A Day:
Monday: Reviewed PMA #2 and allowed time for students to recycle. We reviewed first person point of view and introduced omniscient (all knowing) point of view. Homework: Read a “Retrieved Reformation” (pg. 228) and complete the prediction chart. Read 30 minutes.
Wednesday: Early Dismissal --Omniscient Point of View continued with a re-reading of the “Retrieved Reformation”. Homework: pg. 237 #6 and pg. 227 Vocab. in Context, update vocabulary/index cards. Read 30 minutes.
Friday: Analyzing Non-Fiction with the use of Cornell Notes. Homework: pg. 881 #6 & 8, Compass Odyssey 30 minute duration with a minimum accuracy of 70%. Read 30 minutes.
B Day
Tuesday: Reviewed PMA #2 and allowed time for students to recycle. We reviewed first person point of view and introduced omniscient (all knowing) point of view. Homework: Read a “Retrieved Reformation” (pg. 228) and complete the prediction chart. Read 30 minutes.
Thursday: Omniscient Point of View continued with a re-reading of the “Retrieved Reformation”. Homework: pg. 237 #6 and pg. 227 Vocab. in Context, update vocabulary/index cards. 30 minutes of Compass Odyssey with a minimum accuracy of 70% accuracy and read 30 minutes each day.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Quarter 2 Week 1
Where did the week go?
Monday: No School--Teacher Planning Day
Report Cards will be sent home during the last period on Tue, Nov. 3.
This week in Language Arts:
Tuesday(A)/Wednesday(B): We reflected on the first district writing assignment and focused on what we learned from the experience. Then we took the District Writing Assignment #2. Homework: Continue to read 30 minutes every night and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey with a minimum accuracy of 70%.
Thursday(A)/Friday (B): Discussed dreams and obstacles with an emphasis on overcoming obstacles. Read "The Scholarship Jacket" (pg. 217) while completing an inference foldable. Lastly, we reviewed first person point of view vs. third person. Homework: complete the pink worksheet on first person point of view vs. third person, answer #5-7 on pg. 224, complete the "Vocabulary in Context" on page 217, and update your index cards.
If you want to get a head start on next week: on Friday, Nov. 6th (A day) and Monday, Nov. 9th (B day) you will have an exam on all of the literary elements we have learned thus far. Begin to prepare for the cumulative assessment on internal and external conflict, main and minor characters, mood, tone, idioms, first person point of view, omniscient point of view, setting, subordinate and independent clauses, and all vocabulary from: "Seventh Grade", "Melting Pot", "The Last Dog", "Thank You Ma'am", "Zebra", and "The Scholarship Jacket." Take it a little at a time. Start to re-read each story. You might consider creating your own version of a study guide.
Have a safe weekend.
Monday: No School--Teacher Planning Day
Report Cards will be sent home during the last period on Tue, Nov. 3.
This week in Language Arts:
Tuesday(A)/Wednesday(B): We reflected on the first district writing assignment and focused on what we learned from the experience. Then we took the District Writing Assignment #2. Homework: Continue to read 30 minutes every night and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey with a minimum accuracy of 70%.
Thursday(A)/Friday (B): Discussed dreams and obstacles with an emphasis on overcoming obstacles. Read "The Scholarship Jacket" (pg. 217) while completing an inference foldable. Lastly, we reviewed first person point of view vs. third person. Homework: complete the pink worksheet on first person point of view vs. third person, answer #5-7 on pg. 224, complete the "Vocabulary in Context" on page 217, and update your index cards.
If you want to get a head start on next week: on Friday, Nov. 6th (A day) and Monday, Nov. 9th (B day) you will have an exam on all of the literary elements we have learned thus far. Begin to prepare for the cumulative assessment on internal and external conflict, main and minor characters, mood, tone, idioms, first person point of view, omniscient point of view, setting, subordinate and independent clauses, and all vocabulary from: "Seventh Grade", "Melting Pot", "The Last Dog", "Thank You Ma'am", "Zebra", and "The Scholarship Jacket." Take it a little at a time. Start to re-read each story. You might consider creating your own version of a study guide.
Have a safe weekend.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Check this out...
