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.
IC: Capitalization
HW: Freckle Practice
A: Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we started with a grammar task reviewing the Present Perfect tense. (The present perfect tense uses have/has + Past Participle for actions that started in the past but are still occurring in the present) Then, we revised a sample introduction paragraph for capitalization mistakes. Lastly, you used the model introduction to write your own introduction to the prompt: Compare and contrast Esperanza's and Miguel's reaction to losing his job.
IC: Usage + Body Paragraph 1
HW: Intro + Body Paragraph 1
A: Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed the past perfect and present perfect tenses by identifying different sentences together. Then, we looked at how to revise our 'usage', specifically matching subjects to verbs and pronouns as well as staying consistent with verb tense. Last, we wrote body paragraph one of our compare and contrast essay. It should follow these steps:
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (COMPARE)
Topic Sentence: ____ and _____ are similar because they are both __________.
Evidence: On page ___ it says, "________________________________________."
Analysis: This shows ...
Paraphrase how character 2 is similar
Link: Although they both __________, there are also important differences to their reactions.
IC: Punctuation + Body Paragraph 2
HW: Body Paragraph 2
A: Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed how to revise our punctuation, specifically commas. We also reviewed how to write body paragraph two, as outlined below:
BODY PARAGRAPH 2:
Topic Sentence: In contrast, _______ reacts differently because he/she ...
Evidence: On page ___ it says, "________________________________________."
Analysis: This shows ...
Paraphrase how character 2 is different
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed Past/Present Perfect tense, practiced fixing spelling in a model paragraph, and completed the conclusion of our compare and contrast essay.
Conclusion:
Thesis Restated: As you can see, _______ had the better reaction to losing his job.
Summarize BP1 + BP 2: Although Miguel and Esperanza both ________________, ….
So What? What lesson or moral can I learn? This situation teaches us that...
HINTS for tomorrow's Assessment:
Re-read 'Los Duraznos' (especially p.220-230)
Know how to write a TEA response
Look for Metaphors from this chapter
Review Past Perfect/Present Perfect Tense
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed the components of a compare and contrast essay using Blooket, since you all worked so hard on your compare and contrast essays over the weekend. We will be revising and editing your essays this week, in order to prepare you for next week's benchmark.
SUMMARY: Today we did peer editing of our compare and contrast essays using CUPS. Students peer-edited for errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
TOMORROW: We will review the events of Esperanza Rising.
IC: Final Review
HW: Be prepared
A: Speaking Benchmark Wed./Thurs.
SUMMARY: We used the final class to review for the 4 paragraph compare and contrast essay. Students had to work together and independently to ask questions and review the essay structure.
TOMORROW: You will have 45 minutes to write your compare and contrast essay using your planning chart from last Thursday/Friday. Be prepared!
SUMMARY: Today was day one for our benchmark speaking and listening task. Half the class was selected to participate in the discussion group, while the other half listened, took notes, and asked questions. Tomorrow the groups will switch responsibilities.
IC: Discussion Prep.
HW: CHA 'Las Guayabas'
A: MAP Tuesday/Wednesday; Discussion Assessments this week (Class 2 & 3)
HOMEWORK: We will have two text based discussions later this week. To prepare, make sure you CHA 'Los Guayabas' thoroughly. The instructions were:
C: Circle any unfamiliar words (2 per page)
H: Highlight any time Esperanza thinks about her old life or acts 'rich'
A: Annotate definitions and 2 questions that you have
IC: ER so far
HW: Reading Accelerator (2 Teams Assignments)
A: Finish Freckle (Greek and Latin Roots)
SUMMARY:
1. Kahoot review of Esperanza Rising so far.
2. TEA Opinion paragraph: In the assignments section, open the TEA opinion paragraph assignment. Click the Microsoft Form to open the questions, then pick ONE quotation to write a TEA Opinion Paragraph answering the question "Which chapter has been the most exciting?"
3. 20 minute work-time
HOMEWORK:
TEA paragraph due by 4pm today (should finish in class time).
