Today in ELA 12/21

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Test
Read Christmas Keys
Salt Maps
Tut Ornaments
Prince of Egypt-Movie
PM
Prince of Egypt-Movie

Homework:
~Write a Summary of the Egypt game. (At least 10 sentences)
~Adventure Mobile and Worksheet was Due Today. Finish if not Complete.

Today in ELA 12/20

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- Identify a character in the Egypt Game that you relate most to. Explain why you are most like that character. 
Discuss Where is Security
Egypt Game Quiz
Read Confession and Confusion
PM
Discuss Where is Security
Egypt Game Quiz
Read Confession and Confusion

Homework:
~Spelling- ABC Order
~Read Fear Strikes
~Adventure Mobile and Worksheet Due Tomorrow, 12/21

Today in ELA 12/19

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify verbs(Action & State of Being) in sentences.

Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- Identify a character in the Egypt Game that you relate most to. Explain why you are most like that character. 
State of Being Verbs
Discuss The Oracle and Thoth
Read The Oracle Speaks- Predict: Who is the oracle?
PM
Discuss The Oracle and Thoth   
Read The Oracle Speaks

Homework:
~Spelling- 2nd 5 Sentences
~Read Where is Security- Predict: Who is the oracle?
~Adventure Mobile and Worksheet Due Friday, 12/21

Today in ELA 12/18

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify verbs(Action & State of Being) in sentences.

Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- Create a Hieroglyph to represent yourself.  Explain why you chose that hieroglyph and the meaning behind it. 
State of Being Verbs
Discuss Hieroglyphics
Read Ceremony For the Dead
PM
Discuss Hieroglyphics-Create a heiroglyph to represent yourself.  Explain why you chose that hieroglyph and the meaning behind it.   
Read Ceremony For the Dead

Homework:
~Spelling- 1st 5 Sentences
~Read The Oracle and Thoth
~Adventure Mobile and Worksheet Due Friday, 12/21

Today in ELA 12/17

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify verbs(Action & State of Being) in sentences.

Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- Identify a character in the Egypt Game that you relate most to. Explain why you are most like that character. 
State of Being Verbs
Read Chapter 13- Moods and Maybes
Wondering- Think, Write, Share (2 In Reading Journal-Don't choose an unknown word)
PM
Read Chapter 13- Moods and Maybes
Wondering- Think, Write, Share (2 In Reading Journal-Don't choose an unknown word)

Homework:
~Spelling- Rewrite words 3Xs
~Read Hieroglyphics
~Adventure Mobile and Worksheet Due Friday, 12/21

Today in ELA 12/14

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify verbs in sentences.

Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- What kind of animal would you like to be and why? 
Action Verbs
Read Chapter 12- Elizabethan Diplomacy
Predictions- Think, Write, Share (Stop at the top of page 110)
Continue Reading
PM
Read Chapter 12- Elizabethan Diplomacy
Predictions- Think, Write, Share (Stop at the top of page 110)
Continue Reading
Homework:
~Fluency Friday (1 Question Quiz)

Today in ELA 12/13

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify subjects and predicates in compound sentences. 


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Writing Prompt- What kind of animal would you like to be and why? 
Verbs
Write a class summary in writing journal (Use SWBS)
Predictions- Think, Write, Share
PM
Write a class summary in writing journal (Use SWBAT)
Verbs
Read Egypt Game Chapter 11

Homework:
~Spelling ABC Order (Test Tomorrow)

Today in ELA 12/12

Chorus Rehearsal Today

Homework:
Spelling- 2nd 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 12/11

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify subjects and predicates in compound sentences.
~Answer comprehension questions on Chapters 7&8, while providing evidence from the text.  


Activities:
AM
Morning Meeting
CNN News
Subject/Predicate & Compound Sentences (Graded Worksheet)
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8
Read Egypt Game Chapter 10
PM
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8
Read Egypt Game Chapter 10

Homework:
~Spelling 5 Sentences
~SomebodyWantsButSo in Reading Journal (SWBS) for Chapter 10

Today in ELA 12/10

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.
~Identify subjects and predicates in compound sentences.

