Academic Year 2015-2016
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Monday, June 22, 2015
Please bring your portfolio and your WNB home to your families!
Enjoy your summer reading.
-Schooled is our One School, One Book read
-Read another grade level book of your choice
I recommend you keep a few notes, so you remember what you want to discuss when you begin 8th grade.
See the library home page for the packet and letter if you have lost yours.
http://pollardlibrary.weebly.com/summer-reading.html
Relax and Enjoy the Summer!
Please bring your portfolio and your WNB home to your families!
Enjoy your summer reading.
-Schooled is our One School, One Book read
-Read another grade level book of your choice
I recommend you keep a few notes, so you remember what you want to discuss when you begin 8th grade.
See the library home page for the packet and letter if you have lost yours.
http://pollardlibrary.weebly.com/summer-reading.html
Relax and Enjoy the Summer!
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Finish your presentation on ROTHMC. Be ready to share in class tomorrow.
If it is a slideshow, etc., please be sure to share it with me in Google. (No need to print it.)
If it is a poem, review, script, etc., please be sure to print it out before class.
Finish your presentation on ROTHMC. Be ready to share in class tomorrow.
If it is a slideshow, etc., please be sure to share it with me in Google. (No need to print it.)
If it is a poem, review, script, etc., please be sure to print it out before class.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Finish chapter 12 of ROT for tomorrow (Friday). Take a few notes.
Great job on your Declamations! For our final few B block performers, just practice a bit more tonight!
Finish chapter 12 of ROT for tomorrow (Friday). Take a few notes.
Great job on your Declamations! For our final few B block performers, just practice a bit more tonight!
Monday, June 8, 2015
Declamation this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday! Check the list in class for your day.
Some reminders: practice eye contact, movements, and mannerisms (no Pollard shuffle)
Dress up on your day-this is a formal presentation
Practice as much as you can, for as many people as you can
Relax and do your best job!
Declamation this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday! Check the list in class for your day.
Some reminders: practice eye contact, movements, and mannerisms (no Pollard shuffle)
Dress up on your day-this is a formal presentation
Practice as much as you can, for as many people as you can
Relax and do your best job!
Monday, June 1, 2015
Due Wednesday: ROT ch 8
Read and take your own notes (stickies, bullet list, graphic organizer of 8-10 items)
Due Friday, 6/5: Memorized ENTIRE Declamation
Signature from Family member
Final In Class Declamation will be on 6/10 & 11. Sign Ups will be this Friday.
Friday, 6/5, we will have an assembly called "The Nine Who Dared."
We will preview information about the Little Rock Nine on Thursday, 6/4.
Due Monday, 6/8: ROT ch 9 & 10 plus notes sheet (will be handed out 6/3)
DECLAMATION! 6/10 & 11 (B block will be on 6/12 as well)
Due Wednesday: ROT ch 8
Read and take your own notes (stickies, bullet list, graphic organizer of 8-10 items)
Due Friday, 6/5: Memorized ENTIRE Declamation
Signature from Family member
Final In Class Declamation will be on 6/10 & 11. Sign Ups will be this Friday.
Friday, 6/5, we will have an assembly called "The Nine Who Dared."
We will preview information about the Little Rock Nine on Thursday, 6/4.
Due Monday, 6/8: ROT ch 9 & 10 plus notes sheet (will be handed out 6/3)
DECLAMATION! 6/10 & 11 (B block will be on 6/12 as well)
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Due Wednesday: Chapter 5 of ROTHMC
Complete notes sheet (2 sides)
Due Thursday: Prepare your questions for lit circle on chapters 1-5
Due Friday: Memorized ⅔ of Declamation
Signature from Family member
Due Monday: Read chapters 6&7 ROTHMC
Complete notes sheet (2 sides)
Due Wednesday: Chapter 5 of ROTHMC
Complete notes sheet (2 sides)
Due Thursday: Prepare your questions for lit circle on chapters 1-5
Due Friday: Memorized ⅔ of Declamation
Signature from Family member
Due Monday: Read chapters 6&7 ROTHMC
Complete notes sheet (2 sides)
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Due Friday: Memorized first 3rd of Declamation
Practice at home and have a signature from a family member
Due Tuesday: Read Chapters 3 & 4 of ROTHMC
Fill out both sides of notes sheet (DO NOT wait until Sunday or Monday to work on this. Get it done early!)
Due Friday: Memorized first 3rd of Declamation
Practice at home and have a signature from a family member
Due Tuesday: Read Chapters 3 & 4 of ROTHMC
Fill out both sides of notes sheet (DO NOT wait until Sunday or Monday to work on this. Get it done early!)
Monday, May 18, 2015
Due Wednesday: Read Chapter 1 of ROTHMC
Complete Both sides of the note sheet (be ready for a quick quiz)
Due Friday: Memorized first 3rd of Declamation. Be ready to share with a small group.
Due Wednesday: Read Chapter 1 of ROTHMC
Complete Both sides of the note sheet (be ready for a quick quiz)
Due Friday: Memorized first 3rd of Declamation. Be ready to share with a small group.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Due Thursday: 2 vocab + 4 sentences sheet
Due Friday: Declamation letter signed
Read, breadcrumb, and respond to prompt on Mildred Taylor Speech
Due Monday: Print out of Declamation choice (200-250 words...more if you want!)
**Click on Announcements tab for website resources
We will be in lab 281 Thursday to look for Declamation ideas. Bring your headphones.
