RWH: Great Caesar's Forum

3/8/12 - TH

2012-03-08T10:14:00.001-08:00

* * * 5th GRADE PERFORMANCE OF HAMLET, TODAY (YAY!!)

I. READING WARM UP
- review handed back reading worksheets
- put all sheets together in order assigned,
with most recent on top, older assignments at bottom

II. DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENTS
- continue to revise as you write FINAL DRAFTS
- strive to complete final drafts today
* Friday available, if necessary

II. MACBETH REVIEW
- read synopsis (plot summary) of play
- share portions of synopsis in groups
* every student shares one part of play

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ FINISH CASTLE BACKGROUND HISTORY (if not turned in)
___ NAME PLATE MUST BE ON or IN CASTLE FOR ME TO GRADE ! ! !
* work on ATLAS crossword puzzle (you choose the pages)
* work on ATLAS statements
* include ATLAS geography definitions as part of extra credit

EXTRA CREDIT WORK MAY BE TURNED IN BY MON. OR TUES. OF NEXT WEEK
MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH A CONTENTS LIST

3/7/12 - WE

2012-03-08T08:44:00.001-08:00

CANNED FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES !!!
OH, NO! WE'RE FALLING BEHIND!!!

PLEASE NOTE:
- Castle name plates must be IN your castle so that I can grade it
- Go through your binder for any missing work
- CASTLE HISTORY'S STILL DUE!!!

I. READING WARM UP
- read and discuss "On The Edge"
- focus on Pros and Cons
- review previous worksheets (handed back)

II. DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT (day 3)
- continue with rough drafts
- begin revision
- begin final drafts
* goal is to finish final copies on Thursday

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ FINISH CASTLE BACKGROUND HISTORY (if not turned in)

* work on ATLAS crossword puzzle (you choose the pages)
* work on ATLAS statements
* include ATLAS geography definitions as part of extra credit

3/6/12 - TU

2012-03-06T11:56:00.000-08:00

* * * CANNED FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES * * *

! ! ! MASSIVE PAPER HAND BACK TODAY ! ! !
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR RECYCLE WORK.
SAVE IT FOR YOUR RECORDS UNTIL QUARTER GRADES
THIS IS TO PROTECT YOUR GRADE IF MY FILES GO
KABLOOEY

I. CASTLE SELF-ASSESSMENTS
- while papers being handed back, create Castle Name Plates
- self-assess your own castle; answer questions on back of sheet
* STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A MOCK ELECTION TODAY

II. DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENTS, Day 2
- finish brainstorming
- begin first draft
- reread/revise when finished
* plan on writing final copies on Wednesday
* you may start final copies if you finish revising and editing today

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ FINISH CASTLE BACKGROUND HISTORY (if not turned in)

* work on ATLAS crossword puzzle (you choose the pages)
* work on ATLAS statements
* include ATLAS geography definitions as part of extra credit

3/5/11 - MO

2012-03-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

* * * * CASTLES DUE TODAY * * * *
* CASTLE BACKGROUNDS ALSO DUE

*** START OF CANNED FOOD DRIVE (Mo-Fr)

YES, YOU CAN STILL TURN IN ASHLAND FT FUNDS
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO RWH
CASH CAN BE DEPOSITED DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICE

I. PERUSE CASTLES
- walk about and look at the variety of castles
- discuss, chat

II. PERUSE CASTLES w/ scoring rubric
- look over castle rubric (hand out)
- walk around now and look to see if castles have requisite (required) parts
* do not mark any rubrics (just look)

III. SCORE other students' CASTLES
- walk around and score other castles (not your own)
- work in pairs; discuss criteria; LOOK for POSITIVES
- take your time
- write comments; what was done well; what could have made score higher?
what might have been missing;

IV. STATE ASSESSMENT BEGINS TODAY
- brainstorming process
- look at and choose a prompt
- begin to brainstorm ideas, thoughts, words, phrases you will use
* may use a frame, bubble out ideas, use scratch lined paper
* may not begin rough draft today

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *
- NO VOCAB OR GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK ASSIGNED TONIGHT
- THIS WEEK WILL BE A CATCH UP/MAKE UP WEEK

3/2/11 - FR

2012-03-05T10:35:00.001-08:00

3/1/12 - TH

2012-03-01T16:32:00.004-08:00

* * * $75.00 DOWN PAYMENTS FOR ASHLAND DUE TODAY * * *

CASTLES DUE MARCH 5TH - completed
* considered late if turned in after that.
* scored reduced to a C, C-, or C+ (max grade)
- include a one-page, typed background history, origin of your castle
* use video notes if you have zero ideas and haven't done any research

I. TRACKER CHECK IN
- start class by looking over your tracker, last night's homework
- start warm up or fill in today's tracker

II. VOCAB WK 14
- group correct, discuss/correct
* work on sentences or ATLAS if finished

III. BYZANTIUM EMPIRE
- encyclopedia (highlighting exercise)
- review notes and continue/finish HA, ISN pg. 32-33
- continue video series; take key word notes

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ finish VOCAB WK 14 SENTENCES - personal goals, ambitions (due FR)

___ finish GEOGRAPHY CW: ELEVATION (due FR)

___ finish ATLAS 20-25 ELEVATION MAP COMPARE/CONTRAST STATEMENTS

pages: 57, 114, 72 -- focus on western portions of maps - connects to CW (due FR)

2/29/12 - LEAP DAY WED

2012-02-29T09:51:00.001-08:00

* * * IT'S A LEAP YEAR FEBRUARY 29TH ! ! !

CASTLES DUE MARCH 5TH - completed
* considered late if turned in after that.
* scored reduced to a C, C-, or C+ (max grade)
- include a one-page, typed background history, origin of your castle
* use video notes if you have zero ideas and haven't done any research

I. TRACKER CHECK -- always start off looking at and updating your tracker
* I'll check VOCABULARY PACKETS DURING WARM UPS

II. PUNCTUATION WARM UP
- capitalizing abbreviations
- underlining book titles
* these two errors are extremely common in this year's 7th grade class! :(

III. ESSAY REVIEW
- read "Building A Legend"
- looking at details
- thinking about Johnny's admiration for Dallas (and details/proof)

IV. OUTSIDERS - after the fire
- Chapter 6-7
- continue to read and take notes
- the boys become heroes (don't know it)
- the boys make choices that show they are NOT "hoods"
- the boys act like gallant knights or "Southern Gentlemen" who do the right thing

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ complete and self-correct VOCAB WEEK 14, DAY 4 (due TH)

___ continue another 5-10 VOCAB WK 14 SENTENCES - personal goals, ambitions (due FR)

___ continue last third GEOGRAPHY CW: ELEVATION (due FR)

___ continue last third ATLAS 20-25 ELEVATION MAP COMPARE/CONTRAST STATEMENTS

pages: 57, 114, 72 -- focus on western portions of maps - connects to CW (due FR)

2/28/12 - TU

2012-02-28T10:22:00.001-08:00

CASTLES DUE MAR 5
WRITING ASSESSMENTS NEXT WEEK

I. ROMANTIC CASTLE
- search and find
* visual of what you could be doing with your castle
* visual of castle life (leading into writing)
* use colored pencils, not markers
- SAMURAI CASTLE on flip side for comparison ideas
* cut to fit into borders of SS Spiral; tape to become flip page (left to right)

How was W. Europe NOT overcome by invaders
from the E? Byzantine Empire served as a buffer.
Unintentional, but it worked out that way.

II. BYZANTINE - overview
- review History Alive drawing of city, page 60
- jot down observations on how Byzantines lived (quietly, groups, class)
- read HA, Chpt. 6, pp. 61-67
- complete HA ISN, pg. 32-33

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *
___ complete and self-correct VOCAB WEEK 14, DAY 3 (due TH)
___ start/think about VOCAB WK 14 SENTENCES - personal goals, ambitions (due FR)
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CW: ELEVATION (due FR)
___ continue ATLAS 20-25 ELEVATION MAP COMPARE/CONTRAST STATEMENTS
pages: 57, 114, 72 -- focus on western portions of maps - connects to CW (due FR)

2/27/12 - MO

2012-02-27T11:43:00.000-08:00

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT TONIGHT!!
*extra credit for attending, behaving, participating
* raise any regular assignment to an A

I. GRAMMAR WARM UP
- direct/indirect objects

II. ESSAY REVIEW
- "Camping Cousins"
- focus on plot/event sequence

III. VOCAB WEEK 14
- prequiz, self-correct
- Day 1 in class
* Day 2 homework Mo. night
** SENTENCES = personal goals/ambitions

IV. OUTSIDERS
- finish chapter 6, church burns up

2/24/12 - FR

2012-02-27T11:18:00.000-08:00

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT MONDY, FEB. 27
* extra credit for showing up, behaving, participating

CASTLES DUE MARCH 5TH
YOU SHOULD BE PAST THE PLANNING AND DESIGN STAGE
YOU SHOULD HAVE MOST OF YOUR MATERIALS GATHERED
YOU SHOULD BE STARTING TO PUT TOGETHER, PLOT YOUR CASTLE

I. Grammar Warm Up
- "Cast In Concrete" essay

II. OUTSIDERS - chpt. 6
- Darry as gallant gentleman or bestial animal, wolfish

2/23/12 - TH

2012-02-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

* * *LITERARY LETTERS DUE TODAY

I. CASTLES - building background knowledge
- work on "In The Bailey" and "The Great Tower"
- search and finds provide visuals for understanding

- WRITE: description piece for either search and find
- create scenario; straight forward description or create a background story
- could just be "My Day In The Bailey"

II.

