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We are currently working on our Narrative Writing Piece

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Today in ELA 11/25

Learning Goals:
-See SS

Activities:
Morning Meeting
CNN
Mesopotamia Video
Test Review


Homework:
-Book Report Due 12/4

Thursday, November 21, 2013

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





Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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





Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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





Friday, November 15, 2013

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





Thursday, November 14, 2013

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





Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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





Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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





Friday, November 8, 2013

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





Thursday, November 7, 2013

Today in ELA 11/7


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





Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Today in ELA 11/6


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 





Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Today in ELA 11/5

 

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 





Monday, November 4, 2013

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





Friday, November 1, 2013