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WEEKS OF JUNE 6th - JUNE 17th
IMPORTANT DATES:
EA 3.2 ((Argumentative Letter) - Due Any day between Monday 6/13 amd Wednesday 6/15
Greek Olympics - Monday, June 13th
Greece Exam - Tuesday, June 14th
CBA Due by Thursday, June 16th
Monday, June 6th
Tuesday, June 7th
Wednesday, June 8th
Thursday, June 9th
Friday, June 10th
IMPORTANT DATES:
EA 3.2 ((Argumentative Letter) - Due Any day between Monday 6/13 amd Wednesday 6/15
Greek Olympics - Monday, June 13th
Greece Exam - Tuesday, June 14th
CBA Due by Thursday, June 16th
Monday, June 6th
- 3.14 - Persuasive Diction
Tuesday, June 7th
- Non-Fiction Book Project Work Time
Wednesday, June 8th
- Additional Research (if needed) for Persuasive letter
- Begin Draft of Persuasive Letter
Thursday, June 9th
- Draft and Final of Persuasive Letter (EA 3.2)
Friday, June 10th
- Field Day Schedule - Sign Yearbooks
WEEK OF MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd
Friday, June 3rd
Thursday, June 2nd
Wednesday, June 1st
Tuesday, May 31st
Friday, June 3rd
- 3.11 - Reading for examples of Pathos and Logos
- 3.12 - Citing Evidence
Thursday, June 2nd
- 3.11 - Americans First Letter - read for examples of Pathos of Logos
Wednesday, June 1st
- 3.10 - Write an additional supporting (body) paragraph on why the internet should be provided at school libraries
- Main Idea: Many teachers use the internet for things like Schoology, Powerschool, personal websites and sites that offer additional support (ex. Quizlet, etc.)
Tuesday, May 31st
- 3.10 - Looking at an example of an Argumentative letter
- Finding the claim, reasons and evidence
WEEK OF 5/23-5/28
Friday, May 27th
Thursday, May 26th
Wednesday, May 25th
Tuesday, May 24th
Monday, May 23rd
Friday, May 27th
- SpringBoard - 3.9 - EA 3.3 - Argumentative Writing - persuasive Letter
Thursday, May 26th
- Debates
Wednesday, May 25th
- Debates
Tuesday, May 24th
- Debate Prep
- Talking Points
- Counter arguments
- Graphic
Monday, May 23rd
- Debate Prep
- Talking Points
- Counter arguments
- Graphic
WEEK OF 5/16-5/20
Friday, May 20th
Tuesday, May 17th
Monday, May 16th
Friday, May 20th
- Debate prep - talking points & evidence (3)
- Counter arguments (3-4)
- Bibliographic Information
- Graphic to support ONE talking point
Tuesday, May 17th
- Debate Research
- Debate Groups (pros/cons)
Monday, May 16th
- Debate Research
WEEK OF 5/9/16 - 5/13/16
Monday, May 9th
Tuesday, May 10th
Wednesday, May 11th
Thursday, May 12th
Friday, May 13th
Monday, May 9th
- SpringBoard 3.8 - Preparing for a Debate - read Pro/Con Article on page 200-204, mark the text and take notes on talking points for your assigned position - prep for debate tomorrow
Tuesday, May 10th
- Debate on Social Networking for Teens
- Vote on topics for EA 3.1 Debates
Wednesday, May 11th
- Finalize debate topic
- Complete pages 206-207 in Springboard
Thursday, May 12th
- Debate on social networking for kids
Friday, May 13th
- Silent Reading (3rd trimester non fiction book)
- Book Talk Activity
Week of 5/2/16 - 5/8/16
Monday, May 2nd
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 1,2, 3
NO CLASS
Tuesday, May 3rd
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 4,5,6
6th Graders test During 5th Period
SpringBoard - 3.8 - Forming a Debate (Social Networking article - pros and cons)
Homework: none
Wednesday, May 4th
Regular Wednesday Schedule
Thursday, May 5th
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 1,2,3
NO CLASS
Friday, May 6th
Monday, May 2nd
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 1,2, 3
NO CLASS
Tuesday, May 3rd
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 4,5,6
6th Graders test During 5th Period
SpringBoard - 3.8 - Forming a Debate (Social Networking article - pros and cons)
Homework: none
Wednesday, May 4th
Regular Wednesday Schedule
Thursday, May 5th
TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 1,2,3
NO CLASS
Friday, May 6th
- TESTING SCHEDULE - Periods 4,5,6
- 6th Graders Testing During 4th Period
- SpringBoard - 3.8 - Social networking article - marking the text
Week of April 25-April 29th
Friday. April 29th
Thursday, April 28th
FIELD TRIP
Wednesday, April 27th
3.7 - Using Graphics in presentations -
Homework: None - field trip tomorrow
Tuesday, April 26th
Monday, April 25th
Friday. April 29th
- Field trip review
- 3.7 - A graphic is worth a thousand... - read about ereaders and practiced making graphics
Thursday, April 28th
FIELD TRIP
Wednesday, April 27th
3.7 - Using Graphics in presentations -
Homework: None - field trip tomorrow
Tuesday, April 26th
- 3.6 - the Formality of it all - style and tone
Monday, April 25th
- Field trip reminders - wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes, bring $8.00 (cash and exact change) for lunch, spending money optional.
