January 16, 2020

THURSDAY

* Warm Up *
Theme Thursday

Page 4 / Week 2 - January 13, 2020 to January 17, 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 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 16, 2020

* Grammar *

1) Noun, Pronoun, Verb Review - make notes in your packet!!!

2) Test Preview - make notes in your packet!!!

3) Test TOMORROW / Packet collected Tuesday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)

(Packets won't help unless you know what's in the packets.)


* 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 -  Louis Zamperini - Unbroken

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 explaining how you plan to prepare yourself for your Grammar Test.

January 15, 2020

WEDNESDAY

* Warm Up *
Wordy Wednesday

Page 4 / Week 2 - January 13, 2020 to January 17, 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: 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 *
VERBS

PRACTICE: Pages 12 - 13

Packet due Friday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ 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 - Louis Zamperini - Unbroken

* Cool-Down *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3)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 14, 2020

TUESDAY

* Warm-Up *
Talk About It Tuesday

Page 3 / Week 2 - January 13, 2020 to January 17, 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 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 14, 2020

* Grammar *

VERBS
Schoolhouse Rock! video on verbs
NOTES: #3 - Verbs, Page 2
PRACTICE: Page 10 - 11

Packet due Friday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ 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  - Louis Zamperini - Unbroken

* 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 verbs.

I saw Beth today; she was at practice.

January 13, 2020

MONDAY

* Warm-Up *
Music Monday

Page 3 / Week 2 - January 13, 2020 to January 17, 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 *

Write out definitions for each of the vocabulary terms for Unit 1 (pg. 1). Don't forget to rewrite the words.

* Grammar *

PRONOUNS

PRACTICE: Page 8 and 9

Packet due Friday (p.1-13, Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs)/ 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 - Louis Zamperini - Unbroken

* Cool-Down *

1) Don't forget to list three things we covered today!
2) I can...
3)For your final activity, write a sentence about Aron Ralston using 2 pronouns and circle them.

January 10, 2020

FRIDAY

* Warm-Up*
Come in and immediately start to read your book!!!

* Vocabulary *

*  STAR 360 - Pop-Up Code: ADMIN *

When finished, quietly read your book.

* Grammar *

PRONOUNS

Schoolhouse Rock! video on pronouns

NOTES: Page 1-2, #2-Pronouns

PRACTICE: Page 7

*Literature*

Book Scavenger Hunt  - With those at your table, work together to "find" the answers. This is a competition, so no help from the teachers. 

Table with the most correct will win a prize!!!

(Hint... start with finding a Literature Book) 

* Non-Fiction *

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 *

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 PRONOUNS (3).

He went to their car to grab her purse.

January 9, 2020

THURSDAY

*Warm-Up*
Come in and immediately start to read your book!!!

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

What are you reading this week? 

"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (6-20)

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

* Vocabulary *

none

* Grammar *

NOUNS
NOTES: Page 1, #1-Nouns

PRACTICE: pg. 5-6

* Literature *
Non-Fiction Activity
Introduction of "Cubing"

* 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 NOUNS (3).

Dave ran across the road to get the mail.

January 8, 2020

WEDNESDAY

*Warm-Up*

Come in and immediately start to read your book!!!
Page 1 & 2 / Week 1 - January 6, 2020 to January 10, 2020

Monday - NONE
Tuesday - NONE

"2020 Lincoln List Book Previews" (1-5)

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

* Collect Donated Classroom Supplies *

Golden Ticket Reward

* Collect Parent Signature Forms *

Due NOW for a grade.
You will have to call home if the form is not here.

* Vocabulary *

none

* Grammar *

NOUNS

Schoolhouse Rock! video on nouns

* 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.