Wednesday 5/31/23
Today I can:
1. Check HAC-All grades are done
2. Upload videos (a few of yours did not upload)
3. Impromptu Speeches
4. Scrabble
Tuesday
Today I can:
1. Review last 3 Days of school schedule
2. Learn about Scrabble
3. Workshop:
*Make up/Missing work
*Scrabble
*Impromptu speeches
Friday 5/26/23
Today I can:
1. Return my Stargirl Book
2. Open my poetry, pick my favorite poem for publishing & Screenshot it.
3. Head outside to publish poems
Thursday 5/25/23
Today I can:
1. Celebrate field day finish
2. Finish Stargirl Roles and Reflection sheet
3. Video Gallery Walk
*Set screen lock for 5 minutes
*Walk around and give specific positive feedback
4. Class Watch of videos
5. HW: Bring a warm long sleeve for Friday AM-we are going outside tomorrow
Wednesday 5/24/23
Field Day!!! Let's go Ice Spicers!
Tuesday 5/23/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group
2. Open books to pg 167
3. Choose how to read:
(A)As a class-student readers
(B)As a class-Teacher reads
(C)Listen to audiobook
4. Read chapters 31-More than Stars
5. Stop after each chapter and discuss 1 Level 3 question (teacher provided)
6. After you finish the book:
*Finish your literature circle role
*Create a Theme with your group and provide 3 examples from the book to support your Theme
*Log into google classroom and fill out reflection google form
Monday 5/22/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group
2. Participate in literature circle #5
3. Class Discussion & Awards: Real life connections
4. Begin reading rest of book as a class
5. Role: Pick your favorite role to complete
Friday 5/19/23
Modified Workshop Day
3rd & 4th Stargirl Movie
Thursday 5/18/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Prepare for literature circle #5: Ch 25-30. 133-166. Real Life Connections Focus-Due Monday 5/22
*Missing Assignment completion
Wednesday 5/17/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group
2. Participate in Literature Circle #4
Complete Roles & Pick Figurative Language
3. Class Discussion and Figurative Language Awards
4. Workshop:
Prepare for literature circle #5: Ch 25-30. 133-166. Real Life Connections Focus-Due Friday 5/18
Tuesday 5/16/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in a workshop day:
*Prepare for literature circles #4 & #5
#4: Ch 19-24. 100-132. Figurative Language Focus
#5: Ch 25-30. 133-166. Real Life Connections Focus
Monday 5/15/23
Today I can:
1. Go on a Field Trip to the Good Times III!
Friday 5/12/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group
2. Begin literature circle #3: Group focus Cause & Effect
3. Cause & Effect Awards!
4. Workshop:
*Late or Missing work
*Prepare for literature circle #4: Chapters 19-24 (pp 100-132) Group focus: Figurative Language
Thursday 5/11/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group
2. Participate in workshop:
*Prep for literature circle #3 (Friday-Ch 13-18, pp 62-99) Group focus: Cause & Effect-you can use previous chapters for causes to link sections
*Late or Missing work
*Read ahead for literature circle #4: Chapters 19-24 (pp 100-132) Group focus: Figurative Language
Wednesday 5/10/23
Today I can:
1. Sit with my group for literature circles
2. Participate in literature circle #2
3. Present top ideas & Conflict
4. Conflict Awards!!
5. Workshop:
*Finish iReady
*Prep for literature circle #3 (Friday-Ch 13-18, pp 62-99) Group focus: Cause & Effect-you can use previous chapters for causes to link sections
Tuesday 5/9/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish iReady- Growth Rate @ 250% so far this year, keep it up!
*Prep for literature circle #2 Chapters 6-12 (pp 27-61) Group focus: Conflict
*Missing work: Argument Videos, Poetry Book, Final Copies
*Prep for literature circle #3 (Friday-Ch 13-18, pp 62-99) Group focus: Cause & Effect
Monday 5/8/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & Copy down Assignments
2. Learn how a Literature Circle Runs
3. Get your roles graded
4. Participate in a 30 minute Literature Circle
5. Share out your Group's best STEAL idea- AWARD TIME!
6. Independent Workshop:
*Finish iReady 1st: 4. 3rd: 3 4th: 2 7/8: 8
*Begin preparing Literature Circle #2. Group focus: Conflict
Friday 5/5/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Send a private comment in google classroom with which poem you would like to publish from your poetry book.
