Welcome to the 5th and 7th Period Reading Page!
Here you will find daily reading targets, assignments, projects, and due dates.
Lit Assessment Due Dates 2nd Semester Due Dates
Sept. 7 Jan. 25th
Sept. 28 Feb. 14th
Oct. 19 March 8th
Nov. 9 April 5th
Nov. 30 April 26th
Dec. 20 May 17th
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Tuesday, May 28th
Target : I can apply my interest in reading by selecting a free reading book from the public library.
Turn in Multicultural book.
Make-up work - AR over multicultural book; late work turned in.
Those all caught up, walk to the public library to browse & checkout. Begin your summer reading now!
Sept. 7 Jan. 25th
Sept. 28 Feb. 14th
Oct. 19 March 8th
Nov. 9 April 5th
Nov. 30 April 26th
Dec. 20 May 17th
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Tuesday, May 28th
Target : I can apply my interest in reading by selecting a free reading book from the public library.
Turn in Multicultural book.
Make-up work - AR over multicultural book; late work turned in.
Those all caught up, walk to the public library to browse & checkout. Begin your summer reading now!
Friday, May 24th
Target: I will explain a surprising incident in my book & express my feelings about it in writing.
Read 20 min.
AR QUIZ DUE TODAY BY 3:30.
Write in booklet - Day 4 questions. Respond to your group member's entry.
Target: I will explain a surprising incident in my book & express my feelings about it in writing.
Read 20 min.
AR QUIZ DUE TODAY BY 3:30.
Write in booklet - Day 4 questions. Respond to your group member's entry.
Thursday, May 23rd
Target: I am able to synthesize the protagonist's feelings & choices made.
Discuss public library visit - next Tues. or Wed., depending on the weather.
MULTICULTURAL BOOK DUE TOMORROW
Record answers to today's questions in booklet.
Read for remainder of class time.
HOMEWORK: Complete multicultural book before class on Friday.
Target: I am able to synthesize the protagonist's feelings & choices made.
Discuss public library visit - next Tues. or Wed., depending on the weather.
MULTICULTURAL BOOK DUE TOMORROW
Record answers to today's questions in booklet.
Read for remainder of class time.
HOMEWORK: Complete multicultural book before class on Friday.
I-Cubs Game all day Wednesday :))
Tuesday, May 21st
Target: I will take my time and analyze the information before I answer my SKills Ia questions.
May (final) Skills Iowa assessment
Read - multicultural book
HOMEWORK: Keep up on your reading; we will discuss on Thursday.
Target: I will take my time and analyze the information before I answer my SKills Ia questions.
May (final) Skills Iowa assessment
Read - multicultural book
HOMEWORK: Keep up on your reading; we will discuss on Thursday.
Monday, May 20th
Target: I will identify the differences between my protagonist's life and mine.
Chart in booklet differentiating our lives.
Group - share differences
Daily grade = 5 points if > p. 120.
Book completed by Friday, May 24th.
IPAD TURN-IN TUESDAY, MAY 21ST -- CHARGER, SLEEVE, CASE & STRAP, TOO.
*** MUST BE PASSING ALL CLASSES TO ATTEND THE I-CUBS GAME ON WEDNESDAY.
Target: I will identify the differences between my protagonist's life and mine.
Chart in booklet differentiating our lives.
Group - share differences
Daily grade = 5 points if > p. 120.
Book completed by Friday, May 24th.
IPAD TURN-IN TUESDAY, MAY 21ST -- CHARGER, SLEEVE, CASE & STRAP, TOO.
*** MUST BE PASSING ALL CLASSES TO ATTEND THE I-CUBS GAME ON WEDNESDAY.
Friday, May 17th
Target: I will express my understanding of my book through LA #12.
Dress Code review - Clear Lake School website >Documents> Handbooks>MS Handbook> p. 13, Dress Code
iCampus > Green Project grade > last day to Present or turn in Notes or Bibliography
WORKSHOP> LA #12
GOLD STAR to those who handed theirs in early!!!
Multicultural book - p. 80 by end of Friday. Read over weekend. See bookmark page numbers.
Target: I will express my understanding of my book through LA #12.
Dress Code review - Clear Lake School website >Documents> Handbooks>MS Handbook> p. 13, Dress Code
iCampus > Green Project grade > last day to Present or turn in Notes or Bibliography
WORKSHOP> LA #12
GOLD STAR to those who handed theirs in early!!!
Multicultural book - p. 80 by end of Friday. Read over weekend. See bookmark page numbers.
Thursday, May 16th
Target: I can identify the Background Information of my book.
Notebook created.
Day #1 Questions - answers recorded.
Groups formed; introduce your book to your group.
Read > p. 60 by tonight.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12 due tomorrow.
Target: I can identify the Background Information of my book.
Notebook created.
Day #1 Questions - answers recorded.
Groups formed; introduce your book to your group.
Read > p. 60 by tonight.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 15th
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge to the test.
Review Vocabulary > Quiz > Correct
The Lorax or Jason Mraz PSA clip to finish up Green Unit.
Lit Circle Reading - through p. 40 by tonight.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12 is due Friday.
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge to the test.
Review Vocabulary > Quiz > Correct
The Lorax or Jason Mraz PSA clip to finish up Green Unit.
Lit Circle Reading - through p. 40 by tonight.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12 is due Friday.
Tuesday, May 14th
Target: I will comprehend what I read today.
Review Vocabulary
QUIZ Tomorrow
Multicultural intro - "Ping pong champ allowed a girlfriend"
Record # of pages per day on bookmark: 20 pages each day this week. THEN divide the remainder by 6 days. Our plan is to complete the books by Friday, May 24th.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12. Also, complete 20 pages in Multicultural book.
Target: I will comprehend what I read today.
Review Vocabulary
QUIZ Tomorrow
Multicultural intro - "Ping pong champ allowed a girlfriend"
Record # of pages per day on bookmark: 20 pages each day this week. THEN divide the remainder by 6 days. Our plan is to complete the books by Friday, May 24th.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #12. Also, complete 20 pages in Multicultural book.
Monday, May 13th
Target: I can identify the exposition of my culture book.
Review vocabulary: Quiz WEDNESDAY
Book talks for new book for Culture Circles
HOMEWORK: Read AR #12. LA DUE FRIDAY.
Target: I can identify the exposition of my culture book.
Review vocabulary: Quiz WEDNESDAY
Book talks for new book for Culture Circles
HOMEWORK: Read AR #12. LA DUE FRIDAY.
Friday, May 10th
Target: I analyze the most importanat concept of our green unit and synthesized an important poem from it.
Housekeeping: Some are missing bibliographies and Notes scores. Unable to enter grade until turned in. See Mrs. Steen
Important Poem
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Jason Mraz PSA for Nature Conservancy - video clip
HOMEWORK: Read LA #12.
Target: I analyze the most importanat concept of our green unit and synthesized an important poem from it.
Housekeeping: Some are missing bibliographies and Notes scores. Unable to enter grade until turned in. See Mrs. Steen
Important Poem
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Jason Mraz PSA for Nature Conservancy - video clip
HOMEWORK: Read LA #12.
Thursday, May 9th
Target: I understand the new vocabulary words.
Complete 'green presentations'
New Vocabulary - Green #3
HOMEWORK: Complete book #12 by this weekend.
Target: I understand the new vocabulary words.
Complete 'green presentations'
New Vocabulary - Green #3
HOMEWORK: Complete book #12 by this weekend.
Wednesday, May 8th
Target: I will present my green topic information clearly in my speech.
Green presentations - see below.
HOMEWORK: Continue reading book #12.
Target: I will present my green topic information clearly in my speech.
Green presentations - see below.
HOMEWORK: Continue reading book #12.
Tuesday, May 7th
Target: I will present my green topic information clearly in my speech.
Green presentations: 3 minute speaking; hand in bibliography, note card and green sheet.
Not ready = late. No bibliography = late.
HOMEWORK: Continue reading book #12.
Target: I will present my green topic information clearly in my speech.
Green presentations: 3 minute speaking; hand in bibliography, note card and green sheet.
Not ready = late. No bibliography = late.
HOMEWORK: Continue reading book #12.
Monday, May 6th
Target: I understand the importance of the three field trip locations in our world today.
