New discussion question today.
We will continue working on setting.
After our warm-up we will continue to work on ways that setting reveals character.
After going over yesterday's work you will make another chart in your journal that looks exactly the one you did yesterday. Then you will find three passages that describe setting and explain how those settings describe character.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Warm-Up
We will start by completing Day 1 of the Inference Warm-Ups.
We've been talking about how we can use inference to understand characters. Now we will look at ways in which setting can describe character.
A descriptive setting can give the reader a lot of information about a character. We will analyze a setting description together, you will look at your own book for samples of setting and what they reveal about character. Finally, you will write your own setting that will reveal something about a character.
For now you will need to have two tabs open.
1. This blog
2. Your Writing Journal
Read this description:
Miss Havisham is an incredibly rich and ancient (old) woman who was left at the altar on her wedding day many many years ago. She is still bitter, angry, and unable to let go of the memories from that terrible day.
In your writing journal, create a table that looks like this:
Now read, highlight, and comment on the passage from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens found in Google Classroom, that describes Ms. Havisham's home.
We will start by completing Day 1 of the Inference Warm-Ups.
We've been talking about how we can use inference to understand characters. Now we will look at ways in which setting can describe character.
A descriptive setting can give the reader a lot of information about a character. We will analyze a setting description together, you will look at your own book for samples of setting and what they reveal about character. Finally, you will write your own setting that will reveal something about a character.
For now you will need to have two tabs open.
1. This blog
2. Your Writing Journal
Read this description:
Miss Havisham is an incredibly rich and ancient (old) woman who was left at the altar on her wedding day many many years ago. She is still bitter, angry, and unable to let go of the memories from that terrible day.
In your writing journal, create a table that looks like this:
Now read, highlight, and comment on the passage from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens found in Google Classroom, that describes Ms. Havisham's home.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday, Sept. 28
Please sign in to Newsela and read the article, Young Migrants Make Perilous Trek to Europe Without Parents by Laura King.
When you finish reading, do the "write" assignment and take the quiz. Your writing assignment will be completed in your journal.
For the "Write" assignment, instead of writing a complete article, because I want that written in your writing journal, please just write the main idea using your own words.
Please write two paragraphs in your writing journal about the article. The first paragraph should follow the following pattern:
Paragraph 1:
In her article "___(Article Title)___", the author, ____(Author)_____argues/claims/contends that ______(Main Idea)____. According to the article, ____(Supporting Detail 1)________. In addition, ___(Author's Last Name)_____ states/claims/discusses/suggests __(Supporting Detail 2)___. Also, ___(Author's Last Name)_____ claims/suggests/states/discusses
______(Supporting Detail 3)____.
Paragraph 2:
Write a paragraph on your thoughts and feelings about the article. You should use evidence from the article to support your ideas.
If you need more time to complete this assignment, it is homework.
3 Truths and a Lie also needs to be completed tomorrow.
When you finish reading, do the "write" assignment and take the quiz. Your writing assignment will be completed in your journal.
For the "Write" assignment, instead of writing a complete article, because I want that written in your writing journal, please just write the main idea using your own words.
Please write two paragraphs in your writing journal about the article. The first paragraph should follow the following pattern:
Paragraph 1:
In her article "___(Article Title)___", the author, ____(Author)_____argues/claims/contends that ______(Main Idea)____. According to the article, ____(Supporting Detail 1)________. In addition, ___(Author's Last Name)_____ states/claims/discusses/suggests __(Supporting Detail 2)___. Also, ___(Author's Last Name)_____ claims/suggests/states/discusses
______(Supporting Detail 3)____.
Paragraph 2:
Write a paragraph on your thoughts and feelings about the article. You should use evidence from the article to support your ideas.
If you need more time to complete this assignment, it is homework.
3 Truths and a Lie also needs to be completed tomorrow.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Writing Journal
This is what you should have in your writing journal so far. Remember, the top assignment should be the top page in your journal.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Discuss homework from yesterday. Turn it in when finished.
