Friday, May 17 [1/2 day]
Thursday, May 16
- Thursday Activities
- Library: Last day for checkouts!
- Finish "Argument Paragraph: Trees"
Wednesday, May 15
- Wednesday Activities
- "Argument Paragraph: Real or Fake Christmas Trees"
- TURN IN
- "Argument Paragraph: Real or Fake Christmas Trees"
Tuesday, May 14
- STAR Testing: Reading
- Take your time and show how smart you are!
- Take your time and show how smart you are!
- Remaining Time: Revise or finish “All About Me” Blooket unless your name is listed below.
- PERSUASION PRACTICE:
- Sayge, Austin
- Sayge, Austin
- WRITING TEST:
- Mia, Dylan, Austen, Austin
- Mia, Dylan, Austen, Austin
- INFORMATIONAL TEXT: FINAL PROJECT
- Mia, Luke, Dylan, Austen, Austin
- Mia, Luke, Dylan, Austen, Austin
- TED TALK:
- Mia
- Mia
- FLOCAB: Parts of Speech
- Austin, Mia
- Austin, Mia
- PERSUASION PRACTICE:
Monday, May 13
- Monday Activities
- "Persuasion Practice"
- Google Classroom; turn in
- "Persuasion Practice"
Friday, May 10
- Makeup work from Thursday
- "Create-a-Blooket"
- Google Classroom
Thursday, May 9
- 3rd Hour: Library
- +2 to CATT=20 total
- 4th Hour:
- 3 SeeSaw Assignments:
- SeeSaw #1: “Grammar: Similes in Pop Culture”
- SeeSaw #2: “Grammar: Practicing Punctuation 1”
- SeeSaw #3: “We’re going on a Grammar Hunt!”
- Finish "Informational Text: Final"
- Improve "Writing Test"
- Read or study a Quizlet the rest of the hour
- 3 SeeSaw Assignments:
Wednesday, May 8
- Wednesday Activities
- Informational Reading:
- Final Project
- Informational Reading:
Tuesday, May 7
- Tuesday Activities
- Ted Talk Tuesday
- Writing Test
- Flocab: Parts of Speech
Monday, May 6
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- +2 C.A.T.T.
- [18 total by the end of the hour]
- +2 C.A.T.T.
- Sentence Survey #2
- Prefix, Root, Suffix #1
- Library:
Friday, May 3
- Friday Activities
- Sentence Scavenger Hunt
- TURN IN
- Sentence Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2
Wednesday, May 1
- Wednesday Activities
- "Finding Relevance"
- Google Classroom
- "Finding Relevance"
Tuesday, April 30
- Tuesday Activities
- "Decoding" assignment
- Google Classroom
- "Decoding" assignment
Monday, April 29
- Monday Activities
- Library [16 total rows in CATT]
- Reader's Connection
- Google Classroom
Friday, April 26
1. Q4 Review Practice
2. KWHL Chart
3. Makeup work
2. KWHL Chart
3. Makeup work
Thursday, April 25
Guest Teacher:
- Research based learning tool
- Toadzilla Summary
Tuesday, April 23 & Wednesday, April 24
- Test Prep Activities
- MSTEP!
- When you're done test, you MUST BE QUIET
- ONLY OPTIONS: Read a book or a Scope
Monday, April 22
- Monday Activities
- Library [14 total rows in CATT]
- Finish activities from Friday
Thursday [4th hour & Friday Sub Plan]
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
- The 4 C’s: Ted Talk
- TURN IN
- Flocabulary: Cause & Effect
- Take your time/take notes; NO REPEATS
- SeeSaw:
- FIRST: Nonfiction Text Structures Sort
- Submit
- SECOND: If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World…
- *MUST HAVE 4 LOCATIONS*
- Submit
- *MUST HAVE 4 LOCATIONS*
- FIRST: Nonfiction Text Structures Sort
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check grades; complete missing assignments
- Do something ELA-related:
- Quizlet, Blooket, read, write, or typing practice *quietly*
Wednesday, April 17
- Wednesday Activities
- "Smog" Outline & Summary
- turn in
- "Informational Text Features PRACTICE" [seesaw]
- turn in
- "Smog" Outline & Summary
Tuesday, April 16
Monday, April 15
- Library
- 12 total columns in CATT
- "Smog" Outline & Summary
- due today
Friday, April 12
- Friday Activities
- Read "Smog"
- Begin writing "Smog" Outline & Summary
- Read "Smog"
Thursday, April 11
- Thursday Activities
- Unpack the Prompt: Essay practice 14-15
- Informational Text Summary
Wednesday, April 10
- Wednesday Activities
- Unpack the Prompt: Essay practice 12-13
- Scavenger Hunt: Informational Text Features
Tuesday, April 9
- Tuesday Activities
- Unpack the Prompt: Essay practice 9-11
Monday, April 8
- Monday Activities
- Library
- 10 total columns in CATT
- Q3 Assessment
- SeeSaw Assignment:
- Text Features Assessment
- Practice Mode: Text Features
- Nonfiction Text Features
- Library
Friday, April 5
- "Deadly Hits" Summary Outline and Checklist
- due today -or- homework
Thursday, April 4
- Thursday Activities
- Evaluate "Deadly Hits" Summaries
- "Unpack the Prompt" #5-7
Wednesday, April 3
- Wednesday Activities
- "Unpack the Prompt" 1-4
- "Deadly Hits" Summary
- Google Classroom; due today or homework
Tuesday, April 2
- Library 3rd Hour
- +2 to C.A.T.T.
- 8 total columns in CATT by the end of the hour -or- homework
- +2 to C.A.T.T.
- Flocab: Partner Edition
- "Fiction vs. Nonfiction"
- Collaborate on all answers; all answers should match
- "Fiction vs. Nonfiction"
Thursday, Mar 21
- Thursday Activities
- "Two Degrees"
- Required reading and slides
- "Two Degrees"
Wednesday, Mar 20
- Wednesday Activities
- "Two Degrees"
- Required reading and slides
- "The 4 C's: Ted Talk:
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Two Degrees"
Tuesday, Mar 19
- Tuesday Activities
- Preposition Practice
- "Two Degrees"
- Required reading and slides
Monday, Mar 18
- Library:
- 6 total columns in CATT by the end of the hour -or- homework
- "Two Degrees"
- Reading and required slides
Friday, Mar 15
- Fun Friday @ the Gym
- "Two Degrees"
- Required reading only
Thursday, Mar 14
- Thursday Activities
- Q2 Retake
- "Two Degrees"
- Reading and required slides
Wednesday, Mar 13
- Wednesday Activities
- Literary Essay: Final Draft
- due today
- "Two Degrees"
- Reading and required slides
- Literary Essay: Final Draft
Tuesday, Mar 12
- Tuesday Activities
- Xello Lessons
- Complete Sentence Survey #2
- "Two Degrees"
- Reading and required slides
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- 6 total columns in CATT by the end of the hour -or- homework
- "Two Degrees"
- Reading and required slides
- Library:
Friday, Mar 8
- 10 minutes: Library
- Renew/check out
- "Two Degrees"
- 116-137
- Slide questions
Thursday, Mar 7
- Thursday Activities
- "Two Degrees"
- Slide #12 & #14
- "Two Degrees"
Wednesday, Mar 6
- Wednesday Activities
- Book of the Month
- Daily slides
- Literary Essay: Peer Edit #2
- Book of the Month
Tuesday, Mar 5
- Tuesday Activities
- Xello Lesson
- Book of the Month
Monday, Mar 4
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
- FIRST:
- Book of the Month:
- Listen to scheduled pages from "Two Degrees" pg. 26-44
- Audio links are in "Two Degrees: Book of the Month" in Google Classroom
- Use headphones if necessary
- Book of the Month:
- SECOND:
- Answer required slides from "Two Degrees: Book of the Month" in Google Classroom
- Slide #2--answer #2-4
- Slide #7--answer figurative language for pg. 19
- Slide #9--find a word that you don't know and complete the page
- Slide #12--fill in at least 2 observations for the locations you've read so far
- Answer required slides from "Two Degrees: Book of the Month" in Google Classroom
- THIRD:
- Answer required slides from "Two Degrees: Day 1 Activity" in Google Classroom
- Slide 1: Answer for any pages you've read so far
- Slide 2: Summarize pg 26-44
- Answer required slides from "Two Degrees: Day 1 Activity" in Google Classroom
- FOURTH:
- Flocabulary: Context Clues
- Linked in Google Classroom
- NO RESETS--take your time and do well the first time through
- Flocabulary: Context Clues
- Remaining Time:
- Do something ELA-related [typing games are OK today]
Friday, Mar 1
- Book of the Month:
- "Two Degrees"
Thursday, Feb 29
- Thursday Activities
- Quarter Assessment
- Literary Essay: Peer Edit #2
Wednesday, Feb 28
- Wednesday Activities
- "Literary Essay: Peer Edit #1"
- Assigned partners; due today
- "Literary Essay: Peer Edit #1"
Tuesday, Feb 27
- Tuesday Activities
- Literary Essay Rough Draft
Monday, Feb 26
- Monday Activities
- Library
- +2 in CATT
- 4 total by the end of the hour
- +2 in CATT
- Library
Friday, Feb 23
- Makeup Work; turn in/revise all assignments
Thursday, Feb 22
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW
- FIRST:
- Flocab: "Writing a Thesis"
- Use your own headphones or borrow from the PINK DRAWERS
- DUE TODAY
- Use your own headphones or borrow from the PINK DRAWERS
- Flocab: "Writing a Thesis"
- SECOND:
- "TSB Literary Essay: Rough Draft Outline"
- DUE TODAY
- "TSB Literary Essay: Rough Draft Outline"
- Remaining Time Options:
- ELA-related activities
Wednesday, Feb 19
- Wednesday Activities
- "Literary Essay Study #2"
- "TBS Literary Essay: Step #2
Tuesday, Feb 20
- Tuesday Activities
- *new Library assignment* "C.A.T.T."
- 2 total rows
- "How to Build a Literary Essay"
- Google Classroom
- *new Library assignment* "C.A.T.T."
Thursday, Feb 15
- Thursday Activities
- TSB Workbook Complete and REVISE [C.U.P.S. editing]
- TSB Literary Essay: Step 1
- due today
Wednesday, Feb 14
- Wednesday Activities <3
- "Touching Spirit Bear" workbook
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Touching Spirit Bear" workbook
Tuesday, Feb 13
- Tuesday Activities
- Theme Study
Monday, Feb 12
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- 19 rows of FLATT
- TURN IN
- 19 rows of FLATT
- "Theme & Conflict Study"
- Finish with team and TURN IN
- Library:
Friday, Feb 9
- Friday Activities
- "Theme & Conflict Study"
Thursday, Feb 8
- Thursday Activities
- TSB Packet due
Wednesday, Feb 7
- Wednesday Activities
- Finish TSB
- Finish entire packet
- Specific page instructions are linked in today's slideshow
Tuesday, Feb 6
- Tuesday Activities
- TSB Ch. 26-27
Monday, Feb 5
- 3rd Hour: LIBRARY
- +2 to FLATT
- 17 total by the end of the hour
- +2 to FLATT
- 4th Hour:
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Figurative Language Challenge
- Move desks to sit with your HOME TEAM
- Google Classroom--TURN IN AT THE END OF THE HOUR NO MATTER WHAT!!!