2/22/12 - WE

2012-02-23T11:13:00.001-08:00

2/21/12 - TU

2012-02-21T09:06:00.002-08:00

* * * * * * * * * * * * *
LITERARY LETTERS due THURSDAY
- format/style is up to you
- must include journal/diary of reading adventures
- what have you been reading; thoughts; comments
- should include a variety of reading - books, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, etc.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *

I. MOTT and BAILEY CASTLES (early castles)
- warm up with a search and find - use a colored pencil
- LEARN from facts presented both in text and through visuals
- write down 15-20 facts from search and find
- using notes and visuals, WRITE a quick overview of mott and bailey castles

II. VOCAB WEEK 13
- prequiz and self-correct
- Day 1 complete in class
- Day 2 finish at home
* sentences all about CASTLES
* 10 sentences + 2 idioms

* * * NO ATLAS OR CW THIS WEEK * * *

2/17/12 - FR

2012-02-21T08:48:00.000-08:00

I. TRACKER
- come in, sit down, review homework, organize self
- get a few things done at start of class if need be

II. CASTLE PROJECT
- Brainstorm parts of castle (use notes already taken)
- Brainstorm Questions to ask about project (will lead to FAQ)
- Brainstorm materials you could use (before I hand out list)
* all of this gets YOU thinking about the project; getting student
to start planning and designing
- read FAQ
- look at some examples of real castles, model castles, student castles

CASTLES DUE MARCH 5th.

2/16/12 - CASTLE PROJECTS EXAMPLES, LINKS

2012-02-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

Below are a number of links to online examples that I was able to find through google. You can get many design and material ideas through online resources. URL's not hotlink enabled. You will have to cut and paste URL to see the online examples.

"Our Castle Project"
http://iageode.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/our-castle-project/

Scale Model Designs (good for ideas)
http://wargamescenics.com/Basic_Castle_Picture.html

"Make a Paper and Cardboard Castle"
http://www.stormthecastle.com/paper-castle/make-a-paper-neuschwanstein-castle.htm

School castle made from recycled materials
http://scenearama.woodlandscenics.com/show/information/testimonials/category/16

Harloch Scale Model Castle
http://www.euratlas.com/Atlas/wales/harlech_castle_scale_model.html

Real Castle with Graffitti on it's walls. Kind of cool.
http://theletter.co.uk/index/2612/the+graffiti+project+on+kelburn+castle
http://thefoxisblack.com/2008/08/18/photos-of-the-graffiti-project-at-kelburn-castle/

Vianden: Luxembourg Castle

http://www.stripes.com/military-life/travel/vianden-luxembourg-castle-was-ruined-by-greed-then-remade-1.18510

Wartburg Castle

http://3dzentrale.com/?p=625

Vasteliina Castle Ruins

http://www.7is7.com/otto/estonia/vastseliina.html

Himejii Castle (Japanese)
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/343727305--Alice-papermodel-Japan-Himeji-Castle-Model-building-model-structure-model-wholesalers.html

2/16/12 - CASTLE PROJECT LINKS

2012-02-16T10:15:00.001-08:00

Independent research is an important component of the third quarter Castle Project.
Below are a few links to youtube videos that can give you a bit more history of several castles, as well as provide a visual resource of castles, both real and from literature:

The History Channel: My Favourite Place - Dover Castle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8UdftYGbiw

The History Channel: My Favourite Place - Tintagel Castle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrPGCCGJpRI&feature=relmfu

The History of Ireland's Castles
A student presentation/overview of the history of castles in Ireland.
Good for ideas students could use to create their own background stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXMjr5PwC18&feature=related

"beautiful castles "
Musical Collage of castles around the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZtqpHxHAQ&feature=related

Special Castle-site / "Song of ice and fire & Lord of the rings"
Another musical collage. This time of fantasy castles from Lord of
the Rings and Game of Thrones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR8uxjJYyHU&feature=fvwrel

The Tower of London:an Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6iUU9wbM3k

Great Castles of Europe: Rhine Castles (Part 1 of 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH5v_NIu7uE

2/16/12 - TH

2012-02-16T09:19:00.000-08:00

> > > AUCTION THIS WEEKEND
> > > FIRST SHAKESPEARE DEPOSIT DUE MAR. 1st
> > > CANNED FOOD DRIVE BEGINS MAR. 5

I. TRACKER, people

- you know the routine. Check your tracker.

- What's due? What do you not have done?

- What do you need to work on? Fill in?

II. CASTLES

- review notes

- write one-page essay on castles, using notes (in SS spiral)
- provide an over view of WHAT castles are, WHEN they appeared,
- WHY they began to be constructed in such large numbers
- WHAT was their purpose
- HOW they were built, WHO would have lived in them, etc.

III. CASTLES

- introduction to project

- student generated questions

- parts list (write in spiral)

- materials list (write in spiral)

* students brainstorm BEFORE teacher hands out instructions

* forces them to think about project a bit more deeply

III. CASTLES- parts

- color code the parts of a castle activity

* reinforces what student projects should include
* use as a reference sheet for design of your castle

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ complete VOCAB WK 12 DAY 4, self-correct (due TH)

___ review/peruse ATLAS pages 32-33, "Growing Population"

___ continue writing crossword-style questions based on "Growing Population" (due FR)

___ complete 5-7 more questions, MAP CROSSWORD PUZZLE (due FR)

___ begin to think about CASTLE PROJECT (due first week of March)

___ 5 LITERARY LETTERS due next Library Day

* plan on writing 1-2 this week

2/15/12 - WE

2012-02-16T09:15:00.001-08:00

* * * LATE OPENING DAY

I. TRACKER, people
- you know the routine. Check your tracker.
- What's due? What do you not have done?
- What do you need to work on? Fill in?

II. OUTSIDERS - memorization strategies
- review notes, chapters 1-4
- read and memorize chapter plot summaries
- (a) read; (b) read again, underline key words you'd use to paraphrase
- (c) read again, write down list of key words underlined or boxed
- (d) read out loud plot summaries; all at once; quiet voice
- get into groups, with each person speaking out their chapter summary

III. OUTSIDERS
- read Chapter 5
- notes on prison imagery; bucolic, romantic imagery of country
- Ponyboy's "sleepiness" "dreaminess" (foreshadowing of later break down)
- sense of image/mirror image of how greasers look; self-awareness

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ complete VOCAB WK 12 DAY 4, self-correct (due TH)

___ review/peruse ATLAS pages 32-33, "Growing Population"

___ continue writing crossword-style questions based on "Growing Population" (due FR)

___ complete 5-7 more questions, MAP CROSSWORD PUZZLE (due FR)

___ begin to think about CASTLE PROJECT (due first week of March)

___ 5 LITERARY LETTERS due next Library Day

* plan on writing 1-2 this week

2/14/12 - TU

2012-02-14T14:10:00.000-08:00

* * * VALENTINE'S DAY

I. VALENTINE'S/FEBR.
- brainstorm all words you can think of (silently)
- share at table; write more than 50 words
- unscramble Valentine's words

II. ROMEO & JULIET ACT 2, SCENE TWO
- read along with teacher; repeat lines
- interpret explain what you *think* is happening in words
- teacher-led interpretation on other side

III. VALENTINE'S CINQUAIN BEAR
- review Cinquain (three types)
- use word lists from start of class
- write 3 rough drafts; choose best one
- create a rough design of size of words/design first
- then you can work on final version with color
* dark pencil or pen lettering; larger than normal; centered

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ complete VOCAB WK 12 DAY 3, self-correct (due TH)

___ review/peruse ATLAS pages 32-33, "Growing Population"

___ continue writing crossword-style questions based on "Growing Population" (due FR)

___ complete 5-7 more questions, MAP CROSSWORD PUZZLE (due FR)

___ begin to think about CASTLE PROJECT (due first week of March)

___ finish CINQUAIN BEARS (due WE)

2/13/12 - MO

2012-02-13T11:40:00.000-08:00

I. TIMETRACKER CHECK IN
- get ready for the week
- pick up and start GEO CW

II. VOCAB WEEK 12 PREQUIZ
- hear words and sentences; spell word and guess meaning
- self-correct; complete Day 1
* sentences all OUTSIDERS related this week
* ALWAYS include idioms

III. OUTSIDERS
- QW: react to chpt 4's death of Bob, the Soc
* end with comment on how Dally's role changes in the novel
- finish chapt. 4
* constant mention of Ponyboy's being tired, groggy, etc.
(setting us up for loss of reality)

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ complete VOCAB WK 12 DAY 1-2, self-correct (due TH)
___ review/peruse ATLAS pages 32-33, "Growing Population"
___ start writing crossword-style questions based on "Growing Population" (due FR)
___ complete 5-7 questions, MAP CROSSWORD PUZZLE (due FR)
___ begin to think about CASTLE PROJECT (due first week of March)

2/10/12 - FR

2012-02-13T10:17:00.004-08:00

2/9/12 - TH

2012-02-13T10:17:00.002-08:00

2/8/12 - WE

2012-02-13T10:17:00.000-08:00

2/7/12 - TU

2012-02-07T10:19:00.000-08:00

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I. TRACKER

- first few minutes to check on status

- did I finish homework from last night?

