Tuesday, August 20th:
Wednesday, August 21st
Thursday: August 22nd
Friday:
Monday: August 26th:
Tuesday, August 27th
Wednesday, August 28th
Thursday: August 29th
Friday: August 30th
Backpacks will NOT work for transporting net books between classes; each student needs an individual small carrying case that just fits laptop. THANKS-
Tuesday: September 3rd
Wednesday, September 4th
Thursday, September 5th
Friday, September 6th
Have a great weekend everyone!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Week of September 16th - September 20th
Monday, September 16, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Thursday, September 27, 2013
Friday, September 28, 2013
Block 2/3: Affix- Root Tree and Fun Run!
Bock 7/8
HW: Read and respond (if necessary)
Parent Announcement: On October 3rd STEM will hold an informational meeting regarding, "Standards Based Grading" from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Commons area. Parents are asked to use the north entrance.
Spirit Week: September 30, 2013 - October 4, 2013
HW: Read and respond as per reading plan
Conference letter sent home and electronically today!!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Stay warm this weekend and see you next week during conferences!
Monday, October 7, 2013
HW: Read as per reading plan
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
HW: Read per plan
Late Harris Burdick narratives need to be completed and turned in.
Conferences: Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th. There is no school on Thursday or Friday!
Proficiency Scoring Rubrics may be found under the "More" tab.
Monday, October 14th: Learning Objective: I can use inferences during reading to come to a deeper meaning of text.
HW: Read per reading plan
Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday October 16th: I can actively participate in discussions and evaluate my performance using "Discussion Rubric" (This may be found under the "More" tab.
HW: Read per plan and make at least 2 inferences from your independent reading novel. Due tomorrow.
An introduction to our 1st PBL was presented today. Student created interview questions were generated for our upcoming interview with Dr. Johnson, Friday, October 18, 2013.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Learning Target: I can respond to text using textual evidence.
HW: Read as per plan
Review affixes for test on Friday, October 18th
Turn in late reading response: Inference
Thursday, October 18, 2013Learning Target: I can use my organization plan to compose a rough draft of my response.
HW: Read per plan
Study Spelling Words: Test- Thursday, October 24th
Week of October 21st-25th:
Monday, October 21, 2013
HW: Read per plan: 3rd Independent Reading Novel due this upcoming Friday, October 25th
Study Spelling words- Quiz- Thursday, October 24th
Tuesday, October 22, 2012
HW: Read as per plan
Study Spelling Words: Test on Thursday
Independent Reading Novel- Due Friday
In the News:
Hello STEM Families,
Please be sure to join us for the Annual STEM Lab PTO Trunk or Treat this Friday, October 25 from 6-8pm. This is a fun and free family event for our STEM community. Come in costume and let the kids Trick or Treat in a safe environment. The PTO will have free warm drinks in the cafeteria. The weather is looking great and is forecasted to be a high of 63 and a low of 41.
We are still in need of families, friends, classes, or groups to host a trunk. You can host a trunk, donate candy, and/or volunteer on the following Signup Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAEAD2F4-20131
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you for a fun filled night.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
HW: Study Spelling words! Test Tomorrow. Be sure to bring your individualized list to class tomorrow.
Read per plan! Independent novels due Friday.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
HW: Complete reading book by Friday (Tomorrow)
Friday, October 25, 2013
Seed Folks: Class discussion-
PBL: Advertising Campaign
HW: Finish reading 3rd independent book if needed.
Monday, October 28, 2013
HW: Read as per plan
Reading response due Thursday
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
HW: Read per plan
Reading Response due Thursday, October 31st
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
HW; Read per plan- Weekly Response due tomorrow-
Study Spelling Words- Test on Monday, November 4th
Tickets purchase: Spaghetti Under the Stars on November 14, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013 Happy Halloween!
Friday, November 1, 2013
HW: Read as per plan
Reading Response due Thursday, November 7th
Study Spelling words- Test on Monday, November 4th
Week of November 4th - November 8th
Monday:
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Tuesday:
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Complete any unfinished Advertisements
Study Affixes
Wednesday:
PBL: Presentations and Reflections on Your Learning
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Complete any unfinished Advertisements
Study Affixes- Test will be on Tuesday, November 12th.
Thursday:
Hw: Read as per plan
Reading Response #2: Due Today
Canned Food Drive- Please bring in canned foods to support those in need- 2nd Period teacher
Friday:
HW: Read as per plan
Study Affixes: 1-30 (Test on Tuesday, November 12th
Cultural Heritage Interview: Due Tuesday, November 12th
Spaghetti Under the Stars: Ticket order and Money
Support our school's canned food drive. Students please bring in your canned food to your 2nd period teacher.
No School on Monday, November 11, 2011 in observance of Veteran's Day
Week of November 12, 2013- November 15, 2013
Tuesday:
Spaghetti Under Starts- Thursday Night!
Bring in canned goods to support STEM's Food Drive!
Finish Biographical Sketch- Due tomorrow at the beginning of class
Wednesday:
HW: Read and respond- Letters are due Tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday:
HW: Read per plan
Study Literary Terminology: Quiz on Monday, November 18th
Comprehension Test- Seed Folks- Tomorrow, Friday, November 15th (Open notes)
Bring in canned foods to support those in need
Friday:
HW: Read as per plan
Check IC for missing work and complete to turn in on Monday
Have a great weekend! See you Monday-
Week of November 18 - November 22
Monday:
HW: Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Bring in canned food items
Any student that missed Friday, November 15th, must make up their unit test on "Seed Folks" either Monday, November 18th or Thursday, November 21st. Please be sure to make arrangements with your parents.
Tuesday:
HW:
Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Study Spelling list #4- Test on Friday
Bring in canned goods
Any student that missed Friday, November 15th, must make up their unit test on "Seed Folks" this Thursday, November 21st. Please be sure to make arrangements with your parents.
Wednesday:
HW: Read as per plan- Reading response due tomorrow
Study Spelling Words: Test- Friday, November 25th
Thursday:
HW: Read as per plan
Complete and turn in late reading responses
Complete "Where I am From Poem" rough draft
Bring in canned goods:
Friday:
HW: Read as per plan
Study spelling words- Test on Monday!
Week of November 25- November 26
Monday, November 25th
HW: Read per plan and make-up
Tuesday, November 26th
HW: Pick up a book and read for pleasure
Make-up Work
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Reminders:
Week of December 2nd - 6th
Monday, December 2nd
HW: Read as per plan
Can food drive
Tuesday, December 3rd
HW: Read as per plan
Canned Goods
Environment Observations
Wednesday, December 4th
HW:
Thursday, December 5th
HW:
Friday, December 6th
HW: Read as per reading plan
Butterbraid fundraiser
Keystone Forms
Week of Monday, December 9th through Friday, December 10th 2013
HW: Read as per plan
Week of Monday, December 16,2013 through Thursday, December 20th
Monday, December 16, 2013
HW: Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Late reading responses are due into the basket
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
HW: Read per plan and begin your Thursday response- See above for expectations
Check IC- Make-up work is due Thursday!