U.S. Department of Education Launches Video Contest for Students
The U.S. Department of Education issued a call for students to submit videos in a contest called "I Am What I Learn." The contest asks each student to lay out the reasons education is so important to his or her future. Students with a clear vision of where their education and career training can take them are encouraged to put together a two-minute video and use the link below to submit your entry. This is a great opportunity for JLCP students to gain recognition individually and for the district, and offers a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Nov. 2.
http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn/index.html
The U.S. Department of Education issued a call for students to submit videos in a contest called "I Am What I Learn." The contest asks each student to lay out the reasons education is so important to his or her future. Students with a clear vision of where their education and career training can take them are encouraged to put together a two-minute video and use the link below to submit your entry. This is a great opportunity for JLCP students to gain recognition individually and for the district, and offers a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Nov. 2.
http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn/index.html
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Week 9 10/19-23
B Day
Monday: PMA #2 in class; reviewed, discussed, and identified internal and external conflict in a story (“Thank You Ma’am”). HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes and complete 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—70% minimum accuracy.
Wednesday: We will be focusing on the literary element of characterization and the difference/importance of main and minor characters. We will read a good portion of the story “Zebra” in class (pg. 184). HOMEWORK: finish reading “Zebra” and answer questions #1-6 on pg. 205. Continue to read 30 minutes every night and be sure to log your books as you finish each novel.
Friday: We will revisit the story “Zebra” focusing on the use of similes as a creative writing strategy and re-visit an important reading strategy: visualizing. HOMEWORK: Complete the visualizing graphic organizer (on the back of the conflict worksheet—goldenrod worksheet). Make sure you have completed your Compass Odyssey duration and you are reading a good book of your choice daily.
A Day
Tuesday: PMA #2 in class; reviewed, discussed, and identified internal and external conflict in a story (“Thank You Ma’am”). HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes and complete 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—70% minimum accuracy.
Thursday: We will be focusing on the literary element of characterization and the difference/importance of main and minor characters. Additionally, we will look at the use of similes as a creative writing strategy and re-visit an important reading strategy: visualizing. HOMEWORK: Re-read the story “Zebra” (pg. 184) and answer questions #1-6 on pg. 205. If you do not get a chance to finish the graphic organizer that focuses on visualizing in class you will need to finish it for homework.
Monday: PMA #2 in class; reviewed, discussed, and identified internal and external conflict in a story (“Thank You Ma’am”). HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes and complete 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—70% minimum accuracy.
Wednesday: We will be focusing on the literary element of characterization and the difference/importance of main and minor characters. We will read a good portion of the story “Zebra” in class (pg. 184). HOMEWORK: finish reading “Zebra” and answer questions #1-6 on pg. 205. Continue to read 30 minutes every night and be sure to log your books as you finish each novel.
Friday: We will revisit the story “Zebra” focusing on the use of similes as a creative writing strategy and re-visit an important reading strategy: visualizing. HOMEWORK: Complete the visualizing graphic organizer (on the back of the conflict worksheet—goldenrod worksheet). Make sure you have completed your Compass Odyssey duration and you are reading a good book of your choice daily.
A Day
Tuesday: PMA #2 in class; reviewed, discussed, and identified internal and external conflict in a story (“Thank You Ma’am”). HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes and complete 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—70% minimum accuracy.
Thursday: We will be focusing on the literary element of characterization and the difference/importance of main and minor characters. Additionally, we will look at the use of similes as a creative writing strategy and re-visit an important reading strategy: visualizing. HOMEWORK: Re-read the story “Zebra” (pg. 184) and answer questions #1-6 on pg. 205. If you do not get a chance to finish the graphic organizer that focuses on visualizing in class you will need to finish it for homework.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Week 8: 10/12-16
Can you believe it is the end of the quarter? I will be sending home an itemized progress report this week on Monday (B day) and Tuesday (A day) of next week so you can see the direction that you are headed in. Most of you know your status via doing your work and turning in extra credit but I understand it is always nice to see how the grade is calculated.
Donations needed: Computer paper =) Thank you!
Field Trip: IMAX --Pending approval from administration on Friday, December 4th look for upcoming information.
Thank you to all for your continued support. This year is off to a great start!
A Day:
--MONDAY: We will continue reading “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson and focus on the sequence of events, climax, resolution, and setting. In class today we reviewed the setting graphic organizer, handed back all graded work, wrote down the question for the Extended Response Portfolio Item (one paragraph with specific details from the text), and reviewed the rubric for the flow chart. In class students spent 30 minutes working on their flow charts and will need to finish these for homework. HOMEWORK: Finish the flow chart (like a comic strip of the story--see directions at the bottom of the this post), complete the Extended Response Essay Question (if you have misplaced your essay question scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the question), and update your index cards with the new vocabulary from this story.