Golden Grain Energy, Landfill of North Iowa, Wind Turbine speaker from NIACC
Easy Bib - review
Note Card - review
Practice Presentation - by yourself & time it; present to partner, parent, self; record self on iPad
PRESENT TOMORROW: 3min. speech using notecard
Target: I understand the importance of the three field trip locations in our world today.
Golden Grain Energy, Landfill of North Iowa, Wind Turbine speaker from NIACC
Easy Bib - review
Note Card - review
Practice Presentation - by yourself & time it; present to partner, parent, self; record self on iPad
PRESENT TOMORROW: 3min. speech using notecard
Friday, May 3rd
Target: I will synthesize my information for a thorough presentation.
15 min. Free Reading Friday
Complete Final Draft, Bibliography, and Note Card for speech.
Be ready to present on Monday - practice in class.
HOMEWORK: Compile information if more is needed.
AR #12 Read
Target: I will synthesize my information for a thorough presentation.
15 min. Free Reading Friday
Complete Final Draft, Bibliography, and Note Card for speech.
Be ready to present on Monday - practice in class.
HOMEWORK: Compile information if more is needed.
AR #12 Read
Thursday - SNOW DAY!!!!
Wednesday, May 1st
Target: I can synthesize my notes to compose my rough draft.
Write Rough Draft - cover topic thoroughly; 3 minutes worth of information
HOMEWORK: Gather more information if needed.
Read LA #12
Target: I can synthesize my notes to compose my rough draft.
Write Rough Draft - cover topic thoroughly; 3 minutes worth of information
HOMEWORK: Gather more information if needed.
Read LA #12
Tuesday, April 30th
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge in the context of the quiz sentences.
Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Quiz
Green note taking - last day
Wed - Rough Draft written - cover the topic; it should be more than 5 paragraphs
Thurs. - Final Draft, Bibliography, outline onto notecard
Friday - Practice Presentations.
HOMEWORK: Be reading AR #12.
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge in the context of the quiz sentences.
Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Quiz
Green note taking - last day
Wed - Rough Draft written - cover the topic; it should be more than 5 paragraphs
Thurs. - Final Draft, Bibliography, outline onto notecard
Friday - Practice Presentations.
HOMEWORK: Be reading AR #12.
Friday, April 26th
Target: I will summarize information for my research topic.
vocabulary review
Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday
Rubric explanation & question time
Lit Assessment #11 Due today - underline & identify Literary Terms in paragraphs 1 & 2.
Skills Iowa - Social Studies
Note taking on 'green' topic.
Tuesday is the last day to use class time for notetaking.
HOMEWORK: Green notes. Read AR #12 book. NO SCHOOL Monday.
Target: I will summarize information for my research topic.
vocabulary review
Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday
Rubric explanation & question time
Lit Assessment #11 Due today - underline & identify Literary Terms in paragraphs 1 & 2.
Skills Iowa - Social Studies
Note taking on 'green' topic.
Tuesday is the last day to use class time for notetaking.
HOMEWORK: Green notes. Read AR #12 book. NO SCHOOL Monday.
Thursday, April 25th
Target: I will read for information about my green topic.
Vocabulary Review
Quality information - covering your topic thoroughly.
Research time
HOMEWORK: Continue researching. LA #11 DUE TOMORROW BY 3:30 pm.
Target: I will read for information about my green topic.
Vocabulary Review
Quality information - covering your topic thoroughly.
Research time
HOMEWORK: Continue researching. LA #11 DUE TOMORROW BY 3:30 pm.
Wednesday, April 24th
Target: I can identify the main idea and summarize nonfiction articles.
Vocabulary Review
Topic decided
Research - quality sites
Note taking - record source each time you change sources
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #11 due 4/26/13 = FRIDAY
Target: I can identify the main idea and summarize nonfiction articles.
Vocabulary Review
Topic decided
Research - quality sites
Note taking - record source each time you change sources
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #11 due 4/26/13 = FRIDAY
Tuesday, April 23rd
Target: I will choose a green topic for my research project.
Vocabulary Review
Topic possibilities
Credible Sources - AEA Online Databases, .edu sites, reliable authors, cross check information between sites.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. LA due 4/26/13
Target: I will choose a green topic for my research project.
Vocabulary Review
Topic possibilities
Credible Sources - AEA Online Databases, .edu sites, reliable authors, cross check information between sites.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. LA due 4/26/13
Monday, April 22nd
Target: I understand my Green vocabulary #2.
Discuss purpose of Lit. ASSESSMENTS - assessing growth
Importance of Proofreading
Vocabulary > Flashcards +
New Assignment: Green Research Project - see green sheet for directions.
Topic Selection tomorrow -
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. Pass AR quiz. Begin Rough Draft.
Target: I understand my Green vocabulary #2.
Discuss purpose of Lit. ASSESSMENTS - assessing growth
Importance of Proofreading
Vocabulary > Flashcards +
New Assignment: Green Research Project - see green sheet for directions.
Topic Selection tomorrow -
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. Pass AR quiz. Begin Rough Draft.
Friday, April 19th
Target: I can read for information.
Free Reading Friday.
Return Lit Assessments
Vocabulary into Flashcards+
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" worksheet due Monday.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book.
Target: I can read for information.
Free Reading Friday.
Return Lit Assessments
Vocabulary into Flashcards+
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" worksheet due Monday.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book.
Thursday, April 18th
Target: I can read for information.
Infinite Campus - check grades and missing work
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" article and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Read AR book
FREE READING FRIDAY TOMORROW!!
Target: I can read for information.
Infinite Campus - check grades and missing work
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" article and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Read AR book
FREE READING FRIDAY TOMORROW!!
Wednesday, April 17th
Target: I can summarize nonfiction articles.
Discuss An Inconvenient Truth and Climate Science information.
Work on "50 Greenest Cities" article and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Reading AR #11
Target: I can summarize nonfiction articles.
Discuss An Inconvenient Truth and Climate Science information.
Work on "50 Greenest Cities" article and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Reading AR #11
Tuesday, April 16th
Target: I can summarize nonfiction articles.
Review summary sentences for three articles - cell phones, EPR & Luxury vs Necessity
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" - Popular Science article - emailed link
Worksheet for article. Will work on this during class this week.
HOMEWORK: AR #11. Have completed by Friday so can take AR quiz.
Target: I can summarize nonfiction articles.
Review summary sentences for three articles - cell phones, EPR & Luxury vs Necessity
"America's 50 Greenest Cities" - Popular Science article - emailed link
Worksheet for article. Will work on this during class this week.
HOMEWORK: AR #11. Have completed by Friday so can take AR quiz.
Monday, April 15th
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge appropriately in sentences.
Vocabulary Quiz & correct it
"Who Polluted the Potomac?" - water pollution demonstration
HOMEWORK: AR book #11
Target: I will apply my vocabulary knowledge appropriately in sentences.
Vocabulary Quiz & correct it
"Who Polluted the Potomac?" - water pollution demonstration
HOMEWORK: AR book #11
Friday, April 12th
Target: Using my new gold sheet I will write my Lit Assessments correctly.
-Free Reading Friday - 15 min.
-Return Lit Assessment #10
Compare it to New Gold Sheet - Lit Assessment directions
- Finish 3 article packet - Summarizing sentence for each article - cell phone, luxury, etc.
QUIZ ON MONDAY - Green vocabulary #1
Read AR book over the weekend.
Target: Using my new gold sheet I will write my Lit Assessments correctly.
-Free Reading Friday - 15 min.
-Return Lit Assessment #10
Compare it to New Gold Sheet - Lit Assessment directions
- Finish 3 article packet - Summarizing sentence for each article - cell phone, luxury, etc.
QUIZ ON MONDAY - Green vocabulary #1
Read AR book over the weekend.
Thursday, April 11th
Target: I can identify the main idea of nonfiction articles.
Vocabulary Review - TEST Monday!
Summarize Articles - message in article
"Cell Phones"
"What Do You Really Need?"
"EPR"
HOMEWORK: AR #11; Tan Sheet signed
Target: I can identify the main idea of nonfiction articles.
Vocabulary Review - TEST Monday!
Summarize Articles - message in article
"Cell Phones"
"What Do You Really Need?"