Due Thursday: 2 vocab + 4 sentences sheet
Due Friday: Declamation letter signed
Read, breadcrumb, and respond to prompt on Mildred Taylor Speech
Due Monday: Print out of Declamation choice (200-250 words...more if you want!)
**Click on Announcements tab for website resources
We will be in lab 281 Thursday to look for Declamation ideas. Bring your headphones.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Bring home Declamation letter and returned signed by Friday, May 15.
Declamation choice due Monday, May 18. We will hear from 8th graders on Wednesday and go to the lab one day to do research. Piece should be a poem, speech, or monologue of 200-250 words (you may use excerpts).
Vocabulary and Sentences from Independent reading due Thursday, May 14 (sheet handed out in class today).
Read your independent book. We will begin Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry on Monday, May 18.
Bring home Declamation letter and returned signed by Friday, May 15.
Declamation choice due Monday, May 18. We will hear from 8th graders on Wednesday and go to the lab one day to do research. Piece should be a poem, speech, or monologue of 200-250 words (you may use excerpts).
Vocabulary and Sentences from Independent reading due Thursday, May 14 (sheet handed out in class today).
Read your independent book. We will begin Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry on Monday, May 18.
Monday, May 4-Friday May 5, 2015
Walk-A-Thon for Lovelane on Thursday, 5/7 (early release)
It's going to be hot and sunny! Bring your water bottle, sneakers, sunscreen, and a hat.
Go to A block after Essentials and then we will walk down to DeFazio
Please visit our fundraising page at:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/pollard-middle/2015-susan-mcdaniel-run-for-lovelane
We thank you in advance for your support!
POETRY ANTHOLOGY DUE FRIDAY, MAY 8
Use the guidelines I sent to you in Google Classroom. We will work on it in class on Monday and Tuesday/Wednesday. Make sure you submit it to me through Classroom or share it with me in Google Drive by 8 am Friday, May 8. Email me with questions if you are not seeing me in class that day.
Anthology Homework/Classwork Recommendations:
Monday-Finish 3 poems and reflections
Tuesday-Finish published poem analysis/review
Wed-Finish overall poetry reflection
Thursday-Finish Author Bio and design elements...Read over for final Edits
Submit to Ms. Phelan in Drive by Friday morning
Read and update your log.
Walk-A-Thon for Lovelane on Thursday, 5/7 (early release)
It's going to be hot and sunny! Bring your water bottle, sneakers, sunscreen, and a hat.
Go to A block after Essentials and then we will walk down to DeFazio
Please visit our fundraising page at:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/pollard-middle/2015-susan-mcdaniel-run-for-lovelane
We thank you in advance for your support!
POETRY ANTHOLOGY DUE FRIDAY, MAY 8
Use the guidelines I sent to you in Google Classroom. We will work on it in class on Monday and Tuesday/Wednesday. Make sure you submit it to me through Classroom or share it with me in Google Drive by 8 am Friday, May 8. Email me with questions if you are not seeing me in class that day.
Anthology Homework/Classwork Recommendations:
Monday-Finish 3 poems and reflections
Tuesday-Finish published poem analysis/review
Wed-Finish overall poetry reflection
Thursday-Finish Author Bio and design elements...Read over for final Edits
Submit to Ms. Phelan in Drive by Friday morning
Read and update your log.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Due Thursday: Make sure you have two copies of the poem you are going to read aloud on poetry day (one for you, one for me). These do not have to be perfect-they may have marks, notes, and anything else. You just need to be able to read from them clearly.
Practice reading your poem out loud 3 times each night.
Friday:
Practice, practice, practice
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Please remind your child to bring a copy of the poem he/she will be reading!
(Encourage your child to practice it as much as possible at home.)
The schedule and class order for that day is listed below. Your child will be able to tell you his/her block.
_____ A-Block 10:02 – 10:48
_____ B-Block 10:51 – 11:37
_____ C-Block 11:40 – 12:28
_____ D-Block 12:58 – 1:45
Please arrive a few minutes early to visit the poem gallery in the front lobby and to give yourself time to make your way to the classroom. We look forward to seeing you there!
Read and update your log.
Due Thursday: Make sure you have two copies of the poem you are going to read aloud on poetry day (one for you, one for me). These do not have to be perfect-they may have marks, notes, and anything else. You just need to be able to read from them clearly.
Practice reading your poem out loud 3 times each night.
Friday:
Practice, practice, practice
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Please remind your child to bring a copy of the poem he/she will be reading!
(Encourage your child to practice it as much as possible at home.)
The schedule and class order for that day is listed below. Your child will be able to tell you his/her block.
_____ A-Block 10:02 – 10:48
_____ B-Block 10:51 – 11:37
_____ C-Block 11:40 – 12:28
_____ D-Block 12:58 – 1:45
Please arrive a few minutes early to visit the poem gallery in the front lobby and to give yourself time to make your way to the classroom. We look forward to seeing you there!
Read and update your log.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Due Wednesday: Have your mounted poem, pictures, and background paper ready to go and glue together at the beginning of class. See the rubric.
Due Thursday: Make sure you have two copies of the poem you are going to read aloud on poetry day (one for you, one for me). These do not have to be perfect-they may have marks, notes, and anything else. You just need to be able to read from them clearly.
Practice reading your poem out loud 3 times each night.
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Read and update your log.
Due Wednesday: Have your mounted poem, pictures, and background paper ready to go and glue together at the beginning of class. See the rubric.
Due Thursday: Make sure you have two copies of the poem you are going to read aloud on poetry day (one for you, one for me). These do not have to be perfect-they may have marks, notes, and anything else. You just need to be able to read from them clearly.
