March 15, 2019

Day 47

* Collect Packets *

1) Vocab Packet Units 1-4

2) Parts of Speech Grammar Packet

3) Parts of Sentences Grammar Packet

4) Non-Fiction Literature Packet

5) Short Story & Story Elements Literature Packet

* Collect Unused Passes & Golden Tickets *

Label Each:

1) First & Last Name

2) G = Grammar or L = Literature

* Final Exam *

1) Skyward Exam
2) Written Paragraph due by end of the block
3) Raise your hand when you are finished with the paragraph, we collect both the paragraph and short story at that time
4) When you are finished, you need to stay at your seat and do one of the following:
(NO TALKING & NO PHONES)
-study for another final

-play games on the computer (turn sound off)

-  read independently
-take a nap

* Library *
You will have a chance to visit the Library when all finals are complete.

March 14, 2019

Day 46

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday

Page 20 / Week 10 - March 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

What are you reading this week?

Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?
Entire packet due NOW - Grammar Grade

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project / Groups

Watch Videos

* REVIEW *

Pre-Read & Make notes on the Short Story for Final Exam

Quizlet Review for Final

Use the Quizlet Study Guide to narrow the information in your packets:

1) Vocab Packet Units 1-4

2) Parts of Speech Grammar Packet

3) Parts of Sentences Grammar Packet

4) Non-Fiction Literature Packet

5) Short Story & Story Elements Literature Packet

All five packets will be collected tomorrow for a collection grade.

March 13, 2019

Day 45

* Warm-Up *
Entire packet due Thursday - Grammar Grade

Wordy Wednesday

Page 20 / Week 10 - March 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

What are you reading this week?

Wordy Wednesday - Summarize what you read today in one word and explain your word in complete sentences.
!! Packets due TOMORROW !!

* REVIEW *

Final Exam Preview

Quizlet Review for Final

Use the Quizlet Study Guide to narrow the information in your packets:

1) Vocab Packet Units 1-4

2) Parts of Speech Grammar Packet

3) Parts of Sentences Grammar Packet

4) Non-Fiction Literature Packet

5) Short Story & Story Elements Literature Packet

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project / Groups

Done - Lyrics (Chorus = Word & Definition / Examples / Chorus / Examples / Chorus)

Done - Tune/Beat your Lyrics will go with (Think... "Mary Had a Little Lamb" / "Sweet Caroline" /"Ice Ice Baby")

Done - Shoot & Edit Film (animation, actors, pictures, etc...)

(Some students have been very successful using "InShot")

Wednesday - Email final product to sgray@rccu1.net

(Videos must be sent by end of 1st Block on Thursday)

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that correctly indicates a possessive relationship.

When Andy said he wanted cold hard cash for his birthday, his mothers response was to give him a block of ice with dollar bills frozen inside.

                     A) NO CHANGE

                     B) mother's

                     C) mother
                     D) mother is

March 12, 2019

Day 44

* Warm-Up *
Entire packet due Thursday - Grammar Grade

Talk About It Tuesday

Page 19 / Week 10 - March 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019

What are you reading this week?

Talk About It Tuesday - Simply write a summary of what you read today in complete sentences.

* REVIEW *
Review of Pre-Test - Do Not Write on the Pre-Test, for viewing and note-taking only
Quizlet Review for Final
Use the Quizlet Study Guide to narrow the information in your packets:
1) Vocab Packet Units 1-4
2) Parts of Speech Grammar Packet
3) Parts of Sentences Grammar Packet
4) Non-Fiction Literature Packet
5) Short Story & Story Elements Literature Packet

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project / Groups
Done - Lyrics (Chorus = Word & Definition / Examples / Chorus / Examples / Chorus)
Done - Tune/Beat your Lyrics will go with (Think... "Mary Had a Little Lamb" / "Sweet Caroline" /"Ice Ice Baby")
Tuesday - Shoot & Edit Film (animation, actors, pictures, etc...)
Wednesday - Email final product to sgray@rccu1.net

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that maintains agreement between the subject and the verb in the sentence.

All of the students wants to succeed in class.

                     A) NO CHANGE

                     B) wanting

                     C) want

                     D) have wants

March 11, 2019

Day 43

* Warm-Up *

Entire packet due Thursday - Grammar Grade

Music Monday

Page 19 / Week 10 - March 11, 2019 to March 15, 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.

* REVIEW *
Quizlet Review for Final
Use the Quizlet Study Guide to narrow the information in your packets:
1) Vocab Packet Units 1-4
2) Parts of Speech Grammar Packet
3) Parts of Sentences Grammar Packet
4) Non-Fiction Literature Packet
5) Short Story & Story Elements Literature Packet

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project / Groups
Done - Lyrics (Chorus = Word & Definition / Examples / Chorus / Examples / Chorus)
Monday - Tune/Beat your Lyrics will go with (Think... "Mary Had a Little Lamb" / "Sweet Caroline" /"Ice Ice Baby")
Tuesday - Shoot & Edit Film (animation, actors, pictures, etc...)
Wednesday - Email final product to sgray@rccu1.net

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that maintains agreement between the subject and the verb in the sentence.

Everyone in the seminar believe that meditation relieves stress and promotes overall well-being.

                     A) NO CHANGE

                     B) have believe

                     C) were believing

                     D) believes

March 8, 2019

Day 42

* Vocabulary *

Unit 4: Test
When the test is complete, free read

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project / Groups
Friday - Lyrics (Chorus = Word & Definition / Examples / Chorus / Examples / Chorus)
Monday - Tune/Beat your Lyrics will go with (Think... "Mary Had a Little Lamb" / "Sweet Caroline" /"Ice Ice Baby")
Tuesday - Shoot & Edit Film (animation, actors, pictures, etc...)
Wednesday - Email final product to sgray@rccu1.net

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that maintains agreement between the subject and the verb in the sentence.

Anyone who has traveled to foreign countries understand the importance of getting immunization shots.

                     A) NO CHANGE

                     B) understands

                     C) have understood

                     D) were understanding

March 7, 2019

Day 41

* Warm-Up *

Theme Thursday

Page 18 / Week 9 - March 4, 2019 to March 8, 2019

What are you reading this week?

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

* Vocabulary *

Unit 4: Test Prep

Finish, Check, & Turn-In Packet p. 22-27 (2 journals)

Study:  Quizlet or Word List

Test tomorrow

* Literature *

Collect: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Story Elements Review

&

Short Story & Story Elements Test - Red "OK" = may use packet / Blue "X" = no packet

When the test is complete, Free Read

* Grammar *

Schoolhouse Rock Project

Due Wednesday, March 13th

Points Earned or Deducted to overall Grammar Grade

Groups

* Cool Down *

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

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that maintains agreement between the subject and the verb in the sentence.

Abdullah were pumping the brakes gingerly, as if it were raining. "Maybe I should reconsider this exit," he said under his breath.

                     A) NO CHANGE

                     B) are

                     C) was

                     D) have been