12/19/14

Happy Holidays!

Have a wonderful, relaxing break.... and read AR!! 
 *last day to take a quiz will be Wednesday, January 7th

12/17/14

All English 8:  Final Monster Exchange instructions were due for the exchange tomorrow.  The school counselor visited to discuss high school/college plans.  We visited career exploration websites and filled out pre-ECAP plans.    *homework:  preECAP if not completed in class - read AR
All English 7:  Final Monster Exchange instructions were due for the exchange tomorrow.  Students took a DOL quiz and wrote in journals after.    *homework:  read AR

12/16/14

All English 8:  We discussed EXPLORE test results in class today.  Students will complete a pre-ECAP in class tomorrow, as well as do some career exploration online.  The school counselor will visit tomorrow to discuss high school/college plans.  After EXPLORE results, students completed peer editing on the monster instructions.  The final instructions are due tomorrow.  *homework:  Final Monster Instructions - read AR
All English 7:  Students completed peer editing on the monster instructions.  The final instructions are due tomorrow.  *homework:  Final Monster Instructions - read AR

12/15/14

All Classes:  After DOL/Journal, students completed both the MAZE and WPM assessments (end-semester assessment).  For the remainder of the class, students worked on detailed instructions for completing their monsters.  This is due tomorrow for peer editing.  *homework:  monster instructions (minimum of 10 instructions in complete sentences)  - read AR!

12/12/14

All Classes:  We finished Galileo testing (ELA), students were given time to complete A+ (3 lessons due today), and we worked on monster pictures in preparation for the Monster Exchange.  *homework:  monster picture (colored) is due Monday - read AR!

12/11/14

ALL English 8:  Students continued taking Galileo ELA benchmark #2 test today.  When finished, they were given time to work within the A+ program.  We discussed the Monster Exchange project that will be started tomorrow.    homework:  A+ - 3 lessons due tomorrow- read AR!

ALL English 7:  Students continued taking Galileo ELA benchmark #2 test today.  When finished, they were given time to work within the A+ program.  We discussed the Monster Exchange project that will be started tomorrow.    homework:  A+ - 3 lessons due tomorrow- read AR!

12/10/14

ALL English 8:  Students took Galileo ELA benchmark #2 test today, and will need some time tomorrow to complete it.  I collected Galileo practice packet 8.RI.1.    homework:  A+ - 3 lessons due by Friday - read AR!

ALL English 7:  Students took Galileo ELA benchmark #2 test today, and will need some time tomorrow to complete it.  I collected Galileo practice packet 7.RI.1.    homework:  A+ - 3 lessons due by Friday - read AR!

12/8/14 - Galileo testing Math & ELA this week

ALL English 8:  We discussed the dress code within the handbook, as all classes were instructed to do this morning.  After writing in journals, students worked on A+ (adaptive vocabulary).  Three lessons (apples) will be due by Friday.  A Galileo practice packet was handed out (8.RI.1 - text evidence reading informational text) - due on Wednesday.  homework:  Galileo practice packet - close read & annotations - due Wed. - READ AR

ALL English 7:  We discussed the dress code within the handbook, as all classes were instructed to do this morning.  After writing in journals, students worked on A+ (language arts).  Three lessons (apples) will be due by Friday.  A Galileo practice packet was handed out (7.RI.1 - text evidence reading informational text) - due on Wednesday.  homework:  Galileo practice packet - close read & annotations - due Wed. - READ AR

12/5/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students completed the Galileo practice packet.  homework:   -   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the Galileo practice packet.  It is due completed on Monday.  homework: Galileo practice packet Close Read & annotations-   read AR
All - English 7:  Students practiced identifying compound sentences instead of DOL, and then wrote a journal entry.  After that they worked in partners to decipher a Robert Frost poem.  homework: - read AR

12/4/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the Galileo practice packet.  Assigned was reading/annotating the rest of the packet.  We discussed poetry elements, and students were given a handout to use with the first poem of the packet ("The Charge of the Light Brigade")   homework:  Complete packet 8.RL.1 - poetry elements -   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the Galileo practice packet.  Assigned:  Close Read through "A Routine Checkup" - annotate and answer the questions.   homework: Galileo practice packet Close Read -   read AR
All - English 7:  Students practiced identifying compound subjects & verbs instead of DOL, and then wrote a journal entry.  Assigned was the next two passages in the Galileo practice packet (students may stop at the last passage, a poem - we will continue this tomorrow).  homework: Galileo packet - read AR

12/3/15

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the Galileo practice packet.  Assigned was reading/annotating through pg. 10 and answering the questions.    homework:  Galileo packet through pg. 10-   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, we discussed past Galileo test results and what to expect for next week's test.  Students were given some time to work on their final autobiography, which is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  homework: autobiography final draft (due tomorrow) -   read AR
All - English 7:  Students completed the sentence/fragment worksheet instead of DOL, and then wrote a journal entry.  We discussed past Galileo test results and what to expect for next week's test. Assigned was the next passage in the Galileo practice packet  - "Boots and the Troll" (read 2 times, annotate, and answer text evidence question).  This is due tomorrow.   homework: Read "Boots and the Troll" - annotate - answer TE question  read AR

12/2/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students turned in the final copy of the autobiography.  We discussed Galileo results and testing, as well as started a Galileo practice packet.  Assigned was the first read of the first passage in the packet.   homework:  first read - Galileo packet -   read AR
English 8B: Students spent the majority of the class doing peer editing.  When finished, they worked on 10 word choice changes, as well as starting the final draft of the autobiography (due Thursday at the beginning of class).   homework: 10 word choice changes - final draft (due Thursday) -   read AR
All - English 7:  Students wrote about self-control in their journal today (the character of the month trait).  We discussed complete sentence vs. fragment instead of DOL, and students practiced identifying and writing complete sentences.  Assigned was the sentence & fragment w/s pg. 22 (#1-28).  Students then completed the 2nd read of the Galileo practice packet in partners and annotated the passage together.  The first passage should be fully annotated, along with the question answered.  homework: Read 2 & annotation - questions answered - complete w/s pg. 22 #1-28 (complete sentence & fragment)-   read AR

12/1/14 - Happy December!

