ELA - Periods 3 & 5 Assignments

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #40.  Please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed responses to The Outsiders Chapter 4 questions #5-12.
3. We listened to Chapter 5, p. 73.
4. We wrote a response to the following question in Reading Notebook: What does their hair represent or mean to Ponyboy and Johnny?
5. We briefly looked at the Information Essay Organizer - Intro paragraph and Body #1 paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Continue working on Essay Organizer - Body paragraph #2 and Conclusion
Start writing rough draft - Bring all materials to class on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #40.  Please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed responses to The Outsiders Chapter 4 questions #5-12.
3. We listened to Chapter 5, p. 73.
4. We wrote a response to the following question in Reading Notebook: What does their hair represent or mean to Ponyboy and Johnny?
5. We briefly looked at the Information Essay Organizer - Intro paragraph and Body #1 paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Continue working on Essay Organizer - Body paragraph #2 and Conclusion
Start writing rough draft - Bring all materials to class on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #40.  Please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed responses to The Outsiders Chapter 4 questions #5-12.
3. We listened to Chapter 5, p. 73.
4. We wrote a response to the following question in Reading Notebook: What does their hair represent or mean to Ponyboy and Johnny?
5. We briefly looked at the Information Essay Organizer - Intro paragraph and Body #1 paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Continue working on Essay Organizer - Body paragraph #2 and Conclusion
Start writing rough draft - Bring all materials to class on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #40.  Please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed responses to The Outsiders Chapter 4 questions #5-12.
3. We listened to Chapter 5, p. 73.
4. We wrote a response to the following question in Reading Notebook: What does their hair represent or mean to Ponyboy and Johnny?
5. We briefly looked at the Information Essay Organizer - Intro paragraph and Body #1 paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Continue working on Essay Organizer - Body paragraph #2 and Conclusion
Start writing rough draft - Bring all materials to class on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We edited and turned in our thesis statements for the informational essay - rough draft due on Friday 5/3.
3. We discussed The Outsiders Chapter 4.  See Question sheet.
4. We completed The Outsiders  Chapter 4 questions # 5,7, 8, 9 in reading notebook.  We discussed # 1-4.

HOMEWORK
Essay Organizer - Complete Body Paragraph #1 - begin writing rough draft as well.
Finish The Outsiders questions, Chapter 4 5, 7, 8, 9.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We edited and turned in our thesis statements for the informational essay - rough draft due on Friday 5/3.
3. We discussed The Outsiders Chapter 4.  See Question sheet.
4. We completed The Outsiders  Chapter 4 questions # 5,7, 8, 9 in reading notebook.  We discussed # 1-4.

HOMEWORK
Essay Organizer - Complete Body Paragraph #1 - begin writing rough draft as well.
Finish The Outsiders questions, Chapter 4 5, 7, 8, 9.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We edited and turned in our thesis statements for the informational essay - rough draft due on Friday 5/3.
3. We discussed The Outsiders Chapter 4.  See Question sheet.
4. We completed The Outsiders  Chapter 4 questions # 5,7, 8, 9 in reading notebook.  We discussed # 1-4.

HOMEWORK
Essay Organizer - Complete Body Paragraph #1 - begin writing rough draft as well.
Finish The Outsiders questions, Chapter 4 5, 7, 8, 9.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We edited and turned in our thesis statements for the informational essay - rough draft due on Friday 5/3.
3. We discussed The Outsiders Chapter 4.  See Question sheet.
4. We completed The Outsiders  Chapter 4 questions # 5,7, 8, 9 in reading notebook.  We discussed # 1-4.

HOMEWORK
Essay Organizer - Complete Body Paragraph #1 - begin writing rough draft as well.
Finish The Outsiders questions, Chapter 4 5, 7, 8, 9.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We wrote Free Write #39 - What did you learn about Lincoln in Springfield or during this school year? - and briefly discussed.
3. We read over/talked about the informational / social issues essay assignment.  
4. We reviewed our informational/social issues paragraphs and started writing thesis statements / filling out essay organizer.

HOMEWORK
 i-Ready  - 3 passed exercises - Due Friday
Finish reading Chapter 4; write a summary; choose a quote and explain importance - Due Monday
Develop a thesis statement for essay and begin to complete organizer - introduction section - Due Monday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We wrote Free Write #39 - What did you learn about Lincoln in Springfield or during this school year? - and briefly discussed.
3. We read over/talked about the informational / social issues essay assignment.  
4. We reviewed our informational/social issues paragraphs and started writing thesis statements / filling out essay organizer.

HOMEWORK
 i-Ready  - 3 passed exercises - Due Friday
Finish reading Chapter 4; write a summary; choose a quote and explain importance - Due Monday
Develop a thesis statement for essay and begin to complete organizer - introduction section - Due Monday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We wrote Free Write #39 - What did you learn about Lincoln in Springfield or during this school year? - and briefly discussed.
3. We read over/talked about the informational / social issues essay assignment.  
4. We reviewed our informational/social issues paragraphs and started writing thesis statements / filling out essay organizer.

HOMEWORK
 i-Ready  - 3 passed exercises - Due Friday
Finish reading Chapter 4; write a summary; choose a quote and explain importance - Due Monday
Develop a thesis statement for essay and begin to complete organizer - introduction section - Due Monday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We wrote Free Write #39 - What did you learn about Lincoln in Springfield or during this school year? - and briefly discussed.
3. We read over/talked about the informational / social issues essay assignment.  
4. We reviewed our informational/social issues paragraphs and started writing thesis statements / filling out essay organizer.

HOMEWORK
 i-Ready  - 3 passed exercises - Due Friday
Finish reading Chapter 4; write a summary; choose a quote and explain importance - Due Monday
Develop a thesis statement for essay and begin to complete organizer - introduction section - Due Monday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #38 (If you are absent, please see the attached assignment sheet from class.) 
2. We read the attached article, "The Problem with Your Sneakers?..." and responded to the questions attached to the article. Responses were collected.
3. We read the end of Chapter 3, The Outsiders.
4. We responded to the questions for the end of Chapter 3 in our Reading Notebooks.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - "Greek and Latin Roots:  Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words"
Work on the exercises for 20 minutes and complete the Root Chart - add in as many roots as you can in the 15 minutes and provide the definition of the root.
If you are absent, then you will find a Roots Chart attached to this GC post, page 3 of the pdf.  You may also obtain a copy of the chart when you return.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #38 (If you are absent, please see the attached assignment sheet from class.) 
2. We read the attached article, "The Problem with Your Sneakers?..." and responded to the questions attached to the article. Responses were collected.
3. We read the end of Chapter 3, The Outsiders.
4. We responded to the questions for the end of Chapter 3 in our Reading Notebooks.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - "Greek and Latin Roots:  Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words"
Work on the exercises for 20 minutes and complete the Root Chart - add in as many roots as you can in the 15 minutes and provide the definition of the root.
If you are absent, then you will find a Roots Chart attached to this GC post, page 3 of the pdf.  You may also obtain a copy of the chart when you return.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #38 (If you are absent, please see the attached assignment sheet from class.) 
2. We read the attached article, "The Problem with Your Sneakers?..." and responded to the questions attached to the article. Responses were collected.
3. We read the end of Chapter 3, The Outsiders.
4. We responded to the questions for the end of Chapter 3 in our Reading Notebooks.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - "Greek and Latin Roots:  Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words"
Work on the exercises for 20 minutes and complete the Root Chart - add in as many roots as you can in the 15 minutes and provide the definition of the root.
If you are absent, then you will find a Roots Chart attached to this GC post, page 3 of the pdf.  You may also obtain a copy of the chart when you return.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #38 (If you are absent, please see the attached assignment sheet from class.) 
2. We read the attached article, "The Problem with Your Sneakers?..." and responded to the questions attached to the article. Responses were collected.
3. We read the end of Chapter 3, The Outsiders.
4. We responded to the questions for the end of Chapter 3 in our Reading Notebooks.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - "Greek and Latin Roots:  Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words"
Work on the exercises for 20 minutes and complete the Root Chart - add in as many roots as you can in the 15 minutes and provide the definition of the root.
If you are absent, then you will find a Roots Chart attached to this GC post, page 3 of the pdf.  You may also obtain a copy of the chart when you return.

Today in ELA....
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We checked and reviewed The Outsiders Chapter 3-4 vocabulary words.  
3. As partners, we discussed our vocabulary sentences.
4. We defined / reviewed the concept of prefix and root words.
5. We identified music that is specific to The Outsiders time period that is referenced in beginning of Chapter 3 - Elvis Presley & The Beatles.  We briefly listened to segments of three Elvis songs.

HOMEWORK
Begin   #37  Free Write - Music of The Outsiders 
The Greasers like Elvis Presley.
Socs like the Beatles.
Buck Merril likes Hank Williams.
Write your reaction to Elvis Presley.  Do you enjoy his music - why/why not?

We will finish this Free Write in class next week.

Today in ELA....
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We checked and reviewed The Outsiders Chapter 3-4 vocabulary words.  
3. As partners, we discussed our vocabulary sentences.
4. We defined / reviewed the concept of prefix and root words.
5. We identified music that is specific to The Outsiders time period that is referenced in beginning of Chapter 3 - Elvis Presley & The Beatles.  We briefly listened to segments of three Elvis songs.

HOMEWORK
Begin   #37  Free Write - Music of The Outsiders 
The Greasers like Elvis Presley.
Socs like the Beatles.
Buck Merril likes Hank Williams.
Write your reaction to Elvis Presley.  Do you enjoy his music - why/why not?

We will finish this Free Write in class next week.

Today in ELA....
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We checked and reviewed The Outsiders Chapter 3-4 vocabulary words.  
3. As partners, we discussed our vocabulary sentences.
4. We defined / reviewed the concept of prefix and root words.
5. We identified music that is specific to The Outsiders time period that is referenced in beginning of Chapter 3 - Elvis Presley & The Beatles.  We briefly listened to segments of three Elvis songs.

HOMEWORK
Begin   #37  Free Write - Music of The Outsiders 
The Greasers like Elvis Presley.
Socs like the Beatles.
Buck Merril likes Hank Williams.
Write your reaction to Elvis Presley.  Do you enjoy his music - why/why not?

We will finish this Free Write in class next week.

Today in ELA....
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We checked and reviewed The Outsiders Chapter 3-4 vocabulary words.  
3. As partners, we discussed our vocabulary sentences.
4. We defined / reviewed the concept of prefix and root words.
5. We identified music that is specific to The Outsiders time period that is referenced in beginning of Chapter 3 - Elvis Presley & The Beatles.  We briefly listened to segments of three Elvis songs.

HOMEWORK
Begin   #37  Free Write - Music of The Outsiders 
The Greasers like Elvis Presley.
Socs like the Beatles.
Buck Merril likes Hank Williams.
Write your reaction to Elvis Presley.  Do you enjoy his music - why/why not?

We will finish this Free Write in class next week.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the preposition quiz and completed the quiz.
2. We completed Free Write #36 regarding The Outsiders.
3. We discussed our Free Write responses with our partners which led to a discussion about the lifestyles / family life of the Greasers and the Socs.
4. We continued with Chapter 3 by listening to the text to bottom of p. 45/ top of p. 46.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following quote in your reading notebook:

Cherry says  -- "I know," she said quietly, "but we'd better go with them [Soc boys]. Ponyboy...I mean...if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, ...but" (45)

What is your reaction to this comment made by Cherry?  What is Cherry telling Ponyboy that she will not do?  How would you feel if you were Ponyboy?

You might want to include in your response a comment about the following excerpt from the book (46) - 

"I know, " I said.
"We couldn't let our parents see us with you all. You're a nice boy and everything.."
"It's okay," I said, wishing I was dead and buried somewhere. Or at least that I had on a decent shirt. "We aren't in the same class. Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunset too."

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the preposition quiz and completed the quiz.
2. We completed Free Write #36 regarding The Outsiders.
3. We discussed our Free Write responses with our partners which led to a discussion about the lifestyles / family life of the Greasers and the Socs.
4. We continued with Chapter 3 by listening to the text to bottom of p. 45/ top of p. 46.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following quote in your reading notebook:

Cherry says  -- "I know," she said quietly, "but we'd better go with them [Soc boys]. Ponyboy...I mean...if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, ...but" (45)

What is your reaction to this comment made by Cherry?  What is Cherry telling Ponyboy that she will not do?  How would you feel if you were Ponyboy?

You might want to include in your response a comment about the following excerpt from the book (46) - 

"I know, " I said.
"We couldn't let our parents see us with you all. You're a nice boy and everything.."
"It's okay," I said, wishing I was dead and buried somewhere. Or at least that I had on a decent shirt. "We aren't in the same class. Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunset too."

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the preposition quiz and completed the quiz.
2. We completed Free Write #36 regarding The Outsiders.
3. We discussed our Free Write responses with our partners which led to a discussion about the lifestyles / family life of the Greasers and the Socs.
4. We continued with Chapter 3 by listening to the text to bottom of p. 45/ top of p. 46.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following quote in your reading notebook:

Cherry says  -- "I know," she said quietly, "but we'd better go with them [Soc boys]. Ponyboy...I mean...if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, ...but" (45)

What is your reaction to this comment made by Cherry?  What is Cherry telling Ponyboy that she will not do?  How would you feel if you were Ponyboy?

You might want to include in your response a comment about the following excerpt from the book (46) - 

"I know, " I said.
"We couldn't let our parents see us with you all. You're a nice boy and everything.."
"It's okay," I said, wishing I was dead and buried somewhere. Or at least that I had on a decent shirt. "We aren't in the same class. Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunset too."

HW:  Study for Thursday’s preposition Quiz


In ELA today....
1 . We completed independent silent reading.  Then we responded to the questions below and submitted them:
The title – is it new?  If you borrowed a book, then please indicate that and explain why. Remember to punctuate your title correctly.
How far did you read? Discuss a bit about where you are in the book/story.
Identify a quote or two that you are intrigued by or find interesting and why?
Please title your response with your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

2. We responded to the Free Write #35 (posted in GC and below) and discussed with a partner:
#35 4/17/24 Free Write --- You Choose….
Based on your reading of The Outsiders….
Respond to one of the following questions in a thoughtful, developed paragraph.
1.    GANG LIFE:  What is your impression of life in a gang?  Does it sound like a viable option compared to family life?
OR
2.    STEREOTYPES:  What is Ponyboy’s reaction to meeting Marcia and Cherry? How does he compare himself to these girls?  Should he feel this way?  

3. Chapter 1-3 Reading Questions
We finished questions #5-9 and turned them in.

4. Chapters 3-4 Vocabulary - see attached word list
We started to vocabulary work -  define each word, indicate part of speech, and use in a sentence.  All work should be completed in their Reading Notebooks. Vocabulary work for Chapters 3-4 is due on Friday, 4/19.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the Words of the Day Vocabulary quiz, both individually and then as a group - via Quizlet Live.
2. We completed the Words of the Day Quiz.  - If you are absent today, please plan to take the quiz on Thursday, 4/18.
3. We reviewed prepositions through the preposition songs in order to help memorize a list. Preposition quiz is on Thursday, 4/18.  If you are planning to be absent on Thursday, please prepare to take the preposition quiz on Friday.

4. We discussed The Outsiders , questions 2 & 3 from the Reading Question sheet reflecting Chapters 1-3. 
5. We started to listen to Chapter 3 and discussed the concept of "rat race" (38). 

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 3 pp. 37-43 / top of 44.  
Write 6 post-it notes discussing a question, an important concept or something intriguing.
Preposition Quiz - Thursday, 4/18.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the Words of the Day Vocabulary quiz, both individually and then as a group - via Quizlet Live.
2. We completed the Words of the Day Quiz.  - If you are absent today, please plan to take the quiz on Thursday, 4/18.
3. We reviewed prepositions through the preposition songs in order to help memorize a list. Preposition quiz is on Thursday, 4/18.  If you are planning to be absent on Thursday, please prepare to take the preposition quiz on Friday.

4. We discussed The Outsiders , questions 2 & 3 from the Reading Question sheet reflecting Chapters 1-3. 
5. We started to listen to Chapter 3 and discussed the concept of "rat race" (38). 

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 3 pp. 37-43 / top of 44.  
Write 6 post-it notes discussing a question, an important concept or something intriguing.
Preposition Quiz - Thursday, 4/18.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for the Words of the Day Vocabulary quiz, both individually and then as a group - via Quizlet Live.
2. We completed the Words of the Day Quiz.  - If you are absent today, please plan to take the quiz on Thursday, 4/18.
3. We reviewed prepositions through the preposition songs in order to help memorize a list. Preposition quiz is on Thursday, 4/18.  If you are planning to be absent on Thursday, please prepare to take the preposition quiz on Friday.

4. We discussed The Outsiders , questions 2 & 3 from the Reading Question sheet reflecting Chapters 1-3. 
5. We started to listen to Chapter 3 and discussed the concept of "rat race" (38). 

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 3 pp. 37-43 / top of 44.  
Write 6 post-it notes discussing a question, an important concept or something intriguing.
Preposition Quiz - Thursday, 4/18.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed/checked our responses to preposition sheet (pp. 15 - Ex 1 & 2; p. 16 - Ex 1).
3. We responded to preposition sheet p. 16 - Ex. 3 and edited our grammar workbook p. 49, Ex 3. = Both assignments were collected.
4. We reviewed for the Word of the Day quiz via Quizlet.
5. We discussed finding/bringing sources for the informational writing assignment on Tuesday.  Works cited sheet will be discussed. 
6. We briefly reviewed the beginning of The Outsiders, Chapter 3. 

HOMEWORK
Study for the Word of the Day Quiz - Quizlet is in Google Classroom under "Quizlet"
Bring informational essay / PSA sources to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed/checked our responses to preposition sheet (pp. 15 - Ex 1 & 2; p. 16 - Ex 1).
3. We responded to preposition sheet p. 16 - Ex. 3 and edited our grammar workbook p. 49, Ex 3. = Both assignments were collected.
4. We reviewed for the Word of the Day quiz via Quizlet.
5. We discussed finding/bringing sources for the informational writing assignment on Tuesday.  Works cited sheet will be discussed. 
6. We briefly reviewed the beginning of The Outsiders, Chapter 3. 

HOMEWORK
Study for the Word of the Day Quiz - Quizlet is in Google Classroom under "Quizlet"
Bring informational essay / PSA sources to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed/checked our responses to preposition sheet (pp. 15 - Ex 1 & 2; p. 16 - Ex 1).
3. We responded to preposition sheet p. 16 - Ex. 3 and edited our grammar workbook p. 49, Ex 3. = Both assignments were collected.
4. We reviewed for the Word of the Day quiz via Quizlet.
5. We discussed finding/bringing sources for the informational writing assignment on Tuesday.  Works cited sheet will be discussed. 
6. We briefly reviewed the beginning of The Outsiders, Chapter 3. 

HOMEWORK
Study for the Word of the Day Quiz - Quizlet is in Google Classroom under "Quizlet"
Bring informational essay / PSA sources to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed/checked our responses to preposition sheet (pp. 15 - Ex 1 & 2; p. 16 - Ex 1).
3. We responded to preposition sheet p. 16 - Ex. 3 and edited our grammar workbook p. 49, Ex 3. = Both assignments were collected.
4. We reviewed for the Word of the Day quiz via Quizlet.
5. We discussed finding/bringing sources for the informational writing assignment on Tuesday.  Works cited sheet will be discussed. 
6. We briefly reviewed the beginning of The Outsiders, Chapter 3. 

HOMEWORK
Study for the Word of the Day Quiz - Quizlet is in Google Classroom under "Quizlet"
Bring informational essay / PSA sources to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA....
1. We responded to a reflective writing prompt - Response to a Ponyboy quote.  If you are absent, attached is the assignment. Please write in your reading notebook.
2. We discussed responses and added characteristics (adjectives) to Ponyboy's character chart.
3. We listened to the end of The Outsiders, Chapter 2; if you are absent, please read the end of Chapter 2.
4. We checked our prepositions exercises - grammar workbook pp. 48-49.

HOMEWORK
Preposition worksheet - Handout pp. 15 and 16 - p. 15,Exercises 1 & 2; p. 16, Exercise 1 (only).

Today in ELA....
1. We responded to a reflective writing prompt - Response to a Ponyboy quote.  If you are absent, attached is the assignment. Please write in your reading notebook.
2. We discussed responses and added characteristics (adjectives) to Ponyboy's character chart.
3. We listened to the end of The Outsiders, Chapter 2; if you are absent, please read the end of Chapter 2.
4. We checked our prepositions exercises - grammar workbook pp. 48-49.

HOMEWORK
Preposition worksheet - Handout pp. 15 and 16 - p. 15,Exercises 1 & 2; p. 16, Exercise 1 (only).

Today in ELA....
1. We responded to a reflective writing prompt - Response to a Ponyboy quote.  If you are absent, attached is the assignment. Please write in your reading notebook.
2. We discussed responses and added characteristics (adjectives) to Ponyboy's character chart.
3. We listened to the end of The Outsiders, Chapter 2; if you are absent, please read the end of Chapter 2.
4. We checked our prepositions exercises - grammar workbook pp. 48-49.

HOMEWORK
Preposition worksheet - Handout pp. 15 and 16 - p. 15,Exercises 1 & 2; p. 16, Exercise 1 (only).