Activities:
AM
Morning Meeting
CNN News
Spelling Test & Pretest
Read Egypt Game Chapter 9

PM
Spelling Test & Pretest
Read Egypt Game Chapter 9

Homework:
~Revisor
~Artful Artist- Picture the 4 Egyptians in their costumes (PM Only)

My verbs from Dody Swastiko

Today in ELA 12/7

Learning Goal(s):
~"Sharpen the Saw" and Celebrate Learning!

Activities:
Mesopotamia Test
Clay Tablets-Laws
City States
Aladdin

Homework:
-None

Today in ELA 12/6

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Subject & Predicate
Writing Prompt- What kind of animal would you like to be and why?
Egypt Game Chapter 8
Figure it out- Share Prediction
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8

PM
Egypt Game Chapter 8
Figure it out- Share Prediction and if it is true 
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8



Homework:
~Alphabetizer
~Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today in ELA 12/5

Learning Goals:
~Describe characteristics of two main characters in The Egypt Game.
~Identify similarities and differences between the two characters using a four square.
~Use the characteristics discussed to decide if April and Melanie are more alike or different.  
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Subject & Predicate 
Writing Prompt- What kind of animal would you like to be and why?
Characteristic Description Chart
Egypt Game Chapter 7-Neferbeth
4 Square- Compare and Contrast
Ticket out the Door-April and Melanie are more _________(alike or different) because... 

PM
Egypt Game Chapter 7-Neferbeth
Characteristic Description Chart ( Blank & EG ) 
4 Square- Compare and Contrast
Ticket out the Door-April and Melanie are more _________(alike or different) because... 


Homework:
~Predict: Now that Elizabeth is part of the Egypt game she will... (Write your prediction in your reading journal.)

Today in ELA 12/4

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Subject & Predicate 
Writing Journal Prompt
Egypt Game Chapter 6-Eyelashes and Ceremony (Identify Main Idea in Reading Journal)

PM
Main vs Supporting Characters
Writing Journal Prompt
~What would happen if animals could talk? What are some of the questions you would like to ask animals?
Egypt Game Chapter 6-Eyelashes and Ceremony (Identify Main Idea in Reading Journal) 
Homework:
~Make 2 connections and ask 2 questions for The Egypt Game, chapter 6. (In Reading Journal)

Today in ELA 12/3

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Morning Meeting
Explain Adventure Book Project.
Egypt Game Chapter 5 (Identify Main Idea in Reading Journal)

PM
Explain Adventure Book Project.
Egypt Game Chapter 5 (Identify Main Idea) 

Homework:
~Identify Main Characters and Supporting Characters in the book up to this point. (In Reading Journal)

Today in ELA 11/30

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Egypt Game Chapter 3 Quiz
Egypt Game, Read Chapter 4 (1 Question, 1 Comment, 1 Prediction)

PM
Egypt Game Chapter 3 Quiz
Egypt Game, Read Chapter 4 (1 Question, 1 Comment, 1 Prediction)


Homework:
~Fluency Friday

Today in ELA 11/29

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Identify 5 Compound Sentences in Adventure Book (In Reading Journal)
Read Egypt Game Chapter 3 Together (In Partners)
Complete Assigned Lit Role for Chapter 3


PM
Read Egypt Game Chapter 3 Together (In Partners/Groups)
Complete Assigned Lit Role for Chapter 3


Homework:
~Quiz on Chapters 1-3
~Study for Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today in ELA 11/28

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Compound Sentences
Read Egypt Game Chapter 2 Together (In Groups/Partners)
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 3 Questions)


PM
Read Egypt Game Chapter 2 Together (In Partners)
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 3 Questions) 


Homework:
~Artful Artist for Chapter 1 or 2
~Alphabetizer (Spelling)

Today in ELA 11/27

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Compound Sentences
Read Egypt Game Chapter 1 Together (In Group)
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 2 Connections)


PM
Read Egypt Game Chapter 1 Together (In Group)
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 2 Connections) 


Homework:
~Finish Chapter 1 & write 2 Questions in reading journal

Today in ELA 11/26

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 4 more strategies)
Check and Discuss Reading Journals
PM
Read Adventure Book (Reading Journal- 4 more strategies)
Check and Discuss Reading Journals