*Finish iReady-Many of you have shown growth-Great job!
*Finish Lit Circle #1- Ch 1-5 (pp 1-26) Character Development-Due MONDAY WHEN YOU WALK IN
*Begin Lit Circle #2-Ch 6-12 (pp 27-61) Conflict
Due Wed-5/10 WHEN YOU WALK IN
Wednesday 5/3/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in quiet/independent workshop:
-Log into iReady through Clever & Take iReady
-Read Stargirl & Prepare for Literature Circles (Ch 1-5, pg 1-26) Challenge focus: Character Development & STEAL
-Complete missing work
*Poetry Book
*Argument Video
*Argument Final Copy
Tuesday 5/2/23
Today I can:
1. Review Literature circles & Roles
2. Read Intro & Chapter 1 together to discuss goals and Close reading strategies
3. Workshop:
Read ch 1-5
Complete Roles
Group Challenge Focus: Character Development
Monday 5/1/23 Welcome to May
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & Copy down assignments
2. Anticipation Guide (Digital & Around the world)
3. Conformity, Peer & Social Pressures in society
4. Introduction to Literature Circles
5. Get books and groups assigned
6. Meet with group and assign roles for chapters 1-5
7. Participate in workshop:
*Read chapter 1 as a class
Thursday & Friday 4/27-4/28
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Argument Video
*Finish Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
*Reading Challenges
Wednesday 4/26/23
Today I can:
1. Review video citations
2. Review Poetry Book formatting
3. Workshop:
*Argument video project
*Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
*Reading challenges/independent reading
Tuesday 4/25/23
Today I can:
1. Review Video Project and Poetry Book expectations
2. Move to Maker Space 1, 3, & 4th
3. Workshop
*Argument video project
*Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
*Reading challenges/independent reading
Monday 4/24/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Ask clarifying questions about Poetry Book or Video Assignment
3. Participate in workshop:
*Argument video project
*Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
*Reading challenges/independent reading
Thursday 4/20/23 & Friday 4/21/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish argument paper
*Argument video project
*Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
Tuesday 4/18/23 & Wednesday 4/19/23
Today I can:
1. Ask any questions about:
*Argument Video Project
*Poetry Book
2. Participate in workshop:
*Argument Video Project
*Poetry Book
*Grading Conferences
Monday 4/17/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Review Essay formatting
3. Learn about different aspects of poetry
*You are a poet and do not know it
*Lines and stanzas
*Meaning, mood, form and language
*Repetition
*Imagery and Personification
*Meter and Rhythm
*Rhyme Scheme and Patterns
*Free verse and shape poems
4. Workshop:
*Work on Argument Videos
*Grading Conferences
*Review Poetry Packet poems for inspiration
3. Homework:
*Charge & Update your iPad
*Get some rest
*Eat a solid breakfast
*Be confident
Friday 4/14/23
Today I can:
1. Review for OST
*Author's Purpose (3 types)
*Text Structures
*Text Features
*OST Writing-How it's graded & Formatting
*Test Taking Strategies
2. Workshop:
*Finish Final Copy/Peer Edit
*Sign up for grading conference
*Begin working on Video Project
Thursday 4/13/23
Today I can:
1. Review Figurative Language & Group work-Mini Lesson
2. Workshop:
*Finish Essays
*Sign up for Peer Editing
*Peer Edit x 2
*Submit final copy
*Begin Working on Video Project
*Write a fun story using figurative language
Wednesday 4/12/23
Today I can:
1. Review Workshop Objectives
2. Participate in workshop:
*Finish graphic organizers
*add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
*Move to final draft
*Sign up for Peer Editing
*Peer Edit x 2
*Submit final copy
*Begin Working on Video Project
Tuesday 4/11/23
Today I can:
1. Review Conclusions and Editing
2. Introduce Video Project requirements
3. Participate in workshop:
*Finish graphic organizers
*add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
*Move to final draft
*Sign up for Peer Editing
*Peer Edit x 2
*Submit final copy
*Begin Working on Video Project
Monday 4/10/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & copy down assignments
2. Learn about Peer Editing
3. Workshop:
*Finish graphic organizers
*add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
*Move to final draft
