Language Arts 6 (Period A, D, & E) Assignments
- Instructor
- Debbie Myers
- Term
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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I will use this homework page on the SPMS website to post the weekly assignments. Anyone can access this homework page as no login is needed like in Google Classroom. I will also use Google Classroom for our class, but not every assignment will be submitted in Google Classroom.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Week #38: 5/22/23- 5/25/23
Week #38
The Last Week of School!
Monday, May 22, 2023
1) Language Arts Movie
2) Chance Tickets Extra Credit
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
1) Language Arts Movie
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
1) Core Reward
Friday, May 25, 2023 -- Minimum Day
1) Last Day of School!
2) Stay in your homeroom from 8:00AM- 11:06AM
Due:
Week #37: 5/15/23- 5/19/23
Week #37
The Giver Ch. 14-23 Test-- Tuesday 5/16
The Giver Ch. 9-23 Vocab Quiz-- Thursday 5/18
Monday, May 15, 2023
1) The Giver Book Review. Assignment in Google Classroom. Due Friday 5/19.
2) Study for test tomorrow
3) Study Guide Ch. 20-23 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
1) The Giver Ch. 14-23 Test
2) Collect Study Guide Ch. 20-23
Wednesday, May 17, 2023-- Guest Teacher
1) Correct The Giver Vocab Ch. 9-23 Assignment. You will trade and grade. Use this assignment to study for the quiz tomorrow. You will turn in this assignment tomorrow.
2) Study for The Giver Vocab Ch. 9-23 Quiz.
3) Work on Book Review. Due Friday 5/19.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
1) Collect The Giver Ch. 9-23 Vocab Assignment
2) The Giver Vocab Ch. 9-23 Quiz
3) Work on Book Review. Due tomorrow.
Friday, May 19, 2023
1) Book Review due today at 6pm.
2) Language Arts Movie
Due:
Week #36: 5/8/23- 5/12/23
Week #36
AR Goals Due Friday, May 12. This gives you one extra day for AR Tests.
The Giver Ch. 14-23 Test-- Tuesday, May 16
The Giver Ch. 9-23 Vocab Quiz-- Thursday, May 18
The Giver PDF (entire novel)
See the times below for the start of each chapter:
(These are not links
Monday, May 8, 2023
1) STAR Test
2) Read The Giver Ch. 18 and complete study guide
3) Continue working on Vocab Ch. 9-23
4) AR Tests as needed
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
1) Read The Giver Ch. 19 & 20 and complete study guide
2) Continue working on Vocab Ch. 9-23
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
1) Read The Giver Ch. 21 & 22 and complete study guide
2) Collect Ch. 14-19 Study Guide
3) Continue working on Vocab Ch. 9-23
Thursday, May 11, 2023
1) Read The Giver Ch. 23 and complete study guide. The end!
4) AR Tests as needed
Friday, May 12, 2023-- AR Goals Due
1) AR Tests. You may take a maximum of two tests. The Giver may be one of the two tests.
2) The Giver Ch. 20-23 Study Guide Due Tuesday, May 16. The Giver Ch. 14-23 Test-- Tuesday, May 16.
3) The Giver Ch. 9-23 Vocab due Thursday, May 18. The Giver Ch. 9-23 Quiz-- Thursday, May 18.
Due:
Week #35: 5/1/23- 5/5/23
Week #35
The Giver Ch. 1-13 Test-- Thursday, May 4
The Giver PDF (entire novel)
See the times below for the start of each chapter:
(These are not links
Monday, May 1, 2023
1) Read: The Giver Ch. 12 & 13 and complete study guide.
2) Study Guide Ch. 6-13 due on Thursday. The Giver Test Ch. 1-13 on Thursday 5/4.
2) Continue working on Vocab Ch. 9-23.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
1) Benchmark #3. You will have the class period today and Friday if needed. After Friday, the benchmark will be closed.
2) Work on study guides or vocab when finished.
3) AR tests as needed
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 --Guest Teacher
1) Read The Giver Ch. 14 & 15 and complete study guide
2) Reminder: The Giver Ch. 1-13 Test tomorrow.
3) Study Guide Ch. 6-13 due tomorrow.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
1) Collect The Giver Study Guide Ch. 6-13
2) The Giver Ch. 1-13 Test. Illuminate Test.
3) Read The Giver Ch. 16 and complete study guide.
4) AR Tests as needed
Friday, May 5, 2023
1) Finish Benchmark #3 if needed. The benchmark will close after class today.
2) Read The Giver Ch. 17 and complete study guide.
We will be taking the STAR Test on Monday 5/8
Due:
Week #34: 4/24/23- 4/28/23
Week #34
The Giver PDF (entire novel)
See the times below for the start of each chapter:
(These are not links
Monday, April 24, 2023
1) Read: The Giver Ch. 4 & 5 and complete study guide.
2) Continue working on Vocab Ch. 1-8. Vocab Ch. 1-8 Quiz on Friday 4/28.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Guest Teacher
1) Read: The Giver Ch. 6 and complete study guide.
2) Study guide Ch. 1-5 tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
1) Collect Study Guide Ch. 1-5
2) Read The Giver Ch. 7 & 8 and complete study guide
3) Vocab Ch. 1-8 due on Friday.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
1) Read The Giver Ch. 9 & 10 and complete study guide
2) Vocab Ch. 1-8 due tomorrow
3) Vocab Ch. 1-8 Quiz tomorrow. (Illuminate)
4) Begin working on Vocab Ch. 9-23 (Due at the end of Ch. 23)
Friday, April 28, 2023
1) Collect Vocab Ch. 1-8
2) Vocab Ch. 1-8 Quiz
3) Read The Giver Ch. 11 and complete study guide
Due:
Week #33: 4/17/23- 4/21/23
Week #33
CAASPP Testing 4/18 & 4/19
The Giver PDF (entire novel)
See the times below for the start of each chapter:
(These are not links
Ch. 1 00:01 Ch2 15:18 Ch3 27:58 Ch4 37:35 Ch5 49:13 Ch6 57:41 Ch7 1:12:25 Ch8 1:25:33 Ch9 1:35:45 Ch10 1:46:45 Ch11 2:00:53 Ch12 2:14:38 Ch13 2:28:33 Ch14 2:47:07 Ch15 3:02: 37 Ch16 3:06:35 Ch17: 3:20:02 Ch18 3:33:12 Ch19 3:44:06 Ch20 3:53:57 Ch21 4:11:47 Ch22 4:23:07 Ch23 4:29:21 End 4:38:35
Monday, April 17, 2023
1) Introduce The Giver
2) The Giver Ch. 1-8 Vocabulary
3) Read The Giver Ch. 1 and complete study guide
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 -- CAASPP Testing-- Math CAT (Periods A,B,C)
1) Last day to work on Final Draft. Final Draft is due Friday, April 21 by 6pm in Google Classroom.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -- CAASPP Testing-- ELA CAT (Periods D,E, F)
1) Last day to work on Final Draft. Final Draft is due Friday, April 21 by 6pm in Google Classroom.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
1) AR Reading. Goals due May 11.