Practice reading your poem out loud 3 times each night.
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
PLEASE WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Read and update your log.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Due Tuesday: Finish and print your photo poem. Bring it to class.
Choose either your photo poem, ode, or ritual poem to share on poetry day. We will practice read-alouds in class and have time for even more revisions.
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
Read and update your log.
Due Tuesday: Finish and print your photo poem. Bring it to class.
Choose either your photo poem, ode, or ritual poem to share on poetry day. We will practice read-alouds in class and have time for even more revisions.
Poetry Day is May 1! This Friday! Invitations with RSVP are overdue and need to be returned with signatures.
Read and update your log.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Due Wednesday: Read the two poems in the hand out from class. Mark them both up and answer the questions on the sheet.
Thursday Field Trip!
Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a labeled bagged lunch and drink.
Due Friday: Poetry Day is May 1! Invitations with RSVP will be coming home 4/13. Please return the bottom portion by 4/17.
Enjoy the break! Read your independent book.
Due Wednesday: Read the two poems in the hand out from class. Mark them both up and answer the questions on the sheet.
Thursday Field Trip!
Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a labeled bagged lunch and drink.
Due Friday: Poetry Day is May 1! Invitations with RSVP will be coming home 4/13. Please return the bottom portion by 4/17.
Enjoy the break! Read your independent book.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Due Tuesday: Final drafts of your Ode and Ritual Poem. Include all rough drafts, rubric, and be sure to fill out the questions on the back of the rubric in complete sentences (50 point project).
Thursday Field Trip!
Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a labeled bagged lunch and drink.
Poetry Day is May 1! Invitations with RSVP will be coming home 4/13. Please return the bottom portion by 4/17.
Due Tuesday: Final drafts of your Ode and Ritual Poem. Include all rough drafts, rubric, and be sure to fill out the questions on the back of the rubric in complete sentences (50 point project).
Thursday Field Trip!
Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring a labeled bagged lunch and drink.
Poetry Day is May 1! Invitations with RSVP will be coming home 4/13. Please return the bottom portion by 4/17.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Due Thursday: Finish the chart for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" if you did not finish it in class. Use full sentences.
We will go over this and then have poetry workshop in class. You will be working on revising your ode and ritual poem.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Due Thursday: Finish the chart for "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" if you did not finish it in class. Use full sentences.
We will go over this and then have poetry workshop in class. You will be working on revising your ode and ritual poem.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Due Wednesday: Write a rough draft "Ritual" poem. It must be at least 15 lines. Use your ideas and brainstorms from class as well as the models we read to help you.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Due Wednesday: Write a rough draft "Ritual" poem. It must be at least 15 lines. Use your ideas and brainstorms from class as well as the models we read to help you.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Monday, April 6, 2015
Due Tuesday: finish Diamonte poem if you did not finish it in class on Friday. Write it on a diamond shaped paper to post in class.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Due Tuesday: finish Diamonte poem if you did not finish it in class on Friday. Write it on a diamond shaped paper to post in class.
Due Friday: --2 vocabulary words used in your own sentences and 2 great sentences from your independent reading book. You may write them on sticky notes or a piece of paper.
--Bring in a photo with a person/people to use for a poem (you may bring in more than one to choose from).
Wednesday, April 1-Sunday April 5
Due Thursday: 8 lines of Riddle poem(s)
Use specific words, phrases, figures of speech to describe something without giving it away
Use the poems from class as models
You must write at least 8 descriptive lines (or more)-how you break it up is up to you (1 poem, 2 poems, etc)
Portfolio letter signed and returned to class
READ! Update your log.
Enjoy the long weekend.
Due Thursday: 8 lines of Riddle poem(s)
Use specific words, phrases, figures of speech to describe something without giving it away
Use the poems from class as models
You must write at least 8 descriptive lines (or more)-how you break it up is up to you (1 poem, 2 poems, etc)
Portfolio letter signed and returned to class
READ! Update your log.
Enjoy the long weekend.
Monday, March 30-Tuesday, March 31
Due Wed: Write your Ode in Google Docs-print for class
(use the samples from class)
Due Thurs: Bring your work portfolio home. Have parents/guardians read over your work and sign the letter.
Clean out your binder. Keep papers that you can use all year (Lit terms, reading log, etc.). Recycle old units (only keep poetry now).
READ! Keep up with your independent reading.
Due Wed: Write your Ode in Google Docs-print for class
(use the samples from class)
Due Thurs: Bring your work portfolio home. Have parents/guardians read over your work and sign the letter.
Clean out your binder. Keep papers that you can use all year (Lit terms, reading log, etc.). Recycle old units (only keep poetry now).
READ! Keep up with your independent reading.
Friday, March 20-Tuesday, March 24, 2015
READ
MCAS
Tuesday, 3/24: Long Composition 8-12:30
Wednesday and Thursday, 3/25-26: Reading Comprehension 8-10
Make Sure you have a book for MCAS.
No E-readers allowed (Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc).
Bring your book, #2 pencils and snack with you each day to D block.
READ
MCAS
Tuesday, 3/24: Long Composition 8-12:30
Wednesday and Thursday, 3/25-26: Reading Comprehension 8-10
Make Sure you have a book for MCAS.
No E-readers allowed (Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc).
Bring your book, #2 pencils and snack with you each day to D block.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Due Friday: Choose 2 of the prompts for the long composition. Create a detailed plan for each.