*Sign up for Peer Editing
*Peer Edit x 2
*Submit final copy
Thursday 4/6/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Get Analysis Graded
*Write introduction(Fair, Strategic, Clear)
*Meet with a peer about intro -Compare to rubric
*Sign up for Intro conference
*Pick a format
*Fill out graphic organizer & add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
*Move to final draft
Wednesday 4/5/23
Today I can:
1. Review Introductory paragraphs, counters and rebuttals
2. Workshop:
*Get Analysis Graded
*Write introduction(Fair, Strategic, Clear)
*Meet with a peer about intro -Compare to rubric
*Sign up for Intro conference
*Pick a format
*Fill out graphic organizer & add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
Tuesday 4/4/23
Today I can:
1. Review Counterargument
2. Discuss Rebuttal
3. Lesson 8: Rhetorical Devices and Formal Tone
4. Workshop:
*Get Analysis Graded
*Write introduction(Fair, Strategic, Clear)
*Meet with a peer about intro -Compare to rubric
*Sign up for Intro conference
*Pick a format
*Fill out graphic organizer & add in counters
*Add in rhetorical devices (103-104)
*Establish a formal tone (106-109)
*Sign up for graphic organizer conference
Monday 4/3/23
Welcome Back
New Seats-Check Chart
Today I can:
1. Lesson 7: Learn about self assessment and counterargument
2. Participate in workshop:
*Get Analysis Graded
*Write introduction(Fair, Strategic, Clear)
*Sign up for conference
*Pick a format
*Fill out graphic organizer & add in counters
Friday 3/24/23
Today I can:
Enjoy a team day about kindness before Spring Break
Thursday 3/23/23
Today I can:
1. Learn about Paper formatting
*Order & Organization
*Graphs, stats & pictures
2. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Analysis Charts-get them checked
*Begin writing Introductory paragraphs
-Fair (show background and both sides of argument)
-Strategic (leave the breadcrumbs to lead a reader to your side)
-Clear (Include your claim and 3 reasons)
*Review introductory paragraph with rubric
*Meet with Mr. Spicer about Intro & get a final grade for final paper.
Wednesday 3/22/23
Today I can:
1. Review Writing good analysis and finalizing a claim
2. Lesson 6: Writing good introductions
3. Workshop:
*Finish Analysis Charts
*Finalize Claims
*Begin writing introductory paragraph
-Fair
-Strategic
-Clear
Tuesday 3/21/23
Today I can:
*Choose language to express ideas concisely and precisely
*Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence
*Use words, phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, reasons and evidence
1. Review WAG
2. Review Mini Lesson 4: How to write good analysis
3. Mini Lesson 5: Finalizing your claims
4. Workshop:
*Get claims and flash drafts graded
*Use the 6 quick tips to bolster your evidence (slide 28)
*Paraphrase vs. Direct quote? (each piece of evidence)
*Make an argument plan (slide 35)
*Review Slides 39 & 47
*Begin Analysis Chart- Located in google classroom
*Finalize claims
Monday 3/20/23
Right To Read Week!
Whole School Read Aloud: "The Perfect Score" by Rob Buyea
Friday 3/17
Today I can:
*Choose language to express ideas concisely and precisely
*Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence
*Use words, phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, reasons and evidence
1. Review Paraphrasing & direct quotes
2. Learn about writing good Analysis: Lesson 4: Stay with me now!
*In Text Citations & Tags
*Making quotes work-getting in and out of quotes
*Writing good analysis & Sample analysis charts
3. Workshop:
*Write 2-3 claims against your topic (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Write an informal flash draft for debate (slide 26)
*Get claims & flash draft graded with Mr. Spicer
*Use the 6 quick tips to bolster your evidence (slide 28)
*Paraphrase vs. Direct quote? (each piece of evidence)
*Make an argument plan (slide 35)
*Review Slides 39 & 47
*Begin Analysis Chart- Located in google classroom
Thursday 3/16 Today I can:
*Choose language to express ideas concisely and precisely
*Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence
*Use words, phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, reasons and evidence
1. Review/ Learn about closing holes in your argument and Using Relevant Evidence (slides 27-35)
*6 Quick tips about using relevant evidence
*The "HOW" Factor
*Group session: Which evidence best fits?
