Today in ELA 10/31

Halloween

Activities:
Assembly
Parade

Homework:
None

Today in ELA 10/30

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Closing
How to End a Narrative Essay
Memorable Endings
Learn Zillion Video

Publish
Finish Typing 
Print and Staple Final Copy on Top

Homework:
Create a cover page for your narrative

Science Blog

Today in ELA 10/29

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

First Draft
Use your story mountain

Closing
How to End a Narrative Essay
Memorable Endings
Learn Zillion Video

Homework:
Spelling- 2nd 5 Sentences 

Science Blog

Today in ELA 10/28

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

First Draft
Use your story mountain

Don't Forget...
Sensory Details (Touch, Smell, Hear, Taste & Sight)
Dialogue
Stay in the Moment
Thoughts & Feelings

Homework:
Spelling- 1st 5 Sentences 
Finish your body paragraph (story)

Today in ELA 10/27

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

First Draft
Use your story mountain

Homework:
Spelling- Rewrite & ABC Order

Today in ELA 10/23

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Leads
Use one of the 6 types of leads to begin your narrative

Thesis Statement
Incorporate the inspirational quote into the last sentence of your lead

Homework:
None- Have a great weekend!

Today in ELA 10/22

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Dialogue
Add dialogue to your story mountain

Leads
Use one of the 6 types of leads to begin your narrative

Homework:
Finish Lead for your narrative

Today in ELA 10/21

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
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. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Brainstorming
List small moments for each prompt

Story Mountain
Top- External Events
Bottom- Internal Thoughts/Feelings

Homework:
Complete a Story Mountain for your narrative

Today in ELA 10/20

I can...
~summarize a text and leave out my personal opinion.
~identify an author's tone and produce clear, coherent writing in which style is appropriate.

Writing Workshop:
SWBS Four Square
Hoot Chapter 4
Write Summary
Tone

Homework:
Change the tone of Roy's Letter to Dana

Today in ELA 10/17

I can...
use precise words and phrases and sensory details and language to convey experiences and events.

Writing Workshop:

SWBS

Homework:
None

Today in ELA 10/16

I can:
investigate owls using the lib guide.
write a narrative describing specific details of an owl.  


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

Writing Workshop:
Owl Narrative- Final Copy
Typing Tutor

Homework:
Finish Final Copy of Narrative and Paper Plate Owl 

Today in ELA 10/15

I can:
investigate owls using the lib guide.
write a narrative describing specific details of an owl.  


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

Writing Workshop:
LibGuide
Owl Bubble Map- Unique Characteristics
Owl Narrative- Final Copy
Paper Plate Owl

Homework:
Finish Final Copy of Narrative and Paper Plate Owl 

Today in ELA 10/14

I can:
identify traits of owls.
investigate owls using the lib guide.
write a narrative describing specific details of an owl.  


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

Activities:
LibGuide
Owl Bubble Map- Unique Characteristics

Homework:
Choose an owl for tomorrow's research and write a paragraph that explains why you chose it.  

Today in ELA 10/10

I can:
identify traits of owls.
investigate owls using the lib guide.
make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.


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

Activities:
LibGuide
Owl Bubble Map- Unique Characteristics

Homework:
Choose an owl for tomorrow's research and write a paragraph that explains why you chose it.  

Today in ELA 10/9

I can:
identify traits of owls.
investigate owls using the lib guide.
make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.

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

Activities:
LibGuide
Owl Bubble Map- Unique Characteristics

Homework:
Choose an Owl and write a paragraph telling why you chose it

Today in ELA 10/8

I Can...

be guided by the question, "What is my story really about?" and tell my story in a new way. 
plan and rehearse my new draft in ways that will hint at the larger meaning, early on in the story, and develop that deeper meaning throughout the rest of the story. 


Writing Workshop Activities:
Story Telling Your Mountain
Dialogue (4 speech bubbles)
Paragraphing Beginning, Middle & End
     -or-
Symbolism


Homework:

- Finish Paragraphing (Symbolism- for those ready to move on)

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/7

I Can...

be guided by the question, "What is my story really about?" and tell my story in a new way. 
plan and rehearse my new draft in ways that will hint at the larger meaning, early on in the story, and develop that deeper meaning throughout the rest of the story. 


Writing Workshop Activities:
External Story/Internal Story Mountain
Story Telling Your Mountain


Homework:

- Finish Story Mountain and have 2 people sign off on your story telling.  

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/6

I Can...

use my writer's notebook as a place to practice the techniques and skills I want to see in my writing.  


Writing Workshop Activities:
Spelling Pretest
Personal Demonstration
Choose a Technique and Practice


Homework:

- Choose a "new" technique and practice.  Rewrite/Add to 3 different writing exerpts.  

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/3

Welcome Ms. Gabriel

Learning Goals:

~Celebrate and Reflect on our writing. 
~Share pieces we are proud of. 


Writing Workshop Activities:
Spelling Test
Sharing
Reflections/Celebrations 


Homework:

- Finish Biome Project (Due Monday)

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/2

Learning Goals:

~Research for Biome Project on Laptops  


Writing Workshop Activities:

Notes
Collect details and descriptions associated with the biome you have chosen


Mrs. Hill's Website


Homework:

-Continue with your biome project.  It is due on Monday, October 6th

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.2, RL. 6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3.

Today in ELA 10/1

Learning Goals:

~Aim to get a first draft down, regardless of whether it is your best writing or not.   


Writing Workshop Activities:

Flash Draft

• Relive the story in your mind before starting to write.
• Work silently and intently.
• Hold yourself to the highest of standards.

Be Sure to Include:

• Thoughts and Feelings
• Dialogue
• Sensory Details

Homework:

-Finish Flash-Draft Reflection Sheet

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.2, RL. 6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3.