January 31, 2019

Day 18

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday
Page 8 / Week 4 - January 28, 2019 to February 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Wednesday - "Cold Day" 
Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?

* Vocabulary *

Unit 2: Semantic Drawings, pg. 10

* Grammar *

Interjections

SchoolHouse Rock

NOTES: p. 4

PRACTICE: p. 24

COLLECT GRAMMAR PACKETS

Test on Monday

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #4 - Captain Phillips Movie

p. 9-10
Medium - Film
Source - Columbia Films, 2013
“Chunk” at the end of the period
This last selection will be entirely up to the students - no help from teachers or peers
**Entire Packet due Monday**

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, write a sentence using the interjection "Hooray" with strong emotion.

January 30, 2019

Day 17

* No School due to cold temperatures *

January 29, 2019

Day 16

* Warm-Up *

Talk About It Tuesday
Page 7 / Week 4 - January 28, 2019 to February 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday: In a complete sentence, describe in detail one specific event from your reading.

* Vocabulary *

Unit 2: Synonyms & Antonyms, pg. 9
www.thesaurus.com

* Grammar *

Conjunctions
SchoolHouse Rock
NOTES: p. 4
PRACTICE: wks 22-23
Packets due tomorrow!
Test on Friday

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #4 - Captain Phillips Movie

p. 9-10
Medium - Film
Source - Columbia Films, 2013
“Chunk” at the end of the period
This last selection will be entirely up to the students - no help from teachers or peers
**Entire Packet due Monday**

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, write the following sentence. Circle the TWO conjunctions

The boy and the girl ran across the road; however, they forgot to look for cars.

January 28, 2019

Day 15

* Warm-Up *

Music Monday
Page 7 / Week 4 - January 28, 2019 to February 1, 2019
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 2: Definitions, pg. 8

* Grammar *

Prepositions
SchoolHouse Rock
NOTES: p. 4
List of Common Prepositions
PRACTICE: wks 20-21
Packets due Wednesday / Test on Friday

* Literature *

Finish Cubing Selection #3 with table
&
Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #4 - Captain Phillips Movie

p. 9-10
Medium - Film
Source - Columbia Films, 2013
“Chunk” at the end of the period
This last selection will be entirely up to the students - no help from teachers or peers
**Entire Packet due Monday**

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, write the following sentence. Circle the preposition and underline the entire prepositional phrase.

The dog hid under the blanket.

January 25, 2019

Day 14

* Warm-Up *

First Chapter Friday

* Vocabulary *

Unit 1: Test
When finished with your test, read your Library book.
**Free Library Time - 3 at a time!*

* Grammar *

Adverbs
PRACTICE: pg. 18-19

* 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 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 and CIRCLE the adverbs.
It is terribly cold on this brisk winter day.

January 24, 2019

Day 13

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday

Page 6 / Week 3 - January 21, 2019 to January 25, 2019

What are you reading this week?

Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?

* Vocabulary *

Unit 1: Test Prep

Finish, Check, & Turn-In Packet p. 1-7  (2 journals)

Study:  Quizlet or Word List

Test Tomorrow!!

* Grammar *

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

* Literature *

Finish 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 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 at our school.

January 23, 2019

Day 12

* Warm-Up *

Wordy Wednesday
Page 6 / Week 3 - January 21, 2019 to January 25, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Monday - "MLK Day"
Tuesday - "Snow Day"
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: Sentences, pg. 4

&

Unit 1: Illustrations, pg. 5

Packets due Thursday (p.1-7, 2 journals) / Test on Friday

* Grammar *

Adjectives

School House Rock - Adjectives

NOTES: #4 Adjectives, Page 2-3

PRACTICE: Page 14-16

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

News Broadcast: “Kids for Cash”

Compare/Contrast
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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 with 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!!

January 22, 2019

Day 11

* No School due to "Snow Day" *

January 18, 2019

Day 10

* Warm-Up *

First Chapter Friday

* Vocabulary *

none

* Grammar *

Noun, Pronoun, Verb Test
Turn your packet into the correct bin on when finished.

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

Preview Movie

News Broadcast: “Kids for Cash”

Compare/Contrast

* 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?

January 17, 2019

Day 9

* Warm-Up *

Write "Star 360"
Begin  STAR 360 - Pop-Up Code: ADMIN

* When testing is complete *

Log out of your computer 
& 
Read YOUR independent reading book. 
4th block only - Quietly raise your hand for computer collection.

* Grammar *

Noun, Pronoun, Verb Review
Packets Due & Test Tomorrow

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

Preview Movie

News Broadcast: “Kids for Cash”

Compare/Contrast

* 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.

January 16, 2019

Day 8

* Warm-Up *

Wordy Wednesday
Page 4 / Week 2 - January 14, 2019 to January 18, 2019
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: Semantic Drawing, pg. 3

* Grammar *

VERBS
PRACTICE: Pages 11-13
Packet due Friday / Test on Friday

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

Extra Content:

1. Clip from Ralston's video

2. Audio from Ralston's tape

3. 127 Hours preview

Compare/Contrast

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, write a sentence about your freshman year so far using "muddle" as the main verb. 

Identify your subject (one line) and verb (two lines).

January 15, 2019

Day 7

* Warm-Up *

Talk About It Tuesday
Page 3 / Week 2 - January 14, 2019 to January 18, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday: In a complete sentence, describe in detail one specific event from your reading.

* Vocabulary *

Write the second vocabulary journal entry for Unit 1 (p.6).

All vocabulary entries need to have the following:

3 Complete Sentences

2 Circled Vocabulary Words

1 Underlined Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex Sentence

...and don't forget to write out the date at the top:

January 15, 2019

* Grammar *

VERBS
Schoolhouse Rock! video on verbs
NOTES: #3 - Verbs, Page 2
PRACTICE: Page 10
Packet due Friday / Test on Friday

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

Extra Content:

1. Clip from Ralston's video

2. Audio from Ralston's tape

3. 127 Hours preview

Compare/Contrast

* 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.