Friday, April 21, 2023
1) Final Draft is due by 6pm tonight in Google Classroom
2) Read The Giver Ch. 2 & 3 and complete study guide.
Due:
Week #32: 4/11/23- 4/15/23
Week #32
CAASPP Testing 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, & 4/19
Monday, April 11, 2023-- No School
*Last day of Spring Break*
Tuesday, April 12, 2023
1) Rough Draft due tonight at 6pm. This is an assignment from the week prior to Spring Break.
2) CAASPP Testing begins tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 13, 2023-- CAASPP ELA PT
Periods A, B, & C
1) Argument Writing Check List. Use the checklist with your Rough Draft. Make corrections and changes as needed. Then work on the Final Draft.
Thursday, April 14, 2023-- CAASPP Math PT
Periods D, E, & F
1) Argument Writing Check List. Use the checklist with your Rough Draft. Make corrections and changes as needed. Then work on the Final Draft.
Friday, April 15, 2023
1) Final Draft-- Due April 21, 2023 (You will only have one day next week to work on this in class). You may submit it before the due date-- April 21.
Due:
Week #31: 3/27/23- 3/31/23
Week #31
Rough Draft due April 12, 2023
Spring Break! April 1-10. Return to school on April 11.
Monday, March 27, 2023
1) Argument Essay: Reasons #2 & #3 paragraphs. Use your shaping sheets.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
1) AR Reading (Read/Test/Library)
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
1) Conclusion paragraph. Use shaping sheet.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
1) Rough Draft. Begin typing your Rough Draft in Google Classroom. Rough Draft is due Wednesday, April 12. Type out the paragraphs that are on your shaping sheets.
Friday, March 31, 2023 Minimum Day
1) Work on Rough Draft. Due Wednesday, April 12.
Spring Break! April 1-10. Return to school on April 11.
Due:
Week #30: 3/20/23- 3/24/23
Week #30:
Monday, March 20, 2023 (Guest Teacher)
1) Continue working on the assignment in the Performance Assessment Booklet. (from Friday)
- Students will complete Part 1: Read Sources pgs. 22-28
- Students will answer the questions at the bottom of pgs. 23, 25, 27 & 28. Use complete sentences and answer all parts.
- Students will answer the multiple choice questions #1-4 on pg. 29 (Circle each answer)
- Students will complete tasks #5 (bullet points are ok) & #6 (use complete sentences; must have at least 3 sentences) on pg. 30
- Students will complete the essay organization chart on pg. 31. This is the final step. They will not write out the actual essay. Bullet points are ok for this chart.
2) AR Reading if finished. If for some reason a student finishes early, have them read their AR books. I do not like when they ask to do homework from other subjects unless they have met their AR goal. Please remind them that I will allow them to take AR tests when I return on Wednesday. No one should ask you for an AR test.
3) Students may also work on their personal narrative drawing from Thursday. They will turn this into you tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (Guest Teacher)
1) Collect the personal narrative drawings that were assigned on Thursday, March 16. Please check off the assignment on the gradebook roster.
2) Finish Performance Assessment Booklet. This is due Friday. Students may leave their booklets in the classroom.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (Ms. Myers returns from Wind Ensemble trip)
1) Interim Assessment: Research: Analyze Information
2) AR tests as needed
3) Reasons and Evidence Chart due today
3) Reminder: Performance Assessment booklet pgs. 22-31 due Friday
Thursday, March 23, 2023 OPEN HOUSE
1)Interim Assessment: Research: Analyze Information
2) AR tests as needed
3) Reminder: Performance Assessment booklet pgs. 22-31 due Friday
Friday, March 24, 2023
1) Shelter/Breeder Reasons #1 paragraph
2) Performance Assessment booklet pgs. 22-31 DUE TODAY
Due:
Week #29: 3/13/23- 3/17/23
Week #29
Guest Teacher 3/16/23- 3/21/23 (Ms. Myers will be on the Wind Ensemble trip to Boston)
Monday, March 13, 2023
1) Review T-Chart and Thesis/Topic Sentences Chart
2) Write Intro paragraph
3) AR Tests if needed. No AR Tests while I am gone 3/16-3/21.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
1) Review Intro paragraphs
2) Reasons and Evidence Chart. You will work on this today and on Thursday with the guest teacher. Due Wednesday, March 22. Please make sure you complete this correctly as it will help you immensely with your essay.
3) AR Tests if needed. No AR Tests while I am gone 3/16-3/21.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
1) Interim Assessment: Research (CAASPP Practice)
2) AR Reading
Thursday, March 16, 2023
1) Draw the illustration to go with your Personal Narrative Project to be displayed at Open House.
- Students need to draw and color a scene from the personal narrative essay they wrote in the Fall Semester. The drawing needs to take up the entire paper and be neat and colorful. Look at the assignment on the wall to the left of the clock. (I have already told the students about this assignment). This is to be displayed next week at Open House. If a student does not recall his/her topic for the essay, they can go to Google Classroom and re-read the essay. Please have them keep the paper in portrait not landscape just like the samples on the wall. The drawing is due on Tuesday, March 21.
2) Finish reasons and Evidence Chart from yesterday
3) AR Reading
Friday, March 17, 2023
1) Finish Reasons and Evidence Chart. Due Wed. 3/22. Students started this assignment with me before I left. Remind students that they need to complete all parts of the chart. They need three reasons to support their claim. They should support adopting pets at a shelter OR purchasing pets from a breeder. Once they have their three reasons, they need to find two specific pieces of evidence to support each reason. Remind them to use direct quotes and label the source (article). Students may need to use the chrome books for this as the articles are posted in Google Classroom.