Monday, January 13, 2014
HW: Read Independent book
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Week of Tuesday, January 21- Friday, January 24, 2014
Tuesday:
HW: Practice actions for prefixes
Read per plan
Write a summary sentence about tonight's reading
Wednesday:
HW: Read as per plan and write a summary topic sentence form tonight's reading and the goals set from writing conference
Practice Prefixes: Test on Monday, January 27, 2014
Thursday:
Read as per plan and write a summary topic sentence form tonight's reading and the goals set from writing conference
Practice Prefixes: Test on Monday, January 27, 2014
Friday:
HW: Make-up and study for Affix test 1-40
Week of January 27th -January 31st
Monday:
If you are missing any sentence responses from last week. Complete one tonight for credit and turn in tomorrow
Tuesday:
HW: Read Independent Reading Novel as per reading plan
Make-up work if needed. Check Infinite Campus
Wednesday:
HW: Read per plan
Complete summary paragraph assignments and turn in all work listed above at the beginning of class tomorrow
Check Infinite Campus for missing work and complete to turn in tomorrow
Thursday:
HW: Read Independent Reading Novel as per reading plan
Make-up work if needed. Check Infinite Campus
Friday:
HW: Read per plan
Make up- Check Infinite Campus
Week of February 3rd - 7th
Monday:
HW: Read per plan
Make-up per IC
Tuesday:
HW: Read per plan
Make-up
Complete planning page
Important News: Picture day is on February 7th, 2014. Students are to pay directly to LifeTouch on the day of pictures. Envelopes were handed out last week.
HW: Finish reading individual novel
NO RED INK: Apostrophe
Thursday:
Friday:
HW: Websites due Monday, February 10th
Missing Work: Check Infinite Campus
Week of February 10th - February 14th
Monday, February 10th
HW: Read per plan
Make-Up: Check Infinite Campus
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
HW: Read per plan- Write 2 responses according to handout and turn in on Tuesday, February 18th
Check Infinite Campus for missing assignments
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
HW: Read per plan- Write 2 responses according to handout and turn in on Tuesday, February 18th
Check Infinite Campus for missing assignments
** Students absent on 2/12/2014 make arrangements to stay after school on Thursday, February 20th to take Wednesday's assessment.
Have a great 5 day weekend!
Week of February 18th - February 21st
Tuesday, February 18th
HW: Read as per plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Wednesday, February 19th
HW: Read as per Plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Thursday, February 20th
HW: Read as per Plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Week of February 24 - February 28
Monday, February 24th
HW: Read as per Plan
2 responses due Friday, February 28th: "What Good Readers are Thinking" handout
Any student who missed Wednesday, February 12th must make-up their paragraph assessment after school tomorrow. Please make arrangements with parents prior to tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 25th
HW: Read as per plan and write 2 responses- Due Friday
Wednesday, February 26th
HW: Read per plan- 2 responses due Friday
Thursday, February 27th
HW: Read as per plan
2 reading responses due tomorrow
Friday, February 28th
HW: Read as per plan
Make-up
Week of March 3rd- March 7th
HW: Read per plan and write 1 response- Due Friday
Complete Note-Catcher: "RADCAB" and locate 1 credible source
Important Message:
This upcoming Thursday and the following Tuesday and Thursday, students will be taking the T-CAP. Please make every effort to be present these days. Students are encouraged to get appropriate rest and eat a great breakfast!
School News:
Our library will be holding a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at Thorncreek Shopping Center from March 12th thru the 15th. All funds raised will directly benefit the Young Adult/Middle School section of our library.
Musical Performances and Story time are scheduled for Thursday, 3/13th and Game Night is scheduled for Friday, 3/14th after school. There will be a scavenger hunt for Middle School and game stations for Elementary School students.
Ms. Amber will also have some of your artwork on display for us to admire.
Middle School Student Volunteers are needed for:
Thursday
Story Time – Read to our younger students at 4 to 4:45 – need about 5 or 6 volunteers
See Ms. Douglas in library for sign-up sheet
Musical Performances at 4:45 to 5:30(?) – see Dr. Cannady
Friday
Approximately 4 to 5 pm
We will set up 3 game stations for the younger kids so we need help managing those stations (games will be like Pictionary). Need about 12 volunteers to take turns. See Ms. Douglas in the library for sign-up sheet.
Scavenger Hunt: This will be for Middle School students only and you will need to sign up if you would like to take part in it. See Ms. Douglas in the library if you want to participate.
Thank you!!!
Week of March 10th through March 14th
HW: Kick Back and Read
Rest
Snacks and water
Check IC for missing assignments. Grades are due Wednesday!
Reminder: TCAP Tomorrow!!!: GET YOUR T-CAP, THINK CAP ON!
Tuesday, March 11th
HW:
Check IC for missing assignments. Grades are due Wednesday!
Wednesday, March 12th
HW: Rest, eat well, bring snacks for TCAP tomorrow!
Thursday, March 13th
TCAP: Last Day! No homework:)
Friday, March 14th
HW: None
Week of March 17th - March 21st
Monday, March 17th
Homework: Read and respond- 2 responses are due this week. The 1st one is due Tuesday and the 2nd one is due Thursday.
Tuesday, March 18th
HW: Read and write response- Due Thursday
Make-up Response- Due Tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 19th
Turn in late reading responses (3/18)
Turn in late argumentative research note pages
Thursday, March 20th
HW: Reading
Make-up as noted in Infinite Campus
Friday, March 21st
HW: NONE: Unless you have missing work as noted in Infinite Campus. All make-up work is due Monday following Spring Break!!!!!
Week of March 24th through March 28th: Spring Break!!!!!
Welcome Back!
Week of March 31st - April 4th
Monday, March 31st
HW: Read as per plan and response(Due Wednesday!)
Tuesday, April 1st
Complete NO RED INK assignment and quiz
Wednesday, April 2nd
HW: Read as per plan
Response due Friday
Make-up NO RED INK: Assignment and Quiz- "Capitalization"
Week of April 7th - April 11th
Monday, April 7th
HW: Read per plan
Response due tomorrow
Tuesday, April 8th
HW: Read per plan
Response due Thursday
Complete No Red Ink Assignment- Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday, April 9th
HW: Read as per plan
Reading Response due tomorrow
Week Of April 14th through April 18th
Monday, April 14th
HW: Read per plan
Make-up reading response due last Thursday
Tuesday, April 15th
HW: Read as per plan- Independent books are due this upcoming Friday!! Book reviews due April 21st.
Wednesday, April 16th
HW: Read per plan- Novels are due Friday, April 18th
Work on ABC sentences: End of Novel Assessment- Due Monday, April 21st
Thursday, April 17th
Work on ABC sentences- Due Monday, April 21st
Friday, April 18th
HW: Complete ABC Character Sentences (if needed)
Week of April 21st through April April 25th
Monday, April 21st
Make-up: ABC Character Sentences
Tuesday, April 22nd
Wednesday, April 23rd
Thursday, April 24th
Check Infinite campus for missing assignment. Make these up and turn in no later than Monday, April 28th.
