Friday, October 29, 2010

Friday, October 29

Due: None.

In class, students completed a survey about cyberbullying. We then discussed different types of cyberbullying and watched a video about the issue.

HW: Enjoy the weekend: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Wednesday, October 27

Due: None.

In class, I passed back students' "Charlie" essays and their Unit 1 Vocab. Test. Students then completed a journal about their "Charlie" essay and continued working in their literature circles. Finally, I met with students individually to discuss their essays and improvements they could make in future writing assignments.

HW: Vocab. Test Corrections due FRIDAY!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tuesday, October 26

Due: None.

In class, students took notes on "character" and "plot" and then had time to continue reading and working in their literature circle groups.

HW: Read your independent reading book!

Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday, October 22

Due: None.

In class, students continued reading their literature circle books. By the end of class they should have: (1) Finished the 2nd section of reading (2) turned in their handout (summary, words, or culture WS) (3) Showed me their character chart and story elements information.

HW: Work on any of the above activities if you didn't finish them in class! Have a great LONG weekend!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Thursday, October 21

Due: none.

In class students took their Vocabulary Unit 1 Test and then had time to read their independent reading books or literature circle books.

HW: Vocab. Quiz corrections or any missing work due tomorrow! Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wednesday, October 20

Due: None.

In class, students completed a vocabulary warm up on their iPods. Then, students continued reading and working on their literature circle handouts. Finally, we played "I have, Who has" as a review for tomorrow's vocabulary TEST.

HW: STUDY! VOCABULARY UNIT TEST TOMORROW!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tuesday, October 19

Due: None.

In class, students completed their vocabulary review and then completed a News Report. Students then had the rest of class time to work on their literature circle reading and assignments.

HW: Study: Test Thursday!