Today in ELA 12/19

Activities:
See SS Postcard Project
Finish Chapter 10, EG

Homework:
~Spelling: ABC Order 
Test Tomorrow...Use SPELLING CITY

Today in ELA 12/18

Activities:
See SS Postcard Project
Chapter 10, EG

Homework:
~Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 12/17

Activities:
See SS Postcard Project


Homework:
~Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 12/16

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


Activities:
Spelling PreTest
EG Chapter 9


Homework:
~Spelling: Rewrite

Today in ELA 12/10

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


Activities:
CNN News
SWBS
Summarize EG Chapter 5
Chapter 6 Summary


Homework:
~Finish Summarizer Role for Chapter 5 (Eyelashes and Ceremony)
~Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 12/5

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


Activities:
CNN News
Word Wizard in Journal- 2 Words
Discussion Director
Read Egypt Game Chapter 4 Together (In Small Groups/Partners)
Discussion Director- Chapter 4


Homework:
~Finish Discussion Director Role for Chapter 4
~Spelling: ABC Order

Today in ELA 12/4

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


Activities:
CNN News
Connection in Journal- T2S
Read Egypt Game Chapter 3 Together (In Small Groups/Partners)
Word Wizard- Chapter 3


Homework:
~Finish Word Wizard Role for Chapter 3
~Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences
~Book Report was due today

Today in ELA 12/3

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


Activities:
CNN News
Connection in Journal- T2S
Read Egypt Game Chapter 2 Together (In Small Groups/Partners)
Connector Role- Chapter 2


Homework:
~Finish Connector Role for Chapter 2
~Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences
~Book Report Due Tomorrow

Today in ELA 12/2

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


Activities:
CNN News
Spelling PreTest
Read Egypt Game Chapter 1 Together (In Group)
Connector Role

Homework:
~Connector Role
~Spelling Rewrite

Today in ELA 11/26

Activities:
Aladdin

Homework:
-Adventure Book Report Due 12/4

Today in ELA 11/25

Learning Goals:
-See SS

Activities:
Morning Meeting
CNN
Mesopotamia Video
Test Review


Homework:
-Book Report Due 12/4

Today in ELA 11/21

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly & Peer Editing
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book
Spelling: ABC Order

Today in ELA 11/20

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly & Peer Editing
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 11/19

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly & Peer Editing
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book
Spelling: 1st 10 Sentences

Today in ELA 11/18

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
Morning Meeting
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book
Spelling: Rewrite 3xs Each

Today in ELA 11/15

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly & Peer Editing
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book

Today in ELA 11/14

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language.
~Incorporate dialogue using correct punctuation. 
~Complete the editing checklist upon completing typed copy.

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly & Peer Editing
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book

Today in ELA 11/13

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language. 

Activities:
First Things First- Quarterly
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book

Today in ELA 11/12

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language. 

Activities:
Morning Meeting
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book

Today in ELA 11/8

Learning Goals:

~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (1st Quarterly)
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Rough Draft
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Read Adventure Book

Today in ELA 11/7

Student Survey

Learning Goals:
~Write a narrative essay that incorporates descriptive language. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (1st Quarterly)
CNN
Journal Entry
Narrative- Write Intro
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Spelling: ABC Order

Today in ELA 11/6

Student Survey

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (1st Quarterly)
CNN
Journal Entry- Animal Self-Portrait
Narrative- Plan (4 Square)
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences 

Today in ELA 11/5

 

Student Survey

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (1st Quarterly)
CNN
Journal Entry- Animal Self-Portrait
Wonder (Audio)
Narrative- Plan
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences 

Today in ELA 11/4

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Morning Meeting
CNN
Journal Entry- Animal Self-Portrait
Wonder (Audio)
Narrative- Plan
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
2. Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

Homework:
Spelling:Rewrite 3Xs

11/1

Homework:
Wonder: Read pg 261-281

Today in ELA 10/31

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (4 types of sentences)
CNN-Journal Entry
Artifact Writing Piece (Tea Dyeing)
Wonder (August- Read for Meaning)
August is totally excited about the nature retreat.
Auggie brought Baboo with him (on the retreat) in case he got scared at night. 
August was really uncomfortable on the retreat. 
Adjective Paragraph

Homework:
Spelling ABC Order

Today in ELA 10/30

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (4 types of sentences)
CNN-Journal Entry
2. Why was a tunnel built under the Bosphorus Strait? According to the report, what features of this tunnel help reduce the effects of seismic activity? 
Artifact Writing Piece (Tea Dyeing)
Wonder (August- Read for Meaning)
August is totally excited about the nature retreat.
Auggie brought Baboo with him (on the retreat) in case he got scared at night. 
August was really uncomfortable on the retreat. 
Listen to August 

Homework:
Spelling 2nd 5 Sentences
Wonder: Finish Reading up to p. 274

Today in ELA 10/29

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
1st Things 1st (4 types of sentences)
CNN-Journal Entry
Artifact Writing Piece (Impressionistic Poetry)
Print Poem

Homework:
Spelling 1st 5 Sentences
Wonder: Finish Reading up to p. 260

Today in ELA 10/28

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
CNN
Impressionistic Poetry (Model)
Artifact Writing Piece (Impressionistic Poetry) 

Homework:
Spelling: Rewrite 3Xs

Today in ELA 10/24

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Websites:
CNY History
Syracuse Then and Now
Salt District
Yestercuse
Village of Minoa

Activities:
CNN
Artifact Writing Piece

Homework:
Wonder: Finish Reading Miranda
Complete Story Planner
(Be creative...Don't forget to include your object.) 

