Friday, June 8
- Continue reading Flowers For Algernon
- Begin movie: "Phenomenon"
Thursday, June 7
- Response Question
- Discuss
- Maze Challenge
- Begin reading Flowers For Algernon
Wednesday, June 6
- "IQ"
- Activity: Rorschach Ink Blot Test
Tuesday, June 5
***Fisnish NWEA Testing***
Monday, June 4
***NWEA Testing***
Friday, June 1
***NWEA Testing***
Thursday, May 31
- Read articles: "Humungous Hoaxes" and "Idiotic Inventions"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes per column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Wednesday, May 30
***NWEA Testing***
Tuesday, May 29
- Finish watching The Odyssey
Monday, May 28 ***No school (Memorial Day)***
Friday, May 25
- continue watching The Odyssey
Thursday, May 24
- continue watching The Odyssey
Wednesday, May 23
- Begin movie: The Odyssey
Tuesday, May 22
- Test: Ulysses
- XC Puzzles
Monday, May 21
***Test on Ulysses next Tuesday (5/22)***
- Review game for test on Ulysses
Friday, May 18
***Test on Ulysses next Tuesday (5/22)***
- Check-in Test Review (crossword)
- Discuss/revise
- Notebook Quiz
Thursday, May 17
***Test on Ulysses next Tuesday (5/22)***
- Check-in NBE #17 -- Questions: The Return
- discuss/revise
- Test Review (crossword)
Wednesday, May 16
***Test on Ulysses next Tuesday (5/22)***
- NBE #17 -- Questions: The Return
- Study Guide for test on Ulysses
| ulysses_--_study_guide_for_test.docx |
Tuesday, May 15
***Test on Ulysses next Tuesday (5/22)***
- Finish reading "The Return"
- NBE #18 -- Personality Traits
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--__nbe_17__--_questions_for_the_return.docx |
| ulysses_--_personality_traits__list_and_chart_.docx |
Monday, May 14
- Finish "Clash of the Gods" Part I (History Channel's re-cap of Ulysses' story)
Friday, May 11
***1/2 day for students*** (entire school is watching the movie, Wonder)
Thursday, May 10
- Finish "Clash of the Gods" Part II (History Channel's re-cap of Ulysses' story) ***We're watching Part II first
- Begin "Clash of the Gods" Part I (History Channel's re-cap of Ulysses' story)
Wednesday, May 9
***M-Step Testing***
Tuesday, May 8
***M-Step Testing***
Monday, May 7
- Check-in NBE #16 -- Greek Expressions
- discuss/revise
- Update NBE #7 -- Map of Ulysses' Travels
- Begin "Clash of the Gods" Part II (History Channel's re-cap of Ulysses' story) ***We're watching Part II first
Friday, May 4
- Vocab Quiz #19
- NBE #16 -- Greek Expressions
| ulysses_--_greek_expressions.doc |
Thursday, May 3
- Vocab #19 practice
- Check-in NBE #15 -- Questions: Ino's Veil and Nausicaa
- discuss/revise
- Begin reading "The Return"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Wednesday, May 2
- Check-in Vocab #19
- discuss/revise
- Finish reading "Nausicaa"
- NBE #15 -- Questions: Ino's Veil and Nausicaa
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_nbe_15_--_questions_for_inos_veil_and_nausicaa.docx |
Tuesday, May 1
- Read articles: Killer Kings and Knight Time
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Monday, April 30
- Vocab #19
- Check-in NBE #14 -- Response Questions ("tough choices")
- discuss
- Begin reading "Nausicaa"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| weekly_vocab__week_19__revised.doc |
Friday, April 27
- Vocab Quiz #18
- NBE #14 -- Response Questions ("tough choices")
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_response_question__tough_choices_.docx |
Thursday, April 26
- Vocab #18 Practice
- Check-in NBE #13 -- Questions: Wandering Rocks, Sirens, Sea Monsters, and Land of the Sun