2) Performance Assessment Booklet pgs. 21-31 Part 3: Perform the Task (only to pg. 31)
These booklets are stored in the cupboard marked “Close Readers” or behind the second white board. The students know where their class booklets are. Students may take home the booklet or leave it in class. This assignment is due Wednesday, March 22 when I return. I will be grading ALL tasks listed below.
You are working on this Monday 3/20 & Tuesday 3/21 as well
Students will be working on this assignment for the next few days. Please let them know that they have to complete all parts listed below. I will post this information on my school homework page like I always do each week.
- Students will complete Part 1: Read Sources pgs. 22-28
- Students will answer the questions at the bottom of pgs. 23, 25, 27 & 28. Use complete sentences and answer all parts.
- Students will answer the multiple choice questions #1-4 on pg. 29
- Students will complete tasks #5 & #6 on pg. 30
- Students will complete the essay organization chart on pg. 31. This is the final step. They will not write out the actual essay. Bullet points are ok for this chart.
3) If for some reason a student finishes early, have them read their AR books. I do not like when they ask to do homework from other subjects unless they have met their AR goal. Please remind them that I will allow them to take AR tests when I return on Wednesday. No one should ask for an AR test.
Due:
Week #28: 3/6/23- 3/10/23
Week #28
CAASPP Practice Tests: https://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/
You may view these practice tests on your own. There are samples for language arts and math.
Monday, March 6, 2023
1) Vocab Unit #5 Test
2) Collect Vocab 5 Puzzle
3) Qtr #4 AR goals begin. Due May 11.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
1) Interim Assessment: Listening
2) Begin reading Argument Essay Text Set. Take notes as you read for your essay. Posted in Google Classroom.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
1) Review Interim Assessment from yesterday
2) Read Argument Essay Text Set. Take notes as you read for your essay.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
1) Finish reading Argument Essay Text Set
2) Complete T-Chart for the argument
Friday, March 10, 2023
1) AR Reading (Read/Test/Library)
Due:
Week #27: 2/27/23- 3/3/23
Week #27
AR Goals due Wednesday, March 1
Vocab 5 Test Monday, March 6
Monday, February 27, 2023
1) Read Exotic Pets Articles: "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" pgs. 223-225 and "Let People Own Exotic Animals" pgs. 227 & 228 (Collections Textbook)
2) Google Form Questions based on the articles. You may use your book to complete this task (in Google Classroom). Due Tuesday at 6pm.
3) Reminder: Vocab 5 Activity is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
1) Correct and collect Vocab 5 Activity
2) Finish Google Forms assignment from yesterday (in Google Classroom).
3) Reminder: AR Goals are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
1) AR Goals Due
2) AR Reading: Read/Test/Library
3) Vocab 5 Puzzle. Due Monday, March 6
Thursday, March 2, 2023
1) T-Chart
2) Thesis/Topic Sentence Chart
Friday, March 3, 2023
CORE REWARD
Due:
Week #26: 2/20/23- 2/24/23
Week #26
Argument Unit Assessment -- Friday 2/24/23
AR Goals Due Wednesday 3/1/23
Monday, February 20, 2023-- Holiday/No School
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
1) Review Argument Unit Assessment. Assessment will be on Friday 2/24/23.
1) Vocabulary Unit #5 Words introduced. Note cards due Thursday 2/23/23.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
1) Vocab Unit #5 Activity Parts B & C. The entire activity is due Tuesday 2/28.
2) AR Tests/Library
Thursday, February 23, 2023
1) Vocab Unit #5 Note Cards are due
2) Vocab Unit #5 Activity A & D. The entire activity is due Tuesday 2/28.
3) AR Tests/Library (if time permits)
Friday, February 24, 2023
1) Argument Assessment
Due:
Week #25 2/13/23- 2/17/23
Week #25
No School Friday 2/17/23 (Pupil free day) and Monday 2/20/23 (Presidents' Day Holiday)
Vocab Unit #4 Test-- Tuesday 2/14/23
Monday, February 13, 2023
1) Thesis Statement/Topic Sentence Chart. Complete together in class on the topic of zoos. See Argument Essay Graphic Organizers (only 2 pages).
2) Vocabulary Unit #4 Puzzle. Due tomorrow.
3) Vocabulary Unit #4 Test tomorrow.
4) Study for test and read for AR.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
1) Vocabulary Unit #4 Test
2) Collect Vocab Unit #4 Puzzle
3) AR Reading when finished
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
1) Practice the Task: Pages #10-13 in the Performance Assessment Booklet. Performance Assessment
Thursday, February 16, 2023
1) AR Tests and Library if needed
2) Periods A & C only: Check AR Book & Reading Log. Periods D & E were checked last week.
3) Do AR reading at home due to two days off for students
Friday, February 17, 2023-- No School: Pupil In-service
Due:
Week #24: 2/6/23- 2/10/23
Week #24 2/6/23- 2/10/23
Vocab Unit #4 Test-- 2/14/23
As we learn about Argumentative Writing, we will be doing several assignments together in class. On days when I tell you to we will finish the assignment together in class, you should read your AR book at home.
Monday, February 6, 2023
1) Introduce Argument Writing Unit. Take note on pgs. 226 in textbook. Argument Graphic Organizer Notes
2) Label Performance Assessment Booklets
3) Review pg. 8 for tomorrow (Performance Assessment Booklet)
4) Vocab 4 Activity due Wed. All Parts: A,B,C, & D
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
1) Read pgs. 4-7 Performance Assessment Booklet
2) Complete the Exit Ticket before leaving class3)
3) Homework: Complete Chart on pg. 8
4) Reminder: Vocab 4 Activity due tomorrow
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
1) Correct and collect Vocab 4 Activity
2) Close Reader pgs. 63-68. “Views on Zoos.” Work on this together. Finish Friday if needed.
