Due: Quiz corrections (for some kids)
In class, students put all of the parts of their "Charlie" essay together and exchanged papers with their peers. Students then edited one another's papers for spelling/grammar, organization, and argument clarity.
HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow & bring a book to class!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 29
Due: Body Paragraphs 1 & 2 and Flashcards
During class students completed their 3rd body paragraph and the conclusion paragraph of their "Charlie" Essay.
HW: (1) Finish Body Paragraph 3 & Conclusion Paragraph
(2) Quiz Corrections due tomorrow
During class students completed their 3rd body paragraph and the conclusion paragraph of their "Charlie" Essay.
HW: (1) Finish Body Paragraph 3 & Conclusion Paragraph
(2) Quiz Corrections due tomorrow
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28
Due: (1) Rwanda pen pal letter and permission form
(2) Vocabulary worksheet
(3) Intro. & Thesis Worksheet
In class, we took our class picture to send to the kids in Rwanda. Then, I explained to students how to write the body paragraphs of their "Charlie" essay and then students worked on their first 2 body paragraphs.
HW: Flashcards due tomorrow AND finish body paragraphs 1 & 2
(2) Vocabulary worksheet
(3) Intro. & Thesis Worksheet
In class, we took our class picture to send to the kids in Rwanda. Then, I explained to students how to write the body paragraphs of their "Charlie" essay and then students worked on their first 2 body paragraphs.
HW: Flashcards due tomorrow AND finish body paragraphs 1 & 2
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27
Due: Photo Permission Slip
In class students worked on their Rwanda penpal letters. Then, we went over the new vocabulary list for this week. Finally, we discussed how to write a thesis statement and introduction paragraph and students had time to start writing their own.
HW: (1) Rwanda Pen Pal Letters due tomorrow
(2) Vocabulary WS due tomorrow
(3) Finish introduction paragraph for tomorrow
In class students worked on their Rwanda penpal letters. Then, we went over the new vocabulary list for this week. Finally, we discussed how to write a thesis statement and introduction paragraph and students had time to start writing their own.
HW: (1) Rwanda Pen Pal Letters due tomorrow
(2) Vocabulary WS due tomorrow
(3) Finish introduction paragraph for tomorrow
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday, September 24
Due: Pre-Writing for Charlie Essay
In class, students took their 2nd vocabulary quiz and then I introduced the Rwanda Pen Pal Project!
HW: (1) Rwanda Photo Permission forms due Monday
(2) Rwanda Pen Pal letters due by Tuesday
Have a great weekend :0)
In class, students took their 2nd vocabulary quiz and then I introduced the Rwanda Pen Pal Project!
HW: (1) Rwanda Photo Permission forms due Monday
(2) Rwanda Pen Pal letters due by Tuesday
Have a great weekend :0)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 23
Due: None.
In class, students finished taking notes on different types of writing and we discussed how to complete a pre-writing assignment for an argumentative essay. Students were then given time to work on their pre-writing for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory essay.
HW: (1) Finish Pre-Writing
(2) Study for Vocab. Quiz tomorrow
(3) Get Rwanda Permission form signed by Monday
In class, students finished taking notes on different types of writing and we discussed how to complete a pre-writing assignment for an argumentative essay. Students were then given time to work on their pre-writing for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory essay.
HW: (1) Finish Pre-Writing
(2) Study for Vocab. Quiz tomorrow
(3) Get Rwanda Permission form signed by Monday
Wednesday, September 22
Sorry this is so late -- we have had some technical difficulties here at school!!
On Wednesday, students finished watching the movie and took notes on different types of writing.
HW: None :)
On Wednesday, students finished watching the movie and took notes on different types of writing.
HW: None :)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21
Due: Vocab. WS
In class, students continued watching Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
HW: (1) Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow (Word on Front; Definition on Back; Sentence on Back for Extra Credit) and (2) Vocab. Quiz 1 Corrections due Thursday
In class, students continued watching Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
HW: (1) Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow (Word on Front; Definition on Back; Sentence on Back for Extra Credit) and (2) Vocab. Quiz 1 Corrections due Thursday
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20
Due: None.
In class, students worked on their 2nd vocabulary list - using the iPod to define the words. Then, we continued watching Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
HW: Vocab. WS Due tomorrow
In class, students worked on their 2nd vocabulary list - using the iPod to define the words. Then, we continued watching Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
HW: Vocab. WS Due tomorrow
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17
Due: Book in class!
During class students took their 1st vocabulary quiz and read their independent reading books.
HW: Bring candy Monday if you want to!
During class students took their 1st vocabulary quiz and read their independent reading books.
