Friday
We took our first spelling test.
Creative Writing Assignment was completed in the writing journals that stay in the classroom.
Homework:
None
Wednesday
Tales #5
Vocab: cringed
Students expanded on their pre-writing and began their first draft.
Homework:
Study vocab
Tuesday
Tales #4
Vocab: pachyderm (know spelling and definition; look up in several dictionaries)
Using evidence (quotations) from the short story "Raymond's Run," students described Squeaky at the start and at the end of the story.
Homework:
Complete survey on my website
Monday
Tales #3
Vocab: inept (know spelling and definition; look up in several dictionaries)
We finished "Raymond's Run" and completed a w/s dealing with Comprehension, Literary Elements, and Grammar. (I collected it.)
Handouts: P5 - Reading Log and 40 Book Challenge Sheet
P3: Reading Log
P4 will get theirs tomorrow
P3 will get the 40 Book Challenge Sheet tomorrow
Homework:
Complete survey on my website
Write down whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements and then explain (in two or three sentences) why you have this opinion.
1. Braggarts are really just insecure.
2. Absolutely everyone has something they can be proud of.
3. Even though most won't admit it, winning is the most important thing.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week of Aug. 22
Friday
Early release - special schedule
Tales #2
Vocab: hapless (know spelling and definition; look up in several dictionaries)
We read part of the short story "Raymond's Run" in class - will continue on Monday.
Homework:
Log in and play FreeRice to practice your vocabulary when you have a chance!
Thursday
In the lab, students joined the FreeRice class group for their particular period, then practiced vocabulary.
Homework:
Study vocab
Wednesday
Tales #1
Vocab: volition (learn spelling and definition)
I checked the homework.
We worked on components of a plot diagram and students took notes in their lit. elements notebook. Study plot diagram for future tests/quizzes.
Homework:
Study vocab
Tuesday
I collected the Learner Survey Reflection.
We took the DVRA (Deer Valley Reading Assessment) online.
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Pirate PRIDE w/s
Monday
I collected the "I am" poem and any remaining library card applications.
Students took the last pre-test (yay!).
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Learner Survey Reflection
On a lined sheet of paper and using the Learner Survey we did last week, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Incorporate the question into the answer.
1. What did you learn from the survey?
2. What two to three things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year (use what you learned from the Descriptions and Strategies info).
3. Did you discover anything new about yourself? Elaborate.
Important: Know your e-mail address and password tomorrow!
Early release - special schedule
Tales #2
Vocab: hapless (know spelling and definition; look up in several dictionaries)
We read part of the short story "Raymond's Run" in class - will continue on Monday.
Homework:
Log in and play FreeRice to practice your vocabulary when you have a chance!
Thursday
In the lab, students joined the FreeRice class group for their particular period, then practiced vocabulary.
Homework:
Study vocab
Wednesday
Tales #1
Vocab: volition (learn spelling and definition)
I checked the homework.
We worked on components of a plot diagram and students took notes in their lit. elements notebook. Study plot diagram for future tests/quizzes.
Homework:
Study vocab
Tuesday
I collected the Learner Survey Reflection.
We took the DVRA (Deer Valley Reading Assessment) online.
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Pirate PRIDE w/s
Monday
I collected the "I am" poem and any remaining library card applications.
Students took the last pre-test (yay!).
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Learner Survey Reflection
On a lined sheet of paper and using the Learner Survey we did last week, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Incorporate the question into the answer.
1. What did you learn from the survey?
2. What two to three things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year (use what you learned from the Descriptions and Strategies info).
3. Did you discover anything new about yourself? Elaborate.
Important: Know your e-mail address and password tomorrow!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Week of August 15
Friday
I collected Library Card applications.
P3 and 5 finished working on their "Big Heads" and turned them in.
All periods: We read two examples of "I am" poems and completed one as a class.
Students had time to work on their own poem.
Homework:
"I am" poem due Monday.
Bring your Library Card applications Monday if you didn't turn them in already.
Thursday
I collected the ABC sheet.
Students received an application for a card from the Phoenix Public Library, which is required for Language Arts class this year.
Students finished the Writing pre-test and turned it in.
They then began work on their "Big Heads."
Homework:
Library Card applications due tomorrow. Big Heads also due, although we will have a little time in class to finish them up.
Wednesday
Students took Reading and Writing pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
Homework:
ABC Sheet - it's all about you. Adjectives, adverbs, phrases
Tuesday
Students returned paperwork each period.
In each period (2, 3, 4, and 5) we read sections of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (available online here).
Students took one of several pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
We also did a Learning Styles inventory which showed students what type (or combination of types) of learner they are. It also gave them strategies they can use depending on the type of learner they are. Utilizing these strategies will help students be successful this year. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed if you haven't already.
I went to the library today and picked up the library card registration forms, which I'll distribute tomorrow.
Monday
First Day of School!
Welcome!
We covered the Language Arts syllabus, expectations, supplies needed.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed. (P4 and 5 received the yellow Pet Permission / Student Information Form and the purple Lang. Arts Syllabus acknowledgement form).
List your top five books and give reasons for your choices.
I collected Library Card applications.
P3 and 5 finished working on their "Big Heads" and turned them in.
All periods: We read two examples of "I am" poems and completed one as a class.
Students had time to work on their own poem.
Homework:
"I am" poem due Monday.
Bring your Library Card applications Monday if you didn't turn them in already.
Thursday
I collected the ABC sheet.
Students received an application for a card from the Phoenix Public Library, which is required for Language Arts class this year.
Students finished the Writing pre-test and turned it in.
They then began work on their "Big Heads."
Homework:
Library Card applications due tomorrow. Big Heads also due, although we will have a little time in class to finish them up.
Wednesday
Students took Reading and Writing pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
Homework:
ABC Sheet - it's all about you. Adjectives, adverbs, phrases
Tuesday
Students returned paperwork each period.
In each period (2, 3, 4, and 5) we read sections of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (available online here).
Students took one of several pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
We also did a Learning Styles inventory which showed students what type (or combination of types) of learner they are. It also gave them strategies they can use depending on the type of learner they are. Utilizing these strategies will help students be successful this year. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed if you haven't already.
I went to the library today and picked up the library card registration forms, which I'll distribute tomorrow.
Monday
First Day of School!
Welcome!
We covered the Language Arts syllabus, expectations, supplies needed.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed. (P4 and 5 received the yellow Pet Permission / Student Information Form and the purple Lang. Arts Syllabus acknowledgement form).
List your top five books and give reasons for your choices.
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