READ
Due Friday: Choose 2 of the prompts for the long composition. Create a detailed plan for each.
READ
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Due Thursday: Read over the 10 MCAS Long Composition prompts. Underline/highlight/star the key words in each. Be ready to discuss these in class.
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Due Thursday: Read over the 10 MCAS Long Composition prompts. Underline/highlight/star the key words in each. Be ready to discuss these in class.
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Due Wednesday: MCAS packet: "Lost in Yonkers"
Finish reading, doing breadcrumb notes, answering multiple choice questions and writing a thorough plan for the open response (thesis sentence and three specific text examples). Be ready to write an open response in class.
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Due Wednesday: MCAS packet: "Lost in Yonkers"
Finish reading, doing breadcrumb notes, answering multiple choice questions and writing a thorough plan for the open response (thesis sentence and three specific text examples). Be ready to write an open response in class.
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Friday, March 13, 2015
Due Monday: MCAS packet: "Pioneers"
Finish reading, doing breadcrumb notes, answering multiple choice questions and writing a thorough plan for the open response (thesis sentence and three examples).
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Due Monday: MCAS packet: "Pioneers"
Finish reading, doing breadcrumb notes, answering multiple choice questions and writing a thorough plan for the open response (thesis sentence and three examples).
Study Literary Terms. Matching quiz on Thursday, 3/19.
READ
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tonight: Go over the Literary Terms sheet (purple, in your binder).
Be ready to share which ones you know well, which ones you think you know, and which ones you don't know at all.
READ
Tonight: Go over the Literary Terms sheet (purple, in your binder).
Be ready to share which ones you know well, which ones you think you know, and which ones you don't know at all.
READ
Monday, March 9, 2015
READ!
Update your blue reading log.
Bring it and your book to class tomorrow.
Be prepared to share what you are reading with the class.
READ!
Update your blue reading log.
Bring it and your book to class tomorrow.
Be prepared to share what you are reading with the class.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Final Personal Essay Due Monday, 3/9
You will read it aloud in class.
Practice reading it over the weekend.
Finish any last minute revisions and edits.
Bring in:
One final copy stapled to rough draft(s), planning sheet(s) and rubric
One extra copy for you to read from (it may be marked up)
See the checklist I handed out in class
Final Personal Essay Due Monday, 3/9
You will read it aloud in class.
Practice reading it over the weekend.
Finish any last minute revisions and edits.
Bring in:
One final copy stapled to rough draft(s), planning sheet(s) and rubric
One extra copy for you to read from (it may be marked up)
See the checklist I handed out in class
Monday, March 1, 2015
Bring a print out of your essay to class on Friday, 3/6!
This week:
Work on your personal essay for 10-15 minutes each night. You should have the rough draft done by Wednesday. The final draft will be due Monday-to be shared with the class. Use your class time in the computer lab well too!
Due Friday:
Find 2 vocabulary words in your independent reading book. Use each in an original sentence with context clues.
Find 2 excellent sentences from your independent reading book. Write them down and be ready to share. Note if they are simple, compound, or complex.
*Create your own sheet/organizer for this homework.
Have your parent/guardian sign your field trip slip. Bring with $24 check made out to Pollard Middle School. Due Friday.
Bring a print out of your essay to class on Friday, 3/6!
This week:
Work on your personal essay for 10-15 minutes each night. You should have the rough draft done by Wednesday. The final draft will be due Monday-to be shared with the class. Use your class time in the computer lab well too!
Due Friday:
Find 2 vocabulary words in your independent reading book. Use each in an original sentence with context clues.
Find 2 excellent sentences from your independent reading book. Write them down and be ready to share. Note if they are simple, compound, or complex.
*Create your own sheet/organizer for this homework.
Have your parent/guardian sign your field trip slip. Bring with $24 check made out to Pollard Middle School. Due Friday.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Due Wednesday: Read "Poetry is Dangerous" Essay and mark up with breadcrumb notes (just little notes to remind you what it's about)
Think about ideas for your essay-See me for extra help if you are struggling.
Due Thursday: Read "Literally Clueless" Essay. Answer questions #1 and 2.
Think about ideas for your essay-See me for extra help if you are struggling.
Read your independent book and update your blue log. You should be reading 20 minutes a night!
Due Wednesday: Read "Poetry is Dangerous" Essay and mark up with breadcrumb notes (just little notes to remind you what it's about)
Think about ideas for your essay-See me for extra help if you are struggling.
Due Thursday: Read "Literally Clueless" Essay. Answer questions #1 and 2.
Think about ideas for your essay-See me for extra help if you are struggling.
Read your independent book and update your blue log. You should be reading 20 minutes a night!
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Over the break:
Finish/improve your 5 journal entries (If they are all done well, you do not need to work on them more).
READ! Keep up with independent reading. Any genre that hooks you is good!
Monday, 2/23:
Meet in the library
Due Tuesday, 2/24:
Have all 5 journal entries ready for class-if you typed them, be sure to have them printed out.
Choose two of your journal entries you think are good possibilities for your personal essay.
Over the break:
Finish/improve your 5 journal entries (If they are all done well, you do not need to work on them more).
READ! Keep up with independent reading. Any genre that hooks you is good!
Monday, 2/23:
Meet in the library
Due Tuesday, 2/24:
Have all 5 journal entries ready for class-if you typed them, be sure to have them printed out.
Choose two of your journal entries you think are good possibilities for your personal essay.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Due Monday, 2/9: Finish mark-ups and questions for "War" from class
Due Thursday, 2/12: Nonfiction book review
Due Friday, 2/13: 5 journal responses to the prompts I gave you in class on Friday, 2/6.