- Evaluating sources and Check Your Understanding
Week of April 11-April 15
Monday, April 11th
Tuesday, April 12th
Wednesday, April 13th
Monday, April 11th
- Today in LA we went over Han Dynasty Contact Notes in prep. for the test tomorrow and Wednesday
Tuesday, April 12th
- China Presentations
Wednesday, April 13th
- Last of the China Presentations
WEEK OF APRIL 4-APRIL 8
Monday, April 4
*you will have a substitute because I am with the 8th graders at the Capitol
Preposition worksheet
3.4 - read and annotate Pop Warner Football article and complete quick write in Interactive Notebook
Homework: complete preposition worksheet, if needed. SS paper due tomorrow
Tuesday, April 5th
Wednesday, April 6th
Thursday, April 7th
Friday, April 8th
WEEK of March 28-April 1
Monday, March 28th
Tuesday, March 29th
Wednesday, March 30th
Thursday, March 31st
Friday, April 1st
Monday, April 4
*you will have a substitute because I am with the 8th graders at the Capitol
Preposition worksheet
3.4 - read and annotate Pop Warner Football article and complete quick write in Interactive Notebook
Homework: complete preposition worksheet, if needed. SS paper due tomorrow
Tuesday, April 5th
- Introduce 3rd Trimester Reading Plan (see above)
- Review and correct preposition worksheet
Wednesday, April 6th
- 3.4 - write a claim (opinion) about youth sports and support it with evidence for the text - preparation for philosophical chairs debate (tomorrow)
Thursday, April 7th
- Philosophical Chairs Debate
Friday, April 8th
- Reading Plan due for 3rd trimester
- Self-Evaluation of philosophical debate (3.4 - page 181)
WEEK of March 28-April 1
Monday, March 28th
- Activity 3.3 - Peanuts and Pennies - making a claim
Tuesday, March 29th
- Peanuts and Pennies - Value Voting "Debate"
Wednesday, March 30th
- Activity 3.4 - sports controversies - finding reasons and evidence
Thursday, March 31st
- Activity 3.4 - sports controversies - finding reasons and evidence, types of evidence
Friday, April 1st
- Many students will be gone for band so we may silently read or work on China research
WEEK OF Tuesday, March 22-Friday, March 25
Tuesday, March 22nd
Wednesday, March 23rd
Thursday, March 24th
Friday, March 25th
Tuesday, March 22nd
- Activity 3.1 - What is a controversy? How do we communicate to convince?
- Unpack EA 3.1 - Debate
Wednesday, March 23rd
- Activity 3.2 - What is argumentation? What is a controversy?
Thursday, March 24th
- Activity 3.2 - What is argumentation? What is a controversy?
Friday, March 25th
- Activity 3.3 - Peanut Controversy
Week of Monday, March 14th - Friday, March 18th
Monday, March 14th
Tuesday, March 15th
Wednesday, March 16th
Thursday, March 17th
Friday, March 18th
Monday, March 14th
- Work on Completing rough draft of EA 2.2
- Self and Peer Edit
- Begin Final Draft (typed)
Tuesday, March 15th
- Mini Bibliography lesson
- Self/Peer Edit EA 2.2
Wednesday, March 16th
- Final Draft Work Time
Thursday, March 17th
- Final Draft Work Time
- Movie: Temple Grandin
Friday, March 18th
- EA 2.2 Due Today!