"EPR"
HOMEWORK: AR #11; Tan Sheet signed
Wednesday, April 10th
Target: I understand the living conditions of people around the world.
Vocabulary review
Explain, in writing, The Greenhouse Effect
Material World - discuss this book
Turned in assignments - Material World & An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Science
Target: I understand the living conditions of people around the world.
Vocabulary review
Explain, in writing, The Greenhouse Effect
Material World - discuss this book
Turned in assignments - Material World & An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Science
Tuesday, April 9th
Target: I will understand The Greenhouse Effect
Vocabulary review
Be able to explain, in writing, The Greenhouse Effect - document is linked from this page
"Story of Stuff" - video clip from web page
Work on two assignments DUE tomorrow: Material World & An Inconvenient Truth or Alternative Assignment
Target: I will understand The Greenhouse Effect
Vocabulary review
Be able to explain, in writing, The Greenhouse Effect - document is linked from this page
"Story of Stuff" - video clip from web page
Work on two assignments DUE tomorrow: Material World & An Inconvenient Truth or Alternative Assignment
Monday, April 8th
Target: I will understand The Greenhouse Effect
Vocabulary Definitions
The Greenhouse Effect - understand this process. See your Notes 4/8/13
2 Assignments are DUE Wednesday 4/10.
Target: I will understand The Greenhouse Effect
Vocabulary Definitions
The Greenhouse Effect - understand this process. See your Notes 4/8/13
2 Assignments are DUE Wednesday 4/10.
Friday, April 5th
Target: I can summarize the importance of the recycling efforts from the dvd.
1) Country 2) What 3) Why - how does this help?
Vocabulary terms
Assignments Due Wednesday
New AR book - #11. Approved by me. Due April 26th
Target: I can summarize the importance of the recycling efforts from the dvd.
1) Country 2) What 3) Why - how does this help?
Vocabulary terms
Assignments Due Wednesday
New AR book - #11. Approved by me. Due April 26th
Thursday, April 4th
Target: We will become "Climate Literate".
Discuss Book Trailer & Book Review projects. - Editing needed!
Channel 1 Clip from April 2, 2013 - see channelone.com
Continue working on Assignments: (both due Wednesday April 10th)
1) Material World
2) An Inconvenient Truth OR Essential Principles of Climate Science
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #10 Due by 3:00pm
Must bring tan sheet for approval of book.
Target: We will become "Climate Literate".
Discuss Book Trailer & Book Review projects. - Editing needed!
Channel 1 Clip from April 2, 2013 - see channelone.com
Continue working on Assignments: (both due Wednesday April 10th)
1) Material World
2) An Inconvenient Truth OR Essential Principles of Climate Science
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #10 Due by 3:00pm
Must bring tan sheet for approval of book.
Wednesday, April 3rd
Target: We will become "Climate Literate"
Check email for Assignment directions
Assignments explained (not due until next week)
Material World
An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Literacy Booklet
HOMEWORK: LA #10
Target: We will become "Climate Literate"
Check email for Assignment directions
Assignments explained (not due until next week)
Material World
An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Literacy Booklet
HOMEWORK: LA #10
Tuesday, April 2nd
Target: We will become "Climate Literate"
Share 4 R Information
Assignments explained (not due until next week)
Material World
An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Literacy Booklet
HOMEWORK: LA #10
Target: We will become "Climate Literate"
Share 4 R Information
Assignments explained (not due until next week)
Material World
An Inconvenient Truth OR Climate Literacy Booklet
HOMEWORK: LA #10
Monday, April 1st
Target: I have summarized the articles and can pick out the important facts.
Discuss NIMBY and Open-loop & Closed-loop recycling.
Discuss the summary sentences from "Alternative Energy" articles.
4R Notes reviewed - select the 6 most important facts about your topic. Present to class tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: LA#10 - Book completed; AR quiz passed; Rough draft written.
Remember - No Workshop on Friday!
Target: I have summarized the articles and can pick out the important facts.
Discuss NIMBY and Open-loop & Closed-loop recycling.
Discuss the summary sentences from "Alternative Energy" articles.
4R Notes reviewed - select the 6 most important facts about your topic. Present to class tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: LA#10 - Book completed; AR quiz passed; Rough draft written.
Remember - No Workshop on Friday!
Thursday, March 28th
Target: I will calculate my Carbon Footprint & be able to explain why it is higher than the US average.
Open the link below.
Calculate your HOUSEHOLD's carbon footprint.
Record your numbers; we will be discussing them in class.
http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm
HOMEWORK: LA #10 is due in one week. No Workshop on Friday.
ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!!
Target: I will calculate my Carbon Footprint & be able to explain why it is higher than the US average.
Open the link below.
Calculate your HOUSEHOLD's carbon footprint.
Record your numbers; we will be discussing them in class.
http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm
HOMEWORK: LA #10 is due in one week. No Workshop on Friday.
ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!!
Wednesday, March 27th
Target: I will analyze then answer theSkills Iowa Assessment questions using Inferencing.
Skills Iowa Assessment for March.
4R book - notes. P. 28 - choose two things your family could do that would have the greatest impact.
P. 29 - what idea would you like to promote and how would you go about doing it?
4R book Notes Due Monday. Work in class and during study hall.
HOMEWORK: Read 20 min. in AR book.
Target: I will analyze then answer theSkills Iowa Assessment questions using Inferencing.
Skills Iowa Assessment for March.
4R book - notes. P. 28 - choose two things your family could do that would have the greatest impact.
P. 29 - what idea would you like to promote and how would you go about doing it?
4R book Notes Due Monday. Work in class and during study hall.
HOMEWORK: Read 20 min. in AR book.
Tuesday, March 26th
Target:I can summarize the nonfiction information in the Alternative Energy article.
Magazine article p. 8 - 11. Summarize each paragraph or small article.
Finish 4R books - notetaking - 2 facts from each page
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
Target:I can summarize the nonfiction information in the Alternative Energy article.
Magazine article p. 8 - 11. Summarize each paragraph or small article.
Finish 4R books - notetaking - 2 facts from each page
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
Monday, March 25th
Target: I can locate information in a non-fiction book.
Target #2: I understand the difference between Open-Loop Recycling and Closed-Loop Recycling
Read 4 - R books . Record at least 2 facts per page
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
Target: I can locate information in a non-fiction book.
Target #2: I understand the difference between Open-Loop Recycling and Closed-Loop Recycling
Read 4 - R books . Record at least 2 facts per page
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
Friday, March 22nd
Target: I can summarize a nonfiction article.
15 min free reading
Summary of "Northern Exposure" and discuss
House of Scorpion - worksheet, review and discuss correct answers
Use my Weebly - class web page - for document links, if you need them
HOMEWORK: Read in AR book.
Target: I can summarize a nonfiction article.
15 min free reading
Summary of "Northern Exposure" and discuss
House of Scorpion - worksheet, review and discuss correct answers
Use my Weebly - class web page - for document links, if you need them
HOMEWORK: Read in AR book.
Thursday, March 21st
Target: I can summarize a nonfiction article.
Complete Wordles and report to class.
"Northern Exposure" - read and summarize as a class
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
HOMEWORK: Read your AR book.
FREE READING FRIDAY TOMORROW!!!
Target: I can summarize a nonfiction article.
Complete Wordles and report to class.
"Northern Exposure" - read and summarize as a class
Nonfiction summarizing - 1) Delete Trivia 2) Delete Redundant information 3) Categories 4) Identify a topic/summary sentence.
HOMEWORK: Read your AR book.
FREE READING FRIDAY TOMORROW!!!
Wednesday, March 20th
Target: I will use my inferencing skills in my Wordle assignment.
Book Trailer - to get a URL so can post on your weebly - username=clms8thgrade password=Lions2013
Wordle Activity - demonstration with Greensburg, KS wordle. Group activity with own wordle.
HOMEWORK: Read 20 min. in AR book.
Target: I will use my inferencing skills in my Wordle assignment.
Book Trailer - to get a URL so can post on your weebly - username=clms8thgrade password=Lions2013
Wordle Activity - demonstration with Greensburg, KS wordle. Group activity with own wordle.
HOMEWORK: Read 20 min. in AR book.