Take about 15 minutes to write about each one in your writer's notebook.
(If you have your own ideas you may use them instead of the prompts.)
If you prefer to type them in Google Docs, just make sure to print them to bring to class.
Read!
Due Monday, 2/9: Finish mark-ups and questions for "War" from class
Due Thursday, 2/12: Nonfiction book review
Due Friday, 2/13: 5 journal responses to the prompts I gave you in class on Friday, 2/6.
Take about 15 minutes to write about each one in your writer's notebook.
(If you have your own ideas you may use them instead of the prompts.)
If you prefer to type them in Google Docs, just make sure to print them to bring to class.
Read!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Due Friday, 2/6: Find 5 excellent sentences in your independent reading book. Write/type them up to share with the class.
(Excellent= great vocabulary, fantastic detail, interesting structure, good hook...etc. It's up to you.)
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Due Friday, 2/6: Find 5 excellent sentences in your independent reading book. Write/type them up to share with the class.
(Excellent= great vocabulary, fantastic detail, interesting structure, good hook...etc. It's up to you.)
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Complete 3 vocabulary words on your sheet. Due Friday, 1/30.
The words may be from your independent reading book or from some of the nonfiction we read in class.
READING LOG CHECK Friday, 1/30. Update it and have it with your current book in class.
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Let me know if you need help making a schedule.
Complete 3 vocabulary words on your sheet. Due Friday, 1/30.
The words may be from your independent reading book or from some of the nonfiction we read in class.
READING LOG CHECK Friday, 1/30. Update it and have it with your current book in class.
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Let me know if you need help making a schedule.
Friday, January 16, 2015
VOCAB is back! Complete 3 vocabulary words on your sheet. Due Friday, 1/23.
The words may be from your independent reading book or from some of the nonfiction we read in class.
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Let me know if you need help making a schedule.
VOCAB is back! Complete 3 vocabulary words on your sheet. Due Friday, 1/23.
The words may be from your independent reading book or from some of the nonfiction we read in class.
READ your independent book.
Take notes every chapter if you have trouble remembering events/information.
Nonfiction book review and completed form are due 2/12.
Pace yourself-plan to finish the book by 2/7.
Let me know if you need help making a schedule.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Please print your Critical Essay Plan and bring it in. Due 1/15
(The Google Classroom Turn in is not working properly.)
Return your Outsiders book with all notes removed.
READ! Bring your book to class each day and update your log.
Nonfiction Book review due 2/12. Pace yourself.
See me for help choosing a book and/or planning out your reading and writing.
Please print your Critical Essay Plan and bring it in. Due 1/15
(The Google Classroom Turn in is not working properly.)
Return your Outsiders book with all notes removed.
READ! Bring your book to class each day and update your log.
Nonfiction Book review due 2/12. Pace yourself.
See me for help choosing a book and/or planning out your reading and writing.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Final Outsiders Critical Essay Due Tomorrow, 1/13
Some reminders:
•HEADING (NAME, DATE, BLOCK, TITLE)
•12 OR 14 POINT TIMES (TIMES NEW ROMAN)
•1.5 OR 2 SPACED
•PRINT AND STAPLE
*You must print it out and bring it to class. We will do some final edits on it.*
Submit your Plan through Google Classroom (or bring your written plan). Due 1/13
Return your Outsiders book with all notes removed.
READ! Bring your book to class each day and update your log.
Final Outsiders Critical Essay Due Tomorrow, 1/13
Some reminders:
•HEADING (NAME, DATE, BLOCK, TITLE)
•12 OR 14 POINT TIMES (TIMES NEW ROMAN)
•1.5 OR 2 SPACED
•PRINT AND STAPLE
*You must print it out and bring it to class. We will do some final edits on it.*
Submit your Plan through Google Classroom (or bring your written plan). Due 1/13
Return your Outsiders book with all notes removed.
READ! Bring your book to class each day and update your log.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Welcome back!
Due Tuesday 1/6: Outsiders character tracker with at least 10 examples and page numbers filled in.
We will begin our Outsiders Essay on Tuesday, 1/6. We will work on it in the computer lab all week, and you must work on it for homework too. Final essay due Tuesday, 1/13. (I will collect your books Monday, 1/12, and Tuesday, 1/13.)
Tuesday night: Work on finishing your plan (on the last page of the Critical Essay Info in Google Classroom). Be ready to start your draft in class on Wednesday.
Wednesday night: Work on your essay for 20 minutes (you should have a strong introduction paragraph and part of the body done by class Thursday)
READ independently each night and update your Trimester Two reading log.
You must complete at least one nonfiction book before February break.
Welcome back!
Due Tuesday 1/6: Outsiders character tracker with at least 10 examples and page numbers filled in.
We will begin our Outsiders Essay on Tuesday, 1/6. We will work on it in the computer lab all week, and you must work on it for homework too. Final essay due Tuesday, 1/13. (I will collect your books Monday, 1/12, and Tuesday, 1/13.)
Tuesday night: Work on finishing your plan (on the last page of the Critical Essay Info in Google Classroom). Be ready to start your draft in class on Wednesday.
Wednesday night: Work on your essay for 20 minutes (you should have a strong introduction paragraph and part of the body done by class Thursday)
READ independently each night and update your Trimester Two reading log.
You must complete at least one nonfiction book before February break.