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students worked on 10-word choice changes and the final copy of their autobiography - this is due tomorrow.   homework:  Final Draft Autobiography (due tomorrow) -   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the rough draft of their autobiography - this is due tomorrow for peer editing.   homework: rough draft autobiography -   read AR
All - English 7:  After DOL/Journal, students started specific standard 7.RL.1 practice using a Galileo passage/question format.  We discussed test-taking skills and students were assigned the first read (chunk & number paragraphs- just read).   homework: Read 1 Galileo packet (first passage only from Peter & Wendy) -   read AR

11/25/14 - Have a Fabulous Thanksgiving Break!

English 8A: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary).  The pretest completed and one additional lesson is be due today.   Students completed peer editing on rough drafts and were assigned 10 word choice changes.   homework:  10 word choice changes (rough draft)  -   read AR
English 8B: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary). Two lessons are due today.  We discussed the autobiography essay, and students were given time to work on the rough draft (will be due next Tuesday, 12/2/14)    homework: rough draft -   read AR
English 7: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary). Two lessons are due at the end of class today.  WB pg.38 was collected.  Students completed a pronoun/antecedent quiz in class.  homework:  -   read AR

11/24/14 - No School Nov. 26-28 (Wednesday-Friday)

Full Day Tuesday, November 25th

English 8A: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary).  The pretest completed and one additional lesson will be due at the end of the day tomorrow. We discussed peer editing for the autobiography rough draft, and will spend much of the day tomorrow editing.   homework:  A+  -    read AR
English 8B: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary). Two lessons are due at the end of class tomorrow.  We discussed the autobiography essay, and WB pg. 37 (pre-write activity) is due tomorrow.    homework:  WB pg. 37 (pre-write) -   read AR
English 7: Students were given part of the class to work in the A+ program (Adaptive Vocabulary). Two lessons are due at the end of class tomorrow.  Students practiced identifying pronouns, antecedents, and making each 'agree.'  Assigned was WB pg. 38, pronoun & antecedent agreement (due tomorrow).  homework:  WB pg. 38 -   read AR

11/20/14

English 8A: After journal, students worked on vocabulary workbook pg. 35 in preparation for the test tomorrow.  Assigned was the rough draft of the autobiography (due Friday at the end of class).    homework:  WB pg. 35, rough draft, study for test -    read AR
English 8B: After journal, students worked on vocabulary workbook pg. 35 in preparation for the test tomorrow. Students started the A+ program, working in Adaptive Vocabulary (pretest).  This program will be assigned next week prior to the Thanksgiving Break.  homework:  WB pg. 35 - study for test -   read AR
English 7: After journal, students worked on vocabulary workbook pg. 35 in preparation for the test tomorrow. Students started the A+ program, working in Adaptive Language Usage (pretest).  This program will be assigned next week prior to the Thanksgiving Break.  homework:  WB pg. 35 - study for test -   read AR

11/19/14

English 8A: After completing a DOL quiz, students wrote an alternate ending to the story "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."  Assigned was a pre-write activity (w/b pg. 37) in preparation for an autobiographical essay.   homework:  pre-write w/b pg. 37-    read AR
English 8B: After completing a DOL quiz, students wrote an alternate ending to the story "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."  Assigned was w/b pg. 34 (character comparison) - due tomorrow.  homework:  wb pg. 34 -   read AR
English 7: After completing a DOL quiz, students wrote in their journals.  They completed the second half of the Character Comparison chart A (started with the story "The Day the Bed Fell."  This is homework if not completed in class.  homework: Character Comparison chart A - read AR

11/18/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students completed the graphic organizer on pg. 119 within groups, and then shared the results with the class.  Assigned was workbook pg. 34 - comparing characters from our two stories.    homework:  workbook pg. 34-   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students completed the graphic organizer on pg. 119 within groups.  If not finished in class it is homework - due tomorrow. homework:  pg.119 graphic organizer-   read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students read "The Stolen Day" for the 2nd time, annotating either within the book with sticky notes or online with e-text tools.   homework: 2nd Read - annotations- read AR

11/17/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students partner read and annotated (either online or with sticky notes in the book) "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."  Assigned was an objective summary of the story (due tomorrow).  homework:  annotate & summary-   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students partner read and annotated (either online or with sticky notes in the book) "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."  Assigned was an objective summary of the story (due tomorrow).  homework:  annotate & summary-   read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, read "The Stolen Day." Assigned was a prediction and objective summary (due tomorrow) homework: objective summary if not completed in class- read AR

11/14/14

All English 8: Students were given the class period to complete pg. 111 (questions #1-4), write in their journal, and read AR.  homework:  read AR

All English 7: After DOL/Journal, students were given time to complete "character house drawing."  In the drawing, students should identify the layout of the house, characters & traits, as well as dialogue spoken (from The Night the Bed Fell).  homework: - read AR

11/13/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students were assigned pg. 111 (critical thinking questions) #1-4.    homework:  pg. 111 #1-4  -   read AR
English 8B:  After DOL/Journal, students were assigned pg. 111 (critical thinking questions) #1-4.    homework:  pg. 111 #1-4  -   read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students were assigned a "character house drawing."  In the drawing, students should identify the layout of the house, characters & traits, as well as dialogue spoken (from The Night the Bed Fell).  homework: character house drawing - read AR

11/12/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, partner read and annotated (either online or with sticky notes in the book) "The Finish of Patsy Barnes."  Assigned was an objective summary of the story (due tomorrow).  homework:  annotate & summary-   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, partner read and annotated (either online or with sticky notes in the book) "The Finish of Patsy Barnes."  Assigned was an objective summary of the story (due tomorrow).  homework:  annotate & summary-   read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students worked in groups to complete a graphic organizer on the main character from the story "The Night the Bed Fell." This is homework if not completed in class.  homework: graphic organizer A (character)- read AR

11/10/14 NO School Tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 11) - Veteran's Day