Today in ELA 10/23

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

AUGUST

Activities:
CNN
August "Discussion Director" (PM)
Artifact Bags
Artifact Writing Piece

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sent
Wonder: Read p. 236-246

Today in ELA 10/22

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

AUGUST

Activities:
CNN
August "Discussion Director" (AM)
Artifact Bags
Artifact Writing Piece
Listen to August

Homework:
Spelling: 1st 5 Sent
August make 3 connections in Reading Journal

Today in ELA 10/21

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

AUGUST

Activities:
CNN
August "Discussion Director"
Artifact Bags
Artifact Creative Writing Piece
Listen to August

Homework:
Spelling: Rewrite 3Xs

Today in ELA 10/18

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

AUGUST

Activities:
CNN
August "Discussion Director"
Artifact Bags
Friendly Letters- Final Copy
Listen to August

Homework:
None

Today in ELA 10/17

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

AUGUST

Activities:
CNN
Justin "Connecting"
Artifact Bags
Friendly Letters

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences
Wonder: Finish Reading 205-215

Today in ELA 10/16

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Justin Preview
Artifact Bag
Friendly Letters

Homework:
Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences
Wonder: Finish Reading Justin

Today in ELA 10/15

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Artifact Bag
PreTest
Jack Quiz
Justin Preview

Homework:
Spelling Rewrite
Wonder: Read 187-195

Today in ELA 10/10

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Artifact Bag
Connector Role

Nouns-Verbs-Adjectives

Homework:
Artifact bag due Monday
Wonder- Finish Jack

Today in ELA 10/9

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Connector Role

Nouns-Verbs-Adjectives

Homework:
Spelling: ABC Order - Test Tomorrow

Today in ELA 10/8

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Summer Quiz (AM)

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences
Wonder- p. 144-154

Today in ELA 10/7

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

JACK

Activities:
Spelling PreTest
Summer Quiz
Connector Role

Nouns

Homework:
Spelling: Rewrite 3Xs Each
Wonder- p. 134-143

Today in ELA 10/3

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

SUMMER

Activities:
Via Character Notes (AM)
 Read- Summer
Beautiful Lyrics

Homework:
Spelling: ABC Order (Test Tomorrow)
Wonder- Finish Reading Summer by Monday (Quiz to Follow)

Today in ELA 10/2

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

SUMMER

Activities:
Via Character Notes
Lit Roles- Connector
Easy Bib




Beautiful Lyrics

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences 

Today in ELA 10/1

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

VIA

Activities:
Via Questions
Punnett Square
Lit Roles- Connector




Space Oddity Connection

Homework:
Read Wonder: Finish Via
Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences 

Today in ELA 9/30

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Spelling PreTest
Finish August Quiz (AM)
Via Questions
Lit Roles

Homework:
Read Wonder pg 100-110
Spelling: Rewrite 3Xs

Today in ELA 9/27

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Spelling Test
Finish August Quiz
Via

Homework:
Read Wonder pg 81-99

Today in ELA 9/26

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Wonder: Character Notes for August 
Problems and Resolutions
August Quiz
Via

Homework:
Spelling: ABC Order
Polished Paragraph Due Tomorrow

Today in ELA 9/25

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Wonder: Character Notes for August 
Problems and Resolutions
Predictions

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 9/24

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Picture Day!

Activities:
Wonder Pages 61-67 (Comprehension Questions)
Choose Kind Graffiti
Team Science Experiment

Homework:
Spelling: 1st 5 Sentences
Wonder: Read Pages 68-80

Today in ELA 9/23

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

How does ____ view the world? How does the world view ____?

Activities:
Spelling PreTest
Wonder Pages 61-67
Comprehension Questions

Homework:
Spelling:Rewrite 

Today in ELA 9/20

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

How does ____ view the world? How does the world view ____?

Activities:
Spelling Test
Silhouettes
Wonder Pages 61-67
Comprehension Questions

Homework:
Finish Picture Dictionary (SS)

Today in ELA 9/19

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder.
~Use strategies to become an active reader.

How does ____ view the world? How does the world view ____?

Activities:
SRI~ In Computer Lab

Inferring Questions:
Why do you think August cut his braid?
Why was Via upset that he had cut his braid?
What might be going on with Via at this point?

