5/24:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you and your partner has stations 1,2, and 3 completed by tom. We are doing this the majority of class today.
5/23:
1. Chapters 7 and 8 should be read
2. Evidence flags 1-12 should be completed.
5/22:
1. Read chapters 7 and 8 by the end of class tomorrow
5/18:
1. Read!
2. Grade stickies 5,6,7,8 by Mon
5/17:
1. Read chapters 4,5 and 6 by tomorrow
5/16: #RedforEd
HW 5/15:
1. Read chapters 4,5 and 6 by Friday.
HW 5/9:
HW 5/8:
Read!
Bring in sticky notes and your own baggy!
By Friday, you have to have read chapters 1,2,and 3
5/7:
1. Read!
2. finish annotating page 74
3. Bring in approximately 20 stickies and your own baggy.
HW 5/2:
1. Read!
2. Page 72 due tomorrow.
3. If you didn't grade your 3 paragraphs during class, grade them tonight. If you do not do this, you will receive a point off of the assignment.
HW 5/1:
1. Read!
2. Final draft due tomorrow--look at my feedback!
3. Page 72 due Thursday.
HW 4/30:
1. Read!
2. Final draft on google drive due Weds.
HW 4/27:
1. Read!
2. Finish typing second paragraph on your google drive.
HW 4/26:
1. Read!
2. Finish typing paragraph one on your google drive.
H/W 4/25 - 1. Read!
2. For both pages 70 and 71: complete
Activities for 1st paragraph only.
HW 4/24:
1. Read!
2. Make sure two questions from tooday's class are answered on page 69 at the bottom:
1.how many different positions/perspectives do you see on this topic?
2. How do these "authors" distinguish his or her position from that of others?
HW 4/23:
1. Read!
2. Make sure 68 and 69 are completed:
page 69: two questions:
Are you for or against the topic you read about? Start your sentence with,
My position on this topic is…
List one claim to support your reasoning
HW 4/17: Read!
HW 4/16:
1. Finish p.67-WTW activities
2.Bring earbuds to class if you are taking I Ready tomorrow-you will be told this today.
HW 4/13:
1. Read!
2. I'm checking page 65 on Monday. To complete it, google "quizizz" and use code: 938871
HW 4/11: Read!
HW 4/9:
1. Read!
2.Make certain that page 64 is not only completed, but is also correct! Accuracy will determine what your assigned activity activity will be.
You will have to make up examples of each text structure without the ice cream examples from class .
3/29: Happy Spring Break!
3/28:
1. Read!
2. Fill in ONLY the "definition" and "clues" columns for text structure on page 64. Find notes under "unit 4"
HW 3/27:
1. Read! 2. Make sure your 40 Book Challenge charts are up to date
HW 3/23:
1. Read
2. All missing work due MONDAY!
3. Page 62 and 63 should be all completed.
HW 3/22:
1. Read!
2. Interim signed
3. All missing work due Monday, 3/26
4. Read/analyze MLK's speech using annotation steps on page 62--due tomorrow
HW 3/20:
1. Read!
2. All missing work due Monday, 3/26. You will be getting an interim either Weds or Thurs of this week.
HW 3/19:
1. Read!
2. All missing work due Monday, 3/26. You will be getting an interim either Weds or Thurs of this week.
HW 3/16: Read!
HW 3/15:
1. Read!
2. All of page 60 and 61 should be done by tomorrow.
HW 3/14: Happy Pi day!
1. Read!
2. Make sure annotations on Malcolm X speech is completed by tomorrow.
HW 3/13:
Due to the delays/early releases, hw is to only read. For guided study: bring in your completed elective forms, and any soda tabs from home.
HW 3/9:
1. Read!
2. Signed interim by Monday
HW 3/7:
1. Read!
2. You have your SECOND NC check in tomorrow (online). Get plenty of rest!
HW 3/6:
1. Read!
2. Make sure activities for homework speech are completed by tomorrow!
HW 3/1:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 59 is complete
HW 2/28:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 59 by tomorrow.
HW 2/27: Read!
HW 2/26:
1. Read!
2. Finish and make sure all of pages 57 and 58 are done by tomorrow. -Answers are on Mrs. Jetter's website.
HW 2/23: Read! *Interims will be given on Monday
Make sure all of your unit 3 stations are completed.