Today in ELA....
1. We responded to a reflective writing prompt - Response to a Ponyboy quote.  If you are absent, attached is the assignment. Please write in your reading notebook.
2. We discussed responses and added characteristics (adjectives) to Ponyboy's character chart.
3. We listened to the end of The Outsiders, Chapter 2; if you are absent, please read the end of Chapter 2.
4. We checked our prepositions exercises - grammar workbook pp. 48-49.

HOMEWORK
Preposition worksheet - Handout pp. 15 and 16 - p. 15,Exercises 1 & 2; p. 16, Exercise 1 (only).

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed a previous short answer response with edit comments; we took notes in our writing notebook regarding what was successful and what needs work.  The four areas addressed include the following: topic sentence, examples/details, heading, and overall message.
3. We edited our topic sentence of the most recent journal response due today (Greasers/Socs) and rewrote/typed the final copy and submitted to GC post.
4. We reviewed prepositions and defined prepositional phrases.  We started working on Grammar Workbook, pp. 48-49.

UPCOMING QUIZZES
Word of the Day Quiz - Tuesday, 4/16
Prepositions (know the list and be able to identify & write prepositional phrases) Quiz - Thursday, 4/18

HOMEWORK
Finish -  Grammar Workbook prepositional phrases - pp 48-49 Exercises 1, 2, 3

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed a previous short answer response with edit comments; we took notes in our writing notebook regarding what was successful and what needs work.  The four areas addressed include the following: topic sentence, examples/details, heading, and overall message.
3. We edited our topic sentence of the most recent journal response due today (Greasers/Socs) and rewrote/typed the final copy and submitted to GC post.
4. We reviewed prepositions and defined prepositional phrases.  We started working on Grammar Workbook, pp. 48-49.

UPCOMING QUIZZES
Word of the Day Quiz - Tuesday, 4/16
Prepositions (know the list and be able to identify & write prepositional phrases) Quiz - Thursday, 4/18

HOMEWORK
Finish -  Grammar Workbook prepositional phrases - pp 48-49 Exercises 1, 2, 3

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed a previous short answer response with edit comments; we took notes in our writing notebook regarding what was successful and what needs work.  The four areas addressed include the following: topic sentence, examples/details, heading, and overall message.
3. We edited our topic sentence of the most recent journal response due today (Greasers/Socs) and rewrote/typed the final copy and submitted to GC post.
4. We reviewed prepositions and defined prepositional phrases.  We started working on Grammar Workbook, pp. 48-49.

UPCOMING QUIZZES
Word of the Day Quiz - Tuesday, 4/16
Prepositions (know the list and be able to identify & write prepositional phrases) Quiz - Thursday, 4/18

HOMEWORK
Finish -  Grammar Workbook prepositional phrases - pp 48-49 Exercises 1, 2, 3

Today in ELA...
1. We wrote synonyms and antonyms for Word of the Day - "affluent" and used the word in a sentence. If you are are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.  We considered how to use "affluent" in a sentence using The Outsiders as the subject.
2. We discussed in pairs our post-it notes reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31, and presented the words and comments/phrases we thought were important to identify from the text.
3. We responded in writing to questions reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31.  - Due Wednesday
4. We started responding to prewriting work reflecting the journal topic: 

Describe the Greasers and the Socs. How would you feel if you were a Greaser or a Soc?
Explain with examples in a written paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Finish journal paragraph  - Greaser/Soc; turn in both sheets plus paragraph on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We wrote synonyms and antonyms for Word of the Day - "affluent" and used the word in a sentence. If you are are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.  We considered how to use "affluent" in a sentence using The Outsiders as the subject.
2. We discussed in pairs our post-it notes reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31, and presented the words and comments/phrases we thought were important to identify from the text.
3. We responded in writing to questions reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31.  - Due Wednesday
4. We started responding to prewriting work reflecting the journal topic: 

Describe the Greasers and the Socs. How would you feel if you were a Greaser or a Soc?
Explain with examples in a written paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Finish journal paragraph  - Greaser/Soc; turn in both sheets plus paragraph on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We wrote synonyms and antonyms for Word of the Day - "affluent" and used the word in a sentence. If you are are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.  We considered how to use "affluent" in a sentence using The Outsiders as the subject.
2. We discussed in pairs our post-it notes reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31, and presented the words and comments/phrases we thought were important to identify from the text.
3. We responded in writing to questions reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31.  - Due Wednesday
4. We started responding to prewriting work reflecting the journal topic: 

Describe the Greasers and the Socs. How would you feel if you were a Greaser or a Soc?
Explain with examples in a written paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Finish journal paragraph  - Greaser/Soc; turn in both sheets plus paragraph on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We wrote synonyms and antonyms for Word of the Day - "affluent" and used the word in a sentence. If you are are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.  We considered how to use "affluent" in a sentence using The Outsiders as the subject.
2. We discussed in pairs our post-it notes reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31, and presented the words and comments/phrases we thought were important to identify from the text.
3. We responded in writing to questions reflecting Chapter 2, pp. 19-31.  - Due Wednesday
4. We started responding to prewriting work reflecting the journal topic: 

Describe the Greasers and the Socs. How would you feel if you were a Greaser or a Soc?
Explain with examples in a written paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Finish journal paragraph  - Greaser/Soc; turn in both sheets plus paragraph on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We wrote down the definition of the Word of the Day - animosity - and then decided on/developed a synonym, an antonym, and a sentence for animosity.  We discussed and shared responses. Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. In pairs, each grouping received page numbers from Chapter 1 to review and identify a quote to describe a character, the plot, and an example of figurative language (if it existed in the section.)

HOMEWORK
Read part of Chapter 2, The Outsiders -  pp 19-31.  
Write 6 post-it notes reflecting questions, important concepts, or intriguing ideas.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We wrote down the definition of the Word of the Day - animosity - and then decided on/developed a synonym, an antonym, and a sentence for animosity.  We discussed and shared responses. Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. In pairs, each grouping received page numbers from Chapter 1 to review and identify a quote to describe a character, the plot, and an example of figurative language (if it existed in the section.)

HOMEWORK
Read part of Chapter 2, The Outsiders -  pp 19-31.  
Write 6 post-it notes reflecting questions, important concepts, or intriguing ideas.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We wrote down the definition of the Word of the Day - animosity - and then decided on/developed a synonym, an antonym, and a sentence for animosity.  We discussed and shared responses. Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. In pairs, each grouping received page numbers from Chapter 1 to review and identify a quote to describe a character, the plot, and an example of figurative language (if it existed in the section.)

HOMEWORK
Read part of Chapter 2, The Outsiders -  pp 19-31.  
Write 6 post-it notes reflecting questions, important concepts, or intriguing ideas.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We wrote down the definition of the Word of the Day - animosity - and then decided on/developed a synonym, an antonym, and a sentence for animosity.  We discussed and shared responses. Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. In pairs, each grouping received page numbers from Chapter 1 to review and identify a quote to describe a character, the plot, and an example of figurative language (if it existed in the section.)

HOMEWORK
Read part of Chapter 2, The Outsiders -  pp 19-31.  
Write 6 post-it notes reflecting questions, important concepts, or intriguing ideas.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reading Response to the following question: Is society responsible
for making sure everyone feels included? Why or why not?  Explain in a paragraph- 6 to 8 sentences.  Then we discussed our responses. You may write your response in your Reading or Writing notebook. This is not a free write.

2. We met in groups and reviewed/ our post-it notes. Then we presented our questions/ comments and discussed.

3. We reviewed pp. 1-9 - discussing the differences between the Socs and the Greasers; defining words such as auto-wreck, editorial, & perspiration; identifying cultural/social concepts - madras shirt, Corvair; and slang terms such as souped -up.

4. We started to complete Character Chart packet.  If you are absent, you will receive one when you return.

HOMEWORK
Character packet - Complete "Age/background" & "Appearance"for Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry.  You may also add details for "Important things" and Personality"
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises this week

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reading Response to the following question: Is society responsible
for making sure everyone feels included? Why or why not?  Explain in a paragraph- 6 to 8 sentences.  Then we discussed our responses. You may write your response in your Reading or Writing notebook. This is not a free write.

2. We met in groups and reviewed/ our post-it notes. Then we presented our questions/ comments and discussed.

3. We reviewed pp. 1-9 - discussing the differences between the Socs and the Greasers; defining words such as auto-wreck, editorial, & perspiration; identifying cultural/social concepts - madras shirt, Corvair; and slang terms such as souped -up.

4. We started to complete Character Chart packet.  If you are absent, you will receive one when you return.

HOMEWORK
Character packet - Complete "Age/background" & "Appearance"for Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry.  You may also add details for "Important things" and Personality"
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises this week

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reading Response to the following question: Is society responsible
for making sure everyone feels included? Why or why not?  Explain in a paragraph- 6 to 8 sentences.  Then we discussed our responses. You may write your response in your Reading or Writing notebook. This is not a free write.

2. We met in groups and reviewed/ our post-it notes. Then we presented our questions/ comments and discussed.

3. We reviewed pp. 1-9 - discussing the differences between the Socs and the Greasers; defining words such as auto-wreck, editorial, & perspiration; identifying cultural/social concepts - madras shirt, Corvair; and slang terms such as souped -up.

4. We started to complete Character Chart packet.  If you are absent, you will receive one when you return.

HOMEWORK
Character packet - Complete "Age/background" & "Appearance"for Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry.  You may also add details for "Important things" and Personality"
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises this week

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reading Response to the following question: Is society responsible
for making sure everyone feels included? Why or why not?  Explain in a paragraph- 6 to 8 sentences.  Then we discussed our responses. You may write your response in your Reading or Writing notebook. This is not a free write.

2. We met in groups and reviewed/ our post-it notes. Then we presented our questions/ comments and discussed.

3. We reviewed pp. 1-9 - discussing the differences between the Socs and the Greasers; defining words such as auto-wreck, editorial, & perspiration; identifying cultural/social concepts - madras shirt, Corvair; and slang terms such as souped -up.

4. We started to complete Character Chart packet.  If you are absent, you will receive one when you return.

HOMEWORK
Character packet - Complete "Age/background" & "Appearance"for Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry.  You may also add details for "Important things" and Personality"
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises this week

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading and completed a written response.  If you are absent, please see the attached assignment and turn in after you are back.
2.  We reviewed and wrote sentences for Word of the day - "augment." Please see list in GC for definition.  We identified synonyms for each vocabulary word.
3. We reviewed details about S.E. Hinton and briefly discussed her background, introductory information about the book - The Outsiders - and her writing style.
4. We read outloud the letter to her readers in the edition of our book (2006) and listened to a recording of her letter (1988 ed) to the readers.
5. We listened to the beginning of Chapter 1 and briefly discussed the writer's style describing characters.

HOMEWORK
Read / review Chapter 1, pp. 1-9 (first two paragraphs - stop at "Steve Randle " paragraph).
Write 6 post-it notes reflecting questions, important concepts, or intriguing ideas.
Writer's Tone Word Search - due Tuesday (if you did not receive it in class, please see me for a copy).
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises this week

Today in ELA...
1. We silently read our independent reading books.
2. We added a Word of the Day - "stigma" or "stigmatize" to our lists and wrote sentences. This is word #8.
3. We worked on editing PSAs and paragraph writing.
4. Once we finished editing, then we developed our vocabulary assignment for The Outsiders - Chapters 1 & 2.  Please see attached if absent and complete in reading notebook.
5. We also had the opportunity to work on i-Ready reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing if needed.
The Outsiders Vocabulary assignment
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We silently read our independent reading books.
2. We added a Word of the Day - "stigma" or "stigmatize" to our lists and wrote sentences. This is word #8.
3. We worked on editing PSAs and paragraph writing.
4. Once we finished editing, then we developed our vocabulary assignment for The Outsiders - Chapters 1 & 2.  Please see attached if absent and complete in reading notebook.
5. We also had the opportunity to work on i-Ready reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing if needed.
The Outsiders Vocabulary assignment
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We silently read our independent reading books.
2. We added a Word of the Day - "stigma" or "stigmatize" to our lists and wrote sentences. This is word #8.
3. We worked on editing PSAs and paragraph writing.
4. Once we finished editing, then we developed our vocabulary assignment for The Outsiders - Chapters 1 & 2.  Please see attached if absent and complete in reading notebook.
5. We also had the opportunity to work on i-Ready reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing if needed.
The Outsiders Vocabulary assignment
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Please submit your informational PSA to this post. If you are drawing/designing one by hand, then bring to class on Wednesday, 3/20.

Please submit your informational PSA to this post. If you are drawing/designing one by hand, then bring to class on Wednesday, 3/20.

Please submit your informational PSA to this post. If you are drawing/designing one by hand, then bring to class on Wednesday, 3/20.

Please submit your informational PSA to this post. If you are drawing/designing one by hand, then bring to class on Wednesday, 3/20.

Today in ELA...
1. We responded in writing (Writing Notebook) to the following question: 

What source is the most helpful, so far, in understanding your topic and why?

Identify questions that you have regarding the topic?

2.  We discussed our responses with our writing partners.
3. We reviewed PSA examples and slogans.
4. We worked further on developing our print PSAs and the PSA planner was checked in.  Planners are due on Wednesday in class.

HOMEWORK

FInish and Submit your PSA to the Google Classroom post.
If your informational writing paragraph is returned to you, please complete the edits.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises for the week
The Outsiders vocabulary work - Due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We responded in writing (Writing Notebook) to the following question: 

What source is the most helpful, so far, in understanding your topic and why?

Identify questions that you have regarding the topic?

2.  We discussed our responses with our writing partners.
3. We reviewed PSA examples and slogans.
4. We worked further on developing our print PSAs and the PSA planner was checked in.  Planners are due on Wednesday in class.

HOMEWORK

FInish and Submit your PSA to the Google Classroom post.
If your informational writing paragraph is returned to you, please complete the edits.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises for the week
The Outsiders vocabulary work - Due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We responded in writing (Writing Notebook) to the following question: 

What source is the most helpful, so far, in understanding your topic and why?

Identify questions that you have regarding the topic?

2.  We discussed our responses with our writing partners.
3. We reviewed PSA examples and slogans.
4. We worked further on developing our print PSAs and the PSA planner was checked in.  Planners are due on Wednesday in class.

HOMEWORK

FInish and Submit your PSA to the Google Classroom post.
If your informational writing paragraph is returned to you, please complete the edits.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises for the week
The Outsiders vocabulary work - Due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We responded in writing (Writing Notebook) to the following question: 

What source is the most helpful, so far, in understanding your topic and why?

Identify questions that you have regarding the topic?

2.  We discussed our responses with our writing partners.
3. We reviewed PSA examples and slogans.
4. We worked further on developing our print PSAs and the PSA planner was checked in.  Planners are due on Wednesday in class.

HOMEWORK

FInish and Submit your PSA to the Google Classroom post.
If your informational writing paragraph is returned to you, please complete the edits.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises for the week
The Outsiders vocabulary work - Due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We worked on drafting informational / activist paragraphs. If you are absent, attached is the assignment.  Your edited version is due on Monday, 3/18.
3. Some students completed edits of Independent Reading Paragraphs/Project.
4. We had the opportunity towards the end of class to complete i-Ready Reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing paragraph
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We worked on drafting informational / activist paragraphs. If you are absent, attached is the assignment.  Your edited version is due on Monday, 3/18.
3. Some students completed edits of Independent Reading Paragraphs/Project.
4. We had the opportunity towards the end of class to complete i-Ready Reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing paragraph
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We worked on drafting informational / activist paragraphs. If you are absent, attached is the assignment.  Your edited version is due on Monday, 3/18.
3. Some students completed edits of Independent Reading Paragraphs/Project.
4. We had the opportunity towards the end of class to complete i-Ready Reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing paragraph
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We worked on drafting informational / activist paragraphs. If you are absent, attached is the assignment.  Your edited version is due on Monday, 3/18.
3. Some students completed edits of Independent Reading Paragraphs/Project.
4. We had the opportunity towards the end of class to complete i-Ready Reading.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing paragraph
i-Ready Reading - 3 passed exercises

Please edit and submit your paragraph here for review.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We edited each other's informational writing paragraph and completed a peer edit form.
3. We worked on a planning sheet to develop a PSA reflecting our informational writing topics.

HOMEWORK 
1. Edit informational writing paragraph and submit to GC post.
2. Complete PSA planner.  If you are absent, please see attached assignment and you may ask questions when you return.
3. Complete your PSA (may be a rough draft); we will work on editing on Tuesday.

Please edit and submit your paragraph here for review.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We edited each other's informational writing paragraph and completed a peer edit form.
3. We worked on a planning sheet to develop a PSA reflecting our informational writing topics.

HOMEWORK 
1. Edit informational writing paragraph and submit to GC post.
2. Complete PSA planner.  If you are absent, please see attached assignment and you may ask questions when you return.
3. Complete your PSA (may be a rough draft); we will work on editing on Tuesday.

Please edit and submit your paragraph here for review.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We edited each other's informational writing paragraph and completed a peer edit form.
3. We worked on a planning sheet to develop a PSA reflecting our informational writing topics.

HOMEWORK 
1. Edit informational writing paragraph and submit to GC post.
2. Complete PSA planner.  If you are absent, please see attached assignment and you may ask questions when you return.
3. Complete your PSA (may be a rough draft); we will work on editing on Tuesday.

Please edit and submit your paragraph here for review.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent independent reading.
2. We edited each other's informational writing paragraph and completed a peer edit form.
3. We worked on a planning sheet to develop a PSA reflecting our informational writing topics.

HOMEWORK 
1. Edit informational writing paragraph and submit to GC post.
2. Complete PSA planner.  If you are absent, please see attached assignment and you may ask questions when you return.
3. Complete your PSA (may be a rough draft); we will work on editing on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #32 and discussed. If you are absent, please see the Free Write post in GC for the topic.
2. Complete Ex #10 - # 1-5.  Write a list of 15 prepositions in your Writing Notebook.  Choose your prepositions from the list on p. 32.
3. We continued to research our social issues topics.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - Identifying prepositional phrases.  Complete 15 minutes or SmartScore of 100.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #32 and discussed. If you are absent, please see the Free Write post in GC for the topic.
2. Complete Ex #10 - # 1-5.  Write a list of 15 prepositions in your Writing Notebook.  Choose your prepositions from the list on p. 32.
3. We continued to research our social issues topics.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - Identifying prepositional phrases.  Complete 15 minutes or SmartScore of 100.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #32 and discussed. If you are absent, please see the Free Write post in GC for the topic.
2. Complete Ex #10 - # 1-5.  Write a list of 15 prepositions in your Writing Notebook.  Choose your prepositions from the list on p. 32.
3. We continued to research our social issues topics.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - Identifying prepositional phrases.  Complete 15 minutes or SmartScore of 100.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #32 and discussed. If you are absent, please see the Free Write post in GC for the topic.
2. Complete Ex #10 - # 1-5.  Write a list of 15 prepositions in your Writing Notebook.  Choose your prepositions from the list on p. 32.
3. We continued to research our social issues topics.

HOMEWORK
Complete IXL - Identifying prepositional phrases.  Complete 15 minutes or SmartScore of 100.
i-Ready Reading  - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...

1. To begin, we completed independent silent reading.
2. We completed a vocabulary subtle meanings activity.
3. We edited our Independent Reading Paragraphs.
4. We completed an Independent REading project walk.
5. We completed an project self evaluation.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing projects if needed and bring your edited work to class on Thursday.
Finish evaluation if needed.
i-Ready reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...

1. To begin, we completed independent silent reading.
2. We completed a vocabulary subtle meanings activity.
3. We edited our Independent Reading Paragraphs.
4. We completed an Independent REading project walk.
5. We completed an project self evaluation.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing projects if needed and bring your edited work to class on Thursday.
Finish evaluation if needed.
i-Ready reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...

1. To begin, we completed independent silent reading.
2. We completed a vocabulary subtle meanings activity.
3. We edited our Independent Reading Paragraphs.
4. We completed an Independent REading project walk.
5. We completed an project self evaluation.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing projects if needed and bring your edited work to class on Thursday.
Finish evaluation if needed.
i-Ready reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...

1. To begin, we completed independent silent reading.
2. We completed a vocabulary subtle meanings activity.
3. We edited our Independent Reading Paragraphs.
4. We completed an Independent REading project walk.
5. We completed an project self evaluation.

HOMEWORK
Finish editing projects if needed and bring your edited work to class on Thursday.
Finish evaluation if needed.
i-Ready reading - 3 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading.
2. We completed vocabulary work from our Literature book; if you are absent, please see the attached pages.  Read and complete p. 504 and p. 440 in your Writing Notebook.
3. We read a portion of "A Police Stop...."  and will finish on Tuesday.
4. We reviewed Independent Reading Project work and submitted our plans.

HOMEWORK
Begin working on your Independent Reading Project.

Respond to the following question in your Reading notebook:  Would you walk 7 miles to work - 2 hours and 15 minutes each way? Why or why not? If you do not want to walk, then what would you do differently about the situation?

i-Ready reading

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading.
2. We completed vocabulary work from our Literature book; if you are absent, please see the attached pages.  Read and complete p. 504 and p. 440 in your Writing Notebook.
3. We read a portion of "A Police Stop...."  and will finish on Tuesday.
4. We reviewed Independent Reading Project work and submitted our plans.

HOMEWORK
Begin working on your Independent Reading Project.