3) Homework: Make sure you completed ALL activities on the pages we covered in class today in the Close Reader pgs. 63-68.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
1) AR Reading. Read, take AR tests, and/or go to the library
Friday, February 10, 2023
1) Finish Close Reader pgs. 63-68 “Views on Zoos”
Due:
Week #23: 1/30/23- 2/3/23
Week #23
One-Pager Project Due Tuesday 1/31/23
Monday, January 30, 2023
1) Last day to work on the One-Pager Project. Due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1) Collect One-Pager Project
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Thursday, February 2, 2023
1) AR Reading
Friday, February 3, 2023
Due:
Week #22: 1/23/23- 1/27/23
Week #22
Touching Spirit Bear Part 2 Test-- Tuesday, January 24, 2023
One-Pager Project Assignment https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mXo_8YMRk4j_6bfytnC1bYPDAd8VwNO3e218Zi_-QeE/edit?usp=sharing
One-Pager Slides (Samples) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NQAtWdaUzoN5wRPAS7wn-vYAPS-TlAE9ZhmcrTvUCac/edit?usp=sharing
Monday, January 23, 2023
1) Review for tomorrow's test. 15 multiple choice questions and 1 constructed response (write 5 or more sentences)
2) Review all of your study guides to prepare
3) Introduce One-Pager Project (Due Tuesday, January 31). Please make sure you follow all directions and create a neat and colorful poster.
4) Reminder: Study Guide Ch. 14-28 due tomorrow.
5) Reminder: Notes Ch. 14-28 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
1) Touching Spirit Bear Part 2 Test. Use Illuminate Quick Test
2) Collect Study Guide Ch. 24-28
3) Collect Notes Ch. 14-28
2) Read AR book when finished
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
1) Work on One-Pager Project
Thursday, January 26, 2023
1) AR Reading (Read/Tests/Library)
Friday, January 27, 2023
1) Work on One-Pager Project. This is your last day in class to work on the project. Due Tuesday, January 31.
Due:
Week #21: 1/16/23- 1/20/23
Week #21
Study Guide Ch. 24-28 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5IrbN4tY3HL70w9Jpf4YDBhynpMKLJQICD2Cifh3Zs/edit?usp=sharing
Audio:
Monday, January 16, 2023-- MLK Jr. Holiday/No School
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
1) Collect Study Guide Ch. 19-23 (gray paper)
2) Read: TSB Ch. 24 & Ch. 25 to pg. 252 (stop at the top of pg. 252)
3) Study Guide Questions #1-7 (vanilla colored paper)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1) Read" TSB Ch. 25 (from pg. 252) & Ch. 26
2) Study Guide Questions #8-12
Thursday, January 19, 2023
1) Read: TSB Ch. 27 & Ch. 28 (Finish the book!)
2) Study Guide Questions #13-20
3) Study Guide Ch. 24-28 Due tomorrow
Friday, January 20, 2023
1) AR Reading
2) You may take the AR test for Touching Spirit Bear today
Due:
Week #20: 1/9/23- 1/13/23
Week #20
Study Guide:
Ch. 14-18
Ch. 19-23
Audio:
Monday, January 9, 2023
1) Read: TSB Ch. 17 and Ch. 18 to pg. 183 (black book) or pg. 152 (white book)
2) Compete Study Guide questions #14-17
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
1) Read: TSB Ch. 18 from pg. 183 (or pg. 152) and Ch. 19
2) Study Guide questions #18-20 (green study guide) AND questions #1-3 (gray study guide)
3) Study Guide Ch. 14-18 (green study guide) due tomorrow
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
1) Collect Study Guide Ch. 14-18
2) Read Ch. 20 & Ch. 21
3) Study Guide questions #4-11
Thursday, January 12, 2023
1) Read: TSB Ch. 22 & 23
2) Study Guide questions #12-18
3) Study Guide Ch. 19-23 due on Tuesday 1/17/22.
Friday, January 13, 2023-- Rally Schedule (shortened classes)
1) AR Reading. Read, go to the library, and take AR tests
2) Reminder: No school on Monday, January 16/Martin Luther King Day Observed
Due:
Week #19: 1/4/23- 1/6/23
Week #19
Happy New Year!
Study Guide Ch. 14-18: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A5Wh8NUl8EaLwpjEcMCZK2FKPEPgLokF5xk6SCjIPwc/edit?usp=sharing
Audio:
Monday, January 2, 2023 -- Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 -- Winter Break
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
1) Welcome back and new seating chart
2) Review how to take notes for Part 2 of Touching Spirit Bear. You will continue to take notes for each chapter. Use notebook paper. You need to have at least three bullet points per chapter. These notes will be collected at the end of Part 2.
3) AR Reading/Library
Thursday, January 5, 2023
1) Read: Touching Spirit Bear (TSB) Ch. 14 and half of Ch. 15 (to the top of pg. 154)
2) Complete Study Guide Questions # 1- 6
Friday, January 6, 2023
1) Read: Touching Spirit Bear (TSB) half of Ch. 15 (start on pg. 154) and Ch. 16
2) Complete Study Guide Questions # 7-13
Due:
Week #18: 12/12/22- 12/15/22
Week #18-- The last week of the Fall Semester
Winter Break: December 16, 2022- January 3, 2023
Monday, December 12, 2022
1) Touching Spirit Bear Part I (Ch. 1-13) Test
2) Collect: Study Guide Ch. 10-13
3) Collect: Part I (Ch. 1-13) Notes
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
1) Review Grades
2) Turn in chance tickets for extra credit
3) Set new AR goals
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
1) Core Reward Day!
Thursday, December 15, 2022-- Late Start and Minimum Day
1) Review Grades
Friday, December 16, 2022 -- Winter Break
Winter Break: December 16, 2022- January 3, 2023
Return to school on Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Due:
Week #17: 12/5/22-12/9/22
Week #17
AR Goals Due-- Wednesday, December 7
Touching Spirit Bear Part I Final-- Monday, December 12
Touching Spirit Bear Audio
Monday, December 5, 2022
1) Read: TSB Ch. 10
2) Complete Study Guide Questions #1-3
3) Collect Study Guide Ch. 5-9
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
1) Read: TSB Ch. 11
2) Complete Study Guide Questions #4- #7
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
1) AR Goals Due
2) Read: TSB Ch. 12
3) Complete Study Guide Questions #8-11
Thursday, December 8, 2022 -- Guest Teacher
1) Read: TSB Ch. 13
2) Complete Study Guide Questions #12-16
3) Study Guide Ch. 10-13 is due Monday 12/12/22
Friday, December 9, 2022
1) Review for Touching Spirit Bear Part I Final
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Week #18
Monday, December 12, 2022
1) Touching Spirit Bear Part I Final in class. Use Illuminate Quick Test App.