- what do I need to do? Is anything due?

- what are we doing today? (fill out tracker)

II. CASTLE

- continue/finish frame (silently); review notes

- read an I Am Poem out loud, with emotion, flare

- write quick draft of an I AM Poem

from Castle's perspective

- What would a Castle think if a castle could think?

* personification

- read to self 3x (preparation for speaking)

- read out loud to others (presentation skill building)

- volunteer class share (presentation skill building)

II. David Macauley CASTLE video

- finish, continue note-taking

* essentially starting the Castle Project (parts, purpose, construction)

2/6/12 - MO

2012-02-07T08:44:00.000-08:00

* * * START OF 3rd QTR
* * * DANCE FRI. 2/10 (No overdue books)
* * * ROLLERSKATING, END OF QTR ACTIVITY FR 2/10 $8.00

I. TRACKER
- check in; set up week (dates)
- goals/notes (incl. Library, Timeline)
- review work due

II. VOCAB WEEK 11
- pre-quiz, self correct
- complete Day 1 in class
* Day 2 homework (Monday night)

III. OUTSIDERS chpt. 3
- review notes
- answer Chpt. 2 questions (discussion only)
- read/discuss CH 3

2012-02-02T12:56:00.000-08:00

> > > END OF 2nd QUARTER IS TODAY ! ! !
> > > END OF QUARTER ACTIVITY FEB. 10 (roller skating)
> > > $5.00 donation for Auction Project materials still being accepted!
> > > ASHLAND COMMITMENT FLYERS due ASAP

I. WARM UP: TRACKER REVIEW
- again, modeling how to sit down, look over tracker and
quickly get a sense of where you are; organizational techniques

- start finishing up work if you have time
II. TIMELINE - notetaking/prep work
- Continue to research/jot down notes for TIMELINE
- use other resources if you forgot your materials at home

(teachers appreciate that sort of problem-solving approach)
III. CASTLES
- continuing to prep for castle project

- write video overview in SS spiral
- review notes/phrases from video notes

- continue viewing video
* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *

___ VOCABULARY WEEK 10 - should be done (finish pckt by TH, turn in MO)
___ continue 15 FACTS FROM ATLAS on Ind. Rdng Book (due MO)
___ continue MAP WKSHT: E. Europe (due MO)
___ start mapping out/designing, brainstorming BOOK TIMELINE (due next TH)

* I have provided enough time in class this week so that, hopefully, much of the homework was completed easily and on time.

2/1/12 - WE

2012-02-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

> > > END OF 2nd QUARTER!!
> > > END OF QUARTER ACTIVITY FEB. 10 (roller skating)
> > > $5.00 donation for Auction Project materials still being accepted!
> > > ASHLAND COMMITMENT FLYERS go home today

I. TRACKER REVIEW
- again, modeling how to sit down, look over tracker and
quickly get a sense of where you are; organizational techniques

II. GRAMMAR/PROOFREADING review
- Proofreading Sentences wksht
- Introductory clauses and phrase (sentences)
- "Arctic Adventures" Story - cause and effect worksheet
* independent work; group work; class share/discuss

III. OUTSIDERS - chpt. 3
- continue reading
- notions of gallantry/bravery
- notions of sameness between two groups

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *

___ VOCABULARY WEEK 10 Day 3 (finish pckt by TH, turn in MO)
___ continue 15 FACTS FROM ATLAS on Ind. Rdng Book (due MO)
___ continue MAP WKSHT: E. Europe (due MO)
___ start mapping out/designing, brainstorming BOOK TIMELINE (due next TH)

1/31/12 - TU

2012-02-01T17:47:00.000-08:00

I. TRACKER REVIEW
- come into class and look over your tracker
- get your work set up; did you do the previous night's homework?
- look over your schedule and plan a bit of tonight's homework
* time management; self-assessment at start of class

II. CASTLES - frame
- brainstorm questions: who, what, why, where, when, how, etc.
- read encyclopedia article on castles
- complete frames with previously mentioned questions as main ideas
- 2 details per box

III. view DAVID MACAULEY'S CASTLE
- key phrase notes
- looking for notes that would help provide details

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *

___ VOCABULARY WEEK 10 Day 3 (finish pckt by TH, turn in MO)
___ continue 15 FACTS FROM ATLAS on Ind. Rdng Book (due MO)
___ continue MAP WKSHT: E. Europe (due MO)
___ start mapping out/designing, brainstorming BOOK TIMELINE (due next TH)

1/30/12 - MO

2012-01-30T16:55:00.001-08:00

* * * LAST WEEK OF THE QUARTEr

* * * END OF QUARTER ACTIVITY 2/10 (ROLLER SKATING)

THE AUCTION MASKS LOOK FABULOUS!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN $5.00 per student to help cover

materials and supplies to create this wonderful auction project!

I. INDEPENDENT READING BOOK REVIEW
- review historical novel/diary so far
- share with students
- create a T-chart of personal and historical events in story so far
* this is an early brainstorming technique for the eventual Timeline you'll create

** Use ATLAS this week to come up with 15 statements/facts about the setting of your

current home reading book (city/country/state/region); you choose the pages to take

information from - DUE THURSDAY

II. VOCABULARY WEEK 10 - Prequiz (DUE next MONDAY)
- self-correct
-complete Day 1
- Day 2 is always homework for Monday night
* sentences this week are all about the current book you're reading at home

III. OUTSIDERS - chpt. 2
- finish Ch 2 (read out loud)
- key word/phrases as reading
- comment on Ponyboy's perspective
- stereotypes/violence/slang

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ continue to read IND RDNG BOOK - HISTORICAL JOURNAL
___ finish VOCABULARY WEEK 10, DAY 1-2, self-correct (due next Monday)
___ start thinking about TIMELINE ideas
___ begin E EUROPE MAP wksht (due TH)

1/27/12 - FR

2012-01-27T15:02:00.000-08:00

* * * * THE AUCTION MASKS LOOK GREAT!!!

* * * $5.00 still due from many folks as part of donation to pay for materials

I. VOCAB/ATLAS (homework)
- organize homework
- review tracker
- make sure homework is prepared or get a few extra answers done

* organization process that should happen at home every night

II. INDEPENDENT READING BOOK REPORT TALK
- HOW do you figure out what a good timeline looks like?
- HOW do you figure out what's required?
- HOW do you plan your timeline (due in two weeks)?

(teacher led process - but what all students should do on own)
- Go to Google and look up "timelines"
- look at "images"
- start to review timelines
- WHAT TIMELINES look good?
- WHAT are the elements of a good timeline?
- WHAT do all timelines have?
- COMPARE several timelines to take note of different design ideas

III. OUTSIDERS
- review ch. 1-2
- study author's style
- scan and find all mention of Soda Pop (scanning skill)
- write down all the quotes that shows Ponyboy's love of Soda
- (as opposed to his fear/dislike of his oldest brother)
- Quick write about people you like

* * *
HOMEWORK/END OF QUARTER EXTRA CREDIT
* * *

___ EXTRA CREDIT : rsrch something historical from your current Ind. Rdng. Bk
(a tool, invention, battle, person, event, place, etc.)
Write Cornell-style notes that would prep you for a possible essay

___ EXTRA CREDIT: find words in your current Ind. Rdng Bk.
Words that are historical, interesting, unclear to you, foreign to you, challenging
Words that help make this novel seem more authentic and real
Write the word, the sentence, the part of speech, a definition and an image
Definitions that give more background and explanation get more credit.

1/26/12 - TH

2012-01-26T09:24:00.000-08:00

* * LIBRARY DAY - historical diary book series (fiction)
* * AUCTION PROJECT WORK CONTINUES

* * BOOK REPORTS DUE (will accept by end of day)

I. LIBRARY - book check out
- Check out one of 75 assorted historical fiction books written in diary form
- Fold-out timeline with captions, headings, facts from book will be due in two weeks

II. ISLAM - continued
- continuing to learn about Islam before moving back to Medieval Europe
- video notes on History of Islam (key phrases)
- video notes on The Hajj (key phrases)
* watch, stop/discuss observerations with others, write notes

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
videos viewed today (no hot links; must cut and paste into url bar):

HISTORY OF ISLAM 1 of 10 (youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csojgoZvlz8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

Mecca (youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM81wroj_MQ&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ finish 30 words, definitions, sentences from last 3 chapters of Ind. Rdng Book - due FR
___ finish ATLAS mathematical observations from pages 36-37 (Population) - due FR

1/24/12 - TU

2012-01-25T17:21:00.000-08:00

* * * AUCTION MASK-MAKING CONTINUES !!!
They're looking great!