- Discuss/revise
- Finish reading "Calypso"
- Read "Ino's Veil"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Wednesday, April 25
- NBE #13 -- Questions: Wandering Rocks, Sirens, Sea Monsters, and Land of the Sun
- Read "Calypso"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--__nbe_13__--_questions_wandering_rocks_sea_monsters_and_land_of_the_sun.docx |
Tuesday, April 24
- Check-in Vocab #18
- discuss/revise
- Finish Textual Evidence Chart (Hero or Scumbag)
- Read "The Cattle of the Sun"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Monday, April 23
- Vocab #18
- NBE #11 -- Ghosts Ulysses Meets in the Land of the Dead
- NBE #12 -- Textual Evidence Chart (Hero or Scumbag) ***Use the text (link is below) to fill in the chart -- you need four examples for "hero" and four for "scumbag"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| weekly_vocab__week_18__revised.doc |
| ulysses_--_ghosts_ulysses_meets_in_the_land_of_the_dead.docx |
| ulysses_--_textual_evidence_chart.docx |
Friday, April 20
- Vocab Quiz #17
- Notebook Quiz
- Read "Scylla and Charybdis"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Thursday, April 19
- Vocab #17 Practice
- Check-in NBE #10 -- Questions: Winds, Cannibal Beach, and Circe
- Discuss/revise
- Finish reading "The Land of the Dead"
- Read "The Wandering Rocks" and "The Sirens"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Wednesday, April 18
- Check-in NBE #9 -- Temptation Scene
- Discuss
- NBE #10 -- Questions: Winds, Cannibal Beach, and Circe
- Begin reading "The Land of the Dead"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_questions__circe_and_keeper_of_the_winds_.doc |
Tuesday, April 17
- Check-in Vocab #17
- discuss/revise
- Finish reading "Circe"
- NBE #9 -- Temptation Scene
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_nbe_9_--_temptation_scene__revised_.docx |
Monday, April 16
- Vocab #17
- Check-in NBE #8 -- The Wind Explained
- discuss/revise
- Read "Cannibal Beach" and "Circe"
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| weekly_vocab__week_17_.doc |
Friday, April 13
- Read Ulysses: "Keeper of the Winds"
- NBE #8 -- The Wind Explained
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_nbe_8_--_the_wind_explained.docx |
Thursday, April 12
- Check-in NBE #6 -- Questions: Ciconians, Lotus-Eaters, and Cyclops
- discuss/revise
- NBE #7 -- Map of Ulysses' Travels
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
Wednesday, April 11
***7th grade field trip to MSU*** (day 2)
Tuesday, April 10
***7th grade field trip to MSU***
Monday, April 9
- Watch MSU Field Trip video
- Talk about field trip expectations
- Read Ulysses: "The Cyclops' Cave"
- NBE #6 -- Questions: Ciconians, Lotus-Eaters, and Cyclops
***An on-line copy of the book can be found here:
http://daal.deltaschools.com/content/for-students/the_adventures_of_ulysses.pdf
| ulysses_--_nbe_6_--_questions_for_ciconians_lotus-eaters_and_cyclops.doc |
Friday, April 6
- Vocab Quiz #16
- Begin Ulysses: Read "Ships and Men", "The Ciconians", and "The Lotus-Eaters"
Thursday, April 5
- Vocab #16 Practice
- Check-in NBE #2 -- Response Question
- Check-in NBE #4 -- Ancient Greek Ship
- NBE #5 -- Response Question
| ulysses_--_nbe_5_--_response_question.docx |
Wednesday, April 4
- Check-in Vocab #16
- discuss/revise
- finish NBE #3 -- Background Info. *see yesterday for printable handout
- NBE #4 -- Ancient Greek Ship
Tuesday, April 3
- Vocab #16
- NBE #1 -- Title Page
- NBE #2 -- Response Question
- NBE #3 -- Backround Info.