Respond to the following question in your Reading notebook:  Would you walk 7 miles to work - 2 hours and 15 minutes each way? Why or why not? If you do not want to walk, then what would you do differently about the situation?

i-Ready reading

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading.
2. We completed vocabulary work from our Literature book; if you are absent, please see the attached pages.  Read and complete p. 504 and p. 440 in your Writing Notebook.
3. We read a portion of "A Police Stop...."  and will finish on Tuesday.
4. We reviewed Independent Reading Project work and submitted our plans.

HOMEWORK
Begin working on your Independent Reading Project.

Respond to the following question in your Reading notebook:  Would you walk 7 miles to work - 2 hours and 15 minutes each way? Why or why not? If you do not want to walk, then what would you do differently about the situation?

i-Ready reading

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #29 and discussed our responses; if you are absent, please see GC for the Free Write assignment.
2. We reviewed information about the Independent Reading Project. Please see the attached assignment for further info.  Your plan is due on Monday, March 4.
3. We responded to Literature book questions, p. 502 # 2,3,4 in our Reading notebook.

HOMEWORK
Independent Reading Project Plan - due Monday, March 4.
Write a detailed explanation about your PLAN using complete sentences.  Respond to the following ...
Book title
Reason for choosing the book
Project choice
Your plan 
Include the message, the symbols, the ideas you feel should be highlighted

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your paragraph or writing project to class on Monday, March 4, for peer editing.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, March 12. Please bring your project to class.

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your project plan to class on Monday, March 4.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, March 12. Please bring your project to class.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #28  - if you are absent please see the list of Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed yesterday's and today's free writes.
3. We read "...Peace" in literature book, pp. 494-500.

HOMEWORK
In your reading notebook, write a paragraph discussing which independent reading book will be the subject of your independent reading project. See the attached project description with due dates.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due this week.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #28  - if you are absent please see the list of Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed yesterday's and today's free writes.
3. We read "...Peace" in literature book, pp. 494-500.

HOMEWORK
In your reading notebook, write a paragraph discussing which independent reading book will be the subject of your independent reading project. See the attached project description with due dates.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due this week.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #28  - if you are absent please see the list of Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed yesterday's and today's free writes.
3. We read "...Peace" in literature book, pp. 494-500.

HOMEWORK
In your reading notebook, write a paragraph discussing which independent reading book will be the subject of your independent reading project. See the attached project description with due dates.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due this week.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #28  - if you are absent please see the list of Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed yesterday's and today's free writes.
3. We read "...Peace" in literature book, pp. 494-500.

HOMEWORK
In your reading notebook, write a paragraph discussing which independent reading book will be the subject of your independent reading project. See the attached project description with due dates.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due this week.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for D.O.L. test and completed the test.
2. We completed independent reading after the test.
3. We completed Free Write #27. Free Write notebooks were checked for the 2nd trimester - #17-27

HOMEWORK
Independent reading reflection in Reading notebook
Review your independent reading from Trimester 2. Choose 1 or 2 favorite titles.
Write a paragraph discussing why this title is your favorite and a theme and symbol that the book expresses. 
Use evidence to prove your comments.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for D.O.L. test and completed the test.
2. We completed independent reading after the test.
3. We completed Free Write #27. Free Write notebooks were checked for the 2nd trimester - #17-27

HOMEWORK
Independent reading reflection in Reading notebook
Review your independent reading from Trimester 2. Choose 1 or 2 favorite titles.
Write a paragraph discussing why this title is your favorite and a theme and symbol that the book expresses. 
Use evidence to prove your comments.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for D.O.L. test and completed the test.
2. We completed independent reading after the test.
3. We completed Free Write #27. Free Write notebooks were checked for the 2nd trimester - #17-27

HOMEWORK
Independent reading reflection in Reading notebook
Review your independent reading from Trimester 2. Choose 1 or 2 favorite titles.
Write a paragraph discussing why this title is your favorite and a theme and symbol that the book expresses. 
Use evidence to prove your comments.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We checked grammar exercises - helping verbs, ex 6 & 7 , pp. 27-28.
3. We read through "Get in the Zone..." p. 420 and discussed informational text / author purpose.
4. We reviewed for D.O.L. quiz

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz
Prep Free Write notebook to be checked for 2nd Trimester - Free Writes #17 - #26

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We checked grammar exercises - helping verbs, ex 6 & 7 , pp. 27-28.
3. We read through "Get in the Zone..." p. 420 and discussed informational text / author purpose.
4. We reviewed for D.O.L. quiz

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz
Prep Free Write notebook to be checked for 2nd Trimester - Free Writes #17 - #26

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We checked grammar exercises - helping verbs, ex 6 & 7 , pp. 27-28.
3. We read through "Get in the Zone..." p. 420 and discussed informational text / author purpose.
4. We reviewed for D.O.L. quiz

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz
Prep Free Write notebook to be checked for 2nd Trimester - Free Writes #17 - #26

ELA Homework - 

In your Reading or Writing notebook, please respond to the following two prompts:

A.  Video games are often highly praised or strongly criticized. 
What might be the positive or negative effects of video games?  Write a list of Positives/ Negatives.

B.  Choose 1 or 2 video games that you like to play and explain what makes them challenging and how long it takes to master
them.  
If you do not enjoy video games, then please choose another type of game such as a board game or an outdoor game.

Reminder: i-Ready - 2 passed exercises - due at end of week

ELA Homework - 

In your Reading or Writing notebook, please respond to the following two prompts:

A.  Video games are often highly praised or strongly criticized. 
What might be the positive or negative effects of video games?  Write a list of Positives/ Negatives.

B.  Choose 1 or 2 video games that you like to play and explain what makes them challenging and how long it takes to master
them.  
If you do not enjoy video games, then please choose another type of game such as a board game or an outdoor game.

Reminder: i-Ready - 2 passed exercises - due at end of week

ELA Homework - 

In your Reading or Writing notebook, please respond to the following two prompts:

A.  Video games are often highly praised or strongly criticized. 
What might be the positive or negative effects of video games?  Write a list of Positives/ Negatives.

B.  Choose 1 or 2 video games that you like to play and explain what makes them challenging and how long it takes to master
them.  
If you do not enjoy video games, then please choose another type of game such as a board game or an outdoor game.

Reminder: i-Ready - 2 passed exercises - due at end of week

ELA Homework - 

In your Reading or Writing notebook, please respond to the following two prompts:

A.  Video games are often highly praised or strongly criticized. 
What might be the positive or negative effects of video games?  Write a list of Positives/ Negatives.

B.  Choose 1 or 2 video games that you like to play and explain what makes them challenging and how long it takes to master
them.  
If you do not enjoy video games, then please choose another type of game such as a board game or an outdoor game.

Reminder: i-Ready - 2 passed exercises - due at end of week

ELA Homework - 

IXL Exercises
"Choose between adjectives and adverbs"
"Is the word an adjective or an adverb?"
Finish Tuesday's hw of "Identify Adverbs" if needed.
Work for 15 minutes for each exercise or SMARTscore of 100.

ELA Homework - 

IXL Exercises
"Choose between adjectives and adverbs"
"Is the word an adjective or an adverb?"
Finish Tuesday's hw of "Identify Adverbs" if needed.
Work for 15 minutes for each exercise or SMARTscore of 100.

ELA Homework - 

IXL Exercises
"Choose between adjectives and adverbs"
"Is the word an adjective or an adverb?"
Finish Tuesday's hw of "Identify Adverbs" if needed.
Work for 15 minutes for each exercise or SMARTscore of 100.

ELA Homework - 

IXL Exercises
"Choose between adjectives and adverbs"
"Is the word an adjective or an adverb?"
Finish Tuesday's hw of "Identify Adverbs" if needed.
Work for 15 minutes for each exercise or SMARTscore of 100.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #25 and briefly discussed responses; if you are absent please see the Free Write list in GC.
2. We reviewed Linking Verbs and checked responses on page 27.
3. We read through and practiced exercises on Helping Verbs on page 28. We started exercise #6.

HOMEWORK
Helping Verbs p. 28 finish exercise #6
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises
Read independent reading book; be sure to have the most recent book you've finished in class next week as well as the book you are reading.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #25 and briefly discussed responses; if you are absent please see the Free Write list in GC.
2. We reviewed Linking Verbs and checked responses on page 27.
3. We read through and practiced exercises on Helping Verbs on page 28. We started exercise #6.

HOMEWORK
Helping Verbs p. 28 finish exercise #6
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises
Read independent reading book; be sure to have the most recent book you've finished in class next week as well as the book you are reading.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #25 and briefly discussed responses; if you are absent please see the Free Write list in GC.
2. We reviewed Linking Verbs and checked responses on page 27.
3. We read through and practiced exercises on Helping Verbs on page 28. We started exercise #6.

HOMEWORK
Helping Verbs p. 28 finish exercise #6
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises
Read independent reading book; be sure to have the most recent book you've finished in class next week as well as the book you are reading.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #25 and briefly discussed responses; if you are absent please see the Free Write list in GC.
2. We reviewed Linking Verbs and checked responses on page 27.
3. We read through and practiced exercises on Helping Verbs on page 28. We started exercise #6.

HOMEWORK
Helping Verbs p. 28 finish exercise #6
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises
Read independent reading book; be sure to have the most recent book you've finished in class next week as well as the book you are reading.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB test.
2. We completed the TBTB Test  = multiple choice, matching, and T/F questions as well as a short answer paragraph.
3. If time allowed, we worked on our Character Chart packet.

HOMEWORK
Finish Character Charts

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB test.
2. We completed the TBTB Test  = multiple choice, matching, and T/F questions as well as a short answer paragraph.
3. If time allowed, we worked on our Character Chart packet.

HOMEWORK
Finish Character Charts

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write in our Reading Notebook responding to two questions and then discussed our responses:
According to Hanwei, how has China changed? Should Ailin have waited for him?
What do you think is the overall message of the book?  Consider the following topics:  family & relationships; courage; values in conflict; and self-esteem.
2. We worked on completing the review sheet and reviewed the questions. 

Review sheet is posted in Monday's GC post.
3. Students had the opportunity to work on the Character chart after finishing the review sheet.

HOMEWORK
Finish TBTB test review sheet; study for TBTB test.
Character Chart - due on Thursday - we will continue working on the chart in class after the test on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write in our Reading Notebook responding to two questions and then discussed our responses:
According to Hanwei, how has China changed? Should Ailin have waited for him?
What do you think is the overall message of the book?  Consider the following topics:  family & relationships; courage; values in conflict; and self-esteem.
2. We worked on completing the review sheet and reviewed the questions. 

Review sheet is posted in Monday's GC post.
3. Students had the opportunity to work on the Character chart after finishing the review sheet.

HOMEWORK
Finish TBTB test review sheet; study for TBTB test.
Character Chart - due on Thursday - we will continue working on the chart in class after the test on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write in our Reading Notebook responding to two questions and then discussed our responses:
According to Hanwei, how has China changed? Should Ailin have waited for him?
What do you think is the overall message of the book?  Consider the following topics:  family & relationships; courage; values in conflict; and self-esteem.
2. We worked on completing the review sheet and reviewed the questions. 

Review sheet is posted in Monday's GC post.
3. Students had the opportunity to work on the Character chart after finishing the review sheet.

HOMEWORK
Finish TBTB test review sheet; study for TBTB test.
Character Chart - due on Thursday - we will continue working on the chart in class after the test on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write in our Reading Notebook responding to two questions and then discussed our responses:
According to Hanwei, how has China changed? Should Ailin have waited for him?
What do you think is the overall message of the book?  Consider the following topics:  family & relationships; courage; values in conflict; and self-esteem.
2. We worked on completing the review sheet and reviewed the questions. 

Review sheet is posted in Monday's GC post.
3. Students had the opportunity to work on the Character chart after finishing the review sheet.

HOMEWORK
Finish TBTB test review sheet; study for TBTB test.
Character Chart - due on Thursday - we will continue working on the chart in class after the test on Wednesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed specific questions from Chapters 10-11- If absent please see attached questions and answer #3, 4, 5, 6, 7 in your notebook.
3. We discussed plot and characterization of Chapters 10 & 11 and listened to the Epilogue.

A review sheet is attached to this post. Students received this at the end of class. 

HOMEWORK
Review for Wednesday's TBTB book test, 2/14/24.  Complete about half of the questions or more and review the vocabulary. 
Review your summaries/quotes.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed specific questions from Chapters 10-11- If absent please see attached questions and answer #3, 4, 5, 6, 7 in your notebook.
3. We discussed plot and characterization of Chapters 10 & 11 and listened to the Epilogue.

A review sheet is attached to this post. Students received this at the end of class. 

HOMEWORK
Review for Wednesday's TBTB book test, 2/14/24.  Complete about half of the questions or more and review the vocabulary. 
Review your summaries/quotes.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent books silently.
2. We read/watched two short clips about Lunar New Year and completed a 5 minute quick write reflecting on the presented information.  We then briefly discussed our observations.
3. We reviewed/discussed our responses to TBTB, Chapter 9 questions.
4. We met in groups and finished TBTB, Chapter 9 questions #13, 14, 15 and presented responses to the class.
5. We reviewed key moments from beginning of Chapter 10.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading TBTB Chapter 10 and Chapter 11.  Choose two quotes from the reading and write an explanation of importance.
i-Ready Reading  - two passed exercises due

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #24.  If you are absent, please see GC for Free Write assignment. We then briefly discussed responses in small groups and then as a class.
2. We reviewed our responses to TBTB Reading Questions , Chapter 8.
3. We started responding to TBTB Reading Questions, Chapter 9, in writing.
4. We reviewed Linking Verbs in Grammar Workbook, pp. 25-26.  

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 9 questions.  Please follow the directions on the question sheet. The questions were posted on Wednesday in GC and should be written out on a separate sheet of paper.
Grammar Work - Linking verbs - Finish Ex. 4 & 5 (p. 26). 
Read TBTB pp. 125-132 - Choose 1 quote reflecting the reading and explain the importance.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #24.  If you are absent, please see GC for Free Write assignment. We then briefly discussed responses in small groups and then as a class.
2. We reviewed our responses to TBTB Reading Questions , Chapter 8.
3. We started responding to TBTB Reading Questions, Chapter 9, in writing.
4. We reviewed Linking Verbs in Grammar Workbook, pp. 25-26.  

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 9 questions.  Please follow the directions on the question sheet. The questions were posted on Wednesday in GC and should be written out on a separate sheet of paper.
Grammar Work - Linking verbs - Finish Ex. 4 & 5 (p. 26). 
Read TBTB pp. 125-132 - Choose 1 quote reflecting the reading and explain the importance.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #24.  If you are absent, please see GC for Free Write assignment. We then briefly discussed responses in small groups and then as a class.
2. We reviewed our responses to TBTB Reading Questions , Chapter 8.
3. We started responding to TBTB Reading Questions, Chapter 9, in writing.
4. We reviewed Linking Verbs in Grammar Workbook, pp. 25-26.  

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 9 questions.  Please follow the directions on the question sheet. The questions were posted on Wednesday in GC and should be written out on a separate sheet of paper.
Grammar Work - Linking verbs - Finish Ex. 4 & 5 (p. 26). 
Read TBTB pp. 125-132 - Choose 1 quote reflecting the reading and explain the importance.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We discussed our response to Tuesday's writing assignment about initiative demonstrated in TBTB, Chp 9, p. 110.
3. We finished listening to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed how Ailin experiences two cultures and compares herself to bamboo.
4. We started responding to Chapter 8 reading questions.

HOMEWORK
Complete Chapter 8 reading questions; follow directions and be sure to paraphrase details and at minimum provide quotes for questions #5 and #6.
Read pp. 119-15 (Chapter 10) and choose 2 quotes from the pages.  Explain importance of each quote in your Reading notebook.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We discussed our response to Tuesday's writing assignment about initiative demonstrated in TBTB, Chp 9, p. 110.
3. We finished listening to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed how Ailin experiences two cultures and compares herself to bamboo.
4. We started responding to Chapter 8 reading questions.

HOMEWORK
Complete Chapter 8 reading questions; follow directions and be sure to paraphrase details and at minimum provide quotes for questions #5 and #6.
Read pp. 119-15 (Chapter 10) and choose 2 quotes from the pages.  Explain importance of each quote in your Reading notebook.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We discussed our response to Tuesday's writing assignment about initiative demonstrated in TBTB, Chp 9, p. 110.
3. We finished listening to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed how Ailin experiences two cultures and compares herself to bamboo.
4. We started responding to Chapter 8 reading questions.

HOMEWORK
Complete Chapter 8 reading questions; follow directions and be sure to paraphrase details and at minimum provide quotes for questions #5 and #6.
Read pp. 119-15 (Chapter 10) and choose 2 quotes from the pages.  Explain importance of each quote in your Reading notebook.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We discussed our response to Tuesday's writing assignment about initiative demonstrated in TBTB, Chp 9, p. 110.
3. We finished listening to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed how Ailin experiences two cultures and compares herself to bamboo.
4. We started responding to Chapter 8 reading questions.

HOMEWORK
Complete Chapter 8 reading questions; follow directions and be sure to paraphrase details and at minimum provide quotes for questions #5 and #6.
Read pp. 119-15 (Chapter 10) and choose 2 quotes from the pages.  Explain importance of each quote in your Reading notebook.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and checked our verb exercises, pp. 23-24.
2. We completed p. 24, Ex. 3, in pairs and presented examples to the class.
3. We discussed the various differences that the character Ailin experience in TBTB, Chapter 8, through partner discussion and then overall class discussion.
4. We listened to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed the specifics of the plot.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following question regarding Chapter 9 in your Reading Notebook:
What does "initiative" mean (p. 110)?  You may develop your own definition or define from the dictionary.
How does Ailin show initiative?
Should Ailin have been left on her own to watch the children? Why or why not?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and checked our verb exercises, pp. 23-24.
2. We completed p. 24, Ex. 3, in pairs and presented examples to the class.
3. We discussed the various differences that the character Ailin experience in TBTB, Chapter 8, through partner discussion and then overall class discussion.
4. We listened to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed the specifics of the plot.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following question regarding Chapter 9 in your Reading Notebook:
What does "initiative" mean (p. 110)?  You may develop your own definition or define from the dictionary.
How does Ailin show initiative?
Should Ailin have been left on her own to watch the children? Why or why not?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and checked our verb exercises, pp. 23-24.
2. We completed p. 24, Ex. 3, in pairs and presented examples to the class.
3. We discussed the various differences that the character Ailin experience in TBTB, Chapter 8, through partner discussion and then overall class discussion.
4. We listened to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed the specifics of the plot.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following question regarding Chapter 9 in your Reading Notebook:
What does "initiative" mean (p. 110)?  You may develop your own definition or define from the dictionary.
How does Ailin show initiative?
Should Ailin have been left on her own to watch the children? Why or why not?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and checked our verb exercises, pp. 23-24.
2. We completed p. 24, Ex. 3, in pairs and presented examples to the class.
3. We discussed the various differences that the character Ailin experience in TBTB, Chapter 8, through partner discussion and then overall class discussion.
4. We listened to Chapter 9 and briefly discussed the specifics of the plot.

HOMEWORK
Respond to the following question regarding Chapter 9 in your Reading Notebook:
What does "initiative" mean (p. 110)?  You may develop your own definition or define from the dictionary.
How does Ailin show initiative?
Should Ailin have been left on her own to watch the children? Why or why not?

Today in ELA...
1. To begin, we read our independent reading books silently.
2. We discussed the beginning of TBTB Chapter 8 by reviewing our notes with our writing partners.
3. We listened to the remaining part of Chapter 8. 
4. We discussed the details associated with being an amah and the differences/similarities of Ailin's new life versus her former life.
5. We read through "verbs" in grammar workbook pp. 23-24 and discussed the examples.

HOMEWORK
Write a paragraph in your Reading notebook answering the following questions:  Discuss/explain a difference that Ailin experiences in her new life versus her former life. How does Ailin feel about this? What is your reaction?  Include a quote in your paragraph and page numbers.
Grammar workbook - Complete Ex. 1 & 2, pp. 23-24.

Today in ELA...
1. To begin, we read our independent reading books silently.
2. We discussed the beginning of TBTB Chapter 8 by reviewing our notes with our writing partners.
3. We listened to the remaining part of Chapter 8. 
4. We discussed the details associated with being an amah and the differences/similarities of Ailin's new life versus her former life.
5. We read through "verbs" in grammar workbook pp. 23-24 and discussed the examples.

HOMEWORK
Write a paragraph in your Reading notebook answering the following questions:  Discuss/explain a difference that Ailin experiences in her new life versus her former life. How does Ailin feel about this? What is your reaction?  Include a quote in your paragraph and page numbers.
Grammar workbook - Complete Ex. 1 & 2, pp. 23-24.

Today in ELA...
1. To begin, we read our independent reading books silently.
2. We discussed the beginning of TBTB Chapter 8 by reviewing our notes with our writing partners.
3. We listened to the remaining part of Chapter 8. 
4. We discussed the details associated with being an amah and the differences/similarities of Ailin's new life versus her former life.
5. We read through "verbs" in grammar workbook pp. 23-24 and discussed the examples.

HOMEWORK
Write a paragraph in your Reading notebook answering the following questions:  Discuss/explain a difference that Ailin experiences in her new life versus her former life. How does Ailin feel about this? What is your reaction?  Include a quote in your paragraph and page numbers.
Grammar workbook - Complete Ex. 1 & 2, pp. 23-24.