HW: Bring candy Monday if you want to!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 16
Due: None.
In class, students started watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
HW: Bring your book tomorrow and STUDY for your vocabulary quiz!
In class, students started watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
HW: Bring your book tomorrow and STUDY for your vocabulary quiz!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15
Due: Vocabulary Flashcards
In class, students completed a journal entry: Do you think Willy Wonka wanted the other kids to fail? What information from the play supports your opinion?
Then, students completed a handout entitled "Plot the Play."
Finally, SOME classes completed a News Report.
HW: Finish Plot the Play WS
In class, students completed a journal entry: Do you think Willy Wonka wanted the other kids to fail? What information from the play supports your opinion?
Then, students completed a handout entitled "Plot the Play."
Finally, SOME classes completed a News Report.
HW: Finish Plot the Play WS
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 15
Due: (1) Vocabulary WS and (2) Set the Stage
In class students read their book independently as a warm up. Then, we went over the answers to the vocabulary worksheet and I explained to students how to make their vocabulary flashcards. Finally, we finished reading the play and students had time to start their "Plot the Play" worksheet.
HW: Vocabulary flashcards due tomorrow:
FRONT: Vocab. Word BACK: Definition ... if you want extra credit, you can write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
In class students read their book independently as a warm up. Then, we went over the answers to the vocabulary worksheet and I explained to students how to make their vocabulary flashcards. Finally, we finished reading the play and students had time to start their "Plot the Play" worksheet.
HW: Vocabulary flashcards due tomorrow:
FRONT: Vocab. Word BACK: Definition ... if you want extra credit, you can write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 13
Due: None.
In class, students were given their first vocabulary list. This week's root is FOLI which means LEAF. Then, I returned a worksheet from last week and we discussed how it was graded and how to improve your grade on future assignments. Finally, we read a small amount of the play and students had time to work on their vocabulary worksheet and "Set the Stage" worksheet.
HW: (1) Vocabulary Worksheet and (2) Set the Stage WS due tomorrow
***You need to have an iPod case in school by tomorrow!!
In class, students were given their first vocabulary list. This week's root is FOLI which means LEAF. Then, I returned a worksheet from last week and we discussed how it was graded and how to improve your grade on future assignments. Finally, we read a small amount of the play and students had time to work on their vocabulary worksheet and "Set the Stage" worksheet.
HW: (1) Vocabulary Worksheet and (2) Set the Stage WS due tomorrow
***You need to have an iPod case in school by tomorrow!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 10
Due: Independent reading book in class!
Fridays are independent reading days! Towards the end of class students complete a "check-in" on their book where they tell me (1) what they are reading (2) how many pages they read during class time and (3) a brief summary of what they read that day.
At the end of the quarter, students will choose ONE book they read and complete a (simple) project on the book.
HW: Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!
Fridays are independent reading days! Towards the end of class students complete a "check-in" on their book where they tell me (1) what they are reading (2) how many pages they read during class time and (3) a brief summary of what they read that day.
At the end of the quarter, students will choose ONE book they read and complete a (simple) project on the book.
HW: Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9
Due: "A Play is Different" WS
In class students had time to finish up their WS. Then, we continued reading "Charlie".
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow!
In class students had time to finish up their WS. Then, we continued reading "Charlie".
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 8
Due: None.
In class, students completed a warm up suggesting books that I should read at school. Then, we reviewed how to write in complete sentences. And finally, we continued reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
HW: Finish "A Play is Different" WS
In class, students completed a warm up suggesting books that I should read at school. Then, we reviewed how to write in complete sentences. And finally, we continued reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
HW: Finish "A Play is Different" WS
Tuesday, September 7
Due: None.
In class students reviewed the reading diagnostic they completed last week. I then introduced our first unit: a writing unit using the play "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
HW: Read your independent reading book!
In class students reviewed the reading diagnostic they completed last week. I then introduced our first unit: a writing unit using the play "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
HW: Read your independent reading book!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Friday, September 3
Due: Book in class!
During class students completed their Reading Diagnostic and/or had time to read their independent reading book.
HW: Enjoy the long weekend!
During class students completed their Reading Diagnostic and/or had time to read their independent reading book.
HW: Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2
Due: None.
In class students continued working on their Reading Diagnostic test.
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow.
In class students continued working on their Reading Diagnostic test.
HW: Bring a book to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1
Due: Have a book in class!
In class we discussed good reading strategies and then students began a reading diagnostic test.
HW: Bring a book!
In class we discussed good reading strategies and then students began a reading diagnostic test.
HW: Bring a book!
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