Today's activities are, again, geared so that students can work freely
AND still participate with mask-making without falling behind

I. VOCABULARY for this week (brief few minutes)
* No regular work packet this week
- take a few minutes to look over time tracker, organize self, look over homework
- 30 words from *last* three chapters of independent reading book
- include sentence in which word appears
- write out word, word part, and definition
* due Friday (we discussed how much to work on per night)

* extra credit opportunities for more words (with icons/illustrations)

II. view STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
* Focus on speach strategies, allusion, reference, structure of speech
- view first ten minutes or so of President Obama's SotUA
- dissect, discuss how he approached this speech, implications, etc.

III. OUTSIDERS
- work quietly finishing, then discuss in groups study questions CH 1
- # 3, 5, 7 are to be written in spirals, however
- begin reading Chpt 2 (teacher read aloud)
- write key word list as directed by teacher

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ FINISH INDEPENDENT READING BOOK (finish by TH)
___ FINISH BOOK RPT on Ind. Rdng Book (due TH)
___ look over/start ATLAS pages 36-37/ write 4-5 observations (due FR)
___ finish/continue. Rdng Book; begin 6-8 VOCAB WORDS from last three chapters (due FR)

** Please note that students have and will have time during class to work on all homework assignments, which should allow them to get ahead on "homework"

1/23/12 - MO

2012-01-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

* * * AUCTION MASK-MAKING BEGINS TODAY !!!

Today's activities are geared so that students can work freely
AND still participate with mask-making without falling behind

I. VOCABULARY for this week
* No regular work packet this week
- 30 words from *last* three chapters of independent reading book
- include sentence in which word appears
- write out word, word part, and definition
* due Friday (we discussed how much to work on per night)

* extra credit opportunities for more words (with icons/illustrations)

II. SOCIAL STUDIES
* No regular work packet this week
- create math-related statements based on images/facts
from pages 36-37 of your ATLAS, "Population"
- strive to compare countries, make comparisons
* due Friday (we discussed how much to work on per night)

III. OUTSIDERS
- finish reading Chpt 1 (silently)
- discuss in groups study questions CH 1
- # are to be written in spirals, however

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ continue to read/finish INDEPENDENT READING BOOK (finish by TH)
___ continue BOOK RPT on Ind. Rdng Book (due TH)
___ look over/start ATLAS pages 36-37/ write 4-5 observations (due FR)
___ review Ind. Rdng Book; begin 6-8 VOCAB WORDS from last three chapters (due FR)

** Please note that students have and will have time during class to work on all homework assignments, which should allow them to get ahead on "homework"

1/20/12 - FR

2012-01-20T09:30:00.000-08:00

* * * STAFF/VOLLEYBALL GAME * * *

- sorry folks, not sure I can stay long enough to be in the game

DUE: VOCAB FOR IND. RDNG BOOK (from 1st 3 chapters)
DUE: ATLAS WORKSHEET

I. END OF WEEK WRAP UP
- start class by organizing self
- get out work that is due today
- finish up some work, if able
- review/continue Book Report (due next TH)
- check tracker for completeness

II. OUTSIDERS - background/prep
- view several videos on life in 50's
- build background for novel's ground-breaking approach
- QW: Mistakes you've made
- teacher story/model;
- write general introduction about mistakes;
- then zero in on one story in particular

III. OUTSIDERS - chpt. 1 continued
- read aloud by teacher;
- answer CH. 1 Q's in groups
- write answers to # 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 (in that order)
- write answers IN LA spiral

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ plan time to finish Interactive Student Notebook pg. 55-59
for full points (finish by TUES)

___ review/complete some of Independent RDNG BOOK RPT PCKT
(due THUR)

1/19/12 - TH

2012-01-19T14:25:00.000-08:00

* * * AUCTION PROJECT BEGINS * * *

I. AUCTION PROJECT INTRODUCTION
- sets of masks
- think about designs and themes
- looking for designs that incorporate these color notions:
         b&w (monochromatic)
         metallic (golds, silvers, coppers, etc.)
         primary colors (red, yellow, blue, etc)
         tropical (wild oranges, purples, lime greens, etc.)

* come in on Monday with sketches and design ideas

II. INDEPENDENT READING BOOK
- continue to work on vocabulary
* 20 - 30 words from first three chapters of book
* interesting, powerful, challenging, unknown, colorful

WORD: Definition
SENTENCE in which the word appeared
* skip lines between each word

II.ISLAM
- continue reading HA, CHPT 9, 91.- 9.11
- continue HA: Interactive Student Notebook, pg. 55-59
* becomes homework if not finished; will check by next Tuesday

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ Continue to read INDEPENDENT READING BOOK (finish by next TH)

* should be half way into book or more by now
* 20-30 minutes per day/4 days per week
___ Finish vocabulary from first 3 chapters (due FR)

___ Finish ATLAS WKSHT (due FR)

1/18/12 - WE

2012-01-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

* * * LATE OPENING * * *

I. INDEPENDENT READING BOOK
- continue to work on vocabulary
* 20 - 30 words from first three chapters of book
* interesting, powerful, challenging, unknown, colorful

WORD: Definition
SENTENCE in which the word appeared
* skip lines between each word

II.QW: FAMILY/SELF
- work on introductions to above topics
- using adjectives to describe self or family members
- lead in to OUTSIDERS, chapter 1, first few pages

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ Continue to read INDEPENDENT READING BOOK (finish by next TH)
* should be half way into book or more by now
* 20-30 minutes per day/4 days per week
___ Continue/finish vocabulary from first 3 chapters (due FR)
___ Continue/finish ATLAS WKSHT (due FR)

1/17/12 - TU

2012-01-17T08:43:00.000-08:00

* * SNOWY CONDITIONS - BE CAREFUL OUT THERE * *

VOCABULARY

- No regular vocab this week
- Find 20-30 words from first 3 chapters of your current reading book
look for: interesting, challenging, new, jargon-related, powerful, colorful words
- write down word, sentence word appears in with page number in parentheses ( )
and definition of word
- vocabulary word should always be in caps, boxed, underlined, colored, or bold-face
- skip lines between words

II. ISLAM
- Interactive Student Notebook, pg. 55
- History Alive Chpt. 9 (Design Frame/Content Frame)
- Interactive Student Notebook pgs. 56-59

* all to be finished by Thursday end of class

1/13/12 - FR

2012-01-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

CHARACTER ANALYSIS CONTINUED
- last day to work together as a class
- after this, student must work during lunch, after school or during free time to complete

TEXT: 12-point, text font

1.5-2 line spacing

II. "I Have A Dream"
- view if we have time

1/12/12 - TH

2012-01-12T09:09:00.000-08:00

* * * GEOGRAPHY BEE TODAY * * *

>>> CONGRATULATIONS TO DYLAN CINDRICH, RWH SCHOOL CHAMP!!!

CHARACTER ANALYSIS WILL CONTINUE ON FRIDAY

I. VOCAB WEEK 9
- correct/compare in groups
- fix errors
* teacher has checked for on time completion
* yellow marks means NOT completed on time

** only 10 sentences due this week -- on CARS, the movie

** focus has been on the Character Analysis

II. LIBARY
- free choice book
- book report packet will be handed out on FR.
- due by end of day next library day (TWO WEEKS)

III. THE MIDDLE EAST
- history of Middle East last fifty years
- video notes
- background on where the Arab world is NOW
in relation to Middle Ages

1/11/12 - WE

2012-01-12T09:06:00.003-08:00

1/10/11 - TU

2012-01-12T09:06:00.001-08:00

1/9/12 - MO

2012-01-12T09:05:00.001-08:00

1/7/12 - FR

2012-01-12T09:04:00.001-08:00

Geobee In Class Competition

Continue Character Analysis (in class writing)

1/6/12 - TH

2012-01-06T08:40:00.000-08:00

* * * IN CLASS SPELLING BEE TODAY * * *

I. IN CLASS SPELLING BEE
- everyone competes
- have fun, relax, work on strategies
* if you are out, sit at desk and write down every word

* word list due with Word Search wkshts on Friday

II. TOY STORY CHARACTER ANALYSIS
- SSR a model of a strong Character Analysis
- Note format and structure
- Note how certain phrases are structured
- Note how Thesis Statement is actually title
* use as an example to guide you as you write

III. CARS CHARACTER ANALYSIS - rough draft
- Begin to write your rough draft
- leave margin on right (to add information later, write notes)
- consider double-spacing lines
- consider skipping lines between paragraphs (to add info later)

* * * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * * *

___ review notes for Cars - what do you need to use for your essay?

1/4/12 - WE

2012-01-06T08:28:00.001-08:00

I. SPELLING BEE WORD SEARCH
- a third word search review
- circle letters instead of entire word
- repeat letters in your head as you circle
- repeat word in your head or out loud as you finish
- practice spelling out loud with a partner

* study strategy to help with Spelling Bee Competition

* * IN CLASS SPELLING BEE THURSDAY , 1/5/12

II. MACBETH CHARACTER ANALYSIS
* prep for writing Cars Character Analysis
- SSR Macbeth essay
- answer Q's in completed, detailed sentences
- quote directly from the essay

** working on form and style of CA essays

III. CARS REVIEW

- Answer provided questions in groups

- writing not required (you may write answers at home as EC)
- QUICK WRITE in LA Spiral: What character will you write about? Why? What will you prove and how will you prove this? (thesis statement)

* information from all questions could, theoretically, be used in your character analysis

* * * * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * * * *

___ Continue Flash Cards from Spelling Bee list for Extra Credit
___ Finish SPELLING BEE REVIEW WORD SEARCHES (due FR)
___ Review CARS NOTES in language arts spiral

* * NO REGULAR VOCAB PACKET, CURRENT EVENTS OR GEOGRAPHY WKSHTS THIS WEEK. ALL WILL RETURN AFTER THE GEOBEE AND THE SPELLING BEE.

