Due: All Give a Little handouts should be finished and TURNED IN!
In class, students worked in pairs and (using the iPads) researched different charities. Then, they created flow charts showing the problem, solutions, and community involvement available for their charity.
HW: Read 20-30 mins at home!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 21
Due: None.
In class, students had 15 minutes to finish their Give a Little work. Then, they worked in groups to complete a venn diagram comparing the 2 charity organizations they read about in the book.
HW: read (20-30 minutes) at home!
In class, students had 15 minutes to finish their Give a Little work. Then, they worked in groups to complete a venn diagram comparing the 2 charity organizations they read about in the book.
HW: read (20-30 minutes) at home!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, March 21
Due: None.
In class, students finished reading Give a Little and their 3rd (and LAST) handout!
HW: Enjoy the BEAUTIFUL weekend :o)
In class, students finished reading Give a Little and their 3rd (and LAST) handout!
HW: Enjoy the BEAUTIFUL weekend :o)
Friday, March 18
Due: None.
In class, students finished reading Give a Little & their 3rd (and last) handout.
HW: Enjoy the beautiful weekend :o)
In class, students finished reading Give a Little & their 3rd (and last) handout.
HW: Enjoy the beautiful weekend :o)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Due: None.
Students had the entire class period to continue reading Give a Little and working on their handout.
HW: Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow :)
Due: None.
Students had the entire class period to continue reading Give a Little and working on their handout.
HW: Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow :)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 16
Due: None.
In class, students completed a journal where they had to consider living without a necessity (such as lights, shoes, AC/Heat, etc). Then, students continued reading their section in Give a Little and worked on the handout.
HW: read :)
In class, students completed a journal where they had to consider living without a necessity (such as lights, shoes, AC/Heat, etc). Then, students continued reading their section in Give a Little and worked on the handout.
HW: read :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tuesday, March 15
Due: None.
In class, students completed a journal where they had to consider the struggle it would be to get themselves to an emergency room without transportation. Then, students continued reading the 2nd section of Give a Little and working on their handout.
HW: We are collecting money to donate at the end of this unit! Students are encouraged to bring in any change they have laying around the house to donate!
In class, students completed a journal where they had to consider the struggle it would be to get themselves to an emergency room without transportation. Then, students continued reading the 2nd section of Give a Little and working on their handout.
HW: We are collecting money to donate at the end of this unit! Students are encouraged to bring in any change they have laying around the house to donate!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, March 14
Due: Book WS #1
In class, we looked over some "good" samples of Text-to-Self paragraphs. Then, students listened to Bohemian Rhapsody and chose a line from the song that they could connect to somehow, and completed their second T2S paragraph. Then, students received their 2nd book handout and got started reading the next section in Give a Little.
HW: Read :)
In class, we looked over some "good" samples of Text-to-Self paragraphs. Then, students listened to Bohemian Rhapsody and chose a line from the song that they could connect to somehow, and completed their second T2S paragraph. Then, students received their 2nd book handout and got started reading the next section in Give a Little.
HW: Read :)
Friday, March 11, 2011
Friday, March 11
Due: None.
In class, students read an article from the Wall Street Journal entitled "Please Help!". Then, they answered questions about the article. Then, students had time to finish their reading from Give a Little, answer the questions, define the words, and write their stickystat. If they finished all of this, they could read an independent reading book.
HW: none :o)
In class, students read an article from the Wall Street Journal entitled "Please Help!". Then, they answered questions about the article. Then, students had time to finish their reading from Give a Little, answer the questions, define the words, and write their stickystat. If they finished all of this, they could read an independent reading book.
HW: none :o)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thursday, March 10
Due: None.
In class, students read their independent reading books and then shared some of their book information with their class. Then, students began reading Give a Little, defining their vocabulary words, answering questions, and writing their stickystats.
HW: Read your independent reading book at home :)
In class, students read their independent reading books and then shared some of their book information with their class. Then, students began reading Give a Little, defining their vocabulary words, answering questions, and writing their stickystats.
HW: Read your independent reading book at home :)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 9
Due: None.