- Finish Temple Grandin Movie
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Monday, March 7
Tuesday, March 8th
Book Project (Character in a Bag Due Friday 3/11)
Wednesday, March 9th
Thursday, March 10th
Friday, March 11th
- Work on Introduction and Thesis statement for EA 2.2
Tuesday, March 8th
- Work on Body Paragraph 1 (Textual Evidence from SpringBoard Book - see 2.18-2.21 above)
Book Project (Character in a Bag Due Friday 3/11)
Wednesday, March 9th
- EA 2.2 - Paragraphs 3 & 4 (examples of how pets change your life and examples of how pets impact people from research) - Group Paragraph and then time to work on your own.
Thursday, March 10th
- EA 2.2 - Paragraphs 4 & 5 (examples from research and conclusion) - example paragraph together and then work on your own. Sample paragraphs are in PDFs below.
Friday, March 11th
- Book Project Presentations
- Work on EA 2.2, if time - Sample paragraphs are in PDFs below.
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WEEK OF 2/29/16 - 3/4/16
Monday, February 26th
Tuesday, March 1st
EA 2.2 Note-taking sheet due Thursday 3/3
Wednesday, March 2nd
Thursday, March 3rd
Friday, March 4th
Monday, February 26th
- EA 2.2 - Read and Score exemplar examples
- Begin Gathering Textual Evidence from SpringBoard
Tuesday, March 1st
- personal Experience Notes for EA2.2 (how animals have helped you or someone you know) due!
- Research time for EA2.2 - how animals help people and improve their lives (note-taking)
EA 2.2 Note-taking sheet due Thursday 3/3
Wednesday, March 2nd
- Share Chinese Story Books
- Pet/Stuffed Animal Sharing
Thursday, March 3rd
- Complete note-taking sheet for EA2.2
- Create themes for each section on the organizer (as a class)
Friday, March 4th
- Go Over Book Project - Character in a Bag
Week of 2/22/16 - 2/26/16
Monday. February 22nd
Tuesday, February 23rd
Wednesday, February 24th
Thursday, February 25th
Friday, February 26th
Homework:
Monday. February 22nd
- 2.21 - Synthesizing Temple's Story - watched movie clips and took notes in double-sided journal entries
Tuesday, February 23rd
- 2.21 - Synthesizing Temple's Story (clips and notes)
- TED Talk - Temple Grandin
Wednesday, February 24th
- 2.21 - Synthesizing Temple's Story - completed the activity in class
- Discussion on Reading strategies
Thursday, February 25th
- Temple Grandin - Autobiography and Bibliography - close read
Friday, February 26th
Homework:
Week of 2/8-2/12
Monday, February 8th
Tuesday, February 9th
Wednesday, February 10th
Thursday, February 11th
Friday, February 12th
Monday, February 8th
- Update Independent Reading Contract?
- Activity 2.19 - Saying Goodbye - read and mark the text
Tuesday, February 9th
- 2.19 - Writing Prompt - What do we love about and learn from pets? - Include topic sentence or thesis, supporting sentences, commentary, and textual evidence
Wednesday, February 10th
- 2.20 - Dogs Make Us Human - read and annotate/summarize the text
Thursday, February 11th
- Book Talk Due
Friday, February 12th
- 2.20 - Research and KWL Chart
WEEK of 2/1 - 2/5
Monday, February 1st
Tuesday, February 2nd - Groundhog Day! Early Spring - yahoo!
Wednesday, February 3rd
Thursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Monday, February 1st
- Expository Introduction Paragraph Due (share and edit in class)
- Look at Expository Essay Example and find elements
Tuesday, February 2nd - Groundhog Day! Early Spring - yahoo!