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, we started the short story "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" in preparation to compare characters across stories.  Students were assigned the first read of this story (pg. 104-111) and the vocabulary warm-up activity (hand out) - due Wed.   homework:  Read pg. 104-111 & complete vocabulary warm-up -   read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, we started the short story "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" in preparation to compare characters across stories.  Students were assigned the first read of this story (pg. 104-111) and the vocabulary warm-up activity (hand out) - due Wed.   homework:  Read pg. 104-111 & complete vocabulary warm-up -   read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students explored the new AZMerit website sample items.  homework: - read AR

11/7/14 - Picture Day packets went home today! Picture Day Nov. 13

All Classes:  Students did "speed interviews" and wrote about them in their journals.  We corrected DOL, read journals, and read AR.  homework:  read AR

11/6/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, we discussed the new AZMerit (AIMS replacement) test, and students explored the sample items on the AZ Dept. of Ed. website.   homework:    read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, we discussed the new AZMerit (AIMS replacement) test, and students explored the sample items on the AZ Dept. of Ed. website.  Assigned was one article of choice from NewsELA to annotate and then take the quiz.    homework:    NewsELA.com article/quiz - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, annotated the story The Night the Bed Fell.  They were given the option of annotating online (etext) or in their hard copy textbook (with sticky notes).  homework: 2nd read - annotate- read AR

11/4/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, started the selection test for Tell-Tale Heart.  The extended response portion will be worked on tomorrow in class.   homework:    read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on WB pg. 15 & 16 (vocabulary & pronouns) - collected at the end of class.   There will be a test on the Tell-Tale Heart tomorrow.    homework:    study for test (reread selection/audio version online) - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students started a vocabulary warm-up activity for upcoming reading selections.  Assigned was vocabulary warm-up page 2 (handout - not from workbook) - due tomorrow.  homework: vocabulary warm-up pg.2 - read AR

11/3/14 Welcome to November!

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students worked on WB pg. 16 (pronouns).  There will be a test on the Tell-Tale Heart tomorrow.    homework:    WB pg. 16 if not completed in class - read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on WB pg. 15 & 16 (vocabulary & pronouns) - due tomorrow at the end of class.   There will be a test on the Tell-Tale Heart Wednesday.    homework:    WB pg. 15 - 16 (due tomorrow at the end of class) - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students worked on newsela.com reading, annotating, and answering questions on current events.  homework: - read AR

10/31/14 Happy Halloween

Mrs. Nash has a sub 10/31/14

English 8A: After Journal, students turned in textbook pg.47.  The rest of the class was spent on newsela.com reading, annotating, and answering questions on current events.   homework:   - read AR
English 8B: After Journal, students turned in workbook pg.13.  The rest of the class was spent on newsela.com reading, annotating, and answering questions on current events .  homework:   - read AR
English 7: After Journal, students worked on newsela.com reading, annotating, and answering questions on current events.  homework: - read AR

10/30/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students turned in WB pg. 13-14.  Assigned was textbook pg.47 #1-3 (with text evidence) - this is due tomorrow.  homework:  pg.47 #1-3- read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students were assigned pg. 13.  homework:  pg. 13 due tomorrow - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students finished the constructed response question from the Rikki Tikki Tavi test.  All students signed up on the program newsela.com and explored the site.     homework: - read AR

10/29/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, we discussed story details that reveal character traits.  Students worked on workbook pg. 14, which is due tomorrow.  homework:  WB pg. 14 if not completed in class - read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students finalized their final citations and bibliographies.  The final essay (biography) was collected.  Students then listened to the audio version of Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart.  Assigned was an objective summary of the story (due tomorrow).  homework:  summary if not completed in class - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students took a test on Rikki Tikki Tavi.   homework: - read AR

10/28/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students finalized the citations and bibliographies for their essay.  The biography was due and collected today.  After collecting essays, students listened to the story The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.  Assigned was workbook pg. 13 (due tomorrow).  homework:  WB pg. 13 if not completed in class - read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the final draft of their essay.  We discussed the bibliography page as well as using Microsoft word to create in-text parenthetical citation.  The final biography is due tomorrow.  homework:  work on final copy of bibliography (due tomorrow) - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students learned about and used common, proper, and possessive nouns.  Assigned was workbook pg.9.  Students will have a test tomorrow for Rikki Tikki Tavi.   homework: WB pg. 9 if not completed in class- read AR

10/27/14

English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students worked on the final draft of their essay.  We discussed the bibliography page as well as using Microsoft word to create in-text parenthetical citation.   homework:  Final Essay due tomorrow - read AR
English 8B: After DOL/Journal, students completed peer editing and finished 10 word choice changes.  We will discuss the bibliography as well as the in-text citation format tomorrow.  The final draft is due Wednesday, but I would like students to have most completed by tomorrow so we can practice citing sources.    homework:  work on final copy of bibliography (due Wed.) - read AR
English 7: After DOL/Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 42 Language Study (#1-5, Part A & Part B) homework:  pg. 42 if not completed in class - read AR

10/24/14

English 8A:  Students completed peer editing, and then worked on 10 word choice changes for their biography.  Final essay due Tuesday, 10/28/14.  homework:  10 word choice changes - read AR
English 8B:  Students worked on peer editing and word choice changes for their biography.  We will continue editing and learn about parenthetical citation Monday.  homework:  10 word choice changes - read AR
English 7: Students received the All-in-One workbook, and worked on pg. 7-8 (due today).  homework:  read AR

10/23/14

English 8A:  Students learned about and used idioms within journal writing.  They watched a demonstration for creating parenthetical citation & a bibliography within Microsoft Word, and then started peer editing their biographies.  We'll continue peer editing tomorrow.   homework:  10 word choice changes or additions (visible) within the rough draft
English 8B:   Students learned about and used idioms within journal writing. We discussed the organization of the biography again, and students worked on the rough draft for the remainder of the class.    homework:  rough draft due tomorrow (hand written or typed) for peer editing
English 7B:  Students were given some time to complete annotations on Rikki Tikki Tavi with their partner.  We discussed objective summary, and students wrote one about the story.  After the summary, students completed a story elements graphic organizer, as well as started a plot chart.  This is homework if not completed in class.  homework:  story elements graphic organizer and plot chart
English 7A:  Students were given some time to complete annotations on Rikki Tikki Tavi with their partner.  We discussed objective summary, and students wrote one about the story.  After the summary, students completed a story elements graphic organizer, as well as started a plot chart.  This is homework if not completed in class.  homework:  story elements graphic organizer and plot chart