Tuesday, March 19th
Continue peer evaluations of Book Trailers.
HOMEWORK: See below. DUE Wednesday: worksheet of Literary Terms for House of the Scorpion.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE DURING NON-FICTION UNIT: There will NOT be workshop on Fridays since there will be no daily homework assigned.
Continue peer evaluations of Book Trailers.
HOMEWORK: See below. DUE Wednesday: worksheet of Literary Terms for House of the Scorpion.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE DURING NON-FICTION UNIT: There will NOT be workshop on Fridays since there will be no daily homework assigned.
Monday, March 18th
Evaluation of Book Trailers LA #9
HOMEWORK: Read your AR book. Divide up number of pages for completion in 2 weeks. This leaves you time for writing your rough draft, editing, and proofreading your final draft for LA # 10. DueDate = April 5th
Evaluation of Book Trailers LA #9
HOMEWORK: Read your AR book. Divide up number of pages for completion in 2 weeks. This leaves you time for writing your rough draft, editing, and proofreading your final draft for LA # 10. DueDate = April 5th
Spring Break Week!!! Enjoy your books while you're relaxing ;-)
Tuesday, March 5th
Target: I will show my reading and vocabulary skills as I answer questions on the Ia Assessments.
Reading, Part II
Workshop if time remains.
Target: I will show my reading and vocabulary skills as I answer questions on the Ia Assessments.
Reading, Part II
Workshop if time remains.
Monday, March 4th
Target: I will show my reading and vocabulary skills as I answer questions on the Ia Assessments.
Reading, Part I
Workshop if time remains.
Target: I will show my reading and vocabulary skills as I answer questions on the Ia Assessments.
Reading, Part I
Workshop if time remains.
Friday, March 1st
Target: I will use my skills of analysis to correctly answer the test questions.
Test - "La Vida Nueva" ch 26-38.
Workshop.
IOWA ASSESSMENTS ON MONDAY. Preparation & doing well requires extra sleep and eating a healthy breakfast. Remember your 2 sharpened pencils on Monday.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #9: AR quiz, book trailer, book review.
Target: I will use my skills of analysis to correctly answer the test questions.
Test - "La Vida Nueva" ch 26-38.
Workshop.
IOWA ASSESSMENTS ON MONDAY. Preparation & doing well requires extra sleep and eating a healthy breakfast. Remember your 2 sharpened pencils on Monday.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #9: AR quiz, book trailer, book review.
February 28, 2013
Vocabulary quiz - La Vida Nueva
Complete study guide over 32-38 and Conflict Resolutions on the back of the sheet.
"Theme" discussion using power point information. Notes taken on iPad.
HOMEWORK: Test over Ch 26-38 on Friday. Complete AR book #9 and take quiz.
Vocabulary quiz - La Vida Nueva
Complete study guide over 32-38 and Conflict Resolutions on the back of the sheet.
"Theme" discussion using power point information. Notes taken on iPad.
HOMEWORK: Test over Ch 26-38 on Friday. Complete AR book #9 and take quiz.
Welcome Back!!!
For many reasons I have returned to posting class information here on my weebly page. Thanks for joining me again ;-)
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For many reasons I have returned to posting class information here on my weebly page. Thanks for joining me again ;-)
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The information from this site has moved:
https://teachers.io/schools/ia-clear-lake-ms
This correlates with the iPad app My Homework that the students are using as a planner. Let me know if you have problems seeing the assignments. Thanks- Mrs. Steen
Thursday, Jan. 10th
Target: I understand the chapters I am reading in The House of the Scorpion and contribute to the class discussion.
Vocabulary review
"Connections" - ppoint with Text to Self, Text to Text, Text to World
Chapter 5 review
VOCAB QUIZ FRIDAY
Chapter 6 - discuss on Monday
FREE READING FRIDAY tomorrow!
Target: I understand the chapters I am reading in The House of the Scorpion and contribute to the class discussion.
Vocabulary review
"Connections" - ppoint with Text to Self, Text to Text, Text to World
Chapter 5 review
VOCAB QUIZ FRIDAY
Chapter 6 - discuss on Monday
FREE READING FRIDAY tomorrow!
Wednesday, Jan. 9th
Target: I understand the chapters I am reading in The House of the Scorpion and contribute to the class discussion.
Vocabulary - transfer into Flashcards+ app. Use to review
QUIZ over 10 vocabulary words on Friday.
Discuss Chapter 4
Homework: Chapter 5
Target: I understand the chapters I am reading in The House of the Scorpion and contribute to the class discussion.
Vocabulary - transfer into Flashcards+ app. Use to review
QUIZ over 10 vocabulary words on Friday.
Discuss Chapter 4
Homework: Chapter 5
Tuesday, Jan. 8th
Target: I can contribute to the discussion of Ch.s 1-3.
Vocabulary review
Discuss Ch. 1 -3.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch 4 to discuss tomorrow.
Target: I can contribute to the discussion of Ch.s 1-3.
Vocabulary review
Discuss Ch. 1 -3.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch 4 to discuss tomorrow.
Monday, Jan. 7th
Target: I will make connections from the vocabulary terms to my background knowledge.
TODAY is the last day to turn in 1st semester work.
Vocabulary - on chapter 1 - The House of the Scorpion
Homework: Read Ch 3; be ready for discussion on Tuesday.
Target: I will make connections from the vocabulary terms to my background knowledge.
TODAY is the last day to turn in 1st semester work.
Vocabulary - on chapter 1 - The House of the Scorpion
Homework: Read Ch 3; be ready for discussion on Tuesday.
Friday, Jan. 4th
Target: I can make a prediction for The House of the Scorpion based on the first sentence.
Pass out books.
Familiarize self with Contents, Family Tree, Character List
Read Ch. 1 in class
Homework: Read Ch. 2 for Monday.
Target: I can make a prediction for The House of the Scorpion based on the first sentence.
Pass out books.
Familiarize self with Contents, Family Tree, Character List
Read Ch. 1 in class
Homework: Read Ch. 2 for Monday.
Thursday, January 3rd
Target: I will select a challenging book for Lit Assessment #7
Turn in A Christmas Carol
New Lit Assessment form - store in Reading Folder; bring to class daily
Lit Assessment #6 - due at 3:00 today.
All late work for 1st Semester is due Monday, Jan. 7th at 3 pm
Book talks of possible new novels.
HOMEWORK: Select LA #7 before class tomorrow.
Target: I will select a challenging book for Lit Assessment #7
Turn in A Christmas Carol
New Lit Assessment form - store in Reading Folder; bring to class daily
Lit Assessment #6 - due at 3:00 today.
All late work for 1st Semester is due Monday, Jan. 7th at 3 pm
Book talks of possible new novels.
HOMEWORK: Select LA #7 before class tomorrow.
***SECOND SEMESTER***
Tuesday, Dec. 18th
Target: I will use concrete outline to infer Stave IV.
Stave IV using OUTLINE for guidance
Vocabulary review
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #6 is due Thursday. QUIZ on Friday - A Christmas Carol.
Target: I will use concrete outline to infer Stave IV.
Stave IV using OUTLINE for guidance
Vocabulary review
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #6 is due Thursday. QUIZ on Friday - A Christmas Carol.
Monday, Dec. 17th
Target: I will correctly interpret and answer questions on the midterm assessment (Skills Iowa.)
Skills Iowa Dec. assessment
Return Stave III retake quiz.
Stave IV through p. 100
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #6 is due Thursday. Extra credit for turning it in early.
Target: I will correctly interpret and answer questions on the midterm assessment (Skills Iowa.)
Skills Iowa Dec. assessment
Return Stave III retake quiz.
Stave IV through p. 100
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #6 is due Thursday. Extra credit for turning it in early.
Friday, Dec. 14th -- Stave III quiz results were not as good as most students had hoped for. Today the opportunity to improve that score was given by allowing them to 1) use their books and 2) correct the questions they had missed. Full credit will be given for corrected answers.
Target: I will comprehend what I read in my AR book.
Extra credit is available when LA #6 is turned in early. LA #6 is due Thursday Dec. 20th.
ALL missing work is due by 1:00 Dec. 21st - the end of the semester.
Target: I will comprehend what I read in my AR book.