Today in ELA...
1.  We completed a prewrite identifying knowledge about groundhogs.
2. We read a Britannica Encyclopedia article, "Groundhog Day."
3. We identified two or more key ideas about groundhogs, identified quotes from the article, and wrote a 6-8 sentence paragraph using these ideas.  Please see GC post for further information if you are absent.
4. We continued to work on our amusement park radio announcements.

HOMEWORK 
Finish amusement park radio announcement and turn in to GC post.
If you did not finish your Groundhog day paragraph - please finish and submit to GC post.
i-Ready - 2 passed exercises

Today in ELA...
1.  We completed a prewrite identifying knowledge about groundhogs.
2. We read a Britannica Encyclopedia article, "Groundhog Day."
3. We identified two or more key ideas about groundhogs, identified quotes from the article, and wrote a 6-8 sentence paragraph using these ideas.  Please see GC post for further information if you are absent.
4. We continued to work on our amusement park radio announcements.

HOMEWORK 
Finish amusement park radio announcement and turn in to GC post.
If you did not finish your Groundhog day paragraph - please finish and submit to GC post.
i-Ready - 2 passed exercises

Today in ELA...

1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed for TBTB Chapters 4-5 vocabulary and plot/character quiz.
3. We completed six T/F statements activity reflecting our knowledge of TBTB Chapter 6.
4. We wrote a prediction reflecting Ailin's future.
5. We listened to and discussed TBTB Chapter 7. 

HOMEWORK
Study for quiz - review reading questions of Chapters 4, 5, 6; review vocabulary Chapters 4 & 5
Finish reading Chapter 7, if necessary.
Read beginning of Chapter 8 to page 93, top of page, "...taught to write in Chinese." 
Write 3 post-it notes for Chapter 8 pp. 89-93 identifying either something of interest or importance or a question that you have after reading.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed for TBTB Chapters 4-5 vocabulary and plot/character quiz.
3. We completed six T/F statements activity reflecting our knowledge of TBTB Chapter 6.
4. We wrote a prediction reflecting Ailin's future.
5. We listened to and discussed TBTB Chapter 7. 

HOMEWORK
Study for quiz - review reading questions of Chapters 4, 5, 6; review vocabulary Chapters 4 & 5
Finish reading Chapter 7, if necessary.
Read beginning of Chapter 8 to page 93, top of page, "...taught to write in Chinese." 
Write 3 post-it notes for Chapter 8 pp. 89-93 identifying either something of interest or importance or a question that you have after reading.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed for TBTB Chapters 4-5 vocabulary and plot/character quiz.
3. We completed six T/F statements activity reflecting our knowledge of TBTB Chapter 6.
4. We wrote a prediction reflecting Ailin's future.
5. We listened to and discussed TBTB Chapter 7. 

HOMEWORK
Study for quiz - review reading questions of Chapters 4, 5, 6; review vocabulary Chapters 4 & 5
Finish reading Chapter 7, if necessary.
Read beginning of Chapter 8 to page 93, top of page, "...taught to write in Chinese." 
Write 3 post-it notes for Chapter 8 pp. 89-93 identifying either something of interest or importance or a question that you have after reading.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed for TBTB Chapters 4-5 vocabulary and plot/character quiz.
3. We completed six T/F statements activity reflecting our knowledge of TBTB Chapter 6.
4. We wrote a prediction reflecting Ailin's future.
5. We listened to and discussed TBTB Chapter 7. 

HOMEWORK
Study for quiz - review reading questions of Chapters 4, 5, 6; review vocabulary Chapters 4 & 5
Finish reading Chapter 7, if necessary.
Read beginning of Chapter 8 to page 93, top of page, "...taught to write in Chinese." 
Write 3 post-it notes for Chapter 8 pp. 89-93 identifying either something of interest or importance or a question that you have after reading.

Today in ELA... 
1. We completed Free Write #23 and volunteers discussed with the class. If you are absent, please see the Free Write list in GC.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 6 vocabulary work - partners met and reviewed definitions and sentences - and then presented sentences.
3. We reviewed TBTB Chapters 4 and 5 via Quizlet.

*** VOCABULARY & Plot  Quiz- Chapters 4-5 - moved to Thursday 2/1/24

HOMEWORK
Study for Thursday's quiz 
Read independent reading book

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We responded to TBTB Chapter 6 reading questions in our READING NOTEBOOKS. Please see attached questions if you are absent.
3. Then we discussed several concepts from the questions - specifically Ailin and Big Uncle's understanding of one another and their relationship.

HOMEWORK 
Finish the Chapter 6 reading questions.
Complete Chapter 6 vocabulary work (definition, part of speech, sentence for each word) in Reading Notebook.  Please see attached vocabulary words if needed.
Study for Wednesday's quiz - Chapters 4 & 5 vocabulary; plot/character questions -  review your reading questions.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We responded to TBTB Chapter 6 reading questions in our READING NOTEBOOKS. Please see attached questions if you are absent.
3. Then we discussed several concepts from the questions - specifically Ailin and Big Uncle's understanding of one another and their relationship.

HOMEWORK 
Finish the Chapter 6 reading questions.
Complete Chapter 6 vocabulary work (definition, part of speech, sentence for each word) in Reading Notebook.  Please see attached vocabulary words if needed.
Study for Wednesday's quiz - Chapters 4 & 5 vocabulary; plot/character questions -  review your reading questions.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We responded to TBTB Chapter 6 reading questions in our READING NOTEBOOKS. Please see attached questions if you are absent.
3. Then we discussed several concepts from the questions - specifically Ailin and Big Uncle's understanding of one another and their relationship.

HOMEWORK 
Finish the Chapter 6 reading questions.
Complete Chapter 6 vocabulary work (definition, part of speech, sentence for each word) in Reading Notebook.  Please see attached vocabulary words if needed.
Study for Wednesday's quiz - Chapters 4 & 5 vocabulary; plot/character questions -  review your reading questions.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We responded to TBTB Chapter 6 reading questions in our READING NOTEBOOKS. Please see attached questions if you are absent.
3. Then we discussed several concepts from the questions - specifically Ailin and Big Uncle's understanding of one another and their relationship.

HOMEWORK 
Finish the Chapter 6 reading questions.
Complete Chapter 6 vocabulary work (definition, part of speech, sentence for each word) in Reading Notebook.  Please see attached vocabulary words if needed.
Study for Wednesday's quiz - Chapters 4 & 5 vocabulary; plot/character questions -  review your reading questions.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups and discussed the three questions reflecting the education system (Thursday' night's homework).
3. We presented our responses and discussed all questions.
4. We watched several clips regarding background information and took notes presented about the Boxer Rebellion, Hua Mulan, and Dowager Empress Cixi.

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 6. Write a summary of key events in your Reading notebook. Choose 1 quote to discuss reflecting an important moment/concept in the chapter.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups and discussed the three questions reflecting the education system (Thursday' night's homework).
3. We presented our responses and discussed all questions.
4. We watched several clips regarding background information and took notes presented about the Boxer Rebellion, Hua Mulan, and Dowager Empress Cixi.

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 6. Write a summary of key events in your Reading notebook. Choose 1 quote to discuss reflecting an important moment/concept in the chapter.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups and discussed the three questions reflecting the education system (Thursday' night's homework).
3. We presented our responses and discussed all questions.
4. We watched several clips regarding background information and took notes presented about the Boxer Rebellion, Hua Mulan, and Dowager Empress Cixi.

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 6. Write a summary of key events in your Reading notebook. Choose 1 quote to discuss reflecting an important moment/concept in the chapter.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups and discussed the three questions reflecting the education system (Thursday' night's homework).
3. We presented our responses and discussed all questions.
4. We watched several clips regarding background information and took notes presented about the Boxer Rebellion, Hua Mulan, and Dowager Empress Cixi.

HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 6. Write a summary of key events in your Reading notebook. Choose 1 quote to discuss reflecting an important moment/concept in the chapter.

Today in class, please write a story with your vocabulary words.  You will work with your writing partner to develop your story.  Please use a minimum of five of the eight words.

Please be thoughtful of your topics. Use one or two of your sentences as the topic and take the story further from that sentence.  Please attach your google doc to this post.

If you are absent, please develop your story on your own.

Today in class, please write a story with your vocabulary words.  You will work with your writing partner to develop your story.  Please use a minimum of five of the eight words.

Please be thoughtful of your topics. Use one or two of your sentences as the topic and take the story further from that sentence.  Please attach your google doc to this post.

If you are absent, please develop your story on your own.

Today in class, please write a story with your vocabulary words.  You will work with your writing partner to develop your story.  Please use a minimum of five of the eight words.

Please be thoughtful of your topics. Use one or two of your sentences as the topic and take the story further from that sentence.  Please attach your google doc to this post.

If you are absent, please develop your story on your own.

Today in class, please write a story with your vocabulary words.  You will work with your writing partner to develop your story.  Please use a minimum of five of the eight words. Develop an original, thoughtful title and head your paper with your name(s), class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

Please be thoughtful of your topics. Use one or two of your sentences as the topic and take the story further from that sentence.  Please attach your google doc to this post.

If you are absent, please develop your story on your own.

Today in ELA...

1. We wrote an original short story paragraph using minimum 5 of the 8 vocabulary words from TBTB, Chapter 5.
2. We presented our stories to the class.
HOMEWORK
Respond to the following questions reflecting Chapter 5 in your Reading notebook.  Write a well-developed paragraph including several sentences and quote(s) with explanation:

Describe the topic of education as presented in the chapter. Discus Ailin’s experience(s) at school with her classes and the other students.  What ideas does she learn there that may or may not be in agreement with Big Uncle’s beliefs? How are her father's ideas about education and a woman's future in China compared to Big Uncle's ideas?

Today in ELA...

1. We wrote an original short story paragraph using minimum 5 of the 8 vocabulary words from TBTB, Chapter 5.
2. We presented our stories to the class.
HOMEWORK
Respond to the following questions reflecting Chapter 5 in your Reading notebook.  Write a well-developed paragraph including several sentences and quote(s) with explanation:

Describe the topic of education as presented in the chapter. Discus Ailin’s experience(s) at school with her classes and the other students.  What ideas does she learn there that may or may not be in agreement with Big Uncle’s beliefs? How are her father's ideas about education and a woman's future in China compared to Big Uncle's ideas?

Today in ELA...

1. We wrote an original short story paragraph using minimum 5 of the 8 vocabulary words from TBTB, Chapter 5.
2. We presented our stories to the class.
HOMEWORK
Respond to the following questions reflecting Chapter 5 in your Reading notebook.  Write a well-developed paragraph including several sentences and quote(s) with explanation:

Describe the topic of education as presented in the chapter. Discus Ailin’s experience(s) at school with her classes and the other students.  What ideas does she learn there that may or may not be in agreement with Big Uncle’s beliefs? How are her father's ideas about education and a woman's future in China compared to Big Uncle's ideas?

Today in ELA...

1. We wrote an original short story paragraph using minimum 5 of the 8 vocabulary words from TBTB, Chapter 5.
2. We presented our stories to the class.
HOMEWORK
Respond to the following questions reflecting Chapter 5 in your Reading notebook.  Write a well-developed paragraph including several sentences and quote(s) with explanation:

Describe the topic of education as presented in the chapter. Discus Ailin’s experience(s) at school with her classes and the other students.  What ideas does she learn there that may or may not be in agreement with Big Uncle’s beliefs? How are her father's ideas about education and a woman's future in China compared to Big Uncle's ideas?

ELA class assignments:

1. Independent reading, 15 minutes, and respond to reading.
After reading your Independent Reading Book – Write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following and submit:
The title – is it new?  If you borrowed a book, then please indicate that and explain why. Remember to punctuate your title correctly.

How far did you read? Discuss a bit about where you are in the book/story.

Identify a quote or two that you are intrigued by or find interesting and why?

Please title your response with your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

2. Continued developing TBTB Character Chart packet:·        
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Ailin
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Father
Add an observation / thought, actions, words – for Grandmother
Add an observation  / thought, actions, words – for  Xueyan
3. Read TBTB Chapter 5, summarize, and identify 2 quotes that are either important, interesting, or confusing. Explain significance after each quote or discuss what is confusing. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 5/ summary/ quote reflection
Finish Chapter 5 vocabulary work

ELA class assignments:

1. Independent reading, 15 minutes, and respond to reading.
After reading your Independent Reading Book – Write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following and submit:
The title – is it new?  If you borrowed a book, then please indicate that and explain why. Remember to punctuate your title correctly.

How far did you read? Discuss a bit about where you are in the book/story.

Identify a quote or two that you are intrigued by or find interesting and why?

Please title your response with your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

2. Continued developing TBTB Character Chart packet:·        
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Ailin
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Father
Add an observation / thought, actions, words – for Grandmother
Add an observation  / thought, actions, words – for  Xueyan
3. Read TBTB Chapter 5, summarize, and identify 2 quotes that are either important, interesting, or confusing. Explain significance after each quote or discuss what is confusing. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 5/ summary/ quote reflection
Finish Chapter 5 vocabulary work

ELA class assignments:

1. Independent reading, 15 minutes, and respond to reading.
After reading your Independent Reading Book – Write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following and submit:
The title – is it new?  If you borrowed a book, then please indicate that and explain why. Remember to punctuate your title correctly.

How far did you read? Discuss a bit about where you are in the book/story.

Identify a quote or two that you are intrigued by or find interesting and why?

Please title your response with your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

2. Continued developing TBTB Character Chart packet:·        
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Ailin
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Father
Add an observation / thought, actions, words – for Grandmother
Add an observation  / thought, actions, words – for  Xueyan
3. Read TBTB Chapter 5, summarize, and identify 2 quotes that are either important, interesting, or confusing. Explain significance after each quote or discuss what is confusing. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 5/ summary/ quote reflection
Finish Chapter 5 vocabulary work

ELA class assignments:

1. Independent reading, 15 minutes, and respond to reading.
After reading your Independent Reading Book – Write a paragraph on a separate sheet of paper addressing the following and submit:
The title – is it new?  If you borrowed a book, then please indicate that and explain why. Remember to punctuate your title correctly.

How far did you read? Discuss a bit about where you are in the book/story.

Identify a quote or two that you are intrigued by or find interesting and why?

Please title your response with your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.

2. Continued developing TBTB Character Chart packet:·        
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Ailin
Add an observation/thought, actions, words – for Father
Add an observation / thought, actions, words – for Grandmother
Add an observation  / thought, actions, words – for  Xueyan
3. Read TBTB Chapter 5, summarize, and identify 2 quotes that are either important, interesting, or confusing. Explain significance after each quote or discuss what is confusing. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 5/ summary/ quote reflection
Finish Chapter 5 vocabulary work

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the 2 quotes that we identified as interesting and/or important from TBTB Chapter 4.
3. We started the reading questions for Chapter 4.  If you are absent, questions are attached. Please write and/or place responses in your reading notebook.
5. We briefly reviewed grammar workbook pages 13, 15 (Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives).

HOMEWORK
Review Grammar Wkbk pp. 13, 15 and complete IXL "Identifying Adjectives."   Complete 10 minutes or a SMARTscore of 100.  
There will be a short quiz to identify Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives.
Continue responding to Chapter 4 reading questions, #1-4,  in Reading notebook.  We will discuss and finish #5 in class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the 2 quotes that we identified as interesting and/or important from TBTB Chapter 4.
3. We started the reading questions for Chapter 4.  If you are absent, questions are attached. Please write and/or place responses in your reading notebook.
5. We briefly reviewed grammar workbook pages 13, 15 (Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives).

HOMEWORK
Review Grammar Wkbk pp. 13, 15 and complete IXL "Identifying Adjectives."   Complete 10 minutes or a SMARTscore of 100.  
There will be a short quiz to identify Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives.
Continue responding to Chapter 4 reading questions, #1-4,  in Reading notebook.  We will discuss and finish #5 in class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the 2 quotes that we identified as interesting and/or important from TBTB Chapter 4.
3. We started the reading questions for Chapter 4.  If you are absent, questions are attached. Please write and/or place responses in your reading notebook.
5. We briefly reviewed grammar workbook pages 13, 15 (Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives).

HOMEWORK
Review Grammar Wkbk pp. 13, 15 and complete IXL "Identifying Adjectives."   Complete 10 minutes or a SMARTscore of 100.  
There will be a short quiz to identify Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives.
Continue responding to Chapter 4 reading questions, #1-4,  in Reading notebook.  We will discuss and finish #5 in class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the 2 quotes that we identified as interesting and/or important from TBTB Chapter 4.
3. We started the reading questions for Chapter 4.  If you are absent, questions are attached. Please write and/or place responses in your reading notebook.
5. We briefly reviewed grammar workbook pages 13, 15 (Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives).

HOMEWORK
Review Grammar Wkbk pp. 13, 15 and complete IXL "Identifying Adjectives."   Complete 10 minutes or a SMARTscore of 100.  
There will be a short quiz to identify Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives.
Continue responding to Chapter 4 reading questions, #1-4,  in Reading notebook.  We will discuss and finish #5 in class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We finished i-Ready Reading diagnostic.
2. We read our independent reading books.
3. We checked our responses to grammar workbook, pp. 19-20.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading TBTB Chapter 4 and choose 2 quotes to explain importance in Reading notebook.
Edit or complete your TBTB irony paragraph located in Friday, January 12 GC post (from e-learning day).  Then resubmit.
Complete your i-Ready Reading assignment - you have the weekend to complete if you have finished your diagnostic testing.

Today in ELA...
1. We finished i-Ready Reading diagnostic.
2. We read our independent reading books.
3. We checked our responses to grammar workbook, pp. 19-20.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading TBTB Chapter 4 and choose 2 quotes to explain importance in Reading notebook.
Edit or complete your TBTB irony paragraph located in Friday, January 12 GC post (from e-learning day).  Then resubmit.
Complete your i-Ready Reading assignment - you have the weekend to complete if you have finished your diagnostic testing.

Today in ELA...
1. We finished i-Ready Reading diagnostic.
2. We read our independent reading books.
3. We checked our responses to grammar workbook, pp. 19-20.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading TBTB Chapter 4 and choose 2 quotes to explain importance in Reading notebook.
Edit or complete your TBTB irony paragraph located in Friday, January 12 GC post (from e-learning day).  Then resubmit.
Complete your i-Ready Reading assignment - you have the weekend to complete if you have finished your diagnostic testing.

Today in ELA...
1. We finished i-Ready Reading diagnostic.
2. We read our independent reading books.
3. We checked our responses to grammar workbook, pp. 19-20.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading TBTB Chapter 4 and choose 2 quotes to explain importance in Reading notebook.
Edit or complete your TBTB irony paragraph located in Friday, January 12 GC post (from e-learning day).  Then resubmit.
Complete your i-Ready Reading assignment - you have the weekend to complete if you have finished your diagnostic testing.

i-Ready MATH testing in homeroom, Periods 2-4

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write  - responding to a short question in Reading Notebook reflecting TBTB.
Question: Why does Alin’s father choose to enroll her in a public school? Do you feel this is a
good idea?  Explain.

2. We then discussed responses with entire class and reviewed key points from chapter reading.


3. We reviewed in groups vocabulary word usage and presented sentences.

4. We briefly reviewed the grammar assignment - Grammar workbook pp. 19-20 - Demonstrative and Proper adjectives.

HOMEWORK

Complete grammar workbook pps 19-20 - Read the explanation and complete exercises 7 & 8
Read independent reading book
iReady reading due on Friday 1/19 - 1 passed lesson

i-Ready MATH testing in homeroom, Periods 2-4

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write  - responding to a short question in Reading Notebook reflecting TBTB.
Question: Why does Alin’s father choose to enroll her in a public school? Do you feel this is a
good idea?  Explain.

2. We then discussed responses with entire class and reviewed key points from chapter reading.


3. We reviewed in groups vocabulary word usage and presented sentences.

4. We briefly reviewed the grammar assignment - Grammar workbook pp. 19-20 - Demonstrative and Proper adjectives.

HOMEWORK

Complete grammar workbook pps 19-20 - Read the explanation and complete exercises 7 & 8
Read independent reading book
iReady reading due on Friday 1/19 - 1 passed lesson

i-Ready MATH testing in homeroom, Periods 2-4

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write  - responding to a short question in Reading Notebook reflecting TBTB.
Question: Why does Alin’s father choose to enroll her in a public school? Do you feel this is a
good idea?  Explain.

2. We then discussed responses with entire class and reviewed key points from chapter reading.


3. We reviewed in groups vocabulary word usage and presented sentences.

4. We briefly reviewed the grammar assignment - Grammar workbook pp. 19-20 - Demonstrative and Proper adjectives.

HOMEWORK

Complete grammar workbook pps 19-20 - Read the explanation and complete exercises 7 & 8
Read independent reading book
iReady reading due on Friday 1/19 - 1 passed lesson

i-Ready MATH testing in homeroom, Periods 2-4

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Quick Write  - responding to a short question in Reading Notebook reflecting TBTB.
Question: Why does Alin’s father choose to enroll her in a public school? Do you feel this is a
good idea?  Explain.

2. We then discussed responses with entire class and reviewed key points from chapter reading.


3. We reviewed in groups vocabulary word usage and presented sentences.

4. We briefly reviewed the grammar assignment - Grammar workbook pp. 19-20 - Demonstrative and Proper adjectives.

HOMEWORK

Complete grammar workbook pps 19-20 - Read the explanation and complete exercises 7 & 8
Read independent reading book
iReady reading due on Friday 1/19 - 1 passed lesson

Today in ELA... 
1. We completed Free Write #21 reacting to a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.  We discussed responses.
2. We reviewed our responses to the Event/Cause sheet reflecting the film.
3. We finished viewing the film and briefly discussed symbol.

