IC: Analyzing Tone + Theme
HW: due Monday
A: Mid-Unit Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs with a short quiz, then discussed tone and theme in poetry using both 8 Days: A Story of Haiti and the poem "O' Beautiful Storm".
HOMEWORK: Due next Monday. Be sure to fill in your name AND the ID on the bubble sheet!
IC: Meaning, Tone & Beauty Part 2
HW: due Monday
A: Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs, meaning, tone, and beauty with a new poem: "Dear Future Generations: Sorry" by Prince Ea. You can rewatch the video below:
IC: Rhyme
HW: due next Monday
A: Assessment Friday
Summary: Today we learned how to identify homophones, words with the same pronunciation but different spelling and meaning. We also did a comprehension check for poetry concepts, to help determine which areas need more focus. Last, we learned about the different types of rhyme:
Perfect Rhyme - The final stressed syllables of the words sound exactly the same.
Slant Rhyme - The vowel sounds are similar, but the consonants may differ, or vice versa.
Eye Rhyme- Words look like they should rhyme based on spelling, but do not rhyme when spoken.
Internal Rhyme - Rhyming words appear within a single line of poetry.
End Rhyme - Rhyming words occur at the end of lines.
IC: Meter & Theme
HW: due Monday
A: MAP Reading Tomorrow
Summary: Today we reviewed syllables and learned about two types of meter in poetry: iambic and trochaic. We also analyzed a poem for theme.
Homework: Because of the MAP this week, your HW is now included in your classwork package. Please complete the homework for Tuesday and Wednesday on your own time!
IC: Note-catcher
HW: Due Thursday
A: Fishbowl Tomorrow
SUMMARY: Today we prepared for the fishbowl discussion by completing a note-catcher with evidence that answers the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and turn it in tomorrow!
SUMMARY: Today we completed our fishbowl to answer the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?
IC: Understanding Opinion Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: We examined the structure of an opinion essay and answered multiple choice questions (Activity 4).
HOMEWORK: After each sentence, write whether the underlined word or words are the simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, or complete predicate.
IC: Compelling Hooks
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: We revisited different types of hooks and practiced writing our own in class.
HOMEWORK: Compare Jim Abbott and Jackie Robinson using the Similarities and Differences chart. List any similarities and differences you find in the correct column. Think about their background, their achievements, and the obstacles they faced.
IC: Introduction Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: Today we looked at writing an introduction to your persuasive essay about which factor was most important for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change. (Activity 9 to Activity 12 + Craft Your Introduction)
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and your adaptive Freckle skills.
IC: Body Paragraph 1
HW: Due Monday
A: Teams Reading Accelerator
SUMMARY: Today we continued our persuasive essay by analyzing a model of the body paragraphs, and began planning and writing body paragraph 1 (Activity 13+14).
SUMMARY: Today we continued working on our opinion essay. The goal was to complete the conclusion. (Activity 16 + outline + conclusion paragraph)
HOMEWORK: What is the gist of each paragraph. Read and highlight any phrases or sentences related to the main idea, then use that information to help write a short gist for the paragraph.
SUMMARY: Today students completed their essay (Activity 18), and used the rest of their class time to either practice Freckle, or complete research for the HW.
IC: End of Unit Task Day 1
HW: New Freckle Skills
A: Benchmark Thursday + Friday
SUMMARY: Today students were given iPads to complete step one of the end of unit task. The focus question is "Why is Jackie Robinson an important figure in American history? How did his actions contribute to the fight for equality?". Tomorrow, they will use their graphic organizers to type their 4 paragraph essay, directly on the Keynote app.
IC: Reading for the gist
HW: Pkg. due Monday
A: Mid-unit Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we went back to the beginning of the book to dig deeper and check for understanding. We also practiced finding the gist of multiple paragraphs. Remember, the gist is the 'big idea', or what the text is mostly about.
HOMEWORK: Monday's homework is matching the vocabulary words with the definitions. DO NOT DRAW LINES!!! Read the instructions carefully to complete the task.
FRECKLE: Each week you will record the amount of time practiced on your Freckle Record Keeper (the last page in your HW package). There are also new assigned skills in your backpack to be completed before next Monday.
IC: Summarization
HW: Pkg. due Monday
A: Mid-unit Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we practiced finding main ideas and supporting details for the introduction and the chapter "A Black and White World". Then, we turned used the main idea/details chart to help write a summary. This is task you will have to complete on Friday's assessment.
