January 31, 2020

FRIDAY

* Grammar *

TEST - Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections

Use your packets wisely!!!

When finished with the test:
1) Work on NonFiction "test" - start Cubing questions
2) Read independently

* 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

* Cool-Down *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3) For your final activity, tell us what you are comparing and contrasting to the movie Captain Phillips.
(Still struggling - Have you ever seen Pirates of the Caribbean - Captain Jack Sparrow?)

January 30, 2020

THURSDAY

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday

Page 8 / Week 4 - January 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020
What are you reading this week?
Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?

* Vocabulary *

Write the second vocabulary journal entry for Unit 2 (p.13).

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 30, 2020

* Grammar *

Review - Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections
20 minutes for 14 questions
**Packets due TOMORROW**
**Test TOMORROW**

* 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

* Cool-Down *

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

2) I can...
3) For your final activity, write a sentence explaining how you will prepare for your grammar test tomorrow.

January 29, 2020

WEDNESDAY

* Warm-Up *

Wordy Wednesday

Page 8 / Week 4 - January 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020
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 2: Synonyms & Antonyms, pg. 9

www.thesaurus.com

* Grammar *

Interjections

SchoolHouse Rock

NOTES: p. 4

PRACTICE: p. 24

Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj Packet (Notes & Wks 14-24) due Friday
Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj 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 each period
This last selection will be entirely up to the students - no help from teachers or peers

* Cool-Down *

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

2) I can...
3) For your final activity, write a sentence using the interjection "Hooray" with strong emotion.

January 28, 2020

TUESDAY

* Warm-Up *
Talk About It Tuesday

Page 7 / Week 4 - January 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020
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 first vocabulary journal entry for Unit 2 (p.13).

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 28, 2020

* Grammar *

Conjunctions

SchoolHouse Rock

NOTES: p. 4

PRACTICE: wks 22-23

Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj Packet (Notes & Wks 14-24) due Friday
Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj 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 each period
This last selection will be entirely up to the students - no help from teachers or peers

* Cool-Down *

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

2) I can...
3) 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 27, 2020

MONDAY

* Warm-Up *
Music Monday

Page 7 / Week 4 - January 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020
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

Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj Packet (Notes & Wks 14-24) due Friday
Adj/Adv/Prep/Conj/Inj Test on Friday

* Literature *
!!10 minutes!!
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.

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

!!COLLECT!!
(Selections 1-3 to be graded)

* Cool-Down *

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

2) I can...
3) For your final activity, write the following sentence. Circle the preposition and underline the entire prepositional phrase.

The dog hid under the blanket.

January 24, 2020

FRIDAY

* Vocabulary Unit 1 Test *

Chrombooks > Skyward

Read when finished - Free Library (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 *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3) 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.

January 23, 2020

THURSDAY

* Warm-Up *
Theme Thursday

Page 6 / Week 3 - January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020
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

Preview Vocab Test
Test Tomorrow!!

* 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 procedure as taught with the previous two selections.

* Cool-Down *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3) For your final activity, write the following sentence and CIRCLE the adverb(s).
It is terribly hot on this late summer day.

January 22, 2020

WEDNESDAY

* Warm-Up *
Wordy Wednesday

Page 6 / Week 3 - January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020
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.1-7, 2 journals) / Test on Friday

* Grammar *

Adjectives

PRACTICE: Page 15-16

* 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 *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3) For your final activity, write the following sentence and circle the adjectives.
The big dog chased the white cat across the gravel road.

January 21, 2020

TUESDAY

* Warm-Up *
Talk About It Tuesday

Page 5 / Week 3 - January 20, 2020 to January 24, 2020
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 1: Sentences, pg. 4
Don't forget to circle the vocab word!
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

COLLECT PACKETS (p.1-13, Nouns-Verbs only)

* 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 *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3)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 17, 2020

FRIDAY

Get your ASSIGNED Chromebook as you come into class and begin taking your Grammar Test in Skyward.

* Grammar *

Noun, Pronoun, Verb Test - TAKE YOUR TIME & USE YOUR PACKET!!!

Packets will be collect on Tuesday. (p.1-13 only)

When finished with test:
1) Close out of Chromebook and set in front of you
2) Independently Read 

* Vocabulary *

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

* Literature *

Finish - Non-Fiction Selection #1 - Aron Ralston

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 1 - 3

&

Start - Non-Fiction Selection #2 - Kids for Cash

Read, Chunk, & Cube - Page 4-5

Preview Movie

News Broadcast: “Kids for Cash”

Compare/Contrast

* Cool-Down *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3)For your final activity, reflect on your Grammar Test. Write a sentence about what will you do differently on your next Grammar Test?