1/3/12 - TU

2012-01-06T08:27:00.000-08:00

* * * * * WELCOME BACK !!!

I. SPELLING BEE WS #1-2
- relaxing intro back to school
- circle letters instead of entire word
- repeat letters in your head as you circle
- repeat word in your head or out loud as you finish
- practice spelling out loud with a partner

* study strategy to help with Spelling Bee Competition

* * IN CLASS SPELLING BEE THURSDAY , 1/5/12

II. GEOGRAPHY BEE prep

* everything's scheduled on top of each other this week!

- peruse/skim ATLAS
- write in SS Journal 10 (minimum) True/False questions
- share at table
- thumbs up (true), thumbs down (false) voting
- Online 10-question multiple choice quiz
(National Geographic Website)
** IN CLASS GEOGRAPHY BEE FRIDAY

* * * * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * * * *

___ Continue Flash Cards from Spelling Bee list for Extra Credit
___ Finish SPELLING BEE REVIEW #1-2 WORD SEARCHES (due FR)
___ Review CARS NOTES in language arts spiral

* * NO REGULAR VOCAB PACKET, CURRENT EVENTS OR GEOGRAPHY WKSHTS THIS WEEK. ALL WILL RETURN AFTER THE GEOBEE AND THE SPELLING BEE.

12/8/11 - TH

2011-12-08T16:20:00.000-08:00

* * * HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLY @ 1:30 * * *

I. PREPOSITIONS - warm up
- group work on two word searches (preposition lists)
- Cornell-style notes on what prepositions are

II. Identifying Prepositions and Preposition Phrases, in class wksht
- use word searches as a reference
- show that you've read instructions by boxing verbs telling you what to do
and underlining details
- discuss/correct as a class

III. MIDDLE AGES PREPOSITION POEM
- create a list of significant nouns from novel
- review instructions and look at examples of preposition poems
- write 3-5 rough drafts of prepositions poems in SS Spiral
* not homework, although you could use work to turn into vocab sentences

* * * *
HOMEWORK - everything listed below is due tomorrow
* * * *

___ finish VOCAB SENTENCES (all about end of Middle Ages novel)
___ finish GEO CW: Antarctica
___ finish ATLAS WKSHT: Antarctica

11/7/11 - WE

2011-12-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

I. CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY
-example essay on Dar The Spear Thrower
* just read at this point; will answer Q's after DOL warm up

when finished reading pick up
I. GRAMMAR/PUNCTUATION WARM UP
- review proofreading rules with DOL sheet
- revise 10 sentences quietly, review as a class
- discuss proofreading marks

II. FAMILY TREE CHARACTER ANALYSIS
- quick write, more or less
- draft a character analysis of Tyler
- no more than 2 pages in LA spiral
- rough draft only; use example as a guide

11/6/11 - TU

2011-12-06T10:29:00.000-08:00

* * CONTINUING SECRET SANTA DONATION DRIVE (ends WED)
* * CONTINUING JENTEAL SOAPS fundraiser (ends FR)

> > > RENEW YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS ONLINE! seriously. Get that done.

I. MEDIEVAL CHURCH - WORD SEARCH
- warm up with word search and crossword on back
* get used to or become familiar with terms we'll be studying

II. THE POWER OF THE CHURCH
- skim and scan reading activity (building background info)
- Across The Centuries, pg. 382-385
- create FRAME on key terms, headings, subheadings
* design/review how information is arranged
* where can we find "so what? Why is this important?"

III. ROLE OF CHURCH IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE
- SSR read :
History Alive, chapter 3,
"The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe"

- begin: Interactive Student Notebook, pgs. 16-19
* will finish by Friday in class

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 7, D3 (due by TH)
___ begin/start some sentences on last few chapters/end of middle ages book
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CW: ANTARCTICA (due FR)
___ continue ATLAS WKSHT: ANTARCTICA (due FR)

12/5/11 - MO

2011-12-06T09:49:00.000-08:00

* * CONTINUING SECRET SANTA DONATION DRIVE (ends WED)
* * CONTINUING JENTEAL SOAPS fundraiser (ends FR)

> > > RENEW YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS ONLINE! seriously. Get that done.

I. VOCAB WEEK 7
- prequiz (hear and spell, guess definitiion)
- self-correct and complete WK 7 DAY 1 in class
* Day 2 is homework for MO night
* * SENTENCES THIS WEEK: Talk about end of Middle Ages Book

II. FAMILY TREE
- novel key word review (group)
- key plot events review (group)

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *
___ VOCAB WK 7 D1&2 - self-correct with dictionary (DUE TH)
___ begin/review GEOGRAPHY CW: ANTARCTICA (due FR)
___ begin/review ATLAS WKSHT: ANTARCTICA (due FR)

12/1/11 - TH

2011-12-01T09:32:00.000-08:00

END OF QUARTER ACTIVITY TODAY:
MOVIE @ ROSEWAY THEATER
THURSDAY, DEC. 1
$5.00 per student, concessions not included
6th-8th will eat lunch in classrooms, leaving for theater by 11:15-ish
* grab a sack lunch before school if you eat school meals
* study hall in Mr. Gentile's room

I. TRACKER CHECK IN
- fill in week's activities or homework
* weekly reflections on own

II. VOCABULARY WEEK 6
- group check/sentences
- walk about and use vocab words to explain your book to others
* sentences DUE FR (all about Middle Ages Book)

III. Middle Ages Book Check In
- quick write about the novel, your thoughts, experiences
- reflections, some plot and character
* if you didn't read this book, write about what happened
Why did you not read? What happened? What is your plan?

11/30/11 - WE

2011-11-30T12:37:00.000-08:00

language arts/grammar

I. ADJECTIVES (warm up)

- complete Piggy's Pumpkin Present CW

- complete Colorful Adjectives CW

* show you read instructions

by boxing verbs and underlining key details

* show you read the sentences and understand grammar parts

- write lower case (n) above nouns/ persons, places, things

- write (v) above verbs/action words

- write (adj) above adjectives/words that describe nouns

- write (adv) above adverbs/words that describe verbs/action

literature/language arts

II. FAMILY TREE CH 23-24

- listen to story, discuss character development

- Answer Q's as reading/discussion

* Tyler starts to become a fully changed character

* presents report; shows pride in Amish background

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ complete VOCAB WK 6 D4 & SELF-CORRECT w/dictionary (due TH)

___ begin/continue VOCAB WK6 SENTENCES (all about your Middle Ages book)

___ continue ATLAS WKSHT (due FR)

___ continue GEOGRAPHY CW (due FR)

* * * CURRENT EVENTS ARTICLES IN CLASS ON FRIDAY * * *

11/29/11 - TU

2011-11-29T13:03:00.000-08:00

END OF QUARTER ACTIVITY: MOVIE @ ROSEWAY THEATER
THURSDAY, DEC. 1
$5.00 per student, concessions not included
6th-8th will eat lunch in classrooms, leaving for theater by 11:15-ish
* grab a sack lunch before school if you eat school meals

I. TRACKER CHECK/WARM UP (5-10 minutes)
- look over tracker, homework from night before
- gloss over (quickly look over) vocab or geography wkshts
- correct/continue vocab or work on geography

social studies
II. LIFE OF A MIDDLE AGES NOBLE
- review key word list from previous week's video (silently)
- share/review in groups, answer questions, clearing up confusion
- WRITE 1-2 page draft "My Life As A Noble" in spiral
- first person narrative
- set up like an expository/informative essay, but in first person vernacular (voice)
- can include opinion/comments from you as Noble person
* USE KEY WORD LIST.

social studies
III. LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES: THE SERF
- video key word list
- lots of stop and discuss/share

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ complete VOCABULARY WEEK 6, DAY 3 - self-correct with dictionary (due TH)
___ continue ATLAS WKSHT (due FR)
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD (due FR)
___ start/continue VOCAB WEEK 6 SENTENCES - Middle Ages Bk talk (due FR)