HW 2/22:
1. Read!
2. Stations 2,3,4,5,7 due TOMORROW. You can access these under "unit 3" on my website or from the packet given today in class.
HW 2/21:
1. Read!
2. Summative Test tomorrow! get PLENTY of rest and eat breakfast! If you feel as though you need to study, look over your stations on pages 53,54,55.
3. Stations 2,3,4,5,7 due Fri (pages 53,54,55)
HW 2/20:
HW 2/19:
2/15:
1. Make sure you have finished the book
2. Stickies 23-28 will be graded tomorrow.
2/14:
same as yesterday.
Extra credit available until the end of class on Thurs
Don't forget to get your parent permission slip signed! This is permission to use commonlit.org- an alternative use for paper/pencil test, and supplemental resources for lessons.
2/13:
2/12:
2/9: Read! Make certain all four vocab stations are completed. If you want extra credit, you can do more than 4. These are located on my homepage on my website. 6 points extra credit per station.
2/6:
2/5:
2/2: happy weekend! Read :)
2/1: Get to your assigned pages by TOMORROW (posted in classroom). Stickies 11-16 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/31: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). So far, stickies 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/30: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). So far, stickies 11, 12 and 13 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/27: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). Stay tuned for what stickies will be due then as well. For now, 11 and 12 should be done by tomorrow.
1/26: Read! Make sure you have stickies
1/25: Pgs for week 2 are due tomorrow as well as stickies 5-10. Audio of some books are on Mrs. Jetter's website and stickies are posted on mine.
1/24:
1.Your page goals for your book are due by Friday. If you are struggling to keep up, come see me.
2. Stickies 5-10 due Friday
1/23:
1. Your page goals for this week will be given today. These pages should be read by Friday.
2. Stickies 5-10 due Friday
1/3:
1. Read!
2. Your own stack of stickies and small Ziplock bag (about 35 stickies) due Thursday.
1/2/18:
1. Read!
2. Your own stack of stickies and small Ziplock bag (about 35 stickies) due Thursday.
*Tomorrow you will need your phones
12/21: Happy break! Be safe!
12/20:
1. Read!
2. Dystopia book choice: watch all the trailers under "unit 3" and fill out the chart. You are doing this because after break you will begin reading one of these novels (your choice), and I need this form filled out to put you in the group you prefer.
12/18:
1. Read!
2. Page 47 due Weds--complete an activity from p.0 that shows you understand what a dystopian society is and how technology plays a role in that type of society
If you do not understand what to do, an alternative assignment would be to write a letter answering the prompt above. 3/4 of a page.
3. Signed interim due tomorrow.
12/15:
1. Read!
2. Page 46 due Monday
12/13: Read!
12/12:
1 .Read!
2. Google Classroom people only: poem submitted by tomorrow. I reviewed this in class today.
12/11:
1. Read!
2. Poem due tomorrow- if you were in my group, submit it through Google Classroom NOT sharing. If you worked with Mrs. Jetter, a written or typed and printed copy.
12/8:
1. Read!
2. Graphic organizer for your poem is due Monday. You started this today in class.
12/7:
1. Read!
2. All of page 42 due tomorrow. You will get this in class today.
12/5: Read!
*Please make sure you are bring your pencils to class. I am officially all out!
12/4:
1. Read!
2. Make sure all of page 38 is completed (we did this last week)
3. Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow!
11/30:
1. Read!
2. Notecard due tomorrow- brainstorm on front/5 sentences on back (see below if you need sentence starters).
11/29:
1. Read!
2. Notecard due FRIDAY: Brainstorm on one side, five sentences on the back
How are Saudi Arabian traditions for women an unfair practice? Explain using evidence from the text
Restate the question: 1 sentence “The Saudi Arabian tradition includes ..”
Answer the question: 1 sentence “The main reason it is unfair is because..”
Cite evidence from the text: 1 sentence “A quote from the text from the text to support this is…”
Extend/Explain: 2 sentences
11/28: same as yesterday.
11/27:
1. Read!
2. All of page 37 completed by Wednesday: you are answer the question:
What makes the neck stretching tradition an unfair practice? Explain using evidence from the text? You were given a section of the article yesterday.
top half: brainstorming
bottom half: 5 sentence response **You may use the sentence starters below if you need help
Restate the question: 1 sentence “The neck stretching tradition is..”