| weekly_vocab__week_16_.doc |
| ulysses_--_response_question__nbe_2_.docx |
| the_adventures_of_ulysses_--_background_notes__blanks_for_students_to_fill-in_.doc |
Friday, March 23
- Q3 Genius Competition
Thursday, March 22
- Finish movie: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Wednesday, March 21
- Continue movie: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Tuesday, March 20
- Begin movie: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Monday, March 19
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Student presentations
Friday, March 16
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Student presentations
Thursday, March 15
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Student presentations
Wednesday, March 14
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Student presentations
Tuesday, March 13
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Student presentations
Monday, March 12
***Presentations start TOMORROW (3/13)***
Greek Mythology Research Project
- FINAL DAY -- wrap-up the "student choice" components of the project
Friday, March 9
***Presentations start next Tuesday (3/13)***
***1/2 day for students
***7th graders are attending a career fair
***7th graders are attending a career fair
Thursday, March 8
***Presentations start next Tuesday (3/13)***
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Continue working on the "student choice" components of the project
Wednesday, March 7
***Presentations start next Tuesday (3/13)***
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Continue working on the "student choice" components of the project
Tuesday, March 6
***Presentations start next Tuesday (3/13)***
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Continue working on the "student choice" components of the project
Monday, March 5
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Continue working on the "student choice" components of the project
Friday, March 2
***No School (snow day)
Thursday, March 1
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Finish typing Bibliographies and Fact Sheets
- Begin working on the "student choice" components of the project
Wednesday, February 28
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Type Bibliographies
- Type Fact Sheets
Tuesday, February 27
Greek Mythology Research Project
- Type Bibliographies
- Type Fact Sheets
Monday, February 26
- Final day for research -- Greek Mythology Research Project
- Check-in with Mr. B:
b. Fact Sheet Information
Friday, February 23
- Continue research for Greek Mythology Research Project
- 10 sources for Bibliography (5 print, 5 Internet)
- Info for Fact Sheet
Thursday, February 22
- Continue research for Greek Mythology Research Project
- 10 sources for Bibliography (5 print, 5 Internet)
- Info for Fact Sheet
Wednesday, February 21
- Continue research for Greek Mythology Research Project
- 10 sources for Bibliography (5 print, 5 Internet)
- Info for Fact Sheet
Tuesday, February 20
- Begin research for Greek Mythology Research Project
- 10 sources for Bibliography (5 print, 5 Internet)
- Info for Fact Sheet
Monday, February 19
***NO SCHOOL*** (Presid
Friday, February 16
- Vocab Quiz #15
- "I Wonder" Sheet for Greek Mythology Research Project
| greek_mythology_--_i_wonder__student-driven_research_sheet_.docx |
Thursday, February 15
- Vocab #15 (practice)
- Select topic for Greek Mythology Research Project
- Select presentation date for Greek Mythology Research Project
Wednesday, February 14
- Go over definitions for Vocab #15
- Introduce Greek Mythology Research Project ***We'll select topics tomorrow
- Channel One News
| greek_mythology_research_project_2016-2017.docx |
Tuesday, February 13
- Finish NWEA Testing
- Check-in Vocab #15
- discuss/revise
Monday, February 12
- continue NWEA Testing
- Vocab #15
| weekly_vocab__week_15_.doc |
Friday, February 9
***NO SCHOOL -- snow day***
Thursday, February 8
- Continue NWEA Testing
Wednesday, February 7
- Continue NWEA Testing
Tuesday, February 6
- Begin NWEA Testing
Monday, February 5
***No School (snow day)
Friday, February 2
- Vocab Quiz #14
- Finish movie, "Get A Clue"
Thursday, February 1
- Read articles, "Strange Sports" and "Stupid Superstitions"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column (30 notes total)
| channel_one_news_--_review.docx |
Wednesday, January 31
- SSR (10 min)
- Vocab #14 (practice)
- Continue movie, Get a Clue
Tuesday, January 30
- SSR (10 min)
- Check-in Vocab #14
- Discuss/revise
- Continue movie, Get a Clue
Monday, January 29 ***Begin Q3***
- Vocab #14
- Continue movie, Get a Clue
| weekly_vocab__week_14_.doc |
Friday, January 26
***No school***
Thursday, January 25
- Vocab Quiz #13
- XC puzzles
Wednesday, January 24
- Vocab #13 (practice)
- Begin watching the move, Get A Clue (the movie interpretation of the novel, The Westing Game)
Tuesday, January 23
- SSR (10 min)
- Check-in Vocab #13
- Discuss/revise
- Finish The Westing Game
Monday, January 22
- 3 min. to study for Vocab Quiz #12
- Vocab #13
- Read Ch. 27
| weekly_vocab__week_13_.doc |
Friday, January 19
- Vocab #12 (practice)
- Westing Game Character Review Game
| westing_game_--_character_review.docx |
Thursday, January 18
- Warm-up: Ch. 25 Questions
- discuss
- Check-in Vocab #12
- discuss/revise
- Read Ch. 26
Wednesday, January 17
- Vocab Ch. 12
- Check-in NBE #16 -- Questions Ch. 21-24
- Discuss/revise
- Read Ch. 25
| weekly_vocab__week_12_.doc |
Tuesday, January 16
- 5 minutes to study Vocab #11
- Vocab #11 Quiz
- Read Ch. 24
- NBE #16 -- Questions CH. 21-24
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._21-24.doc |
Monday, January 15
***NO SCHOOL*** (Martin Luther King Day)
Friday, January 12
***NO SCHOOL*** (snow day)
Thursday, January 11
- Vocab #11 (practice)
- Check-in NBE #15 -- Response Question ***discuss
- Discuss NBE #14 -- What We've Learned About Sam Westing
- Read Ch. 23
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._21-24.doc |
Wednesday, January 10
- Westing Game Character Quiz
- NBE #15 -- Response Question: Explain what characteristics you'd want in a partner if you were asked to solve a dangerous mystery like the Westing Game (1/2 page minimum)