11/28/11 - MO

2011-11-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

* FIRST DAY BACK AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK *

> > > DUE: TURKEY COLLAGE
> > > DUE: TURKEY POEM w/ signatures

I. VOCABULARY WEEK 6
- pre quiz & self-correct
- complete Day 1 IN class
* sentences will be about your Middle Ages Book

II. FAMILY TREE CH 22
- review story so far
- answer Q's as reading and in groups

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ complete VOCAB WK 6 D2 & SELF CORRECT (due TH)
___ review/begin GEOGRAPHY CW (due FR)
___ review/begin ATLAS WKSHT (due FR)
___ continue reading Middle Ages book (sentences about this book)

11/4/11 - FR

2011-11-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

END OF FIRST QUARTE - R NEXT WEEK

OAKS TESTING TWO WEEKS FROM NOW (Monday; Tuesday)

* * * ASSEMBLY DAY SCHEDULE SO THAT EVERYONE CAN SEE PLAY @1:15

I. .VOCABULARY WEEK 3
- group work/complete and correct

* may earn extra credit by taking home and writing original sentences

take home packet and turn in on Monday (won't be considered late)

* unfortunate lecture on how THIS is always going to be one of the

primary grading assignments, yet the last two weeks, students have been

blowing off this work; almost always SAME schedule every week

II. FAMILY TREE QUICK WRITE:
- If you could be any plant, what kind of plant would you be and why?
*leads in to theme of Chapter 16-17

II. FAMILY TREE CHPT. 16-17
- read aloud
- point out themes, symbols, author's style, etc.
- students answer questions as I read; also discuss in pairs

11/3/11 - TH

2011-11-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

I. SS QUICK WRITE: LOYALTY
- Interactive Student Notebook, page 11
- What do you think "loyalty" means?
What is it? Who deserves it? How does it come about?
Are we born with loyalty or does loyalty have to be taught?
etc.

II. MIDDLE AGES - intro
- SSR: CHPT 2 (build background information)
- video notes (key word):
Life In Middle Ages - Social Structure in Middle Ages
* key word list focuses on HOW to take notes from a video;
* references to structure of an essay; topic sentences, etc.

III. SOCIAL STRUCTURE IN MA
- complete pages 11-14, Interactive Student Notebook (History Alive)
* group/discussion work; solo if you choose

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *
___ complete VOCABULARY WEEK 3 pckt (due for group work on TH)
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CW: PRECIPITATION (due FR)

11/2/11 - WE

2011-11-05T19:44:00.001-07:00

11/1/11 - TU

2011-11-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

* * * THE DAY AFTER ALL HALLOW'S EVE * * *
> > > CONFERENCE REMINDERS WILL GO HOME ON WEDNESDAY

I. IMPACT OF VIKING ATTACKS ON MEDIEVAL EUROPE
- Cornell Note lecture (teacher led)
- leads into development of Feudalism

II. MIDDLE AGES IN EUROPE
- preview Illuminated Manuscript, HA, pg. 17, Ch2
- what do we learn about life in Middle Ages from this illustration
- SSR: read HA, CH2, pg. 21-27 (build background knowledge)
- view History of Middle Ages (key word list)

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ finish VOCAB WEEK 3, DAY 1 (self-check with dictionary)
___ complete VOCAB WEEK 3, DAYS 2-3 (self-check with dictionary)
___ continue GEO CROSSWORD: PRECIPITATION (due FR)

10/31/11 - MO

2011-10-31T11:19:00.000-07:00

* * If you want to improve your grade on anything,
you simply have to redo it (first quarter)

I. VOCABULARY WEEK 3
- pre-quiz
- self-correct
- complete/work on D1 in class
* since it's Halloween, obviously, getting D2 done tonight might be tough
* plan on finishing D2 on Tues night

II. WATCHER IN THE WOODS
* turn in Scene Bats and Scary Words materials
- view dvd; movie of fear and suspense
* how does the director create these moods
* difference gore, suspense, terror

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
On Halloween? Really?
We'll make time for Vocab D1-2 in class
Geography CW's not due until Friday
Current Events articles will be handed out on Tues.
BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES ON HALLOWEEN

10/28/11 - FR

2011-10-31T10:49:00.003-07:00

* * * DANCE TODAY * * *

10/27/11 - TH

2011-10-31T10:49:00.001-07:00

10 /26/11 - WE

2011-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

* * * PICTURE RETAKES THURS 10/27 * * *

I. VOCAB WARM UP
- work on SCARY WORDS word search and definitions list
* know definitions
- begin to write sentences using words; story if you feel up to it.

II. SCARY STORIES
- read one of two stories
- review story with someone who read same tale
- Share plot of story with someone who didn't read it

III. WRITE SCARY STORY (prewrite)
- begin to draft ideas for a very short scary story
- must include the following six words:
candy corn, cat, scream, puddle,
bobble-head, potato
* draft story ideas for writing on Thursday

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ finish matching words to SCARY WORD DEFINITION LIST
* students should be nearly done or finished with sentences/story from today
* finish CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BY THURSDAY

10/25/11 - TU

2011-10-25T10:56:00.000-07:00

* * * PICTURE RETAKES THURS 10/27 * * *

I. VOCAB WARM UP
- work on SCARY WORDS word search and definitions list
* know definitions

II. VIKINGS
- group talk: What do you know about the Vikings?
- Who were they? When were they? Why did they appear?
How did they appear? What impact did they have? etc.
- READ ENCYCLOPEDIA ARTICLE (SSR)
- Cornell Notes overview (teacher led)
- Cornell Notes on section of choice (independent)
* place into SS Spiral as a flip page

III. DARK AGES Part 8 of 10, video
- key word list

* * *

HOMEWORK

* * *

___ continue to read SCARY WORD DEFINITION LIST
___ match words from WORD SEARCH to definitions
* students are asking me about the story OR sentences without finishing matching

* finish CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BY THURSDAY

10/24/11 - MO

2011-10-25T10:23:00.003-07:00

10/21/11 - FR

2011-10-25T10:23:00.001-07:00

10/20/11 - TH

2011-10-20T09:31:00.000-07:00

* * * GRANDPARENTS DAY FRIDAY * * *
* * * GENTILE WILL BE OUT FOR THE DAY, UNFORTUNATELY * * *

social studies/vocabulary
I. CHARLEMAGNE - word search
- warm up with words we will see in reading article and hear in video
- begin to get a sense of ideas and concepts, recognize challenging words

social studies/reading
II. CHARLEMAGNE - encyclopedia article & FRAME
- where does article start and end? rvw format of encyclopedia piece
- read silently; no talking
- teacher led FRAME/outline note-taking
* idea is to read section first, THEN go back and take notes

social studies/note-taking
III. CHARLEMAGNE - Dark Ages video
- view Dark Ages 7of10
- key word list notes

10/19/11 - WE

2011-10-19T21:42:00.000-07:00

* * * LATE OPENING * * *

literature/literary elements
I. FAMILY TREE - CH10-11 rvw
- discuss questions at tables; use details; no quick answers
* key word here is discussion...on the novel.

literature/reading
II. FAMILY TREE - CH 11
-bring up idea of parallel events as part of writing style
- appropriate metaphors "fussing like chickens," "crabby like a wet cat"
- answer questions as we read; discuss/share at tables at intervals

* CHECKING PROGRESS OF VOCABULARY DURING CLASS. VOCABULARY IS INTENDED TO BE COMPLETED ONE PAGE PER DAY. WEEK 2, DAY 2 AND 3 SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. IF THERE ARE ISSUES, PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CONTACT ME, WRITE A NOTE OR TALK TO ME YOURSELF.

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 2, Day 4
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: RAILROADS (due by FR)
___ continue POLITICAL CARTOON worksheet (due by FR)
___ continue to read CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BOOK (20-30 min/night)

10/18/11 - TU

2011-10-19T21:34:00.000-07:00

social studies
I. DARK AGES WORD SEARCH
- warm up with word search
* words that will be spoken/appear in the video today

social studies/language arts
II. DARK AGES parts 1-3 of 10
- key word list
- opening is like the introduction of an essay
- sets viewers up for topics to be explored in depth
- review of fall of Rome, consequences of this fall
- life in Europe after fall of Rome was often tough, violent, short
- rise of warlords, the Frankish tribes (barbarians)
- rise of Christian church as a glue to hold together/bind societies

social studies/language arts
II. DARK AGES - "Where I'm From" Poem
-review "Where I'm From" examples; look at form
- think back to poems you wrote in 6th grade about yourself
- notice how there are at least two lines that offer details for each idea
- write a rough draft (no final) "Where I'm From" poem from perspective
of someone who lived in Europe after the fall
* looking for descriptive, vivid images on each line, using key word list

* No final copy at this stage; this is NOT homework

* point is to work on fast rough drafts/being quick, efficient writers

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 2, Day 3
___ start/review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: RAILROADS (due by FR)
___ start/review POLITICAL CARTOON worksheet (due by FR)
___ continue to read CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BOOK (20-30 min/night)

10/17/11 - MO

2011-10-17T23:20:00.000-07:00

language arts/vocabulary
I. WEEK TWO - PREQUIZ
- hear the words, try to spell
- hear the word used in a sentence, guess at a meaning
- discuss word at table
- self-correct spelling with pckt