Friday, April 25th
HW: Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for Make-up Work
Create "DId You Know Presentations if needed. Make-up presentations will be: Monday, April 28th during lunch or After School
Week Of April 28th - May 2nd
Monday, April 28th
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for make-up work
Tuesday, April 29th
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Wednesday, April 30th
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for make-up work
Did you Know Presentation: Prezi or Haiku Deck -Due Friday
Bring Blue or Black pen tomorrow
Thursday, May 1st
HW:
HW:
Week of May 5th through May 9th
Monday, May 5th
HW:
Tuesday, May 6th
HW:
Wednesday, May 7th
HW: Read per plan and notes for presentation #3
Thursday, May 8th
Monday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 13th
HW: Late research note-catcher: Two Voice Poem
Wednesday, May 14th
HW: Read
Thursday, May 15th
Friday, May 16th
Read aloud: "Red Scarf Girl"
HW: Practice lines: "Two Voice Poems"
- My Boots Activity:
- Compose a brief paragraph that states what you learned about me that you would have not otherwise known.
- HW: Bring a sentimental object of your own
- Back to School Night Netbook book Contract. Both students and parents need to read and sign
- School Supplies
Wednesday, August 21st
- Complete brief paragraph from yesterday and share object.
- 6th grade classroom, lunch and hallway expectation
- HW: None
Thursday: August 22nd
- District Writing Assessment
- HW: None
Friday:
- Wednesday Schedule: Commons:
Monday: August 26th:
- Reading Plan and Response Page
- Genre Sort
- HW: Read per plan and response (think about your thinking!)
Tuesday, August 27th
- Genre Note-Catcher: Study words for quiz on Tuesday, September 3rd
- Classroom Library: Label books by genre
- HW: Read and Respond per reading plan
Wednesday, August 28th
- Classroom Library
- HW: Read and respond per reading plan and study "Genre Vocabulary Words (Quiz on 9/3)
Thursday: August 29th
- Active Listening Activity
- Models are a great tool! - In-building field trip
- Create an archetectural plan: Classroom Library
- Gallery Walk: "Let's choose"
- HW: Read and respond per reading plan and study "Genre Vocabulary Words (Quiz on 9/3)
Friday: August 30th
- Classroom library construction- "It's looking good."
- 6th Grade Orientation:
- HW: Read and respond
- Study Genre Terms for Quiz on Tuesday, September 3rd
- School Wide Fundraiser!
- Bring 1 pocket folder for writing by Tuesday, September 3rd
Backpacks will NOT work for transporting net books between classes; each student needs an individual small carrying case that just fits laptop. THANKS-
Tuesday: September 3rd
- MAPS Testing Reading
- HW: Read and Respond per reading plan
- Genre Vocab Quiz Review- Test on Wednesday, September 4th
Wednesday, September 4th
- Genre Quiz
- Constructing a classroom library- We are almost there...
- HW: Read and respond per reading plan
- School Wide Fundraiser - All orders and money are due on Friday, September 30th! Sell, Sell, Sell!
- Please check the "School News" tab for an update regarding our STEM Singers!
Thursday, September 5th
- MAPS Testing: Language Arts
- HW: Read and Respond per reading plan
- School Wide Fundraiser- All orders and money are due on Friday, September 30th! Sell, Sell, Sell!
Friday, September 6th
- Silent Reading: Conferenced with all students evaluating their reading responses. A response must be written each night after reading.
- How do I learn best?: Learning style survey, collected data, and noticed what we each need as a learner.
- HW: Read and Respond per reading plan: 1st Novels are due September 13th-
- School Wide Fundraiser- All orders and money are due on Friday, September 30th! Sell, Sell, Sell!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Monday, September 9, 2013
- Types of Questions-
- Affixes: 1-10- We GOT MOVES!
- HW: Read and respond: Use opened questions!
- Affix Chart:
- Independent reading books are to be completed by September 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
- Silent Reading and Response
- Affixes: Practice and review homework
- Introduced Independent reading novel summative assessment project
- Mentor Text and Note-Catcher
- HW: Read and respond: Use opened questions!
- Affix Chart: If not completed
- Independent reading books are to be completed by September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
- Read and Respond Independent Novel due September 13, 2013
- Notice and Imitate: Book Reviews
- Write rough draft, revise and edit
- HW: Reading and response as per reading plan
- Study 1-10 Affixes- Quiz on Friday, September 13th
Friday, September 13, 2013
- Affix quiz using Edmodo
- Write final copy - Review ( Independent book #1
- HW: Check IC and complete missing assignments
- Read school website to check for upcoming events
- School Wide Fundraiser - All orders and money are due on Friday, September 20th! Sell, Sell, Sell!
- STEM FUN RUN Information can be found under the "School News."
Week of September 16th - September 20th
Monday, September 16, 2013
- Developed reading plan for independent reading novel: Due October 4th, 2013 (Parents please ask your child to share their plan with you.
- Discovered (4) elements of narrative (story) writing: 4-quadrant chart
- HW: Read and respond using questioning
- School Wide Fundraiser - All orders and money are due on Friday, September 20th! Sell, Sell, Sell!
- STEM FUN RUN Information can be found under the "School News."
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
- Questions Drive our Thinking: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
- Gallery Walk: Note-taking -Commons Field Trip
- 4-Quadrant Planning tool
- Choose a drawing of choice from Harris Burdick and write a narrative that tells "its" story.
- HW: Read and respond using questioning strategy
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
- Collaboration Rubric: Read and analyze
- Developed class poster: What does Collaboration look like, sound like and feel like...
- 4-Quadrant Planning: Narrative Writing- Peer Collaboration and self assessment- Ideas for narrative :Harris Burdick
- HW: Read and respond using questioning strategy
Thursday, September 19, 2013
- Independent Reading: Strategies for Good Readers
- Response: Thinking about my Thinking as a Reader- Use strategies
- Notes: Elements of Narrative Writing
- HW: Read and respond using questioning strategy, fundraiser money due tomorrow, September 20, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
- "Our Struggles": Note-cards
- Narrative leads: "Write 3 choose 1- Glossary of Good Beginnings (in file cabinet)
- Narrative rough draft: Harris Burdick
- HW: Catch up on reading if necessary
- Bring items to donate for flood victims
- Fundraiser orders and money are due: September 27, 2103 (This is a change)
Monday, September 23, 2013
- Word Play: Homonyms
- Random Acts of Kindness: "Our Struggles"
- Narrative Writing: Paragraphing
- Writing Time: Compose rough draft using paragraphing
- HW: Read as per plan and respond
- Bring items to donate for flood victims
- Fundraiser orders and money are due: September 27, 2103 (This is a change)
- Check out "School News" tab for information about STEM Guitar Ensemble
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
- Independent Reading and Response:
- Writing Strategy: "Slowing down the Moment" - "Making a Mind Movie"
- Narrative Writing: Rough draft and revising for sensory details using "Slowing down the Moment."