Extra credit is available when LA #6 is turned in early. LA #6 is due Thursday Dec. 20th.
ALL missing work is due by 1:00 Dec. 21st - the end of the semester.
Thursday, Dec. 13th
Target: My quiz answers demonstrate my inferencing skill/
.Stave III quiz.
New vocabulary
Target: My quiz answers demonstrate my inferencing skill/
.Stave III quiz.
New vocabulary
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Target: I will show my understanding of the story through my answers.
Report out answers to Stave III study guide questions. Discuss.
Read, comprehend the last paragraph of Stave III.
HOMEWORK: Study for QUIZ tomorrow; read in AR book.
Target: I will show my understanding of the story through my answers.
Report out answers to Stave III study guide questions. Discuss.
Read, comprehend the last paragraph of Stave III.
HOMEWORK: Study for QUIZ tomorrow; read in AR book.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
Target: I can infer meaning from the book to answer the questions.
Complete Stave III.
Group question/answer. Report out tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: continue AR book.
Target: I can infer meaning from the book to answer the questions.
Complete Stave III.
Group question/answer. Report out tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: continue AR book.
Monday, Dec. 10th
Target: I understand my new vocabulary terms.
Stave III, through the Cratchit house visit.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. Review vocabulary terms.
Target: I understand my new vocabulary terms.
Stave III, through the Cratchit house visit.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book. Review vocabulary terms.
Friday, Dec. 7th
Target: I will learn from my LA#5 what I can do to improve my score.
Return LA#5
Review Stave II quiz.
Workshop.
HOMEWORK: Read in AR; one week left to complete book. Set yourself up for success!
Target: I will learn from my LA#5 what I can do to improve my score.
Return LA#5
Review Stave II quiz.
Workshop.
HOMEWORK: Read in AR; one week left to complete book. Set yourself up for success!
Thursday, Dec. 6th
I will apply my understanding of Stave II to the quiz.
Stave II quiz
Begin Stave III.
Homework: AR. Bring 5 vocabulary cards to class Friday.
I will apply my understanding of Stave II to the quiz.
Stave II quiz
Begin Stave III.
Homework: AR. Bring 5 vocabulary cards to class Friday.
Wednesday, Dec. 5th
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Stave II through my answers.
Stave II discuss questions.
Vocabulary Review
QUIZ Tomorrow!
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Stave II through my answers.
Stave II discuss questions.
Vocabulary Review
QUIZ Tomorrow!
Tuesday, Dec. 4th
Target: I can explain the lesson the Spirit had for Scrooge through the Journey.
Discuss Journey Circle - events, reasons why, lesson
Study Guide for Stave II - due at start of class on Wednesday.
Quiz Thursday - Stave II
Target: I can explain the lesson the Spirit had for Scrooge through the Journey.
Discuss Journey Circle - events, reasons why, lesson
Study Guide for Stave II - due at start of class on Wednesday.
Quiz Thursday - Stave II
Monday, Dec. 3rd
Target: I can explain the importance of the events in Stave II.
Review Spirit of Christmas Past
Complete Stave II
'Journey Circle' worksheet - complete before class Tuesday.
Target: I can explain the importance of the events in Stave II.
Review Spirit of Christmas Past
Complete Stave II
'Journey Circle' worksheet - complete before class Tuesday.
Friday, Nov. 30th
Workshop. Lit Assessment #5 DUE.
Enjoy the weekend.
Workshop. Lit Assessment #5 DUE.
Enjoy the weekend.
Thursday, Nov. 29th
Target: I understand Stave II characters and situations.
Review Vocabulary with a partner.
Read Stave II, through p.
Target: I understand Stave II characters and situations.
Review Vocabulary with a partner.
Read Stave II, through p.
Wednesday, Nov. 28th
Target: I can explain my vocabulary definitions when seeing them in context.
Pass back old papers & Lit Assessments.
Read/listen to Stave II - through p. 42.
HOMEWORK: L.A. #5 rough draft written; Book #6 approved. Review vocabulary for Stave II.
Target: I can explain my vocabulary definitions when seeing them in context.
Pass back old papers & Lit Assessments.
Read/listen to Stave II - through p. 42.
HOMEWORK: L.A. #5 rough draft written; Book #6 approved. Review vocabulary for Stave II.
Tuesday, Nov. 27th
Target: My understanding of Stave I will show in my Quiz answers.
Review
Stave I Quiz & correct
New Vocabulary - 6
HOMEWORK: AR book completed; AR quiz passed; writing on Rough Draft. Choose new AR book.
Target: My understanding of Stave I will show in my Quiz answers.
Review
Stave I Quiz & correct
New Vocabulary - 6
HOMEWORK: AR book completed; AR quiz passed; writing on Rough Draft. Choose new AR book.
Monday, Nov. 26th
Target: I understand the events that happen in Stave I.
Vocabulary Review
Stave I Review Sheet - answer questions and discuss
QUIZ TOMORROW - review vocabulary and Stave I.
Target: I understand the events that happen in Stave I.
Vocabulary Review
Stave I Review Sheet - answer questions and discuss
QUIZ TOMORROW - review vocabulary and Stave I.
Tuesday, Nov. 20th
Target: I understand the storyline in A Christmas Carol.
Vocabulary review
Listen to end of Stave I.
HOMEWORK: Complete AR book over break.
QUIZ - ON TUESDAY over Stave I.
Target: I understand the storyline in A Christmas Carol.
Vocabulary review
Listen to end of Stave I.
HOMEWORK: Complete AR book over break.
QUIZ - ON TUESDAY over Stave I.
Monday, Nov. 19th
Target: I understand the vocabulary in A Christmas Carol.
Review Stave I vocabulary words with a partner.
Listen to A Christmas Carol Stave I.
(7th period - review LA #4; ways to improve score were recorded on Tan Sheet.)
LA #5 questions: 1) Describe the character who changed the most emotionally. Explain this change and what caused it.
2) What part of the book could be changed to make it more to your liking? Explain why this change would or would not work in the story.
3) What did you learn from the book? How could you use what you learned in real life? Use specific examples.
HOMEWORK: READ IN AR BOOK.
Target: I understand the vocabulary in A Christmas Carol.
Review Stave I vocabulary words with a partner.
Listen to A Christmas Carol Stave I.
(7th period - review LA #4; ways to improve score were recorded on Tan Sheet.)
LA #5 questions: 1) Describe the character who changed the most emotionally. Explain this change and what caused it.
2) What part of the book could be changed to make it more to your liking? Explain why this change would or would not work in the story.
3) What did you learn from the book? How could you use what you learned in real life? Use specific examples.
HOMEWORK: READ IN AR BOOK.
Friday, Nov. 16th
Target: I will comprehend what I am reading.
WORKSHOP
Target: I will comprehend what I am reading.
WORKSHOP
Thursday, Nov. 15th
Target: I understand what Dickens is saying in Stave I.
Vocabulary Stave I - 6 words
Issue books - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Begin audiobook - Stave I
Target: I understand what Dickens is saying in Stave I.
Vocabulary Stave I - 6 words
Issue books - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Begin audiobook - Stave I
Wednesday, Nov. 14th
Target: I will learn about Victorian England from my classmates.
Victorian Era information presentations & discussions.
HOMEWORK: READ AR BOOK.
Target: I will learn about Victorian England from my classmates.
Victorian Era information presentations & discussions.
HOMEWORK: READ AR BOOK.
Tuesday, Nov. 13th
Target: I will use my research skills to find information about Victorian England.
Time in class to research topic. Print resources as well as link that was emailed.
HOMEWORK: Find information on topic. Present tomorrow. READ AR BOOK
ALL LATE WORK MUST BE IN BY WEDNESDAY AT 3:00. MIDTERM QUARTER GRADES HANDED OUT NEXT WEEK.
Target: I will use my research skills to find information about Victorian England.
Time in class to research topic. Print resources as well as link that was emailed.
HOMEWORK: Find information on topic. Present tomorrow. READ AR BOOK
ALL LATE WORK MUST BE IN BY WEDNESDAY AT 3:00. MIDTERM QUARTER GRADES HANDED OUT NEXT WEEK.
Monday, Nov. 12th
Target: I will use my research skills to learn about Victorian England.