Answer the question: 1 sentence “The main reason it is unfair is because..”
Cite evidence from the text: 1 sentence “A quote from the text from the text to support this is…”
Extend/Explain: 2 sentences
11/18:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 35 (frayer model of "unfair" and "fair"), we started and did the majority of this in class
11/17: Read!
11/16: Read!
11/15: Read!
11/14: Read!
11/13:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 30 is finished (vocab)
11/9: Read!
11/8: Read!
11/7:
1. Read!
2. Page 30 due tomorrow (vocab chart)
11/6: Read!
11/3:
1. Read!
2. I am beginning to check learner notebooks on Monday. Use your rubric on page 26 to organize it.
11/2:
1. Read!
*I am checking page 25 tomorrow. Make sure it is completed!
*I am beginning to check learner notebooks starting Monday. USE THE RUBRIC ON PAGE 26 to help you organize it.
11/1:
1. Read!
*I am checking page 25 on Friday. How to complete it: go under "unit 2" on my website, watch whichever videos you prefer, fill out the whole entire page.
10/30:
1. Read!
2. page 25 due Weds (we're starting it today in class, you need to finish it at home).
10/26:
1. Read!
2. Test TOMORROW. Get plenty of rest!
How can I study for my test?!
1. Review your formative assessments on page 19 and 20 *This one will really help because it will expose you to similar test questions that you will see on the test.
2. Review page 22 and 23
3. Review figurative language practice and connotation/denotation practice on my website under unit 1.
*The results will be on Q1 report cards and is worth an assessment grade. I am confident that you all will do great!
10/25:
1. Read (Quarter 1 40 Book Challenge check will be on Thursday)
2. All missing work is due TOMORROW!
10/24:
1. Read (Quarter 1 40 Book Challenge check will be on Thursday)
2. All missing work is due THURSDAY!
40 Book challenge grade for Q1:
8-10 books = 100
6-7 books = 90
5 books = 80
3-4 books = 70
1-2 books = 60
10/23:
1. Read!
2. I'm checking page 22 and 23 tomorrow!
10/18:
1. Read!
***Students completing the Google Classroom collaborative project:
it is due tom. You or your partner (not both), will submit your project by:
1. going to google classroom
2. Click "open" next to the assignment
3. Attach your project by clicking on "add", then "google drive" and
clicking on your project
4. Click "turn in" only when you are absolutely sure it is done.
*You do not need to share this with me,just submit through Google Classroom.
*****For students doing an alternative project: Use your notes on the 3 questions about refugees to create a poster showing what you learned. The poster should have a title, your name, bullet points and at least 1 picture (can be printed or drawn)
10/17:
1. Read!
2. Google slide research assignment due Thurs. (Only for those participating in this specific assignment).
3. All others: your assignment is also do Thurs.
10/16:
1. Read!
2. All five research questions need to be answered in the back of your notebook by tomorrow. ONLY the people who participated in the research today are the ones required to have these questions completed.
10/13:
1. Read!
2. Interims signed by Monday
10/12:
1. Read!
2. Finish the book by Monday
3. Interims are being given to you tomorrow: missing work is due tomorrow!
10/11:
1. Read!
2. I am checking your homework that was due today, tomorrow. If you are unsure what to do: write down a list of 10 words that have strong connotative meanings. Write the word, write it's connotation.
10/9:
1. Read!
2. Read up until p.188 by end of class on Wednesday
10/6: Read! Come on out to Fall Frenzy tonight and join us in some great fun!
10/5:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are at p.127 by Friday in "HOTB". You should have four stickies done by tomorrow
10/4:
1. Read!
2. 2. Read up until 127 in “HOTB” by Friday. If you are behind and you do not have access to a text, the audio along with the text is on my website under "unit 1"
3. By the end of the day today, you should have stickies 1,2 and 3 complete
10/3:
1. Read!
2. Read up until 127 in “HOTB” by Friday. If you are behind and you do not have access to a text, the audio along with the text is on my website under "unit 1"
10/2:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are at least up to page 50 in your reading of "Home of the Brave". You may have a quiz tomorrow.
