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.