I will be collecting students' TOCs next Tuesday ... make sure they are updated:
1. Vocab. List 1 .... n/d
2. Vocab. List 2 .... n/d
3. Vocab. List 3 .... n/d
4. Reading Log ...... n/d
5. Homophones ....... 1/5
6. Persuasion Notes . 1/5
7. Apostrophes ...... 1/6
8. Editorial ID ..... 1/6
9. Yuck v. Yay ...... 1/7
10. Vocab. List 4 ... 1/10
11. Editorial Cartoon 1/10
12. Review: H & A ... 1/11
13. School Issues Project 1/14
14. M&Ms & TEPS ..... 1/18
15. V4 Quiz ......... 1/19
*16. Essay Outline ... 1/20
*17. Intro Paragraph . 1/21
*18. Body Paragraph 1 1/24
19. Vocab. List 1 ... 1/24
*20. Body Paragraph 2 1/25
*21. Body Paragraph 3 1/26
*22. Conclusion ...... 1/26
* You do NOT have these items in your binder, I have them in class!
Happy Organizing!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 28
Due: Book in class!
In class students took their 1st vocabulary quiz of the 3rd quarter and then had the rest of the period to read their independent reading books.
HW: enjoy the weekend :o)
In class students took their 1st vocabulary quiz of the 3rd quarter and then had the rest of the period to read their independent reading books.
HW: enjoy the weekend :o)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 27
Due: Entire rough draft of your essay should be finished!
In class, students received awards for their poetry from last quarter. Then, they traded their rough drafts with another student in class and edited/proofread their partner's essay.
HW: (1) Study Vocab. for quiz tomorrow
(2) Bring a book to class for a grade
In class, students received awards for their poetry from last quarter. Then, they traded their rough drafts with another student in class and edited/proofread their partner's essay.
HW: (1) Study Vocab. for quiz tomorrow
(2) Bring a book to class for a grade
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 26
Due: Body Paragraph #2 and Flashcards
In class students wrote their 3rd body paragraph and conclusion paragraph! Yay! The entire rough draft is complete!
HW: If you haven't finished any part of your rough draft (intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, or conclusion) -- finish them tonight!
In class students wrote their 3rd body paragraph and conclusion paragraph! Yay! The entire rough draft is complete!
HW: If you haven't finished any part of your rough draft (intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, or conclusion) -- finish them tonight!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 25
Due: Body Paragraph #1 & Vocab. WS
In class, students had time to read their independent reading books. Then, I explained how to write your 2nd body paragraph, and students had time to work.
HW: Finish Body Paragraph #2 & Vocab. Flashcards
Vocab. Quiz Corrections due tomorrow (if your grade was BELOW 77%)
In class, students had time to read their independent reading books. Then, I explained how to write your 2nd body paragraph, and students had time to work.
HW: Finish Body Paragraph #2 & Vocab. Flashcards
Vocab. Quiz Corrections due tomorrow (if your grade was BELOW 77%)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 25
Due: Intro Paragraph
In class, students received their 1st vocabulary list for the 3rd quarter. Then, we looked at a "good" example and a "bad" example of a TEPS paragraph from last week. Finally, students had time to start writing their 1st body paragraph for their School Issues Essay.
HW: (1) vocab. ws or illustration
(2) Finish body paragraph #1
(3) bring a book tomorrow!
In class, students received their 1st vocabulary list for the 3rd quarter. Then, we looked at a "good" example and a "bad" example of a TEPS paragraph from last week. Finally, students had time to start writing their 1st body paragraph for their School Issues Essay.
HW: (1) vocab. ws or illustration
(2) Finish body paragraph #1
(3) bring a book tomorrow!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 21
Due: Essay Outline & book in class
During class, students reviewed the different types of persuasion by creating skits with their groups. Then we discussed out to write an effective and well organized introduction paragraph & thesis statement. Finally, students had time to start writing their own intro paragraphs for their school issues essay.
HW: Finish introduction paragraph!
During class, students reviewed the different types of persuasion by creating skits with their groups. Then we discussed out to write an effective and well organized introduction paragraph & thesis statement. Finally, students had time to start writing their own intro paragraphs for their school issues essay.
HW: Finish introduction paragraph!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, January 20
Due: None.
In class, we discussed the importance of using letters to inform and persuade RATHER than to insult or offend. Next, we discussed WHO students should be writing their letters to. Finally, students started their essay outlines.
HW: Finish outline & bring a book to class tomorrow!
In class, we discussed the importance of using letters to inform and persuade RATHER than to insult or offend. Next, we discussed WHO students should be writing their letters to. Finally, students started their essay outlines.
HW: Finish outline & bring a book to class tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 19
Due: Book in class & TEPS paragraph
In class, students took their vocabulary, homophones, and apostrophes quiz. Then they had the rest of the period to read their books.
HW: none :o)
In class, students took their vocabulary, homophones, and apostrophes quiz. Then they had the rest of the period to read their books.
HW: none :o)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18
Due: Editorial Cartoons
In class, I introduced students to the TEPS paragraph organization. We took notes on TEPS and then students analyzed a sample paragraph to find each element of organization. Finally, students read articles about different issues in the media and wrote their own TEPS paragraphs arguing their own opinion.