*How to use an ellipses
2. Workshop:
*Rank Evidence
*Write 2-3 claims for your topic
*Write 2-3 claims against your topic (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Write an informal flash draft for debate (slide 26)
*Get claims & flash draft graded with Mr. Spicer
*Use the 6 quick tips to bolster your evidence (slide 28)
*Paraphrase vs. Direct quote?
*Make an argument plan (slide 35)
Wednesday 3/15/23 (Media Center 1, 3, & 4)
Today I can:
*Choose language to express ideas concisely and precisely
*Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence
*Use words, phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, reasons and evidence
1. Review:
*Topics vs. Subtopics
*Claims (how to write them-slide 18)
*Speed Dating Debates and the benefits
2. Learn about closing holes in your argument and Using Relevant Evidence (slides 27-35)
*6 Quick tips about using relevant evidence
*The "HOW" Factor
*Group session: Which evidence best fits?
*How to use an ellipses
3. Workshop:
*Rank Evidence
*Write 2-3 claims for your topic
*Write 2-3 claims against your topic (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Write an informal flash draft for debate (slide 26)
*Get claims & flash draft graded with Mr. Spicer
*Use the 6 quick tips to bolster your evidence (slide 28)
*Paraphrase vs. Direct quote?
*Make an argument plan (slide 35)
Tuesday 3/14/23
Today I can:
*Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
*Delineate claims and evaluate soundness
*Choose language to express ideas concisely and precisely
1. Review What goes into a strong debate/argument
2. Why do we argue before we write?
3. Learn about an academic debate-Speed Dating Style
4. Workshop:
*Get Flash Drafts out & Reviewed
*Participate in Speed Dating Debates
*Reflect on Debate as a class
*If time allows: return to research & close holes in argument
Monday 3/13/23. Welcome to 4th Quarter!
Today I can:
*Conduct Research and organize evidence
*Write strong claims
1. Review WAG & copy down assignments
2. Review Ranking Evidence
3. Review Claim writing
4. Review Flash Draft Format
5. Participate in workshop:
*Continue Research
*2 articles for/2 articles against
*Take Pro/con notes
*Create subtopics/categories (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Rank Evidence 1 = Strongest, 2 = next strongest...(show Mr. Spicer)
*Write 2-3 claims for your topic
*Write 2-3 claims against your topic (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Write an informal flash draft for debate (slide 26)
Friday 3/10/23
Today I can:
*Conduct research & organize evidence from multiple sources
*Write a Claim
1. Mini Lesson: Organizing Evidence, Claim writing, & what is in a strong argument
2. Workshop:
*Continue Research
*2 articles for/2 articles against
*Take Pro/con notes
*Create subtopics/categories (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Rank Evidence 1 = Strongest, 2 = next strongest...(show Mr. Spicer)
*Write 2-3 claims for your topic
*Write 2-3 claims against your topic (Show Mr. Spicer)
*Write an informal flash draft for debate (slide 25)
Thursday 3/9/23
Today I can:
1. Conduct Research
Workshop:
*Finalize topics
*Secure Articles (& document) Slide 16
*2 Articles "For" your topic
*2 Articles "Against" your topic
*Begin filling out Pro/Con charts
Wednesday 3/8/23
Today I can:
1. Travel to the media center!
2. Learn about research from Mrs. Kingan
3. Sorting and ranking evidence with Mr. Spicer
4. Workshop:
*Finalize topics
*Secure Articles (& document) Slide 16
*2 Articles "For" your topic
*2 Articles "Against" your topic
*Begin filling out Pro/Con charts
Tuesday 3/7/23
Today I can:
*Determine importance and weigh evidence while researching
* Conduct Effective Research
1. Lesson 1: Weighing Evidence, Taking Notes, Reliable Sources, & Ranking Evidence
2. Before/During & After Research skills (Slides 7-10)
3. Group activity: Pros & Cons of Competitive Sports (slide 12)
4. Workshop:
*Begin Finding articles about your topic (Slide 16) & Take Notes
*2 Articles "For" your topic
*2 Articles "Against" your topic
Monday 3/6/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Learn about Research, formatting and Balancing an argument
3. Workshop:
*Finalize Topics
*Come up with 3 possible reasons FOR & AGAINST your argument
*Begin Researching to find articles(document what you click on!)