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Figurative Language Challenge
Friday, Feb 2
- TSB:
- Read Ch. 21-24
- Complete packet ?s and chpt summaries in Google Classroom
Thursday, Feb 1
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
AAA TODAY-Stay in the room and work on something ELA related. We will complete our TRAILS lesson when I'm back.
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW :)
AAA TODAY-Stay in the room and work on something ELA related. We will complete our TRAILS lesson when I'm back.
Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW :)
- FIRST:
- Flocabulary "Themes in Literature"
- Pass all activities with at least 60% for credit
- Flocabulary "Themes in Literature"
- SECOND:
- Read TSB Ch. 19-20 BY YOURSELF
- Complete packet chapter questions by yourself
- Type Chapter Summaries by yourself
- THIRD:
- ELA-related *quiet* activity
- Quizlets, Blookets, SeeSaw activities, Typing practice, Read a novel
- ELA-related *quiet* activity
Wednesday, Jan 31
- Wednesday Activities
- STAR makeup testing
Tuesday, Jan 30
- Tuesday Activities
- STAR testing
- TSB Ch. 18
Monday, Jan 29
- Monday Activities
- Library
- FLATT 15 total columns
- TSB Ch. 15-16
- Packet work and chpt. summaries
- Library
Friday, Jan 26
Thursday, Jan 25
- Library (in the classroom)
- +2 rows to FLATT
- 13 total
- +2 rows to FLATT
Tuesday, Jan 16
- Figurative Language Review from memory!
- SU, HU, PU
- Exam Study Guide Review
- TURN IN
- Exam Review Games
Friday, Jan 12
Fun Friday/Makeup Work
Thursday, Jan 11
Wednesday, Jan 10
Tuesday, Jan 9
Monday, Jan. 8
- Monday Activities
Friday, Dec. 22
- Fun Friday/Makeup Work
Thursday, Dec. 21
- Thursday Activities
- TSB Ch. 12-13
- Packet ?s and Chapter Summaries
- TSB Ch. 12-13
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- Wednesday Activities
- TSB Ch. 9-11
- Packet ?s and Chapter Summaries
- TSB Ch. 9-11
Tuesday, Dec. 19
- Tuesday Activities
- TSB Ch. 7-8
- Packet ?s and Chapter Summaries
- TSB Ch. 7-8
Monday, Dec. 18
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- +2 rows in FLATT
- 9 Total
- +2 rows in FLATT
- TSB Chapter Summaries
- Google Classroom
- Library:
Friday, Dec. 15
- Friday Activities
- DD #181-184
- TSB Ch. 3-5
- Answer packet questions
Thursday, Dec. 14
- Thursday Activities
- DD #177-180
- Notes on Alliteration
- Perfect Paragraph Packet
- Finish and Turn In
- TSB:
- Read Ch. 3-pg. 34; answer packet questions
Wednesday, Dec. 13
- Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
- Complete the following activities IN THE ORDER GIVEN BELOW :)
- FIRST:
- Typing Trainer #6
- TURN IN
- Typing Trainer #6
- SECOND:
- Ted Ed: The 4 C's
- TURN IN
- Ted Ed: The 4 C's
- THIRD:
- Flocabulary: Commas
- Go to the Flocabulary website to complete this lesson
- Flocabulary: Commas
- FOURTH:
- Sit with assigned groups and begin "Christmas Challenge"
- TURN IN if you complete this today
- Sit with assigned groups and begin "Christmas Challenge"
- If you have remaining time:
- Work on Ugly Sweater competition
- *Must be school appropriate
- Study ELA quizlets and Blookets
- Located in Google Classroom
- Work on Ugly Sweater competition
Tuesday, Dec. 12
- Tuesday Activities
- # 173-176
- TSB Ch. 1-2
- Read
- Complete packet questions
- Add to character page
Monday, Dec. 11
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- Add 2 rows to FLATT
- DD 169-172
- Flocab: Characters
- Library:
Friday, Dec. 8
- Makeup Work/Fun Friday activities
Thursday, Dec. 7
- Thursday Activities
- PPP pg. 12
- TSB Ch. 1
- Read and answer packet questions
- Snowman Competition
- Seesaw.com
- 8th graders will vote next THURSDAY for the winner :)
Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Wednesday Activities
- DD #161-164
- "Touching Spirit Bear" [TSB] books
- Assign & Complete pages 1-5 of TSB packet
Tuesday, Dec. 5
- Tuesday Activities
- DD #157-160
- PPP pg. 8-10
- Memoir: Final Draft
Monday, Dec. 4
- Monday Activities
- Library: Add 2 rows to FLATT
- 5 total rows
- DD #153-156
- PPP pg. 7
- Library: Add 2 rows to FLATT
Friday, Dec. 1
Makeup Work and/or Fun Friday
Thursday, Nov. 30
Students, I am at RESA today, so I will be available through email if you have any questions. Please help the guest teacher with attendance.
If your name is left or if you are missing any of the assignments listed below, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday, which in the gym tomorrow. Those eligible for Fun Friday, remember to bring gym shoes or clothes to change out if you want to participate.
If your name is left or if you are missing any of the assignments listed below, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday, which in the gym tomorrow. Those eligible for Fun Friday, remember to bring gym shoes or clothes to change out if you want to participate.
- AAA today:
- You will remain in my classroom for TRAILS, but you will use this time as a study hour. I will teach the TRAILS lesson next week :)
- FIRST:
- Borrow headphones to complete Flocabulary: "Growth Mindset"
- You will only be allowed *ONE RESET* per activity, so take your time and pay attention.
- Borrow headphones to complete Flocabulary: "Growth Mindset"
- SECOND:
- Finish "Typing Trainer #5" if necessary
- If you have finished both assignments above, do something ELA-related until your group is ready to continue working on "Pixar Plot Line Activity"
- *New activities added to SeeSaw
- If you have finished both assignments above, do something ELA-related until your group is ready to continue working on "Pixar Plot Line Activity"
- Finish "Typing Trainer #5" if necessary
- THIRD:
- Create desk tables to continue working on "Pixar Plot Line Activity"
- Remember to use headphones; view videos, discuss and type all answers together as a team
- Create desk tables to continue working on "Pixar Plot Line Activity"
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with completing assignments, you will be ineligible for Fun Friday.
- FIRST [~22 minutes to complete]:
- "Typing Trainer #5"
- TURN IN & do something ELA related until the rest of your team is ready to work on Chart #3
- "Typing Trainer #5"
- SECOND [~15 minutes to complete]:
- Move desks into tables and work with assigned teams to complete "Prefix, Root, Suffix Chart #3"
- TURN IN
- Move desks into tables and work with assigned teams to complete "Prefix, Root, Suffix Chart #3"
- THIRD [remainder of the hour/s]:
- Borrow or go get your headphones to complete as much as possible on "PIXAR PLOT LINE STUDY"
- Work with the same assigned teams
- Start watching video clips at the same time; discuss all answers before typing them onto the plot line slide.
- TURN IN if you finish all slides
- Borrow or go get your headphones to complete as much as possible on "PIXAR PLOT LINE STUDY"
- Remaining Time:
- Do something ELA related or work on assignments from other classes
Tuesday, Nov. 28
- Tuesday Activities
- Check #117-151
- Turn in
- PPP pg. 3-5
- Paragraph Evaluations
- Check #117-151
Monday, Nov. 27
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Monday, Nov. 20
Friday, Nov. 17
- Flocabulary: Fiction Genres
- Sentence Type Survey #1
- Sentence Type Survey #2
Thursday, Nov. 16
- Thursday Activities
- DD #113-116
- Memoir: Peer Edit #3
Wednesday, Nov. 15
- Wednesday Activities
- DD 109-112
- Animal Paragraph Evaluations
Tuesday, Nov. 14
- Tuesday Activities
- DD 105-108
- Memoir: Endings and Titles
- Library 11/13 (on the 14th)
Monday, Nov. 13
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with behavior, you will be ineligible for the next Fun Friday.
- 3rd Hour: Library
- Bring the Chromebook cart
- Complete "Library Assignment 11/13"
- Google Classroom; due today
- 4th Hour:
- FIRST: Typing Trainer #4
- Google Classroom; due today
- SECOND: Flocabulary: Simple and Compound Sentences
- due today
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check grades; complete missing assignments
- SeeSaw, quizlet, blooket, typing practice, read
- FIRST: Typing Trainer #4
Friday, Nov. 10
- Memoir Peer Edit #2
Thursday, Nov. 9
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with behavior, you will be ineligible for the next Fun Friday.
- Scope: Code Talker
- Google Classroom; work with assigned groups
- Due today; turn in when completed
- If you have remaining time:
- Do something ELA-related:
- Quizlet, Blooket, SeeSaw, read, typing practice
- Do something ELA-related:
Wednesday, Nov. 8 [1/2 day]
- Wednesday Activities
- DD #101-104
- Finish Memoir Peer Edit #1
- Review Thursday's sub plan
Tuesday, Nov. 7
- Tuesday Activities
- DD #97-100
- SeeSaw: Personification
- Memoir Peer Edit #1 (cont.)
Monday, Nov. 6
- Monday Activities
- DD #93-96
- Memoir Peer Edit #1
Friday, Nov. 3
- Mindful Moment [1:00]
- SU, HU, PU:
- Plans tonight/this weekend?
- Q1 review
- Take Q1 Assessment (again :)
- Active Test Taking for credit
- Turn in 2 stacks
- Do something ELA-related until we move on as a class
- Quizlet, Blooket, SeeSaw, or Read
- Last Team Standing #2
- "I'm going camping..."
- x3 prizes
- Free Time if...
- "Memoir Revision #5" is completed CORRECTLY and turned in
- Flocab "Self-Compassion" is completed
Thursday, Nov. 2
- Thursday Activities
- DD #89-92
- Read Scope play
Wednesday, Nov. 1
- Wednesday Activities
- DD #86-88
- Memoir Revision #4
- Flocabulary: Self-Compassion
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; the class roster is taped on the wall behind my desk, so please help the guest teacher with attendance. If your name is left or there are any issues with behavior, you will be ineligible for the next Fun Friday.
Complete the lesson below in the order it appears.
Complete the lesson below in the order it appears.
- FIRST:
- Check your ELA grade in PowerSchools
- Email [email protected] to receive credit on any assignments that you've turned in or improved
- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY I CAN MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR GRADE :)
- SECOND:
- Memoir: Revision #3:
- Go to Google Classroom, click "Memoir Revision #3"
- View "Memoir" slides 56-60
- View "Teacher Memoir Example"
- Unsubmit your Rough Draft to add/ensure that you have at least 5 transition words/phrases, spaced throughout your memoir
- TURN BACK IN when completed
- Do something ELA-related until your team is ready to work on Halloween Animals
- New SeeSaw activities have been added!