- HW: Read as per plan and respond
- Bring items to donate for flood victims
- Fundraiser orders and money are due: September 27, 2103 (This is a change)
- Check out "School News" tab for information about STEM Guitar Ensemble
- NOTE: Block 7/8 participated in Science Pilot test-
Thursday, September 27, 2013
- Read Aloud: "Seed Folks"
- Silent Reading (20 minutes)
- Narrative Plot Structure: "The Titanic"
- Narrative Rough Draft: Harris Burdick- Completed
- Revisions: "Slowing Down the Moment" and Dialogue"- Show, Don't Tell
- HW: Read as per plan and respond using "Strategies Good Readers Use"
- Fundraiser orders and money are due: September 27, 2103- Fun Run tomorrow!
- Share with parents: Flyer regarding Standards Based Grading Parent Informational Night
- Note: Information regarding upcoming Fall Conferences will be sent home by Monday. Middle School will not be scheduling conferences.
Friday, September 28, 2013
Block 2/3: Affix- Root Tree and Fun Run!
Bock 7/8
- Affix- Root Tree
- Narrative Rough Draft: Complete revisions and editing
- :Slowing Down the Moment
- : Dialogue
HW: Read and respond (if necessary)
Parent Announcement: On October 3rd STEM will hold an informational meeting regarding, "Standards Based Grading" from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Commons area. Parents are asked to use the north entrance.
Spirit Week: September 30, 2013 - October 4, 2013
- Monday: Pajama Day (follow dress code)
- Tuesday: Opposite Day
- Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day
- Thursday: Mustache Day
- Friday: Spirit Day- Wear your STEM apparel!!!
- Have a great weekend and see you Monday!
- Affix: Chant
- Mini- Lesson: Punctuating Dialogue
- Begin Final Copy: Harris Burdick- Narrative in Edmodo
HW: Read and respond as per reading plan
Conference letter sent home and electronically today!!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
- Harris Burdick Narrative Final Copy DUE
- HW: Read and Respond
- Late Harris Burdick Narratives are due no later than Thursday, October 3rd. Students may choose to submit in Edmodo, share through Google Docs, or a hand written in blue or black ink
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
- Silent Reading
- Word Play: Jeopardy (root words and affixes)
- HW:
- Read and Respond: Independent Books
- Late Harris Burdick Narratives are due no later than Thursday, October 3rd. Students may choose to submit in Edmodo, share through Google Docs, or a hand written copy in blue or black ink
- Independent reading novels: Due Monday, October 7, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
- Affix Check In: "Show Down"
- Advanced Safety Video: View and discuss
- Read Aloud: Seed Folks: Story line (Plot) graphic organizer- "Freytag" Model
- "Freytag Model": Independent Book
- HW:
- Read and Respond: Independent Books
- Late Harris Burdick Narratives are due today. Students may choose to submit in Edmodo, share through Google Docs, or a hand written copy in blue or black ink
- Independent reading novels: Due Monday, October 7, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
- Independent Silent Reading and responding (30 minutes)
- Read Aloud: Seed Folks
- Complete "Freytag" Graphic Organizer: Independent Novel
- Word Play: "Wuzzles"
- HW:
- Read and Respond: Independent Books
- Independent reading novels and responses: Due Monday, October 7, 2013
Stay warm this weekend and see you next week during conferences!
Monday, October 7, 2013
- Narrative Score and feedback
- Writing 2- week goal setting: Edmodo
- Wuzzle Report
- Library: Checked out 3rd independent novel and created reading plan: 3rd novel is due: October 25th
HW: Read as per reading plan
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
- MAPS Goal Setting Worksheet: Reading and Language Arts
- Plot Line/Story Line: Freytag Graphic Organizer- 2nd reading book project
HW: Read per plan
Late Harris Burdick narratives need to be completed and turned in.
Conferences: Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th. There is no school on Thursday or Friday!
Proficiency Scoring Rubrics may be found under the "More" tab.
Monday, October 14th: Learning Objective: I can use inferences during reading to come to a deeper meaning of text.
- Turn and Talk and Journal Responses
- Inference Chart and practice: "It says...( in the text) I say... (what you know) And so.... (Inference)
- 1st reading: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros: Read Aloud- Content
- Exit Slip: How do inferences help readers come to a deeper understanding of text?
HW: Read per reading plan
Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday October 16th: I can actively participate in discussions and evaluate my performance using "Discussion Rubric" (This may be found under the "More" tab.
- Short story: "Eleven": Inference practice
- Small group discussion (Jigsaw): Eleven- Textual Evidence (Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions)
- Guided question: What details in the story suggest why Rachel feels so strongly about the sweater?
- Self Evaluation (Rubric)
- Set collaboration goal: Rubric Reflection
HW: Read per plan and make at least 2 inferences from your independent reading novel. Due tomorrow.
An introduction to our 1st PBL was presented today. Student created interview questions were generated for our upcoming interview with Dr. Johnson, Friday, October 18, 2013.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Learning Target: I can respond to text using textual evidence.
- Short Story: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros" Response Prompt: What details from the story suggests why Rachel feels so strongly about the sweater?
- Mini-Lesson: What, Why, How: Structure for organization
- Writer's Workshop: Plan
- Exit Slip: How did "What?, Why?, How?" help you organize your thoughts and writing plan to create a proficient response?
HW: Read as per plan
Review affixes for test on Friday, October 18th
Turn in late reading response: Inference
Thursday, October 18, 2013Learning Target: I can use my organization plan to compose a rough draft of my response.
- Affix quiz
- Spelling Resource
- Claim, Reasoning and Evidence: "Colors"
HW: Read per plan
Study Spelling Words: Test- Thursday, October 24th
Week of October 21st-25th:
Monday, October 21, 2013
- Debriefed and synthesized interview notes from Friday's Guest speaker: "Spaghetti Under the Stars Advertisement campaign.
- Reading Response: Eleven
HW: Read per plan: 3rd Independent Reading Novel due this upcoming Friday, October 25th
Study Spelling words- Quiz- Thursday, October 24th
Tuesday, October 22, 2012
- Final Copy: Eleven Response due today- Send through Google Docs
- PBL: Advertising Campaign Kick Off- Small Group discussions.
HW: Read as per plan
Study Spelling Words: Test on Thursday
Independent Reading Novel- Due Friday
In the News:
Hello STEM Families,
Please be sure to join us for the Annual STEM Lab PTO Trunk or Treat this Friday, October 25 from 6-8pm. This is a fun and free family event for our STEM community. Come in costume and let the kids Trick or Treat in a safe environment. The PTO will have free warm drinks in the cafeteria. The weather is looking great and is forecasted to be a high of 63 and a low of 41.
