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: Chemistry Review
HW: NB pages 30-40 tonight
A: Students will turn in science NB Thursday before Quarter 1 Test. Teacher has Periodic Table for you to use during Test.
Write today’s CJ Entry
IC: Chemistry Review
HW: NB pages 40-50 tonight
A: Students will turn in science NB Thursday before Quarter 1 Test. Teacher has Periodic Table for you to use during Test.
IC: The Scientific MethodHW: noneA: Quiz 8-Scientific MethodFriday 11-1Today you will: REVIEW*1. Sequence and importance of the scientific method, Testable Questions*2. Begin work on Anchor Chart Project Friday
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