HOMEWORK
HA2 - Irony sheet - submit on Wednesday, 1/17.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - Submit on Thursday, 1/18.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote from the reading and explain its importance / why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.
One (1) i-Ready lesson due by Friday, 1/19.

Today in ELA... 
1. We completed Free Write #21 reacting to a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.  We discussed responses.
2. We reviewed our responses to the Event/Cause sheet reflecting the film.
3. We finished viewing the film and briefly discussed symbol.

HOMEWORK
HA2 - Irony sheet - submit on Wednesday, 1/17.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - Submit on Thursday, 1/18.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote from the reading and explain its importance / why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.
One (1) i-Ready lesson due by Friday, 1/19.

Today in ELA... 
1. We completed Free Write #21 reacting to a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.  We discussed responses.
2. We reviewed our responses to the Event/Cause sheet reflecting the film.
3. We finished viewing the film and briefly discussed symbol.

HOMEWORK
HA2 - Irony sheet - submit on Wednesday, 1/17.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - Submit on Thursday, 1/18.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote from the reading and explain its importance / why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.
One (1) i-Ready lesson due by Friday, 1/19.

Today in ELA... 
1. We completed Free Write #21 reacting to a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.  We discussed responses.
2. We reviewed our responses to the Event/Cause sheet reflecting the film.
3. We finished viewing the film and briefly discussed symbol.

HOMEWORK
HA2 - Irony sheet - submit on Wednesday, 1/17.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - Submit on Thursday, 1/18.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote from the reading and explain its importance / why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.
One (1) i-Ready lesson due by Friday, 1/19.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed our responses for the film's situational irony and discussed real world situational irony.
3. We discussed Cause and Effect in the film's plot and Cinematic choices, specifically music, suspense and symbol.
4. We continued watching the film taking notes regarding situational irony, symbol, and other cinematic choices. Two new sheets reflecting these topics were distributed.

HOMEWORK
TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work (words:  reproach (43), reparation (47), siege (47), coax (55), uniformity (55), frail (56), robust (56), secluded (56) )
i-Ready reading  - 2 passed exercises - due at end of day on Friday.
If we are not in school on Friday due to weather, then please see Google Classroom for assignments. You were reminded to take home your TBTB book, reading notebook, and movie sheets.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed our responses for the film's situational irony and discussed real world situational irony.
3. We discussed Cause and Effect in the film's plot and Cinematic choices, specifically music, suspense and symbol.
4. We continued watching the film taking notes regarding situational irony, symbol, and other cinematic choices. Two new sheets reflecting these topics were distributed.

HOMEWORK
TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work (words:  reproach (43), reparation (47), siege (47), coax (55), uniformity (55), frail (56), robust (56), secluded (56) )
i-Ready reading  - 2 passed exercises - due at end of day on Friday.
If we are not in school on Friday due to weather, then please see Google Classroom for assignments. You were reminded to take home your TBTB book, reading notebook, and movie sheets.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed our responses for the film's situational irony and discussed real world situational irony.
3. We discussed Cause and Effect in the film's plot and Cinematic choices, specifically music, suspense and symbol.
4. We continued watching the film taking notes regarding situational irony, symbol, and other cinematic choices. Two new sheets reflecting these topics were distributed.

HOMEWORK
TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work (words:  reproach (43), reparation (47), siege (47), coax (55), uniformity (55), frail (56), robust (56), secluded (56) )
i-Ready reading  - 2 passed exercises - due at end of day on Friday.
If we are not in school on Friday due to weather, then please see Google Classroom for assignments. You were reminded to take home your TBTB book, reading notebook, and movie sheets.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed our responses for the film's situational irony and discussed real world situational irony.
3. We discussed Cause and Effect in the film's plot and Cinematic choices, specifically music, suspense and symbol.
4. We continued watching the film taking notes regarding situational irony, symbol, and other cinematic choices. Two new sheets reflecting these topics were distributed.

HOMEWORK
TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work (words:  reproach (43), reparation (47), siege (47), coax (55), uniformity (55), frail (56), robust (56), secluded (56) )
i-Ready reading  - 2 passed exercises - due at end of day on Friday.
If we are not in school on Friday due to weather, then please see Google Classroom for assignments. You were reminded to take home your TBTB book, reading notebook, and movie sheets.

Happy Friday! I hope you have a wonderful day; enjoy the snow!

ELA Writing Assignment Due Today...

Develop a paragraph explaining how irony is used to create humor in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Discuss the three types of irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) and provide an example for each. 
Use your Types of Irony sheet from class discussion to complete this assignment.
Explain how each example provides humor in the story.
Begin the paragraph with a topic sentence that includes the movie title, correctly punctuated.
For example:  In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, humorous situations and dialogue are developed through three types of irony: situational, dramatic, and verbal. 
Write in complete sentences, title the assignment, and include your name and class period.
Turn in the paragraph to this GC post today.
HOMEWORK / DEADLINES
i-Ready Reading -  2 passed exercises due end of the day
TBTB Chapter 4 Vocabulary work - new due date - Tuesday, 1/16 (was due Friday 1/12)
HA2 - Finish filling in Types of Irony sheet - Due Tuesday, 1/16.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - begin to respond to questions. We will finish viewing some sections on Tuesday.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote and explain its importance/why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.

Happy Friday! I hope you have a wonderful day; enjoy the snow!

ELA Writing Assignment Due Today...

Develop a paragraph explaining how irony is used to create humor in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Discuss the three types of irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) and provide an example for each. 
Use your Types of Irony sheet from class discussion to complete this assignment.
Explain how each example provides humor in the story.
Begin the paragraph with a topic sentence that includes the movie title, correctly punctuated.
For example:  In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, humorous situations and dialogue are developed through three types of irony: situational, dramatic, and verbal. 
Write in complete sentences, title the assignment, and include your name and class period.
Turn in the paragraph to this GC post today.
HOMEWORK / DEADLINES
i-Ready Reading -  2 passed exercises due end of the day
TBTB Chapter 4 Vocabulary work - new due date - Tuesday, 1/16 (was due Friday 1/12)
HA2 - Finish filling in Types of Irony sheet - Due Tuesday, 1/16.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - begin to respond to questions. We will finish viewing some sections on Tuesday.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote and explain its importance/why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.

Happy Friday! I hope you have a wonderful day; enjoy the snow!

ELA Writing Assignment Due Today...

Develop a paragraph explaining how irony is used to create humor in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Discuss the three types of irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) and provide an example for each. 
Use your Types of Irony sheet from class discussion to complete this assignment.
Explain how each example provides humor in the story.
Begin the paragraph with a topic sentence that includes the movie title, correctly punctuated.
For example:  In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, humorous situations and dialogue are developed through three types of irony: situational, dramatic, and verbal. 
TYPE your paragraph in complete sentences in a Google doc.
Develop your response in 3rd person.
Title the assignment, and include your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.
Turn in the paragraph to this GC post.
HOMEWORK / DEADLINES
i-Ready Reading -  2 passed exercises due end of the day
TBTB Chapter 4 Vocabulary work - new due date - Tuesday, 1/16 (was due Friday 1/12)
HA2 - Finish filling in Types of Irony sheet - Due Tuesday, 1/16.
HA2 - Cause & Effect sheet and Active Viewing (Cinematic Choices) - begin to respond to questions. We will finish viewing some sections on Tuesday.
TBTB - READ "Chapter 4" to the top of page 52 and summarize in your reading notebook. Also, choose a quote and explain its importance/why you like it. Due on Wednesday, 1/17.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We wrote a response to our independent reading.   Please see the attached questions/paragraph writing, if you are absent. We wrote for approximately 5 minutes and then shared with two partners.
3. We previewed TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary; vocabulary work (definitions, part of speech, and a sentence for each word) is due on Friday, 1/12.
3. We reviewed examples of verbal and dramatic irony from the film.
4. We watched approximately 20 minutes of the film and identified situational irony as well as details that are specific to the film's time period of 1990's.

HOMEWORK
Review film notes and continue to fill in additional examples of irony.
Complete TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work - due Friday, 1/12.
Read independent reading book.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We wrote a response to our independent reading.   Please see the attached questions/paragraph writing, if you are absent. We wrote for approximately 5 minutes and then shared with two partners.
3. We previewed TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary; vocabulary work (definitions, part of speech, and a sentence for each word) is due on Friday, 1/12.
3. We reviewed examples of verbal and dramatic irony from the film.
4. We watched approximately 20 minutes of the film and identified situational irony as well as details that are specific to the film's time period of 1990's.

HOMEWORK
Review film notes and continue to fill in additional examples of irony.
Complete TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work - due Friday, 1/12.
Read independent reading book.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We wrote a response to our independent reading.   Please see the attached questions/paragraph writing, if you are absent. We wrote for approximately 5 minutes and then shared with two partners.
3. We previewed TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary; vocabulary work (definitions, part of speech, and a sentence for each word) is due on Friday, 1/12.
3. We reviewed examples of verbal and dramatic irony from the film.
4. We watched approximately 20 minutes of the film and identified situational irony as well as details that are specific to the film's time period of 1990's.

HOMEWORK
Review film notes and continue to fill in additional examples of irony.
Complete TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work - due Friday, 1/12.
Read independent reading book.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for approximately 15 minutes.
2. We wrote a response to our independent reading.   Please see the attached questions/paragraph writing, if you are absent. We wrote for approximately 5 minutes and then shared with two partners.
3. We previewed TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary; vocabulary work (definitions, part of speech, and a sentence for each word) is due on Friday, 1/12.
3. We reviewed examples of verbal and dramatic irony from the film.
4. We watched approximately 20 minutes of the film and identified situational irony as well as details that are specific to the film's time period of 1990's.

HOMEWORK
Review film notes and continue to fill in additional examples of irony.
Complete TBTB Chapter 4 vocabulary work - due Friday, 1/12.
Read independent reading book.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #20; if absent, please see Free Write list in GC.
2. We discussed concept of New Year's resolutions and goal setting.
3.  We reviewed and discussed Literary terms specific to productions, especially Irony and three types of irony.
4. We started viewing a film and taking notes on plot, setting , and irony.

HOMEWORK
 Begin filling in two - three irony boxes on "Types of Irony" sheet.  Use the first row (which is across) and fill in a situational irony example with "why," a dramatic irony, and/or a verbal irony.
Read independent reading book for 15-20 min.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #20; if absent, please see Free Write list in GC.
2. We discussed concept of New Year's resolutions and goal setting.
3.  We reviewed and discussed Literary terms specific to productions, especially Irony and three types of irony.
4. We started viewing a film and taking notes on plot, setting , and irony.

HOMEWORK
 Begin filling in two - three irony boxes on "Types of Irony" sheet.  Use the first row (which is across) and fill in a situational irony example with "why," a dramatic irony, and/or a verbal irony.
Read independent reading book for 15-20 min.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #20; if absent, please see Free Write list in GC.
2. We discussed concept of New Year's resolutions and goal setting.
3.  We reviewed and discussed Literary terms specific to productions, especially Irony and three types of irony.
4. We started viewing a film and taking notes on plot, setting , and irony.

HOMEWORK
 Begin filling in two - three irony boxes on "Types of Irony" sheet.  Use the first row (which is across) and fill in a situational irony example with "why," a dramatic irony, and/or a verbal irony.
Read independent reading book for 15-20 min.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #20; if absent, please see Free Write list in GC.
2. We discussed concept of New Year's resolutions and goal setting.
3.  We reviewed and discussed Literary terms specific to productions, especially Irony and three types of irony.
4. We started viewing a film and taking notes on plot, setting , and irony.

HOMEWORK
 Begin filling in two - three irony boxes on "Types of Irony" sheet.  Use the first row (which is across) and fill in a situational irony example with "why," a dramatic irony, and/or a verbal irony.
Read independent reading book for 15-20 min.

Use the Quizlet to study for your quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 19.

Use the Quizlet to study for your quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 19.

Use the Quizlet to study for your quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 19.

Use the Quizlet to study for your quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 19.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 3 questions.
3. We reviewed Chapters 2 & 3 vocabulary words.
4. We discussed the quiz scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19.

Review the following for the TBTB quiz - 
Reading questions for Prologue, Chapter 1
Reading questions for Chapter 2
Reading questions for Chapter 3
Quote sheet - review #s 3, 6,7,8, 9, 11, 12  - speaker and importance
Vocabulary Chapters 2 & 3 - use the quizlet to review
HOMEWORK
Study for TBTB quiz - scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 3 questions.
3. We reviewed Chapters 2 & 3 vocabulary words.
4. We discussed the quiz scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19.

Review the following for the TBTB quiz - 
Reading questions for Prologue, Chapter 1
Reading questions for Chapter 2
Reading questions for Chapter 3
Quote sheet - review #s 3, 6,7,8, 9, 11, 12  - speaker and importance
Vocabulary Chapters 2 & 3 - use the quizlet to review
HOMEWORK
Study for TBTB quiz - scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 3 questions.
3. We reviewed Chapters 2 & 3 vocabulary words.
4. We discussed the quiz scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19.

Review the following for the TBTB quiz - 
Reading questions for Prologue, Chapter 1
Reading questions for Chapter 2
Reading questions for Chapter 3
Quote sheet - review #s 3, 6,7,8, 9, 11, 12  - speaker and importance
Vocabulary Chapters 2 & 3 - use the quizlet to review
HOMEWORK
Study for TBTB quiz - scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 3 questions.
3. We reviewed Chapters 2 & 3 vocabulary words.
4. We discussed the quiz scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19.

Review the following for the TBTB quiz - 
Reading questions for Prologue, Chapter 1
Reading questions for Chapter 2
Reading questions for Chapter 3
Quote sheet - review #s 3, 6,7,8, 9, 11, 12  - speaker and importance
Vocabulary Chapters 2 & 3 - use the quizlet to review
HOMEWORK
Study for TBTB quiz - scheduled for Tuesday, 12/19

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and then completed D.O.L. Week 7: A Turn of the Century Quiz/Test.
2. We completed i-Ready Reading exercises and/or read their independent reading book.
3. We reviewed and discussed the partner quotes from Chapter 3.
4. We discussed questions #1, 2, 3 from Chapter 3.
5. We started/continued working on Chapter 3 questions - #4, 5, 6.

HOMEWORK
Finish questions #4, 5, 6  of Chapter 3 to be turned in/checked on Monday.
Work on Character packet - Fill in a row for Hanwei and Grandmother. 
Example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and then completed D.O.L. Week 7: A Turn of the Century Quiz/Test.
2. We completed i-Ready Reading exercises and/or read their independent reading book.
3. We reviewed and discussed the partner quotes from Chapter 3.
4. We discussed questions #1, 2, 3 from Chapter 3.
5. We started/continued working on Chapter 3 questions - #4, 5, 6.

HOMEWORK
Finish questions #4, 5, 6  of Chapter 3 to be turned in/checked on Monday.
Work on Character packet - Fill in a row for Hanwei and Grandmother. 
Example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and then completed D.O.L. Week 7: A Turn of the Century Quiz/Test.
2. We completed i-Ready Reading exercises and/or read their independent reading book.
3. We reviewed and discussed the partner quotes from Chapter 3.
4. We discussed questions #1, 2, 3 from Chapter 3.
5. We started/continued working on Chapter 3 questions - #4, 5, 6.

HOMEWORK
Finish questions #4, 5, 6  of Chapter 3 to be turned in/checked on Monday.
Work on Character packet - Fill in a row for Hanwei and Grandmother. 
Example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed and then completed D.O.L. Week 7: A Turn of the Century Quiz/Test.
2. We completed i-Ready Reading exercises and/or read their independent reading book.
3. We reviewed and discussed the partner quotes from Chapter 3.
4. We discussed questions #1, 2, 3 from Chapter 3.
5. We started/continued working on Chapter 3 questions - #4, 5, 6.

HOMEWORK
Finish questions #4, 5, 6  of Chapter 3 to be turned in/checked on Monday.
Work on Character packet - Fill in a row for Hanwei and Grandmother. 
Example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed TBTB Chapter 3 Vocabulary work and discussed word meanings and sentences.
3. We continued presenting the partner quotes explaining speaker, page number, and importance of each quote. 

HOMEWORK
Review for DOL Week 7: A Turn of the Century quiz/test ( please see the corrected version in GC)
Complete questions #1,2,3 of Chapter 3 questions - if you are absent, please see the questions below.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for 15 minutes.

2. We reviewed vocabulary words and started completing our TBTB Chapter 3 vocabulary work. If you are absent, please see Chapters 3 & 4 voc sheet that is attached (Chapter 3 words end at "agility.") Use the page numbers in the book to check on the word usage to choose the best definition.

3. We chose a quote, met in pairs, and identified speaker, page number, and importance of a specific quote from Chapter 3. If you are absent, please see the list of quotes and choose one to explain.

4. We started to discuss our quote work and will finish presenting on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 3 vocabulary work in Reading notebook.
Review for DOL quiz - Week 7 - on Friday, 12/15.
Begin to prepare for TBTB Comprehension (Prologue, Chapters 1,2,3) and Vocabulary quiz/test (Chapters 2,3) - Tuesday, 12/19.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for 15 minutes.

2. We reviewed vocabulary words and started completing our TBTB Chapter 3 vocabulary work. If you are absent, please see Chapters 3 & 4 voc sheet that is attached (Chapter 3 words end at "agility.") Use the page numbers in the book to check on the word usage to choose the best definition.

3. We chose a quote, met in pairs, and identified speaker, page number, and importance of a specific quote from Chapter 3. If you are absent, please see the list of quotes and choose one to explain.

4. We started to discuss our quote work and will finish presenting on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 3 vocabulary work in Reading notebook.
Review for DOL quiz - Week 7 - on Friday, 12/15.
Begin to prepare for TBTB Comprehension (Prologue, Chapters 1,2,3) and Vocabulary quiz/test (Chapters 2,3) - Tuesday, 12/19.

Today in ELA...
1. We read silently our independent reading books for 15 minutes.

2. We reviewed vocabulary words and started completing our TBTB Chapter 3 vocabulary work. If you are absent, please see Chapters 3 & 4 voc sheet that is attached (Chapter 3 words end at "agility.") Use the page numbers in the book to check on the word usage to choose the best definition.

3. We chose a quote, met in pairs, and identified speaker, page number, and importance of a specific quote from Chapter 3. If you are absent, please see the list of quotes and choose one to explain.

4. We started to discuss our quote work and will finish presenting on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 3 vocabulary work in Reading notebook.
Review for DOL quiz - Week 7 - on Friday, 12/15.
Begin to prepare for TBTB Comprehension (Prologue, Chapters 1,2,3) and Vocabulary quiz/test (Chapters 2,3) - Tuesday, 12/19.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #19, "Advertising a Favorite Book" and discussed.  If you are absent, please see Free Write assignment in GC.
2. We discussed the beginning of Chapter 3 - answering the question: How does Ailin initially escape having her feet bound.
3. We discussed the Chinese tradition of parent-child respect and food binding.
4. We shared our homework of Chapter 3 quotes with our partners and discussed in class.
4. We listened to the remaining pages of Chapter 3 and discussed the plot development as well as message and literary device -foreshadowing.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 3.
Write 5 post-it notes discussing something important, a question, or a specific quote.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We proofread and edited D.O.L. Week 7: At the Turn of the Century.  Class members presented the corrections and specifically discussed a new topic, parallelism.
3. We discussed in groups and presented questions reflecting Chapter 2.
4. We edited our Chapter 2 questions and submitted.

HOMEWORK
Read TBTB  to page 33 in Chp 3.
Summarize the chapter & include a quote with explanation- see the Summary Guidelines that are attached.
D.O.L. quiz scheduled for Friday, 12/15

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We proofread and edited D.O.L. Week 7: At the Turn of the Century.  Class members presented the corrections and specifically discussed a new topic, parallelism.
3. We discussed in groups and presented questions reflecting Chapter 2.
4. We edited our Chapter 2 questions and submitted.

HOMEWORK
Read TBTB  to page 33 in Chp 3.
Summarize the chapter & include a quote with explanation- see the Summary Guidelines that are attached.
D.O.L. quiz scheduled for Friday, 12/15

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We proofread and edited D.O.L. Week 7: At the Turn of the Century.  Class members presented the corrections and specifically discussed a new topic, parallelism.
3. We discussed in groups and presented questions reflecting Chapter 2.
4. We edited our Chapter 2 questions and submitted.

HOMEWORK
Read TBTB  to page 33 in Chp 3.
Summarize the chapter & include a quote with explanation- see the Summary Guidelines that are attached.
D.O.L. quiz scheduled for Friday, 12/15

Today in ELA...
1. We worked on Chapter 2 reading questions that reflect the political history of China referred to in the TBTB.  Questions are attached.  There is also a handout defining "Middle Kingdom" referred to in the questions.

2. We watched two PBS segments about the time period to further explain historical concepts in our text. Links are attached. "British and Opium" is first.

3. We continued to work Chapter 2 questions that reflect the other topics in the text.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 2 questions
Finish i-Reading reading (2 passed exercises)
Read your independent reading book

Today in ELA...
1. We worked on Chapter 2 reading questions that reflect the political history of China referred to in the TBTB.  Questions are attached.  There is also a handout defining "Middle Kingdom" referred to in the questions.