9/29:
1. Read!
2. You need about 15 sticky notes by Monday. Keep them with you in a baggy or in your bookbag.
9/27:
1. Read!
2. For the next couple weeks, you will be needing sticky notes (about 30). Keep them with you in a baggy or in your bookbag.
9/26: same as yesterday:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 12 and 13 is complete
9/25:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 12 and 13. If you weren't able to finish it during class, or take a picture of the notes, do your best to use your context clues to fill in the blanks.
9/22:
1. Read!
2. Make sure all of page 11 is completed by Monday
9/20: Read!
9/19:
1. Read!
2. Continue to bring your book to ELA class!
9/18:
1. Read!
2. Genre quiz tomorrow for all periods except third! Study page 5!
9/15:
1. Read!
*80s day Monday!
9/14:
1. Read!
2. Make sure your genre notes (page 5 only) is completed by tomorrow. If you didn't finish in class, these are your options: 1. ask a friend 2. Do your best to fill in the blanks (every definition is fill in the blank except for third period only).
9/13:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are bringing your book to ELA class every single day!
9/12:
1. Read!
2. Page two due tomorrow! -- you choose an activity from page 0 from your learner notebook to complete on page 2 of your learner notebook. The activity proves to me that you understand what growth and fixed mindset means.
9/11:
1. Read!
2. Page two due Weds! -- you choose an activity from page 0 from your learner notebook to complete on page 2 of your learner notebook. The activity proves to me that you understand what growth and fixed mindset
1. Read!
2. Make sure you and your partner has stations 1,2, and 3 completed by tom. We are doing this the majority of class today.
5/23:
1. Chapters 7 and 8 should be read
2. Evidence flags 1-12 should be completed.
5/22:
1. Read chapters 7 and 8 by the end of class tomorrow
5/18:
1. Read!
2. Grade stickies 5,6,7,8 by Mon
5/17:
1. Read chapters 4,5 and 6 by tomorrow
5/16: #RedforEd
HW 5/15:
1. Read chapters 4,5 and 6 by Friday.
HW 5/9:
- Read!
- Bring in sticky notes and your own baggy!
- By Friday, you have to have read chapters 1, 2 and 3 and finished evidence flags #1-4
HW 5/8:
Read!
Bring in sticky notes and your own baggy!
By Friday, you have to have read chapters 1,2,and 3
5/7:
1. Read!
2. finish annotating page 74
3. Bring in approximately 20 stickies and your own baggy.
HW 5/2:
1. Read!
2. Page 72 due tomorrow.
3. If you didn't grade your 3 paragraphs during class, grade them tonight. If you do not do this, you will receive a point off of the assignment.
HW 5/1:
1. Read!
2. Final draft due tomorrow--look at my feedback!
3. Page 72 due Thursday.
HW 4/30:
1. Read!
2. Final draft on google drive due Weds.
HW 4/27:
1. Read!
2. Finish typing second paragraph on your google drive.
HW 4/26:
1. Read!
2. Finish typing paragraph one on your google drive.
H/W 4/25 - 1. Read!
2. For both pages 70 and 71: complete
Activities for 1st paragraph only.
HW 4/24:
1. Read!
2. Make sure two questions from tooday's class are answered on page 69 at the bottom:
1.how many different positions/perspectives do you see on this topic?
2. How do these "authors" distinguish his or her position from that of others?
HW 4/23:
1. Read!
2. Make sure 68 and 69 are completed:
page 69: two questions:
Are you for or against the topic you read about? Start your sentence with,
My position on this topic is…
List one claim to support your reasoning
HW 4/17: Read!
HW 4/16:
1. Finish p.67-WTW activities
2.Bring earbuds to class if you are taking I Ready tomorrow-you will be told this today.
HW 4/13:
1. Read!
2. I'm checking page 65 on Monday. To complete it, google "quizizz" and use code: 938871
HW 4/11: Read!
HW 4/9:
1. Read!
2.Make certain that page 64 is not only completed, but is also correct! Accuracy will determine what your assigned activity activity will be.
You will have to make up examples of each text structure without the ice cream examples from class .
3/29: Happy Spring Break!