We are still in need of families, friends, classes, or groups to host a trunk. You can host a trunk, donate candy, and/or volunteer on the following Signup Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAEAD2F4-20131
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you for a fun filled night.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
- Connotation vs Denotation: Community
- Seed Folks: Comparison Chart
- PBL Advertising Campaign
HW: Study Spelling words! Test Tomorrow. Be sure to bring your individualized list to class tomorrow.
Read per plan! Independent novels due Friday.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
- Spelling Test: 1-10
- Comparison/Contrast Chart - Seed Folks
- PBL: Advertising Campaign
HW: Complete reading book by Friday (Tomorrow)
Friday, October 25, 2013
Seed Folks: Class discussion-
PBL: Advertising Campaign
HW: Finish reading 3rd independent book if needed.
Monday, October 28, 2013
- Library: Book Check out and planning page
- Seed Folks: Listening to details: Comparison Chart
HW: Read as per plan
Reading response due Thursday
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
- Seed Folks: "Paradise" journal response/chart
- PBL: Advertising Campaign- Advertisements are due: Friday, November 1st
HW: Read per plan
Reading Response due Thursday, October 31st
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
- Seed Folks: Read Aloud and character similarities
- Developed Spelling List: Week #2
HW; Read per plan- Weekly Response due tomorrow-
Study Spelling Words- Test on Monday, November 4th
Tickets purchase: Spaghetti Under the Stars on November 14, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013 Happy Halloween!
- Word Work: Homonyms- Why English is such a difficult language to learn
- Exit Slip: Write one sentence using all 3 spellings of "there."
- PBL: Advertising Campaign
- HW: Read per plan: Many students didn't turn in their reading response. Complete as homework tonight and turn into the basket tomorrw at the beginning of the class.
- Tickets: Spaghetti Under the Stars tickets- Bring to one of your core teachers
Friday, November 1, 2013
- PBL: Advertising Campaign
HW: Read as per plan
Reading Response due Thursday, November 7th
Study Spelling words- Test on Monday, November 4th
Week of November 4th - November 8th
Monday:
- Spelling Test #2
- Exemplar: Reading Response and goal setting
- PBL: Advertising Campaign- Final editing and finished projects
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Tuesday:
- Affixes: 20-30 (Small Group)
- Seed Folks: "Nora"- Character Chart and Annotations- "Cultural Heritage"
- Advertisement Reflection and preparation for Presentations
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Complete any unfinished Advertisements
Study Affixes
Wednesday:
PBL: Presentations and Reflections on Your Learning
HW: Read per plan- Reading Response #2 due Thursday, November 7th
Turn in Order forms and payment for "Spaghetti Under the Stars"
Complete any unfinished Advertisements
Study Affixes- Test will be on Tuesday, November 12th.
Thursday:
- Affix practice 1-30 (Small Groups)
- Seed Folks ( Maricella): Character Chart
- Affix/Root Word Jeopardy
Hw: Read as per plan
Reading Response #2: Due Today
Canned Food Drive- Please bring in canned foods to support those in need- 2nd Period teacher
Friday:
- Silent Reading: Independent Novel
- Notice and Imitate: Biographic Sketch
- Research: Paul Fleischman: Biographical Information
- Create Biographical Sketch using Microsoft Word (Paul Fleischman)-
HW: Read as per plan
Study Affixes: 1-30 (Test on Tuesday, November 12th
Cultural Heritage Interview: Due Tuesday, November 12th
Spaghetti Under the Stars: Ticket order and Money
Support our school's canned food drive. Students please bring in your canned food to your 2nd period teacher.
No School on Monday, November 11, 2011 in observance of Veteran's Day
Week of November 12, 2013- November 15, 2013
Tuesday:
- Shared: Cultural Heritage Highlights
- Affix Quiz 1-30
- Seed Folks: "Amir"- Note-taking Chart
- Biographical Sketch: Paul Fleischman (if not finished in class, due tomorrow at the beginning of class)
Spaghetti Under Starts- Thursday Night!
Bring in canned goods to support STEM's Food Drive!
Finish Biographical Sketch- Due tomorrow at the beginning of class
Wednesday:
- Literary Terminology Poster (Small Groups)
- Presentation: Poster
HW: Read and respond- Letters are due Tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday:
- Independent Reading
- Letter dialogue: Peer Collaboration
- Seed Folk: Final Chapter and Character Chart
HW: Read per plan
Study Literary Terminology: Quiz on Monday, November 18th
Comprehension Test- Seed Folks- Tomorrow, Friday, November 15th (Open notes)
Bring in canned foods to support those in need
Friday:
- Unit Test: Seed Folks
- "Where I am From Poem" Template
- Word Work
HW: Read as per plan
Check IC for missing work and complete to turn in on Monday
Have a great weekend! See you Monday-
Week of November 18 - November 22
Monday:
- Library checkout and renew
- Literary Terminology Quiz
- Where I am From Poem: Planning Template
HW: Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Bring in canned food items
Any student that missed Friday, November 15th, must make up their unit test on "Seed Folks" either Monday, November 18th or Thursday, November 21st. Please be sure to make arrangements with your parents.
Tuesday:
- Independent reading
- Spelling List #4- Study words for test on Friday
- Analysis: Where I am From Poems- "Labeling the type of information"
- Brainstorm: Ideas for content- Where I am From Poem
HW:
Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Study Spelling list #4- Test on Friday
Bring in canned goods
Any student that missed Friday, November 15th, must make up their unit test on "Seed Folks" this Thursday, November 21st. Please be sure to make arrangements with your parents.
Wednesday:
- Word Work: Words within Words
- Rough Draft: Where I am From Poem:
HW: Read as per plan- Reading response due tomorrow
Study Spelling Words: Test- Friday, November 25th
Thursday:
- Independent Reading
- Mini-Lesson- Sensory Details
- Work time: Revise :Where I am From Poem" Rough Draft: Adding Sensory Details
- Debrief: How did my writing change after including Sensory details
HW: Read as per plan
Complete and turn in late reading responses
Complete "Where I am From Poem" rough draft
Bring in canned goods:
Friday:
- Class Spelling Bee
- Rubric discussion: Where I am from Poem
- Revision: Rough Draft adding at least one simile, metaphor or alliteration
HW: Read as per plan
Study spelling words- Test on Monday!
Week of November 25- November 26
Monday, November 25th
- Spelling Test #4
- Complete typed (published) "Where I am From Poem"
- Create slides of each stanza of poem in PowerPoint- Insert graphic that represents the stanza
- Using "Photo Story"- import all stanza slides.
HW: Read per plan and make-up
Tuesday, November 26th
- Photo Story Project- "Where I am From Poem" Presentation
- Add custom motion, transitions, narration and background music.
HW: Pick up a book and read for pleasure
Make-up Work
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Reminders:
- STEM's book fair will be held from Monday, December 2nd - Friday, December 6th. Go to the library from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to check out the newest and greatest collection.
- Butter Braid Fundraiser: Check for emails and forms sent today home today!
- Save the Date: Keystone Lab School Parent Information Night- Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Brabant's room. See you there!