Complete 2 Teams Reading Accelerators (due Sunday night)
Finish Freckle (There are still a few students who haven't completed the Greek and Latin roots task)
IC: Metaphors
HW: Metaphor Q's + Las Almendras C.H.A.
A: New Freckle due Mon.
SUMMARY: Today we explored metaphors and how they are used in Esperanza Rising. You had to determine the meaning of metaphors, and then complete the metaphor scavenger hunt.
HOMEWORK:
Complete the CHA for 'Las Almendras' using the worksheet
Complete the Metaphor Questions worksheet for 'Las Almendras'. Make sure you use TEA structure for your answers!
New Freckle skill due next Monday: Understand Figurative Language.
IC: Compare & Contrast: Introduction
HW: Las Ciruelas C.H.A.
A: Next Freckle due Mon.
SUMMARY: We previewed our end of unit writing task, a Compare and Contrast Essay. Today, you learned how to write an introduction for that essay by completing your in-class worksheet and writing your own intro paragraph to compare and contrast Mama and Esperanza's reaction to the little girl on the train.
HOMEWORK: Complete the C&C Introduction Assignment on Teams. Be sure to type your response into the Microsoft Form carefully. Use complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation!
IC: C&C Body Paragraph 1 - Compare
HW: CHA 'Las Ciruelas' (WS)
A: Type C&C paragraph on Teams (due Friday)
SUMMARY: Today we continued our Compare and Contrast essay practice with body paragraph one: Comparing how the two characters are similar. We looked an example in class, and used the rest of class time to start your own body paragraph comparing how Esperanza and her mother are similar in this situation.
HOMEWORK: Use your work from class to complete the C&C Body paragraph one Teams assignment. Type your paragraph into the Microsoft Form. Don't forget to check capitalization and punctuation!
IC: Char. Reactions
HW: Las Ciruleas Q's
A: Typed paragraphs due Friday
SUMMARY: Today we looked at how different characters reacted to Mama's sickness after the dust storm in the chapter 'Las Ciruleas'. Your task was write how each character reacts and find quotes as evidence with the page numbers.
HOMEWORK: Answer the comprehension questions for 'Las Ciruleas' using T.E.A. formatting.
IC: Esperanza Rising Recap
HW: CHA Las Papayas, Freckle
A: Reading Accelerator due Fri.
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed the events of Esperanza Rising so far. You had to match the events to the chapters, write a TEA paragraph to explain the most exciting chapter, and compare and contrast 'Las Uvas' with 'Las. Ciruelas'.
HOMEWORK:
CHA Las Papas: Use the HW WS to guide you
New Freckle Skill: Literature - At your level (due next Monday)
Reading Accelerator (Teams Assignment due Friday)
IC: C&C: Contrast paragraph
HW: Las Papas questions + CHA (Las Papas)
A: Reading Accelerator due tomorrow
SUMMARY: We learned how to write paragraph three of our compare and contrast essay. This paragraph should clearly contrast the two characters. It requires a topic sentence, evidence in the form of a quotation, and analysis of your quote. Our goal in class was to write the paragraph one sentence at a time. For homework, please put it all together and write it as a complete paragraph.
IC: Past Perfect Verbs
HW: Los Aguacates Questions
A: New Freckle Skill: Assessment B
SUMMARY: Today we learned the difference between past perfect, simple past tense, and past perfect continuous. We played a 'SNAP' card game to practice identifying past perfect tense.
Past Perfect Tense:
Use: Describes an action that was completed before another action or specific time in the past. It establishes which of two past actions happened first.
Structure: [Subject] + had + [past participle of the verb]
Example:
I had visited Paris before I moved to London.
She had finished her homework when her friends arrived.
HOMEWORK:
New Freckle Skill: Assessment B (due next Monday)
Use TEA format to answer the comprehension questions for 'Los Aguacates'.
Example TEA structure for Question 1:
T: Miguel and Esperanza drive far to shops at the Japanese TEA market.
E: On page 186, Miguel says, "Some of the other market owners aren't as kind to Mexicans as Mr. Yakota."
A: (Now explain the quote and answer the question)
Hints:
Question 2: Read page 188 carefully for the evidence
Question 3: Article 2 of the UDHR says "Don't Discriminate: These rights belong to everyone."