- Read Ch. 21-22
Tuesday, January 9
- Check-in Vocab #11
- Discuss/revise
- NBE #14 -- What We've Learned About Sam Westing
Monday, January 8
- Vocab #11
- Check-in NBE #13 -- Questions Ch. 17-20
- Discuss/revise
- Read ch. 21
| weekly_vocab__week_11_.doc |
Friday, January 5
***No school today*** (it's 23 below zero outside...)
Thursday, January 4
- Go over answers to yesterday's warm-up (Westing Game Characters)
- Read Ch. 20
- NBE #13 -- Questions Ch. 17-20
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._17-20.doc |
Wednesday, January 3
- Warm-up: Westing Game Characters
- Read ch. 18-19
| westing_game_--__warm_up__characters_matching.docx |
Thursday, December 21
***Holiday Break Begins***
Wednesday, December 20
- Genius Competition
Tuesday, December 19
- Notebook Quiz (covers entries 1-10)
- Read Ch. 18
- Channel One News
Monday, December 18
- Vocab Quiz #10
- Discuss NBE #11 -- Questions Ch. 13-16
- Read Ch. 17
Friday, December 15
- Vocab #10 (practice)
- Finish NBE #11 -- Questions Ch. 13-16
- NBE #12 -- The Bomber
- NBE #12-B -- Wanted Poster *Identify the bomber and draw a picture of him/her
| westing_game_--_nbe_12_--_the_bomber.docx |
| westing_game_--_wanted_poster.docx |
Thursday, December 14
***No School (snow day)***
Wednesday, December 13
***No School (snow day)***
Tuesday, December 12
- Check-in Vocab #10
- discuss/revise
- Put NBE #10 (America the Beautiful) into notebooks
- Finish reading ch. 16
- NBE #11 -- Questions Ch. 13-16
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._13-16.doc |
Monday, December 11
- SSR (read ch. 15)
- Vocab #10
- Read ch. 16
| weekly_vocab__week_10_.doc |
Friday, December 8
***1/2 day for students -- I won't be seeing my ELA7 students today***
Thursday, December 7
- Read Ch. 13
- NBE #10 -- America the Beautiful
| america_the_beautiful__with_dictionary_.docx |
Wednesday, December 6
- SSR (10 min)
- Check-in NBE #8 -- questions ch. 8-12
- discuss/revise
- NBE #9 -- Response Question
Tuesday, December 5
- Check-in NBE #7 -- Novel Vocabulary
- discuss/revise
- Read ch. 11-12
- NBE #8 - Questions Ch. 8-12
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._8-12.doc |
Monday, December 4
- Read article, "School Dazed"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
Friday, December 1
- Vocab #9 Quiz
- Time to work on the Stock Market Challenge
Thursday, November 30
- Vocab Practice #9
- Stock Market Challenge
| the_westing_game_--_stock_market_challenge.doc |
Wednesday, November 29
- Read Ch. 9-10
- Finish NBE #7 -- Westing Game Vocabulary
Tuesday, November 28
- Check-in Vocab #9
- Discuss/revise
- Read Ch. 8
- Begin NBE #7 -- Westing Game Vocabulary
| the_westing_game_--_vocab.doc |
Monday, November 27
- Finish NBE #6 -- Stock Market Notes
- Vocab #9
| weekly_vocab__week_9__modified.doc |
Tuesday, November 21
- Check-in NBE #5 -- Ch. 1-7 Questions
- discuss/revise
- NBE #6 -- Stock Market Notes
Monday, November 20
- SSR (10 min.)
- Finish NBE #5 -- Questions Ch. 1-7 ***questions 13-18
- check-in NBE #5 to Mr. B
Friday, November 17
- Vocab Quiz #8
- Read Ch. 4-7 of the Westing Game
- NBE #5 -- Questions Ch. 1-7 ***questions 1-12 only
An online copy of the book can be found here: https://www.dvusd.org/cms/lib07/AZ01901092/Centricity/Domain/2939/raskin_1978_the_westing_game.pdf
| the_westing_game_--_questions_ch._1-7.doc |
Thursday, November 16
- Vocab #8 (practice)
- Read Ch. 2-3 of The Westing Game
- Channel One News
Wednesday, November 15
- Warm-up: How reliable is an eye-witness?