Begin A Christmas Carol unit.
Groups find information about Victorian England.
HOMEWORK: CONTINUE RESEARCHING VICTORIAN ERA INFORMATION.
READ AR BOOK.
Target: I will use my research skills to learn about Victorian England.
Begin A Christmas Carol unit.
Groups find information about Victorian England.
HOMEWORK: CONTINUE RESEARCHING VICTORIAN ERA INFORMATION.
READ AR BOOK.
Friday, Nov. 9th
Target: I will show my knowledge through my assessment answers.
Lit Assessment #4 due for 5th period. Monday for 7th period.
New AR book and have it approved.
Target: I will show my knowledge through my assessment answers.
Lit Assessment #4 due for 5th period. Monday for 7th period.
New AR book and have it approved.
Thursday Nov. 8th
Target: I understand Literary Terms and will show this on my Unit Test.
Turn in Roll of Thunder books
Unit Test
Read > AR> Lit Assessment
HOMEWORK: Complete Lit Assessment
Target: I understand Literary Terms and will show this on my Unit Test.
Turn in Roll of Thunder books
Unit Test
Read > AR> Lit Assessment
HOMEWORK: Complete Lit Assessment
Wednesday, Nov. 7th (1 pm dismissal)
Target: I will use my inferencing skills to select the correct answers on the Skills IA assessment.
Skills IA for November.
Survey over Roll of Thunder (email from Mrs. Steen.)
Target: I will use my inferencing skills to select the correct answers on the Skills IA assessment.
Skills IA for November.
Survey over Roll of Thunder (email from Mrs. Steen.)
Tuesday, Nov. 6th
Target: I can make connections between the short readings, Roll of Thunder and real life events.
Read in class: "My Towers Crumbled, Too" and "Negro Mother"
Discuss the characters' lot in life and the meanings behind these writings.
Unit Test will be Thursday, due to early out on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK: READ, READ, READ in your AR book.
Target: I can make connections between the short readings, Roll of Thunder and real life events.
Read in class: "My Towers Crumbled, Too" and "Negro Mother"
Discuss the characters' lot in life and the meanings behind these writings.
Unit Test will be Thursday, due to early out on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK: READ, READ, READ in your AR book.
Monday, Nov. 5th
Target: I am able to write a theme statement for Roll of Thunder.
Discuss theme; write a theme statement.
Identify Literary Terms for novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
QUIZ on Wednesday over whole Roll of Thunder Unit.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book; take AR quiz. Write rough draft.
Target: I am able to write a theme statement for Roll of Thunder.
Discuss theme; write a theme statement.
Identify Literary Terms for novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
QUIZ on Wednesday over whole Roll of Thunder Unit.
HOMEWORK: Read AR book; take AR quiz. Write rough draft.
Friday, Nov. 2nd
Target: I will use my time wisely during Workshop.
Target: I will use my time wisely during Workshop.
Thursday, Nov. 1st
Target: I will show my understanding of Roll of Thunder by correctly answering the quiz questions.
Review Vocabulary and poem for Ch. 11
Target: I will show my understanding of Roll of Thunder by correctly answering the quiz questions.
Review Vocabulary and poem for Ch. 11
Wednesday, Oct. 31st
Target: I can write a theme for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Vocabulary Review
Theme discussion - ppoint and examples
Roll of Thunder topics
QUIZ TOMORROW CH 11-12 & VOCABULARY
Target: I can write a theme for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Vocabulary Review
Theme discussion - ppoint and examples
Roll of Thunder topics
QUIZ TOMORROW CH 11-12 & VOCABULARY
Tuesday, Oct. 30th
Review Vocabulary
Poem Ch. 11
Read Ch. 12 during class. Discuss book and ending.
HOMEWORK: Review vocabulary, read AR book.
Review Vocabulary
Poem Ch. 11
Read Ch. 12 during class. Discuss book and ending.
HOMEWORK: Review vocabulary, read AR book.
Monday, Oct. 29th
Target: I will make an accurate prediction of the ending of Roll of Thunder.
Correct Quizzes
New Vocabulary & review
HOMEWORK: Review Vocabulary words; Read in AR book.
Target: I will make an accurate prediction of the ending of Roll of Thunder.
Correct Quizzes
New Vocabulary & review
HOMEWORK: Review Vocabulary words; Read in AR book.
Friday, Oct. 26th
Target: I will comprehend everything I read in my AR book.
WORKSHOP
Chapter 11 read by Monday.
Target: I will comprehend everything I read in my AR book.
WORKSHOP
Chapter 11 read by Monday.
Thursday, Oct. 25th
I will show my knowledge of Roll of Thunder by my quiz answers.
Review for Quiz
Ch 8, 9, & 10 quiz
Read Ch 11 Roll of Thunder - HOMEWORK for Monday.
Papers in conference folders. See you at conferences :)
I will show my knowledge of Roll of Thunder by my quiz answers.
Review for Quiz
Ch 8, 9, & 10 quiz
Read Ch 11 Roll of Thunder - HOMEWORK for Monday.
Papers in conference folders. See you at conferences :)
Wednesday, Oct. 24th
With the shortened periods due to Early Out, the quiz has been moved to tomorrow, Thursday!
Vocabulary review & Study Sheet review time was given today.
HOMEWORK: Review for quiz. May begin Ch. 11, if desired.
QUIZ THURSDAY.
With the shortened periods due to Early Out, the quiz has been moved to tomorrow, Thursday!
Vocabulary review & Study Sheet review time was given today.
HOMEWORK: Review for quiz. May begin Ch. 11, if desired.
QUIZ THURSDAY.
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd
FIELD TRIP TO DES MOINES!
FIELD TRIP TO DES MOINES!
Monday, Oct. 22nd
Target: I understand ch. 8,9, and 10 plus my vocabulary.
Review Vocabulary
Review Study Guide - ch. 8 & 9
Discuss Ch. 10
HOMEWORK: Review study guide. QUIZ on WEDNESDAY - Ch. 8, 9, & 10.
Target: I understand ch. 8,9, and 10 plus my vocabulary.
Review Vocabulary
Review Study Guide - ch. 8 & 9
Discuss Ch. 10
HOMEWORK: Review study guide. QUIZ on WEDNESDAY - Ch. 8, 9, & 10.
Friday, Oct. 19th
Target: I will be organized and have my Lit Assessment in on time.
WORKSHOP
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 10. Checkout new AR book.
Target: I will be organized and have my Lit Assessment in on time.
WORKSHOP
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 10. Checkout new AR book.
Thursday, Oct. 18th
Target: I can show my comprehension of Ch. 8 & 9.
Class activity/questions over Ch. 8 & 9. Discovered amount of comprehension that was occurring.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 10, first 1/2 = p. 194.
LIT ASSESSMENT #3 due tomorrow.
Target: I can show my comprehension of Ch. 8 & 9.
Class activity/questions over Ch. 8 & 9. Discovered amount of comprehension that was occurring.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 10, first 1/2 = p. 194.
LIT ASSESSMENT #3 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, Oct. 17th
Target: I will make predictions of upcoming events in Roll of Thunder.
Reviewed vocabulary.
Skills Iowa assessment for October completed.
HOMEWORK: Read last 1/2 of Chapter 9.
Target: I will make predictions of upcoming events in Roll of Thunder.
Reviewed vocabulary.
Skills Iowa assessment for October completed.
HOMEWORK: Read last 1/2 of Chapter 9.
Tuesday, Oct. 16th
Target: I understand my new vocabulary terms.
Vocabulary words and definitions -8
Vocab review
ALL missing assignments DUE on WEDNESDAY.
HOMEWORK: Ch. 9 - first 10 pages.
Target: I understand my new vocabulary terms.
Vocabulary words and definitions -8
Vocab review
ALL missing assignments DUE on WEDNESDAY.
HOMEWORK: Ch. 9 - first 10 pages.
Monday, Oct. 15th
Target: I can explain the events in Ch. 6 & 7.
Group work to complete graphic organizer
Present information on your situation to the class.
HOMEWORK: Read last 1/2 of Ch. 8.
Target: I can explain the events in Ch. 6 & 7.
Group work to complete graphic organizer
Present information on your situation to the class.
HOMEWORK: Read last 1/2 of Ch. 8.