IC: Character Reactions
HW: Los Espárragos Questions + CHA
A: Don't forget about Freckle!
SUMMARY: Today you worked with your group to analyze character reactions.
HOMEWORK: Answer the 'Los Espárragos' questions using T.E.A. structure.
Hints:
Questions 1:
T: Esperanza first responds to seeing the strikers with fear.
E: On page 200 it says, "When Esperanza saw their menacing faces, she wanted to run back to the safety of the camp."
A: The most important thing for her is taking care of Mama. She is confused because ...
Question 2: Think about what Esperanza does for Marta on page
Question 3:
T: According to the text, Miguel feels _______ about the text.
E: On page ____ it says, "____________________________."
A: This shows that Miguel is ...
Question 4: (Infer = to make an educated guess using clues from the text)
T: I can infer that Miguel's hope for farmworkers in the U.S. is ___________.
E: On page 210, it says, "____________________________."
A: This clearly shows...
IC: Painted Essay
HW: CHA Los Duraznos
A: Freckle due Monday
SUMMARY: Today we reexamined how to write a 4 paragraph compare and contrast essay by 'painting' a model essay as a class. I have posted a PDF to remind you of what should be included in each paragraph. As a reward for your hard work, we gamified our learning with a Compare and Contrast Blooket.
IC: Stations
HW: (Freckle was assigned on Monday)
A: Fishbowl C&C Discussion after the holiday in Speech and Present class
SUMMARY: Today we worked in groups to examine more character feelings and reactions. Your group had to rotate from poster to poster, read the character feeling, then find a quote that supports this (with page number!).
HOLIDAY: Enjoy the Golden Week with your family and friends!
EXTENSION: For anyone who wants to continue practicing English, you can read ahead to the next chapter, or prepare for the fishbowl discussion in Speech and Presentation.
FRECKLE CLASS COMPETITION: See the post below for more information
Please prepare your two highlighters, pencils/erasable pens, and two four-ring binders as soon as possible!
Today we talked about the classroom policies and expectations. I also mentioned that we start work tomorrow, so show up prepared and ready to read!
You can find your survey in the Teams "Assignments" folder. It may look like a backpack on the iPad, and it is below your class picture if you are using a computer. Complete it by Friday!
Don't forget to write your password on the front page of your CJ.
IC: Infer the Topic
HW: Reflection Q's
A: due Friday
SUMMARY: Today we worked together to examine some quotes and passages from the novel to try and infer the topic. Your homework is to complete the Module Questions under the 'Assignments' tab on Teams. This will be due by Friday.
Infer = To try and make an educated guess based on context and other available clues.
IC: Close Read
HW: CHA Las Uvas (p.4-22)
A: Binders & highlighters!
SUMMARY: Today we started our new novel 'Esperanza Rising'. You learned how to read actively using CHA, and you will complete your CHA for the next chapter 'Las Uvas' using the CHA instructions below:
CHA Instructions:
C: circle 10 unknown words
H: highlight any new characters
A: 10 definitions; On page 12, predict what happened to Papi? On page 22, predict what has happened to the Ortegas?
IC: Story Structures
HW: Complete 'Las Uvas' WS Questions
A: Freckle due Monday
SUMMARY:
A. Today we looked at story structure using a 'Plot Pyramid'. For each chapter, we will decide how it fits into the plot pyramid and why on our Story Structure Chart.
B. We also looked at individual articles from the UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights). For each chapter, we will look for evidence of a Human Right and how it is being threatened.
HOMEWORK: Complete the questions WS for 'Las Uvas'. Be sure to answer all three questions using complete sentences! This will be due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
REMINDER: You will need a classwork binder and a homework binder for English class. Please bring it to class if you haven't already done so!
EXTEND YOUR LEARNING: Want to know more about Human Rights? Check out this website and watch the short video explaining how they came to be!
IC: Reorganizing
HW: CHA 'Las Papayas'; Complete Teams 'Research Texts' assignment
A: Freckle due Monday
SUMMARY: Today we reorganized our classwork binder, checked CHA, and reviewed the events of the first chapter.
