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
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
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
~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
Thursday, September 26, 2013
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
~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
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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
~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
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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
~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
Monday, September 23, 2013
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
~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
Friday, September 20, 2013
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)
~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)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
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
~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
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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
~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
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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
~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
Monday, September 16, 2013
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
~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
Thursday, September 12, 2013
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 shoestwice 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
~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
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
~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.)
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
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Today in ELA 9/11
How does _____ see the world; How does the world see _____?
Learning Goals:
Identify Treacher Collins Syndrome
Explain a time where you felt left out of a group of people.
Illustrate a scene from Wonder
Vocabulary:
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Activities:
Research Treacher Collins Syndrome
Little Baby Face
Medline Plus
TreacherCollins.org
Read pages 1-5 aloud
Journal
Homework:
Read Pages 6-14
Complete Artful Artist Lit Role
Learning Goals:
Identify Treacher Collins Syndrome
Explain a time where you felt left out of a group of people.
Illustrate a scene from Wonder
Vocabulary:
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Activities:
Research Treacher Collins Syndrome
Little Baby Face
Medline Plus
TreacherCollins.org
Read pages 1-5 aloud
Journal
Homework:
Read Pages 6-14
Complete Artful Artist Lit Role
Today in ELA 9/11
Wonder by Natalie Merchant
Doctors have come from distant cities just to see me.
Stand over my bed, disbelieving what they're seeing.
They say I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation.
And as far as they see they can offer no explanation.
Newspapers ask intimate questions, want confessions.
They reach into my head to steal the glory of my story.
They say I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation.
And as far as they see they can offer no explanation.
O, I believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle,
Know this child will be able. Laughed as my body she lifted,
Know this child will be gifted with love, with patience and with faith.
She'll make her way.
People see me, I'm a challenge to your balance.
I'm over your heads, how I confound you and astound you
To know I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation.
And as far as you can see you can offer me no explanation.
O, I believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle.
Know this child will be able. Laughed as she came to my mother,
Know this child will not suffer, Laughed as my body she lifted,
Know this child will be gifted with love, with patience and with faith.
She'll make her way.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Today in ELA 9/10
Learning Goals:
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Activities:
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
Thought Bubble Goals
Homework:
Spelling 1st 5 sentences
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Activities:
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
Thought Bubble Goals
Homework:
Spelling 1st 5 sentences
Friday, September 6, 2013
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.
Activities:
Math LAT in AM
All About Me
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
Thought Bubble Goals
Homework:
Fluency Friday
Whatif
Last night, while I lay thinking here,
Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear
And pranced and partied all night long
And sang their same old Whatif song:
Whatif I'm dumb in school?
Whatif they've closed the swimming pol?
Whatif I get beat up?
Whatif there's poison in my cup?
Whatif I start to cry?
Whatif I get sick and die?
Whatif I flunk that test?
Whatif green hair grows on my chest?
Whatif nobody likes me?
Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?
Whatif I don't grow tall?
Whatif my head starts getting smaller?
Whatif the fish won't bite?
Whatif the wind tears up my kite?
Whatif they start a war?
Whatif my parents get divorced?
Whatif the bus is late?
Whatif my teeth don't grow in straight?
Whatif I tear my pants?
Whatif I never learn to dance?
Everything seems swell, and then
The nighttime Whatifs strike again!
- Shel Silverstein
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Activities:
Math LAT in AM
All About Me
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
Thought Bubble Goals
Homework:
Fluency Friday
Whatif
Last night, while I lay thinking here,
Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear
And pranced and partied all night long
And sang their same old Whatif song:
Whatif I'm dumb in school?
Whatif they've closed the swimming pol?
Whatif I get beat up?
Whatif there's poison in my cup?
Whatif I start to cry?
Whatif I get sick and die?
Whatif I flunk that test?
Whatif green hair grows on my chest?
Whatif nobody likes me?
Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?
Whatif I don't grow tall?
Whatif my head starts getting smaller?
Whatif the fish won't bite?
Whatif the wind tears up my kite?
Whatif they start a war?
Whatif my parents get divorced?
Whatif the bus is late?
Whatif my teeth don't grow in straight?
Whatif I tear my pants?
Whatif I never learn to dance?
Everything seems swell, and then
The nighttime Whatifs strike again!
- Shel Silverstein
Thursday, September 5, 2013
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.
Activities:
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
LAT Baseline in PM
Homework:
Finish Bio-Poem
Identify places and people at Pine Grove.
Practice opening lockers.
Become familiar with rules and policies at Pine Grove.
Activities:
P@ssw0rd
Bio-Poem
LAT Baseline in PM
Homework:
Finish Bio-Poem
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