Homework:
~Create a blank reading journal, for Egypt Game

Today in ELA 11/20

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

The adventure novel is a genre of novels that have adventure, an exciting undertaking involving risk and physical danger, as its main storyline.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_novel

Activities:
AM
Become an Active Reader (Reading Journal)
Choose Adventure Book in the library

PM
Become an Active Reader (Reading Journal)
Choose Adventure Book in the library

Homework:
~Read adventure book for 30 minutes per day(except Thanksgiving) over break.  Have parents sign your reading journal with the minutes you read. Don't forget to include predictions, pictures, questions & connections in your reading journal.  Have a great break!!

Today in ELA 11/19

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
Become an Active Reader (Reading Journal)
Compound Sentences

PM
Become an Active Reader (Reading Journal)
Compound Sentences

Homework:
~None

Today in ELA 11/16

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Test
Become an Active Reader
Compound Sentences

PM
Spelling Test
Become an Active Reader
Compound Sentences

Homework:
~Fluency Friday

Today in ELA 11/15

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Crossword
Become an Active Reader

PM
Spelling Crossword
Become an Active Reader

Homework:
~Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today in ELA 11/14

Learning Goals:
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
AM
Become an Active Reader
Compound and Complex Sentences

PM
Become an Active Reader
Compound and Complex Sentences

Homework:
~Word Search Wizard

Today in ELA 11/13

Learning Goals:
~Organize student binders.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Pretest
Binder Organization

PM
Spelling Pretest
Binder Organization

Homework:
~Revisor

Today in ELA 11/9

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Dialogue Lesson
Add Dialogue to Narrative
Hand in Narrative

PM
Dialogue Lesson
Add Dialogue to Narrative
Hand in Narrative

Homework:
~None

Today in ELA 11/8

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Crossword Creator (switch with a partner when finished)
Spelling City

PM
Crossword Creator (switch with a partner when finished)
Spelling City

Homework:
~Study for Spelling Test Tomorrow 

Today in ELA 11/7

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Narrative~Make improvements if you are "finished".  Go back and add details to your body paragraphs. Add details and combine sentences with conjunctions.  Check for punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors. 
PM
Narrative~Make improvements if you are "finished".  Go back and add details to your body paragraphs. Add details and combine sentences with conjunctions.  Check for punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors. 

Homework:
~Narrative is due tomorrow BEFORE class.
~Crossword Creator

Today in ELA 11/6

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Narrative
Commas
PM
Narrative
Commas

Homework:
~Improve your narrative.  Go back and add details to your body paragraphs.  Add details and combine sentences with conjuctions.  Check for punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors.
~Alphabetizer

Today in ELA 11/5

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Narrative
Commas
PM
Narrative
Commas

Homework:
~Finish your Conclusion.  Go back and add details to your body paragraphs.  Add details and combine sentences with conjuctions.  Check for punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors.

Today in ELA 11/2

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Narrative
Conjuctions
PM
Narrative
Conjuctions

Homework:
~Fluency Friday
~Finish your body paragraphs.  Make sure you are including details and appealing to your audiences senses! (What did you...see, smell, hear, taste and touch.)

Today in ELA 11/1

Learning Goals:
~Identify the main parts of a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Read "Splash Mountain"
Snapshot
Four Square Graphic Organizer
PM
Read "Splash Mountain"
Snapshot
Four Square Graphic Organizer

Homework:
~Write your introduction for your narrative.  (Include the who, what, where, when and why.)  Don't forget to hook your reader in the beginning! 

Today in ELA 10/31

Learning Goals:
~Identify the main parts of a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
Halloween Mad Libs
Pass the narrative
PM
Halloween Mad Libs
Pass the narrative

Homework:
~Be SAFE and RESPONSIBLE 

Today in ELA 10/30

Learning Goals:
~Identify the main parts of a narrative essay.

Activities:
AM
How to write a narrative
4 Square method 
PM
How to write a narrative
4 Square method

Homework:
~Create a 4 Square Graphic Organizer about a past Halloween/scary experience. 