- Go to Google Classroom, click "Memoir Revision #3"
- Memoir: Revision #3:
- THIRD:
- "Halloween Animals Figurative Language"
- Today is the last day to make each sentence as good as it can get!
- Poor product=independent assignment for everyone; please start with #1 and edit each sentence with your teams
- Today is the last day to make each sentence as good as it can get!
- "Halloween Animals Figurative Language"
Monday, Oct. 30
- Monday Activities
- Library:
- SeeSaw--"Halloween Costume: Character Edition"
- DD #81-84
- Figurative Language: Halloween Animals
- Almost out of time! Double check all sentences with your group, starting with #1.
- Library:
Friday, Oct. 27
- 3rd Hour=Fun Friday @ the gym
- 4th Hour= Makeup missing assignments & games/activities
Thursday, Oct. 26
Fun Friday @ the gym is tomorrow, so let's work off that extra time today--stay focused & be a leader! You can bring in games/activities for 4th hour :)
- Thursday Activities
- DD #77-80
- Rough Draft Revision #2
- Figurative Language Practice: Halloween Animals
Wednesday, Oct. 25
- Wednesday Activities
- DD #73-76
- Q1 Assessment
- Rough Draft Revision #1
Tuesday, Oct. 24
- 3rd Hour: Mindfulness w/ Mrs. Sutherland
- Tuesday Plans
- DD #69-72
Monday, Oct. 23
- Monday Plans
- Library 10/23
- Google Classroom; due today
- DD #65-68
- 12:00:
- Memoir Rough Draft
- TURN IN
- Memoir Rough Draft
- Begin "Halloween Animals" Group Activity
- Library 10/23
Friday, Oct. 20
- Figurative Language Review
- Writing Process #3:
- Google Classroom; TURN IN
- Remaining Time=Something quiet :)
- Be sure all Google Classroom ELA assignments are turned in
- Be sure all required SeeSaw assignments are turned in
- Edit/Improve "Pumpkin Story"
- Continue decorating pumpkin to reflect the 4 adjectives in your story
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
Thursday, Oct. 19
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #61-64
- Figurative Language Cheat Sheet:
- Add "metaphor"
- Finish "I'm going camping..." from yesterday
- Memoir Review
- Writing Process #2: Prewriting Brainstorm
- Google Classroom; TURN IN WHEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY
- Writing Process #2: Prewriting Brainstorm
- Remaining Time Options:
- FIRST--finish "Row Rumble" assignment in Google Classroom
- SECOND--Work on Pumpkin Project story
- Underline your 4 adjectives; TURN IN
- THIRD--Begin decorating your pumpkin (stacked on top of the file cabinet
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
Wednesday, Oct. 18
*Students on the field trip will complete the same lesson next week*
- FIRST:
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- SECOND:
- "Complete Sentence Survey #2"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Complete Sentence Survey #2"
- THIRD:
- Read for at least 25:00
- Book Snap: Figurative Language
- Read for at least 25:00
- Remaining Time Options:
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1 and/or #2" if necessary and add a SIMILE to each
- (in notebooks)
- If that is done correctly:
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1 and/or #2" if necessary and add a SIMILE to each
Tuesday, Oct. 17
- SU, HU, PU:
- DD #57-60
- Review Figurative Language
- Row Rumble
- Turned into an assignment in Google Classroom due to lack of focus and collaboration
- Write and label #1-7 in the "Class Comments"
- Journal #2:
- Add a 'simile'
- Memoir Study:
- Review
- Writing Process Step #1
- Google Classroom; TURN IN when completed
- Finish all work from last week
- Google Classroom and SeeSaw assignments will be added to PowerSchools this week
- Pumpkin Project
- due ASAP so I can display :)
- Actual due date: Oct. 31 for a grade
- If that is done correctly:
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
Monday, Oct. 16
- Library
- Library Assignment 10/16
- Google Classroom
- Library Assignment 10/16
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #53-56
- Review Memoir & Universal Lesson
- Finish all work from last week
- Google Classroom and required SeeSaw assignments will be added to PowerSchools this week
- Pumpkin Project
- due ASAP so I can display :)
- Actual due date: Oct. 31 for a grade
Friday, Oct. 13
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today; the class roster is taped on the wall behind my desk, so please help the guest teacher with attendance. Complete the lesson below in the order it appears.
Yesterday, 16 out of 24 of you did not turn in the assignment. This shows me that you are unable to find success working in groups. Today, you will do everything independently (by yourself). If there are any missing assignments or comments from the guest teacher, Fun Friday will be cancelled until you prove that you've earned it.
Yesterday, 16 out of 24 of you did not turn in the assignment. This shows me that you are unable to find success working in groups. Today, you will do everything independently (by yourself). If there are any missing assignments or comments from the guest teacher, Fun Friday will be cancelled until you prove that you've earned it.
- FIRST:
- Finish "Prefix, Root, Suffix: CHART #1"
- Finish this assignment by yourself
- Google Classroom; due yesterday-turn in today for partial credit or email [email protected] with an explanation as to why it wasn't completed on the due date
- Finish "Prefix, Root, Suffix: CHART #1"
- SECOND:
- Complete "Most Fascinating Animal" paragraph
- Google Classroom; due today
- Complete "Most Fascinating Animal" paragraph
- THIRD:
- "Theme and Conflict Study"
- Use Headphones; Complete as much as possible until the end of the hour
- "Theme and Conflict Study"
Thursday, Oct. 12
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today. Please complete the lesson below in the order it appears.
- FIRST:
- "Prefix, Root, Suffix: CHART #1"
- Create desk tables and your own groups of 3-5 people
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Prefix, Root, Suffix: CHART #1"
- Remaining Time Options:
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary and add a SIMILE
- (in notebooks)
- If that is done correctly:
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary and add a SIMILE
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Students, there will be a guest teacher in the room today. Please complete the lesson below in the order it appears. *Students on the field trip will complete the same lesson next week*
- FIRST:
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- SECOND:
- "Complete Sentence Survey #2"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Complete Sentence Survey #2"
- THIRD:
- Read for at least 25:00
- Book Snap: Figurative Language
- Read for at least 25:00
- Remaining Time Options:
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary and add a SIMILE
- (in notebooks)
- If that is done correctly:
- Review a Class Competition Quizlet
- Complete Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Play an ELA-related Blooket
- Read a novel
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary and add a SIMILE
Tuesday, Oct. 10
- SU, HU, PU:
- DD #49-52
- Figurative Language for Tactile Learners
- Take notes on "simile"
- Memoir:
- Share Journal #1
- Add on to brainstorm: "Scars: Part 2"
- In notebooks
- Evaluate "Rough Draft" memoir
- Google Classroom
- Book Snap: Figurative Language
- Class discussion/review
Monday, Oct. 9
- Library (in the classroom)
- During the hour, complete a "Book Snap" on SeeSaw.com
- Read the entire hour, even if you complete the book snap :)
- Partner Flocabulary:
- "Primary vs. Secondary Sources"
- Watch the video at the same time (use headphones)
- Write notecard sentences together
- They should be exactly the same--talk it out and edit by looking at each other's screens
- Complete "Read & Respond"
- Must score the exact same; pass with at least 60% or request a reset
- Complete "Quiz"
- Must score the exact same; pass with at least 60% or request a reset
- "Primary vs. Secondary Sources"
- Remaining Time Options:
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary
- (in notebooks)
- SECOND--finish today's book snap if necessary
- If those are both done:
- Class Competition Quizlet
- Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
- FIRST--finish "Journal #1" if necessary
Friday, Oct. 6
- Fun Friday!
- Eligible if:
- All ELA work is completed correctly and turned in
- If not, finish/edit and turn in
- If not, finish/edit and turn in
- All ELA work is completed correctly and turned in
- Classes who lost time:
- That amount of minutes on Quizlet: Review Journal #1-volunteers read
- Eligible if:
- Options [no phones]:
- Games on Chromebooks
- Card games:
- I have memory and regular cards
- Little basketball game
- Keep track of all 3 "basketballs"!!!
- Create beautiful art (Youtube "How to Draw"--Halloween stuff :)
- I have markers, colored pencils, paper, etc.
- Listen to music w headphones
- Borrow headphones or get your own
- Read something
- Work on something for another class
- Sit and talk with peers
Thursday, Oct. 5
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #45-48
- Scope: The Mystery of Superstition Mountain
- Desk tables; work with assigned groups
- Work together; Turn in together
- Desk tables; work with assigned groups
- Memoir Brainstorm #3: [In BRAINSTORM section of notebooks]
- "Scars"
- Journal #1
- Class discussion
- Class Competition
Wednesday, Oct. 4
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #41-44
- Review "Math Problems"
- Memoir Brainstorm #2: [In BRAINSTORM section of notebooks]
- Notes on Universal Lesson
- "Boundin"
- Google Classroom; turn in
- "Boundin"
- Class Competition
Tuesday, Oct. 3
- First:
- "Typing Trainer #2"
- Google Classroom; Turn In
- "Typing Trainer #2"
- SECOND:
- Go to SeeSaw.com and complete "How to Stay Calm Under Pressure"
- *Borrow headphones from me or use your own
- You may have to sign-in to TedEd using your student Google account
- Go to SeeSaw.com and complete "How to Stay Calm Under Pressure"
- THIRD:
- Complete "Math Problems: Memoir Study"
- Move desks into tables
- Sit with assigned group-adjust groups if necessary
- Each person in the group is responsible for their own assignment; discuss all answers and turn in as a team
- Complete "Math Problems: Memoir Study"
- If you have time remaining:
- Class Competition Quizlet
- Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
Monday, Oct. 2
- Library
- Last 10:00= "Library Assignment 10/2"
- Google Classroom; TURN IN
- Last 10:00= "Library Assignment 10/2"
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #37-40
- Blooket Review:
- ELA Midterm
- If you have time remaining:
- Class Competition Quizlet
- Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
Friday, Sept. 29 [Guest Teacher]
- TO START CLASS:
- Read a book for 20:00
- After 20:00, complete "Book Snap" in SeeSaw
- SeeSaw.com--> Turn In by clicking the GREEN CHECK MARK
- After 20:00, complete "Book Snap" in SeeSaw
- Read a book for 20:00
- Create desk tables
- Sit with assigned group--due to absent students, you may have to adjust groups; please be sure to have at least 3 people in a group and no more than 5 people if possible
- SeeSaw.com
- "Notice and Note" activities:
- FIRST: NOTICE AND NOTE - CONTRASTS and CONTRADICTIONS (PRESTO)
- View video together-using headphones! Discuss response before typing on your own entry; EDIT before submitting with the green check mark
- SECOND: NOTICE AND NOTE - AHA MOMENT - Snack Attack
- View video together-using headphones! Discuss response before typing on your own entry; EDIT before submitting with the green check mark
- THIRD: NOTICE AND NOTE - TOUGH QUESTION - "GLUED"
- View video together-using headphones! Discuss response before typing on your own entry; EDIT before submitting with the green check mark
- FIRST: NOTICE AND NOTE - CONTRASTS and CONTRADICTIONS (PRESTO)
- "Notice and Note" activities:
- If you have time remaining:
- Class Competition Quizlet
- Additional SeeSaw activities
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
Thursday, Sept. 28
- SU, HU, PU
- DD #33-36
- 1 Round of CC
- 10:00--Finish "Memoir Scavenger Hunt"
- If you have time remaining, I should see you practicing a CLASS COMPETITION QUIZLET
- Discuss Scavenger Hunt as a class
- Notice and Note
- Take notes in Journal "Notes" section
Wednesday, Sept. 27
- Daily Dilemma #29-32
- Memoir: Scavenger Hunt for "S'mores"
- Google Classroom; Complete with team and TURN IN
- Remaining Time Options:
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
- If you finish something late, email [email protected] for credit once completed
- Complete your choice of activities in SeeSaw (new activities added!)
