Friday, August 31, 2018

August 31, 2018

Day 13

Today we will take the unit 1 vocab test, discuss adverbs, and continue with the non-fiction unit.

* Warm-Up *
Free Read Friday

* Vocabulary *
Unit 1 Vocab Test
Free Read & Free Pass IMC after Vocab Test

* Grammar *
Adverbs
School House Rock Adverbs

NOTES: Adverbs #5, page 3
PRACTICE: pg. 17

 * Literature *
Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #3 - "The Controversy Behind Banning High School Dances"
Intro Video
Read, Chunk & Cube,  p. 6-8

Medium - Web news article
Source - PublicSchoolReview.com / March 7, 2016 / Grace Chen

Chunk & Cube with your table. Follow the the procedure as taught with the previous two selections.
* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, write a sentence stating your thoughts about the possible ban of high school dances.
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Thursday, August 30, 2018

August 30, 2018

Day 12

Today will prepare for our vocabulary test, discuss adjectives, and continue our Non-Fiction selections.

* Warm-Up *
Throwback Thursday
Page 4 / Week 3 - August 27, 2018 to August 31, 2018
What are you reading this week?
Throwback Thursday: Relate what you are reading to a past personal experience, movie, book, tv show, etc. Explain why you chose it and how it relates to what you are reading.

* Vocabulary *
Unit 1: Test Prep
Finish, Check, & Turn-In Packet p. 1-5  (no journals)
Study:  Quizlet or Word List
Test Tomorrow!!

* Grammar *
NOTES: #4 Adjectives, Page 2-3
PRACTICE: Page 15-16

* Literature *
Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash
Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

 &

Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #3 - "The Controversy Behind Banning High School Dances"
Intro Video
Read, Chunk & Cube,  p. 6-8

 Medium - Web news article
Source - PublicSchoolReview.com / March 7, 2016 / Grace Chen

 Chunk & Cube with your table. Follow the procedure as taught in the previous two selections.


* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, write a sentence using 1 of the possessive adjectives.
(my, your, his, her, its, our, their)
Circle the possessive adjective!!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

August 29, 2018

Day 11

Today will take the Star360 test, discuss adjectives, and continue with our Non-Fiction unit.

* Warm-Up *
Write "Star 360"

Why should I put forth my best effort on the Star 360 Tests?
  • Provides feedback that can be used to monitor student growth throughout the year, to estimate students’ understanding of state standards, and predict students’ performance on the state test
  • STAR can help teachers determine appropriate instructional levels and skills that students are ready to learn
  • Failure to put forth effort while taking the test may result in a student having to re-take the test or be monitored on a more regular basis

* When testing is complete *
Log out of your computer.
4th block only - Quietly raise your hand for computer collection.
Read YOUR independent reading book. 

    * Vocabulary *
    None due to Star 360 Testing. 
    Packets (p.1-5) due tomorrow.
    Test on Friday.

    * Grammar *
    Adjectives
    NOTES: #4 Adjectives, Page 2-3
    PRACTICE: Page 14

    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5


     &

     Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #3 - "The Controversy Behind Banning High School Dances"
    Intro Video
    Read, Chunk & Cube,  p. 6-8

     Medium - Web news article
    Source - PublicSchoolReview.com / March 7, 2016 / Grace Chen

     Chunk & Cube with your table. Follow the the procedure as taught with the previous two selections.
    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write the following sentence. Circle the 5 adjectives (don't forget articles are adjectives).
    The dog with a red collar jumped over the white fence.
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    Tuesday, August 28, 2018

    August 28, 2018

    Day 10
    Today will take the grammar test and continue with Non Fiction.

    * Warm-Up *
    Write "Picture Day"

    * Vocabulary *
    None due to Picture Day. 
    Packets (p.1-5) due Thursday.
    Test on Friday

    * Grammar *
    TEST - Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs
    (may use packets on test)

     COLLECT GRAMMAR PACKETS AFTER TEST

    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, reflect on your Grammar Test. Write a sentence about what will you do differently on your next Grammar Test?
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    Monday, August 27, 2018

    August 27, 2018

    Day 9

    Today will create illustrations for Unit 1 vocab, review grammar, and continue with Non-Fiction Selection #2.

    * Warm-Up *
    Music Monday
    Page 3 / Week 3 - August 27, 2018 to August 31, 2018
    What are you reading this week?
    Music Monday: Identify a song or sound that you think of based on the reading today and then write your response in a complete sentence.

    * Vocabulary *
    Unit 1: Illustrations, p.5

    * Grammar *
    Review - Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs
    **Test & Packets Due TOMORROW**
    (may use packets on test)

    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write a sentence explaining how you plan to prepare yourself for your Grammar Test.
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    Friday, August 24, 2018

    August 24, 2018

    Day 8
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    Today will write original sentences for Unit 1 vocab, discuss verbs, and continue with Non-Fiction.

    * Warm Up *
    Free Read Friday

    * Vocabulary *
    Unit 1: Sentences, p.4
    9 words in each sentence
    capitalization/punctuation
    circle vocab word
    correct usage of vocab word (Part of Speech)

    * Grammar *
    VERBS
    PRACTICE: Pages 12-13
    * Literature *
    1. Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

    Extra Content:
    2. Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

    Extra Content:

    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write a sentence about your first full week of school using the verb muddle. 
    Identify your subject and verb.
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    Thursday, August 23, 2018

    August 23, 2018

    Day 7
    Today will create semantic drawings for Unit 1 vocab, discuss verbs, and introduce Non-Fiction Selection #2.