10/21/14

English 8A:  After taking a DOL quiz, students learned about and used onomatopoeia in their journal writing.  For the remainder of the class, students completed their notes on Edgar Allan Poe and started the pre-write activity.  homework:  pre-write for biography is due tomorrow
English 8B:   After taking a DOL quiz, students learned about and used onomatopoeia in their journal writing.  For the remainder of the class, students continued research and notes on Edgar Allan Poe.  This is due tomorrow in preparation for a pre-write activity.  homework:  research & notes on Edgar Allan Poe
English 7B:  After taking a DOL quiz, students learned about and used idioms in their journal writing.  For the remainder of the class, students continued reading Rikki Tikki Tavi.  homework:  complete reading/listening to Rikki Tikki Tavi (read 1 of 3 for close reading)
English 7A:  After taking a DOL quiz, students learned about and used idioms in their journal writing.  For the remainder of the class, we discussed and reviewed the DOL quiz.  homework:  complete reading/listening to Rikki Tikki Tavi (read 1 of 3 for close reading)

10/20/14

English 8:  We spent the day in Mrs. Gray's room, as her class needed my room and computers to Galileo test for math.  Students learned about personification and used it within journal writing.  We started the story Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.  Homework:  research for biography - Edgar Allan Poe - read AR
English 7: We spent the day in Mrs. Gray's room, as her class needed my room and computers to Galileo test for math.  Students learned about hyperbole and used it within journal writing.  We started the story Rikki Tikki Tavi in our literature books.  Homework:  read AR

10/17/14

English 8:  Students finished Galileo testing and worked on Edgar Allan Poe research in preparation for a written biography.  Homework:  read AR

English 7: Students finished Galileo testing and completed the vocabulary/reading warm-up activity packet (due today).  Homework: read AR

10/16/14

All Classes:  Galileo ELA testing

8th grade homework: read AR

7th grade homework: read AR - reading warm-up packet due Friday at the end of class

10/15/14 Galileo test (ELA) tomorrow!

English 8: Students took the second part of the EXPLORE test, the academic portion.  Students will take the ELA Galileo Benchmark test tomorrow.  Homework:  read AR!
English 7: Students learned about onomatopoeia and practiced using in in writing journals.  We also practiced stretching sentences instead of DOL.  Assigned was pg. 3 reading warm-up handout.  This is due tomorrow (the entire packet is due Friday). Students will take the ELA Galileo Benchmark test tomorrow.  Homework: pg. 3 reading warm-up - read AR!!

10/14/14 - 8th grade EXPLORE Testing today and tomorrow

English 8: Students took the first part of the EXPLORE test, the interest inventory.  Tomorrow will be the academic portion.  Homework:  read AR!
English 7: Students learned about personification and practiced using in in writing journals.  We discussed the vocabulary to be used within the next story in Literature, and students were assigned pg. 2 vocabulary warm-up.  This is homework if not completed in class.  Homework: pg. 2 vocabulary warm-up - read AR!!

10/13/14

Reminder:  8th grade EXPLORE test tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.

All Classes:  Students worked on DOL/Journal, and then added new assessment results in their portfolios.  We discussed the numbers in length - what they mean, how to improve them, etc..  Homework:  Read AR

10/3/14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Block 1 - 8A:   Students took a final test on Raymond's Run.  They also worked on journals and some took AR quizzes.    Homework:  Complete any missing, absent, incomplete, or redo work!- read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students took a final test on Raymond's Run.  They also worked on journals and some took AR quizzes.    Homework:  Complete any missing, absent, incomplete, or redo work!- read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  Students worked on a final Lemon Brown assignment in partners.  They also worked on journals and some took AR quizzes.    Homework:  Complete any missing, absent, incomplete, or redo work!- read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  Students worked on a final Lemon Brown assignment in partners.  They also worked on journals and some took AR quizzes.    Homework:  Complete any missing, absent, incomplete, or redo work!- read AR

10/2/14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - early release

Block 1 - 8A:   Students worked on DOL/Journal, and checked the grade book for missing work.  Pg. 32 was due. Test tomorrow on Raymond's Run.  Homework:  Student for TEST - read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students worked on DOL/Journal, and checked the grade book for missing work.  Pg. 32 was due. Test tomorrow on Raymond's Run.  Homework:  Student for TEST - read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After discussing introduction & conclusion sentences (hooks & clinchers), students spent the class working on their final response to literature essay.  Homework: Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  After discussing introduction & conclusion sentences (hooks & clinchers), students spent the class working on their final response to literature essay.  Homework: Read AR

10/1/10 - Happy October!

Block 1 - 8A:   Students took the STAR reading comprehension assessment, and then worked on pg. 32 #1-5, Part A & B (nouns practice).   This is due tomorrow.   Homework:  Pg. 32 if not completed in class - read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students took the STAR reading comprehension assessment, and then worked on pg. 32 #1-5, Part A & B (nouns practice).   This is due tomorrow.   Homework:  Pg. 32 if not completed in class - read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  Students took the STAR reading comprehension assessment, and then started work on their final response to literature essay.  The essay will be due at the end of class tomorrow.  Homework: work on final essay - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  Students took the STAR reading comprehension assessment, and then started work on their final response to literature essay.  The essay will be due at the end of class tomorrow.  Homework: work on final essay - Read AR

