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: 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.