Journal Assignment: Character Inference
* Choose one passage from the book you are reading that describes character.
* Write the passage in your journal. Be sure to cite the title of the book, author and page number.
* Explain what you can infer about the character from that passage.
Discussion Board:
Three truths and a lie.
Write three things that are true about you and one thing that is untrue.
Respond to five of your classmates by writing which you think is the lie and why. Make sure that everyone gets at least two responses.
Read.
Journal Assignment: Character Inference
* Choose one passage from the book you are reading that describes character.
* Write the passage in your journal. Be sure to cite the title of the book, author and page number.
* Explain what you can infer about the character from that passage.
Discussion Board:
Three truths and a lie.
Write three things that are true about you and one thing that is untrue.
Respond to five of your classmates by writing which you think is the lie and why. Make sure that everyone gets at least two responses.
Read.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Today we are going to look at character descriptions and what we can learn about characters from their descriptions.
First you will need to pull up the assignment on Google Classroom. We will talk about the first example together, then you will work in groups to complete the rest. You can talk about the passages in groups, but you will have to answer the questions on your own.
After you finish looking closely at the character descriptions above.
1. Go back to your own book and look at what you've read so far. Find passages that describe a character.
2. Pick one passage and type that passage into your Writer's Notebook.
3. Explain what that passage says about the character. What can you infer from that passage?
Whatever you don't finish in class will be due on Wednesday.
First you will need to pull up the assignment on Google Classroom. We will talk about the first example together, then you will work in groups to complete the rest. You can talk about the passages in groups, but you will have to answer the questions on your own.
After you finish looking closely at the character descriptions above.
1. Go back to your own book and look at what you've read so far. Find passages that describe a character.
2. Pick one passage and type that passage into your Writer's Notebook.
3. Explain what that passage says about the character. What can you infer from that passage?
Whatever you don't finish in class will be due on Wednesday.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Monday, Sept. 21
Article of the Week #2
Begin by going to the Newsela website and signing up for the correct class.
Period 1: NYEZR3
Period 3: PT65EV
Period 6: 6KR6R7
Period 7: H5KCDY
Once you are enrolled, please read the article, First Female Graduates of Ranger School Earn Elite Tab.
Complete the "write" assignment and then take the quiz.
Next, open your journal and write two paragraphs.
* First paragraph - Summarize the article
* Second paragraph - Write your thoughts and feelings about the article.
A paragraph is 5-8 sentences.
Remember that your journal entry should go on top of your other entries.
Due Tuesday
First female graduates of Ranger School earn elite tab
Begin by going to the Newsela website and signing up for the correct class.
Period 1: NYEZR3
Period 3: PT65EV
Period 6: 6KR6R7
Period 7: H5KCDY
Once you are enrolled, please read the article, First Female Graduates of Ranger School Earn Elite Tab.
Complete the "write" assignment and then take the quiz.
Next, open your journal and write two paragraphs.
* First paragraph - Summarize the article
* Second paragraph - Write your thoughts and feelings about the article.
A paragraph is 5-8 sentences.
Remember that your journal entry should go on top of your other entries.
Due Tuesday
First female graduates of Ranger School earn elite tab
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Thursday, Sept. 17
We made writing journals today in class. Tomorrow you will have your first entry.
User Guides are due tomorrow. After tomorrow they will be late.
Also, be sure to answer the discussion board by tomorrow. Then you can respond to each other.
If you are waiting for a portfolio template, that is fine, don't worry about giving me the link yet, otherwise, be sure to fill out the form to attach the link.
User Guides are due tomorrow. After tomorrow they will be late.
Also, be sure to answer the discussion board by tomorrow. Then you can respond to each other.