9/30/14

Block 1 - 8A:   Students took the MAZE comprehension assessment, and then worked on pg. 33 #5-6 (the chart & text evidence question).  These were completed in class.    Homework:  read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students took the MAZE comprehension assessment, and then worked on both the annotations of Raymond's Run as well as the story elements chart from pg. 33.  This is due tomorrow.   Homework:  annotations & pg. 33 chart - read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  Students took the MAZE comprehension assessment, and then finished peer editing their essay.  After editing, students worked on 5 word choice changes (or additions) to their rough drafts. Homework: 5 word-choice changes - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  Students took the MAZE comprehension assessment, and then finished peer editing their essay.  After editing, students worked on 5 word choice changes (or additions) to their rough drafts. Homework: 5 word-choice changes - Read AR

9/26/14 Homecoming Football Game (Island Ball Park) 7:00PM Tonight

Block 1 - 8A:   Students continued working with the online text book answering questions within the Close Reading tool (9 questions total).  If not finished, this is homework.    Homework: 9 questions within Close Reading Tool - read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  No class today due to Pep Assembly in the gym.  Homework:  *if not done - Read Raymond's Run & create vocabulary notes - read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  Students were given class time to work on their essay rough draft.  If not completed in class, it is homework (and late).   Homework: finish rough draft - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  Students were given class time to work on their essay rough draft.  If not completed in class, it is homework (and late).   Homework: finish rough draft - Read AR

9/25/14

Block 1 - 8A:   Students identified and used common, proper, and possessive nouns in writing.  We continued reading Raymond's Run on the online textbook.  Students answered questions using the online "active notebook" within the program.  This is new, so we have been slowly integrating it. We'll continue tomorrow.   Homework: - read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students identified and used common, proper, and possessive nouns in writing.  We started reading Raymond's Run on the online textbook.  Students will complete a first reading of the story "Raymond's Run" and write notes to identify vocabulary connotation as used within the context of the story (can be done online or with sticky notes & hard copy book).     Homework:  Read Raymond's Run & create vocabulary notes - read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, we discussed Response to Literature essay structure, and students completed the intro & conclusion portions of the pre-write.  The rough draft will be due after class on Friday.  Even though class time will be given tomorrow, students should start the rough draft at home.    Homework: finish pre-write & start rough draft - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:  After DOL/Journal, we discussed Response to Literature essay structure, and students completed the intro & conclusion portions of the pre-write.  The rough draft will be due after class on Friday.  Even though class time will be given tomorrow, students should start the rough draft at home.    Homework: finish pre-write & start rough draft - Read AR

9/24/14

Block 1 - 8A:   Students finished presenting story element projects. We explored the online version of the literature textbook, and started reading "Raymond's Run."  Students should complete a 'first read' on this story and create notes for each of the vocabulary words.   Homework:  Read 1 on Raymond's Run & notes for vocab. - read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students presented their educational cartoon videos, Glogster, or Powerpoint presentations detailing story element terms.  For the remaining part of class, we briefly explored the online version of the literature textbook.   Homework:  read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, students started a prewrite activity for a Response to Literature essay.    Homework:  prewrite activity (middle subtopic areas completed - due tomorrow) - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After DOL/Journal, students started a prewrite activity for a Response to Literature essay.    Homework:  prewrite activity (middle subtopic areas completed - due tomorrow) - Read AR

9/23/14 Open House Tonight - 5-8PM

Block 1 - 8A:   Students presented educational cartoon videos, Glogster, or Powerpoints presentations on  detailing story element terms.  Homework:  read AR

Block 3 - 8B:  Students worked in groups to create educational cartoon videos on www.powtoon.com, detailing story element terms.  They were also given the option of a Glogster or Powerpoint presentation.   Homework:  read AR - Story Elements project due tomorrow for presentation
Block 4 - 7B:  After Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 17 and answered questions #4-7 with a partner checking for appropriate text evidence.  Some students needed to revise their answers, so this is due tomorrow.  Homework:  pg. 17 #4-7 if not completed in class  - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 17 and answered questions #4-7 with a partner checking for appropriate text evidence.  This was collected at the end of class.    Homework:   Read AR

9/22/14

Block 1 - 8A:   Students worked in groups to finish educational cartoon videos on www.powtoon.com, detailing story element terms.  They were also given the option of a Glogster or Powerpoint presentation.   Homework:  read AR - Story Elements project due for presentation tomorrow
Block 3 - 8B:  Students worked in groups to create educational cartoon videos on www.powtoon.com, detailing story element terms.  They were also given the option of a Glogster or Powerpoint presentation.   Homework:  read AR - Story Elements project tomorrow
Block 4 - 7B:  After Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 17 and answered questions #4-7 with a partner (restating the question, explaining their answer, and citing text evidence).  This is due tomorrow.    Homework:  pg. 17 #4-7 if not completed in class (due Tues.) - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 17 and answered questions #4-7 with a partner (restating the question, explaining their answer, and citing text evidence).  This is due tomorrow.    Homework:  pg. 17 #4-7 if not completed in class (due Tues.) - Read AR

9/19/14

Block 1 - 8A:   Students worked in groups to create educational cartoon videos on www.powtoon.com, detailing story element terms.  They were also given the option of a Glogster or Powerpoint presentation.   Homework:  read AR - work on powtoon.com assignment
Block 3 - 8B:  After correcting the Benchmark 1 test for Abuelo, we discussed a 'Story Elements' project.  Students will work in groups to describe story elements using Glogster, Powerpoint, or Powtoon.com.    Homework: Read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After Journal, students worked on textbook pg. 17 and answered #1b (restating the question, explaining their answer, and citing text evidence).  This was collected at the end of class.     Homework:  Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After Journal, students checked pg. 17 #1b for text evidence before turning in.  They accessed the online textbook website (pearsonrealize.com) and explored the program for the remainder of class.     Homework: Read AR

9/18/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL/Journal, students entered assessment information within their class portfolios.  Assigned was pg. 16-19 story elements terms.  Students worked in groups to create educational cartoon videos on www.powtoon.com, detailing story element terms.     Homework:  read AR - work on powtoon.com assignment
Block 3 - 8B:  After DOL/Journal, students entered assessment information within their class portfolios.  Assigned was benchmark test 1 (Abuelo)- due tomorrow.  Homework: Read AR - Abuelo Benchmark Test
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, students entered assessment information within their class portfolios.  The story elements handout was due today.    Homework:  Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After DOL/Journal, students entered assessment information within their class portfolios.  The story elements handout was due today. Assigned was pg. 17 #1b (answer question, explain the answer, and cite text evidence).  This is due tomorrow.   Homework: pg. 17 #1b - Read AR