Today in ELA 10/29

Learning Goals:
~Compare and contrast the setting, characters and plot in Hoot the movie versus the novel.
~Identify the four main types of conflict in pieces of literature.
Activities:
AM
Spelling Pretest
Compare & Contrast
Conflicts
PM
Spelling Pretest
Compare & Contrast
Conflicts

Homework:
~Revisor Spelling Sheet

Today in ELA 10/26

Hoot Movie

&

Pancake Breakfast

 

Homework:

None

Today in ELA 10/25

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in Hoot through literature circle roles.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Word Work
Literature Circles-Ch. 21 & Epilogue
PM
Spelling Word Work
Literature Circles-Ch. 21 & Epilogue


Homework:
~Study Spelling City for Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today in ELA 10/24

Taylor Swift Live Video Conference! @2pm

Today we will be flexing our schedule to accomodate for this.  See Social Studies Blog for class information.

Homework:
Lit Circle Role (Chapter 21 & Epilogue Due Tomorrow)

Today in ELA 10/23

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in Hoot through literature circle roles.

Activities:
AM
CNN Student News-QCC
Spelling Word Sort
Literature Circles-Ch. 20
Hoot Ch. 21
PM
Spelling Word Sort
Literature Circles-Ch. 20
Hoot Ch. 21


Homework:
~Read Hoot Ch. 21 & Complete Lit Circle Role

Today ELA 10/22

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in Hoot through literature circle roles.

Activities:
AM
CNN Student News-QCC
Spelling PreTest
Literature Circles
Hoot Ch. 20
PM
Spelling PreTest
Literature Circles
Hoot Ch. 20


Homework:
~Read Hoot Ch. 20 & Complete Lit Circle Role
~Revisor

Today in ELA 10/19

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in Hoot through literature circle roles.

Activities:
AM
CNN Student News-QCC
Spelling Test
Literature Circles
Hoot Ch. 19
PM
Spelling Test
Literature Circles
Finish Going over p. 21


Homework:
~Read Hoot Ch. 19 & Complete Lit Circle Role

Today in ELA 10/18

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in Hoot.
~Identify regular and irregular nouns.

Activities:
AM
CNN Student News-QCC
Grammar p. 21 (Finish & Go over)
Literature Circles
PM
Literature Circles
Grammar p. 21 (Finish & Go over)

Homework:
~Spelling Crossword
~Finish Friendly Letter to Chuck Muckle/Mother Paula's

Today in ELA 10/17

Taylor Swift Live Video Conference! @2pm

Today we will be flexing our schedule to accomodate for this.  See Social Studies Blog for class information.

Homework:
Lit Circle Role (Chapter 18)
Wordsearch Wizard

Today in ELA 10/16

Learning Goals:
~Interpret and explain events in chapter 18, in Hoot.

Activities:
AM
CNN Student News-QCC
Grammar p. 21
Literature Circles
Friendly Letter to Chuck Muckle
Chapter 18 (Audio)
PM
Literature Circles
Friendly Letter to Chuck Muckle
Chapter 18 (Audio)

Homework:
~Spelling Alphabetizer
~Complete assigned Literature Circle role (ch. 18)

Today in ELA 10/15

Learning Goals:
~Identify important characters in Hoot.  
~Describe important events that occur in chapters 14-16.


Activities:
AM
Morning Meeting
CNN Student News-QCC
Spelling Pretest
Quiz (Ch. 14-16)
Chapter 17 (Audio)
PM
Spelling Pretest
Quiz (Ch. 14-16)
Chapter 17 (Audio)

Homework:
~Spelling Revisor
~Complete assigned Literature Circle role (ch. 17)

Today in ELA 10/12

Learning Goals:
~Create a bumper sticker on an environmental issue.  


Activities:
AM
CNN Student News
Irregular and Regular Nouns
Chapter 16 (Audio)
Create Bumper Stickers
PM
Chapter 16 (Audio)
Create Bumper Stickers

Homework:
Finish Chapter 16 & Bumper Sticker
Quiz on Chapters 14-16 on Monday

Today in ELA 10/11

Learning Goals:
~Create a bumper sticker on an environmental issue.  


