TUESDAY:
7th Grade Reading- Begin the Webquest for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Go to http://questgarden.com/124/04/4/110412082702/ then follow the directions beginning in the Introduction tab, Task tab, and then the Process tab. You will need to copy and paste the questions in the Process tab to a pages document, follow the informational links, and answer the questions on the pages document. The webquest is due at the beginning of class on Thursday.
8th Grade Reading- Begin the Webquest for Seven Daughters and Seven Sons. Go to http://questgarden.com/124/04/4/110412082139/ then follow the directions beginning in the Introduction tab, Task tab,and then the Process tab. Be sure to scroll down once you have linked to the information resources and follow the links built into the article to answer questions in the Explorer's Log.
The Webquest will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday.
6th Grade Reading- We will begin with a 5 minute pod share of storm stories that students are recalling from this past weekends storms. Next, we will picture walk through the story, Storm chasers. Students will make predictions about whether the story is fiction or non-fiction and why they made their prediction. They will also record three things they think they will learn about from this story, this will be followed by sharing our predictions.
6th Grade Language- Bellringer: copy spelling into planners and complete worksheet 280. We will then work on pronunciation and definitions of our spelling words through discussion. We will correct DOL, Day 2, sentences 1 and 2. Finally, we will go over the requirements for the Hero paper, the rough draft is due on Thursday.
MY HERO
You will be required to write a one page paper about the person that you have selected as your hero. WARNING: Your paper may be published! Please be thoughtful as you choose your hero and reflect on why this person is a hero to you.
Use the brainstorming and pre-writing activities we have done to write your paper:
- Select your hero
- State how you know this person
- Write an explanation of at least three ways this person is a hero in your eyes, TWO (2) of those explanations should include specific character traits this person possesses.
- Your paper should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font
The rough draft is due on Thursday, April 15, 2011.
WEDNESDAY:
7th Grade Reading: We will work on completing the Webquest today, it will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday to be used for discussion.
8th Grade Reading: We will work on completing the Webquest today, it will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday to be used for discussion.
6th Grade Reading: We will read aloud, Storm Chasers today. Students will stop after each section to summarize and highlight what they have learned from the non-fiction text.
HOMEWORK: Students will be assigned a comprehension worksheet to recall facts from the story, due Thursday.
6th Grade Language: Spelling pre-test today! We will correct DOL Day 3, sentences 1 and 2. We will continue in the book, Don't You Know There's A War On?. Students will read 76 - 82, work on vocabulary and answer comprehension questions. They will also be required to continue entering text on the descriptive writing worksheet.
7th Grade Language: Spelling pre-test today! We will correct DOL Day 3, sentences 1 and 2. Students will continue work on their rough draft which is due at the end of the class today (Wednesday).
THURSDAY:
7th Grade Reading: Bellringer- Intro. questions for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. We will then begin with discussion based on the completed Webquest and the introduction questions. The books will be distributed today and chapter 1 will be read aloud in class. Students will complete the setting portion of the novel packet and answer questions for chapter 1.
8th Grade Reading: We will begin today with discussion based on the completed Webquest. Students will be introduced to ongoing assignments they will complete as the novel is read. Chapter 1 will be read aloud to page 27 and vocabulary and questions will be assigned.
6th Grade Reading: Bellringer- Haikus worksheet. We will read aloud the weather poetry on pages 74-75. Students will discuss known types of poetry. We will then work on writing weather poetry.
HOMEWORK: weather poem will be due on Friday.
6th Grade Language: Bellringer- Spelling worksheet, page 282. We will correct DOL Day 4, sentences 1 and 2. Students will continue work on the assignment reading to page 102 and continuing work on vocabulary and comprehension followed by discussion.
HOMEWORK: Spelling final, Stem test week 14, and DOL quiz tomorrow.
7th Grade Language: Bellringer- Spelling worksheet, Silly Spelling. We will correct DOL Day 4, Sentences 1 and 2. Students will peer edit their rough drafts.
HOMEWORK: Spelling final, Stem test week 14, and DOL quiz tomorrow.
FRIDAY:
7th Grade Reading: Students will work on vocabulary for Chapter 1 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
HOMEWORK: Vocabulary test on Monday.
8th Grade Reading: Bellringer- On page 3, Buran says, "O my children, the ways of Allah are beyond human understanding. What we imagine to be a blessing can actually be a curse, and what we suppose to be a curse may blossom into a blessing." Explain what she means by this, give a personal example of how this may apply to you.
Students will be assigned to read pages 28 - 49 and answer short essay questions based on the reading assignment.
6th Grade Reading: Bellringer- Picture walk pages 4 - 9, Space Trash. We will then read aloud the story and complete a graphic organizer to aid comprehension.
6th Grade Language: Bellringer- Five minute test review. Spelling test, DOL test, Stem week 14 test.
HOMEWORK: Copy DOL and spelling for next week from the BLOG. This MUST be done on a separate sheet of paper in your own handwriting, NO COPY AND PASTE!!!
7th Grade Language: Bellringer- Five minute test review. Spelling test, DOL test, Stem week 14 test.
HOMEWORK: Copy DOL and spelling for next week from the BLOG. This MUST be done on a separate sheet of paper in your own handwriting. NO COPY AND PASTE!!!
6th Grade Spelling
transform
deject
destruct
detour
transmit
default
describe
defend
transplant
descend
derail
defrost
transcript
deploy
dethrone
deodorize
transatlantic
decompose
decrease
transaction
7th Grade Spelling
groceries
absence
graduate
honestly
applications
principles
extremely
funeral
absolute
assignment
foundation
fuel
alligators
carriage
sepulchral
fortune
horror
commercial
institute
sturgeon
DOL IS CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK'S BLOG-IF YOU LOST YOURS, YOU WILL NEED TO RETURN TO LAST WEEK'S BLOG TO RE-DO IT>
I'm about to teach middle school as a first time teacher, and my principal said I would be teaching Reading Language arts. What is the difference between English Language Arts(ELA) and Reading(RLA)?
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