* complete Day 1 in class, Day 2 homework, Monday night

literature/language arts
II. FAMILY TREE - CH 11
- review list of Big Ideas/Themes in Literature
- circle all that you think apply to Family Tree
- prioritize 20 on back side
- choose/determine top 3 themes in story so far
* must be able to use information/facts from text as proof

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 2, Day 2
___ review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: RAILROADS (due by FR)
___ review POLITICAL CARTOON worksheet (due by FR)
___ continue to read CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BOOK (20-30 min/night)

10/14/11 - FR

2011-10-17T23:12:00.003-07:00

10/13/11 - TH

2011-10-13T11:41:00.000-07:00

* * * * NO SCHOOL FRIDAY * * * *

language arts/vocabulary
I. VOCABULARY WEEK 1
- correct at tables; turn in to teacher

II. LIBRARY
- check out a Classics Illustrated Novel
- choice book within that series
- look over options at tables
* stronger readers/TAG readers will be asked
to seek out original novels for comparison

literature/speaking
III. BOOK TALKS
- groups of three;
- score presenters, using rubric
- discuss basic literary elements of a story
- plot, character, setting, etc.
- self assess, also

10/12/11

2011-10-12T09:29:00.001-07:00

* * * * *
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY - whoop whoop!
* * * * *
language arts/grammar
I. ADVERB review
- "Function of Adverbs" quick wksht
- "Adjectives and Adverbs" quick
- "Adverbs Add A Lot" Crossword Puzzle
! ! wksht- read instructions!
- box verbs that tell you to do something, underline details
- box key words or terms, underline details/definition
* shows that you read instructions and examples

language arts/reading
I. FAMILY TREE - CH 10
- review chapter 7-9
- jot down nouns, adverbs, adjectives, verbs

10/12/11

2011-10-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

10/11/11 - TU

2011-10-12T09:07:00.001-07:00

* * * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * * *
___ review/correct VOCAB WEEK 1 DAY 1 (use dictionary to verify meaning)
___ complete/self-correct VOCAB WEEK 1 DAY 2 (WK 1, Days 1-4 due Th)
___ continue to read/finish FREE CHOICE BOOK (book talks We-Th)

10/10/11 - MO

2011-10-10T11:01:00.003-07:00

* * * PROGRESS REPORTS THIS WEEK * * *

I. Warm Up
- visual word pictures
* gets association juices flowing

language arts/vocabulary
II. VOCABULARY PRE QUIZ #1
- Week 1 PreQuiz (hear words, guess spelling, guess definition)
- become familar with guessing strategies
- correct spelling only
- glance at definitions in matching section to see if you were close

* this will be the vocabulary packet style for rest of year
* it is like a math formula; must follow steps; it is a process
* process works, however!

language arts/vocabulary
III. VOCABULARY DAY 1-2
- walk through VOCAB WEEK 1, DAY 1 (teacher model/talk aloud)
- work in groups or at tables to complete DAY 2 (usually Mon. HW)

(1) Read paragraph 2x to see how words are used;
(2) Box or underline words IN the paragraph
(3) take definitions in the matching and insert them into the sentences
to begin to guess which definitions fit which words.
(4) work on matching at same time; narrowing down choices
(5) check matching with dictionary AFTER guesses made;
(6) complete fill in the blank section; underline key words that give you answer
(7) box idiom, underline definition (read idiom sentence)
(8) Find synonyms or same meaning words in list at very bottom
* circle letter and write the word next to new definition
*underline key word in definition that helped you make the connection

* * * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * * *
___ review/correct VOCAB WEEK 1 DAY 1 (use dictionary to verify meaning)
___ complete/self-correct VOCAB WEEK 1 DAY 2 (WK 1, Days 1-4 due Th)
___ continue to read/finish FREE CHOICE BOOK (book talks We-Th)

10/7/11 - FR

2011-10-10T11:01:00.001-07:00

10/6/11 - TH

2011-10-10T11:00:00.001-07:00

10/5/11 - WE

2011-10-05T10:43:00.000-07:00

vocab/language arts
I. DICTIONARY/VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDING
- DICTIONARY: Word Meanings wksht.
- words with different meanings is a theme in FT
- focus on determining intended word meaning based on context
* work on VOCAB (due TH) when finished

organization
II. LANGUAGE ARTS SPIRAL
- create table of contents
- begin to think about performance/points
- self score as we walk through criteria
* creates greater awareness of work effort and quality

literary studies
III. FAMILY TREE - CH 9
- review Ch. 8 Q's (groups)
- review purpose of Ch. 8: question of what is an ordinary American
- QW: What IS an "ordinary American"
- read Ch. 9 with questions in front of students as we read

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *
___ complete VOCAB (pckt due TH)
___ continue/review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: VEGETATION (due FR)

10/4/ 11 - TU

2011-10-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

* * * MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET DUE TODAY ***

Wooo-hoooo! It's done at last!

language arts/vocabulary
I. VOCABULARY
- look over vocab (since MiB was priority last night)
- review and discuss answers with table mates
- say and discuss words/word parts/definitions
- work out discrepancies and find correct answers
* vocab due completed by Thursday, start of class

social studies
II. SOCIAL STUDIES SPIRAL REVIEW
- create table of contents; review work so far
- teacher model and discusses process

* if you are missing work, you'll still put in ToC

but will have to copy or recreate from someone

* frames and Interactive Student Notebook work not included

social studies
II. ANCIENT ROME - video
Ancient Civilizations for Children: Rome
- key word list on Ancient Rome Video
- teacher led; how to take notes on a video
- just like an essay - starts with an introduction
- skip lines when a new topic/subject is introduced
- these would be new "paragraphs" in writing
* this kind of note-taking can lead to independent, thoughtful,
detailed essays or reports

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *
___ continue VOCAB, pages 3-5 (pckt due TH)
___ continue/review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: VEGETATION (due FR)

10/3/11 - MO

2011-10-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

* * * MiB due Tuesday * * *
- take a deep breath, review instructions and check list
- PRIORITIZE last minute work (most import pieces first)

social studies/language arts
I. MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET
- review instructions and check list
- independent work time
* focus on in-depth introduction and end not
* look at depth of chapters

language arts/vocabulary
II. VOCABULARY - more prefixes/suffixes
- hear vocab words and word parts
- guess at spelling and meaning
* Vocab due completed Thursday

social studies

III. GEOGRAPHY MAP

- read/observe map and answer crossword Q's
* Geography Map due completed Friday

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *

___ FINALIZE ANY LAST MINUTE MiB WORK

___ Look over VOCAB (More Prefix/Suffix Work); peruse

___ Look over GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD PUZZLE: VEGETATION

9/30/11 - FR

2011-09-30T15:59:00.000-07:00

* * Due to 1/2 class having "another" project due on Monday, MiB now due on Tuesday * *

literature/reading
I. FAMILY TREE, CHAPTER 8
- rvw chapter 6-7 Q's (group work)
- QW: What would you do if you were
in Tyler's Stoudt's shoes? How would
you react in her situation?
- read Chpt. 8 and answer Q's as we read

II. LIBRARY/MiB WORK TIME
- MiB work time for 1st core
- 2nd core checks out Free Choice book, then can work on MiB

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *
___ MiB MiB MiB - finalizing final pieces

9/29/11 - TH

2011-09-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

* * * CRUNCH TIME FOR MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET * * *
** BACKWARDS PLAN -- what's left and how much time do you budget for it?

vocabulary
I. VOCAB turn in
- teacher will check and mark for completion
- students discuss and self-correct/compare answers in table groups
* seeing, hearing and talking about the words and word parts!

II. LIBRARY
- FREE CHOICE CHECK OUT (1st Core)
* work on MiB or read from book silently

- CENSORSHIP PRESENTATION (2nd Core)
* 2nd core will get to check out books at end of day, Friday
* Book Talks will be expectation in two weeks

III. MiB/ASSIGNMENT SCORING DISCUSSION
- When 9 chapters is asked for, that is the top number.
- 7-8 chapters would still be passing, just not at an A level
- DO NOT GIVE UP ON AN ASSIGNMENT IF YOU HIT THE DEADLINE
AND ARE NOT COMPLETELY DONE
- 20-30 glossary words is top level for highest scores
- 14-15 is still a passing grade
** strive for an A, but understand your time constraints
*** NEATNESS and ORGANIZATION COUNT

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ MiB: ____(student choice) ___ (Due October 3) -- students finalizing pages this week
___ MiB: ____(student choice) ___ (Due October 3) -- students finalizing pages this week

9/28/11 - WE

2011-09-28T16:00:00.000-07:00

* * * CRUNCH TIME FOR MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET * * *
** BACKWARDS PLAN -- what's left and how much time do you budget for it?