Activities:
AM
CNN Student News
Chapter 15 (Audio)
Create Bumper Stickers
PM
Chapter 15 (Audio)
Create Bumper Stickers

Homework:
Finish Chapter 15

Today in ELA 10/10

ELA Quarterly Assessment (Periods 1 & 2)
 
Activities:
AM
Chapter 14 (Audio)
PM
Chapter 14 (Audio)

Homework:
Finish Chapter 14

Today in ELA 10/5

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 
~Apply strategies learned to better understand unfamiliar vocabulary while reading.  


Activities:
AM
Spelling City MatchIt
Spelling Test
Chapter 13 (Audio)
PM
Spelling Test
Chapter 13 (Audio)

Homework:
None :) 
Have a great long weekend!

Today in ELA 10/4

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 
~Apply strategies learned to better understand unfamiliar vocabulary while reading.  


Activities:
AM
Spelling City MatchIt
BrainPop Possessive Nouns
Wordsearch Wizard
Share Discussion Director
Review Word Wizard
Chapter 12 (Audio)
PM
Share Discussion Director
Wordsearch Wizard
Review Word Wizard
Chapter 12 (Audio)

Homework:
Word Wizard (Chapter 12)
Study Spelling City for Spelling Test Tomorrow
Tye Dye Tomorrow 

Today in ELA 10/3

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 
~Apply strategies learned to better understand unfamiliar vocabulary while reading.  


Activities:
AM
Spelling Sort
Possessive Nouns p. 25
Share Connector
Review Discussion Director
Chapter 11 (Audio)
PM
Share Connector
Review Discussion Director
Chapter 11 (Audio)

Homework:
Discussion Director (Chapter 11)

Today in ELA 10/2

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 
~Apply strategies learned to make connections to literature.


Activities:
AM
Spelling Sort
4 Types of Sentences review 
Share AA
Review Connector
Chapter 10 (Audio)
PM
Share AA
Spelling Sort
Review Connector
Chapter 10(Audio)

Homework:
Connector (Chapter 10)

Today in ELA 10/1

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 
~Apply strategies learned to write a summary.


Activities:
AM
Morning Meeting
CNN News
Spelling Pretest
Summarizer
Review AA
Chapter 9 (Audio)
PM
Spelling Pretest
Summarizer
Review AA
Chapter 9(Audio)

Homework:
Revisor (Use this week's spelling words)
Artful Artist (Use a scene from chapter 9)

Today in ELA 9/28

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns 


Activities:
AM
Plural & Possesive Nouns
TRAILS
Spelling Test
Chapter 8(Audio)
PM
TRAILS
Spelling Test
Chapter 8(Audio)

Homework:
Fluency Friday
Finish Reading Chapter 8

Today in ELA 9/27

Learning Goals:
~Identify Plural and Possessive Nouns
~Understand the role of Word Wizard, for literature circles.


Activities:
AM
Plural & Possesive Nouns
Word Wizard
Chapter 7(Audio): Identify 5 Words for HW as you listen
PM
Word Wizard
Chapter 7(Audio): Identify 5 Words for HW as you listen

Homework:
Complete Word Wizard Role for Chapter 7
Alphabetizer Role- Spelling Test Tomorrow!

Today in ELA 9/26

Learning Goals:
~Identify Nouns
~Understand how to write an effective summary.


Activities:
AM
Noun Game
Writing a Good Summary
Chapter 6(Audio)
PM
Writing a Good Summary
Chapter 6(Audio)

Homework:
Finish Reading Chapter 6
Sorter Role for this week's spelling words

Today in ELA 9/25

Learning Goals:
~Identify Nouns
~Understand how to pick appropriate passages and expectations for Passage Picker.


Activities:
AM
Finish Ch. 5 (audio)
Noun Game
Share Passage Picker
About Me
PM
Passage Picker
About Me

Homework:
Write down 5 important facts from chapter 5

Today in ELA 9/24

Learning Goals:
~Summarize a current event.
~Understand how to pick appropriate passages and expectations for Passage Picker.