2) Collect Study Guide Ch. 10-13
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
1) Review Grades
2) Turn in Chance Tickets
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
1) Core Reward Day!
Thursday, December 15, 2022 Late Start Minimum Day
Friday, December 16, 2022 -- Winter Break! Return to school on Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Due:
Week #16: 11/29/22- 12/2/22
Week #16
Reminder: AR Goals are due next week on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The Library will be closed next week (12/5-12/9) for the Book Fair.
Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 5-9 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC4fW8baoAa75uWujZbYBxaY3ehj7F47krKgFjrOm2k/edit?usp=sharing
Audio for Touching Spirit Bear
Monday, November 28, 2022
1) Benchmark #2: This is a two day assessment. You will use Illuminate Quick Test for this assessment.
2) Make sure you have read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 5 and completed Study Guide #1 & #2.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
1) Finish Benchmark #2: This is the second day of the two day assessment. You will use Illuminate Quick Test for this assessment.
2) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 6 and complete Study Guide #3-#6
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1) Review Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 5 & 6
2) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 7 and complete Study Guide #7 & #8
Thursday, December 1, 2022
1) STAR Reading Test
2) AR Reading. Use this time to read your AR book, take AR tests, and/or visit the library to take care of your books.
Friday, December 2, 2022
1) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 8 & 9. If we do not finish all of the reading in class, please finish the reading at home.
2) Complete Study Guide #9-15. Study Guide for Ch. 5-9 is due Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
Due:
Week #15: 11/14/22- 11/18/22
Week #15
Final Draft: Personal Narrative Essay due at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Color Run: Tuesday, November 15 (special schedule during the day)
Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 1-4: https://docs.google.com/document/d/187_yWIkmXHT6DLNTiC7w-iAlD7cw1QyU_Em5O0LLBZc/edit?usp=sharing
Audio for Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 1-4
Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 5-9: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC4fW8baoAa75uWujZbYBxaY3ehj7F47krKgFjrOm2k/edit?usp=sharing
Monday, November 14, 2022
1) Introduce Touching Spirit Bear (TSB)
2) Set up TSB Notes
3) Begin reading Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 1
Tuesday, November 15, 2022- Color Run (Special Schedule)
1) Finish Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 1
2) Complete Study Guide Questions #1-5. Please remember to restate the question in the answer and use complete sentences.
Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 1-4: https://docs.google.com/document/d/187_yWIkmXHT6DLNTiC7w-iAlD7cw1QyU_Em5O0LLBZc/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
1) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 2
2) Complete Study Guide Questions #6-10. Please remember to restate the question in the answer and use complete sentences.
3) Add 3-4 bullet points to your notes
Thursday, November 17, 2022
1) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 3 & 4
2) Complete Study Guide Questions # 11-15. Please remember to restate the question in the answer and use complete sentences.
3) Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 1-4 Questions #1-15 due tomorrow
Friday, November 18, 2022
1) Collect Study Guide Ch. 1-4
2) Read Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 5
3) Complete Study Guide Questions #1 & 2
Touching Spirit Bear Study Guide Ch. 5-9: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC4fW8baoAa75uWujZbYBxaY3ehj7F47krKgFjrOm2k/edit?usp=sharing
Due:
Week 14: 11/7/11-11/11/22
Week #14
Vocab 3 Test-- Wednesday 11/9/22
Color Run has be reschedule to Tuesday 11/15/22 due to rain forecast
Friday 11/11/22 is Veterans' Day Holiday-- No School
Monday, November 7, 2022
1) Library: Check out Touching Spirit Bear class novel. We will begin reading this novel next week. We will store the novels in the classroom until then.
2) Final Draft: Personal Narrative due November 15 @ 6pm. You may submit your Final Draft in Google Classroom from November 7-15. The last day to work on the essay in class is Thursday 11/10/22.
3) Study for Vocab Unit #3 Test on Wednesday 11/9/22.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
1) Final Draft: Personal Narrative due November 15 @ 6pm. You may submit your Final Draft in Google Classroom from November 7-15. The last day to work on the essay in class is Thursday 11/10/22.
2) Vocab Unit #3 Puzzle. Due tomorrow.
Puzzle: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_55S0wpUwUQQxQbOG7FedNI5iyTQBKVZADDIvvWPxZk/edit?usp=sharing
3) Study for Vocab Unit #3 Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
1) Vocab Unit #3 Test
2) Turn in Vocab Unit #3 Puzzle
3) AR Reading
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) Final Draft: Personal Narrative due November 15 @ 6pm. You may submit your Final Draft in Google Classroom from November 7-15. The last day to work on the essay in class is Thursday 11/10/22.
Friday, November 11, 2022-- Veterans' Day Holiday-- No School
Due:
Week #13: 10/31/22- 11/4/22
Week #13
Reminder: Vocab 3 Test is next week on Tuesday, November 9, 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022-- Assembly Schedule (Classes are 34 minutes)
1) Vocabulary Unit #3 Activity is due TOMORROW (This was assigned last week on 10/25/22)
Vocabulary Unit #3 Activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9WeEr1wdEuUZRqId9iA1d6BTyESONrt/view?usp=sharing
2) Work on Rough Draft of Personal Narrative. This was assigned last week on 10/26/22. Make sure you read the samples and look at the slides in Google Classroom. Rough Draft is due Wed. 11/2/22.
Drafting Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nltUYb7pTmcPlo4pB-9bgtwPjIl-bT_2NGCJCrCsPFY/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
1) Correct and collect Vocab Unit 3 Activity
2) FINISH Rough Draft. Be sure to PRINT a copy (unless you wrote on notebook paper). You may send me a private message on the assignment in Google Classroom requesting me to print it for you. PLEASE make the request before homeroom on Wed. 11/2/22.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
1) Rough Draft is due today
2) Peer Edit/Checklist. In your groups, you will read each others essays and give feedback. You will use the Peer Edit Checklist to do this.
Peer Edit Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2dOUZSG76L_n-9p36OhxX16Y2qvuLLWM9KGLjB6U_s/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, November 3, 2022
1) AR Reading
Friday, November 4, 2022
Due:
Week #12: 10/24/22- 10/28/22
Week #12
Vocab 3 Test Tuesday 11/8/22
Final Draft of Personal Narrative Due Tuesday 11/15/22
AR Goals Due Wednesday 12/7/22
Monday, October 24, 2022
1) Story Arc Due
2) Look at sample essays. See samples posted in Google Classroom from Friday 10/21.