Friday, Oct. 12th
Target: I will comprehend what I read during this 42 minute period.
WORKSHOP
HOMEWORK: Read first 1/2 of Ch. 8
Target: I will comprehend what I read during this 42 minute period.
WORKSHOP
HOMEWORK: Read first 1/2 of Ch. 8
Thursday, Oct. 11th
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Ch 6 & 7.
Review Vocabulary
Vocabulary Quiz
Graphic Organizer for Ch. 6 & 7.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 8 p.145 - 155 (first 1/2.)
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Ch 6 & 7.
Review Vocabulary
Vocabulary Quiz
Graphic Organizer for Ch. 6 & 7.
HOMEWORK: Chapter 8 p.145 - 155 (first 1/2.)
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Target: To have FUN on Wacky Wednesday!!!
You will be outside for 2 hours. Dress Warmly!!!
Target: To have FUN on Wacky Wednesday!!!
You will be outside for 2 hours. Dress Warmly!!!
Tuesday, Oct. 9th
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Ch. 6 & 7.
Vocabulary Review
Graded Activity - two major events in Ch 6; two from Ch 7.
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of Ch. 6 & 7.
Vocabulary Review
Graded Activity - two major events in Ch 6; two from Ch 7.
Monday, Oct. 8th
Target: I will learn new vocabulary words.
Ch 6 & 7 vocabulary - Denote Awestruck Admonish Reprimand Condone Puny Billowing
Learn new vocabulary definitions.
Finish presentations on Ch. 4 & 5.
7th p. - Project & rubric explanation, storyboard review.
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 7 Roll of Thunder. Review vocabulary words; Quiz on Thursday.
Target: I will learn new vocabulary words.
Ch 6 & 7 vocabulary - Denote Awestruck Admonish Reprimand Condone Puny Billowing
Learn new vocabulary definitions.
Finish presentations on Ch. 4 & 5.
7th p. - Project & rubric explanation, storyboard review.
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 7 Roll of Thunder. Review vocabulary words; Quiz on Thursday.
Friday, Oct. 5th
Target: I know ways to increase my Lit Assessment grade.
On Reading Record (brown sheet) record LA #2 score and areas to work on.
Grading Changes effective now:
Green points +2
Present Tense -2
Single Space -2
Improper Heading -1
Mrs. Steen gave booktalks on some Non-fiction titles
Workshop
HOMEWORK: Roll of Thunder: Complete first 1/2 of Chapter 7.
Target: I know ways to increase my Lit Assessment grade.
On Reading Record (brown sheet) record LA #2 score and areas to work on.
Grading Changes effective now:
Green points +2
Present Tense -2
Single Space -2
Improper Heading -1
Mrs. Steen gave booktalks on some Non-fiction titles
Workshop
HOMEWORK: Roll of Thunder: Complete first 1/2 of Chapter 7.
Thursday, Oct. 4th
Target: I will correctly answer vocabulary quiz questions.
5th p. - Vocabulary Quiz
present Different Perspectives info.
Read Ch 7, first 1/2.
7th p. - Vocabulary Quiz
Work on Character sketches
Read Ch. 7, first 1/2.
Target: I will correctly answer vocabulary quiz questions.
5th p. - Vocabulary Quiz
present Different Perspectives info.
Read Ch 7, first 1/2.
7th p. - Vocabulary Quiz
Work on Character sketches
Read Ch. 7, first 1/2.
Wednesday, Oct. 3rd
Target: I can express my understanding of Ch. 4 & 5 to the class.
Review vocabulary; QUIZ tomorrow.
Present Ch 4 & 5 events - Different Perspectives GO.
Read - complete Ch. 6
Target: I can express my understanding of Ch. 4 & 5 to the class.
Review vocabulary; QUIZ tomorrow.
Present Ch 4 & 5 events - Different Perspectives GO.
Read - complete Ch. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd
Target: I will relate the characters to the assigned situation in the story.
Review characters in story; list Wallaces, Simms, Averys, etc. in Reading notebook.
Explanation of "Different Perspectives" graphic organizer.
Groups assigned for tomorrow's activity.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 6.
Target: I will relate the characters to the assigned situation in the story.
Review characters in story; list Wallaces, Simms, Averys, etc. in Reading notebook.
Explanation of "Different Perspectives" graphic organizer.
Groups assigned for tomorrow's activity.
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 6.
Monday, Oct. 1st
Target: I will understand the characters in Roll of Thunder.
Review Vocabulary terms
Activity: Graphic Organizer - Circle Chart. Choose characters other than the Logan children. List 3 unique characteristics of each.
Target: I will understand the characters in Roll of Thunder.
Review Vocabulary terms
Activity: Graphic Organizer - Circle Chart. Choose characters other than the Logan children. List 3 unique characteristics of each.
Friday, Sept. 28th
Target: I will turn in Lit Assessment #2 today.
WORKSHOP
New AR book and brown sheet signed.
Target: I will turn in Lit Assessment #2 today.
WORKSHOP
New AR book and brown sheet signed.
Thursday, Sept. 27th
Target: I will understand the events that are happening in Roll of Thunder.
Review vocabulary words.
Read Chapter 5.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #2 due TOMORROW.
Target: I will understand the events that are happening in Roll of Thunder.
Review vocabulary words.
Read Chapter 5.
HOMEWORK: Lit Assessment #2 due TOMORROW.
Wednesday, Sept. 26th 1 pm dismissal
Target: I will read slowly to comprehend what I am reading.
Vocabulary Ch 4 & 5 - definitions
Finish reading Ch. 4.
HOMEWORK: all of the above
Target: I will read slowly to comprehend what I am reading.
Vocabulary Ch 4 & 5 - definitions
Finish reading Ch. 4.
HOMEWORK: all of the above
Tuesday, Sept. 25th
Target: I will read the questions slowly and show my complete understanding of Ch. 1-3.
Quiz
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 4 through p. 75.
Lit Assessment #2 is due this FRIDAY, Sept. 28th!
Target: I will read the questions slowly and show my complete understanding of Ch. 1-3.
Quiz
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 4 through p. 75.
Lit Assessment #2 is due this FRIDAY, Sept. 28th!
Monday, Sept. 24th
Target: I will understand what inferencing is.
Vocabulary review
Inference Rap - meet target
Review Ch. 2 & 3
Roll of Thunder Quiz Tomorrow: chapter 1 - 3 and vocabulary words.
Target: I will understand what inferencing is.
Vocabulary review
Inference Rap - meet target
Review Ch. 2 & 3
Roll of Thunder Quiz Tomorrow: chapter 1 - 3 and vocabulary words.
Friday, Sept. 21st -- Free Reading Friday
Target: I understand the information I recorded on my Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet
Review scores of LA #1; record info
Hand in Fact Sheet
Workshop
HOMEWORK: Finish Ch. 3 for Monday; review vocabulary terms
Target: I understand the information I recorded on my Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet
Review scores of LA #1; record info
Hand in Fact Sheet
Workshop
HOMEWORK: Finish Ch. 3 for Monday; review vocabulary terms
Thursday, Sept. 20th
Target: I will show my understanding of Ch 2 & 3 during class discussion.
Review vocabulary words
Discuss Ch. 2 & 3 (first half)
HOMEWORK: finish ch. 3 & review vocabulary terms. Complete Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet - DUE Friday 9/21.
Target: I will show my understanding of Ch 2 & 3 during class discussion.
Review vocabulary words
Discuss Ch. 2 & 3 (first half)
HOMEWORK: finish ch. 3 & review vocabulary terms. Complete Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet - DUE Friday 9/21.
Wednesday, Sept. 19th
Target: I understand new vocabulary words.
Record in Reading Notebook - 3 major events that happened in Ch. 1.
Make 9 vocabulary cards: emaciated, maverick, indignant, amiably, humiliate, defiant, discriminate, mortgage, oblivious.
Discussed definitions.
HOMEWORK: Read 1/2 of Ch. 3. Fact Sheet due Friday.
Target: I understand new vocabulary words.
Record in Reading Notebook - 3 major events that happened in Ch. 1.
Make 9 vocabulary cards: emaciated, maverick, indignant, amiably, humiliate, defiant, discriminate, mortgage, oblivious.