Wednesday, December 17 (through break)
Due Thursday, 12/18: Finish reading chapters 9 & 10, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative-write them in your blue book or on a sticky) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for both chapters.
Due Friday, 12/19: Bring in the permission slip for The Outsiders movie. We will watch the movie 12/23. If you are not going to be here you do not need to bring the slip.
**FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios must be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
Due Monday, 12/22: Finish reading The Outsiders. Bring 2 evaluative questions about chapters 11 & 12. Find one quote in each chapter that is important in some way. You may mark them with a sticky note, but be prepared to write them down as soon as you come in to class.
No vocabulary due!
Over the break: READ! ENJOY THE BREAK!
Due Thursday, 12/18: Finish reading chapters 9 & 10, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative-write them in your blue book or on a sticky) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for both chapters.
Due Friday, 12/19: Bring in the permission slip for The Outsiders movie. We will watch the movie 12/23. If you are not going to be here you do not need to bring the slip.
**FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios must be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
Due Monday, 12/22: Finish reading The Outsiders. Bring 2 evaluative questions about chapters 11 & 12. Find one quote in each chapter that is important in some way. You may mark them with a sticky note, but be prepared to write them down as soon as you come in to class.
No vocabulary due!
Over the break: READ! ENJOY THE BREAK!
Monday, December 14
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Thursday, 12/18: Finish reading chapters 9 & 10, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative-write them in your blue book or on a sticky) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for both chapters.
FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios must be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Thursday, 12/18: Finish reading chapters 9 & 10, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative-write them in your blue book or on a sticky) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for both chapters.
FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios must be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
Friday, December 11
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Monday, 12/15: Finish reading chapters 6, 7, & 8, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for all three chapters.
FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home today. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios should be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Monday, 12/15: Finish reading chapters 6, 7, & 8, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class). You only need to have 2 VOCABULARY WORDS IN TOTAL for all three chapters.
FAMILIES/PARENTS: Your child's portfolio is coming home today. Look over the work from Trimester one, please read and sign the reflection letter at the end of it. All portfolios should be returned to class by Friday, 12/19. The work in the manila folder may be filed at home or recycled. Thank you!
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Monday, December 8
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due WED/Thursday, 12/10 & 11: Finish reading chapter 5-Finish READING FOR CLASS WED 12/10, ALL NOTES DUE THURSDAY have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due WED/Thursday, 12/10 & 11: Finish reading chapter 5-Finish READING FOR CLASS WED 12/10, ALL NOTES DUE THURSDAY have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Thursday, December 4
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Monday, 12/8: Finish reading chapters 3 & 4, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Due Monday, 12/8: Finish reading chapters 3 & 4, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Wednesday, December 3
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
First book club meeting TOMORROW Thursday, 12/4: Finish reading chapters 1 & 2, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
First book club meeting TOMORROW Thursday, 12/4: Finish reading chapters 1 & 2, have notes, vocab DEFINED, and two questions (interpretive/evaluative) to share (use the sheet given out in class)
BRING YOUR BOOK AND NOTES TO CLASS EVERY DAY :)
Monday, December 1
Due Tuesday: Reading Evaluation with signature
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Cover your Outsiders book. Do Not tape anything on it. Use the paper bag tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLsjmeVvMo8
First book club meeting Thursday, 12/4: Finish reading chapters 1 & 2, have notes, vocab, and two questions to share
Due Tuesday: Reading Evaluation with signature
Read The Outsiders: Take chapter notes for at least 5 events each chapter, find and define 2 vocabulary words per chapter, write 2 questions for each book club meeting
Cover your Outsiders book. Do Not tape anything on it. Use the paper bag tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLsjmeVvMo8
First book club meeting Thursday, 12/4: Finish reading chapters 1 & 2, have notes, vocab, and two questions to share
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
READ!
Due Tuesday, 12/2: Fill out reading evaluation/reflection and get it signed. Update your blue reading log for class that day.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Enjoy the break!
READ!
Due Tuesday, 12/2: Fill out reading evaluation/reflection and get it signed. Update your blue reading log for class that day.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Enjoy the break!
November 19, 2014
Due Thursday: Read over Microfction rubric carefully. Ask questions in class Thursday or Friday if you don't understand something. Use one side to score yourself.
WORK ON REVISIONS EACH NIGHT AND BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY
Due Friday: 2 vocabulary words from your independent reading. Spelling quiz:
1. Separate 2. Their/They’re 3. Through/though 4.Your/You’re 5. Its/it’s
Meet in the Library Monday, 11/24.
Due Tuesday, 11/25: Final Microfiction. Typed in 14 point/Times/Heading. Include ALL drafts. Include all worksheets/models. Include Rubric with one side filled out by you. Be ready to share in small groups.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Due Thursday: Read over Microfction rubric carefully. Ask questions in class Thursday or Friday if you don't understand something. Use one side to score yourself.
WORK ON REVISIONS EACH NIGHT AND BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY
Due Friday: 2 vocabulary words from your independent reading. Spelling quiz:
1. Separate 2. Their/They’re 3. Through/though 4.Your/You’re 5. Its/it’s
Meet in the Library Monday, 11/24.
Due Tuesday, 11/25: Final Microfiction. Typed in 14 point/Times/Heading. Include ALL drafts. Include all worksheets/models. Include Rubric with one side filled out by you. Be ready to share in small groups.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
November 18, 2014
Due Wednesday: Reread and mark up your microfiction story. Make sure your character has an internal conflict and it is shown in what she/he feels/thinks/acts/talks. Write down revisions on the paper. Use Ms. P's model and your model story as guides.
