Date | Lesson (Advanced - Periods 1 and 3) |
Monday 9.29 | OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, question how books influence our behavior Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 9.30 | OBJ: recognize parts of speech, identify the simple and complete predicate of a sentence, appraise quote from book in written response Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 10.1 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, continue reading novel Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Thursday 10.2
| OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, empathize with characters through journal writing Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Finish “Dally’s Journal.” |
Friday 10.3 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, assess comprehension and vocabulary acquisition Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Get interims signed. |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 2nd period) |
Monday 9.29
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, question how books influence our behavior Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 9.30 | OBJ: recognize parts of speech, identify the simple and complete predicate of a sentence, restate events in timeline Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for quiz tomorrow! |
Wednesday 10.1 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, assess comprehension of events so far through quiz Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Thursday 10.2
| OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, restate events in timeline Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Friday 10.3 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, restate events in timeline, empathize with characters through journal writing Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Finish “Dally’s Journal.” (Due Tuesday) |
Date | Lesson (Regular – 4th period) |
Monday 9.29
| OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria, question how books influence our behavior Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 9.30
| OBJ: recognize parts of speech, identify the simple and complete predicate of a sentence, decide how you would respond in a life-threatening situation Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Finish worksheet. |
Wednesday 10.1 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, restate events of Chapters in timeline Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Study for quiz tomorrow! |
Thursday 10.2 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, assess comprehension of events so far through quiz, restate events in timeline Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Friday 10.3 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete predicates, restate events in timeline, empathize with characters through journal writing Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Finish “Dally’s Journal.” (Due Tuesday) |
Week of September 22
The drama continues in our study of The Outsiders! Aaaah, teen angst - always entertaining.
Our t-shirt orders are wrapping up this Thursday - $7 each. Personal checks can be made payable to Bob Guzzo (our printer).
We are also collecting permission slips and money for our fall field trip to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The cost is $25 per student, due October 3.
Just in case there wasn't enough going on, we're also starting our Tiger Shark Book Drive to furnish a respectable classroom library for our students. The book drive will run through homerooms - this is a competition, so bring it on! Students will receive one hour of community service for donating 5 books, with a maximum of three hours earned. We will be sending home a booklet this week with lots of great book suggestions, but truly, we're open to anything you think would be interesting and appropriate for our students to read!
Finally, please remember that Thursday Sept.25 is an Early Release day. Thanks!
Date | Lesson (Advanced - Periods 1 and 3) |
Monday 9.22 | OBJ: choose and read book(s) based on personal criteria Homework: Read for 30 minutes. |
Tuesday 9.23 | OBJ: interpret Blue Diamond data, recognize parts of speech, identify the simple and complete subject of a sentence, analyze Robert Frost poem Homework: Finish worksheet. Read for 30 minutes. |
Wednesday 9.24 | OBJ: recognize simple and complete subjects, understand new vocabulary in context, describe how you would respond in a situation like Pony and Darry faced Homework: “Would You Be A Hero?” worksheet (due Friday). Read for 30 minutes. |