3/28:
1. Read!
2. Fill in ONLY the "definition" and "clues" columns for text structure on page 64. Find notes under "unit 4"
HW 3/27:
1. Read! 2. Make sure your 40 Book Challenge charts are up to date
HW 3/23:
1. Read
2. All missing work due MONDAY!
3. Page 62 and 63 should be all completed.
HW 3/22:
1. Read!
2. Interim signed
3. All missing work due Monday, 3/26
4. Read/analyze MLK's speech using annotation steps on page 62--due tomorrow
HW 3/20:
1. Read!
2. All missing work due Monday, 3/26. You will be getting an interim either Weds or Thurs of this week.
HW 3/19:
1. Read!
2. All missing work due Monday, 3/26. You will be getting an interim either Weds or Thurs of this week.
HW 3/16: Read!
HW 3/15:
1. Read!
2. All of page 60 and 61 should be done by tomorrow.
HW 3/14: Happy Pi day!
1. Read!
2. Make sure annotations on Malcolm X speech is completed by tomorrow.
HW 3/13:
Due to the delays/early releases, hw is to only read. For guided study: bring in your completed elective forms, and any soda tabs from home.
HW 3/9:
1. Read!
2. Signed interim by Monday
HW 3/7:
1. Read!
2. You have your SECOND NC check in tomorrow (online). Get plenty of rest!
HW 3/6:
1. Read!
2. Make sure activities for homework speech are completed by tomorrow!
HW 3/1:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 59 is complete
HW 2/28:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 59 by tomorrow.
HW 2/27: Read!
HW 2/26:
1. Read!
2. Finish and make sure all of pages 57 and 58 are done by tomorrow. -Answers are on Mrs. Jetter's website.
HW 2/23: Read! *Interims will be given on Monday
Make sure all of your unit 3 stations are completed.
HW 2/22:
1. Read!
2. Stations 2,3,4,5,7 due TOMORROW. You can access these under "unit 3" on my website or from the packet given today in class.
HW 2/21:
1. Read!
2. Summative Test tomorrow! get PLENTY of rest and eat breakfast! If you feel as though you need to study, look over your stations on pages 53,54,55.
3. Stations 2,3,4,5,7 due Fri (pages 53,54,55)
HW 2/20:
- Read!
- Finish Alphabet Activity in the back of your notebook-Choose 10 letters from the alphabet and write at least two sentences explaining a significant feature from your unit 3 book (the Dystopian book) -it can be characters, phrases, events, anything related to your book from Unit 3. This is due TOMORROW.
HW 2/19:
- Read!
- Finish Alphabet Activity in the back of your notebook--Finish Alphabet Activity in the back of your notebook--Choose 10 letters from the alphabet and write at least two sentences explaining a significant feature from your unit 3 book (the Dystopian book) -it can be characters, phrases, events, anything related to your book from Unit 3.
2/15:
1. Make sure you have finished the book
2. Stickies 23-28 will be graded tomorrow.
2/14:
same as yesterday.
Extra credit available until the end of class on Thurs
Don't forget to get your parent permission slip signed! This is permission to use commonlit.org- an alternative use for paper/pencil test, and supplemental resources for lessons.
2/13:
- Finish the book by the end of class on Thurs
- Stickies 23-28 due at the end of class on Thurs
2/12:
- Finish the book by end of Thursday’s class.
- Stickies #23-28 due end of Thursday’s class.
2/9: Read! Make certain all four vocab stations are completed. If you want extra credit, you can do more than 4. These are located on my homepage on my website. 6 points extra credit per station.
2/6:
- Get to your assigned pages by THURSDAY (end of class)
- Get stickies 17-22 completed by THURSDAY (end of class)
2/5:
- Get to your assigned pages by THURSDAY (end of class)
- Get stickies 17-22 completed by THURSDAY (end of class)
2/2: happy weekend! Read :)
2/1: Get to your assigned pages by TOMORROW (posted in classroom). Stickies 11-16 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/31: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). So far, stickies 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/30: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). So far, stickies 11, 12 and 13 should be done by tomorrow. They are on my website if you need them.
1/27: Get to your assigned pages by Friday (posted in classroom). Stay tuned for what stickies will be due then as well. For now, 11 and 12 should be done by tomorrow.
1/26: Read! Make sure you have stickies
1/25: Pgs for week 2 are due tomorrow as well as stickies 5-10. Audio of some books are on Mrs. Jetter's website and stickies are posted on mine.