Homework:
Polished Paragraph Due Tomorrow
Spelling Test Tomorrow~ ABC Order

Today in ELA 9/18

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

How does ____ view the world? How does the world view ____?

Activities:
Spelling
Precept- August's Feelings vs Julian's Feelings
Your Feelings
Wonder Pages 49-60

Inferring Questions:
Why do you think August cut his braid?
Why was Via upset that he had cut his braid?
What might be going on with Via at this point?

Change Your Life- By Little Mix

Homework:
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be and why? (On Lined Paper)
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences

Today in ELA 9/17

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Spelling
Parts of a Paragraph
Polished Paragraph Assignment #1
Wonder Pages 37-48
Precept- August's Feelings vs Julian's Feelings

Vocab:
semester
Wall Street
apprentice
precept
motto

Homework:
Finish Reading

Today in ELA 9/16

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Activities:
Spelling PreTest
Read Pages 27-34
Polished Paragraph/Connector Role

Inferring Questions: 
What are some of the ways Julian shows that he isn't going to be a friend to August?
How has Julian prejudged August? Why has he made these judgments?
How do you think August felt when Julian asked if he'd been in a fire?
How do you think August felt when Jack held the door for him and looked him in the face?
Why is this chapter named "The Deal?"

Homework:
Read Pages 35-36
Answer questions on the worksheet provided

Today in ELA 9/13

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Inferring Questions:
Who is Via? Why do you think she yells at kids when they
make noises at August?
What do you think August means when he says that his
parents see him as extraordinary?
Why do you think August is so focused on the birthday
parties he has been invited to? Why would being invited be
so important to him?
Why did the room get quiet when August was born?
What did the nurse mean when she said, “Everyone born of
God overcometh the world”?
Why do you think August describes his family at the end of
the chapter?

Homework:
Fluency Friday
Read p. 19-26


Most of us are familiar with Star Wars, and get ready for a ton of Star Wars references in the book. Auggie says that he and Christopher used to play with toy lightsabers, probably something like these. (I think I have a couple of these at home!)


Dragon Rider is a book by Cornelia Funke, who also wrote Inheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath. Imagine reading this when you were six years old. That's kindergarten!

I wish I had some red Adidas shoes like Mr. Tushman.

Rubik's Cube was a popular toy in the 1980s, and no, I could never solve it on my own. Here's the original one plus one made with mirrors like Mr. Tushman has on his desk.
 
Mr. T. was a big time celebrity in the 1980s. He was on the original A-Team TV show. He was also a boxer in one of the Rocky movies, Rocky III. One of his famous catchphrases was, "I pity the fool who ..." followed by some sort of description. Something like, "I pity the fool who doesn't read books!"

Auggie says that Charlotte is wearing green Crocs, probably something like these. Is it important that Auggie has already mentioned other people's shoes twice three times? (I forgot about noticing Mrs. G's brown sandals with the purple flowers.) Does that tell us something about him?

So what is the difference between a tuba and a baritone? Is it worth getting in an argument while giving a school tour? Can you tell the difference? Can you tell which is which?
 
*All images linked to their source.

http://mrwreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/wonder-pages-1-26.html

Today in ELA 9/12

Learning Goals:
~Identify figurative language, key vocabulary and important events in Wonder.
~Respond to comprehension questions about the novel Wonder.
~Make Inferences about events, situations and people in Wonder. 
~Use strategies to become an active reader. 

Vocabulary:
Ordinary
Extraordinary
Connecticut
Manhattan
cleft palate
anomalies
hysterical

Figurative Language:  (Find the _________on page _______.)
Find the metaphor on page 6. 
Find the hyperbole on page 7. 

Important Events:
List important events that have occurred in the novel? 

Comprehension Questions:
If August could have one wish, what would it be?
How does August know that Via doesn’t see him as ordinary?
What grade will August be in soon?
Why hasn’t August been to school before?
How many surgeries has August had since he was born?
What did his mother do as a career?
How old is Via?
What was unusual about the nurse in the delivery room?
What did August’s mom say she noticed about him when she
saw him for the first time?

Inferring Questions:
Who is Via? Why do you think she yells at kids when they
make noises at August?
What do you think August means when he says that his
parents see him as extraordinary?
Why do you think August is so focused on the birthday
parties he has been invited to? Why would being invited be
so important to him?
Why did the room get quiet when August was born?
What did the nurse mean when she said, “Everyone born of
God overcometh the world”?
Why do you think August describes his family at the end of
the chapter?

Homework:
Writing prompt - If you could have just one wish, what would
it be? How does your wish stack up against August’s wish?



Wonder Pages 1-7

Ever hear stories about a genie in a magic lamp? This is what a magic lamp might look like.

Doogie Howser was a TV show in the 1980s and 1990s about a genius kid who becomes a doctor at age 16. What does it tell you about the doctor when Auggie was born if his parents kept calling him Doogie? (Um, Doogie's the one in the front.)

*All images linked to their source.

Info borrowed from http://mrwreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/wonder-pages-1-26.html