- Expository Text Example - Cats Make Great Pets
- Collaborative Writing - Write a supporting paragraph about a character from Holes and how they have changed (in groups)
Wednesday, February 3rd
- Expository Text Example - Cats Make Great Pets - examples of topic sentences, supporting details and commentary, conclusions
- Collaborative Writing - Write a supporting paragraph about a character from Holes and how they have changed (in groups)
Thursday, February 4th
- SpringBoard 2.18 - Traveling With Charlie - Literary Non-Fiction
- Reading Strategy: Diffusing, chunking, close reading
Friday, February 5th
- SpringBoard 2.18 - Traveling with Charlie - After reading activities
- Book Talk - Characterization
Week of 1/25-1/29
Monday, January 25th
Tuesday, January 26th
Wednesday, January 27th
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 28th
Friday, January 29th
Monday, January 25th
- 2.15 - Changing Genres - looking at the parts of an Expository Text (The Little Mermaid)
Tuesday, January 26th
- 2.16 - Explaining and Interpreting Change - complete pages 134-137
Wednesday, January 27th
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 28th
- Smarter Balanced Interim Testing - ELA -Research
Friday, January 29th
- SB - 2.17 - Writing and Changing Together
WEEK OF 1/19-1/22
Friday, January 22nd
Thursday, January 21st
Wednesday, January 20th
Tuesday, January 19th
Friday, January 22nd
- 2.15 - parts of an Expository Essay - compare poem and essay about "The Little Mermaid" and mark text for parts of an expository essay
Thursday, January 21st
- Share Frame Poems
- 2.15 - Close Read: the "real" Little Mermaid" Conclusion by Hans Christian Anderson
Wednesday, January 20th
- Completed Activity 2.14 - negative and positive connotations of change
- Completed Frame Poem
Tuesday, January 19th
- Short Story Due (if not turned in last Friday)
- Preview Embedded Assessment 2.2 (EA 2.2) - Writing an Expository Essay
- Connotation and Denotation
WEEK OF 1/11/16 - 1/16/16
Friday, January 15th
Thursday, January 14th
Wednesday, January 13th
Tuesday, January 12th
Monday, January 11th
Friday, January 15th
- Short Story Due for Treat
- Silent Reading time
Thursday, January 14th
- Short Story Final Draft - due tomorrow OR Tuesday!!
- Library/Silent Reading
Wednesday, January 13th
- Short Story work time - typing Final Draft
Tuesday, January 12th
- Short Story - Drafting and Editing/Revising
Monday, January 11th
- Work on Rough Draft of Short Story
- Self/Peer Edit - should be ready to type final by Wednesday
WEEK OF 1/4/16 - 1/8/16
Friday, January 8th
Thursday, January 7th
Wednesday, January 6th
Tuesday, January 5th
Monday, January 4th
Friday, January 8th
- Independent Reading Contract
- Short Story Rough Draft Work time
Thursday, January 7th
- Plot diagram and character sheets DUE TODAY
- Rough draft writing time
Wednesday, January 6th
- Short Story - Plot diagram and Character development sheets
Tuesday, January 5th
- Short Story Idea Brainstorming
- Complete pages 83-84 in SpringBoard (finish tomorrow)
Monday, January 4th
- Clear Communication - Headlines (decipher and rewrite)
- Short Story - review scoring guide for EA 1.2
Thursday, December 17th and Friday, December 19th
Wednesday. December 16th
Tuesday, December 15th
Monday, December 14th
Friday, December 11th
Thursday, December 10th
Wednesday, December 9th
Tuesday, December 8th
Monday, December 7th
Friday, December 4th
Thursday, December 3rd
Wednesday, December 2
Activity 1.17 - short story:the Treasure of Lemon Brown
Focus on elements of a plot and resolutions
Homework: none (guest teacher tomorrow - be good :)!)
Tuesday, December 1
Check in on Eleven Dialogue
Homework presentation in library
Homework: none
Monday, November 30th
- Interview presentations (Thursday)
- Holes - movie (Thursday and Friday
Wednesday. December 16th
- Character Interview Prep.
Tuesday, December 15th
- Egypt work time
Monday, December 14th
- Egypt - read and Notes
Friday, December 11th
- News interview packet - complete
Thursday, December 10th
- News Interview with character from a story we have read
- reporter's questions - packet
Wednesday, December 9th
- Egypt Project Work time
- Notecards for presentation, plan for trifold, etc.
Tuesday, December 8th
- Egypt Project Research Paper Due
- Tomb Painting
Monday, December 7th
- Egypt Project Guidelines and timeline review
- Change Seats
Friday, December 4th
- Complete writing prompt from yesterday, if needed
- Rikki Tikki Tavi and Elements of Plot
Thursday, December 3rd
- Activity 1.17 - Complete questions 4-7
- Activity 1.17 complete a plot diagram of the Treasure of Lemon Brown
- 1.17 - Writing Prompt - complete an 'alternate ending' for the Treasure of Lemon Brown.
Wednesday, December 2
Activity 1.17 - short story:the Treasure of Lemon Brown
Focus on elements of a plot and resolutions
Homework: none (guest teacher tomorrow - be good :)!)
Tuesday, December 1
Check in on Eleven Dialogue
Homework presentation in library
Homework: none
Monday, November 30th
- Eleven - Activity 1.16 - Day of Change
- Complete pages 68-69 #4-6
- Writing Prompt - In Interactive Notebook - Rachel's Dialogue with another character