9/17/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL/Journal, students were given some time to put finishing touches on the "I Am" shape poem. We went over the Abuelo benchmark test and discussed standards involved.     Homework:  read AR - check for missing work
Block 3 - 8B:   After DOL/Journal, students were given some time to put finishing touches on the "I Am" shape poem. Students turned in the pg. 13 extended response question with text evidence.     Homework: Read AR - check for missing work
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, students were given some time to put finishing touches on the "I Am" shape poem.  We discussed the story elements handout, and completed it partially in class.  This is homework if not finished.   Homework: story elements handout - Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After DOL/Journal, students were given some time to put finishing touches on the "I Am" shape poem.  We discussed the story elements handout, and completed it partially in class.  This is homework if not finished.   Homework: story elements handout - Read AR

9/16/14

OPEN HOUSE & BOOK FAIR - Thursday, September 18 5-8 PM

All Classes:  After journals, students identified synonyms with similar connotations (vs. denotation) by changing words within the "I Am" poem to be more descriptive.  The "I Am" shape poem is due tomorrow.  Homework: I Am Shape poem due tomorrow  - read AR
English 8B: Homework: I Am Shape poem and pg. 13 extended response (Big Question) due tomorrow

9/15/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL and an "I Am" poetry handout, students worked on a Benchmark Test for An Hour with Abuelo.     Homework: I Am poem - finish Benchmark test - read AR
Block 3 - 8B:    After DOL and an "I Am" poetry handout, students worked in small groups to identify character conflicts and resolutions within An Hour with Abuelo.  Pg. 13 (the Big Question) was assigned - an extended response answer (at least 2 paragraphs) citing text evidence.   Homework: I Am poem, Abuelo extended response paragraphs (pg. 13) due Wed.,  Read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL and an "I Am" poetry handout, students listened to a 3rd Read of Lemon Brown, and summarized the story in 2-4 sentences.     Homework: poem handout, summary, Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   After DOL and an "I Am" poetry handout, students listened to a 3rd Read of Lemon Brown, and summarized the story in 2-4 sentences.     Homework: poem handout, summary, Read AR

9/12/14 - next week AR scores will be entered into the grade book!

Block 1 - 8A:  Students took a DOL quiz today and turned in both vocabulary work and the extended response question from pg. 13.     Homework: read AR
Block 3 - 8B:    Students took a DOL quiz today and turned in vocabulary work.   Homework: Read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  Students took a DOL quiz today and turned in vocabulary work.   Homework: Read AR
Block 5 - 7A:   Students took a DOL quiz today and turned in vocabulary work.   Homework: Read AR

9/11/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL/Journal, students worked in pairs to find character conflicts & resolutions within An Hour with Abuelo.  They were assigned an extended response question (short essay) from pg. 13 (the Big Question).  Students must write their answer citing text evidence and decide if all conflicts were resolved.     Homework: Pg. 13 extended response question (the Big Question) - Read AR - Vocab. workbook g. 1-3 due tomorrow
Block 3 - 8B:    After DOL/Journal, students were given further demonstration and practice with citing text evidence.  The pg. 13 #5-7 was due at the end of class, and many did not finish because they did not do their homework last night.  These are due late tomorrow if not handed in today - I will not accept them after tomorrow.    Homework: LATE  pg.13 #5 & 7 - Vocab. pg. 1-3 due Friday - Read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, students continued working on Read 2 of the Lemon brown story, annotating the complete story fully.  This is due tomorrow.  Homework: Close Read  2 annotations on Lemon Brown - read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)
Block 5 - 7A:   After DOL/Journal, students continued working on Read 2 of the Lemon brown story, annotating the complete story fully.  This is due tomorrow.  Homework: Close Read  2 annotations on Lemon Brown - read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)

9/10/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After fully discussing lockdown procedures, students worked in small groups to identify meaningful text evidence.  Pg. 13 #5-7 was due checked & completed at the end of class.    Homework: Read AR - Vocab. pg.1-3 due Friday
Block 3 - 8B:    After fully discussing lockdown procedures, students were assigned pg. 13 "Craft & Structure" #5 & 7.  Homework: pg.13 #5 & 7 - Vocab. pg. 1-3 due Friday - Read AR
Block 4 - 7B:  After fully discussing lockdown procedures, students were given a new reading passage "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" and were assigned Close Reading activities (Read 1 - number paragraphs, chunk, and just read), and Read 2 - annotations!!  Homework: Close Read 1 & 2 on Lemon Brown - read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)
Block 5 - 7A:  After fully discussing lockdown procedures, students were given a new reading passage "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" and were assigned Close Reading activities (Read 1 - number paragraphs, chunk, and just read), and Read 2 - annotations!!  Homework: Close Read 1 & 2 on Lemon Brown - read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)

9/9/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL/Journal, students were assigned the "craft and structure" portion of pg.13 (from An Hour with Abuelo).   Homework: Craft & Structure - pg. 13 #5-7 - Vocab. pg.1-3 due Friday
Block 3 - 8B:    After DOL/Journal, students were assigned the "key ideas and details" portion of pg.13 (from An Hour with Abuelo).    Homework: Key ideas & details - pg.13 #1-4 - Vocab. pg. 1-3 due Friday
Block 4 - 7B:  After DOL/Journal, students were given vocabulary work pg. 1-2 (due Friday).  Homework: read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)
Block 5 - 7A:  After DOL/Journal, students were given vocabulary work pg. 1-2 (due Friday).  Homework: read AR - Vocab. work due Friday (redo any assignments necessary)

9/5/14

Students were given forms for the REMIND program.  This allows you to receive communications from the teacher via email, text, or smart phone ap.  Please ask your child about signing up for this program.