Week of December 2nd - 6th
Monday, December 2nd
- Photo Story: Where I am From Poem- Add narration, background music and file as a "wmv."
HW: Read as per plan
Can food drive
Tuesday, December 3rd
- Independent Reading
- Photo Story Presentation: Where I am From Poems
HW: Read as per plan
Canned Goods
Environment Observations
Wednesday, December 4th
- Final "Where I am From Poem Presentations
- Article: Milo Cress- How did he get there?
- Small group discussions and share
HW:
- Read as per plan
- Environmental Observation Notes: Look around you!
Thursday, December 5th
- Independent Silent Reading
- Intro to Persuasion Game: Small group discussion and presentation
HW:
- Read as per plan
- Persuasion All Around You: Review your handout and be ready to share your artifact. All responses must be written in complete sentences and correct grammar and spelling.
Friday, December 6th
- Journal Entry: Would You Rather
- Class Debate on above
- Share persuasive artifact (Questions and answers)
- PPT: Persuasive Techniques and examples - "Notecatcher"
- Review Artifact and identify persuasive techniques (Handout)
- Debrief: What did I learn new today...
HW: Read as per reading plan
Butterbraid fundraiser
Keystone Forms
Week of Monday, December 9th through Friday, December 10th 2013
- Reading Plan #5
- Library: Independent book check out
- Article: "Vanishing Vultures"- Read, think, annotate
- Author's Purpose
HW: Read as per plan
Week of Monday, December 16,2013 through Thursday, December 20th
Monday, December 16, 2013
- Spelling Test #5
- Slip or Trip
- Group Reasoning
HW: Read as per plan- Response due Thursday
Late reading responses are due into the basket
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
- Powerpoint: Claim, evidence, reasoning- Connecting to yesterday
- Human Highlighter: Highlighter- Identify all evidence information with a green highlighter and reasoning with green.
- Practice: Independent Book- Create a claim about your character, write a paragraph defending your claim with evidence, followed by reasoning and end with a conclusive statement.
- Questioning: Come up with 2 questions pushing your thinking about your claim. See examples provided
- Mock Trial: Intro and fact finding
HW: Read per plan and begin your Thursday response- See above for expectations
Check IC- Make-up work is due Thursday!
Monday, January 13, 2014
- Reflective journal: KSS- Reflect on your experience during your Keystone Science School experience. What was a source of pride, something your learned about either regarding content or about yourself personally.
- Sponge Bob Trials (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)
HW: Read Independent book
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
- MAPS: Reading
Week of Tuesday, January 21- Friday, January 24, 2014
Tuesday:
- Prefixes: 30-40
- Summary Topic Sentences
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Practice actions for prefixes
Read per plan
Write a summary sentence about tonight's reading
Wednesday:
- Prefixed 1-40: Song and Actions- Present to Class
- Writer's workshop: Summary Sentences
- Independent Reading
HW: Read as per plan and write a summary topic sentence form tonight's reading and the goals set from writing conference
Practice Prefixes: Test on Monday, January 27, 2014
Thursday:
- Text Annotations: " Have a conversation with the text"
- Read and Annotate article, "Texting May Be Taking a Toll": Locate main ideas and supporting details to complete chart.
Read as per plan and write a summary topic sentence form tonight's reading and the goals set from writing conference
Practice Prefixes: Test on Monday, January 27, 2014
Friday:
- 2nd Reading and annotation: "Texting May be Taking a Toll"- Main ideas and key supporting details
- Complete Detail Chart
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Make-up and study for Affix test 1-40
Week of January 27th -January 31st
Monday:
- Affix Quiz 1-40
- Read and Annotate: "I'm Thinking. Please. Be Quiet."- unfamiliar words, main ideas and key supporting details
If you are missing any sentence responses from last week. Complete one tonight for credit and turn in tomorrow
Tuesday:
- Silent Reading: Independent Reading Novel
- Using Annotations: Complete "Thinking Map" for summary paragraph
- Compose summary paragraph draft
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Read Independent Reading Novel as per reading plan
Make-up work if needed. Check Infinite Campus
Wednesday:
- Revise and edit summary paragraph
- Compose final copy:
- Turn in annotated text, "thinking chart"(if used), rough draft and final copy
HW: Read per plan
Complete summary paragraph assignments and turn in all work listed above at the beginning of class tomorrow
Check Infinite Campus for missing work and complete to turn in tomorrow
Thursday:
- Read: "Listening to Music While Studying Makes you Smarter"
- Annotations: Underline key ideas, words and phrases using "Interactive Editing"
- Read and annotate using interactive Editing: "Don't LIsten to Music While Studying
- Cooperative groups: Create a summary poster identifying key ideas (evidence provided and key supporting details from text).
- Debrief: How did Interactive Editing Change the original text?
HW: Read Independent Reading Novel as per reading plan
Make-up work if needed. Check Infinite Campus
Friday:
- Independent Reading
- Friday Debate: "Noise Hinders Academic Achievement" - Textual based argument
HW: Read per plan
Make up- Check Infinite Campus
Week of February 3rd - 7th
Monday:
- Friday Debate continued...
- No Red INK: Subject/Verb Agreement, Commonly Misused words, and Apostrophes
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Read per plan
Make-up per IC
Tuesday:
- Independent Reading- Reminder: This 6 weeks reading book needs to be completed by February 6th.
- Book Review Reading Assessment- Independent Novel
- Review of expectations
- Planning Page
- Website Suggestions: www.weebly.com or www.blogger.com
HW: Read per plan
Make-up
Complete planning page
Important News: Picture day is on February 7th, 2014. Students are to pay directly to LifeTouch on the day of pictures. Envelopes were handed out last week.
- Wednesday:
- Independent Work: Web page creation- Assessment
- Writing Conferences: Summary Paragraph
HW: Finish reading individual novel
NO RED INK: Apostrophe
Thursday:
- Independent Work: Web page creation
- Writing Conferences: Summary paragraphs
- HW: NO RED INK: Apostrophe
Friday:
- Website Creation: Independent reading novel (Protagonist and Antagonist)
- Writing Conferences: Goal Setting
- Apostrophe Post Quiz- NO Red Ink
HW: Websites due Monday, February 10th
Missing Work: Check Infinite Campus
Week of February 10th - February 14th
Monday, February 10th
- Developed new 6-weeks reading plan and pages
- Library- Book Check Out: Independent Novels
- Paired Text: Venn Diagram: "Don't Listen to Music While Studying" and "I'm Thinking. Please. Be Quiet"
HW: Read per plan
Make-Up: Check Infinite Campus
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
- Complete reading the article, " Listening To Music While You Study Makes you Smarter."
- Add Key ideas/Evidence to Venn Diagram
- Drawing Conclusions- Similarities
- Book Titles- Library
HW: Read per plan- Write 2 responses according to handout and turn in on Tuesday, February 18th
Check Infinite Campus for missing assignments
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
- Paired Reading Summary Assessment
HW: Read per plan- Write 2 responses according to handout and turn in on Tuesday, February 18th
Check Infinite Campus for missing assignments
** Students absent on 2/12/2014 make arrangements to stay after school on Thursday, February 20th to take Wednesday's assessment.
