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