2. We watched two PBS segments about the time period to further explain historical concepts in our text. Links are attached. "British and Opium" is first.

3. We continued to work Chapter 2 questions that reflect the other topics in the text.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 2 questions
Finish i-Reading reading (2 passed exercises)
Read your independent reading book

Today in ELA...
1. We worked on Chapter 2 reading questions that reflect the political history of China referred to in the TBTB.  Questions are attached.  There is also a handout defining "Middle Kingdom" referred to in the questions.

2. We watched two PBS segments about the time period to further explain historical concepts in our text. Links are attached. "British and Opium" is first.

3. We continued to work Chapter 2 questions that reflect the other topics in the text.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 2 questions
Finish i-Reading reading (2 passed exercises)
Read your independent reading book

Today in ELA...
1. We worked on Chapter 2 reading questions that reflect the political history of China referred to in the TBTB.  Questions are attached.  There is also a handout defining "Middle Kingdom" referred to in the questions.

2. We watched two PBS segments about the time period to further explain historical concepts in our text. Links are attached. "British and Opium" is first.

3. We continued to work Chapter 2 questions that reflect the other topics in the text.

HOMEWORK
Finish Chapter 2 questions
Finish i-Reading reading (2 passed exercises)
Read your independent reading book

Today in ELA...

1. We read our independent reading books for 15 minutes.
2. We discussed with our partners our post-it notes reflecting a question, an important concept, or a quote from Chapter 2 and then discussed with the class.
3. As a class, we discussed how Chapter 2 is organized into two concepts:  traditions/Ailin's foot binding and China's political/cultural situation.
4. We discussed the differences between characters (Big Uncle & Father) and Ailin's new understanding of foot binding.
5. We identified an extended metaphor on p. 23.
6. We reviewed Chp. 2 vocabulary by presenting sentences.
7. We started the Character Analysis organizer by using ideas that we have already analyzed/determined and placing them onto the character charts for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.

HOMEWORK
Start to work on the Character Analysis Organizer Packet  - (This is an ongoing assignment with the reading of the book.)
Complete 1 row on each page for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.
For example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...

1. We read our independent reading books for 15 minutes.
2. We discussed with our partners our post-it notes reflecting a question, an important concept, or a quote from Chapter 2 and then discussed with the class.
3. As a class, we discussed how Chapter 2 is organized into two concepts:  traditions/Ailin's foot binding and China's political/cultural situation.
4. We discussed the differences between characters (Big Uncle & Father) and Ailin's new understanding of foot binding.
5. We identified an extended metaphor on p. 23.
6. We reviewed Chp. 2 vocabulary by presenting sentences.
7. We started the Character Analysis organizer by using ideas that we have already analyzed/determined and placing them onto the character charts for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.

HOMEWORK
Start to work on the Character Analysis Organizer Packet  - (This is an ongoing assignment with the reading of the book.)
Complete 1 row on each page for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.
For example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...

1. We read our independent reading books for 15 minutes.
2. We discussed with our partners our post-it notes reflecting a question, an important concept, or a quote from Chapter 2 and then discussed with the class.
3. As a class, we discussed how Chapter 2 is organized into two concepts:  traditions/Ailin's foot binding and China's political/cultural situation.
4. We discussed the differences between characters (Big Uncle & Father) and Ailin's new understanding of foot binding.
5. We identified an extended metaphor on p. 23.
6. We reviewed Chp. 2 vocabulary by presenting sentences.
7. We started the Character Analysis organizer by using ideas that we have already analyzed/determined and placing them onto the character charts for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.

HOMEWORK
Start to work on the Character Analysis Organizer Packet  - (This is an ongoing assignment with the reading of the book.)
Complete 1 row on each page for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.
For example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...

1. We read our independent reading books for 15 minutes.
2. We discussed with our partners our post-it notes reflecting a question, an important concept, or a quote from Chapter 2 and then discussed with the class.
3. As a class, we discussed how Chapter 2 is organized into two concepts:  traditions/Ailin's foot binding and China's political/cultural situation.
4. We discussed the differences between characters (Big Uncle & Father) and Ailin's new understanding of foot binding.
5. We identified an extended metaphor on p. 23.
6. We reviewed Chp. 2 vocabulary by presenting sentences.
7. We started the Character Analysis organizer by using ideas that we have already analyzed/determined and placing them onto the character charts for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.

HOMEWORK
Start to work on the Character Analysis Organizer Packet  - (This is an ongoing assignment with the reading of the book.)
Complete 1 row on each page for Ailin, Big Uncle, and Father.
For example:
Ailin's Thoughts:  Does not want to have her feet bound.
Ailin's Actions:  She asks Second Sister about the process & pain of foot binding. OR Ailin runs away from her mother when discussing foot binding with Ailin's father.
Ailin's Words:  "I'll never let them do this to me, I vowed to myself. Never! Never!" (28)

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #18 - Random Act of Kindness - and discussed with groups/class. See the Free Write guidelines in GC if absent.
2. We finished discussing Chapter 1 reading questions, and they were turned in during class.
3. We discussed in pairs our homework quotation and then shared with the class. We also discussed our predictions for Ailin's and Big Uncle's relationship.
4. We continued reading Chapter 2 of TBTB.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 2.
Write 5 post-it notes and place in your book next to the area being discussed or questioned.
  Topics of the post-it notes include the following options:
1. Identify an important idea
2. Identify a question you have about the text
3. React to a quote
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #18 - Random Act of Kindness - and discussed with groups/class. See the Free Write guidelines in GC if absent.
2. We finished discussing Chapter 1 reading questions, and they were turned in during class.
3. We discussed in pairs our homework quotation and then shared with the class. We also discussed our predictions for Ailin's and Big Uncle's relationship.
4. We continued reading Chapter 2 of TBTB.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 2.
Write 5 post-it notes and place in your book next to the area being discussed or questioned.
  Topics of the post-it notes include the following options:
1. Identify an important idea
2. Identify a question you have about the text
3. React to a quote
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #18 - Random Act of Kindness - and discussed with groups/class. See the Free Write guidelines in GC if absent.
2. We finished discussing Chapter 1 reading questions, and they were turned in during class.
3. We discussed in pairs our homework quotation and then shared with the class. We also discussed our predictions for Ailin's and Big Uncle's relationship.
4. We continued reading Chapter 2 of TBTB.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 2.
Write 5 post-it notes and place in your book next to the area being discussed or questioned.
  Topics of the post-it notes include the following options:
1. Identify an important idea
2. Identify a question you have about the text
3. React to a quote
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #18 - Random Act of Kindness - and discussed with groups/class. See the Free Write guidelines in GC if absent.
2. We finished discussing Chapter 1 reading questions, and they were turned in during class.
3. We discussed in pairs our homework quotation and then shared with the class. We also discussed our predictions for Ailin's and Big Uncle's relationship.
4. We continued reading Chapter 2 of TBTB.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 2.
Write 5 post-it notes and place in your book next to the area being discussed or questioned.
  Topics of the post-it notes include the following options:
1. Identify an important idea
2. Identify a question you have about the text
3. React to a quote
i-Ready Reading - two passed exercises due Friday.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB "Prologue" vocabulary quiz and then completed the quiz.
2. We reviewed common aspects of an adjective in Grammar workbook p. 17.  Then we completed Grammar Workbook exercises 5 & 6 on p. 18.
3. We discussed the Chapter 1 reading questions and turned them in.

HOMEWORK
1. Finish Chapter 2 vocabulary work
2. Read pp. 18-21 in Chapter 2.  Then complete two writing responses in your Reading notebook:
Identify a quote you believe is important and explain why you find this important/interesting.  Write the quote in your notebook with your explanation.
Develop a prediction - How will Ailin and Big Uncle get along?  What do you think their relationship will be like as Ailin gets older?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB "Prologue" vocabulary quiz and then completed the quiz.
2. We reviewed common aspects of an adjective in Grammar workbook p. 17.  Then we completed Grammar Workbook exercises 5 & 6 on p. 18.
3. We discussed the Chapter 1 reading questions and turned them in.

HOMEWORK
1. Finish Chapter 2 vocabulary work
2. Read pp. 18-21 in Chapter 2.  Then complete two writing responses in your Reading notebook:
Identify a quote you believe is important and explain why you find this important/interesting.  Write the quote in your notebook with your explanation.
Develop a prediction - How will Ailin and Big Uncle get along?  What do you think their relationship will be like as Ailin gets older?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB "Prologue" vocabulary quiz and then completed the quiz.
2. We reviewed common aspects of an adjective in Grammar workbook p. 17.  Then we completed Grammar Workbook exercises 5 & 6 on p. 18.
3. We discussed the Chapter 1 reading questions and turned them in.

HOMEWORK
1. Finish Chapter 2 vocabulary work
2. Read pp. 18-21 in Chapter 2.  Then complete two writing responses in your Reading notebook:
Identify a quote you believe is important and explain why you find this important/interesting.  Write the quote in your notebook with your explanation.
Develop a prediction - How will Ailin and Big Uncle get along?  What do you think their relationship will be like as Ailin gets older?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for TBTB "Prologue" vocabulary quiz and then completed the quiz.
2. We reviewed common aspects of an adjective in Grammar workbook p. 17.  Then we completed Grammar Workbook exercises 5 & 6 on p. 18.
3. We discussed the Chapter 1 reading questions and turned them in.

HOMEWORK
1. Finish Chapter 2 vocabulary work
2. Read pp. 18-21 in Chapter 2.  Then complete two writing responses in your Reading notebook:
Identify a quote you believe is important and explain why you find this important/interesting.  Write the quote in your notebook with your explanation.
Develop a prediction - How will Ailin and Big Uncle get along?  What do you think their relationship will be like as Ailin gets older?

Use the Quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

Use the Quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

Use the Quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

Use the Quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

Use the Quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading and wrote a summary/quote reaction.
2. We reviewed vocabulary from TBTB Prologue and Chapter 1. 
3. We finished questions from TBTB background reading reflecting foot binding.

HOMEWORK

Tuesday, 12/5 -  Study for "Prologue" vocabulary quiz-

See Quizlet in GC
Wednesday, 12/6 - "Chapter 2" vocabulary work due
REMINDER: i-Ready Reading is due by Friday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading and wrote a summary/quote reaction.
2. We reviewed vocabulary from TBTB Prologue and Chapter 1. 
3. We finished questions from TBTB background reading reflecting foot binding.

HOMEWORK

Tuesday, 12/5 -  Study for "Prologue" vocabulary quiz-

See Quizlet in GC
Wednesday, 12/6 - "Chapter 2" vocabulary work due
REMINDER: i-Ready Reading is due by Friday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading and wrote a summary/quote reaction.
2. We reviewed vocabulary from TBTB Prologue and Chapter 1. 
3. We finished questions from TBTB background reading reflecting foot binding.

HOMEWORK

Tuesday, 12/5 -  Study for "Prologue" vocabulary quiz-

See Quizlet in GC
Wednesday, 12/6 - "Chapter 2" vocabulary work due
REMINDER: i-Ready Reading is due by Friday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading and wrote a summary/quote reaction.
2. We reviewed vocabulary from TBTB Prologue and Chapter 1. 
3. We finished questions from TBTB background reading reflecting foot binding.

HOMEWORK

Tuesday, 12/5 -  Study for "Prologue" vocabulary quiz-

See Quizlet in GC
Wednesday, 12/6 - "Chapter 2" vocabulary work due
REMINDER: i-Ready Reading is due by Friday

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed our independent reading goals from first trimester and wrote new goals for second trimester.
3. We read over pp. 152-154 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break and completed question sheet.
4. We started discussing Chapter 1 and will continue to do so next week. Chapter 1 summary was checked.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. Quiz, Week 5, which is scheduled for Friday, 12/1.  See the GC post for the corrected sheet.
Complete i-Ready Reading, 2 passed exercises, by Friday, 12/1 at 5 p.m.

FUTURE due dates:  
Monday, 12/4 - Chapter 1 Vocabulary Work is due
Tuesday, 12/5 - "Prologue" vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, 12/6 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary Work is due

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed our independent reading goals from first trimester and wrote new goals for second trimester.
3. We read over pp. 152-154 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break and completed question sheet.
4. We started discussing Chapter 1 and will continue to do so next week. Chapter 1 summary was checked.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. Quiz, Week 5, which is scheduled for Friday, 12/1.  See the GC post for the corrected sheet.
Complete i-Ready Reading, 2 passed exercises, by Friday, 12/1 at 5 p.m.

FUTURE due dates:  
Monday, 12/4 - Chapter 1 Vocabulary Work is due
Tuesday, 12/5 - "Prologue" vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, 12/6 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary Work is due

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed our independent reading goals from first trimester and wrote new goals for second trimester.
3. We read over pp. 152-154 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break and completed question sheet.
4. We started discussing Chapter 1 and will continue to do so next week. Chapter 1 summary was checked.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. Quiz, Week 5, which is scheduled for Friday, 12/1.  See the GC post for the corrected sheet.
Complete i-Ready Reading, 2 passed exercises, by Friday, 12/1 at 5 p.m.

FUTURE due dates:  
Monday, 12/4 - Chapter 1 Vocabulary Work is due
Tuesday, 12/5 - "Prologue" vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, 12/6 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary Work is due

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed our independent reading goals from first trimester and wrote new goals for second trimester.
3. We read over pp. 152-154 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break and completed question sheet.
4. We started discussing Chapter 1 and will continue to do so next week. Chapter 1 summary was checked.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. Quiz, Week 5, which is scheduled for Friday, 12/1.  See the GC post for the corrected sheet.
Complete i-Ready Reading, 2 passed exercises, by Friday, 12/1 at 5 p.m.

FUTURE due dates:  
Monday, 12/4 - Chapter 1 Vocabulary Work is due
Tuesday, 12/5 - "Prologue" vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, 12/6 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary Work is due

Today in ELA...


1. We completed a pre-reading writing assignment in our Reading Notebooks & then discussed our responses. If you are absent, please respond to the following:
 
Could you stand up for
what you believed or wanted, even though everyone was against you?” Why? Or Why
not?

When you write a response, please provide an example of a situation.

2. We reviewed our character charts and discussed Ailin and Hanwei. 
3. We listened to/read a portion of Chapter 1 and discussed. 
4. We checked/reviewed our answers to the Spelling Maze.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 1 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break.
Write a summary in your Reading Notebook.
See attached for guidelines on the summary and responding to a quotation. 
Finish correctly writing the misspelled words from the Spelling Maze.
Study for Friday's D.O.L Quiz - see GC D.O.L. posts for the guide if needed.

Today in ELA...


1. We completed a pre-reading writing assignment in our Reading Notebooks & then discussed our responses. If you are absent, please respond to the following:
 
Could you stand up for
what you believed or wanted, even though everyone was against you?” Why? Or Why
not?

When you write a response, please provide an example of a situation.

2. We reviewed our character charts and discussed Ailin and Hanwei. 
3. We listened to/read a portion of Chapter 1 and discussed. 
4. We checked/reviewed our answers to the Spelling Maze.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 1 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break.
Write a summary in your Reading Notebook.
See attached for guidelines on the summary and responding to a quotation. 
Finish correctly writing the misspelled words from the Spelling Maze.
Study for Friday's D.O.L Quiz - see GC D.O.L. posts for the guide if needed.

Today in ELA...


1. We completed a pre-reading writing assignment in our Reading Notebooks & then discussed our responses. If you are absent, please respond to the following:
 
Could you stand up for
what you believed or wanted, even though everyone was against you?” Why? Or Why
not?

When you write a response, please provide an example of a situation.

2. We reviewed our character charts and discussed Ailin and Hanwei. 
3. We listened to/read a portion of Chapter 1 and discussed. 
4. We checked/reviewed our answers to the Spelling Maze.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 1 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break.
Write a summary in your Reading Notebook.
See attached for guidelines on the summary and responding to a quotation. 
Finish correctly writing the misspelled words from the Spelling Maze.
Study for Friday's D.O.L Quiz - see GC D.O.L. posts for the guide if needed.

Today in ELA...


1. We completed a pre-reading writing assignment in our Reading Notebooks & then discussed our responses. If you are absent, please respond to the following:
 
Could you stand up for
what you believed or wanted, even though everyone was against you?” Why? Or Why
not?

When you write a response, please provide an example of a situation.

2. We reviewed our character charts and discussed Ailin and Hanwei. 
3. We listened to/read a portion of Chapter 1 and discussed. 
4. We checked/reviewed our answers to the Spelling Maze.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading Chapter 1 in Ties that Bind, Ties that Break.
Write a summary in your Reading Notebook.
See attached for guidelines on the summary and responding to a quotation. 
Finish correctly writing the misspelled words from the Spelling Maze.
Study for Friday's D.O.L Quiz - see GC D.O.L. posts for the guide if needed.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed  Free Write #17 - A New SETTING; if you are absent, please complete in your Writing notebook. Please refer to the Free Write in GC.
2. We took background notes reflecting Ties that Bind, Ties that Break - defined prologue, flashback, historical fiction. We also briefly discussed author's background.
3. We received Ties that Bind, Ties that Break books and listened to/read the first two pages of the Prologue. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading "Prologue"
Complete a character chart for the two main characters (Ailin and Hanwei)  in your Reading notebook

Today in ELA...
1. We completed  Free Write #17 - A New SETTING; if you are absent, please complete in your Writing notebook. Please refer to the Free Write in GC.
2. We took background notes reflecting Ties that Bind, Ties that Break - defined prologue, flashback, historical fiction. We also briefly discussed author's background.
3. We received Ties that Bind, Ties that Break books and listened to/read the first two pages of the Prologue. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading "Prologue"
Complete a character chart for the two main characters (Ailin and Hanwei)  in your Reading notebook

Today in ELA...
1. We completed  Free Write #17 - A New SETTING; if you are absent, please complete in your Writing notebook. Please refer to the Free Write in GC.
2. We took background notes reflecting Ties that Bind, Ties that Break - defined prologue, flashback, historical fiction. We also briefly discussed author's background.
3. We received Ties that Bind, Ties that Break books and listened to/read the first two pages of the Prologue. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading "Prologue"
Complete a character chart for the two main characters (Ailin and Hanwei)  in your Reading notebook

Today in ELA...
1. We completed  Free Write #17 - A New SETTING; if you are absent, please complete in your Writing notebook. Please refer to the Free Write in GC.
2. We took background notes reflecting Ties that Bind, Ties that Break - defined prologue, flashback, historical fiction. We also briefly discussed author's background.
3. We received Ties that Bind, Ties that Break books and listened to/read the first two pages of the Prologue. 

HOMEWORK
Finish reading "Prologue"
Complete a character chart for the two main characters (Ailin and Hanwei)  in your Reading notebook

Monday and Tuesday in ELA...

1. We are watching video clips reflecting the historical aspects of the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey by U.S. presidents. For those absent, please see attached links.

3. We are completing a creative & persuasive writing  assignment. We are writing from the point of view of a turkey and requesting a pardon from the president.  Please see the attached assignment if you are absent.

4. On Tuesday, 11/21, we are presenting our letters.  We are also proofreading and editing our letters. Once the letter is revised, we will type it and submit it via GC.  Your letter should look like a business letter ( See sample below.) 

Please turn in to this post.  

****If you are absent, you may turn in a handwritten copy when you return if typing is not an option during the break.

i-Ready Reading - 1 PASSED i-Ready Reading exercise is due by the end of day on Tuesday.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful break!

Monday and Tuesday in ELA...

1. We are watching video clips reflecting the historical aspects of the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey by U.S. presidents. For those absent, please see attached links.

3. We are completing a creative & persuasive writing  assignment. We are writing from the point of view of a turkey and requesting a pardon from the president.  Please see the attached assignment if you are absent.

4. On Tuesday, 11/21, we are presenting our letters.  We are also proofreading and editing our letters. Once the letter is revised, we will type it and submit it via GC.  Your letter should look like a business letter ( See sample below.) 

Please turn in to this post.  

****If you are absent, you may turn in a handwritten copy when you return if typing is not an option during the break.

i-Ready Reading - 1 PASSED i-Ready Reading exercise is due by the end of day on Tuesday.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful break!

Monday and Tuesday in ELA...

1. We are watching video clips reflecting the historical aspects of the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey by U.S. presidents. For those absent, please see attached links.

3. We are completing a creative & persuasive writing  assignment. We are writing from the point of view of a turkey and requesting a pardon from the president.  Please see the attached assignment if you are absent.

4. On Tuesday, 11/21, we are presenting our letters.  We are also proofreading and editing our letters. Once the letter is revised, we will type it and submit it via GC.  Your letter should look like a business letter ( See sample below.) 

Please turn in to this post.  

****If you are absent, you may turn in a handwritten copy when you return if typing is not an option during the break.

i-Ready Reading - 1 PASSED i-Ready Reading exercise is due by the end of day on Tuesday.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful break!

Monday and Tuesday in ELA...

1. We are watching video clips reflecting the historical aspects of the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey by U.S. presidents. For those absent, please see attached links.

3. We are completing a creative & persuasive writing  assignment. We are writing from the point of view of a turkey and requesting a pardon from the president.  Please see the attached assignment if you are absent.

4. On Tuesday, 11/21, we are presenting our letters.  We are also proofreading and editing our letters. Once the letter is revised, we will type it and submit it via GC.  Your letter should look like a business letter ( See sample below.) 