Have a great 5 day weekend!
Week of February 18th - February 21st
Tuesday, February 18th
- PARCC REVIEW TEST
HW: Read as per plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Wednesday, February 19th
- Rhetorical Devices- Definitions: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
- Read article, "Speaking up with the Mute Swan" and locate ideas within text that represent rhetorical devices
- Opinion Statement Response: Take on the role of a citizen from New York. Compose an opinion regarding the Mute Swan's predicament. Use textual evidence to support your claim and at least 1 rhetorical device.
HW: Read as per Plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Thursday, February 20th
- Intro: Argumentative Writing Project
- Independent Reading
- Brainstorm: Controversial T
- Topic Ideas: STEM
- Choose a topic
- Find a source
HW: Read as per Plan
1 response due Friday, February 21st: "What Good Readers are Thinking"
Week of February 24 - February 28
Monday, February 24th
- Journal Entry: If I could change one problem or issue within my school, neighborhood, city, state, the United States, or globally I would choose _______________________________________________. I believe this is a problem because... and would solve it by doing____________________________________?
- Rhetorical Devices: Ethos, Pathos, Logos (Appeals) - "Appeals Card Matrix"
- Card Sort: "Text to Categorization"
- Debrief: My thinking has change...?
HW: Read as per Plan
2 responses due Friday, February 28th: "What Good Readers are Thinking" handout
Any student who missed Wednesday, February 12th must make-up their paragraph assessment after school tomorrow. Please make arrangements with parents prior to tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 25th
- Independent Reading
- Complete Card Scenario Sort
- Text annotations: rhetorical devices- "Mute Swans"
- Exit Slip: Why is it important to understand rhetorical devices as a reader, as well as a writer?
HW: Read as per plan and write 2 responses- Due Friday
Wednesday, February 26th
- Brain Basher: "How many went to..."
- Easy Bib and works cited
- Topic developed for Argumentative Essay
HW: Read per plan- 2 responses due Friday
Thursday, February 27th
- Independent Reading (20 Minutes
- Argumentative Vocabulary: Freytag Model
HW: Read as per plan
2 reading responses due tomorrow
Friday, February 28th
- No Red Ink: Assignment and Quiz- "Subject Verb Agreement"- Debrief: "How did your thinking change"?
- Discussion Groups: Argumentative Vocabulary
- Read and responses: "A Drop's Journey"
HW: Read as per plan
Make-up
Week of March 3rd- March 7th
- Complete reading passage: "A Drop's Journey and responses
- RADCAB: Link and Note-catcher
- Locate 1 credible source for your argumentative topic
HW: Read per plan and write 1 response- Due Friday
Complete Note-Catcher: "RADCAB" and locate 1 credible source
Important Message:
This upcoming Thursday and the following Tuesday and Thursday, students will be taking the T-CAP. Please make every effort to be present these days. Students are encouraged to get appropriate rest and eat a great breakfast!
School News:
Our library will be holding a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at Thorncreek Shopping Center from March 12th thru the 15th. All funds raised will directly benefit the Young Adult/Middle School section of our library.
Musical Performances and Story time are scheduled for Thursday, 3/13th and Game Night is scheduled for Friday, 3/14th after school. There will be a scavenger hunt for Middle School and game stations for Elementary School students.
Ms. Amber will also have some of your artwork on display for us to admire.
Middle School Student Volunteers are needed for:
Thursday
Story Time – Read to our younger students at 4 to 4:45 – need about 5 or 6 volunteers
See Ms. Douglas in library for sign-up sheet
Musical Performances at 4:45 to 5:30(?) – see Dr. Cannady
Friday
Approximately 4 to 5 pm
We will set up 3 game stations for the younger kids so we need help managing those stations (games will be like Pictionary). Need about 12 volunteers to take turns. See Ms. Douglas in the library for sign-up sheet.
Scavenger Hunt: This will be for Middle School students only and you will need to sign up if you would like to take part in it. See Ms. Douglas in the library if you want to participate.
Thank you!!!
Week of March 10th through March 14th
- Daily Edit: Dr. Seuss
- Locate evidence using credible sources to support your argument: Green/Orange Note-Pages (Pro's and Con's)
- Develop Claim: Occasion/Position statement
HW: Kick Back and Read
Rest
Snacks and water
Check IC for missing assignments. Grades are due Wednesday!
Reminder: TCAP Tomorrow!!!: GET YOUR T-CAP, THINK CAP ON!
Tuesday, March 11th
- TCAP
- Whole group presentation: Interview with Ms. Arin
HW:
Check IC for missing assignments. Grades are due Wednesday!
Wednesday, March 12th
- Staff Sergeant Angell- Interview recap and brainstorm ideas for upcoming PBL
HW: Rest, eat well, bring snacks for TCAP tomorrow!
Thursday, March 13th
TCAP: Last Day! No homework:)
Friday, March 14th
- Word Work: 5-minute challenge- "Drop a letter, Find a word
- Pros and Cons evidence and reasoning: Argumentative Writing: Use your note-catchers with credible sources to write your findings from research
- Must have at least (2) pro credible sources and (2) con credible sources
HW: None
Week of March 17th - March 21st
Monday, March 17th
- Brain Basher- "Veggies" - Critical Thinking/Key words and phrases/synonyms
- Pros and Cons: Augmentative Claims, evidence and reasoning. Note pages are due today!
Homework: Read and respond- 2 responses are due this week. The 1st one is due Tuesday and the 2nd one is due Thursday.
Tuesday, March 18th
- Independent Reading
- No Red Ink: Commas, fragments and run-ons- Complete assignment (take notes in writing journal) and then take assigned quiz
- Argumentative Exemplar: Notice and imitate: "Freedom From Structure"
- Note-Catcher: "How does the text say it?" (Structure, sequencing, evidence, reasoning, and transitional words)
HW: Read and write response- Due Thursday
Make-up Response- Due Tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 19th
- Complete Thought Catcher: Freedom From Structure
- Compose 1st paragraph of argumentative essay
Turn in late reading responses (3/18)
Turn in late argumentative research note pages
Thursday, March 20th
- Independent Reading- Choice novels
- Share Introductory paragraph: Argumentative Essay (Checklist)
- Rubric Review: Argumentative Writing
- Write 5 paragraph rough draft
HW: Reading
Make-up as noted in Infinite Campus
Friday, March 21st
- Revise, edit, and compose final copy of argumentative essay
- Peer Reviews
HW: NONE: Unless you have missing work as noted in Infinite Campus. All make-up work is due Monday following Spring Break!!!!!
Week of March 24th through March 28th: Spring Break!!!!!
Welcome Back!