If you are waiting for a portfolio template, that is fine, don't worry about giving me the link yet, otherwise, be sure to fill out the form to attach the link.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Wed. September 16
Book Clubs should finish their book by Friday, October 9. We will have the final group discussion on that day so you will need to be prepapred.
Today was catch up day. Here is what you should be working on this week:
* With book clubs, divide your book into three weeks of reading.
* Finish your Curriculet paragraph if you have not
* Discussion Board Question - Your response to the question is due Friday, your two responses to classmates is due Tuesday.
* User Guide Due Friday
* Portfolios - Please fill out the form with the link to your portfolio.
Today was catch up day. Here is what you should be working on this week:
* With book clubs, divide your book into three weeks of reading.
* Finish your Curriculet paragraph if you have not
* Discussion Board Question - Your response to the question is due Friday, your two responses to classmates is due Tuesday.
* User Guide Due Friday
* Portfolios - Please fill out the form with the link to your portfolio.
Bring your book club book. We read tomorrow.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Article of the Week:
Today we are reading our first Article of the Week. Each week you will read an article and complete activities related to the article.
Steps to Completing this week's AoW:
1. Please sign up for your class in Curriculet. Class codes and links are provided on Google Classroom.
2. Once you are signed up, you can read the article that was assigned for today, Center for Sept. 11 Flight 93 memorial dedicated in PA. - USA TODAY.
3. Please read the story and answer the quiz questions.
4. Reread the article and highlight what you think are the top 6 most important details.
Once everyone has finished we will have group discussions. In the meantime, go ahead and work on your User Guides.
Homework: If you have finished reading, answering the questions, and highlighting the main ideas for the Article of the Week, that is homework, otherwise, you only need to work on your User Guide (due Friday).
Today we are reading our first Article of the Week. Each week you will read an article and complete activities related to the article.
Steps to Completing this week's AoW:
1. Please sign up for your class in Curriculet. Class codes and links are provided on Google Classroom.
2. Once you are signed up, you can read the article that was assigned for today, Center for Sept. 11 Flight 93 memorial dedicated in PA. - USA TODAY.
3. Please read the story and answer the quiz questions.
4. Reread the article and highlight what you think are the top 6 most important details.
Once everyone has finished we will have group discussions. In the meantime, go ahead and work on your User Guides.
Do not turn in the assignment or mark as done as we will be using it again tomorrow.
Homework: If you have finished reading, answering the questions, and highlighting the main ideas for the Article of the Week, that is homework, otherwise, you only need to work on your User Guide (due Friday).
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Thurs September 10
Finish the Learning Styles Worksheet. You may also start working on your Users Manual.
6th period, you do not need to finish the worksheet because I haven't given you the results of the personality test yet.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Welcome back from the long weekend. Today we will begin looking at learning styles and personalities to determine what you need to do your best learning.
We'll start by taking the Learning Style Quiz. When you are finished, please fill out the 1st box of the Learning Styles worksheet located in Google Classroom. If you finish early, you can complete the 9 Questions in the lower right corner.
Tomorrow we will talk about introverts and extroverts.
No Homework.
We'll start by taking the Learning Style Quiz. When you are finished, please fill out the 1st box of the Learning Styles worksheet located in Google Classroom. If you finish early, you can complete the 9 Questions in the lower right corner.
Tomorrow we will talk about introverts and extroverts.
No Homework.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday, September 2
Today we finished the library. Books are ready to go. Please bring a reading book tomorrow. After we do the Gates-McGinnite testing, you will have time to read. Yay!!!
We also started working on our digital portfolios (Per. 1, 3, 6). You can continue to play with it on your own. I will show you more fun stuff over the next week.
HW:
Bring a book and continue to work on your porfolio.
We also started working on our digital portfolios (Per. 1, 3, 6). You can continue to play with it on your own. I will show you more fun stuff over the next week.
HW:
Bring a book and continue to work on your porfolio.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Tuesday, September 1
No homework tonight if you've turned in your hyper doc assignment. Go out and play.
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