- NBE 4-A -- From The Back OF The Book...
- Begin reading The Westing Game (read ch. 1)
| westing_game_--_from_the_back_of_the_book.doc |
Tuesday, November 14
- Check-in Vocab #8
- Check-in NBE #2 -- Response Questions
- discuss/revise
- NBE #3 -- Anticipation Guide
- discuss
- NBE #4 -- List of Suspects
| westing_game_--_anticipation_guide.doc |
Monday, November 13
- Vocab #8
- NBE #1 -- Title Page
- NBE #2 -- Response Questions (pre-reading questions)
| weekly_vocab__week_8_.doc |
| westing_game_--_response_questions__notebook_entry_2_.docx |
Friday, November 10
- Finish Short Story Project ***Project is due at the end of the hour***
Thursday, November 9
- Continue Short Story Project ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Friday (11/10)***
Wednesday, November 8
- Continue Short Story Project ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Friday (11/10)***
Tuesday, November 7
- Continue Short Story Project ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Friday (11/10)***
Monday, November 6
Short Story Project ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Friday (11/10)***
- Go over requirements and rubric
- Example: "The Brave Monkey Pirate" ***see http://www.magickeys.com/books/bravemonkey/index.html
- Begin writing
| ela7_--_childrens_story_project__rubric_.doc |
Friday, November 3 ***Q1 ends today***
- Vocab Quiz #7
- Q1 Genius Competition
Thursday, November 2
- Vocab #7 practice
- discuss/revise
- Check-in NBE #9 -- Twilight Zone Episode (questions)
- discuss/revise
Wednesday, November 1
- Finish watching Twilight Zone episode, "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street"
- Watch Twilight Zone episode, "Time Enough at Last"
- NBE #9 -- Twilight Zone Episode (questions)
| ela7_--__unit_1__--_nbe_9_--_twilight_zone_episode__questions_.docx |
Tuesday, October 31
- Check-in Vocab #7
- discuss/revise
- Finish play, "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street"
- Begin watching Twilight Zone episode, "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street"
Monday, October 30
- Vocab #7
- Begin play, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
| monsters-are-due-on-maple-street-script.pdf |
Friday, October 27
- Vocab Quiz #6
- Channel One News
| channel_one_news_--_review.docx |
Thursday, October 26
- Read articles, "Beastly Babyhood" and "Burial Customs"
- 3-column notes ***You need 10 notes per column (30 notes in total)
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Wednesday, October 25
- Vocab #6 practice
- Finish movie, "Ransom of Red Chief"
Tuesday, October 24
- Check-in Vocab #6
- discuss/revise
- Practice Sentences
- Continue movie, "Ransom of Red Chief"
Monday, October 23
- Vocab #6
- Begin movie: "The Ranson Of Red Chief"
Friday, October 20
- Check-in NBE #8 -- Questions for "Ransom of Red Chief"
- Vocab #5 Quiz
- XC puzzle
- discuss/revise NBE #8
Thursday, October 19
- Vocab #5 (practice)
- Finish reading "The Ransom of Red Chief"
- NBE #8 -- Questions for "Ransom of Red Chief" ***see yesterday (10/18) for a copy of the text
- Book Fair
| ela7_--_ransom_of_red_chief_--_questions.doc |
Wednesday, October 18
- Check-in Vocab #5
- discuss/revise
- NBE #7 -- Response Question
- discuss
- Begin reading "The Ransom of Red Chief"
| ela7_--_the_ransom_of_red_chief__text_.docx |
Tuesday, October 17
- Vocab Quiz #4
- Vocab #5
| weekly_vocab__week_5_a__revised.doc |
Monday, October 16
- Read articles, "Attila and the Huns" and "Aztec Antics"
- 3-column notes ***You need 10 notes per column (30 notes in total)
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Friday, October 13
***We are not meeting today -- it's a 1/2 day in which students will be in their Patriot Time classes all day***
Thursday, October 12
- Notebook Quiz
- XC puzzles
Wednesday, October 11
***Notebook Quiz TOMORROW (10/12)***
- Vocab #4 Practice
- Check-in NBE #6 -- "The Weapon" Questions