- Practice Typing skills linked in Google Classroom
- Practice a quizlet in Google Classroom
- Read a novel
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
Tuesday, Sept. 26
- Daily Dilemma #25-28
- Team Builders
- Journals?
- Notes on Memoir
- Memoir Practice
- Notes on Memoir
Monday, Sept. 25
- 3rd Hour: LIBRARY!
- Bring Chromebook Cart to the Library
- Complete "Library Assignment 9/25" the LAST 10 MINUTES
- Google Classroom; due today
- 4th Hour:
- Flocabulary: "Internet Safety"
- Watch and LISTEN to the video (borrow headphones if necessary)
- Write NOTECARDS:
- Write in complete sentences; use CUPS editing
- BREAK IT DOWN
- READ AND RESPOND
- Must pass with 60% or above OR email [email protected] to request a reset
- QUIZ
- Must pass with 60% or above OR email [email protected] to request a reset
- Flocabulary: "Internet Safety"
- Remaining Time Options:
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
- If you finish something late, email [email protected] for credit once completed
- Complete your choice of activities in SeeSaw (new activities added!)
- Practice Typing skills linked in Google Classroom
- Practice a quizlet in Google Classroom
- Read a novel
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
Friday, Sept 22
- Fun Friday @ the Gym!
- Complete all missing assignments
- 4th Hour:
- Fun Friday in the Classroom
- Complete all missing assignments
- Fun Friday in the Classroom
Thursday, Sept 21
FUN FRIDAY at the GYM TOMORROW! MUST HAVE GYM SHOES TO PARTICIPATE ON THE GYM FLOOR!!!!
To be eligible, the following must be true:
To be eligible, the following must be true:
- All assignments for ELA have been completed and turned in:
- Learning Style Study
- Learning Style Survey
- Partner Survey
- Library 9/18
- How to be a Good Listener
- Typing Trainer #1
- Flocabulary
- Vision Board
- Scope: Mystery of Superstition Mountain Part I
- If you're missing any of the assignments above, you will spend time working on that down at the gym in a safe area until you're caught up :)
- SU, HU, PU:
- Daily Dilemma practice
- Memoir: BIG MIKE
- Google Classroom; work with assigned team and TURN IN AT THE SAME TIME :)
- Remaining Time Options:
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
- If you finish something late, email [email protected] for credit once completed
- Complete your choice of activities in SeeSaw (new activities added!)
- Practice a quizlet in Google Classroom
- Read a novel
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
- Scope Study: "The Mystery of Superstition Mountain"
- Google Classroom; STOP at "Is This Mountain Cursed?" and TURN IN
- Finish "BIG MIKE" if necessary
- Remaining Time Options:
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
- If you finish something late, email [email protected] for credit once completed
- Complete your choice of activities in SeeSaw (new activities added!)
- Practice a quizlet in Google Classroom
- Read a novel
- Be sure all ELA Google Classroom assignments are turned in
Wednesday, Sept 20
- SU, HU, PU:
- Daily Dilemma practice
- DD #17-20
- 1 Round of CC
- Scope Play
- Quizlet Live Competitions
Tuesday, Sept 19
- FYI: Progress reports go out soon, which means Fun Friday will be held in the gym this week! To be eligible for Fun Friday, you must have all ELA work turned in and have a good report with the substitute; if your name is left, you will be ineligible to participate. Please use headphones to complete the following in the order listed below.
- FIRST:
- *Use headphones* "How to be a Good Listener"
- Google Classroom; TURN IN
- *Use headphones* "How to be a Good Listener"
- SECOND:
- Typing Trainer #1
- Google Classroom--read instructions to take screen shots of each timed activity; TURN IN
- Typing Trainer #1
- THIRD:
- SeeSaw Activity "Getting to Know You"
- Turn in with the GREEN CHECK MARK
- SeeSaw Activity "Getting to Know You"
- Remaining Time Options:
- Be sure all ELA assignments have been completed and turned in
- Check PowerSchools and complete missing work for other classes
- Study a Class Competition Quizlet linked in Google Classroom (NEW ONE ADDED!)
- Play Match, Test, etc.
- Practice typing skills from the sites linked in Google Classroom
- Read a book
Monday, Sept 18
- LIBRARY!
- "Library Assignment 9/18"
- due today
- "Library Assignment 9/18"
- SU, HU, PU:
- Peak and Pit of your weekend?
- Best and Worst part [Monday isn't the weekend]
- EXTRA TIME?
- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- What did you have for breakfast today?
- Peak and Pit of your weekend?
- "Flocabulary: The Phantom Tollbooth"
- Watch Video
- Write notecards: GIVENS COUNT!
- Break it Down
- Read and Respond
- Quiz (pass with at least a 60% or request a reset)
- Remaining Time Options:
- OPTION 1: Study a Quizlet linked in Google Classroom until we move on (NEW ONE ADDED!)
- OPTION 2: Read your library book/finish library assignment
Friday, Sept 15
- SU, HU, PU:
- What are your weekend plans?
- Try to have 3 things to talk about--
- What do you hope to do? Where do you hope to go? Why do you want to do that? etc...
- Try to have 3 things to talk about--
- EXTRA TIME?
- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- What did you have for breakfast today?
- What did you do yesterday after school?
- What are your weekend plans?
- Chromebooks:
- FIRST:
- Learning Style Study
- SECOND:
- Learning Style Survey
- THIRD:
- "Vision Board"
- Make sure it's ready to present; edit if necessary
- "Vision Board"
- FOURTH (options):
- OPTION 1: Study a Quizlet linked in Google Classroom until we move on (NEW ONE ADDED!)
- OPTION 2: Read your library book
- FIRST:
- Figurative Language Notes:
- Vision Board Presentations
- Class Competition
Thursday, Sept 14
[during pictures 3rd Hour]
- Work on "Vision Board" at SeeSaw.com
- Click the GREEN CHECK MARK to turn in :)
- SU, HU, PU:
- Write down your 3 favorite things to eat for DINNER
- EXTRA TIME?
- Which foods do you both like/dislike?
- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- What did you do yesterday after school?
- EXTRA TIME?
- Write down your 3 favorite things to eat for DINNER
- Read play "Rogue Enchantments"
- Remaining Time:
- Class Competition
Wednesday, Sept 13
- Row Rumble
- Winning team can leave early for lunch!
- 1 Round of CC
- "The Legend of Sleep Hollow"
- First 14 students; everyone else will get a chance to read tomorrow! :)
- SU, HU, PU:
- Write your top 3 favorite MOVIES on an exit quiz
- EXTRA TIME?
- Discuss pros and cons of each movie
- Which movies do you both like/dislike?
- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- EXTRA TIME?
- Write your top 3 favorite MOVIES on an exit quiz
- Partner Quiz
- Turn in at the same time!
- Remaining Time Options:
- Continue working on SeeSaw activity "Vision Board:
- Click the 3 little dots; click "edit"
- Study Class Competition Quizlet (linked in Google Classroom)
- Practice typing skills (linked in Google Classroom)
- Continue working on SeeSaw activity "Vision Board:
Tuesday, Sept 12
- Sign up for Google Classroom
- 7th Grade ELA: uurjrnq
- Take the "Complete Sentence Survey #1" in Google Classroom
- Sign up for SeeSaw.com
- Enter code MMDZ TFKQ
- Begin "Vision Board" assignment
- Practice Typing Skills AT THIS WEBSITE ONLY
- At least 5 minutes...
- Practice Figurative Language AT THIS WEBSITE ONLY
- At least 5 minutes...
- Team names and Day 1 of Class Competition
Monday, Sept 11
- 3rd Hour:
- Library
- 4th Hour:
- 10:00 Typing Competition
- *MUST SHOW me your score to count
- MUST have 100% accuracy
- 1st and 2nd place get prizes!
- 5:00 Review
- Review THIS QUIZLET
- 10:00 Typing Competition
Friday, June 9 [1/2 Day]
5th Hour: Help take desks and boxes to the gym
Thursday, June 8 [1/2 Day]
Free day/Room packing
Wednesday, June 7 [1/2 Day]
1st & 2nd Hour
Tuesday, June 6
- Final Exam Review
- Take Final Exam
Monday, June 5
- Monday
- Q4 Assessment #2
- Study Blooket and Quizlet for Final Exam
Friday, June 2
Fitness Friday/Choose your own adventure
Thursday, June 1
- Thursday
- Last Daily Dilemma
- Q4 Assessment
- 1st Take
- Free Time [STAR reading test reward]
Wednesday, May 31
- Wednesday
- Argument Paragraph
- Ted Talk Tuesday (on Wednesday)
- Q4 Review
Tuesday, May 30
Tuesday-Field Trip
Friday, May 26
Fun Friday Reward Day or makeup missing assignments
Thursday, May 25
- Thursday
- "Website Credibility"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Website Credibility"
Wednesday, May 24
- Wednesday
- Argument Study with Home Team [Google Classroom]
- Use provided Scope; turn in as a team
- Flocab: Five Paragraph Essay
- Pass all activities with a 60% or above -or- request a reset
- SeeSaw Assignment: “Debatable Claim and Evidence”
- Argument Study with Home Team [Google Classroom]
Tuesday, May 23
- FIRST: Informational Text: Final Project
- Google Classroom; due today
- SECOND: Ted Talk Tuesday
- Google Classroom; due today
- THIRD: Finish assignments from yesterday
- Remaining time options:
- Do something ELA-related: Read, Write, *new* SeeSaw activities, Blooket, Nitrotype, etc.