--WEDNESDAY: We will discuss Internal and External Conflict within a story. (Literary Element) HOMEWORK: Re-read the story (pg. 64) and complete the graphic organizer on conflict. Additionally, you will need to prepare your notebook for a binder check on Friday, and update your Reading Log (you should have at least six books logged at this point).
--FRIDAY: We will have a notebook and reading log check, review the graphic organizer on conflict within a story, and work in groups focusing on similes. HOMEWORK: Pg. 205 #1-6, read 30 minutes each day, and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
B Day:
--TUESDAY: We will continue reading “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson and focus on the sequence of events, climax, resolution, and setting. In class today we reviewed the setting graphic organizer, handed back all graded work, wrote down the question for the Extended Response Portfolio Item (one paragraph with specific details from the text), and reviewed the rubric for the flow chart. In class students spent 30 minutes working on their flow charts and will need to finish these for homework. HOMEWORK: Finish the flow chart (like a comic strip of the story--see directions at the bottom of this post), complete the Extended Response Essay Question (if you have misplaced the essay question scroll down to the bottom of this post), and update your index cards with the new vocabulary from this story.
--THURSDAY: We will discuss Internal and External Conflict within a story. (Literary Element) HOMEWORK: Re-read the story (pg. 64) and complete the graphic organizer on conflict. Additionally, you will need to prepare your notebook for a binder check on Monday, and update your Reading Log (you should have at least six books logged at this point), read 30 minutes each day, and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
_______________________________________________________
Flow Chart Directions
The Last Dog by Katherine Patterson
The flow chart must include:
--The title and the author of the story is cited
--Introduction of the main characters, plot, and conclusion
--Proper sequence of events
--Climax of the story revealed
--Resolution/Conclusion disclosed clearly and accurately
--Each box (8) includes an illustration and a caption describing the illustration
Suggested use of the flow chart:
1st box: illustrate pages 44-46
2nd box: illustrate pages 47 & 48
3rd box: illustrate pages 49 & 50
4th box: illustrate page 51
5th box: illustrate pages 52 & 53
6th box: illustrate page 54
7th box: illustrate page 55
8th box: illustrate pages 56 & 57
Note: I provided a strip of construction paper to every student to complete this assignment on.
_____________________________________________________________
Extended Response Question:
Both Brock and the elderly people in the article on page 61 enjoy having the companionship of a pet or robot. According to the article and the story, "The Last Dog", how are robot pets different from animal pets? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.
Donations needed: Computer paper =) Thank you!
Field Trip: IMAX --Pending approval from administration on Friday, December 4th look for upcoming information.
Thank you to all for your continued support. This year is off to a great start!
A Day:
--MONDAY: We will continue reading “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson and focus on the sequence of events, climax, resolution, and setting. In class today we reviewed the setting graphic organizer, handed back all graded work, wrote down the question for the Extended Response Portfolio Item (one paragraph with specific details from the text), and reviewed the rubric for the flow chart. In class students spent 30 minutes working on their flow charts and will need to finish these for homework. HOMEWORK: Finish the flow chart (like a comic strip of the story--see directions at the bottom of the this post), complete the Extended Response Essay Question (if you have misplaced your essay question scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the question), and update your index cards with the new vocabulary from this story.
--WEDNESDAY: We will discuss Internal and External Conflict within a story. (Literary Element) HOMEWORK: Re-read the story (pg. 64) and complete the graphic organizer on conflict. Additionally, you will need to prepare your notebook for a binder check on Friday, and update your Reading Log (you should have at least six books logged at this point).
--FRIDAY: We will have a notebook and reading log check, review the graphic organizer on conflict within a story, and work in groups focusing on similes. HOMEWORK: Pg. 205 #1-6, read 30 minutes each day, and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
B Day:
--TUESDAY: We will continue reading “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson and focus on the sequence of events, climax, resolution, and setting. In class today we reviewed the setting graphic organizer, handed back all graded work, wrote down the question for the Extended Response Portfolio Item (one paragraph with specific details from the text), and reviewed the rubric for the flow chart. In class students spent 30 minutes working on their flow charts and will need to finish these for homework. HOMEWORK: Finish the flow chart (like a comic strip of the story--see directions at the bottom of this post), complete the Extended Response Essay Question (if you have misplaced the essay question scroll down to the bottom of this post), and update your index cards with the new vocabulary from this story.