3) Matrix Graphic Organizer. Due Wed 10/26. Do a good job on this assignment as it will help you when you start drafting your essay on Wednesday 10/26.
Matrix Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouOSygAXo4SytvErTMvg2arGJ53-0pUWP2qojGapFNs/edit?usp=sharing
Matrix Sample: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ZrNxggeoBkmkmpa3EAwW90qB4OWq98f/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110594145482901197701&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
1) Work on Matrix Graphic Organizer. Due tomorrow.
2) Vocab 3 Activity. All Parts A,B, C, & D due Tuesday 11/1/22.
Vocab Unit 3 Words and Activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9WeEr1wdEuUZRqId9iA1d6BTyESONrt/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1) Matrix Graphic Organizer Due
2) Begin working on Rough Draft of Personal Narrative Essay. You may write our your draft on notebook paper or you may type it in Google Docs. You MUST have a printed copy on the day the Rough Draft is due Wednesday 11/2.
Personal Narrative Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nltUYb7pTmcPlo4pB-9bgtwPjIl-bT_2NGCJCrCsPFY/edit?usp=sharing
3) Continue work on Vocab 3 Activity. Due Tuesday 11/1/22
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) AR Book and Reading Log Check
Friday, October 28, 2022
1) Work on Rough Draft Due 11/2/22
2) Vocabulary 3 Activity Due 11/1/22
Due:
Week #11: 10/17/22- 10/21/22
Week #11
Monday, October 17, 2022
1) Pass back Brainstorm and Small Moments. Please review your assignment and score. Make sure you completed this step and followed directions. Focus on the small moment for your story.
2) Personal Narrative: Story Arc. Complete the Story Arc Graphic Organizer for your own story. Remember, the more effort you put into the planning stages of your essay, the easier it will be to write the actual essay. Story Arc due Monday 10/24. You have a week to work on this, so please take it seriously and complete all parts.
Story Arc Graphic Organizer on slide 1 and a sample on slide 2: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nlSY2aZMGmwuTUtXRIR5WFoILMYyD2tigT3B2dEtJS0/edit?usp=sharing
Story Arc Sample:
3) "Eleven" Reading Check in Google Classroom. You may use the story or any notes to help you, and you may turn in the form one time.
4) Reminder: Grammar Quiz tomorrow. Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons. Multiple choice. Use Illuminate program in class.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
1) Grammar Quiz in Illuminate. Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons.
2) Vocab Unit #3 Words introduced
Vocab Unit #3 Words and Activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9WeEr1wdEuUZRqId9iA1d6BTyESONrt/view?usp=sharing
3) Vocab Unit #3 Note Cards. Due Friday 10/21.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
1) Figurative Language Lesson
2) Figurative Language Check in Google Classroom. This homework assignment is a multiple choice "Check" for understanding. You may use your notes, and you are allowed to turn in the assignment once. Due Friday 10/21 @ 6pm.
3) Story Arc due Monday 10/24
4) Vocab 3 Note Cards due Friday 10/21
Thursday, October, 20, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) New goals are due Wednesday, December 8.
3) Reminder: Vocab 3 Note Cards due tomorrow
4) Reminder: Story Arc due Monday 10/24.
Friday, October 22, 2022
1) Vocab 3 Note Cards due today. Play the note card game.
2) Figurative Language Check due today at 6pm in Google Classroom.
3) Story Arc due Monday. You have had a entire week to work on this. Please make sure all parts are complete.
4) Look at samples of previous students' essays
Due:
Week #10: 10/10/22- 10/14/22
Week #10
Begin Quarter #2
New AR Goals are set. AR Goals are due December, 7, 2022
Monday, October 10, 2022
1) Introduce Personal Narrative Writing Unit
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gz4F90U1dc3ynbdRf9ol_bukPtsvR2BKySEGjRI_Ov0/edit?usp=sharing
2) Assignment: Small Moments Activity. Select three Small Moments from your life experience that you are interested in writing about. Complete the chart on the first paper. The document with the watermelons is used just to illustrate how to determine what a small moment is. Due tomorrow.
3) Review Sentences and Fragments Assignment from 10/5/22. There will be a Grammar Quiz on Monday, Oct. 17. Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons.
4) Run-on Sentences Worksheet due Wednesday 10/12/22 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-GYIC1yc0L12zfIIeo-u1AVr-K80MBnmug5k_p-f4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
1) Share Small Moments with a group of 3. Each person takes a turn to share each of his/her stories. Select one Small Moment to write about. Put a star next to that topic.
2) Assignment: Create a Brainstorm for the one topic your are going to write about. A Brainstorm is a list you create where you write down every thing you remember about the experience. Things do not have to be listed in order. You should be writing out all that you can remember. Due Friday. You will have some time tomorrow to work on this in class.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
1) Annotate a sample rough draft titled "Ai's Notebook." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4rl6XBR4iXAc7z02UvoxI28XqpwUQS_/view?usp=sharing
Directions for annotating: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FYnYcSWd8IjV3JsN2NPpg-GJ6vp5SSuZbM3IaQAOyZY/edit?usp=sharing
2) Review Run-on Sentences Assignment
3) Homework: Finish Brainstorm by Friday 10/14.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) Please remember that you must have your AR book with you each day. All of the book's information must be written in your reading log using ink.
3) New AR Goals are due Dec. 7.
Friday, October 14, 2022
1) Collect Small Moments and Brainstorm (staple)
2) Pre-reading activity for "Eleven"
3) Read and annotate the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
Due:
Week 9: 10/3/22- 10/7/22
Week #9
End of the quarter! AR Goals due Thursday, Oct. 6.
Monday, October 3, 2022
1) Vocab Unit 2 Puzzle. Due tomorrow
2) Study for Vocab Unit 2 Test tomorrow.
3) Kahoot! Review in class
4) Collect Vocab Unit 2 Sentences
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
1) Vocab Unit 2 Test
2) Collect Vocab Puzzle
3) Set new AR goals (Quarter #2)
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
1) Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QwA4ItpghWoJ8tkMW9TyG1JN6LmQzNzhAclykEgnYQY/edit?usp=sharing
2) Grammar Homework due Monday, Oct. 10: Grammar pgs. 2-4 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vxb-MJ_Yti1eZtGqxz1vxbBmUx6zqHH6/view?usp=sharing
3) Set new AR goals (Quarter #2)
Thursday, October 6, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) AR Goals due today
3) Turn in Myers Chance Tickets for extra credit
Friday, October 7, 2022
1) Core Reward Day!