Block 1 - 8A:  Students were given the class period to complete  pg. 13,  Key Ideas and Details (4 questions) Homework: read AR - sign up for the REMIND program
Block 3 - 8B:    Students were given the class period to complete  pg. 13,  Key Ideas and Details (the first 2 questions) Homework: read AR - sign up for the REMIND program
Block 4 - 7B:  Students were given the class period to complete  pg. 4,  one question completed (with text evidence) for each of the three reading sessions. Homework: read AR - sign up for the REMIND program
Block 5 - 7A:  Students were given the class period to complete  pg. 4,  one question completed (with text evidence) for each of the three reading sessions. Homework: read AR - sign up for the REMIND program

9/4/14

Students were given forms for the REMIND program.  This allows you to receive communications from the teacher via email, text, or smart phone ap.  Please ask your child about signing up for this program.

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL & Journal, we discussed and looked at examples of text evidence after Close Reading.  Students were given a reading passage with instructions to read two times, annotating the passage.     Homework:  pg. 13, answer Key Ideas and Details (4 questions)
Block 3 - 8B: After DOL & Journal, we discussed and looked at examples of text evidence after Close Reading.  Students were given a reading passage with instructions to number paragraphs and chunk the text.    Homework:  Read the passage through one time after numbering & chunking - finish pg. 6 Close Read Questions from yesterday
Block 4 - 7B: After DOL & Journal, we practiced writing text evidence from a Close Reading passage.  Assigned was pg. 4 - craft & structure - answer one question and cite text evidence
Block 5 - 7A: After DOL & Journal, we practiced writing text evidence from a Close Reading passage. .  Assigned was pg. 4 - key ideas and details - answer all 3 bullet point questions, citing text evidence

9/3/14

Students were given forms for the REMIND program.  This allows you to receive communications from the teacher via email, text, or smart phone ap.  Please ask your child about signing up for this program.

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 4-6 - answer three close reading questions (complete sentences restating the question).
Block 3 - 8B: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 4-6 - answer three close reading questions (complete sentences restating the question).
Block 4 - 7B: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, definitions and a short paragraph using 4 of the vocabulary words
Block 5 - 7A: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, definitions and a short paragraph using 4 of the vocabulary words

9/2/14 Welcome to September!

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, vocabulary sentences, definitions, and a short paragraph (using 4 vocab. words). 
Block 3 - 8B: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, vocabulary sentences, definitions, and a short paragraph (using 4 vocab. words). 
Block 4 - 7B: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, vocabulary sentences
Block 5 - 7A: After DOL & Journal, students started Unit 1 within the textbook.  Assigned was pg. 3, vocabulary sentences

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8/29/14

All Classes:  Students completed the Independent Close Read activity in class.  Homework:  Read AR and have a wonderful 3-day weekend!

8/28/14

Block 1 - 8A:  After DOL & Journal, students completed the Close Reading partner activity & handout.  They were given the Independent Close Reading passage and questions as homework.  This is due tomorrow.  homework:  Independent Close Read with questions - read AR
Block 3 - 8B: After DOL & Journal, students worked on the partner close read activity in class.  The questions associated with this activity will be due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  homework:  Finish partner Close Read  questions - read AR
Block 4 - 7A: After DOL & Journal, students worked on the partner close read activity in class.  The questions associated with this activity will be due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  homework:  Finish partner Close Read  questions - read AR
Block 5 - 7B: After DOL & Journal, students worked on the partner close read activity in class.  The questions associated with this activity will be due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  homework:  Finish partner Close Read  questions - read AR

8/27/14

English 8:  We discussed the Close Reading homework.  Students then worked with partners to Close Read a passage with annotations.  Homework:  Complete partner activity worksheet - read AR

English 7: We discussed the Close Reading homework.  Students then worked with partners to Close Read a passage with annotations.  Homework:  Complete 2nd read with annotations (we will continue with the 3rd read & questions tomorrow - read AR

8/26/14 All literature books should be covered by this time!

All Classes:  Students learned to perform a CLOSE READ, annotating, summarizing, and rereading text to gain further understanding.  Homework:  Complete #3-6 on the Close Reading text passage (due tomorrow) - read AR

8/25/14

ALL CLASSES:  MUST HAVE LITERATURE BOOKS COVERED!!  This will be for a grade, and is already late.  Please make sure books are covered with either the stretchy covers that can be bought, or with brown paper bag (and duct tape if preferred).   A video tutorial is available from last week's postings (scroll down)

*In class we worked on DOL/Journal, and finished the social contracts (introducing several new hand signals for classroom management). 

8/22/14

All Classes:  We started writing the official social contract that will be posted in our class for the year.  homework: Students who are covering their textbook with paper (and perhaps duct tape) will need to complete that this weekend.  Students who did not complete their social contract form will also need to complete that in full this weekend (it was due today). 

8/20/14

All Classes:  We finished Galileo ELA testing today.  Students also worked within their journals (free-writing and DOL).  Pearson Literature books were checked out to students.  If a student does not have a book cover at school, he or she should take the book home for covering (due at the latest Monday).  I have placed a video on my website (scroll down below this posting) to show how to cover a book with brown paper and/or duct tape. Students were also given login information for website associated with the book.   homework:  read AR, cover book

8/19/14

All Students:  We started the Galileo ELA assessment today.  Many students did not complete it entirely, so it will be continued through tomorrow.  Homework:  Read AR - any student who has not turned in a signed handbook form, please do so. 

Link to Paper & Duct Tape Book Cover

Video Link for Book Cover

8/18/14

All Classes:  DOL (Daily Oral Language) was introduced, as well as daily journal writing.  We discussed the AR program, goals, and ZPD.  We will continue the AR discussion tomorrow.  homework: get AR parent letter signed (8A)

8/15/14 Have a great weekend!

