Today in Team Literacy

Narrative Goal:
I can write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique, where I use precise words, phrases, sensory details and language to convey experiences and events.

I Can:

~write my best personal narrative, or personal story.
~study the strategies used in texts others have written.


WOW!!! How can we connect this to our writing?

Writing Workshop Activities:
Notes- How to Write Powerful Narratives
Brainstorm Memorable People and Events Associated with Them

Homework:

-Make a list of the most memorable people in your life and events associated with them.  

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

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 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 11/7

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 11/5

 

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