HW: (1) Study: vocab, homophones, & apostrophes quiz tomorrow!
(2) Bring your independent reading book to class for a grade!
(3) Make up work (test, project, and/or quiz corrections)
(4) Finish paragraph from class
In class, I introduced students to the TEPS paragraph organization. We took notes on TEPS and then students analyzed a sample paragraph to find each element of organization. Finally, students read articles about different issues in the media and wrote their own TEPS paragraphs arguing their own opinion.
HW: (1) Study: vocab, homophones, & apostrophes quiz tomorrow!
(2) Bring your independent reading book to class for a grade!
(3) Make up work (test, project, and/or quiz corrections)
(4) Finish paragraph from class
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14
Due: Vocab. Flashcards
In class, students wrote review questions down on note cards (to be used in class next week)! Then, we went over our homophones & apostrophes review from yesterday. Finally, I introduced our School Issues Project and students created their own editorial cartoons.
HW: Finish your cartoon!
In class, students wrote review questions down on note cards (to be used in class next week)! Then, we went over our homophones & apostrophes review from yesterday. Finally, I introduced our School Issues Project and students created their own editorial cartoons.
HW: Finish your cartoon!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, January 13
Due: Vocab. 4 WS
In class, students completed a review of homophones and apostrophes. Then, we discussed different issues students have at our school and students debated both sides of some of the issues. Finally, I returned the Poetry Anthology projects from before break and students reviewed their grades.
**Vocab. 4 Quiz will be NEXT WEDNESDAY and will include questions about the vocabulary list, homophones, and apostrophes.
***Any missing work or assignment corrections are due NEXT WEDNESDAY so that I can update your grades before report cards go out.
HW: Vocab. 4 Flashcards due tomorrow :)
In class, students completed a review of homophones and apostrophes. Then, we discussed different issues students have at our school and students debated both sides of some of the issues. Finally, I returned the Poetry Anthology projects from before break and students reviewed their grades.
**Vocab. 4 Quiz will be NEXT WEDNESDAY and will include questions about the vocabulary list, homophones, and apostrophes.
***Any missing work or assignment corrections are due NEXT WEDNESDAY so that I can update your grades before report cards go out.
HW: Vocab. 4 Flashcards due tomorrow :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, January 10
Due: None.
In class, students copied down the definitions to the vocabulary words this week. Then, we discussed political cartoons and students analyzed cartoons with the people at their tables.
HW: Vocab. WS (or illustrations)
Aquarelle: Katy McNamara
Aqueduct: Mia Morrell
Aqueous: Maizelle Torres
Aquamarine: Neel Herfarth
Aquatic: Adam Fox
Aquarius: Kyra Kocis
Hydrophobia: Thomas Curtis
Hydraulic: Austin Carillo
Hydrant: Jake Zinn
Hydroponic: Ana Swanson-Boyd
In class, students copied down the definitions to the vocabulary words this week. Then, we discussed political cartoons and students analyzed cartoons with the people at their tables.
HW: Vocab. WS (or illustrations)
Aquarelle: Katy McNamara
Aqueduct: Mia Morrell
Aqueous: Maizelle Torres
Aquamarine: Neel Herfarth
Aquatic: Adam Fox
Aquarius: Kyra Kocis
Hydrophobia: Thomas Curtis
Hydraulic: Austin Carillo
Hydrant: Jake Zinn
Hydroponic: Ana Swanson-Boyd
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7
Due: Apostrophes WS
In class, we discussed word choice in student writing. We discussed how to use pronouns properly and the difference between "yuck" (overused) and "yay" (more descriptive) words. Finally, students finished reading editorials from the newspaper and identifying which type of editorial they were.
HW: enjoy the weekend :o)
In class, we discussed word choice in student writing. We discussed how to use pronouns properly and the difference between "yuck" (overused) and "yay" (more descriptive) words. Finally, students finished reading editorials from the newspaper and identifying which type of editorial they were.
HW: enjoy the weekend :o)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, January 6
Due: Homophones WS
In class, we discussed apostrophe use and students completed some practice questions using apostrophes. Then, we viewed commercials and students discussed the different types of persuasion used in each commercial. Then, students took brief notes on the different types of editorials (articles, columns, and letters) and started reading editorials from the N&O and answering questions.
HW: Apostrophes WS
In class, we discussed apostrophe use and students completed some practice questions using apostrophes. Then, we viewed commercials and students discussed the different types of persuasion used in each commercial. Then, students took brief notes on the different types of editorials (articles, columns, and letters) and started reading editorials from the N&O and answering questions.
HW: Apostrophes WS
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, January 5
Due: None.
I'm back! Today, in class, students completed a warm up in their journal. Then, we discussed the rules of homophones and students completed a few practice questions. Finally, we took notes on different types of persuasion.
HW: Homophones WS (on the back of the handout from class)
I'm back! Today, in class, students completed a warm up in their journal. Then, we discussed the rules of homophones and students completed a few practice questions. Finally, we took notes on different types of persuasion.
HW: Homophones WS (on the back of the handout from class)
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