August 30, 2019

Day 13

* Warm-Up *

First Chapter Friday

* Grammar *

Adverbs

School House Rock Adverbs

NOTES: Adverbs #5, page 3

PRACTICE: pg. 17-19

* Vocabulary *

Unit 1: Test
When finished with your test:
1) Finish (ON YOUR OWN - NO TALKING!!!) Non-Fiction #3
2) Read your Library book.
**Free Library Time - 3 at a time!*

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Unit - Selection #4 - Captain Phillips Movie
p. 9-10

Medium - Film
Source - Columbia Films, 2013
“Chunk” at the end of each 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 and CIRCLE the adverb(s).
It is terribly hot on this late summer day.

August 29, 2019

Day 13

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday
Page 4 / Week 2 - August 26, 2019 to August 30, 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  (1 journal)

Study:  Quizlet or Word List

Test Tomorrow!!

* Grammar *

Adjectives

PRACTICE: Page 15-16

* 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 a sentence stating your thoughts about the possible ban of high school dances at our school - use an adjective correctly and circle it.

August 28, 2019

Day 12

* Warm-Up *

Wordy Wednesday
Page 4 / Week 2 - August 26, 2019 to August 30, 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: Illustrations, pg. 5

Packets due Thursday (p.1-6, 1 journal) / Test on Friday

* Grammar *

Adjectives

School House Rock - Adjectives

NOTES: #4 Adjectives, Page 2-3

PRACTICE: Page 14

* Literature *

Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

Preview Movie

News Broadcast: “Kids for Cash”

Compare/Contrast

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!!

August 27, 2019

Day 11

* Warm-Up *

Talk About it Tuesday
Page 3 / Week 2 - August 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday: In a complete sentence, describe in detail one specific event from your reading.

* Grammar *

Noun, Pronoun, Verb Test

Turn your packet into the correct bin 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

* Vocabulary *

Write the first 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:

August 27, 2019

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

* 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?

August 26, 2019

Day 10

* Warm-Up *

Music Monday
Page 3 / Week 2 - August 26, 2019 to August 30, 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 1: Sentences, pg. 4
Don't forget to circle the vocab word!
Packets due Thursday (p.1-7, 1 journal) / Test on Friday

* Grammar *

Noun, Pronoun, Verb Review

Packet due TODAY (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ 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.

August 23, 2019

Day 9

* Warm Up *

"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (16-20)

First Chapter Friday: No need to write anything down today.

* Vocabulary *

Unit 1: Semantic Drawing, pg. 3
Don't forget to NUMBER and CIRCLE each vocab word!!

* Grammar *

VERBS
PRACTICE: Pages 11-13
Packet due Monday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ Test on Tuesday

* 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 about your freshman year so far using "muddle" as the main verb. 

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

August 22, 2019

Day 8

Theme Thursday

Page 2 / Week 1 - August 19, 2019 to August 23, 2019

What are you reading this week?

"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (11-15)

Theme Thursday: In a complete sentence, tell us what book interests you most and why.

* Vocabulary *

none

* Grammar *

VERBS
Schoolhouse Rock! video on verbs
NOTES: #3 - Verbs, Page 2
PRACTICE: Page 10
Packet due Monday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ Test on Tuesday

* 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

4.. 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 at practice.

August 21, 2019

Day 7

Wordy Wednesday

Page 2 / Week 1 - August 19, 2019 to August 23, 2019
What are you reading this week?

"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (6-10)

Wordy Wednesday: In a complete sentence, tell us what book interests you most and why.

* Vocabulary *

Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms, p.2

 Write down this website: https://www.thesaurus.com/

Write 3 Synonyms and 2 Antonyms for each vocabulary word in Unit 1. (One of each is already done for you on your definition list!!)

* Grammar *

PRONOUNS

PRACTICE: Page 8 and 9

Packet due Monday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ Test on Tuesday

* 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 friends using the pronoun they.

August 20, 2019

Day 6

Talk About It Tuesday

Page 1 / Week 1 - August 19, 2019 to August 23, 2019

What are you reading this week? 
"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (1-5)

Talk About It Tuesday: In a complete sentence, tell us what book interests you most and why.

* 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: Page 1-2, #2-Pronouns

PRACTICE: Page 7

* 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 Aron Ralston using 2 pronouns and circle them.

August 19, 2019

Day 5

Music Monday

Page 1 / Week 1 - August 19, 2019 to August 23, 2019
Write one complete sentence about your thoughts regarding FBLA - (Kick-off Party this Thursday!)

* Vocabulary *

none

* Grammar *

NOUNS
Schoolhouse Rock! video on nouns
NOTES: Page 1, #1-Nouns
PRACTICE: pg. 5-6

* Literature *
Non-Fiction Book Talk

* Cool-Down *

For your final activity, write "IMC visit".

* IMC - We will visit the IMC today.

Mrs. Eagleson will talk about a few of the Non-Fiction selections that are available in the Library. Remember to be respectful in the hallway and in the IMC while Mrs. Eagleson is presenting.

August 16, 2019

Day 3

* Redistribute Individual Student Survey Packet *

 this will be collected in 25 minutes; it will be counted as your first grade 

* Permanent Folders * 

Write your LAST, FIRST name on the tab

Place your Survey Packet inside

 * Final Collection *

 Parent Signature Forms - Call home if necessary

Donated Supplies

Classroom Folder

* Classroom Passes *
Write your First and Last name in INK on all 3 passes! 

Do NOT lose them.

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

* Non-Fiction Activity *

* Cool-Down *
Where should your folder go at the end of each block?
Place packets and any other papers in your classroom folder.
Pick-up space and push in chairs. 

Have a fantastic weekend!