This week will be a busy week for certain with all of the festivities of homecoming. Make sure you keep up with your assignments so that you get to enjoy all of the events!
If you are not seeing your classes schedule, make sure you scroll to the bottom of the page. Posts will be in the following order: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading followed by 6th grade language and then 7th language.
6th Grade Reading:
Monday, October 3rd: Using the Venn diagram in your Sara, Plain and tall packet, we will compare life on the prairie to life in Maine. We will begin work on Chapter 3 using our packets to complete the following: Read the chapter and answer questions. HOMEWORK: Finish chapter 3 work, use your advertisement to create a poster including words and a picture.
Tuesday, October 4th: We will begin the day by completing the chapter 3 journal entry in our packets, and discussing events that occurred in the chapter. Next, we will define the word paddock, and begin reading chapter 4. Chapter 4 work will include: reading the chapter, completing the vocabulary page, question page, title and summary pages. HOMEWORK: Complete pages of Chapter 4 not finished during class.
Wednesday, October 5th: Students will answer the journal questions in their unit packet, create a chapter 4 title, and summarize what they have read. Next, we will define the word, dune. Today students will read Chapter 5 and answer the questions in the unit packet on page 17. HOMEWORK: Students will finish any of the Chapter 5 work not finished in class.
Thursday, October 6th: We will begin the class by completing the journal entry on page 18 of student packets. We will discuss the reading assignment and make connections to the chapters covered this week. The class will conclude with DEAR.
Friday, October 7th: There will be no 6th grade reading today due to homecoming activities.
7th Grade Reading:
Monday, October 3rd:
Students will begin the class by sharing their storm stories with an aisle partner. Next, they will exchange papers with an appointed partner and peer edit for colorful language. Students should look for words that could be replaced with more descriptive language. As time permits, students will read aloud 179 - 198. HOMEWORK: Students will be assigned to re-write their storm stories replacing words and phrases with more colorful language.
Tuesday, October 4th:
We will again use our storm stories papers to locate and circle at least three examples of colorful language. We will work with a partner to find additional parts in our stories to replace words with colorful language. Students will continue to read aloud pages 170 - 198. HOMEWORK: Students will be responsible for completing the reading assignment if not completed during class. They will also be assigned to type a final draft of their storm story.
Wednesday, October 5th:
We will begin the class by making a list of ways that the author has shown us Esperanza has changed. Students will then share their lists aloud. Next, we will continue in our book by reading pages 199 - 213 and answering the assigned questions for discussion. HOMEWORK: Students will complete the reading of pages 199 - 213 on their own, answering questions as they read.
Thursday, October 6th:
Using the article posted on the SMARTboard, students will record facts about pneumonia during the 1930's. We will then discuss the health of Esperanza's mother and whet the effects of her illness have been on Esperanza. HOMEWORK: Students will read 214 - 233 and answer the assigned questions.
Friday, October 7th:
The bellringer today will be to write a stage 1 paragraph explaining how they believe Mexican's are treated today compared to the way they were treated in our novel. Students will use the final pages of the reading assignment to be taught about how the author used a cliffhanger.
8th Grade Reading:
Monday, October 3rd: Students will work in their assigned groups to prepare a presentation that will teach the class about different types of persuasive techniques used by the media. They will be required to identify their technique, define it, and share at least three examples of the technique in use in a present day advertisement.
Tuesday, October 4th: We will begin class today by labeling a paper with the the 5 different types of persuasive techniques. Each group will give their 5 minute presentation today. Students will need to write a definition for each technique as it is presented on the paper they prepared.
Wednesday, October 5th: We will discuss how persuasive techniques are used in the novel. HOMEWORK: Read pages 118 - 139 and record/describe the techniques they see used as they read.
Thursday, October 5th: Students will begin the class by sharing with aisle partners techniques they saw used in the reading assignment. This will be followed by further discussion of the reading assignment. HOMEWORK: Read pages 140 - 160. Record the names of students interviewed by the principal and summarize their responses to questions asked by the principal. Students should also summarize the conclusion made by the principal following the interviews.
Friday, October 6th: There will be no 8th grade reading today due to homecoming activities.
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6th and 7th Grade Language:
Monday, October 3rd:
Bellringer: Copy vocabulary and DOL from the SMARTboard. Correct vocabulary and DOL. Students will take the final test on our introduction to parts of speech unit. HOMEWORK: none
Tuesday, October 4th:
Bellringer: Copy vocabulary and DOL from the SMARTboard. Correct vocabulary and DOL. Begin unit on Parts of a Sentence and where do parts of speech fit into each part. HOMEWORK: Review sheet for vocabulary test which will be taken on Thursday.
Wednesday, October 5th:
Bellringer: Copy vocabulary and DOL from the SMARTboard. Correct vocabulary and DOL. Continue Parts of a Sentence lesson begun on Tuesday. HOMEWORK: Review sheet for vocabulary test which will be taken on Thursday. Students should study DOL for a DOL quiz on Thursday.
Thursday, October 6th:
Bellringer: Vocabulary and DOL quiz.
Friday, October 7th: There will be no class on Friday due to homecoming activities.
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