Due Friday: 2 vocabulary words from your independent reading. Spelling quiz:
1. Separate 2. Their/They’re 3. Through/though 4.Your/You’re 5. Its/it’s
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Due Wednesday: Reread and mark up your microfiction story. Make sure your character has an internal conflict and it is shown in what she/he feels/thinks/acts/talks. Write down revisions on the paper. Use Ms. P's model and your model story as guides.
Due Friday: 2 vocabulary words from your independent reading. Spelling quiz:
1. Separate 2. Their/They’re 3. Through/though 4.Your/You’re 5. Its/it’s
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
November 14, 2014
Due Tuesday: Choose one of the scenes from your Writer's Notebook and type it up. It should be about a page long (double spaced), have detail (perhaps dialogue?), show internal conflict, and be told from first person POV. If you prefer to create a new scene for this you may, but otherwise take your best piece and improve it.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Weekend Homework: READ
Due Tuesday: Choose one of the scenes from your Writer's Notebook and type it up. It should be about a page long (double spaced), have detail (perhaps dialogue?), show internal conflict, and be told from first person POV. If you prefer to create a new scene for this you may, but otherwise take your best piece and improve it.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Weekend Homework: READ
November 13, 2014
Write a new scene using a new conflict-look at the list in your notebook we created in class-use first person POV. You may use the same character or create a new one. Type it or write in your Writer's Notebook. Due Friday.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Weekend Homework: READ
Write a new scene using a new conflict-look at the list in your notebook we created in class-use first person POV. You may use the same character or create a new one. Type it or write in your Writer's Notebook. Due Friday.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Weekend Homework: READ
November 12, 2014
Write a new scene with the character you came up with facing a conflict-look at the list in your notebook we created in class-use first person POV. (If you want to create a new character you may.) Type it or write in your Writer's Notebook. Due Thursday.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
FROM CLASS:
Creative Writing
Make up a realistic character
•Name
•Age
•Physical Description
•Strengths and Weaknesses
•Situation in life (school, work, neighborhood, etc)
•3+ Personality traits
•Other important information?
Bullet a list or write in paragraph format
Write a new scene with the character you came up with facing a conflict-look at the list in your notebook we created in class-use first person POV. (If you want to create a new character you may.) Type it or write in your Writer's Notebook. Due Thursday.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
FROM CLASS:
Creative Writing
Make up a realistic character
•Name
•Age
•Physical Description
•Strengths and Weaknesses
•Situation in life (school, work, neighborhood, etc)
•3+ Personality traits
•Other important information?
Bullet a list or write in paragraph format
November 10, 2014
Focus on your independent reading this week! (No vocabulary due)
We will work on Microfiction and sentence structure for the next few weeks.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
Focus on your independent reading this week! (No vocabulary due)
We will work on Microfiction and sentence structure for the next few weeks.
We will begin the novel The Outsiders the week of 12/1. Think about your independent book and plan out what you will read until then. Once we begin the class novel it may be your only book (however, you are welcome to read more if you can balance two stories).
November 6, 2014
3 new vocabulary word (plus 2 from last week) due 11/7
READ!
We will have our short story assessment on Monday, 11/10. You do not need to study, but think about everything we have learned over the course of the unit. You will read a story and write a response.
3 new vocabulary word (plus 2 from last week) due 11/7
READ!
We will have our short story assessment on Monday, 11/10. You do not need to study, but think about everything we have learned over the course of the unit. You will read a story and write a response.
October 28, 2014
Review the story "The White Umbrella" - add to your active reading notes.
Write one interpretive and one evaluative question to ask your classmates-due Wed., 10/29
Study the following words for our quiz Friday, 10/31: beautiful, beginning, believe, doesn't, exception
(you will be responsible for spelling 5/6 words correctly)
Collect 2 vocabulary words from your independent book on your vocab sheet-due 10/31
READ! Keep up with the independent reading. Let me know if you need help with anything.
Review the story "The White Umbrella" - add to your active reading notes.
Write one interpretive and one evaluative question to ask your classmates-due Wed., 10/29
Study the following words for our quiz Friday, 10/31: beautiful, beginning, believe, doesn't, exception
(you will be responsible for spelling 5/6 words correctly)
Collect 2 vocabulary words from your independent book on your vocab sheet-due 10/31
READ! Keep up with the independent reading. Let me know if you need help with anything.
October 24, 2014
Study the following words for our quiz Friday, 10/31: beautiful, beginning, believe, doesn't, exception
(you will be responsible for spelling 5/6 words correctly)
Collect 2 vocabulary words from your independent book on your vocab sheet-due 10/31
READ! Keep up with the independent reading. Let me know if you need help with anything.
Study the following words for our quiz Friday, 10/31: beautiful, beginning, believe, doesn't, exception
(you will be responsible for spelling 5/6 words correctly)
Collect 2 vocabulary words from your independent book on your vocab sheet-due 10/31
READ! Keep up with the independent reading. Let me know if you need help with anything.
