Monday, February 28, 2011

Monday, February 28

Due: None.

In class, students reviewed for their Book Test tomorrow!

HW: Study for your Book Test!!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Friday, February 25

Due: Book in class & Tic-Tac-Toe

During class, students took their 5th vocabulary quiz. Then, they had the rest of the period to (1) Finish reading their literature circle book (2) Write their summary (3) Add to the Story Elements Folder (4) Create a Box-o-Questions and/or (5) Read their independent reading book!

HW: By MONDAY, you should have completed #1, 2, and 3 from above. You will NOT have any reading time in class on Monday.

Book Test Tuesday, March 1st
Vocab. Unit Test Thursday, March 3rd

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Thursday, February 24

Due: None.

In class, students finished reading their literature circle book, wrote a paragraph summary of the last section of their book, and completed their Story Elements folder.

HW: (1) Tic-Tac-Toe
(2) Study for Vocab. Quiz
(3) Bring your independent reading book!

Wednesday, February 23

Due: None.

In class, students continued reading their literature circle books and working on their assignments.

HW: TTT is now due FRIDAY!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Tuesday, February 22

Due: None.

In class, students completed a journal about their book where they had to decide whether or not they would recommend their literature circle book to someone else. Then, students had the rest of the period to continue reading!

HW: TicTacToe due Thursday :)

Monday, February 21, 2011

Monday, February 21

Due: None.

In class, students received their 5th vocabulary list. Then, students worked with their group to choose one character from their literature circle book and create a "character body" for that character ... analyzing personality traits, thoughts, actions, settings, and emotions.

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due Thursday!


IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Tuesday, March 1: SciFi/Fantasy Book Test
Thursday, March 3: Vocabulary UNIT Test

Friday, February 18, 2011

Friday, February 18

Due: Book in class

During class, students took their 4th vocabulary quiz and then had the rest of the class time to read and/or finish their literature circle activities.

HW: go outside!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Thursday, February 17

Due: Tic-Tac-Toe and Corrections

In class, students finished reading the 2nd section of their book, completed their questions, and added to their folders.

HW: Study & bring a BOOK tomorrow!

Wednesday, February 16

Due: None.

In class, students created a bumper sticker for a character in their book and then wrote a paragraph explaining why this bumper sticker was a good representation of their character. Then, students continued to read and work on their literature circle assignments.

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due tomorrow & Vocab. Quiz 3 corrections

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tuesday, February 15

Due: None.

In class, we discussed characterization and different types of characters. Then, students continued reading their literature circle books.

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due Thursday!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Monday, February 14

Due: None.

In class, students received their 4th vocabulary list. Then, students chose a scene from their reading last week and performed a skit for the class. Finally, students had time to start reading the next section of their book!

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due Thursday :o)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday, February 11

Due: Book in class

In class, students took their vocabulary quiz. Then, they had time to either finish their literature circle book work or read a book of their own.

HW: Have a great (warm) weekend!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Thursday, February 10

Due: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe for List #3

In class, I explained to students that by the end of class they should:
(1) Finish reading the 1st section of their book
(2) Answer all questions on their handout (in complete sentences)
(3) Update their Story Elements Folders (1 card per envelope)

HW: (1) Study for quiz tomorrow and (2) Bring your independent reading book to class!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Wednesday, February 9

Due: Vocab. Quiz 2 Corrections

In class, students wrote a TEPS paragraph explaining whether their literature circle book would be classified as science fiction or fantasy. Then, students had the rest of class time to read their books and work on their questions.

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tuesday, February 8

Due: None.

In class, students created Story Elements folders that they will use to organize information from their literature circle books as they read. Students then had time to continue reading their books and working on their worksheet.

HW: (1) Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe due Thursday and (2) Vocab. Quiz 2 corrections due tomorrow!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Monday, February 7

Due: None.

In class, students received their 3rd vocabulary list. Then, students were assigned to their literature circle groups and began reading!

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe (3 activities) due by Thursday! Illustrations due by Wednesday for those who volunteered.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Friday, February 4

Due: Book in class

Today students took their vocabulary quiz and then had the rest of the period to read their independent reading books.

HW: Enjoy the weekend :o)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Thursday, February 3

Due: Vocab. Activities & Essay

In class, students completed a journal about their favorite book genre. Then, they took brief notes on science fiction and fantasy. We then watched 3 movie trailers and students had to decided if they were science fiction or fantasy movies. Finally, students chose their next literature circle books.

HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow AND bring a book!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Wednesday, February 2

Due: None.

In class, students finished typing their essays and turned them in!

HW: Vocab. Tic-Tac-Toe activities due tomorrow. If you didn't finish your essay today at school, you need to finish it at home to turn in tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Tuesday, February 1

Due: None.

In class, students turned in their TOC's and then continued typing their essays.

HW: Vocab. Activities due Thursday & Vocab. Quiz Corrections due tomorrow!

Monday, January 31

Due: None.

In class, students received their new vocab. list for this week. Then, students started typing their School Issues Essays.

HW: Vocab. Activities due Thursday!