Monday, May 22
- Monday
- Informational Text:
- "Finding Relevance"
- TEAM WORK; due today
- "Finding Relevance"
- Writing Test
- Google Classroom; due today
- Informational Text:
Friday, May 19
- Friday
- Informational Text: Decoding Words
- "The Tornado that Changed America"
- Google Classroom
- "The Tornado that Changed America"
- Informational Text: Decoding Words
Thursday, May 18
- 3rd Hour:
- Fun Friday Reward Day
- 4th Hour:
- Library: Return all books
- Explore interests
Wednesday, May 17
- Wednesday
- Notes on Reader's Connections
- Complete "Reader's Connections: Day of the Dead"
- Google Classroom; due today
Tuesday, May 16
- Tuesday
- STAR testing (makeup if absent)
Monday, May 15
- Monday
- SeeSaw Assignment
- Informational Text Session #3
- KWHL Chart
- Google Classroom; due today
- KWHL Chart
Friday, May 12
Fun Friday or make up missing assignments
Thursday, May 11
- 3rd Hour Library:
- 15 total completed rows in FLATT (not including instruction row)
- 4th Hour:
- Reward movie for students with no missing ELA assignments
Wednesday, May 10
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
- FIRST:
- Read for 20 minutes:
- Within that time, complete the "Book Snap: SIGN POSTS" at SeeSaw.com
- Read for 20 minutes:
- SECOND:
- Move desks to sit with HOME TEAM
- Complete "Research-Based Survey Tool" assignment:
- Google Classroom; Turn in
- THIRD: *Move desks back into rows when available
- "Real Talk with the Author" writing practice
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Real Talk with the Author" writing practice
- FOURTH:
- Finish work from Friday-Tuesday
- REMAINING TIME OPTIONS:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- Extra Credit Option:
- Complete additional TedTalk 4 C's charts
- Do something ELA-related:
- Read, write, SeeSaw activites, ELA Quizlets, Blookets, etc.
- IF EVERYONE COMPLETES *QUALITY* WORK, WE WILL FINISH WATCHING THE PERCY JACKSON MOVIE WHEN I RETURN :)
Tuesday, May 9
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
- FIRST:
- Read for 20 minutes:
- Within that time, complete the "Book Snap: Figurative Language" in SeeSaw.com
- *I actually added it this time :)
- Read for 20 minutes:
- SECOND:
- TedTalk Tuesday
- Borrow headphones or get your own
- Google Classroom; due today
- TedTalk Tuesday
- THIRD:
- Move desks to sit with HOME TEAM
- Nonfiction Summary:
- Google Classroom; Turn in
- FOURTH:
- Finish work from Friday & Monday
- REMAINING TIME OPTIONS:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- Extra Credit Option:
- Complete additional TedTalk 4 C's charts
- Do something ELA-related:
- Read, write, SeeSaw activites, ELA Quizlets, Blookets, etc.
- IF EVERYONE COMPLETES *QUALITY* WORK, WE WILL FINISH WATCHING THE PERCY JACKSON MOVIE WHEN I RETURN :)
Friday, May 5 & Monday, May 8
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
Complete IN THIS ORDER:
- FIRST:
- Read for 20 minutes:
- Within that time, complete the "Book Snap: Figurative Language" in SeeSaw.com
- Read for 20 minutes:
- SECOND:
- Informational Text Features Scavenger Hunt
- Desk tables; work with HOME TEAM
- Use different "SCOPE" magazines:
- Scope Magazines are stacked on the black bookcase in groups of 4; please borrow one stack at a time and replace all 4 magazines into the stack before returning them to the designated area. Use as many different Scope Magazines as necessary to complete the assignment
- TURN IN at the same time as everyone in your team when completed
- Scope Magazines are stacked on the black bookcase in groups of 4; please borrow one stack at a time and replace all 4 magazines into the stack before returning them to the designated area. Use as many different Scope Magazines as necessary to complete the assignment
- Informational Text Features Scavenger Hunt
- THIRD:
- Typing Trainer #5
- Google Classroom; Turn in
- Typing Trainer #5
- FOURTH:
- Flocabulary: Context Clues
- *Pass all activities with a 60% or higher for credit
- Headphones are available to borrow
- *Pass all activities with a 60% or higher for credit
- Flocabulary: Context Clues
- FIFTH:
- Complete 3 or more activities of your choice in SeeSaw.com
- Headphones are available to borrow
- Complete 3 or more activities of your choice in SeeSaw.com
- REMAINING TIME OPTIONS:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- Do something ELA-related:
- Read, write, SeeSaw activites, ELA Quizlets, Blookets, etc.
- IF EVERYONE COMPLETES *QUALITY* WORK, WE WILL FINISH WATCHING THE PERCY JACKSON MOVIE WHEN I RETURN :)
Thursday, May 4
- 3rd Hour:
- "Fun Friday" reward day
- 4th Hour:
- Review Friday & Monday Plan
- Interest Exploration
Wednesday, May 3
- Wednesday
- Informational Text: Session #2
- Notes: add chart
- Informational Text Scavenger Hunt
- due today
- Informational Text: Session #2
Tuesday, May 2
- Tuesday
- Informational Text Notes
- "Deadly Hits" Summary
- Google Classroom; work with Home Teams and turn in when completed
Monday, May 1
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
- FIRST:
- Read for 20 minutes; complete the Book Snap on SeeSaw during that time
- due today
- due today
- Read for 20 minutes; complete the Book Snap on SeeSaw during that time
- SECOND:
- "Typing Trainer #4"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Typing Trainer #4"
- THIRD:
- Flocabulary: Text Features
- Pass all activities with at least a 60% or email to request a reset
- due today
- due today
- Pass all activities with at least a 60% or email to request a reset
- Flocabulary: Text Features
- Remaining Time Options:
- ELA-related activities:
- Read, write, SeeSaw activities, practice typing skills, review quizlets or ELA blookets
- ELA-related activities:
Friday, April 28
- Fun Friday
- All work must be completed for ELA
Thursday, April 27
- 3rd Hour: Library
- +1 entry to F.L.A.T.T.
- 4th Hour:
- Daily Dilemma, Blooket, Quizlet, and class competitions
Wednesday, April 26
MSTEP-ping :)
Tuesday, April 25
MSTEP-ping :)
Monday, April 24
- Monday
- Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes (6-8)
- Google Classroom; turn in
- #7 Mstep Challenge
- Google Classroom; turn in
Friday, April 21
- 3rd Hour:
- Fun Friday for good behavior
- 4th Hour
- MSTEP prep
Thursday, April 20
- Thursday
- Library
- +1 row of FLATT
- MSTEP prep:
- Root Words (3)
- Unpack the Prompt
- Library
Wednesday, April 19
- Wednesday
- Root Words, Prefix and Suffix (2)
- Google Classroom; due today
- MSTEP Quizlet Review
- Check MSTEP practice questions
- "Unpack the Prompt" practice
- Root Words, Prefix and Suffix (2)
Tuesday, April 18
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
- FIRST:
- Create desk-tables and sit with your HOME TEAM
- "MSTEP Practice #15-28"
- Google Classroom; due today
- SECOND:
- Root Words, Prefix & Suffix (1)
- Google Classroom; due today
- Root Words, Prefix & Suffix (1)
- THIRD:
- Ted-Talk Tuesday
- Borrow headphones or get your own; please remember to put the headphones back when you're finished
- Google Classroom; due today
- Remaining Time Options:
- ELA-related activities
- *New material posted in SeeSaw
- ELA-related activities
Monday, April 17
- Monday
- Q2 Retake
- Flocabulary "Test Taking Strategies"
- MSTEP Practice #1-6
Friday, April 14
- Fun Friday/Make-up Work
Thursday, April 13
- Thursday
- Library:
- +1 row of F.L.A.T.T.
- Q2 Assessment: Take 1 of 2+
- Library:
Wednesday, April 12
- Wednesday
- Ted Talk Tuesday (on Wednesday)
- Google Classroom; due today
- Q2 assessment review
- Ted Talk Tuesday (on Wednesday)
Tuesday, April 11
- Tuesday
- 3rd Hour:
- Play Preview! (@ the HS)
- 4th Hour:
- Final Draft: Literary Essay
- [Google Classroom] due today
- Final Draft: Literary Essay
- 3rd Hour:
Monday, April 10
- Monday
- Q3 retake
- Literary Essay: Peer Edit #3
- turn in when completed
- Final Draft: Literary Essay
- turn in when completed
Thursday, April 6
- Thursday
- 3rd Hour: Fun Friday
- 4th Hour:
- #291-292
- Q3 Assessment: Take 1 of 2
Wednesday, April 5
- Wednesday
- Ted-Talk Tuesday (on Wednesday)
- Google Classroom; due today
- Theme & Conflict Study
- Finish if possible and turn in
- Ted-Talk Tuesday (on Wednesday)
Tuesday, April 4
- Tuesday
- Literary Essay: Peer Edit #2
- ABSENT STUDENTS: do this assignment with your own essay :)
- Literary Essay: Peer Edit #2
Monday, April 3
- Monday
- Themes & Conflict Study : Nonverbal Short Films [slides 1-5]
- Google Classroom; work with HOME TEAMS
- Themes & Conflict Study : Nonverbal Short Films [slides 1-5]
Friday, Mar 24
Fun Friday for good behavior!
Thursday, Mar 23
- Thursday
- Library:
- +2 rows to F.L.A.T.T. [10 total rows by the end of the hour]
- Part 2--Themes from "Slacker"
- Google Classroom; due today
- Library:
Wednesday, Mar 22
- Wednesday
- "Slacker" Ch. 31-33
- Themes from "Slacker"
- Google Classroom; due today
- Themes from "Slacker"
- 4th Hour:
- TRAILS Lesson #6
- "Slacker" Ch. 31-33
Tuesday, Mar 21
- Tuesday
- Peer Edit #1: TSB Literary Essay
- Google Classroom
- SeeSaw activities:
- Choose to complete 2 "Spring" themed activities
- Peer Edit #1: TSB Literary Essay
Monday, Mar 20
- Monday
- March=Reading Month
- "Slacker" Ch. 25-28
- March=Reading Month
Friday, Mar 17
- Fun Friday:
- 3rd Hour: Fitness and games
- 4th Hour: Class Competition Championship and choice time
Thursday, Mar 16
- Thursday
- Library:
- +2 rows of F.L.A.T.T.
- "Slacker" Ch. 23-24
- Draft 1: TSB Literary Essay
- Google Classroom; due today
- Library:
Wednesday, Mar 15
- Wednesday
- Class Competition Winners
- Literary Essay Study
- Review
- "Slacker" catch up time
- We're reading Ch. 23 and 24 together tomorrow!
Tuesday, Mar 14
- Tuesday
- Flocab: "Self-Compassion"
- Must go to Flocabulary.com to complete this assignment; due today
- Literary Essay Study
- Google Classroom; due today
- Flocab: "Self-Compassion"
Monday, Mar 13
- 3rd Hour Library:
- Read a novel of your choice -OR- catch up on reading "Slacker" Ch. 13-14
- Add 2 rows to F.L.A.T.T.
- Read a novel of your choice -OR- catch up on reading "Slacker" Ch. 13-14
- 4th Hour:
- Listen to Ch. 15-16 of "Slacker"
- Use headphones--link is at the top of Google Classroom
- Complete *YOUR CHOICE* of 2 SeeSaw activities
- If you have time remaining, do something ELA-related:
- Typing Practice
- ELA-based games
- Read or Write
- Additional SeeSaw activities
- Listen to Ch. 15-16 of "Slacker"
Friday, Mar 10=Snow Day #5
Thursday, Mar 9
- 3rd Hour:
- Fun Friday (on Thursday)
- 4th Hour:
- Makeup Work or ELA games
- *DISCUSS FRIDAY PLANS
Wednesday, Mar 8
- Wednesday:
- TSB Literary Essay: Final Outline
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Slacker" Ch. 11-12
- TSB Literary Essay: Final Outline
Tuesday, Mar 7
- Tuesday
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Literary Essay OUTLINE
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Slacker" Ch. 9-10
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Literary Essay OUTLINE
Monday, Mar 6
- Monday
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Literary Essay Brainstorm Part 2
- Google Classroom; due today
- "TSB Summary"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Slacker" Ch. 7-8
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Literary Essay Brainstorm Part 2
Friday, Mar 3
- Friday
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Literary Essay Brainstorm
- "Slacker" Ch. 5-6
Thursday, Mar 2
- Thursday
- Library--
- "Slacker" CH. 3-4
- F.L.A.T.T. +2 rows
- TSB Theme Study:
- Padlet with evidence
- Library--
Wednesday, Mar 1
- Wednesday
- March is Reading Month!!!