--THURSDAY: We will discuss Internal and External Conflict within a story. (Literary Element) HOMEWORK: Re-read the story (pg. 64) and complete the graphic organizer on conflict. Additionally, you will need to prepare your notebook for a binder check on Monday, and update your Reading Log (you should have at least six books logged at this point), read 30 minutes each day, and complete your 30 minute duration of Compass Odyssey—Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
_______________________________________________________
Flow Chart Directions
The Last Dog by Katherine Patterson
The flow chart must include:
--The title and the author of the story is cited
--Introduction of the main characters, plot, and conclusion
--Proper sequence of events
--Climax of the story revealed
--Resolution/Conclusion disclosed clearly and accurately
--Each box (8) includes an illustration and a caption describing the illustration
Suggested use of the flow chart:
1st box: illustrate pages 44-46
2nd box: illustrate pages 47 & 48
3rd box: illustrate pages 49 & 50
4th box: illustrate page 51
5th box: illustrate pages 52 & 53
6th box: illustrate page 54
7th box: illustrate page 55
8th box: illustrate pages 56 & 57
Note: I provided a strip of construction paper to every student to complete this assignment on.
_____________________________________________________________
Extended Response Question:
Both Brock and the elderly people in the article on page 61 enjoy having the companionship of a pet or robot. According to the article and the story, "The Last Dog", how are robot pets different from animal pets? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.
Monday, October 5, 2009
WEEK 7: 10/5-9
Another busy week! We will be focusing on the setting of the story with an emphasis on the details of buildings, weather, scenery, and the affects that the setting can have on the mood of a story. (Mood lesson connection from two weeks ago.)
B Day
Monday: Read “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson in class and completed a graphic organizer focusing on setting of the story. HOMEWORK: Complete the graphic organizer at home and consider coloring your paper. Additionally, you will need to complete pg. 58 #1-6 and be sure to bring your summer reading with you to the next class (I’m still missing assignments from 11 students.)
Wednesday: We will conduct the Socratic Seminars and discuss the various components of the novels. If time allows we will analyze the Progress Monitoring Assessment #1 (PMA) and discuss the various ELA strands. HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes every night and log entry, complete a 30 minute duration on Compass Odyssey Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
Friday: We will spend the class period in the computer lab inputting our answers for the first Progress Monitoring Assessment and complete the diagnostic test on Compass Odyssey.
A DAY
Tuesday: We will conduct the Socratic Seminars and discuss the various components of the novels. If time allows we will analyze the Progress Monitoring Assessment #1 (PMA) and discuss the various ELA strands. HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes every night and log entry, complete a 30 minute duration on Compass Odyssey Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
Thursday: We will spend the class period in the computer lab inputting our answers for the first Progress Monitoring Assessment and complete the diagnostic test on Compass Odyssey.
B Day
Monday: Read “The Last Dog” by Katherine Patterson in class and completed a graphic organizer focusing on setting of the story. HOMEWORK: Complete the graphic organizer at home and consider coloring your paper. Additionally, you will need to complete pg. 58 #1-6 and be sure to bring your summer reading with you to the next class (I’m still missing assignments from 11 students.)
Wednesday: We will conduct the Socratic Seminars and discuss the various components of the novels. If time allows we will analyze the Progress Monitoring Assessment #1 (PMA) and discuss the various ELA strands. HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes every night and log entry, complete a 30 minute duration on Compass Odyssey Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
Friday: We will spend the class period in the computer lab inputting our answers for the first Progress Monitoring Assessment and complete the diagnostic test on Compass Odyssey.
A DAY
Tuesday: We will conduct the Socratic Seminars and discuss the various components of the novels. If time allows we will analyze the Progress Monitoring Assessment #1 (PMA) and discuss the various ELA strands. HOMEWORK: Read 30 minutes every night and log entry, complete a 30 minute duration on Compass Odyssey Language Arts with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
Thursday: We will spend the class period in the computer lab inputting our answers for the first Progress Monitoring Assessment and complete the diagnostic test on Compass Odyssey.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
WEEK 6: 9/28-10/2
What a great week! Thanks to the hard work of Ms. Wilhelm our team will be visiting Crystal Springs for a fun filled day of science activities. I would like to thank all of the parents for the support of our scholarship fund. Thanks to your kindness three of our students will be able to attend the field trip.
A Day
Monday: Review FCAT Writing rubric and discuss the major components of each level, revisit the F.R.I.E.S. handout, and analyze scored anchor papers from the FL DOE website. HOMEWORK: students will receive their graded District Timed Writing #1 with feedback and suggestions. You are to review the feedback and suggestions I provided and hand write on your copy how and where you will modify and revise your first draft. You will then ask a parent or guardian to do the same. Second, you will rewrite your paper with the revisions. For extra credit you may type your paper. NOTE: You MUST return your first draft with the revised edition for your portfolio. ---Be sure to bring your textbook so you can trade it out with Mr. Johnson for a copy of the new textbook.