Discussed definitions.
HOMEWORK: Read 1/2 of Ch. 3. Fact Sheet due Friday.
Tuesday, Sept. 18th
Target: I understand 3 main events that happened in Ch. 1.
Entrance slip - answer target question above.
Work in class & HOMEWORK- finish Ch. 1 worksheet; read Ch. 2, work on Fact Sheet.
Target: I understand 3 main events that happened in Ch. 1.
Entrance slip - answer target question above.
Work in class & HOMEWORK- finish Ch. 1 worksheet; read Ch. 2, work on Fact Sheet.
Monday, Sept. 17th
Target: I understand the main characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Understand author Mildred D. Taylor's background
PPoint of background information for story.
Hand out books and bookmarks.
Read aloud Ch 1; review questions for Ch. 1 - worksheet
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 1; R of Th Fact Sheet DUE this Friday, 9/21.
Target: I understand the main characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Understand author Mildred D. Taylor's background
PPoint of background information for story.
Hand out books and bookmarks.
Read aloud Ch 1; review questions for Ch. 1 - worksheet
HOMEWORK: Complete Ch. 1; R of Th Fact Sheet DUE this Friday, 9/21.
Friday, Sept. 14th
Target: I will correctly write my paragraphs 1 & 2 for LA #1.
Review requirements for P. 1 & 2; write sample using Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Rewrite paragraphs; hand back in with LA #1
Workshop & Homework - AR book #2 or Fact Sheet
Target: I will correctly write my paragraphs 1 & 2 for LA #1.
Review requirements for P. 1 & 2; write sample using Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Rewrite paragraphs; hand back in with LA #1
Workshop & Homework - AR book #2 or Fact Sheet
Thursday, Sept. 13th
Target: I will locate information for Facts Sheet
Mrs. Steen gone.
Class period for research
Homework: Fact Sheet; Read in AR book
Target: I will locate information for Facts Sheet
Mrs. Steen gone.
Class period for research
Homework: Fact Sheet; Read in AR book
Wednesday, Sept. 12th
Target: I will understand more about the Civil Rights movement
Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet
Print resources in classroom
Class time to work.
Homework: Fact Sheet DUE 9/21
Target: I will understand more about the Civil Rights movement
Roll of Thunder Fact Sheet
Print resources in classroom
Class time to work.
Homework: Fact Sheet DUE 9/21
Tuesday, Sept. 11th
Target: I will learn something about U.S. history.
Finish Mrs. D.
Fill out 8th gr. Reading Record - brown sheet
New unit - timeline.
Homework: 1) AR book #2, 2) Divide pages, book to be completed by 9/21 3) READ every evening
Target: I will learn something about U.S. history.
Finish Mrs. D.
Fill out 8th gr. Reading Record - brown sheet
New unit - timeline.
Homework: 1) AR book #2, 2) Divide pages, book to be completed by 9/21 3) READ every evening
Monday, Sept. 10th
Skills Iowa reading assessment
New book
Brown sheet -filled out; signed at the beginning of each book; keep in Reading Folder.
Skills Iowa reading assessment
New book
Brown sheet -filled out; signed at the beginning of each book; keep in Reading Folder.
Friday, Sept. 7th = Lit Assessment #1 due!
Workshop all period (every Friday is workshop.)
Workshop all period (every Friday is workshop.)
Thursday, Sept. 6th
Target: I am comfortable with my Lit Assessment paragraph writing.
Questions re: Lit Assessment
Read Mrs. Dunphrey
Homework: Complete Rough Draft (paragraphs 4 & 5) Edit draft in pen.
Target: I am comfortable with my Lit Assessment paragraph writing.
Questions re: Lit Assessment
Read Mrs. Dunphrey
Homework: Complete Rough Draft (paragraphs 4 & 5) Edit draft in pen.
Wednesday, Sept. 5th
Target: I can identify the LA question being written about in the paragraph.
Yellow LA sheet & Sample LA - identify & explain why
Mrs. D.
Homework: Pass AR quiz; Rough Draft paragraph #3.
Target: I can identify the LA question being written about in the paragraph.
Yellow LA sheet & Sample LA - identify & explain why
Mrs. D.
Homework: Pass AR quiz; Rough Draft paragraph #3.
Tuesday, Sept. 4th
Target: I know how to write my Literature Assessment.
Yellow Lit Assessment sheet - for student
Brown Lit Assessment sheet & parent letter - for parent
Review requirements - samples/examples
Group identification of paragraphs
Homework: BEGIN ROUGH DRAFT. Proper formatting, Paragraphs 1 & 2
Target: I know how to write my Literature Assessment.
Yellow Lit Assessment sheet - for student
Brown Lit Assessment sheet & parent letter - for parent
Review requirements - samples/examples
Group identification of paragraphs
Homework: BEGIN ROUGH DRAFT. Proper formatting, Paragraphs 1 & 2
Friday, Aug. 31st
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of the Literary Terms on my quiz.
Quiz
Mrs. Dunphrey
Workshop - have AR book completed Monday night.
Target: I will demonstrate my understanding of the Literary Terms on my quiz.
Quiz
Mrs. Dunphrey
Workshop - have AR book completed Monday night.
Thursday, Aug. 30th
I will understand ALL of the Literary Terms and their definitions.
Discuss Literary Terms identified using Mrs. Dunphrey
Check your progress in your AR book. Only 5 days to finish reading.
Read further in Mrs. Dunphrey
Homework: Review Literary Terms, QUIZ = Friday
I will understand ALL of the Literary Terms and their definitions.
Discuss Literary Terms identified using Mrs. Dunphrey
Check your progress in your AR book. Only 5 days to finish reading.
Read further in Mrs. Dunphrey
Homework: Review Literary Terms, QUIZ = Friday
Wednesday, Aug. 29th
Target: I will understand ALL of the Literary Terms
1 PM OUT - shortened schedule
Mrs. Dunphrey
HOMEWORK: List Literary Terms in your Reading Notebook, leaving three lines between each one. (It will be helpful to write them in order of occurence in a story.
Target: I will understand ALL of the Literary Terms
1 PM OUT - shortened schedule
Mrs. Dunphrey
HOMEWORK: List Literary Terms in your Reading Notebook, leaving three lines between each one. (It will be helpful to write them in order of occurence in a story.
Tuesday, Aug. 28th
Target: I understand some of the Literary Terms.
Review Literary terms
Check your progress -- you should be over 1/2 way through your AR book. Goal: complete by Monday - Labor Day.
Mrs. Dunphrey
Target: I understand some of the Literary Terms.
Review Literary terms
Check your progress -- you should be over 1/2 way through your AR book. Goal: complete by Monday - Labor Day.
Mrs. Dunphrey
Monday, Aug. 27th
LIterary Terms Pretest --- study all of this week; test will be on Friday, Aug. 31st.
Discuss Literary Terms
Mrs. Dunphrey
LIterary Terms Pretest --- study all of this week; test will be on Friday, Aug. 31st.
Discuss Literary Terms
Mrs. Dunphrey
Friday, Aug. 24th
Free Reading Friday!
Each Friday is set aside for "Workshop" This is a day for working on your AR book - reading, AR testing, writing Lit Assessment, etc.
20 min. Workshop
20 min. Mrs. Dunphrey
Free Reading Friday!
Each Friday is set aside for "Workshop" This is a day for working on your AR book - reading, AR testing, writing Lit Assessment, etc.
20 min. Workshop
20 min. Mrs. Dunphrey
Thursday, Aug. 23rd
Genre sheet and review.
Check book progress.
Read Mrs. Dunphrey
Genre sheet and review.
Check book progress.
Read Mrs. Dunphrey
Wednesday, Aug. 22nd
Reviewed items to be brought to class each day.
ALL Lit Assessment Due Dates written in Planners!
Begin reading Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey! by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Reviewed items to be brought to class each day.
ALL Lit Assessment Due Dates written in Planners!
Begin reading Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey! by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Tuesday, Aug. 21st:
Book selection - 200 pages; challenge yourself.
15 days to complete book -- number of pages to read each day. We want you to be successful!
Name cards
Book selection - 200 pages; challenge yourself.
15 days to complete book -- number of pages to read each day. We want you to be successful!
Name cards