vocabulary
I. VOCAB check in
- take a few minutes to look over vocab, figure out what's left to do
- get one or two more answers written in before class starts
* coming into class is not socialize loudly time. Enter class, open tracker,
look over work or expectations (3rd day we've done this)

language arts/poetry
II. FOG by Carl Sandburg
- look at images of cats and fog (make associations)
- read Fog silently, then discuss and annotate in groups
- teacher-led lecture on breaking down poem and metaphor
- connect FOG to Tyler Stoudt's life (from Family Tree)

literature
III. FAMILY TREE - CH. 6 (Tells Casey Her Amish Secret)
- Discuss/review Chapter 5 Q's (table discussion)
- Listen to Ch. 6, answer Q's as we read
- QW: reaction to Ch. 6
- Discuss/Review Ch. 6 Q's (table discussion)

literature
III. FAMILY TREE - CH. 7 (Tyler goes through Mama's trunk)
- continue to mention/point out how author uses words
- tree/person motif (imagery to compare humans to trees)
- continue to study/point out impact of adjectives used in story

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

___ complete/finish last pages of VOCAB - ologies, phobias, root words (due TH)
___ MiB: ____(student choice) _______ (Due October 3) -- students finalizing pages this week
___ MiB: ____(student choice) _______ (Due October 3) -- students finalizing pages this week

9/27/11 - TU

2011-09-27T13:50:00.000-07:00

* * * CRUNCH TIME FOR MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET * * *

vocabulary
I. VOCAB check in
- review pages 1-3 to see completion
- work on Vocab briefly
* lecture on importance of doing a bit of vocab EACH night
not all at once the night before assignment is due

social studies
II. MAP of MEDITERRANEAN
- Geography Challenge #1 from AH Ch1
- map of Mediterranean -- label and answer Q's
* label first in light pencil
* answer questions in groups/discussion
* trace over borders in dark pencil for effect
* water is ALWAYS blue on maps; just sayin'

9/26/11 - MO

2011-09-27T13:35:00.000-07:00

MiB's DUE OCTOBER 3 (NEXT WEEK)

* FINALIZE MIB CHAPTERS THIS WEEK (GOAL FOR WEEK)

> > > > LIBRARY PRESENTATION Mo (1st Core)

* * * 2nd core will see same presentation TH

* * * FREE CHOICE BOOK CHECK OUT THIS WEEK

vocabulary/reading
I. VOCABULARY REVIEW: mal-, male-, mis-
- group work/participation skill-building
- review answers at tables; discuss any discrepancy answers
- talk about the word and meanings
* focus on working together as a group; discussion is not arguing

II. CENSORSHIP (presentation)
- Multnomah County Library Guest Speaker (first core)
* second core gets to work on MiB and Vocab

* * * *

HOMEWORK

* * * *

___ VOCAB pgs. 1-3 (Latin Roots) pckt due TH
___ MiB: (one specific item you can achieve tonight)
___ MiB: (one specific item you can finish tonight)

** PLAN homework according to time available and list of items remaining to do

2011-09-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

* * TEAM TIME TODAY @ 1:45 * *

DUE > > > 7-9 ROUGH DRAFT Chapters of MiB
* rough drafts are messy, sloppy, have mistakes. BUT they also give you something to work with.

* rough drafts may not be entirely complete, but they give you an idea of what you need to work on
* rough drafts help show you how much you have written and what will fit in your booklet

social studies/reading
I. MIB ENCYCLOPEDIA RESEARCH/WORK TIME - read (in class)
* RVWING CHECKLIST & SETTING A GOAL FOR THE DAY
- keeping an open mind to a VARIETY of resources (online/encyclopedia/etc.)
- using an encyclopedia for ideas on how to divide a person's life into 9 chapters
- using an encyclopedia for possible TIMELINE ideas
- using an encyclopedia for possible MAP ideas
- continuing to develop GLOSSARY *as* you read; multi-tasking
and recognizing new/challenging words

reading/literature

III. FAMILY TREE CH 5
- review of questions

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ Continue to work on MiB IF you have set up your work week to include time Sa-Su
Always keep in mind family obligations and include your parents in your planning
YOU determine which specific chapters and elements to work on
Set achievable goals (you can't do "everything" in one sitting. Doesn't work that way)

9/22/11 - TH

2011-09-22T08:46:00.000-07:00

* * PICTURE DAY * *
9:55 (am) / 1:45 (pm)

DUE > > > VOCABULARY (mal-, male-, mis-)

social studies
I. LEGACY OF ANCIENT ROME - lecture notes
- cornell-style notes overview of Ancient Roman Empire
- definitions/vocab in spiral
- empire, republic, dictatorship

social studies
II. LEGACY OF ROME
- review frames from HA: Ch1
- discuss how to use frame to organize an essay
- draft 1 page *quick* essay on the legacy of Rome
* intended for spiral, not typed or extensive revision process
* more of an in depth Quick Write

social studies/language arts
II. MINI ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET
- review of checklist and timeline of days until due
- encyclopedia research on person
* how encyclopedias and Tables of Contents can
help YOU organize your booklet
* due to pictures, we actually had very little time to work on MiB today

* * *
HOMEWORK
* * *
___ Continue to work on MiB
YOU determine which specific chapters to work on
* 7-9 rough drafts due on Friday.

9/22/11 - WE

2011-09-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

** BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT **

9/20/11 - TU

2011-09-22T08:38:00.003-07:00

9/19/11 - MO

2011-09-22T08:38:00.001-07:00

9/13/11

2011-09-13T23:59:00.001-07:00

9/12/11

2011-09-13T23:58:00.003-07:00

9/6/11 - 9/9/11

2011-09-13T23:58:00.001-07:00

CLASS MATERIALS LIST

2011-09-13T23:57:00.003-07:00

WELCOME TO 2011-12 7th GRADE CORE

2011-09-13T23:57:00.001-07:00

6/2/11 - TH

2011-06-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

I. LILY or ASHER ACROSTIC
- warm up
- write an acrostic of either Asher or Lily
- two characters who are foils to Jonas
- We also learn about community from them
- try to complete/discuss crossword puzzle

II. I AM JONAS POEM
- write draft of I am Jonas Poem
- rough draft; FINAL due next TUES.
* character analysis poem

III. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAMES: ASHER
- Cornell Notes
- Teacher Led

IV. THE GIVER -- SSR
- read up to end of Chapter 10

6/1/11 - WE

2011-06-01T08:39:00.001-07:00

I. THE GIVER
- read up to, but no further than end of CH. 7-8 (don't start 9)
- discuss questions on page 61 (groups)

II. THE GIVER - LILY
- Quick Write: What is the reason the author chose Lily's name?
- Describe Lily and how her name might be symbolic
- How does Lily function in the novel?
- CORNELL NOTES; teacher-led lecture on topic

III. VOCABULARY WEEK 26
- Work on Vocabulary
* this week's sentences are about whatever you are reading; free read week

5/31/11 - TUE

2011-06-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

I. REFORMATION (introduction)
- word search to introduce terms/ideas
- use dictionary/textbooks to look up words
- write down at least 2-3 definitions
- try to complete/discuss crossword puzzle

II. REFORMATION - SSR
- count off, read individual pages of chapter on Reformation
- take notes (key words) to verbally summarize
- gather with students who read same page; summarize, discuss
- share with others who did not read same page

III. REFORMATION - HERE I STAND video
- view 1950's scene of Martin Luther's stand before the Diet of Worms
- pause, point out details/explain, view
- 95 Theses (rap), which summarizes entire chapter (as it turns out)

IV. VOCAB WEEK 26
- no prequiz
- sentences are on whatever you are reading this week

* No GEO CW
* No ATLAS WS

5/23/11 - MO

2011-05-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

* WALKING FIELD TRIP TO MADISON on THURS. 5/26 (music)
* AVID FIELD TRIP to OSU on WED. 5/25

I. GIVER: JOBS
- list out jobs and careers
- discuss/list top jobs-worst jobs
- QW: "When I Grow Up..."

I. GIVER: SSR
- read up to but no further than end of chapter 6

III. VOCAB WEEK 25

* no prequiz this week
- read aloud/repeat words
- complete Day 1 (self-correct)
- Day 2 is Monday HW

5/1911 - TH

2011-05-19T12:15:00.001-07:00

* NOT A SOCIAL STUDIES DAY TODAY *

- we'll focus on the Giver and several other "housekeeping" issues

I. THE GIVER - quick write
- QW: "In a Perfect World"
- share in groups; share as a class
* turn in to teacher at end

II. THE GIVER - SSR CH 1-2
- read silently up to the end of chapter 2
- discuss margin questions on pages 1-4 at table
- list pages read today in Time Tracker

III. TIME TRACKER CHECK IN
- trade tracker with student across from you
- score another student's tracker, week May 9-13th

IV. CORRECT/DISCUSS VOCAB WEEK 24 PACKETS
- trade papers, correct another student's words and definitions
- converse, check with, discuss answers at table.

V read POETRY SCRAPBOOKS
- enjoy cookies while reading
- write comments on sticky notes and place in poetry scrapbooks

* * * *
HOMEWORK
* * * *

* * No Geo Crossword or Atlas Worksheet this week

___ continue to READ WORLD-WAR-related NOVEL
___ continue/finish VOCAB WK 24 SENTENCES - about WW NOVEL (due FR)