HOMEWORK / DUE DATES

Monday night's homework:

Work 15-20 minutes on your letter rough draft & bring to class tomorrow.

Tuesday in class or if you are absent:  
 Please turn in your final copy to this post.  

****If you are absent, you may turn in a handwritten copy when you return if typing is not an option during the break.

i-Ready Reading - 1 PASSED i-Ready Reading exercise is due by the end of day on Tuesday.


Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful break!

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed the rubric for the "Harrison Bergeron" Essay.
3. We reviewed our essays and edited/revised.  
4. We completed vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.  (Please ignore the numbers next to the words - those reflect the page numbers in the book.)
Be sure to bring your independent reading book to class on Monday.
Study for the Nicene Creed quiz/test.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed the rubric for the "Harrison Bergeron" Essay.
3. We reviewed our essays and edited/revised.  
4. We completed vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.  (Please ignore the numbers next to the words - those reflect the page numbers in the book.)
Be sure to bring your independent reading book to class on Monday.
Study for the Nicene Creed quiz/test.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed the rubric for the "Harrison Bergeron" Essay.
3. We reviewed our essays and edited/revised.  
4. We completed vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.  (Please ignore the numbers next to the words - those reflect the page numbers in the book.)
Be sure to bring your independent reading book to class on Monday.
Study for the Nicene Creed quiz/test.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed the rubric for the "Harrison Bergeron" Essay.
3. We reviewed our essays and edited/revised.  
4. We completed vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work reflecting the "Prologue" of Ties that Break, Ties that Bind.  (Please ignore the numbers next to the words - those reflect the page numbers in the book.)
Be sure to bring your independent reading book to class on Monday.
Study for the Nicene Creed quiz/test.

Please submit your essay to this post.  Be sure you have carefully edited your work.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day - "altruistic"  or "altruism."  Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. We completed peer editing of our "Harrison Bergeron" essays.
4. We edited/revised essays.

HOMEWORK
Reread your essay. Edit/Revise your essay. 
Turn in your essay to the GC post.
On Friday, turn in your essay organizer and your edit sheet completed by your editor.
BRING your independent silent reading book to class on Friday.

Please submit your essay to this post.  Be sure you have carefully edited your work.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day - "altruistic"  or "altruism."  Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. We completed peer editing of our "Harrison Bergeron" essays.
4. We edited/revised essays.

HOMEWORK
Reread your essay. Edit/Revise your essay. 
Turn in your essay to the GC post.
On Friday, turn in your essay organizer and your edit sheet completed by your editor.
BRING your independent silent reading book to class on Friday.

Please submit your essay to this post.  Be sure you have carefully edited your work.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day - "altruistic"  or "altruism."  Please see Word of the Day in GC if you are absent.
3. We completed peer editing of our "Harrison Bergeron" essays.
4. We edited/revised essays.

HOMEWORK
Reread your essay. Edit/Revise your essay. 
Turn in your essay to the GC post.
On Friday, turn in your essay organizer and your edit sheet completed by your editor.
BRING your independent silent reading book to class on Friday.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed Free Write #16 - Imaginary Ocean City - and shared/discussed.
2. We reviewed the essay format and the edit checklist.
3. We continued to write, edit, and revise.  Some of us worked on editing through the edit checklist; we all will edit on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish rough draft; be prepared to peer edit on Thursday.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed Free Write #16 - Imaginary Ocean City - and shared/discussed.
2. We reviewed the essay format and the edit checklist.
3. We continued to write, edit, and revise.  Some of us worked on editing through the edit checklist; we all will edit on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish rough draft; be prepared to peer edit on Thursday.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed Free Write #16 - Imaginary Ocean City - and shared/discussed.
2. We reviewed the essay format and the edit checklist.
3. We continued to write, edit, and revise.  Some of us worked on editing through the edit checklist; we all will edit on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish rough draft; be prepared to peer edit on Thursday.

Today in ELA...

1. We completed Free Write #16 - Imaginary Ocean City - and shared/discussed.
2. We reviewed the essay format and the edit checklist.
3. We continued to write, edit, and revise.  Some of us worked on editing through the edit checklist; we all will edit on Thursday.

HOMEWORK
Finish rough draft; be prepared to peer edit on Thursday.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently.
2. We reviewed aspects of the conclusion in the "HB" essay and discussed an example.
3. We finished filling out the essay organizer in class and started writing the essay rough draft.

HOMEWORK / Due dates
After working in class today, please have two or three paragraphs completed (Introduction, Body paragraph #1 and possibly #2) for Wednesday's class.
Please SEE Thursday's GC post (11/9) for a copy of the story of "Harrison Bergeron."  It is attached to the post.
Wednesday - Please bring your Independent Reading book sheet to class.
Thursday - Free Write Notebooks will be collected.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently.
2. We reviewed aspects of the conclusion in the "HB" essay and discussed an example.
3. We finished filling out the essay organizer in class and started writing the essay rough draft.

HOMEWORK / Due dates
After working in class today, please have two or three paragraphs completed (Introduction, Body paragraph #1 and possibly #2) for Wednesday's class.
Please SEE Thursday's GC post (11/9) for a copy of the story of "Harrison Bergeron."  It is attached to the post.
Wednesday - Please bring your Independent Reading book sheet to class.
Thursday - Free Write Notebooks will be collected.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently.
2. We reviewed aspects of the conclusion in the "HB" essay and discussed an example.
3. We finished filling out the essay organizer in class and started writing the essay rough draft.

HOMEWORK / Due dates
After working in class today, please have two or three paragraphs completed (Introduction, Body paragraph #1 and possibly #2) for Wednesday's class.
Please SEE Thursday's GC post (11/9) for a copy of the story of "Harrison Bergeron."  It is attached to the post.
Wednesday - Please bring your Independent Reading book sheet to class.
Thursday - Free Write Notebooks will be collected.

Today in ELA...
1. We read our independent reading books silently.
2. We reviewed aspects of the conclusion in the "HB" essay and discussed an example.
3. We finished filling out the essay organizer in class and started writing the essay rough draft.

HOMEWORK / Due dates
After working in class today, please have two or three paragraphs completed (Introduction, Body paragraph #1 and possibly #2) for Wednesday's class.
Please SEE Thursday's GC post (11/9) for a copy of the story of "Harrison Bergeron."  It is attached to the post.
Wednesday - Please bring your Independent Reading book sheet to class.
Thursday - Free Write Notebooks will be collected.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #15  - A Reflection on Veteran's Day.  Please see the list of Free Writes in GC if you are absent.  Free Write notebooks will be collected toward the end of this week.
2. We reviewed the essay organizer and discussed thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence, and link/analysis.
3. We worked in class on the organizer.  Essay organizer is due/completed by middle of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK
IXL - O.5 - Writing Strategies "Supporting Details" - 15 minutes or Smart Score of 100
Essay Organizer

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #15  - A Reflection on Veteran's Day.  Please see the list of Free Writes in GC if you are absent.  Free Write notebooks will be collected toward the end of this week.
2. We reviewed the essay organizer and discussed thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence, and link/analysis.
3. We worked in class on the organizer.  Essay organizer is due/completed by middle of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK
IXL - O.5 - Writing Strategies "Supporting Details" - 15 minutes or Smart Score of 100
Essay Organizer

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #15  - A Reflection on Veteran's Day.  Please see the list of Free Writes in GC if you are absent.  Free Write notebooks will be collected toward the end of this week.
2. We reviewed the essay organizer and discussed thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence, and link/analysis.
3. We worked in class on the organizer.  Essay organizer is due/completed by middle of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK
IXL - O.5 - Writing Strategies "Supporting Details" - 15 minutes or Smart Score of 100
Essay Organizer

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #15  - A Reflection on Veteran's Day.  Please see the list of Free Writes in GC if you are absent.  Free Write notebooks will be collected toward the end of this week.
2. We reviewed the essay organizer and discussed thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence, and link/analysis.
3. We worked in class on the organizer.  Essay organizer is due/completed by middle of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK
IXL - O.5 - Writing Strategies "Supporting Details" - 15 minutes or Smart Score of 100
Essay Organizer

Today in ELA...
1. We defined and discussed the topic sentence of a paragraph.
2. We completed exercises practicing writing a topic sentence.  If you are absent, please see attached and complete.
3. We complete the Week 3 DOL quiz.

HOMEWORK
"Organizing Your Essay" Packet - please work on the Introduction paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.
Introduction Section - work on "Brief Summary" and "Thesis" - wait to work on "General Statement" until class on Monday.
Paragraph #1 - Work on locating Evidence #1 and #2; Try to write your ideas for "Link (Analysis)" which means explain the importance of the quoted lines from the story that you chose in the Evidence section.
We will continue working on the essay draft in class on Monday, so please bring your questions to class.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due Friday at 5 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Today in ELA...
1. We defined and discussed the topic sentence of a paragraph.
2. We completed exercises practicing writing a topic sentence.  If you are absent, please see attached and complete.
3. We complete the Week 3 DOL quiz.

HOMEWORK
"Organizing Your Essay" Packet - please work on the Introduction paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.
Introduction Section - work on "Brief Summary" and "Thesis" - wait to work on "General Statement" until class on Monday.
Paragraph #1 - Work on locating Evidence #1 and #2; Try to write your ideas for "Link (Analysis)" which means explain the importance of the quoted lines from the story that you chose in the Evidence section.
We will continue working on the essay draft in class on Monday, so please bring your questions to class.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due Friday at 5 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Today in ELA...
1. We defined and discussed the topic sentence of a paragraph.
2. We completed exercises practicing writing a topic sentence.  If you are absent, please see attached and complete.
3. We complete the Week 3 DOL quiz.

HOMEWORK
"Organizing Your Essay" Packet - please work on the Introduction paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.
Introduction Section - work on "Brief Summary" and "Thesis" - wait to work on "General Statement" until class on Monday.
Paragraph #1 - Work on locating Evidence #1 and #2; Try to write your ideas for "Link (Analysis)" which means explain the importance of the quoted lines from the story that you chose in the Evidence section.
We will continue working on the essay draft in class on Monday, so please bring your questions to class.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due Friday at 5 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Today in ELA...
1. We defined and discussed the topic sentence of a paragraph.
2. We completed exercises practicing writing a topic sentence.  If you are absent, please see attached and complete.
3. We complete the Week 3 DOL quiz.

HOMEWORK
"Organizing Your Essay" Packet - please work on the Introduction paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.
Introduction Section - work on "Brief Summary" and "Thesis" - wait to work on "General Statement" until class on Monday.
Paragraph #1 - Work on locating Evidence #1 and #2; Try to write your ideas for "Link (Analysis)" which means explain the importance of the quoted lines from the story that you chose in the Evidence section.
We will continue working on the essay draft in class on Monday, so please bring your questions to class.
i-Ready Reading - 2 passed exercises due Friday at 5 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #14 and discussed our string inventions. If you are absent, please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed the word of the day - Acrid. If you are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.
3. We reviewed how to write a thesis statement.
4. We discussed the essay assignment.
5. We worked on writing thesis statements and will edit further on Thursday in class.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz - D.O.L. is posted in the GC

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #14 and discussed our string inventions. If you are absent, please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed the word of the day - Acrid. If you are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.
3. We reviewed how to write a thesis statement.
4. We discussed the essay assignment.
5. We worked on writing thesis statements and will edit further on Thursday in class.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz - D.O.L. is posted in the GC

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #14 and discussed our string inventions. If you are absent, please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed the word of the day - Acrid. If you are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.
3. We reviewed how to write a thesis statement.
4. We discussed the essay assignment.
5. We worked on writing thesis statements and will edit further on Thursday in class.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz - D.O.L. is posted in the GC

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #14 and discussed our string inventions. If you are absent, please see the Free Writes in GC.
2. We discussed the word of the day - Acrid. If you are absent, please see the Word of the Day in GC.
3. We reviewed how to write a thesis statement.
4. We discussed the essay assignment.
5. We worked on writing thesis statements and will edit further on Thursday in class.

HOMEWORK
Study for D.O.L. quiz - D.O.L. is posted in the GC

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reflective Response about our own independent reading projects. If you are absent, you may complete the reflection when you return.
2. We completed a gallery walk to look at one another's independent reading projects.
3. We took notes and discussed thesis statements.  Attached are the notes which you can review. You will receive a copy in class when you return.
4. We reviewed IXL thesis statement exercises together. We learned how to apply key aspects of a thesis statement definition to determine if a sentence is a thesis.

HOMEWORK
All classes - IXL - O.2:  Identify a thesis - 15 minutes or 100 Smart Score, whichever comes first.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reflective Response about our own independent reading projects. If you are absent, you may complete the reflection when you return.
2. We completed a gallery walk to look at one another's independent reading projects.
3. We took notes and discussed thesis statements.  Attached are the notes which you can review. You will receive a copy in class when you return.
4. We reviewed IXL thesis statement exercises together. We learned how to apply key aspects of a thesis statement definition to determine if a sentence is a thesis.

HOMEWORK
All classes - IXL - O.2:  Identify a thesis - 15 minutes or 100 Smart Score, whichever comes first.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed a Reflective Response about our own independent reading projects. If you are absent, you may complete the reflection when you return.
2. We completed a gallery walk to look at one another's independent reading projects.
3. We took notes and discussed thesis statements.  Attached are the notes which you can review. You will receive a copy in class when you return.
4. We reviewed IXL thesis statement exercises together. We learned how to apply key aspects of a thesis statement definition to determine if a sentence is a thesis.

HOMEWORK
All classes - IXL - O.2:  Identify a thesis - 15 minutes or 100 Smart Score, whichever comes first.

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your paragraph or writing project to class on Monday, November 6, for peer editing.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, November 7. Please bring your project to class.

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your paragraph or writing project to class on Monday, November 6, for peer editing.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, November 7. Please bring your project to class.

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your paragraph or writing project to class on Monday, November 6, for peer editing.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, November 7. Please bring your project to class.

Project assignment sheet and rubric is attached.

Please bring a draft of your paragraph or writing project to class on Monday, November 6, for peer editing.

Your final project is due on Tuesday, November 7. Please bring your project to class.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We peer edited our independent reading paragraph rough drafts. If you are absent, please see the attached edit sheet and edit your own work. Turn in the sheet with your project on Tuesday.
3. We complete D.O.L. Week 3. If you are absent, please see attached.  
Number of errors is as follows:  #1 = 3; #2 = 6 (might be 7); #3 - 4 or 5; #4 - 5; and #5 - 9
4. In Periods1/2 , we started to discuss the thesis statement and to take notes to better understand how to develop one.

HOMEWORK
Finish your Independent Reading Project and bring to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We peer edited our independent reading paragraph rough drafts. If you are absent, please see the attached edit sheet and edit your own work. Turn in the sheet with your project on Tuesday.
3. We complete D.O.L. Week 3. If you are absent, please see attached.  
Number of errors is as follows:  #1 = 3; #2 = 6 (might be 7); #3 - 4 or 5; #4 - 5; and #5 - 9
4. In Periods1/2 , we started to discuss the thesis statement and to take notes to better understand how to develop one.

HOMEWORK
Finish your Independent Reading Project and bring to class on Tuesday.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We peer edited our independent reading paragraph rough drafts. If you are absent, please see the attached edit sheet and edit your own work. Turn in the sheet with your project on Tuesday.
3. We complete D.O.L. Week 3. If you are absent, please see attached.  
Number of errors is as follows:  #1 = 3; #2 = 6 (might be 7); #3 - 4 or 5; #4 - 5; and #5 - 9
4. In Periods1/2 , we started to discuss the thesis statement and to take notes to better understand how to develop one.

HOMEWORK
Finish your Independent Reading Project and bring to class on Tuesday.

Today's ELA Homework

i-Ready Reading due today, Friday


Independent Reading Project
Work on project this weekend.
Bring draft of paragraph writing or writing project B to class on Monday, November 6, for editing.
Final project is due on Tuesday, November 7, in class. We will have a gallery walk.

Today's ELA Homework

i-Ready Reading due today, Friday


Independent Reading Project
Work on project this weekend.
Bring draft of paragraph writing or writing project B to class on Monday, November 6, for editing.
Final project is due on Tuesday, November 7, in class. We will have a gallery walk.

Today's ELA Homework

i-Ready Reading due today, Friday


Independent Reading Project
Work on project this weekend.
Bring draft of paragraph writing or writing project B to class on Monday, November 6, for editing.
Final project is due on Tuesday, November 7, in class. We will have a gallery walk.

Today's ELA Homework

i-Ready Reading due today, Friday


Independent Reading Project
Work on project this weekend.
Bring draft of paragraph writing or writing project B to class on Monday, November 6, for editing.
Final project is due on Tuesday, November 7, in class. We will have a gallery walk.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups to complete a web activity in preparation of discussing the short story, "The Possibility of Evil" which we read yesterday.
2. We discussed the main character of the story and wrote a response to the following questions:

What is your reaction to Miss Strangeworth? 
What is your opinion of her character and do you think she is treated fairly in the
end?  Provide an example or two to prove your analysis.
What is ironic about the ending?
3. We reviewed reading questions #1 & 2 reflecting the informational article from our Literature book - "Not Everything It Seems."  We discussed the job of the social influencer and the impact the job has on the influencer as well as the consumer.

HOMEWORK
Finish your reading questions if not completed in class. Turn in your responses on Thursday.
In your READING notebook, respond to the following by writing a paragraph:
 How do you feel the influencers affect our culture?  Is it positive or negative? Based on what you've read in this article, do you think the influencer world will fade in popularity or remain popular?

Literature Book Online Access

https://www.hmhco.com/login

User name =  your Google address (less gmail.com) (For example:  Miaf27)
Password = your  Google password

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups to complete a web activity in preparation of discussing the short story, "The Possibility of Evil" which we read yesterday.
2. We discussed the main character of the story and wrote a response to the following questions:

What is your reaction to Miss Strangeworth? 
What is your opinion of her character and do you think she is treated fairly in the
end?  Provide an example or two to prove your analysis.
What is ironic about the ending?
3. We reviewed reading questions #1 & 2 reflecting the informational article from our Literature book - "Not Everything It Seems."  We discussed the job of the social influencer and the impact the job has on the influencer as well as the consumer.

HOMEWORK
Finish your reading questions if not completed in class. Turn in your responses on Thursday.
In your READING notebook, respond to the following by writing a paragraph:
 How do you feel the influencers affect our culture?  Is it positive or negative? Based on what you've read in this article, do you think the influencer world will fade in popularity or remain popular?

Literature Book Online Access

https://www.hmhco.com/login

User name =  your Google address (less gmail.com) (For example:  Miaf27)
Password = your  Google password

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups to complete a web activity in preparation of discussing the short story, "The Possibility of Evil" which we read yesterday.
2. We discussed the main character of the story and wrote a response to the following questions:

What is your reaction to Miss Strangeworth? 
What is your opinion of her character and do you think she is treated fairly in the
end?  Provide an example or two to prove your analysis.
What is ironic about the ending?
3. We reviewed reading questions #1 & 2 reflecting the informational article from our Literature book - "Not Everything It Seems."  We discussed the job of the social influencer and the impact the job has on the influencer as well as the consumer.

HOMEWORK
Finish your reading questions if not completed in class. Turn in your responses on Thursday.
In your READING notebook, respond to the following by writing a paragraph:
 How do you feel the influencers affect our culture?  Is it positive or negative? Based on what you've read in this article, do you think the influencer world will fade in popularity or remain popular?

Literature Book Online Access

https://www.hmhco.com/login

User name =  your Google address (less gmail.com) (For example:  Miaf27)
Password = your  Google password

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We met in groups to complete a web activity in preparation of discussing the short story, "The Possibility of Evil" which we read yesterday.
2. We discussed the main character of the story and wrote a response to the following questions:

What is your reaction to Miss Strangeworth? 
What is your opinion of her character and do you think she is treated fairly in the
end?  Provide an example or two to prove your analysis.
What is ironic about the ending?
3. We reviewed reading questions #1 & 2 reflecting the informational article from our Literature book - "Not Everything It Seems."  We discussed the job of the social influencer and the impact the job has on the influencer as well as the consumer.

HOMEWORK
Finish your reading questions if not completed in class. Turn in your responses on Thursday.
In your READING notebook, respond to the following by writing a paragraph:
 How do you feel the influencers affect our culture?  Is it positive or negative? Based on what you've read in this article, do you think the influencer world will fade in popularity or remain popular?

Literature Book Online Access

https://www.hmhco.com/login

User name =  your Google address (less gmail.com) (For example:  Miaf27)
Password = your  Google password

Today in ELA, the plan is ..... 
1. You will complete independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. You will respond to two questions on a separate sheet of paper and turn it in.
Questions:

Briefly summarize what you read and include the title of the work that you are presently reading.
Choose a quote from what you read that you find interesting or explains a character or tells you something about what is to come in the story.  Write out the line or lines with page #s and explain the importance of these lines from the story/book.
3. You will review Pronouns by reading in your Grammar Workbook p. 15 and then complete Ex. 3 on page 15-16.  Then write Ex. 4 on a separate sheet of paper and turn in.


4. Literature Book – Informational Text “Not Everything It Seems” –
Reading/Questions





Today’s assignment is to read/skim the text as you respond
to the reading questions sheet.


 


Please turn in your work at the end of the class period.