Wednesday: We will meet with Mr. Johnson so you can trade out your textbook to obtain the new textbook. Please be sure to bring your book to class. In the new textbook we will begin the 7th grade required curriculum on page 42, “The Last Dog”. We will focus our study on identifying the setting and the various elements that contribute to the setting of a story. HOMEWORK: Finish the story and answer the questions on pg. 58 #1-6. Make sure you are reading at least 30 minutes per day and logging the titles of the books you have completed. Additionally, be sure to log onto Compass Odyssey and complete a 30 minute duration each week on the Language Arts section.
Friday: Setting continued, “The Last Dog”. HOMEWORK: Complete the setting graphic organizer, read at least 30 minutes per day, and complete the Compass Odyssey Language Arts section for at least 30 minutes.
B Day
Tuesday: Review FCAT Writing rubric and discuss the major components of each level, revisit the F.R.I.E.S. handout, and analyze scored anchor papers from the FL DOE website. Homework: students will receive their graded District Timed Writing #1 with feedback and suggestions. You are to review the feedback and suggestions I provided and hand write on your copy how and where you will modify and revise your first draft. You will then ask a parent or guardian to do the same. Second, you will rewrite your paper with the revisions. For extra credit you may type your paper. NOTE: You MUST return your first draft with the revised edition for your portfolio.
Thursday: Most students will be on the field trip with Ms. Wilhelm. Those left behind will be with Ms. Thanner. We will be studying leadership pillars in class. HOMEWORK: Be sure to bring your textbook on Monday so you can trade it out with Mr. Johnson for a copy of the new textbook. PLEASE check this blog again for assignment updates. Make sure you are reading at least 30 minutes per day and logging the titles of the books you have completed. Additionally, be sure to log onto Compass Odyssey and complete 30 minutes each week on the Language Arts section.
A Day
Monday: Review FCAT Writing rubric and discuss the major components of each level, revisit the F.R.I.E.S. handout, and analyze scored anchor papers from the FL DOE website. HOMEWORK: students will receive their graded District Timed Writing #1 with feedback and suggestions. You are to review the feedback and suggestions I provided and hand write on your copy how and where you will modify and revise your first draft. You will then ask a parent or guardian to do the same. Second, you will rewrite your paper with the revisions. For extra credit you may type your paper. NOTE: You MUST return your first draft with the revised edition for your portfolio. ---Be sure to bring your textbook so you can trade it out with Mr. Johnson for a copy of the new textbook.
Wednesday: We will meet with Mr. Johnson so you can trade out your textbook to obtain the new textbook. Please be sure to bring your book to class. In the new textbook we will begin the 7th grade required curriculum on page 42, “The Last Dog”. We will focus our study on identifying the setting and the various elements that contribute to the setting of a story. HOMEWORK: Finish the story and answer the questions on pg. 58 #1-6. Make sure you are reading at least 30 minutes per day and logging the titles of the books you have completed. Additionally, be sure to log onto Compass Odyssey and complete a 30 minute duration each week on the Language Arts section.
Friday: Setting continued, “The Last Dog”. HOMEWORK: Complete the setting graphic organizer, read at least 30 minutes per day, and complete the Compass Odyssey Language Arts section for at least 30 minutes.
B Day
Tuesday: Review FCAT Writing rubric and discuss the major components of each level, revisit the F.R.I.E.S. handout, and analyze scored anchor papers from the FL DOE website. Homework: students will receive their graded District Timed Writing #1 with feedback and suggestions. You are to review the feedback and suggestions I provided and hand write on your copy how and where you will modify and revise your first draft. You will then ask a parent or guardian to do the same. Second, you will rewrite your paper with the revisions. For extra credit you may type your paper. NOTE: You MUST return your first draft with the revised edition for your portfolio.
Thursday: Most students will be on the field trip with Ms. Wilhelm. Those left behind will be with Ms. Thanner. We will be studying leadership pillars in class. HOMEWORK: Be sure to bring your textbook on Monday so you can trade it out with Mr. Johnson for a copy of the new textbook. PLEASE check this blog again for assignment updates. Make sure you are reading at least 30 minutes per day and logging the titles of the books you have completed. Additionally, be sure to log onto Compass Odyssey and complete 30 minutes each week on the Language Arts section.
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