Activities:
AM
Morning Meeting
Finish 4 Types of Sentences (Hoot Ch. 4)
Spelling Pretest
Passage Picker
Hoot Ch. 5 (Read to self) 
PM
Spelling Pretest
Passage Picker
Hoot Ch. 5 (audio)

Homework:
Revisor (spelling)
Finish Reading Chapter 5
Pick a new passage and practice (use Ch. 5)

Today in ELA 9/21

Learning Goals:
Create a wordsearch using spelling words. 
Make connections to Hoot-Chapter 2.

Activities:
AM
Spelling Test
Listen to Chap. 4 (Pick out the types of sentences.)
PM
Spelling Test
Listen to Chap. 4 (Pick out the types of sentences.)

Homework:
Fluency Friday

Today in ELA 9/20

Learning Goals:
Create a wordsearch using spelling words. 
Make connections to Hoot-Chapter 2.

Activities:
AM
Four Types of Sentences
Word Search Wizard
Discussion Director (Ch. 3)
Hoot Vocab
PM
Discussion Director
Hoot Vocab

Homework:
Spelling~ Revisor (rewrite words 3Xs each)
Spelling Words
answered
answering
traveled
traveling
chopped
chopping
qualified
qualifying
panicked
panicking
interfered
interfering
omitted
omitting
magnified
magnifying
patrolled
patrolling
skied
skiing

Today in ELA 9/19

Learning Goals:
Create a wordsearch using spelling words. 
Make connections to Hoot-Chapter 2.

Activities:
AM
Four Types of Sentences
Word Search Wizard
Connector
PM
Connector

Homework:
Read Hoot Chapter 3 (p. 24-36)

Today in ELA 9/18

NO AFTER SCHOOL TODAY FOR YELLOW TEAM ONLY

Learning Goals:
Write an argumentative paper.
Create a crossword using spelling words.  

Activities:
AM
Argumentative Baseline
Hand out Hoot
Artful Artist
PM
Hand out Hoot
Artful Artist

Homework:
Finish Artful Artist

Today in ELA 9/17

Learning Goals:
Write an argumentative paper.
Create a crossword using spelling words.  

Activities:
AM
Argumentative Baseline
PM
Crossword Creator

Homework:
Spelling Crossword (Use First 10 Words From Pretest Sheet)

Today in ELA 9/14

Learning Goals:
Identify character traits of owls.
Investigate owls using portaportal.
Make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.


Class Resources:
Explore Owls 
Dialogue for Kids- Owls
Tribute to Owls Video
Burrowing Owl Head Tilt
Burrowing Owls in Florida
Portaportal

Paper Plate Owls


Activities:
AM
Narrative
Create Owls
PM
Narrative

Homework:
Fluency Friday

Today in ELA 9/13

Learning Goals:
Identify character traits of owls.
Investigate owls using portaportal.
Make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.


Class Resources:
Explore Owls 
Dialogue for Kids- Owls
Tribute to Owls Video
Burrowing Owl Head Tilt
Burrowing Owls in Florida
Portaportal

Activities:
AM
4 Types of Sentences
Bubble Map on Owls
Begin Narrative
PM
Bubble Map on Owls
Begin Narrative

Homework:
"End it Right" (AM)
Owl Narrative (Both)

Today in ELA 9/12

Learning Goals:
Identify character traits of owls.
Investigate owls using portaportal.
Make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.

Class Resources:
Explore Owls 
Dialogue for Kids- Owls
Tribute to Owls Video
Burrowing Owl Head Tilt
Burrowing Owls in Florida

Activities:
Literary Terms Pretest
Bubble Map on Owls
Portaportal
AM(only)
Types of Sentences

Homework:
Spelling Page 2(AM)

Today in ELA 9/11

Learning Goals:
Identify our reading potential.

Class Resources:
SRI Program (In Computer Lab)

Activities:
SRI

Homework:
Spelling Page 1(AM)

Today in ELA 9/10

Learning Goals:
Identify character traits of owls.
Investigate owls using portaportal.
Make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.

Class Resources:
Owl Sounds
Dancing Owls

Activities:
What Am I?
Portaportal
Owl Circle Map
Types of Sentences
Spelling Pretest

Homework:
Spelling Page 1

Today in ELA 9/7

Learning Goals:
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.