HOMEWORK
IXL -  “Identify pronouns and their antecedents” and “Use the
pronoun that agrees with the antecedent”


Work for 10 minutes for each exercise or SMART score of 100

Independent Reading Project- 1st deadline - Write down the tite of the book for your project and your project choice.  Write a few sentence explaining your plan for your project.

Today in ELA, the plan is ..... 
1. You will complete independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. You will respond to two questions on a separate sheet of paper and turn it in.
Questions:

Briefly summarize what you read and include the title of the work that you are presently reading.
Choose a quote from what you read that you find interesting or explains a character or tells you something about what is to come in the story.  Write out the line or lines with page #s and explain the importance of these lines from the story/book.
3. You will review Pronouns by reading in your Grammar Workbook p. 15 and then complete Ex. 3 on page 15-16.  Then write Ex. 4 on a separate sheet of paper and turn in.


4. Literature Book – Informational Text “Not Everything It Seems” –
Reading/Questions





Today’s assignment is to read/skim the text as you respond
to the reading questions sheet.


 


Please turn in your work at the end of the class period.


HOMEWORK
IXL -  “Identify pronouns and their antecedents” and “Use the
pronoun that agrees with the antecedent”


Work for 10 minutes for each exercise or SMART score of 100

Independent Reading Project- 1st deadline - Write down the tite of the book for your project and your project choice.  Write a few sentence explaining your plan for your project.

Today in ELA, the plan is ..... 
1. You will complete independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. You will respond to two questions on a separate sheet of paper and turn it in.
Questions:

Briefly summarize what you read and include the title of the work that you are presently reading.
Choose a quote from what you read that you find interesting or explains a character or tells you something about what is to come in the story.  Write out the line or lines with page #s and explain the importance of these lines from the story/book.
3. You will review Pronouns by reading in your Grammar Workbook p. 15 and then complete Ex. 3 on page 15-16.  Then write Ex. 4 on a separate sheet of paper and turn in.


4. Literature Book – Informational Text “Not Everything It Seems” –
Reading/Questions





Today’s assignment is to read/skim the text as you respond
to the reading questions sheet.


 


Please turn in your work at the end of the class period.


HOMEWORK
IXL -  “Identify pronouns and their antecedents” and “Use the
pronoun that agrees with the antecedent”


Work for 10 minutes for each exercise or SMART score of 100

Independent Reading Project- 1st deadline - Write down the tite of the book for your project and your project choice.  Write a few sentence explaining your plan for your project.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the independent silent reading project - see Independent Reading Project in Google Classroom.
3. We reviewed and wrote sentences for the Word of the Day - arduous. See Word of Day in Google Classroom.
4. We reviewed comma splice - see attached bell ringer sentence and options for the corrections.
5. We read first three paragraphs of the informational article from the Literature textbook, 'Not Everything It Seems," and discussed predictions, word meanings, and conclusions based on context clues. 

HOMEWORK
Study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz - use your notes and IXL
Read independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the independent silent reading project - see Independent Reading Project in Google Classroom.
3. We reviewed and wrote sentences for the Word of the Day - arduous. See Word of Day in Google Classroom.
4. We reviewed comma splice - see attached bell ringer sentence and options for the corrections.
5. We read first three paragraphs of the informational article from the Literature textbook, 'Not Everything It Seems," and discussed predictions, word meanings, and conclusions based on context clues. 

HOMEWORK
Study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz - use your notes and IXL
Read independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed 15 minutes of independent silent reading.
2. We discussed the independent silent reading project - see Independent Reading Project in Google Classroom.
3. We reviewed and wrote sentences for the Word of the Day - arduous. See Word of Day in Google Classroom.
4. We reviewed comma splice - see attached bell ringer sentence and options for the corrections.
5. We read first three paragraphs of the informational article from the Literature textbook, 'Not Everything It Seems," and discussed predictions, word meanings, and conclusions based on context clues. 

HOMEWORK
Study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz - use your notes and IXL
Read independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #11 - please see the list of Free Writes in Google Classroom if you are absent - and discussed with a partner/whole class.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day  - if you are absent please see Google Classroom Word of the Day - and wrote sentences.
3. We reviewed comma exercises for Quiz on Friday.
Quiz= commas and sentences, run-ons, fragments
4. We reviewed recommended edits to our "My Name" writing assignment (was turned in to a post on October 3rd).  We read over the rubric (see attached) and started to edit the assignment.  If you are absent, please unsubmit the assignment in order to complete your edits.
See the attached example of the beginning of an essay - Your name should be the title of the essay in larger font and just your class period in the upper right hand corner.


HOMEWORK
Finish editing your Name essay and turn it in again/submit to the October 3 assignment.
Begin to study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz
Reminders:
Keep reading independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #11 - please see the list of Free Writes in Google Classroom if you are absent - and discussed with a partner/whole class.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day  - if you are absent please see Google Classroom Word of the Day - and wrote sentences.
3. We reviewed comma exercises for Quiz on Friday.
Quiz= commas and sentences, run-ons, fragments
4. We reviewed recommended edits to our "My Name" writing assignment (was turned in to a post on October 3rd).  We read over the rubric (see attached) and started to edit the assignment.  If you are absent, please unsubmit the assignment in order to complete your edits.
See the attached example of the beginning of an essay - Your name should be the title of the essay in larger font and just your class period in the upper right hand corner.


HOMEWORK
Finish editing your Name essay and turn it in again/submit to the October 3 assignment.
Begin to study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz
Reminders:
Keep reading independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #11 - please see the list of Free Writes in Google Classroom if you are absent - and discussed with a partner/whole class.
2. We reviewed/discussed Word of the Day  - if you are absent please see Google Classroom Word of the Day - and wrote sentences.
3. We reviewed comma exercises for Quiz on Friday.
Quiz= commas and sentences, run-ons, fragments
4. We reviewed recommended edits to our "My Name" writing assignment (was turned in to a post on October 3rd).  We read over the rubric (see attached) and started to edit the assignment.  If you are absent, please unsubmit the assignment in order to complete your edits.
See the attached example of the beginning of an essay - Your name should be the title of the essay in larger font and just your class period in the upper right hand corner.


HOMEWORK
Finish editing your Name essay and turn it in again/submit to the October 3 assignment.
Begin to study for Friday's comma and sentences (run-on, fragment, and complete sentence) Quiz
Reminders:
Keep reading independent reading book
i-Ready Reading - 2 exercises passed by Friday at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed and discussed Word of the Day - abhor - see below if you are absent.
3. We reviewed and discussed the answer/reasoning to 2 comma exercises to review.  QUIZ - FRIDAY, 10/27 - PUNCTUATION/ FRAGMENT & RUN-ONS
4. We reviewed vocabulary and worked in pairs to check for vocabulary sentences.
5. We presented our sentences and checked for detailed sentences.
6. Your class may have discussed "Decision-Making" in preparation for reading about social media influencer article in Literature book.

HOMEWORK
IXL review  - Please complete 10 minutes of each topic even if you reach 100 before the 10 minutes are finished. The following exercises should be highlighted in IXL:

CC.7. Commas with compound and complex sentences

QQ.2. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?

Paragraph Writing - In your READING Notebook - please respond to the following questions in a pargarph:

What is a social influencer to you?  Do you think they are important to some people in our society?  Why do you think some people in our society turn to social influencers for information/opinions?  Please provide examples where relevant.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed and discussed Word of the Day - abhor - see below if you are absent.
3. We reviewed and discussed the answer/reasoning to 2 comma exercises to review.  QUIZ - FRIDAY, 10/27 - PUNCTUATION/ FRAGMENT & RUN-ONS
4. We reviewed vocabulary and worked in pairs to check for vocabulary sentences.
5. We presented our sentences and checked for detailed sentences.
6. Your class may have discussed "Decision-Making" in preparation for reading about social media influencer article in Literature book.

HOMEWORK
IXL review  - Please complete 10 minutes of each topic even if you reach 100 before the 10 minutes are finished. The following exercises should be highlighted in IXL:

CC.7. Commas with compound and complex sentences

QQ.2. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?

Paragraph Writing - In your READING Notebook - please respond to the following questions in a pargarph:

What is a social influencer to you?  Do you think they are important to some people in our society?  Why do you think some people in our society turn to social influencers for information/opinions?  Please provide examples where relevant.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We reviewed and discussed Word of the Day - abhor - see below if you are absent.
3. We reviewed and discussed the answer/reasoning to 2 comma exercises to review.  QUIZ - FRIDAY, 10/27 - PUNCTUATION/ FRAGMENT & RUN-ONS
4. We reviewed vocabulary and worked in pairs to check for vocabulary sentences.
5. We presented our sentences and checked for detailed sentences.
6. Your class may have discussed "Decision-Making" in preparation for reading about social media influencer article in Literature book.

HOMEWORK
IXL review  - Please complete 10 minutes of each topic even if you reach 100 before the 10 minutes are finished. The following exercises should be highlighted in IXL:

CC.7. Commas with compound and complex sentences

QQ.2. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?

Paragraph Writing - In your READING Notebook - please respond to the following questions in a pargarph:

What is a social influencer to you?  Do you think they are important to some people in our society?  Why do you think some people in our society turn to social influencers for information/opinions?  Please provide examples where relevant.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #10 - see the Free Write page in GC for #10 if you are absent - and discussed our responses.
2. We defined suffixes and reviewed the meaning of -able and -ible. 

(See Literature Book, p. 18).  We took notes in our Reading Notebook of the definition and examples of suffixes.
3. We completed Suffix work in Literature text p. 18.
4. We discussed Word of the Day - abdicate- and recorded the definition and sentence in Reading Notebook. If absent, please see below.
5. We discussed, defined, and identified part of speech of each vocabulary word from Literature book pp. 18 & 22. 

Vocabulary words include the following: disquiet, prickly, mesmerize, adaptable, grimace, collaborate, relevant, skepticism

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work by writing sentences for each vocabulary word.
Write a paragraph response regarding decision-making in your READING notebook.  
Answer the following questions in a well-developed response:

Is it easy or tricky to make a decision? 
Who do some people turn to for help in making a
decision?
Does anyone/thing influence decision making in
our world? In your world?

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #10 - see the Free Write page in GC for #10 if you are absent - and discussed our responses.
2. We defined suffixes and reviewed the meaning of -able and -ible. 

(See Literature Book, p. 18).  We took notes in our Reading Notebook of the definition and examples of suffixes.
3. We completed Suffix work in Literature text p. 18.
4. We discussed Word of the Day - abdicate- and recorded the definition and sentence in Reading Notebook. If absent, please see below.
5. We discussed, defined, and identified part of speech of each vocabulary word from Literature book pp. 18 & 22. 

Vocabulary words include the following: disquiet, prickly, mesmerize, adaptable, grimace, collaborate, relevant, skepticism

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work by writing sentences for each vocabulary word.
Write a paragraph response regarding decision-making in your READING notebook.  
Answer the following questions in a well-developed response:

Is it easy or tricky to make a decision? 
Who do some people turn to for help in making a
decision?
Does anyone/thing influence decision making in
our world? In your world?

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #10 - see the Free Write page in GC for #10 if you are absent - and discussed our responses.
2. We defined suffixes and reviewed the meaning of -able and -ible. 

(See Literature Book, p. 18).  We took notes in our Reading Notebook of the definition and examples of suffixes.
3. We completed Suffix work in Literature text p. 18.
4. We discussed Word of the Day - abdicate- and recorded the definition and sentence in Reading Notebook. If absent, please see below.
5. We discussed, defined, and identified part of speech of each vocabulary word from Literature book pp. 18 & 22. 

Vocabulary words include the following: disquiet, prickly, mesmerize, adaptable, grimace, collaborate, relevant, skepticism

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work by writing sentences for each vocabulary word.
Write a paragraph response regarding decision-making in your READING notebook.  
Answer the following questions in a well-developed response:

Is it easy or tricky to make a decision? 
Who do some people turn to for help in making a
decision?
Does anyone/thing influence decision making in
our world? In your world?

Today in ELA...
1. We completed Free Write #10 - see the Free Write page in GC for #10 if you are absent - and discussed our responses.
2. We defined suffixes and reviewed the meaning of -able and -ible. 

(See Literature Book, p. 18).  We took notes in our Reading Notebook of the definition and examples of suffixes.
3. We completed Suffix work in Literature text p. 18.
4. We discussed Word of the Day - abdicate- and recorded the definition and sentence in Reading Notebook. If absent, please see below.
5. We discussed, defined, and identified part of speech of each vocabulary word from Literature book pp. 18 & 22. 

Vocabulary words include the following: disquiet, prickly, mesmerize, adaptable, grimace, collaborate, relevant, skepticism

HOMEWORK
Finish vocabulary work by writing sentences for each vocabulary word.
Write a paragraph response regarding decision-making in your READING notebook.  
Answer the following questions in a well-developed response:

Is it easy or tricky to make a decision? 
Who do some people turn to for help in making a
decision?
Does anyone/thing influence decision making in
our world? In your world?

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed "Harrison Bergeron" by discussing all aspects of the plot diagram.
2. We discussed the theme of the short story and learned about point of view - 3rd person, limited omniscient and allusion (figurative language).
3. We completed comprehension quiz of "Harrison Bergeron."

HOMEWORK
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, by 5 p.m. today.

Theme paragraph writing - brainstorm writing

Please write your response in your READING notebook.
Write a paragraph about the lack of fairness (because the handicaps are not truly fair)or the lack of freedom (because the handicaps take away freedom).  
Provide three examples which you may include in your paragraph or list.  Please provide page numbers.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed "Harrison Bergeron" by discussing all aspects of the plot diagram.
2. We discussed the theme of the short story and learned about point of view - 3rd person, limited omniscient and allusion (figurative language).
3. We completed comprehension quiz of "Harrison Bergeron."

HOMEWORK
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, by 5 p.m. today.

Theme paragraph writing - brainstorm writing

Please write your response in your READING notebook.
Write a paragraph about the lack of fairness (because the handicaps are not truly fair)or the lack of freedom (because the handicaps take away freedom).  
Provide three examples which you may include in your paragraph or list.  Please provide page numbers.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed "Harrison Bergeron" by discussing all aspects of the plot diagram.
2. We discussed the theme of the short story and learned about point of view - 3rd person, limited omniscient and allusion (figurative language).
3. We completed comprehension quiz of "Harrison Bergeron."

HOMEWORK
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, by 5 p.m. today.

Theme paragraph writing - brainstorm writing

Please write your response in your READING notebook.
Write a paragraph about the lack of fairness (because the handicaps are not truly fair)or the lack of freedom (because the handicaps take away freedom).  
Provide three examples which you may include in your paragraph or list.  Please provide page numbers.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed "Harrison Bergeron" by discussing all aspects of the plot diagram.
2. We discussed the theme of the short story and learned about point of view - 3rd person, limited omniscient and allusion (figurative language).
3. We completed comprehension quiz of "Harrison Bergeron."

HOMEWORK
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, by 5 p.m. today.

Theme paragraph writing - brainstorm writing

Please write your response in your READING notebook.
Write a paragraph about the lack of fairness (because the handicaps are not truly fair)or the lack of freedom (because the handicaps take away freedom).  
Provide three examples which you may include in your paragraph or list.  Please provide page numbers.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We completed reflection writing in our Writing notebook. If you are absent, please see the attached sheet and respond to the questions in your writing notebook.
3. We worked on the plot diagram for "Harrison Bergeron."  We discussed plot events that would qualify as the climax, rising actions, falling actions, resolution, inciting incident.  If your class did not finish the plot diagram, please complete for homework. If you have questions, then try to respond to the sections and bring your questions to class on Friday.

HOMEWORK
Continue to work on plot diagram and/or study plot diagram. 
Study for "Harrison Bergeron" Quiz by rereading the story.
i-Ready reading  - due on Friday, 10/20 at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We completed reflection writing in our Writing notebook. If you are absent, please see the attached sheet and respond to the questions in your writing notebook.
3. We worked on the plot diagram for "Harrison Bergeron."  We discussed plot events that would qualify as the climax, rising actions, falling actions, resolution, inciting incident.  If your class did not finish the plot diagram, please complete for homework. If you have questions, then try to respond to the sections and bring your questions to class on Friday.

HOMEWORK
Continue to work on plot diagram and/or study plot diagram. 
Study for "Harrison Bergeron" Quiz by rereading the story.
i-Ready reading  - due on Friday, 10/20 at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent reading for 15 minutes.
2. We completed reflection writing in our Writing notebook. If you are absent, please see the attached sheet and respond to the questions in your writing notebook.
3. We worked on the plot diagram for "Harrison Bergeron."  We discussed plot events that would qualify as the climax, rising actions, falling actions, resolution, inciting incident.  If your class did not finish the plot diagram, please complete for homework. If you have questions, then try to respond to the sections and bring your questions to class on Friday.

HOMEWORK
Continue to work on plot diagram and/or study plot diagram. 
Study for "Harrison Bergeron" Quiz by rereading the story.
i-Ready reading  - due on Friday, 10/20 at 5 p.m.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed briefly reviewed the IXL  assignment  - Nouns review (completed last week). 
3. We reviewed Nouns in the Grammar Workbook, p. 13-14.  
4. We completed Grammar Workbook Exercises #1 and #2 on pg. 14.
5. We met in groups and discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions that were due today.  
6. Each group is responsible for presenting a question and providing evidence from the story to demonstrate/prove the answer.

HOMEWORK
IXL - Nouns - Form and Use of Compound Nouns - 15  min or Smart Score of 100.
In Reading Notebook - Respond to the following question:  What event would you identify as the climax in "Harrison Bergeron"?  Explain in a few sentences.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed briefly reviewed the IXL  assignment  - Nouns review (completed last week). 
3. We reviewed Nouns in the Grammar Workbook, p. 13-14.  
4. We completed Grammar Workbook Exercises #1 and #2 on pg. 14.
5. We met in groups and discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions that were due today.  
6. Each group is responsible for presenting a question and providing evidence from the story to demonstrate/prove the answer.

HOMEWORK
IXL - Nouns - Form and Use of Compound Nouns - 15  min or Smart Score of 100.
In Reading Notebook - Respond to the following question:  What event would you identify as the climax in "Harrison Bergeron"?  Explain in a few sentences.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed briefly reviewed the IXL  assignment  - Nouns review (completed last week). 
3. We reviewed Nouns in the Grammar Workbook, p. 13-14.  
4. We completed Grammar Workbook Exercises #1 and #2 on pg. 14.
5. We met in groups and discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions that were due today.  
6. Each group is responsible for presenting a question and providing evidence from the story to demonstrate/prove the answer.

HOMEWORK
IXL - Nouns - Form and Use of Compound Nouns - 15  min or Smart Score of 100.
In Reading Notebook - Respond to the following question:  What event would you identify as the climax in "Harrison Bergeron"?  Explain in a few sentences.

Today in ELA...
1. We completed independent silent reading.
2. We reviewed briefly reviewed the IXL  assignment  - Nouns review (completed last week). 
3. We reviewed Nouns in the Grammar Workbook, p. 13-14.  
4. We completed Grammar Workbook Exercises #1 and #2 on pg. 14.
5. We met in groups and discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions that were due today.  
6. Each group is responsible for presenting a question and providing evidence from the story to demonstrate/prove the answer.

HOMEWORK
IXL - Nouns - Form and Use of Compound Nouns - 15  min or Smart Score of 100.
In Reading Notebook - Respond to the following question:  What event would you identify as the climax in "Harrison Bergeron"?  Explain in a few sentences.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for our vocabulary quiz.
2. We completed the "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary quiz.  If you are absent, please plan to take your quiz on Monday, assuming you return then.
3. We completed independent reading after the quiz for about 10 minutes.
4. We discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions (#1-3).  
5. We worked in groups to respond to the questions on the other side, #4-9.

HOMEWORK
Finish "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions.  Remember to provide examples with page numbers referring to either the book of stories or the pages posted in Google Classroom (below).
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, due at 5 p.m. today.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for our vocabulary quiz.
2. We completed the "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary quiz.  If you are absent, please plan to take your quiz on Monday, assuming you return then.
3. We completed independent reading after the quiz for about 10 minutes.
4. We discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions (#1-3).  
5. We worked in groups to respond to the questions on the other side, #4-9.

HOMEWORK
Finish "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions.  Remember to provide examples with page numbers referring to either the book of stories or the pages posted in Google Classroom (below).
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, due at 5 p.m. today.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for our vocabulary quiz.
2. We completed the "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary quiz.  If you are absent, please plan to take your quiz on Monday, assuming you return then.
3. We completed independent reading after the quiz for about 10 minutes.
4. We discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions (#1-3).  
5. We worked in groups to respond to the questions on the other side, #4-9.

HOMEWORK
Finish "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions.  Remember to provide examples with page numbers referring to either the book of stories or the pages posted in Google Classroom (below).
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, due at 5 p.m. today.

Today in ELA...
1. We reviewed for our vocabulary quiz.
2. We completed the "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary quiz.  If you are absent, please plan to take your quiz on Monday, assuming you return then.
3. We completed independent reading after the quiz for about 10 minutes.
4. We discussed "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions (#1-3).  
5. We worked in groups to respond to the questions on the other side, #4-9.

HOMEWORK
Finish "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions.  Remember to provide examples with page numbers referring to either the book of stories or the pages posted in Google Classroom (below).
i-Ready Reading, 2 passed lessons, due at 5 p.m. today.