- discuss/revise
- SSR (10 min)
Tuesday, October 10
***Notebook Quiz this Thursday (10/12)***
- Practice Sentences
- Check-in Vocab #4
- discuss/revise
- Read "The Weapon"
- NBE #6 -- "The Weapon" Questions
| ela7_--_the_weapon__questions_.docx |
Monday, October 9
***Notebook Quiz this Thursday (10/12)***
- Vocab #4
- Pre-reading discussion for "The Weapon"
Friday, October 6
- Vocab Quiz #3
- Check-in NBE #5 -- "Stop the Sun" questions
- discuss/revise
Thursday, October 5
- SSR (10 min)
- Vocab #3 Practice ***Quiz is tomorrow***
- NBE #5 -- "Stop the Sun" questions
| stop_the_sun_--_questions.doc |
Wednesday, October 4
***4th hour has a "OK2Say" assembly
***5th hour only
***5th hour only
- SSR (10 min)
- Channel One News
| channel_one_news_--_review.docx |
Tuesday, October 3
- Practice Sentences (editing) -- 10/3 *discuss
- Check-in Vocab #3
- discuss/revise
- Begin Reading "Stop the Sun"
Monday, October 2
- Vocab #3
- Pre-reading discussion: PTSD and the Vietnam War
| weekly_vocab__week_3___revised.doc |
Friday, September 29
- Vocab Quiz #2
- XC puzzle
Thursday, September 28
- Check-in NBE#4 -- "Appetizer" questions ***discuss/revise
- Vocab #2 practice ***discuss/revise
- Channel One News
Wednesday, September 27
- SSR (10 min)
- Practice Sentences (editing)
- NBE #4 -- "Appetizer" questions
| appetizer_--_questions.doc |
Tuesday, September 26
- Finish NWEA Testing
- Check-in Vocab #2
- Finish reading "Appetizer"
| appetizer_story__1_.doc |
Monday, September 25
- Continue NWEA Testing
- Vocab #2
| weekly_vocab__week_2_.doc |
Friday, September 22
- Vocab Quiz #1
- continue NWEA Testing ***Yay, it's up and running!!!
Thursday, September 21
***Vocab Quiz #1 TOMORROW (9/22)***
***NWEA is still down, so we're forging ahead today
- Vocab practice #1
- discuss/revise
- Pre-reading discussion: bears
- Begin reading "Appetizer"
| appetizer_story__1_.doc |
Wednesday, September 20
***Vocab Quiz #1 this Friday (9/22)***
- The NWEA test site is having problems, so we're going to write about current events today -- hopefully, we can resume the test tomorrow...
- Channel One News ***Go to www.channelone.com , watch the daily show, and complete the attached assignment (below)
| channel_one_news_--_review.docx |
Tuesday, September 19
***Vocab Quiz #1 this Friday (9/22)***
- Check-in Vocab #1
- Common sense definitions
- Start NWEA Testing
Monday, September 18
***Vocab Quiz #1 this Friday (9/22)***
- Check-in NBE #3 -- "Rogue Wave" questions
- Discuss/revise
- Vocab #1
| weekly_vocab__week_1_a_.doc |
Friday, September 15
- SSR (10 min)
- Scrabble Sprint
Thursday, September 14
- SSR (10 min.)
- Finish "Rogue Wave"
- NBE #3 -- "Rogue Wave" questions
| ela7_--_rogue_wave__questions_.docx |
Wednesday, September 13
- Library orientation
- Begin reading "Rogue Wave"
Tuesday, September 12
- Quiz: How things work in Bradnerville
- Finish NBE #2 -- Elements of Fiction (notes)
- XC puzzle
Monday, September 11
- Check-in notebooks
- Letter to future self (put in envelopes)
- Finish Channel One News (reflection) *collect
- NBE #1 -- Title Page
- NBE #2 -- Elements of Fiction (notes)
| elements_of_fiction__notes_.pptx |
Friday, September 8
- Collect Letter to Future Self
- Response Question: If you could go back and talk to your first grade self, what three (3) pieces of advice would you give? ***paragraph form, 1/2 pg minimum
- Discuss
- Channel One News ***Go to www.channelone.com , watch the daily show, and complete the attached assignment (below)
| channel_one_news_--_review.docx |
Thursday, September 7
- Collect "Who I Am" sheets
- Write a letter to your future self ***due tomorrow (9/8) at the beginning of class
| ela7_--_letter_to_your_future_self.docx |
Wednesday, September 6
- M&M activity
- "Find Someone" activity
- "Who I Am" activity
Tuesday, September 5 ***Welcome, Students!!!***
- Intro to Class
- How Things Work in Bradnerville