    * Warm-Up *
    Throwback Thursday
    Page 2 / Week 2 - August 20, 2018 to August 24, 2018
    What are you reading this week?
    Throwback Thursday: Relate what you are reading to a past personal experience, movie, book, tv show, etc. Explain why you chose it and how it relates to what you are reading.
    * Vocabulary *
    Unit 1: Semantic Drawings, p.3

    * Grammar *
    VERBS
    Schoolhouse Rock! video on verbs
    NOTES: #3 - Verbs, Page 2
    PRACTICE: Pages 10-11
    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

    Extra Content:





    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write the following sentence and circle the verbs.

     I saw Beth today; she was running at practice.
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    Wednesday, August 22, 2018

    August 22, 2018

    Day 6
    Today we will write synonyms and antonyms for Unit 1 vocab, discuss pronouns, and continue with the Non-Fiction Selection.

    * Warm-Up *
    Wordy Wednesday
    Page 2 / Week 2 - August 20, 2018 to August 24, 2018
    What are you reading this week?
    Wordy Wednesday: Choose one word that represents what you read today in class, then write 1 to 3 sentences describing why you chose that word.

     * Vocabulary *
    Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms, p.2
    Write 3 Synonyms and 2 Antonyms for each vocabulary word in Unit 1.
    * Grammar *
    PRONOUNS
    PRACTICE: wkst 8-9

    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

    Extra Content:


    * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write a sentence about Aron Ralston using 2 pronouns and circle them.
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    Tuesday, August 21, 2018

    August 21, 2018

    Day 5
    Today will be write definitions for Unit 1 vocab, discuss pronouns, and introduce the Non-Fiction Selection.

    * Warm-Up *
    Talk About It Tuesday
    Page 1 / Week 2 - August 20, 2018 to August 24, 2018
    What are you reading this week?
    Talk About It Tuesday: For the warm up entry in your packet for today, describe something from your reading.

    * Vocabulary *
    Write out definitions for each of the vocabulary terms for Unit 1 (pg. 1). Don't forget to rewrite the words.
    * Grammar *
    PRONOUNS
    Schoolhouse Rock! video on pronouns
    NOTES: pg 1-2, #2-Pronouns
    PRACTICE: wks 7

    * Cubing Description/Activity *


    * Literature *
    Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston
    Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

     Extra Content:


     * Cool Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

    For your final activity, write a sentence about your friends using the pronoun they.
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    Monday, August 20, 2018

    August 20, 2018

    Day 4

    Today we will learn about nouns and visit the Library.

    *COLLECT PARENT SIGNATURE FORMS*
    * Warm-Up *
    Music Monday
    Page 1 / Week 2 - August 20, 2018 to August 23, 2018
    What are you reading this week?
    Music Monday: Identify a song or sound that you think of based on the reading today and then write your response in a complete sentence.

    * Grammar *
    NOUNS
    Schoolhouse Rock! video on nouns
    NOTES: Page 1, #1-Nouns
    PRACTICE: Page 5 and 6

     * Literature *
    Library Visit
    * Cool-Down *
    Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
    For your final activity, write one or two sentences telling us your thoughts so far about team teaching and/or the setup of this classroom.

    Don't forget to place your classroom folder in the appropriate bin.
    Push in your chairs and be sure your area is clean when you are dismissed.
    Have a fantastic day!
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    Friday, August 17, 2018

    August 17, 2018

    Day 3
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    * Individual Student Survey Packet *
    1) Learning Styles Assessment - follow directions & transfer score to the front sheet

    2) Me Poetry Activities - follow directions

    * Collect Parent Signature Forms *

    * Collect Folder and Supplies * 

    * Permanent Folders *
    Write your Last, First name on the tab.

     * Goal Sheet *
    Complete the Goal Sheet, and place it in your permanent folder.

     * Collect Permanent Folders *
    Including Completed Individual Student Survey Packet & Goal Sheet.

     * Distribute Classroom Folders and Packets *
    Write your first and last name, block, and Skyward Teacher on EVERY packet!

     * Classroom Passes *
    Write your First and Last name in INK on all 3 passes! 
    Do NOT lose them.

     * Literature Book Activity *
    Due at the end of class.

     * Cool-Down *
    What needs to be here by Tuesday?
    What will YOU have to do if you do not have your signature form here by Tuesday?
    Place packets and any other papers in your classroom folder.
    Pick-up space and push in chairs. (4th block - stack chairs on tables.
    Don't forget to place your classroom folder in the appropriate bin.

    Have a fantastic weekend!
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    Thursday, August 16, 2018

    August 16, 2018

    Day 2

    Today we will discuss team teaching, the class syllabus, give you a tour of the classroom, discuss chromebook procedures, and take the pre-test.

    * Read the Class Syllabus at Your Seat *

    * Collect Classroom Supplies *

     * Team Teaching *
    Here are a few things to know about team teaching:
    - Team teaching means that the teachers are equals..
    - Team teaching provides multiple perspectives on the material we cover in class…
    - Team teaching models collaboration…
    * Class Syllabus & Tour *
    Linked here is the course Teaching Management Plan.

    * Chromebook Procedures *


    * Pre-Test *
    Open Skyward
    Take Assessment

     * Cool Down *
    What needs to be here by Friday?? Tuesday??
    What should you bring with you to every class?
    Pick-up your space & push in your chairs (4th block stack chairs).

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