Class Resources:
Fluency Friday Sheet
YouTube Video

Activities:
Morning Meeting/Team Activities
Explain Fluency Friday

Homework:
Fluency Friday
Materials due Monday

Today in ELA 9/6

Learning Goals:
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.

Vocabulary:
Right-Left(pass the middle number)-Right

Class Resources:
Destiny
IPICK

Activities:
Passwords
Destiny
IPICK Strategy(Choose a book)

Homework:
Get Policy Letter Signed
Materials due Monday

Today in ELA 9/5

Learning Goals:
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.

Vocabulary:
Right-Left(pass the middle number)-Right

Class Resources:
Agenda
Locker Video
Policy Letter

Activities:
All About Me Bingo
Clipboards
Bio-Poem

Homework:
Get Policy Letter Signed
Materials due Monday

Today in ELA 9/4

Learning Goals:
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.

Vocabulary:
Right-Left(pass the middle number)-Right

Class Resources:
Agenda
Locker Video

Activities:
Tours and Lockers
Contact Sheet 

Homework:
Contact Sheet
Materials due Monday

Today in Science 6/20

Have a great summer!!!

Today in Science 6/19

We are currently working on:
Reviewing for the Science Part 2 Mid-Term

Homework:  STUDY!!!
Science Mid-Term Part 2 will be tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/20

Today in Science 6/15

We are currently working on:
Reviewing for the Science Part 2 Mid-Term
Homework:
-"Human Body Systems Review" Word Wise
-Science Mid-Term Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 6/20

Today in Science 6/14

We are currently working on:
The Digestive System Quiz Today

Homework:
-"Human Body Systems Review" Word Search
-Science Mid-Term Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 6/20

Today in Science 6/13

We are currently working on:
The Digestive System

Homework:
-"Human Body Systems Review" Crossword Puzzle
-Digestive System Vocab quiz tomorrow, Thurs. 6/14
-Science Mid-Term Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 6/20

Today in Science 6/12

We are currently working on:
The Digestive System

Homework:
-"Human Body Systems Review" Crossword Puzzle
-Digestive System Vocab quiz on Thurs. 6/14
-Science Mid-Term Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 6/20

Today in Science 6/11

We are currently working on:
The Digestive System

Homework:
-Final Review "Vocab Test"
-Digestive System Vocab quiz on Thurs. 6/14

Today in Science 6/8

We are currently working on:
The Digestive System

Homework:
None

Today in Science 6/7

We are currently working on:
Nervous System Test

Homework:
None

Today in Science 6/6

We are currently working on:
The Nervous System

Homework:
-Nervous System Review Sheet
-Test tomorrow (6/7)

Today in Science 6/5

We are currently working on:
The Nervous System

Homework:
-Nervous System Review Sheet
-Test on Thursday (6/7)

Today in Science 6/4

We are currently working on:
The Nervous System

Homework:
Nervous System Review Sheet

Today in Science 6/1

We are currently working on:
The Nervous System

Homework:
None

Today in Science 5/31

We are currently working on:
The Nervous System
Homework:
None

Today in Science 5/30

We are currently working on:
Immune System Test Today!
Begin Nervous System tomorrow!

Homework:
None

Today in Science 5/29

We are currently working on:
Immune System Review

Homework:
Immune System Test tomorrow, Wednesday 5/30

Today in Science 5/25

We are currently working on:
Immune System

Homework:
Immune System Test on Wednesday 5/30

Today in Science 5/24

We are currently working on:
Immune System:  Non-infectious Diseases

Homework:
None

Today in Science 5/23

We are currently working on:
Immune System:  HIV & AIDS

Homework:
None

Today in Science 5/22

We are currently working on:
Immune System Vocabulary

Homework:
Lab Sheet due Wednesday 5/23

Today in Science 5/21

We are currently working on:
Immune System (Spreading Disease Lab)

Homework:
Respiratory/Excretory Test corrections due tomorrow (5/22)

Today in Science 5/18

We are currently working on:
Immune System
Homework:
Respiratory/Excretory Test corrections

Today in Science 5/17

We are currently working on:
Immune System
Homework:
-None

Today in Science 5/15

We are currently working on:
Respiratory/Excretory System Review
Homework:
-Respiratory/Excretory Test will be tomorrow! (Wed. 5/16)