1/24:
1.Your page goals for your book are due by Friday. If you are struggling to keep up, come see me.
2. Stickies 5-10 due Friday
1/23:
1. Your page goals for this week will be given today. These pages should be read by Friday.
2. Stickies 5-10 due Friday
1/3:
1. Read!
2. Your own stack of stickies and small Ziplock bag (about 35 stickies) due Thursday.
1/2/18:
1. Read!
2. Your own stack of stickies and small Ziplock bag (about 35 stickies) due Thursday.
*Tomorrow you will need your phones
12/21: Happy break! Be safe!
12/20:
1. Read!
2. Dystopia book choice: watch all the trailers under "unit 3" and fill out the chart. You are doing this because after break you will begin reading one of these novels (your choice), and I need this form filled out to put you in the group you prefer.
12/18:
1. Read!
2. Page 47 due Weds--complete an activity from p.0 that shows you understand what a dystopian society is and how technology plays a role in that type of society
If you do not understand what to do, an alternative assignment would be to write a letter answering the prompt above. 3/4 of a page.
3. Signed interim due tomorrow.
12/15:
1. Read!
2. Page 46 due Monday
12/13: Read!
12/12:
1 .Read!
2. Google Classroom people only: poem submitted by tomorrow. I reviewed this in class today.
12/11:
1. Read!
2. Poem due tomorrow- if you were in my group, submit it through Google Classroom NOT sharing. If you worked with Mrs. Jetter, a written or typed and printed copy.
12/8:
1. Read!
2. Graphic organizer for your poem is due Monday. You started this today in class.
12/7:
1. Read!
2. All of page 42 due tomorrow. You will get this in class today.
12/5: Read!
*Please make sure you are bring your pencils to class. I am officially all out!
12/4:
1. Read!
2. Make sure all of page 38 is completed (we did this last week)
3. Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow!
11/30:
1. Read!
2. Notecard due tomorrow- brainstorm on front/5 sentences on back (see below if you need sentence starters).
11/29:
1. Read!
2. Notecard due FRIDAY: Brainstorm on one side, five sentences on the back
How are Saudi Arabian traditions for women an unfair practice? Explain using evidence from the text
Restate the question: 1 sentence “The Saudi Arabian tradition includes ..”
Answer the question: 1 sentence “The main reason it is unfair is because..”
Cite evidence from the text: 1 sentence “A quote from the text from the text to support this is…”
Extend/Explain: 2 sentences
11/28: same as yesterday.
11/27:
1. Read!
2. All of page 37 completed by Wednesday: you are answer the question:
What makes the neck stretching tradition an unfair practice? Explain using evidence from the text? You were given a section of the article yesterday.
top half: brainstorming
bottom half: 5 sentence response **You may use the sentence starters below if you need help
Restate the question: 1 sentence “The neck stretching tradition is..”
Answer the question: 1 sentence “The main reason it is unfair is because..”
Cite evidence from the text: 1 sentence “A quote from the text from the text to support this is…”
Extend/Explain: 2 sentences
11/18:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 35 (frayer model of "unfair" and "fair"), we started and did the majority of this in class
11/17: Read!
11/16: Read!
11/15: Read!
11/14: Read!
11/13:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 30 is finished (vocab)
11/9: Read!
11/8: Read!
11/7:
1. Read!
2. Page 30 due tomorrow (vocab chart)
11/6: Read!
11/3:
1. Read!
2. I am beginning to check learner notebooks on Monday. Use your rubric on page 26 to organize it.
11/2:
1. Read!
*I am checking page 25 tomorrow. Make sure it is completed!
*I am beginning to check learner notebooks starting Monday. USE THE RUBRIC ON PAGE 26 to help you organize it.
11/1:
1. Read!
*I am checking page 25 on Friday. How to complete it: go under "unit 2" on my website, watch whichever videos you prefer, fill out the whole entire page.
10/30:
1. Read!
2. page 25 due Weds (we're starting it today in class, you need to finish it at home).
10/26:
1. Read!
2. Test TOMORROW. Get plenty of rest!
How can I study for my test?!
1. Review your formative assessments on page 19 and 20 *This one will really help because it will expose you to similar test questions that you will see on the test.