Block 1 - 8A:  Writing pre-test   homework:  materials needed (checked on Monday), Reading Interest Inventory (due Monday), AR book - read AR daily 30 minute
Block 3 - 8B: Writing pre-test  homework:  materials needed (checked on Monday), AR book - read AR daily 30 minutes

Block 4 - 7B: Writing pre-test   homework:  materials needed (checked on Monday), Reading Interest Inventory (due Monday), AR book - read AR daily 30 minutes
Block 5 - 7A:  Writing pre-test  homework:  materials needed (checked on Monday), AR book - read AR daily 30 minutes

8/14/14

English 7 & 8:  We finished STAR Reading and Math tests.  MAZE comprehension assessments were given, and we started WPM (words per minute).    homework:  Reading Interest Inventory will be due Friday at the end of class

8/13/14

English 7 & 8:  STAR Reading and Math tests  homework:  make sure you have an AR book - signed & returned student information sheet and handbook form (if not yet returned)

8/12/14

Thank you so much for all the classroom supplies being donated to the class!  It is very much appreciated!

English 8:  We continued discussing the student handbook.  This is available online at: www.telesis-academy.org - students will be receiving an agenda with a printed version of the student handbook sometime in September (compliments of Year Book Club).   We have also discussed classroom rules & procedures.  We will be STAR testing for reading and math tomorrow.  Homework:  sign and return the brochure/student information sheet (green) & the handbook agreement form (white)

English 7:  We continued discussing the student handbook.  This is available online at: www.telesis-academy.org - students will be receiving an agenda with a printed version of the student handbook sometime in September (compliments of Year Book Club).   We have also discussed classroom rules & procedures.  We will be STAR testing for reading and math tomorrow.  Homework:  sign and return the brochure/student information sheet (green) & the handbook agreement form (white)

August 11, 2014

Welcome Back to School!!

Materials List:

Student :

· Book cover

· Colored correcting pen or pencil (not black)

· Pocket folder

· Highlighter

· Pencils (assignments may not be completed in pen)

· Hand-held pencil sharpener

· Strongly recommended students have their own  USB Flashdrive

Replacement Item:

· Composition book

*To ensure consistency and to maintain  scheduled learning, I  purchase and supply composition books for English students so they can be used right away in the semester.   I ask in return that this item be donated back to the   classroom for use with future students.  

Thank you.

 

 

5/23/14 LAST DAY FOR AR

English 8:   English Post-test finished and corrected.  Students put new assessment information into their portfolio charts.


Geography 7: Geography Post-test 


English 7:    English Post-test finished and corrected.  Students put new assessment information into their portfolio charts.

5/22/14 - LAST DAY FOR AR IS TOMORROW!

English 8:   English Post-test
Homework:  digital journal entry & illustration (due tomorrow -no exceptions) - read AR

Geography 7: BINGO Review - study for Post-test (tomorrow)  Homework: STUDY for Post-test - A+ makeup work- read AR


English 7:    English Post-test   Homework: **check the grade book - all missing/absent work due tomorrow** read AR

5/20/14 - Last Day for AR is May 23rd

English 8:   We started our 3rd and last round of assessments, and students took the STAR test today.   We read our class journal to prepare for the ending, which will be written tomorrow. Assigned is the class journal entry (digital copy) and illustration - due Friday. 
Homework:  digital journal entry & illustration (due Friday) - read AR

Geography 7: Ch. 17 TEST.  Students worked on A+ assignments for the remainder of the class (those who did not finish last week are given the chance to get them done).  Students who finished all A+ last week are not assigned this as homework.  Homework: A+ makeup work- read AR


English 7:    We started our 3rd and last round of assessments, and students took the STAR test today.  Students wrote in their journals.  After the STAR test, students learned about and practiced writing a fun 4-line poem called the Clerihew.  Each student wrote two and illustrated one.   Homework:  read AR

5/19/14 - Last Day for AR May 23rd

English 8:   We started our 3rd and last round of assessments, starting with the MAZE comprehension today.  We will be taking STAR and doing WPM (words per minute) as well this week.  Students learned about and practiced writing Clerihew poetry within their journals.
Homework:  read AR

Geography 7: Study guide & student teach - Ch. 17 study guide.  Students work on a small number of questions within groups, and then teach the answers to the class.  All students left school with a completed study guide today.  Also study vocabulary, past assignments for Ch. 17, and missed items on quizzes. If you did not complete A+ last week, that is homework this week!  Homework: STUDY FOR CH. 17 TEST - read AR


English 7:    We started our 3rd and last round of assessments, starting with the MAZE comprehension today.  We will be taking STAR and doing WPM (words per minute) as well this week. Students wrote a response journal to an article detailing how/where children sleep around the world.  If there was time remaining, students edited some of the affirmations they have worked on this semester.   Homework:  read AR

5/16/14

English 8:   We watched the Anne Frank video.  We'll continue tomorrow. 
Homework:  read AR

Geography 7: Students completed a quiz on Ch. 17 in class, and then worked on A+.  This was assigned two weeks ago, and 5 lessons are due today.  Homework: read AR


English 7:  After collecting the independent summary/predict sheet, students took the Gathering Blue Final & AR quiz.    Homework:  read AR

5/15/14

English 8:   We watched the Anne Frank video.  We'll continue tomorrow. 
Homework:  read AR

Geography 7: We worked on Guided Reading 17-2 and A+ in class.  The Guided Reading was collected, so it is not homework.  Homework:  A+ (5 lessons due Friday) -   read AR


English 7:  We read Gathering Blue in groups (many students finished the book - if not, it is homework).  Assigned was an independent Summary/Predict/QAR sheet, which is due tomorrow. The final test on the book will be tomorrow - study the spelling words from the book.   Homework:   FINISH GATHERING BLUE (final tomorrow with vocabulary) - Independent Summary/Predict - read AR

5/14/14

English 8:   Anne Frank Final - study guides were collected.  Students who are not yet at 100% for AR took a quiz on the class novel as well. 
Homework:  read AR

Geography 7: Students read Ch. 17 Section 2 & worked on a chart within groups (culture chart).  If not done in class this is homework.  Homework:  Finish chart & reading if not completed in class - A+ (5 lessons due Friday) -   read AR


English 7: Students completed and read response journals.  After class discussion, students read Gathering Blue within cooperative reading groups.  The Gathering Blue Final will be Friday.   Homework:   Read Gathering Blue through pg. 200 - read AR