Friday, October 29, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Write down origins of words from yesterday. Read “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Homework: None. Have a great weekend and be careful!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Look up these words in the Oxford English Dictionary. Write the definition and the language of origin for each:
Souvenir, Kindergarten, Cuisine,
Elite, Futon, Umbrella,
Stempede, Confetti, Tornado,
Espresso, Coyote, Origami,
Et cetera (etc.), Bouquet, Antique,
Vice versa, Chauffeur, Muffin,
Faux pas, and Modus Operandi (M.O.)
Homework Reminder: Reading logs are due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

PAPER BAG BOOK REPORTS

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

PAPER BAG BOOK REPORTS

Monday, October 25, 2010

Journal Entry: None.

Copy the following information onto a sheet of notebook paper:

 

Classwork: Paper Bag Book Reports today!

Homework: None. Don't forget your reading logs on Friday.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Final Review for Paper Bag Book Reports; Visit the Book Fair
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Continue work on our 6 Traits personification posters; Groups will present traits and posters to the class.
Facilitator – Keep your group focused on completing the assignment.
Recorders – Everyone should take turns on the poster.
Presenter – One person is in charge of presenting the poster to the class, but others may assist.
Homework Reminder: Our first reading logs of the nine weeks are due on Friday.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Take out Journal Entry #22 from yesterday.
Classwork: Begin work on our 6 Traits personification posters.
Homework Reminder: Our first reading logs are due on Friday.

Personify Your Trait!
I am _________
My main function or job is ______________.
If I were a color, I’d be the color of _______ because _____________________________.
I’m overjoyed when ____________________.
I’m depressed when ___________________.
I wonder _____________________________.
I often say to myself, “Don’t I look good?” when _______________________________.
I want to shout when __________________.

We will present our trait posters tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Journal Entry #22: Write a half page description of one of the 6 traits listed on the bulletin board.
Row 1: Sentence Fluency, Row 4: Voice
Row 2: Word Choice, Row 5: Ideas
Row 3: Organization, Row 6: Conventions
Classwork: Share journal entries; View “All Summer in a Day”.
Homework: None. Remember to turn in your reading log this Friday.
Paper Bag Book Reports are due on Monday!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Take out your homework from “All Summer in a Day” and get ready to review it.
Classwork: Read along and review “All Summer in a Day”.
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Journal Entry #21: Describe a trip to the fair or a theme park in one page. Use imagery and underline at least two of each of the following:
Sight -Green
Sound -Orange
Taste -Yellow
Touch -Blue
Smell -Brown
Classwork: Share journal entries; Review homework.
Homework Reminder: DON’T FORGET YOUR READING LOG TOMORROW!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

We had our 2nd day of FAIR testing in the media center.
Homework: LWB (Literature Workbook), pp. 79-84, “All Summer in a Day”. Complete the activities in the blue shaded areas. This is due tomorrow.
Reading Logs are due on Friday.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Number a page 49-52 and another page with 37-40 for our Marzano dictionaries.
Classwork: Marzano Words: setting (72), mood (50), imagery (40); Read “All Summer in a Day” on pp. 264-270.
Homework: LWB (Literature Workbook), pp. 79-84, “All Summer in a Day”. Complete the activities in the blue shaded areas. This is due on Thursday.
We are completing FAIR testing tomorrow in the media center. Bring a book to read. We may also check out, return, or renew books.

Monday, October 11, 2010

First day of FAIR Testing today in the media center.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Share Journal Entry #20 in your group before turning in 11-20.
Classwork: Share news stories on Bob’s capture; Quiz on “After Twenty Years;” Read and discuss article on energy drinks.
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Journal Entry #20: You are a newspaper reporter. You are to write an article about the capture of “Silky Bob” from Chicago. Make sure to include all of the “Who, when, what, where and how” information in your article, including a headline, picture and name of the newspaper. You can include an advertisement or side article to fill in any leftover space. You may work as a group or as an individual reporter, but each of you must copy the article for your journal if you work as a group. Make sure to keep this as journal entry #20.
Classwork: Share alternate endings with group members; Work on Journal Entry #20.
Homework Reminder:
DON’T FORGET YOUR READING LOG TOMORROW!
Journal Entries 11-20 are due tomorrow. Download or copy from the web page for extra credit!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Journal Entry #19: Rewrite the ending of “After Twenty Years.” Begin your ending after the first paragraph on p. 129 of the workbook that ends with “… smoked his cigar and waited.” This paragraph is on p. 431 of the literature textbook. This entry should be a full page.
Classwork: Share your ending with group members; media center passes will be given to students who need to return/get a book.
Homework Reminder: Our reading logs and journal entries 11-20 are due on Friday.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Journal Entry #18: Explain the ending of “After Twenty Years” to someone who has never read it.
Classwork: Listen to reading of “After Twenty Years;” Review questions on pp. 127-130 in Literature Workbook.
Homework: Bring your novel for your paper bag book report tomorrow. Remember to have your reading log ready to turn in by Friday.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Journal Entry #18: Explain the ending of “After Twenty Years” to someone who has never read it.
Classwork: Listen to reading of “After Twenty Years;” Review questions on pp. 127-130 in Literature Workbook.
Homework: Bring your novel for your paper bag book report tomorrow. Remember to have your reading log ready to turn in by Friday.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Complete questions from “analyzing a picture;” View “Pendemonium” video – spelling.
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!