Due:
Week #8: 9/26/22- 9/30/22
Week #8
Monday, September 26, 2022
1) Collect Literature Questions pg. 14 #1-3. Label with highlighter C.E.E. sentences before turning in.
2) Review for "The Ravine" Test (Pear Deck/Kahoot!)
3) Homework: STUDY!
4) Reminder: "The Ravine" Guided Reading Questions #1-30 due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
1) Collect "The Ravine" Guided Reading Questions #1-30
2) "The Ravine" Test in class using Illuminate
3) Homework: AR Reading
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 -- Guest Teacher
1) Vocab Unit #2- Complete Parts A & D. Use the word bank to help you with Part A. All Parts A, B, C, & D due Friday 9/30.
2) Homework: Finish Vocab Unit #2 Parts A,B, C, & D
Thursday, September 29, 2022
1) AR Reading
2) Goals are Due Oct. 6
Friday, September 30, 2022
1) Correct and Collect Vocab Unit #2 Parts A, B, C, & D
Due:
Week #7: September 19, 2022- September 23, 2022
Week #7
Vocab Unit #2 Words and Activity https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2NUOlmA1qKzdsZ-JTGi4No4hzQdowBL/view?usp=sharing
"The Ravine" Guided Reading Questions
3) Homework: Make sure you have read pgs. 3-5 and completed questions #1-9 by Monday.
4) Reminder: Vocab Unit #2 Note Cards due Monday.
Monday, September 19, 2022
1) Check Vocab Unit #2 Note Cards
2) Read: "The Ravine" pgs. 6-8 and complete Guided Reading Questions #10-20
3) Homework: Reading Check #1 (pgs. 3-5) in Google Classroom. This is homework, so you may use your book and/or your notes
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
1) Read: "The Ravine" pgs. 9-12 and complete Guided Reading Questions #21- 30.
2) Homework: Reading Check #2 (pgs. 6-8) in Google Classroom. This is homework, so you may use your book and/or notes.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
1) Review "The Ravine" pgs. 3-12
2) C.E.E. Notes
3) Begin working on Literature Questions #1-5 on pg. 14. Due Monday, September 26. Use the C.E.E. Method to answer these questions. We will work on these questions in class on Friday.
Reading Check #3 (pgs. 9-12) in Google Classroom
Thursday, September 22, 2022
1) AR Reading. Read, take AR tests, and/or go to the library
2) AR book and reading log check
Friday, September 23, 2022
1) Review for "The Ravine" Test. Test is on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Illuminate Testing program. 15 multiple choice questions (1 point each) and 1 constructed response questions (4 points).
2) Homework: Make sure you complete Literature Questions #1-5 on pg. 14. Use the C.E.E. Method to answer these questions. Due Monday9/26.
3) Reminder: Guided Reading Questions due Monday, September 26, 2022.
Due:
Week #6: 9/12/22- 9/16/22
Week #6
"The Jumping Tree" Test on Wednesday, September 14
Monday, September 12, 2022
1) Review for "The Jumping Tree" Test. 17 multiple choice questions and 1 constructed response (answer with 2-3 complete sentences or as directed on the test)
2) Practice how to answer a constructed response question
3) Homework: Quizizz Review. There is a link in Google Classroom. Quizizz is like Kahoot!
4) Plot Chart from Friday will be collected on Wednesday 9/14/22.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
1) Vocab Unit #2 words distributed
2) Homework: Vocab Unit #2 Note Cards due Friday 9/16/22
3) Reminders: Study for the test tomorrow! Plot Chart due tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
1) "The Jumping Tree" Test (Illuminate program in class)
2) Collect Plot Chart
3) Homework: Vocab Unit #2 note cards due Monday 9/19/22
Thursday, September 15, 2022
1) AR Reading. Read in class. Take AR tests if needed. Renew or check out library books.
Friday, September 16, 2022
1) Begin reading "The Ravine" pgs 3-12 in the Collections Textbook (hardcover). You have the hardcover book at home. You DO NOT need to bring it to school because we have a class set of books here. Read pgs. 3-5.
2) Guided Reading Questions #1-9. Guided Reading Assignment https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kc-u8p2HMP9DiDNqJP0AaAmMI3J-krENgh238BmT5_8/edit?usp=sharing
3) Homework: Make sure you have read pgs. 3-5 and completed questions #1-9 by Monday.
4) Reminder: Vocab Unit #2 Note Cards due Monday.
Due:
Week #5: 9/5/22- 9/9/22
Week #5
Vocab Unit #1 Test-- Wednesday 9/9/22
Monday, September 5, 2022 -- Holiday/No School
Tuesday, September, 6 2022
1) Literature Notes- I will provide a handout with the definitions. You will be tested on these terms later. Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11VpKIcrSEFCyoZMgI0g4JHOJy1Iidjzh_JP-XpLd9Zk/edit?usp=sharing
2)
3) STUDY!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
1) Vocab Unit #1 Test
2) Homework: AR Reading
Thursday, September 8, 2022
1) AR Reading. Read, take AR test, and/or go to the library if you have taken an AR test and need a new book. If you only need to renew your book, you need to go to the library before school, during lunch, or after school.
2) Pass back Close Readers
3) Homework: AR Reading
Friday, September 9, 2022
1) "The Jumping Tree" Plot Chart. Work on in class together. Due Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Plot Chart https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1quA8ZqM8ezaAownOSisEPI21-l2mJXznlDeshn1EOOk/edit?usp=sharing
2) "The Jumping Tree" Test will be Wednesday, September 14.
Due:
Week #4: 8/29/22- 9/2/22
Week #4
Reminder: Minimum Day Friday, Sept. 2 and Holiday (no school) Monday, Sept. 5
Acrostic Poem Project Due Friday 9/2/22
Monday, August 29, 2022
1) Begin reading "The Jumping Tree." Close Reader pgs. 3-8. We will read this story over two days. Define all of the vocabulary words in the margin. Complete ALL questions and tasks in the margins. ALL! Complete questions #1-6 and the Short Response on pg. 8. Restate the question in the answer and use complete sentences.