- "Slacker" Ch. 1-2
- March is Reading Month!!!
Tuesday, Feb 28
- Tuesday
- TSB Theme: PART 2
- due today
- TSB Theme: PART 2
Monday, Feb 27
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. *If there are any issues during class time, your class will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
- 3rd Hour:
- Complete Flocabulary: "Idioms" [Google Classroom]
- Pass all assignments or request a reset
- due today
- Complete Flocabulary: "Idioms" [Google Classroom]
- 4th Hour--CREATE DESK TABLES and SIT WITH HOME TEAM
- "Prefix, Root, Suffix: Chart #3" [Google Classroom]
- due today
- Remaining time:
- Work on Totem project brainstorm or something else ELA-related:
- Quizlets, Blookets, SeeSaw, NitroType, Read, Write
- Work on Totem project brainstorm or something else ELA-related:
- "Prefix, Root, Suffix: Chart #3" [Google Classroom]
Friday, Feb 25
- Friday
- Themes in "Touching Spirit Bear" Part 1
- Due today
- Totem Pole symbolism project
- Google Classroom; due Tuesday
- Google Classroom; due Tuesday
- Themes in "Touching Spirit Bear" Part 1
Tuesday, Feb 21
- Tuesday
- Pixar Short Film: Theme Study Part 1
- Google Classroom; due today
- Pixar Short Film: Theme Study Part 1
Thursday, Feb 16
Merit Day/Fun Friday
Wednesday, Feb 15
- Wednesday
- TSB Reflection workbook
- Google Classroom; due today or homework
- TSB Reflection workbook
Tuesday, Feb 14
Monday, Feb 13
Friday, Feb 10
Fun Friday!
Thursday, Feb 9
- Thursday
- DD #9-12
- Library
- Mindful Make-up day
Wednesday, Feb 8
- Wednesday
- Finish reading TSB
- Ch. summaries
- Finish packet
- Finish reading TSB
Tuesday, Feb 7
- Tuesday
- "Lucky 7" Fiction Summaries
- Google Classroom; due today or homework
- "Lucky 7" Fiction Summaries
Monday, Feb 6
- Monday
- "Lucky 7" Fiction Summaries
- Google Classroom; due Tuesday
- "Lucky 7" Fiction Summaries
Friday, Feb 3
Fun Friday & Team Bonding
Thursday, Feb 2
- 3rd Hour:
- Library
- No assignment--thank you for making good choices all week while I've been out! Keep up the good work :)
- Library
- 4th Hour:
- Make-up time:
- In order for the class to be eligible for Fun Friday, ALL STUDENTS [excluding those new this semester] must turn in the following Google Classroom assignments:
- Prefix, Root and Suffix Chart #1
- Home Team TSB Assignment
- Flocabulary: Theme
- TSB Guided Reflection Page
- Nonfiction Summary #4
- In order for the class to be eligible for Fun Friday, ALL STUDENTS [excluding those new this semester] must turn in the following SeeSaw assignments:
- Book Snap: Figurative Language
- Book Snap: Signposts
- Learn: Theme Statement
- Five Elements of Fiction
- Theme Practice [dog]
- Theme Practice [rabbit]
- In order for the class to be eligible for Fun Friday, ALL STUDENTS [excluding those new this semester] must turn in the following Google Classroom assignments:
- IF ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETED CORRECTLY, here are your options:
- Create a Blooket about "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Characters
- Conflicts
- Setting
- Figurative Language
- Animal symbolism
- anything else important to the story
- Read, write or study something ELA related [Blooket, Quizlet, etc.]
- Create a Blooket about "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Make-up time:
Wednesday, Feb 1
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. *If there are any issues during class time, your class will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
- FIRST:
- BookSnap "Signposts" in SeeSaw--take 1-2 minutes to discuss ALL REQUIREMENTS and how to include them; I've "liked" the book snap entries that did the best job of meeting requirements and adding correct components
- Read for 20 minutes and complete the booksnap during that time; be sure to read the entire 20 minutes
- BookSnap "Signposts" in SeeSaw--take 1-2 minutes to discuss ALL REQUIREMENTS and how to include them; I've "liked" the book snap entries that did the best job of meeting requirements and adding correct components
- SECOND:
- "Prefix, Root & Suffix CHART #1"
- Move desks to sit with HOME TEAM
- Be sure desks back into rows once your team turns this assignment into Google Classroom
- DUE TODAY
- Be sure desks back into rows once your team turns this assignment into Google Classroom
- Move desks to sit with HOME TEAM
- "Prefix, Root & Suffix CHART #1"
- Remaining Time=QUIET TIME :)
- Finish assignments from yesterday
- 13 of you need to turn in "TSB Guided Reflection Paragraph" to Google Classroom
- Read, write or study something ELA related [Blooket, Quizlet, etc.]
- Finish assignments from yesterday
Tuesday, Jan 31
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. *If there are any issues during class time, your class will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
- FIRST:
- BookSnap in SeeSaw
- Read for 20 minutes and complete the booksnap during that time; be sure to read the entire 20 minutes
- BookSnap in SeeSaw
- SECOND:
- "Home Team TSB Assignment"
- Google Classroom; follow all instructions in the document
- "Home Team TSB Assignment"
Monday, Jan 30
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you aren't able to complete or show reasonable progress on the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. *If there are any issues during class time, your class will lose the Fun Friday option. Please make good choices :)
TARGET=Theme Study
Success=Use a THEME STATEMENT with supporting evidence for 2 fiction stories
TARGET=Theme Study
Success=Use a THEME STATEMENT with supporting evidence for 2 fiction stories
- Flocabulary: Theme
- CUPS editing
- Pass all assignments with a 60% or above
- SeeSaw #1:
- "Learn: Theme Statement"
- SeeSaw #2:
- "5 Elements of Fiction"
- SeeSaw #3:
- "Theme Practice [dog]" --headphones available if you don't have your own with you
- BE SURE to use the "Theme Statement" as your topic sentence, then support your THEME STATEMENT with evidence from the video.
- SeeSaw #4 [carrot cake]:
- BE SURE to use the "Theme Statement" as your topic sentence, then support your THEME STATEMENT with evidence from the video.
- Flocabulary: Theme
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check Skyward
- Complete missing assignments
- Read, write, do a choice SeeSaw assignment, or do anything ELA RELATED :)
- Check Skyward
Friday, Jan 27
- 3rd Hour: Fun Friday
- 4th Hour: ELA key terms review
Tuesday, Jan 24
TARGET=Writing within boundaries
Success=Use information from the novel "Touching Spirit Bear" to complete the guided reflection paragraph
Success=Use information from the novel "Touching Spirit Bear" to complete the guided reflection paragraph
- Tuesday
- Read TSB Ch. 24
- TSB Guided Reflection Paragraph
- Google Classroom; due today
- Complete up to Ch. 24:
- TSB Chapter Summaries
- packet questions
Monday, Jan 23
TARGET=Summarizing Nonfiction
Success=Identify 5WH information and use it in a summary paragraph
Success=Identify 5WH information and use it in a summary paragraph
- Monday
- Nonfiction Summary #4
- Google Classroom; due today
- Nonfiction Summary #4
Thursday, Jan 12
TARGET=Summarizing
Success=Summarize each required chapter in no more than 2 sentences; include and explain symbolism for each chapter
Success=Summarize each required chapter in no more than 2 sentences; include and explain symbolism for each chapter
- Thursday
- Complete and turn in C.A.T.T.
- Read Ch. 21-23
- Complete Chpt summary slideshow
- Complete packet chapter questions
Wednesday, Jan 11
TARGET=Summarizing
Success=Identify main points to summarize each chapter of "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=Identify main points to summarize each chapter of "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Wednesday
- Read TSB to page 183
Tuesday, Jan 10
TARGET=Figurative Language
Success=Identify 3+ examples of figurative language from "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=Identify 3+ examples of figurative language from "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Tuesday
- Read TSB Ch. 19-20
- Chpt Questions in packet
- TSB Summary
- Google Classroom
Monday, Jan, 9
TARGET=Reflect on the fiction novel "Touching Spirit Bear"; use correctly cited evidence to support your claims.
- Monday
- TSB Review
- Read Ch. 17-18
- Guided Reflection Paragraph
- Google Classroom
FUN FRIDAY!
- Open gym/Choose your own adventure
- Read TSB Ch 16
- Blooket competitions
Thursday, Jan. 6
- Library:
- Finish CATT
- EDIT before turning in :)
- Finish CATT
- Read TSB Ch. 14-15
- Answer chapter questions in packet
- Add TSB chpt. summaries in Google Classroom
Tuesday, Dec. 20
- Tuesday
- TSB Ch. 13
- Tree Debate
Monday, Dec. 19
- Monday
- Edit #12
- TURN IN
- Read TSB Ch. 11-12
- TSB Summaries (Google Classroom)
- Edit #12
Friday, Dec. 16
- Fun Friday!
- 3rd Hour: Gym-boree
- 4th Hour: Finish Group Work
- Missing Assignments must be turned in before participating in competition games
Thursday, Dec. 15
TARGET=Symbolism
Success=Identify symbols that represent key concepts from each chapter of "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=Identify symbols that represent key concepts from each chapter of "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Thursday
- Library
- +2 rows to C.A.T.T. -or- F.L.A.T.T.
- "Touching Spirit Bear" Summary and Symbolism Slides
- Library
Wednesday, Dec. 14
TARGET=Theme
Success=Identify questions that lead to possible themes
Success=Identify questions that lead to possible themes
- Wednesday
- Edit #11
- Review Ch. 6-7
- Discuss Theme guided questions
- Read Ch. 8-9
- Answer questions
Tuesday, Dec. 13
TARGET=Text Evidence
Success=Answer questions using evidence from the text
Success=Answer questions using evidence from the text
- Tuesday
- Review Ch. 3-5
- Read Ch. 6-8
Monday, Dec. 12
TARGET=literature evaluation
Success=write a reflection discussion the first 3 chapters of "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=write a reflection discussion the first 3 chapters of "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Monday
- TSB Ch. 1-3 Reflection
- Google Classroom; due today
- SeeSaw Competition
- TSB Read Ch. 4-5
- TSB Ch. 1-3 Reflection
Friday, Dec. 9
TARGET=Proper nouns vs. pronouns
Success=Identify proper nouns in a given example
Success=Identify proper nouns in a given example
- Friday Activities
- Fun Friday or work on missing assignments
Thursday, Dec. 8
TARGET=Characterization
Success=Characterize choice characters from independent text and cite supporting evidence
Success=Characterize choice characters from independent text and cite supporting evidence
- Thursday Activities
- Library: +2 rows to C.A.T.T.