Friday 3/3/23
Today I can:
1. Review Argument Escape room
2. Pair up & Take notes: Escape Room follow up Lesson Slides
TAKE NOTES ON SLIDES 5-22
*Parts of an argument & amounts of evidence
*Research
*Formatting
*Balancing your argument
3. Workshop:
*Preview and pick top 3 topics
*Fill out Topic form
*Return on Monday
Thursday 3/2/23
Today I can:
1. Share what I know about an Argument essay
2. Pair up with a partner and complete the argument escape room
3. Preview topics when finished
4. Make a list on paper of top 3 topics
5. Learn about an Argument Essay
Wednesday 3/1/23
Today I can:
1. Finish OST Pre-Test
*Check HAC
*Missing/late work
-MLK Jr. infographic
-Newsela Article and Infographic
-Seedfolks tests and final project
-Read Quietly
2. Review General Answers & Writing
3. Introduction to Argument Overview
4. Begin Previewing Topics
Tuesday 2/28/23
Today I can:
1. Review Test Taking Strategies and tools
*Essay & Multiple Choice Strategies
2. Workshop:
*Take Pre-Test OST Argument
*Finish Newsela BHM Activity/Poster/Infographic
*Library visit--if needed--in small groups
*Read Quietly
Monday 2/27/23
Today I can:
1. Catch up
2. Review WAG & Recalibrate
3. Share BHM articles, posters and info
4. Workshop:
*Pre-Test OST Argument
Thursday & Friday 2/23 & 2/24
Today I can:
1. Preview Articles in Newsela
2. Pick two articles of interest
3. Take notes on articles
4. Pick person who is most influential of the two you have read about
5. Write an argumentative paragraph explaining why the person you picked is more influential-use PEEL format listed
6. Create a Poster/Infographic to hang up in the room highlighting your chosen innovator
*This can be paper or digital
*Use their picture as a central image
*Highlight their achievements
*Include short reasons why they were impactful
*Use 3-5 additional images that represent the person and their achievements-NOT just pictures of the person. This should be SYMBOLIC.
*Include a Theme/life lesson someone can learn from reading about your person.
Wednesday 2/22/23
Today I can:
1. Put final preps on Reader's Theater
2. Conference with Mr. Spicer
3. Discuss Reader's Theater Audience Expectations
4. Workshop:
*Reader's Theater in the TLA
Tuesday 2/21/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Review Reader's Theater
3. Participate in workshop:
*"Seedfolks" Project Conferences
*Create a script for Reader's Theater
*Practice your script/make props/plan out your stage directions
Thursday 2/16/23
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Final Project
*Conference with Mr. Spicer about project
*Work on Reader's Theater
Wednesday 2/15/23
Today I can:
1. Learn about reader's theater
2. Review Final Project Guidelines and expectations
3. Workshop:
*Seedfolks final projects
*Begin Reader's Theater work
Tuesday 2/14/23. Happy Valentine's Day
Today I can:
1. Ask any remaining questions before final assessment
2. Take Final Assessment
3. Workshop:
*Final projects
*Library Visit if needed
Monday 2/13/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Class Discussion Chapters 9-13
3. Review Study Guide
4. Workshop:
*Finish study guide & study for Whole book assessment
*Work on Final Project
Friday 2/10/23
Today I can:
1. Learn about Study Guide
2. Learn about Final Seedfolks Project
3. Workshop:
*Share Questions with a peer-see if you can determine if it is level 2 or 3 or if it could be improved?
