Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Journal Entry: None.
Classwork: Discuss paper Bag Book Report; Analyzing a Painting
Homework Reminder: LWB (Literature Workbook), “After Twenty Years,” p. 127-130. Do all activities in the blue shaded areas. This is due Friday.
Don't forget your reading log on Friday!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Take out a sheet of paper and draw boxes like the example on the board.
Classwork: Do “probable passage” activity for “After Twenty Years.” Gist Statement: Summarize what you think this story is about. Three Questions: Write three questions you would ask to find out more about this story. You may write these questions as you are doing your summary. View video segment, "Rise of gangs in New York City."
Homework: LWB (Literature Workbook), “After Twenty Years,” p. 127-130. Do all activities in the blue shaded areas. This is due Friday. Remember to turn in your reading log on Friday also.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Mr. Garner will have a sub today. Students will read "The Neverending Story" and "Zoe in the Read World. There will be no homework.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Journal Entry #17: Pass-Around Story; Students who were absent should write a one-page story using at least one of the thesaurus words in each sentence.
Classwork: Write and share pass-around stories; Get first instructions for the paper bag book report.
Homework: None. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Journal Entry #16: Think of your favorite television program.  Convince your reader that this is the best program on television in one full page.
Classwork: Share journal entries; Review homework from Tuesday night – “Four Skinny Trees.”
Homework: None. Don’t forget tomorrow’s Reading Log.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Journal Entry #15: List at least 25 words from the thesaurus posters that describe yourself.
Classwork: “A Star is Born,” (adjective activity). Group members are responsible for materials as follows:
Facilitator – Marker Set (8 Markers)
Recorder – Scissors (2)
Reporter – Stars (2)
Encourager – Paper (Clean up and returns scraps.)
Homework: None. Don’t forget Friday’s Reading Log.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Journal Entry: None. Take out a sheet of paper for your conjunction quiz.
Classwork: Conjunction quiz for classes that did not do it yesterday; “In Other Words,” Groups will use a thesaurus to list many meanings of common words on posters.
Homework: LWB (Literature Workbook), “Four Skinny Trees,” p. 72. Do all activities in the blue shaded areas. This is due tomorrow.