2. Review page 22 and 23
3. Review figurative language practice and connotation/denotation practice on my website under unit 1.
*The results will be on Q1 report cards and is worth an assessment grade. I am confident that you all will do great!
10/25:
1. Read (Quarter 1 40 Book Challenge check will be on Thursday)
2. All missing work is due TOMORROW!
10/24:
1. Read (Quarter 1 40 Book Challenge check will be on Thursday)
2. All missing work is due THURSDAY!
40 Book challenge grade for Q1:
8-10 books = 100
6-7 books = 90
5 books = 80
3-4 books = 70
1-2 books = 60
10/23:
1. Read!
2. I'm checking page 22 and 23 tomorrow!
10/18:
1. Read!
***Students completing the Google Classroom collaborative project:
it is due tom. You or your partner (not both), will submit your project by:
1. going to google classroom
2. Click "open" next to the assignment
3. Attach your project by clicking on "add", then "google drive" and
clicking on your project
4. Click "turn in" only when you are absolutely sure it is done.
*You do not need to share this with me,just submit through Google Classroom.
*****For students doing an alternative project: Use your notes on the 3 questions about refugees to create a poster showing what you learned. The poster should have a title, your name, bullet points and at least 1 picture (can be printed or drawn)
10/17:
1. Read!
2. Google slide research assignment due Thurs. (Only for those participating in this specific assignment).
3. All others: your assignment is also do Thurs.
10/16:
1. Read!
2. All five research questions need to be answered in the back of your notebook by tomorrow. ONLY the people who participated in the research today are the ones required to have these questions completed.
10/13:
1. Read!
2. Interims signed by Monday
10/12:
1. Read!
2. Finish the book by Monday
3. Interims are being given to you tomorrow: missing work is due tomorrow!
10/11:
1. Read!
2. I am checking your homework that was due today, tomorrow. If you are unsure what to do: write down a list of 10 words that have strong connotative meanings. Write the word, write it's connotation.
10/9:
1. Read!
2. Read up until p.188 by end of class on Wednesday
10/6: Read! Come on out to Fall Frenzy tonight and join us in some great fun!
10/5:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are at p.127 by Friday in "HOTB". You should have four stickies done by tomorrow
10/4:
1. Read!
2. 2. Read up until 127 in “HOTB” by Friday. If you are behind and you do not have access to a text, the audio along with the text is on my website under "unit 1"
3. By the end of the day today, you should have stickies 1,2 and 3 complete
10/3:
1. Read!
2. Read up until 127 in “HOTB” by Friday. If you are behind and you do not have access to a text, the audio along with the text is on my website under "unit 1"
10/2:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are at least up to page 50 in your reading of "Home of the Brave". You may have a quiz tomorrow.
9/29:
1. Read!
2. You need about 15 sticky notes by Monday. Keep them with you in a baggy or in your bookbag.
9/27:
1. Read!
2. For the next couple weeks, you will be needing sticky notes (about 30). Keep them with you in a baggy or in your bookbag.
9/26: same as yesterday:
1. Read!
2. Make sure page 12 and 13 is complete
9/25:
1. Read!
2. Finish page 12 and 13. If you weren't able to finish it during class, or take a picture of the notes, do your best to use your context clues to fill in the blanks.
9/22:
1. Read!
2. Make sure all of page 11 is completed by Monday
9/20: Read!
9/19:
1. Read!
2. Continue to bring your book to ELA class!
9/18:
1. Read!
2. Genre quiz tomorrow for all periods except third! Study page 5!
9/15:
1. Read!
*80s day Monday!
9/14:
1. Read!
2. Make sure your genre notes (page 5 only) is completed by tomorrow. If you didn't finish in class, these are your options: 1. ask a friend 2. Do your best to fill in the blanks (every definition is fill in the blank except for third period only).
9/13:
1. Read!
2. Make sure you are bringing your book to ELA class every single day!
9/12:
1. Read!
2. Page two due tomorrow! -- you choose an activity from page 0 from your learner notebook to complete on page 2 of your learner notebook. The activity proves to me that you understand what growth and fixed mindset means.
9/11:
1. Read!
2. Page two due Weds! -- you choose an activity from page 0 from your learner notebook to complete on page 2 of your learner notebook. The activity proves to me that you understand what growth and fixed mindset