- 19 total columns by the end of 3rd hour
- TSB:
- Review Ch. 1-2, characters and story map
- Read Ch. 3
- answer questions on pg. 8
- Library: +2 rows to C.A.T.T.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
TARGET=Characteristics of Plot
Success=Identify components of the exposition of "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=Identify components of the exposition of "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Wednesday Activities
- Check Edit #10
- Collaboration Questions #171-207
- due today or homework to complete on your own
- TSB:
- Read Ch. 2
- Reading Guide pg. 8 & start pg. 9
Tuesday, Dec. 6
TARGET=Prereading
Success=Use context clues to make predictions about the text
Success=Use context clues to make predictions about the text
- Tuesday Activities
- Complete Theme Study: Student Workbook
- "Touching Spirit Bear" [TSB]
- Reading Guide pg. 1-6
- Begin reading chapter 1 and filling in pg. 7
Monday, Dec. 5
TARGET=Summarizing Fiction
Success=Use the SWBST format to summarize a Pixar short story
Success=Use the SWBST format to summarize a Pixar short story
- Monday Activities
- Collaboration Questions
- due today; save in Ela binder
- Summarizing Fiction Introduction
- due today; turn in to Google Classroom
- Collaboration Questions
Friday, Dec. 2
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't complete the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
- First:
- Huddle up with BDAY teams to make 10 corrections to EDIT #10 [5-10 minutes]
- save in ELA binder; we will check this when I'm back
- Huddle up with BDAY teams to make 10 corrections to EDIT #10 [5-10 minutes]
- IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON THURSDAY:
- Complete STAR reading test before moving on to the Typing Trainer and Notice and Note Practice
- Second:
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- Google Classroom; due today
- "Typing Trainer #3"
- Third:
- NOTICE & NOTE PRACTICE: *USE C.U.P.S. editing on ALL RESPONSES; errors will be deducted from your scores, so be sure you're writing in complete sentences and editing your work.
- SeeSaw Assignment #1: Memory Moment "Lily and the Snowman"
- SeeSaw Assignment #2: Tough Questions "Glued"
- SeeSaw Assignment #3: Again and Again "Paper Man"
- SeeSaw Assignment #4: Aha Moment "Snack Attack"
- SeeSaw Assignment #5: Contrast and Contradictions "Presto"
- due today
- SeeSaw Assignment #1: Memory Moment "Lily and the Snowman"
- NOTICE & NOTE PRACTICE: *USE C.U.P.S. editing on ALL RESPONSES; errors will be deducted from your scores, so be sure you're writing in complete sentences and editing your work.
- If you have remaining time:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- additional SeeSaw activities
- *new activities added*
- ELA Blooket or Quizlet
- Read or write
Thursday, Dec. 1
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't complete the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
- 3rd Hour Library: Add 2 rows to C.A.T.T.
- 17 total rows at the end of the hour
- AAA-Stay in here today; Mr. Egan will be running a lesson with you
- 4th Hour: Star Testing for Reading
- Remind each other how to access this test if necessary
- Take your time and do your best!
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- SeeSaw activities
- ELA Blooket or Quizlet
- Read or write
Wednesday, Nov. 30
TARGET=Prereading
Success=Understand context of "Touching Spirit Bear"
Success=Understand context of "Touching Spirit Bear"
- Wednesday Activities
- Edit #9
- Class Novels assigned: "Touching Spirit Bear" [TSB]
- TSB Reading Guide pg. 1-6
Tuesday, Nov. 29
TARGET=Characteristics of Plot
Success=Identify key plot elements from Pixar short films
Success=Identify key plot elements from Pixar short films
- Tuesday Activities
- Pixar Plot Study
- Slides #3 & #4
- Literary Essay Study
- View slides 1-9
- Theme Study: Student Workbook
- Google Classroom-complete slides
- Pixar Plot Study
Monday, Nov. 28
TARGET=summarizing informational text
Success=Identify the 5WH information in the article and use that information in a summary paragraph
Success=Identify the 5WH information in the article and use that information in a summary paragraph
- Monday Activities
- Flocabulary: Active Listening
- due today
- Nonfiction Summary #3
- due today
- Flocabulary: Active Listening
Tuesday, Nov. 22
- Library:
- Add 2 rows to CATT (15 total)
- Pixar Plot Study:
- Google Classroom; complete first 3 plot lines
Monday, Nov. 21
TARGET=Key Concepts
Success=Score +8/9 or higher on the Q1 Assessment
Success=Score +8/9 or higher on the Q1 Assessment
- Monday Activities
- Q1 Assessment Retake
- Nonfiction Summary Practice
Friday, Nov. 18
TARGET=Sentence Structure
Success=Identify sentence types
Success=Identify sentence types
- Friday Activities
- Complete all missing assignments
- Blooket competitions
Thursday, Nov. 17
TARGET=Proofreading
Success: Edit final draft of memoir
Success: Edit final draft of memoir
- Thursday Activities
- Library:
- 13 total rows in C.A.T.T. for credit today
- Memoir: Final Edit & Final Draft
- Google Classroom; Due today
- Library:
Wednesday, Nov. 16
TARGET=Key Concepts
Success=Score +8/9 or higher on the Q1 Assessment
Success=Score +8/9 or higher on the Q1 Assessment
- Wednesday Activities
- Q1 Assessment
- Required +8/9 or retake during AAA on Thursday
Tuesday, Nov. 15
TARGET=Summarizing Nonfiction
Success=Identify each 5WH component of the article and work all 5WH information into a summary paragraph
Success=Identify each 5WH component of the article and work all 5WH information into a summary paragraph
- Tuesday Activities
- Perfect Paragraph Packet
- Turn In
- Summarizing Practice
- Turn In
- Perfect Paragraph Packet
Monday, Nov. 14
TARGET=Summarizing Nonfiction
Success=Respond to Article of the Week, using the provided chart and response guide
Success=Respond to Article of the Week, using the provided chart and response guide
- Monday Activities
- Edit #8
- Perfect Paragraph Packet: pg. 13
- Article of the Week #1
Friday, Nov. 11
- Memoir: Edit #3
- TURN IN when completed
- Circle Time w/ Mrs. Sutherland
Thursday, Nov. 10
TARGET=Revision
Success=Make corrections to dialogue in memoir
Success=Make corrections to dialogue in memoir
- Thursday Activities
- Library:
- +2 rows to C.A.T.T.
- 11 total after today
- Notes:
- Compound sentences
- Dialogue
- Edit dialogue in your memoir
- Library:
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 8
- Tuesday Activities
- Edit #7
- Sentence Type Survey
- Memoir: Peer Edit #2
- due today
Monday, Nov. 7
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't complete the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
- FIRST: *USE HEADPHONES! Borrow from me if you don't have your own today :)
- Complete "Flocabulary: Context Clues"
- Notecards must be COMPLETE sentences with CUPS editing
- Email to request a reset for any activities that you didn't pass with a 60% or above, then move on with the day's assignments
- Complete "Flocabulary: Context Clues"
- SECOND:
- SeeSaw "Notice and Note: Words of the Wiser: Boundin'"
- SUBMIT when completed correctly
- SeeSaw "Notice and Note: Words of the Wiser: Boundin'"
- THIRD:
- SeeSaw "Theme Practice"
- SUBMIT when completed correctly
- SeeSaw "Theme Practice"
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check Skyward and work on missing assignments
- Read a novel
- Practice a quizlet, blooket, or nitrotype
Friday, Nov. 4
- Finish Peer Edit #1
- Complete SeeSaw: Personification Poem
- Create-a-Quizlet
- Instructions and turn in to Google Classroom
Thursday, Nov. 3
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't complete the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
- 3rd Hour:
- Library:
- Add 2 rows to C.A.T.T. [Google Classroom]
- Library:
- 4th Hour:
- Sit with Home Team
- Use Perfect Paragraph Packet pg. 12 to complete the Google Classroom Assignment:
- "Page 12: Perfect Paragraph Packet"
- due today; turn in when completed
- "Page 12: Perfect Paragraph Packet"
- Remaining Time Options:
- Complete missing assignments for ELA
- Peer Edit #1 should be turned in
- Review a Quizlet linked in Google Classroom
- Do a SeeSaw activity, a Sentence Type Blooket, or read
- Complete missing assignments for ELA
Wednesday, Nov. 2
TARGET=Sentence Structure
Success=Identify parts of a sentence and sentence types in the quiz
Success=Identify parts of a sentence and sentence types in the quiz
- Wednesday Agenda
- Edit #6
- Save in ELA binder
- Sentence Type Quiz
- Google Classroom; due today
- Perfect Paragraph Packet pg. 12
- Complete Memoir Peer Edit #1
- Edit #6
Tuesday, Nov. 1
TARGET=Sentence Structure
Success=Identify sentence types and fragments
Success=Identify sentence types and fragments
- Tuesday Agenda
- Sentence Type Quiz
- Memoir: Edit #1
- Both due today
Monday, Oct. 31
TARGET=Key Concepts
Success=Review simple sentences, dialogue and compound sentences
Success=Review simple sentences, dialogue and compound sentences
- Monday Agenda
- Q1 Assessment Practice Quiz
- Scary Stories #3 & #4
- "Halloween Animals" Figurative Language
- Last day!