Week of March 31st - April 4th
Monday, March 31st
- Library: Independent book checkout and 3-week reading plan
- Affixes: 40-49
- ** Locate at least 2 words for each affix
- ** Create with your table group a "skit" centered around a known story. How will use use each term and incorporate it accurately into your skit?
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Read as per plan and response(Due Wednesday!)
Tuesday, April 1st
- Independent Reading (20 minutes)
- NO RED INK: Capitalization (Assignment and Quiz)- Be sure to correct your quiz if need be
- Intro: PBL- "Supporting our Troops"- How do our ideas become realities?
- Group Assignments and Roles
Complete NO RED INK assignment and quiz
Wednesday, April 2nd
- Read Aloud- Red Scarf Girl: Journal- "How does reading impact your thinking and understanding of life?"
- Affix Skits: Compose a skit using 20 words using affixes 41-49.
HW: Read as per plan
Response due Friday
Make-up NO RED INK: Assignment and Quiz- "Capitalization"
Week of April 7th - April 11th
Monday, April 7th
- Skit Performances- Affixes
- PBL: Action Plan
HW: Read per plan
Response due tomorrow
Tuesday, April 8th
- Independent Reading- Choice novel
- No Red Ink: Punctuation: Quotes/Transitions- Assignment only
- PBL: Finalize action plan
HW: Read per plan
Response due Thursday
Complete No Red Ink Assignment- Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday, April 9th
- PBL: Blog Set-up, roles, research
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
HW: Read as per plan
Reading Response due tomorrow
Week Of April 14th through April 18th
Monday, April 14th
- Read and responses: "A Long Cold Night"
- PBL: Next Steps-
HW: Read per plan
Make-up reading response due last Thursday
Tuesday, April 15th
- Independent Reading
- Book Review Final Assessment: Alphabet Sentence
- Using the following questions about your character of choice brainstorm keywords and phrases: 1) How did your character react to events? 2) How did the character handle the situation 3) Why did the character react in this way? Write the list on the back of your assignment handout.
- Begin writing rough draft of detailed sentences
HW: Read as per plan- Independent books are due this upcoming Friday!! Book reviews due April 21st.
Wednesday, April 16th
- No Red Ink: Punctuation: Related Ideas and Claims
- PBL: Supporting Our Troops- Calendars
HW: Read per plan- Novels are due Friday, April 18th
Work on ABC sentences: End of Novel Assessment- Due Monday, April 21st
Thursday, April 17th
- Independent Reading: Novels due tomorrow, April 18th
- Book Review Assessment: " ABC Sentences"
- PBL: Calendar action plan
- HW: Complete reading novel- Due tomorrow
Work on ABC sentences- Due Monday, April 21st
Friday, April 18th
- Punctuation Quiz: No Red Ink- Related Ideas and Claims
- ABC Character Sentences: Book Review Assessment- Due: Monday, April 21st
- PBL: Advertising (Communication)
HW: Complete ABC Character Sentences (if needed)
Week of April 21st through April April 25th
Monday, April 21st
- Library Check Out- Non-fiction
- Review: A Long Cold Night- Reading Comprehension
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
Make-up: ABC Character Sentences
Tuesday, April 22nd
- Independent Reading
- Interactive Editing: Big idea: key words and phrases- summarizing and paraphrasing
- Red Scarf Girl: Background video
- HW: Read per plan
Wednesday, April 23rd
- Journal: Reflection on PBL work- What is going well, what is hindering our progress and what might we have to rethink to meet our goal?
- PBL: Support Our Troops- Status check and next steps (Journal)
- Work time: Next steps...
Thursday, April 24th
- Independent Reading and at least 2 "Did you Know" statements: Paraphrasing and summarizing
- Using PREZI or Powerpoint, create a "Did you Know" presentation that summarizes your reading this week. (file cabinet)
Check Infinite campus for missing assignment. Make these up and turn in no later than Monday, April 28th.
Friday, April 25th
- "Did You Know" Presentations
- Listening Activity: "WOW Facts"
HW: Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for Make-up Work
Create "DId You Know Presentations if needed. Make-up presentations will be: Monday, April 28th during lunch or After School
Week Of April 28th - May 2nd
Monday, April 28th
- No Red Ink: Commonly Confused Words
- Read Aloud: Red Scarf Girl
- PBL: Check in and last minute items
- Study: Commonly Confused Words- Quiz on Wednesday
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for make-up work
Tuesday, April 29th
- Presentation Applications - Mr. Marshall: " Did You Know"
- Read and Respond: "Alligator Attack"
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Wednesday, April 30th
- Quiz: Commonly Confused Words- "No Red Ink"
- Support Our Troops PBL: Last details
Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
Check IC for make-up work
Did you Know Presentation: Prezi or Haiku Deck -Due Friday
Bring Blue or Black pen tomorrow
Thursday, May 1st
- District Writing Assessment
HW:
- Read as per plan and write at least (2) "Did You Know Facts"
- Complete "Did You Know Presentation #2 using Prezi or Haiku Deck- Due tomorrow
- Bring in "Support the Troops" items for packing and taping, any other items to get your packages ready for shipping tomorrow!
- Packing it Up: Finalized PBL: "Supporting our Troops"
- Debrief: What went well, what would you change and why? What are you most proud of?
- Begin: Friday: Did You Know Presentations- Prezi or Haiku Deck
HW:
- Read as per plan and write (2) Did You Know Facts
- Finish "Did You Know Presentation #2- Due Monday
Week of May 5th through May 9th
Monday, May 5th
- MAPS: Reading
HW:
- Read as per plan and write (2) Did You Know Facts
- Finish "Did You Know Presentation #2- Due Monday
Tuesday, May 6th
- Block 2/3: Did You know Presentations #2-
- Block 7/8: MAPs Language Arts Testing
HW:
- Read as per plan and write (2) Did You Know Facts
Wednesday, May 7th
- "Did You Know Presentations #2
HW: Read per plan and notes for presentation #3
Thursday, May 8th
- Red Scarf Girl
- Preparation: "Did You Know presentation #3
- Week of May 12th - May 16th
Monday, May 12th
- "Did You Know Presentations #3 - (5)
- Point of View/Perspective
- Intro: Two Voice Poems
- Research Note- Catcher: Two Voice Poem
Tuesday, May 13th
- "Did You Know Presentations #3 - (5)
- MAPS: Language Arts
- Red Scarf Girl
HW: Late research note-catcher: Two Voice Poem
Wednesday, May 14th
- Due to water main break, classes were not held in the afternoon
- Block 2/3: Complete "Did You Know Presentations
HW: Read
Thursday, May 15th
- Independent Reading
- Complete Did You Know Presentations
- Two Voice Poems: Analysis and "Scenes"
Friday, May 16th
- Practice and develop character actions for "Two Voice Poems": Persona
- All lines must be memorized
- Movement: Strong Verbs-
- Eye-contact
- "Becoming the Part"
- Voice and fluency
Read aloud: "Red Scarf Girl"
HW: Practice lines: "Two Voice Poems"