HOMEWORK: Wednesday's homework is rereading p.10-13 and answering the multiple choice questions.
FRECKLE: Each week you will record the amount of time practiced on your Freckle Record Keeper (the last page in your HW package). There are also new assigned skills in your backpack to be completed before next Monday.
SUMMARY: Today we practiced finding main ideas and supporting details for the introduction and the chapter "Signs of Hope". Then, we used the main idea/details chart to help write a summary. This is task you will have to complete on tomorrow's assessment.
HOMEWORK: Answer the 6 short multiple choice questions about p. 14-17 of 'Signs of Hope'.
FRECKLE: Each week you will record the amount of time practiced on your Freckle Record Keeper (the last page in your HW package). There are also new assigned skills in your backpack to be completed before next Monday.
ASSESSMENT: On Friday, you will be given a short section of text to read, then fill out a Main Idea/Supporting Details chart. After you fill out the chart, write a brief summary in paragraph form. There will also be a short section about identifying verbs and verb tenses.
A summary should include:
Introduction
title of chapter
name of book
author
context of the section you are summarizing
Main Idea
Supporting Details (2 or 3)
at least one should be a direct quote (with page number)
Conclusion
IC: Mid-unit Assessment
HW: Pkg. due Monday
A: Did you do your Freckle skills?
SUMMARY: Today you completed the first mid-unit assessment of quarter 3.
HOMEWORK: Complete the HW package. If you took your CW folder home, make sure you have completed up to page 10. DO NOT go further than that, as we will be doing the rest of the pages in class next week.
IC: More Analysis
HW: Pkg. due Monday
A: End of Unit Assessment on Monday
SUMMARY: Today we reread the chapters "Why My Father" and "Play Ball", talked about factors for success, and completed the 'Finding the Gist' chart on p. 15 of your classwork package.
HOMEWORK: Tuesday's HW asks you to find and write 4 modal verbs. Modal verbs are special verbs that help express the ability, possibility, permission or obligation of an action. Common modal verbs include:
-can
-could
IC: Close Read
HW: Pkg. due Monday
A: End of Unit Assessment on Monday
SUMMARY: Today we reread from page 38 to 41, discussed other factors leading to Jackie's success, and completed the chart on p.16, answering what others did to support J.R. and what effect it had on him.
HOMEWORK: Wednesday's HW asks you to complete a Main Idea/Supporting Detail chart and then write an extended summary of the chapter "1945: A Changing World".
IC: Assessment
HW: New Pkg. due Monday
A: New Freckle skills
SUMMARY: Today we completed the end of unit assessment, which evaluated your ability to read the text, complete a main idea/details chart, and write a summary. There were also three multiple choice questions to check your understanding of the text.
IC: Author's POV
HW: Due Monday
A: Start of Unit 2
SUMMARY: Today marks the start of Unit 2. We will be discussing what factor or factors contributed to Jackie Robinson's success. We will also consider how the author's point of view influences our understanding of the topic. Today, you completed page 1 and 2 of your new classwork package.
HOMEWORK: Read "This I Believe" by Jackie Robinson in your HW package, then fill in the vocabulary charts. Be sure that all 4 squares are completed! (Definitions, Sentence from the text, Examples, & Sketch)
IC: Analyze POV
HW: Due Monday
A:
SUMMARY: Today we read 'Free Minds at Work' by Jackie Robinson, and analyzed it for point of view. You also had to complete a main idea/supporting details chart as well as a vocabulary chart.
IC: Close Read
HW: Due Monday
A: Mid-Unit Assessment next Tuesday
SUMMARY: Today we did another close reading of "This I Believe: Free Minds at Work".
HOMEWORK: Explanation Paragraph
-Find evidence from the text to complete the tables using "This I Believe" and "Promises to Keep". Then use your note-catcher to write two paragraphs that explains each person's point of view on the same topic.
IC: Benchmark Writing Prep.
HW: due Wednesday
A: Writing benchmark from Wednesday to Friday
SUMMARY: Today we practiced expanding our writing through sensory details and concrete language. We also practiced writing under a time constraint. Tomorrow, we will practice analyzing a story.
SUMMARY: Today was day one of the writing benchmark. You read the short excerpt from The Most Beautiful Roof in the World and planned your story. Tomorrow you will have the entire class to write your narrative.
IC: Note-catcher
HW: Be prepared for your debate!
A: Speaking Benchmark Tues. or Wed.