Friday, Oct. 28
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Add emotion words and edit your memoir
Success=Add emotion words and edit your memoir
- Friday agenda
- Memoir Edit #4 [Google Classroom]
- due today
- Sentence Type Practice quiz [Google Classroom]
- due today
- Halloween Animals Figurative Language Practice [Google Classroom]
- Memoir Edit #4 [Google Classroom]
Thursday, Oct. 27
TARGET=Characterization
Success=Identify 2 character traits and support them with evidence from the text
Success=Identify 2 character traits and support them with evidence from the text
- Thursday Agenda
- Library
- +2 rows in C.A.T.T. [Google Classroom]
- You should have 7 total rows completed by the end of the hour
- +2 rows in C.A.T.T. [Google Classroom]
- Memoir: Edit #4
- due today
- Library
Wednesday, Oct. 26
TARGET=Transitions
Success=Incorporate and identify transition words and phrases in your Memoir for Edit #3
Success=Incorporate and identify transition words and phrases in your Memoir for Edit #3
- Wednesday Agenda
- Memoir Edit #3
- due today
- Edit #5
- check in class; save in ELA binder
- Memoir Edit #3
Tuesday, Oct. 25
TARGET=Writing with requirements
Success=Write a perfect paragraph that includes and identifies the required key concepts
Success=Write a perfect paragraph that includes and identifies the required key concepts
- Tuesday Agenda
- Homecoming Reflection Paragraph
- due today or homework
- Homecoming Reflection Paragraph
Monday, Oct. 17 and Monday, Oct. 24 (field trip)
- 1st: Read your novel for 20:00
- Complete SeeSaw "Book Snap: Figurative Language" Assignment
- due today
- Complete SeeSaw "Book Snap: Figurative Language" Assignment
- 2nd: Scope Magazine: Welcome to the Future [magazines are stacked on top of the file cabinet by the door]
- Google Classroom; work with home team
- due today
- Google Classroom; work with home team
- Remaining Time Options:
- Absent Friday? Complete "Memoir: Rough Draft" in Google Classroom
- SeeSaw Activities
- NitroType
- Quizlet Review
- Read
- Work on Pumpkin Project
Friday, Oct. 21
Fun Friday
Thursday, Oct. 20
- Thursday Activities
- Library: Add 3 columns to C.A.T.T. [google classroom]
- Perfect paragraph: Page 11
- Paragraph eval (1)
- "Most Fascinating Animal"
Wednesday, Oct. 19
- Wednesday Activities
- Memoir Edit #2 due
Tuesday, Oct. 18
- Tuesday Activities
- Memoir Edit #1 due
Monday, Oct. 17 and Monday, Oct. 24 (field trip)
- 1st: Read your novel for 20:00
- Complete SeeSaw "Book Snap: Figurative Language" Assignment
- due today
- Complete SeeSaw "Book Snap: Figurative Language" Assignment
- 2nd: Scope Magazine: Welcome to the Future [magazines are stacked on top of the file cabinet by the door]
- Google Classroom; work with home team
- due today
- Google Classroom; work with home team
- Remaining Time Options:
- Absent Friday? Complete "Memoir: Rough Draft" in Google Classroom
- SeeSaw Activities
- NitroType
- Quizlet Review
- Read
- Work on Pumpkin Project
Thursday, Oct. 13
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Use Writing Process #2 & #3 to help write your Memoir: Rough Draft
Success=Use Writing Process #2 & #3 to help write your Memoir: Rough Draft
- Thursday Activities
- Library assignment:
- C.A.T.T.
- Add 2 rows
- C.A.T.T.
- Memoir: Rough Draft
- due today
- Library assignment:
Wednesday, Oct. 12
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Identify key events for memoir
Success=Identify key events for memoir
- Wednesday Activities
- Typing Trainer #2
- due today
- Memoir: Writing Process #3
- due today
- Typing Trainer #2
Tuesday, Oct. 11
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Brainstorm sensory details about your memory for the Memoir
Success=Brainstorm sensory details about your memory for the Memoir
- Tuesday Activities
- Memoir: Writing Process #2
Monday, Oct. 10
TARGET=Brainstorm details for Memoir
SUCCESS: Fill in the sensory detail chart for chosen memory "Writing Process #2"
SUCCESS: Fill in the sensory detail chart for chosen memory "Writing Process #2"
- Monday Activities
- Be sure Edit #1-#4 is complete; checking on Tuesday
- Memoir: Writing Process #2
- Google Classroom; due today
Friday, Oct. 7
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't complete the assigned activities, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
Create desk tables: Sit with your HOME TEAM
Create desk tables: Sit with your HOME TEAM
- 7:00 to Complete Edit #4
- Read out loud and work together to make 10 corrections
- Line breakdown for Edit #4: 3,1,1,2,3,0
- Save in ELA binder
- Read out loud and work together to make 10 corrections
- Scope Assignment: The Mystery of Superstition Mountain
- Google Classroom
- Work with teams; you each need to fill out your own answers, but they should all match (except for opinion questions)
- SeeSaw Activities:
- Choose to complete at least 2 activities
- Remaining Time options:
- Check Skyward; complete missing assignments
- Work on Pumpkin Project
- decorate pumpkin; write the story
- Practice a quizlet linked in Google Classroom
- *new Quizlets added!
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
Thursday, Oct. 6
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Choose 1 memory and fill out PreWriting Chart
Success=Choose 1 memory and fill out PreWriting Chart
- Thursday Activities
- Library
- Google Classroom "Library Assignment 10/6"
- due today; homework if not completed
- Google Classroom "Library Assignment 10/6"
- PPP
- pg. 5
- Paragraph Evaluations (1)
- Google Classroom
- Discuss Friday's plans
- Library
Wednesday, Oct. 5
TARGET=Writing Process
Success=Complete Prewriting Day #1 chart
Success=Complete Prewriting Day #1 chart
- Wednesday Activities
- PPP pg. 3-4
- Evaluation 2 animal paragraphs
- Memoir Prewriting Day #1
Tuesday, Oct 4
TARGET=Figurative Language
Success=Write a simile and a metaphor about the provided image
Success=Write a simile and a metaphor about the provided image
- Tuesday Activities
- Perfect Paragraph Packet
- pg 1-2
- Fascinating Animal Paragraph Evals
- Memoir Brainstorm Day #1:
- "What Will I Write About?"
- Perfect Paragraph Packet
Monday, Oct. 3
TARGET=Characteristics of a Memoir
Success=Identify and incorporate characteristics of a memoir
Success=Identify and incorporate characteristics of a memoir
- Monday Activities
- Edit #2
- Save in ELA binder
- Writing Deep Dive
- Most Fascinating Animal paragraphs
- Memoir Study
- Edit #2
Friday, Sept 30
Friday Activities
- Notebook Check #1
- Memoir Study: Big Mike
- Located in Google Classroom
Thursday, sept 29
TARGET=Characteristics of Fiction
Success=Identify 8 or more fictional attributes in your chosen novel
Thursday Activities
Success=Identify 8 or more fictional attributes in your chosen novel
Thursday Activities
- Library Assignment
- Google Classroom
- due today
- Google Classroom
- Flocabulary "The Writing Process"
- Google Classroom
- due today
- Google Classroom
Wednesday, Sept 28
TARGET=Editing
Success=Identify errors and make corrections in persuasive paragraph
Success=Identify errors and make corrections in persuasive paragraph
- Wednesday Activities
- Take notes on "metaphor"
- Edit "Fascinating Animal" paragraphs with Home Team
Tuesday, Sept 27
TARGET=Memoir
Success=Identify characteristics of a memoir
Success=Identify characteristics of a memoir
- Tuesday Activities
- "Scars" Brainstorm: Part 2
- Journal #3
- Edit "Fascinating Animal" paragraph
Monday, Sept 26
TARGET=Theme
Success=Identify themes for individual experiences
Success=Identify themes for individual experiences
- Monday Activities
- Journal #2
- Brainstorm "Scars"
- Home Team
- Edit "Most Fascinating" as a team
- Class Competition
Friday, Sept 23
Students: there will be a guest teacher in the room again today. This is your friendly reminder that if your name is left, or if you don't turn in the assignments, you will be issued an automatic detention. Make good choices :)
- FIRST: Persuasive Writing: "The Most Fascinating Animal"
- Google Classroom
- Turn In *after editing*
- Google Classroom
- SECOND: SeeSaw Activity #1: "Simile Practice"
- THIRD: SeeSaw Activity #2: "Name Poem"
- FOURTH: SeeSaw Activity #2: "Getting to Know You"
- If you have remaining time, complete one or more of the options below:
- Check Skyward; complete or improve assignments
- Complete an additional SeeSaw activity
- Study a quizlet linked in Google Classroom
- Practice typing skills
- Read a novel
Thursday, Sept 22
- 3rd Hour:
- Bring Chromebooks to Library to do the library assignment
- Library Assignment is located in Google Classroom
- due today
- Library Assignment is located in Google Classroom
- Bring Chromebooks to Library to do the library assignment
- 4th Hour:
- Typing Lesson #1
- Located in Google Classroom
- due today
- Located in Google Classroom
- Typing Lesson #1
- Remaining Time Options:
- Check Skyward
- Complete missing assignments or redo Checkpoint Survey #1
- Practice a quizlet linked in Google Classroom
- Complete a SeeSaw activity
- Check Skyward
Wednesday, Sept 21
Wednesday Activities
- Flocabulary "Mindfulness and Meditation" DUE TODAY
- You have the entire 4th hour to complete this assignment; if you aren't able to complete it, expect to have a discussion with Mrs. Egan on Thursday :)
Tuesday, Sept 20
MOnday, sept 19
Friday, Sept 16
Thursday, sept 15
Thursday Activities
- Blooket/Quizlet Live Competitions
- Library Assignment
- due by the end of the hour
Wednesday, Sept 14
Wednesday Activities
- Interview Presentations
- # Journals 1-70
- Identify sections
Tuesday, Sept 13
Tuesday Activities
- "Unexpected Danger of Roasting Marshmallows" [Google Classroom]
- Work with group and TURN IN
- "Scope: The Odyssey" [Google Classroom]
- Work with group and TURN IN
- Homework if not turned in during class
- Work with group and TURN IN
Monday, sept 12
There will be a guest teacher in the room today. Please follow instructions and complete the day's assignments. Students who fail to complete the assignments may receive a detention; if your name is left by the guest teacher, you will receive an automatic detention.
Get Chromebooks to complete remaining assignments in the order below
- At the beginning of class, read library books for 20 minutes
- Borrow a book from my class library if you don't have a book to read
Get Chromebooks to complete remaining assignments in the order below
- FIRST: Flocabulary--Linked to Google Classroom: Complete "Paragraph Writing"
- Watch video (headphones are available to borrow in the box on my filing cabinet)
- Write Notecards
- Remember to do C.U.P.S. editing for full credit on each sentence
- Vocab Game
- Break it Down
- Read and Respond
- Quiz
- Lyric Lab
- SECOND: "The Unexpected Dangers of Roasting Marshmallows" [Google Classroom]
- Read "The Unexpected Dangers of Roasting Marshmallows"
- Complete the scavenger hunt by following instructions from the given checklist and editing the story.
- TURN IN
- Remaining Time Options:
- SeeSaw Assignment located at SeeSaw.com
- Study a quizlet linked in Google Classroom
- Read a novel
Friday, Sept 9
- Friday Activities
- Take notes on Simile in "Figurative Language Cheat Sheet"
- Create a simile on the exit slip paper and turn in
- Turn in "Hand Petal" project
- Take notes on Simile in "Figurative Language Cheat Sheet"
Thursday, sept 8
- Day 6 Activities
- Learning Style Study [Google Classroom]
- was due Wednesday; make corrections and return if necessary
Wednesday, Sept 7
🌻Tuesday, sept 6
- Day 4 Activities
- Hand Petal due by Friday, Sept. 9
Thursday, Sept 1
- Day 3 Activities
- Hand Petal due by Friday, Sept. 9
WEDNESDAY, AUG 31
TARGET=Sentence Structure
Success=Determine whether a sentence is COMPLETE or missing a SUBJECT
Success=Determine whether a sentence is COMPLETE or missing a SUBJECT
- Day 2 Activities
- Takeaways from slideshow:
- Save all Daily Dilemma materials in your ELA folder
- Hand Petals are due by Friday, Sept.
- You will have SOME time in class; otherwise this can be worked on at home
- Takeaways from slideshow:
Tuesday, Aug 30
- Day 1 slides 1-19
- Due by Thursday:
- Signed syllabus
- ELA binder for ELA only
- Red Pen