HOMEWORK:
CHA 'Las Papayas' using the following instructions:
Teams Assignments: Research Text 1 and Research Text 2
Freckle: 3 tasks due by Monday
CHA INSTRUCTIONS:
C: unknown words (2 per page)
H: Any reactions to Papa's death (for example, character feelings, actions, saying, or thoughts)
A: label each highlight as Feeling, Action, Saying, or Thought
SUMMARY:
a. Grammar: Today we had a quick review of sentence types: Declarative, Exclamatory, Imperative, and Interrogative.
b. UDHR: We completed the human rights chart for 'Las Uvas', then learned more about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
c. We learned how to write an effective summary. You will be assessed on this skill this Friday.
HOMEWORK: Complete the 'Las Papayas' question worksheet (2 questions). Be sure to answer in complete sentences.
IC: Summary Sentence 2
HW: CHA 'Los Higos'
A: New Freckle Tasks
SUMMARY:
a. Grammar: We reviewed sentence types and student had to make their own exclamatory sentences. For example:
Wow, that sunset is absolutely breathtaking!
I can't believe you won the lottery!
What an incredible performance that was!
This cake tastes so delicious!
How amazing it is to see old friends again!
b. Story Structure: We agreed that 'Las Papayas' fits into the rising action on our plot pyramid.
c. Summarizing: Sentence 2 should include the specific article and the main idea.
HOMEWORK: CHA 'Los Higos' for homework (p.39-). Your CHA instructions are:
Circle: unknown words (2 per page)
Highlight: Any examples of bravery
Annotate: definitions and two predictions (what you think will happen next)
Freckle: We have assigned two more skills for you to work on this week. You will have until next Monday to complete them!
SUMMARY: Uh-oh! It seems we need a refresher of how to answer questions using complete sentences! Today we re-learned how to answer questions by using the words from the question. Your answers should use TEA (topic, evidence, analysis). We completed number one together as an example:
One piece of evidence that shows how Esperanza is responding is on page 27, where it says, "Esperanza often woke to Mama's soft crying. Or Mama woke to hers." This shows how Mama and Esperanza are unable to sleep because they are so sad about Papa's death.
HOMEWORK:
If you didn't finish your answer re-write for "Las Papayas", it is for homework, due tomorrow.
Complete the comprehension questions for 'Los Higos'. Remember the format we talked about in class today! (see above)
Grammar: Imperative Sentences are sentences that give an order or command. For example:
Close the door.
Please pass the salt.
Turn off the lights.
Don't forget to call me.
Take out the trash now.
SUMMARY: Today your teacher modeled summary sentences 3 and 4 for you to copy. Then, you had to write your own complete summary for Article 24. Here are the steps below:
Sentence 1:
-title
-author
-brief description
Sentence 2:
-Article being summarized
-Main idea
Sentence 3:
-Quote set up
-Quote
Sentence 4:
-Transition words
-Connection
Example summary for Article 24:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written by the United Nations in 1948 to outline basic rights that everyone should have. Article 24 says we all have the right to rest and leisure. It states that “we all have the right to rest from work and relax”. In other words, everyone should be able to take breaks and not work all the time.
Grammar: Sentence Types:
a. Declarative: states a fact
b. Exclamatory: expresses emotion
c. Imperative: gives a command
d. Interrogative: asks a question
HOMEWORK: Review the steps for how to write a summary AND review the four sentence types. It may be a good idea to preview Article 13 from the UDHR as well.
IC: Mid-Unit 1 Assessment
HW: Read and CHA 'Las Guayabas'
A: Teams Assignment: 'Las Guayabas Reading'
HOMEWORK: Two parts for this weekend!
Part 1: Read and CHA 'Las Guayabas' using the CHA instructions below.
Part 2: Complete the Teams Assignment entitled: 'Las Guayabas Reading' (a short reading passage from the book).
C: Circle any unfamiliar words (2 per page)
H: Highlight any time Esperanza thinks about her old life or acts 'rich'
A: Annotate definitions and 2 questions that you have