In class, students completed a journal comparing nonfiction to fiction texts. Then, students were assigned a country and they had to complete a "Country Profile" for their country using cia.gov on the iPod.
HW: Read and Get your grade sheet signed by a parent for a webami!
In class, students completed a journal comparing nonfiction to fiction texts. Then, students were assigned a country and they had to complete a "Country Profile" for their country using cia.gov on the iPod.
HW: Read and Get your grade sheet signed by a parent for a webami!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday, March 8
Due: None.
In class, students took Background Notes for our next unit. Then, they decided which "Area of Need" they are most interested in (Hunger, Health, Education, or Infrastructure).
HW: read!
In class, students took Background Notes for our next unit. Then, they decided which "Area of Need" they are most interested in (Hunger, Health, Education, or Infrastructure).
HW: read!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday, March 7
Due: None.
In class, students turned in their LA TOC. Then, I introduced our next book, Give a Little, and students completed a text-to-self comparison paragraph for "Imagine" by John Lennon.
**Also, starting tomorrow, students will be required to have their iPod (charged) and independent reading book in class for a participation grade. They are also expected to be working on the "Do Now" (from the board) as I enter the classroom.
HW: read your independent reading book at home :)
In class, students turned in their LA TOC. Then, I introduced our next book, Give a Little, and students completed a text-to-self comparison paragraph for "Imagine" by John Lennon.
**Also, starting tomorrow, students will be required to have their iPod (charged) and independent reading book in class for a participation grade. They are also expected to be working on the "Do Now" (from the board) as I enter the classroom.
HW: read your independent reading book at home :)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, March 3
Due: None.
In class, students took their Vocabulary Unit Test.
HW: Don't forget to bring a bag lunch or money for concessions tomorrow!
In class, students took their Vocabulary Unit Test.
HW: Don't forget to bring a bag lunch or money for concessions tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TOC #5
The Current LA TOC is ...
1. Vocab. List #1.....1/24
2. Vocab. Quiz #1 ....1/28
3. Vocab. List #2.....1/31
4. TicTacToe..........1/31
5. SciFi/Fantasy Notes...2/3
6. Vocab. Quiz #2.....2/4
7. Vocab. List #3.....2/7
8. Book WS #1.........2/7
9. Journal #1.........2/9
10. Vocab. Quiz #3....2/11
11. Vocab. List #4....2/14
12. Book WS #2........2/14
13. Character Notes...2/15
14. Bumper Sticker....2/16
15. Vocab. Quiz #4....2/18
16. Vocab. List #5....2/21
17. Journal #2........2/22
18. Vocab. Quiz #5....2/25
19. Summary...........2/25
1. Vocab. List #1.....1/24
2. Vocab. Quiz #1 ....1/28
3. Vocab. List #2.....1/31
4. TicTacToe..........1/31
5. SciFi/Fantasy Notes...2/3
6. Vocab. Quiz #2.....2/4
7. Vocab. List #3.....2/7
8. Book WS #1.........2/7
9. Journal #1.........2/9
10. Vocab. Quiz #3....2/11
11. Vocab. List #4....2/14
12. Book WS #2........2/14
13. Character Notes...2/15
14. Bumper Sticker....2/16
15. Vocab. Quiz #4....2/18
16. Vocab. List #5....2/21
17. Journal #2........2/22
18. Vocab. Quiz #5....2/25
19. Summary...........2/25
Wednesday, March 2
Due: None.
In class, students are reviewing for their vocabulary unit test tomorrow!
The test includes the following roots: cap, mater/pater, bene/bon, cor, and ject/jet.
HW: STUDY and organize your binder!
In class, students are reviewing for their vocabulary unit test tomorrow!
The test includes the following roots: cap, mater/pater, bene/bon, cor, and ject/jet.
HW: STUDY and organize your binder!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tuesday, March 1
Due: Be ready for your test!
In class, students took their Book Test!
HW: Relax :o)
Vocab. Unit Test Thursday!
In class, students took their Book Test!
HW: Relax :o)
Vocab. Unit Test Thursday!
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