2) Homework: Complete the questions based on how many pages we read in class. For example, if we finish reading pg. 5, you would complete questions #1-3. **** Pgs. 3-5 and all of the tasks and questions***
3) Reminder: Acrostic Poem Project is due Friday 9/2/22. You will have time in class tomorrow to work on the poem.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022-- Guest Teacher
1) Classwork/Homework: Work on your Acrostic Poem in class if you are not working on the story.
2) Homework: Vocab Unit #1 Puzzle. Due Friday.
3) Make sure Close Reader pgs. 3-5 are complete
4) Read AR book.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
1) Finish reading "The Jumping Tree" in the Close Reader pgs. 3-8. Make sure you define all of the vocabulary words in the margin. Complete ALL questions and tasks in the margins. ALL! Complete questions #1-6 and the Short Response on pg. 8. Due Friday 9/2/22. "The Jumping Tree" PDF in case you don't have your Close Reader with you https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WaSXC6QHDgFVGtpjEzexXwzVxnJ_elMg/view?usp=sharing
2) Homework: Vocab Puzzle is due tomorrow;
Vocab Unit #1 Puzzle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V0XF3CvgsVcOQKoEeQasKoaO0X0N7tIJ/view?usp=sharing
9/1/22 Close Reader pgs. 3-8 due Friday 9/2/22; and Acrostic Poem is due Friday 9/2/22.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
1) AR Reading in class today
2) Reminder: Three things are due tomorrow-- Close Reader pgs. 3-8; Acrostic Poem; and Vocab Unit #1 Puzzle
Friday, September 2, 2022 -- Minimum Day
1) Collect Close Reader booklets
2) Collect Acrostic Poems
3) Collect Vocab Puzzle
AR Reading
Due:
Week #3: 8/22/22- 8/26/22
Week #3
Monday, August 22, 2022
1) Classroom Charter Day #1: Work at your table groups to discuss how you want to feel while in this class. What do we do as a class to make that happen? Classroom Charter Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MdmRcFoDJ1-hM8DRMABbqr0ZpIJODjsogDNEv6AQ2eg/edit?usp=sharing
2) Vocab Unit #1 Activity: Review Parts B & C. Do you have any questions on ANY Parts? A,B,C, and/or D?
3) Homework: ALL PARTS of Vocab Unit #1 Activity. Due Wed 8/24/22.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
1) Library Orientation. We finally get to go to the library. Make sure you check out an AR book in your ZPD range. Please see pg. v of your agenda for your personal AR information.
2) Reminder: ALL PARTS of Vocab Unit #1 Activity. Due TOMORROW.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
1) Write your AR book information in your reading log (agenda pg. v)
2) Correct and collect Vocab Unit #1 Activity.
3) Reminder: Bring your AR book everyday! We are reading in class tomorrow.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
1) AR reading. Thursday class periods are only 36 minutes.
2) Check in with AR goals. Discuss how to take and AR test. (where, when, who)
3) Agenda Check tomorrow. I will be checking that you wrote down the assignments for 8/8/22-8/26/22.
Friday, August 26, 2022
1) Agenda Check. I am checking to see that you wrote down each assignment for 8/822- 8/26/22. This is a graded assignment.
2) Assign Acrostic Poem. Assignment slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gu-GLcUeO-2hHvy5W8pD_Hi6iSZa4XJJGnd_YVM61qc/edit?usp=sharing
Direction sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9aHgoy1UIes6cG16crLNFRXN00TYkyS--xpW-oeO50/edit?usp=sharing
Acrostic Poem is due Friday, Sept. 2. You will have class time on Tuesday, August 30 to work on it. You will need to finish at home if not finished on August 30.
3) Pass out and label Close Reader booklets.
Due:
Week #2: 8/1522- 8/19/22
Week #2
Rotating Schedule Begins
Monday, August 15, 2022
1) STAR Reading Test. This reading inventory will be completed in class only.
2) Finish Benchmark #1 if not already completed.
3) Vocabulary Unit #1 words introduced. Vocabulary Unit #1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bfH14p4wcjxGYVTCmsWfR0eZLiLUDDvB/view?usp=sharing
4) Homework: Make note cards using the words and definitions. Cut note cards in half. On the blank side write the vocabulary word. On the other side, write the ENTIRE definition. Due Thursday 8/18/22.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
1) Review Vocabulary Unit #1 words. Learn TPR technique for learning vocabulary.
2) Introduce "Who Am I?" Assignment. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G98UfDDNMXtE27_4eVOt53evGGYtCwGiuy3WcLxsdZM/edit?usp=sharing
This will be collected today and passed back tomorrow to work on while the Guest Teacher is in class tomorrow.
3) Homework: Vocab note cards due on Thursday 8/18/22.
4) Set AR goals. I will sit down with each student and review the AR goal.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 -- Guest Teacher
1) Guest Teacher- Please be kind and respectful to our Guest Teacher today. I will be in an all day data meeting on campus.
2) Classwork and Homework: Work on the "Who Am I?" assignment that we discussed in class yesterday. Complete all parts and USE COMPLETE SENTENCES! Due Friday 8/19/22. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G98UfDDNMXtE27_4eVOt53evGGYtCwGiuy3WcLxsdZM/edit?usp=sharing
3) Reminder: Vocab note cards are due tomorrow.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
1) Check note cards for credit and play the note card game. You will keep the note cards in your backpack and review daily.
2) Homework: Vocab Activity Parts B & C. Due Monday 8/22/22. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bfH14p4wcjxGYVTCmsWfR0eZLiLUDDvB/view?usp=sharing
3) Reminder: "Who Am I?" assignment due tomorrow.
4) Set AR goals. I will sit down with each student and review the AR goal.
Friday, August 19, 2022
1) Collect "Who Am I?" Assignment
2) Reminder: Vocab Parts B & C are due Monday.
3) Begin working on 6th Grade Charter at your table groups.
4) No Homework! Have a wonderful weekend!
Due:
Week #1: 8/8/22- 8/12/22
Week #1
Welcome to South Pointe!
Monday, August 8, 2022-- Minimum Day
1) Welcome to school!
2) Take roll
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
1) Class letter. Please read the letter with your parent or guardian and have them fill out the signature slip. Due Friday.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1) Benchmark #1
Thursday, August 11, 2022-- Back to School Night
1) Benchmark #1
Friday, August 12, 2022
1) STAR Reading Test