SUMMARY: Today you read 3 articles and found evidence to record on your note-catcher. Debates will begin tomorrow and continue on Wednesday. To make sure you're prepared, take a closer look at the debate rubric or the articles:
SUMMARY: Today, some of you completed your benchmark debate. Anyone who did not complete the debate today will complete it tomorrow. We also started the Character Profile Project in class, and will continue to work at it tomorrow in class.
IC: Literary Essay Intro
HW: package due Monday
A: Grammar Quiz next Monday
SUMMARY: Today we looked at a model introduction to a literary essay that explains how concrete and sensory language helps improve the reader's experience. We also edited the paragraph for capitalization errors. Finally, you used the model and what we discussed in class to write your own introduction.
IC: Literary Essay Body Paragraph 1
HW: package due Monday
A: Freckle skill in backpack (conjunctions)
SUMMARY: Today we finished our introduction for the literary essay before analyzing the model body paragraph. Your goal was to complete your first body paragraph with at least two quotes that support one of the five senses you chose to focus on. Tomorrow we will analyze and write body paragraph two.
IC: Literary Essay Body Paragraph 2
HW: Package due Monday
A:
SUMMARY: Today we finished our first body paragraph for the literary essay before analyzing the model body paragraph 2. Your goal was to complete your second body paragraph with at least two quotes that support one of the five senses you chose to focus on. Tomorrow we will analyze and write the conclusion.
IC: Characters and Conflict
HW: Package due Monday
A:
SUMMARY: Today we did independent stations. Students took charge of their own learning today by completing the 'Character Worksheet' as well as the 'Conflict Worksheet' using the material provided.
IC: Story Writing: Beginning
HW: Package due Monday
A: Grammar Quiz Monday
SUMMARY: Today we analyzed the beginning of the story "Bite at Night", and then planned and began writing our own introduction (exposition and inciting incident) using the following picture as a prompt.
HOMEWORK: Complete the HW package, study your coordinating conjunctions, and finish writing the beginning of your narrative. On Monday, we will look at how to write the middle of our story.
IC: Text Structure Stations
HW: Complete HW Package for next Monday
A: new Freckle skill; Assessment Friday; READING ACCELERATOR (Teams Assignment) if you haven't done it yet!
SUMMARY: Today we completed two stations, learning about two more text structures: chronological order and cause and effect
HOMEWORK: Continue to complete the homework packet. It is due next Monday. We will also have an assessment this Friday on the different text structures we have learned so far.
IC: Summary Review
HW: (Text Structure practice in HW packet)
A: new Freckle skill; Assessment Friday; READING ACCELERATOR (Teams Assignment) if you haven't done it yet!
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed the 6 different text structures, then practiced using that information to write a complete summary.
IC: Guided Research
HW: Independent Research (in HW package)
A: Science Talk Wednesday
SUMMARY: We will have a Science Talk on Wednesday to answer the question "Why should you care about the rainforest?" To answer this question, we did guided research today using to printed webpage articles. Tomorrow, we will use the iPads to find more support for your Science Talk.
HOMEWORK: Find at least one website that helps you answer the question "Why should you care about the rainforest?"
IC: Science Talk
HW: package due Monday
A: Teams Reading Accelerator
SUMMARY: Today is your chance to show your understanding of the topic: Why should you care about the rainforest?
HOMEWORK:
Homework bundle due next Monday
Reading Accelerator posted on Teams (due Sunday night)
Greek/Latin Root Quiz next Monday
IC: Point of View
HW: package due Monday
A: New Freckle skill
SUMMARY: Today we learned about the different points of view that an author can use. We also read the story "The Dreaming Tree" and answered comprehension questions about it.
HOMEWORK: The HW package is due next Monday. Be sure to complete each page carefully and don't forget to do the Freckle skill!
IC: Figurative Language
HW: package due Monday
A: Assessment next week
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed figurative language, focusing on similes, metaphors, and idioms. Make sure you understand the differences! We also compared a story "A Walk in the Woods" to the story we read in class yesterday, comparing the different points of view.
SUMMARY: Today we continued to identify similes, metaphors and idioms from the different texts we've read. Then we compared figurative language using a graphic organizer to help us write a compare and contrast essay.
IC: Review Day
HW: package due Monday
A: Assessment next Monday
SUMMARY: Today I handed back the grammar quiz and homework package. We reviewed the common mistakes, especially decoding words through your understanding of roots and prefixes. Then you had the rest of class to complete your C&C essay from yesterday. Anyone who finished the essay got an iPad to review figurative language on Freckle.