October 21, 2014
Revise, type, and edit your "Landlady" response
Bring in final with rough draft, rubric, and outline on 10/22 or 10/23
Study a little each night for the quiz Friday, 10/24
You need to know how to use (and be able to spell) your 3 best vocab words
You need to know the definitions of characterization, plot, conflict, foreshadowing, inference, setting, and mood
Use the half sheet from class to study
Continue to READ and bring your independent book to class each day
Revise, type, and edit your "Landlady" response
Bring in final with rough draft, rubric, and outline on 10/22 or 10/23
Study a little each night for the quiz Friday, 10/24
You need to know how to use (and be able to spell) your 3 best vocab words
You need to know the definitions of characterization, plot, conflict, foreshadowing, inference, setting, and mood
Use the half sheet from class to study
Continue to READ and bring your independent book to class each day
October 17, 2014
Vocabulary and Literary Terms Quiz, Friday, 10/24
Study a little each night-use the half sheet guide
(No new vocabulary words this week)
Read "A Letter from the Fringe" and mark it up with active reading notes-due Tuesday, 10/21
We will visit the library as a class on Monday, 10/20!
Keep Reading
Vocabulary and Literary Terms Quiz, Friday, 10/24
Study a little each night-use the half sheet guide
(No new vocabulary words this week)
Read "A Letter from the Fringe" and mark it up with active reading notes-due Tuesday, 10/21
We will visit the library as a class on Monday, 10/20!
Keep Reading
September 26, 2014
Read your independent book
3 new/interesting vocabulary words from your book due Friday, 10/3
Use the back of the vocabulary log we started in class (PDF version in handouts)
We will begin our cluster reading block on Tuesday, 9/30.
It's especially important to bring your independent book on 'A' days now.
Keep a back-up book in your locker if needed.
Read your independent book
3 new/interesting vocabulary words from your book due Friday, 10/3
Use the back of the vocabulary log we started in class (PDF version in handouts)
We will begin our cluster reading block on Tuesday, 9/30.
It's especially important to bring your independent book on 'A' days now.
Keep a back-up book in your locker if needed.
September 19, 2014
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night-remember, this is your English homework
For the week of 9/22:
Picture Day Tuesday, Field Trip Wednesday, Holiday Thursday (no school)
We will have a reading check-in Friday, 9/26. You need to show how much progress you have made.
+Practice logging into Destiny Quest from the library homepage.
Work on adding to your lists and recommendations!
Reminders:
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night-remember, this is your English homework
For the week of 9/22:
Picture Day Tuesday, Field Trip Wednesday, Holiday Thursday (no school)
We will have a reading check-in Friday, 9/26. You need to show how much progress you have made.
+Practice logging into Destiny Quest from the library homepage.
Work on adding to your lists and recommendations!
Reminders:
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
September 16, 2014
Read and sign the green sheet about independent reading expectations
Have your parent/guardian do the same and return it to me by Thursday
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night--remember, this is your English homework
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
Read and sign the green sheet about independent reading expectations
Have your parent/guardian do the same and return it to me by Thursday
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night--remember, this is your English homework
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
September 11, 2014
Litany Metaphor Poem final due Tuesday, 9/16 (bring the rubric and rough draft with it)
Rubric and Ms. Phelan's model are in the handouts tab
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night--remember, this is your English homework
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
Litany Metaphor Poem final due Tuesday, 9/16 (bring the rubric and rough draft with it)
Rubric and Ms. Phelan's model are in the handouts tab
Read your independent book for 20 minutes or more every night--remember, this is your English homework
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)-you only need to write the book once
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
September 10, 2014
Read for 20 minutes or more every night
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
You will write an update of your independent reading in class on Thursday!
Read for 20 minutes or more every night
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
You will write an update of your independent reading in class on Thursday!
September 8, 2014
Read for 20 minutes or more every night
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
Type up your summer reading Tweet, cut it out, and bring to class by Wednesday, 9/10
Read for 20 minutes or more every night
Bring your independent book to class each day
Keep track of your reading on your log (blue sheet)
Keep a running list of books on deck (pink sheet)
Type up your summer reading Tweet, cut it out, and bring to class by Wednesday, 9/10
September 5, 2014
Thank you for a terrific first week!
Have your class binder and supplies by Monday, September 8.
Bring an independent reading book to class with you every day, beginning Monday, September 8.
Please bring in a 1 inch binder by Friday, 9/12.
This binder will used for your writing portfolio and be kept in the classroom all year.
(Feel free to use a recycled one from home.)
Bring these in late if you did not have them 9/5:
Read and sign expectations by Friday, September 5.
Hand in your summer reading letter by Friday, September 5.
Thank you for a terrific first week!
Have your class binder and supplies by Monday, September 8.
Bring an independent reading book to class with you every day, beginning Monday, September 8.
Please bring in a 1 inch binder by Friday, 9/12.
This binder will used for your writing portfolio and be kept in the classroom all year.
(Feel free to use a recycled one from home.)
Bring these in late if you did not have them 9/5:
Read and sign expectations by Friday, September 5.
Hand in your summer reading letter by Friday, September 5.
September 3, 2014
Welcome! I'm excited to have you in class this year.
Be ready to discuss and do some short writing about the two books you read this summer.
*Read and sign expectations by Friday, September 5.
*Hand in your summer reading letter by Friday, September 5.
*Have binder and supplies by Monday, September 8.
Please bring in a 1 inch binder by Friday, 9/12.
This binder will used for your writing portfolio and be kept in the classroom all year.
(Feel free to use a recycled one from home.)
Welcome! I'm excited to have you in class this year.
Be ready to discuss and do some short writing about the two books you read this summer.
*Read and sign expectations by Friday, September 5.
*Hand in your summer reading letter by Friday, September 5.
*Have binder and supplies by Monday, September 8.
Please bring in a 1 inch binder by Friday, 9/12.
This binder will used for your writing portfolio and be kept in the classroom all year.
(Feel free to use a recycled one from home.)