*Class Discussion chapters 9-13
*Begin working on Study Guide or Final Project
Important Dates: 2/14 Seedfolks Assessment
2/16 Seedfolks Final Projects Due
Thursday 2/9/23
Today I can:
1. Review:
*Themes (& topics)
*Character Development(Steal) &
*Character Motivations
3. Workshop:
*Read and annotate 66-87, Ch 11-13 (Maricella, Amir, & Florence)
*Write Level 2 & 3 questions for each chapter
*With a partner, Write a theme for each topic:
-Isolation
-Hope
-Community or sense of belonging
-Diversity
-Stereotypes
-Friendship
Tomorrow: Introduction of Study Guide
Introduction of Final project
Wednesday 2/8/23
Parent Teacher Conferences 8-3
Tuesday 2/7/23
Today I can:
1. Open vocabulary Slides
2. Pick top 4 (2 each from each group member to present)
3. Present Slides
4. Student Led class discussion chapters 7-10
Monday 2/6/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Get questions checked (work on vocab goes to the movies)
3. Student led class discussion
4. Workshop:
*Any time remaining you can work on vocab goes to the movies
Friday 2/3/23
Today I can:
1. Review Note Check grading & Adjusted due dates
2. Participate in workshop:
*Vocabulary goes to the movies
DUE MONDAY:
*Read and annotate ch 7-10 (pg 36-65)
Virgil, Sae Young, Curtis, & Nora
*Create 2-3 Level 2 & 3 questions for each chapter
Thursday 2/2/23
Today I can:
1. Ask any questions before the note check
2. Note Check Ch 1-6
3. Learn about Vocab goes to the movies assignment
4. Workshop:
*Vocabulary goes to the movies
*Read and annotate ch 7-10 (pg 36-65)
Virgil, Sae Young, Curtis, & Nora
*Create 2-3 Level 2 & 3 questions for each chapter
Wednesday 2/1/23
Today I can:
1. Get ch 1-6 HOT Questions out to be checked
2. Create a KWL chart about Black History Month while Mr. Spicer is checking questions
3. Discuss Connections between BHM and Seedfolks Stories
4. Workshop:
*Student Led Class Discussion ch 1-6
5. Review for Note Check ch 1-6 tomorrow
Tuesday 1/31/23
Today I can:
1. 10 minute Checkout in Media Center
2. Review Bloom's Taxonomy, Costa's Levels of thinking and writing good questions
(located in Reading section in google classroom-HOT QUESTIONS)
3. Review Figurative Language (Ch 1 Kim)
4. Begin workshop:
*Read 2-6 and annotate/take notes
(Anna, Wendell, Gonzalo, Leona, & Sam)
*Write 2-3 Level 2 & 3 questions/chapter-Due Tomorrow
Monday 1/30/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Lyric Lab!
3. Review: Theme, STEAL, Conflict & Annotating
4. Participate in workshop:
*Hand out Seedfolks books
*Read chapter 1 together and annotate/take notes
Friday 1/27/23
Today I can:
1. Learn about Seedfolks
2. Participate in class discussion
Thursday 1/26/23
Today I can:
1. Watch a Short video on Ecotipping-->
2. After video get into INDIVIDUAL Workshop work:
*Vocab List for chapters 1-5 (located in google classroom)
*Rewatch ecotipping video on own
*Ecotipping questions- use script in google classroom for text evidence.
*Mid year kahoot/blooket if you finish early
Wednesday 1/25/23
Today I can:
1. Review Lunar New Year, Proverbs, and Cliches
2. Complete an anticipation guide
3. Participate in a class discussion
4. Learn about the Novel Seedfolks
5. Workshop:
*Begin vocabulary chart for chapters 1-5
*Group proverb project
Tuesday 1/24/23
Today I can:
1. Share out my infographic on MLK Jr.
2. Learn about Lunar New Year and complete activities:
*Use Writer's notebook to complete a KWL on Lunar New Year
*Read USA Today Article on Lunar New Year
*Watch Video on Lunar New Year
*Revisit KWL questions
*Watch 2nd Video on the year of the Rabbit
*Revisit KWL
*View Chinese Zodiac Website
*Learn about your Zodiac Animal & Facts-Agree?
*Visit KWL and Discuss Zodiac signs
*Proverbs vs. Cliche activities
*Create your own Proverb story
Monday 1/23/23
1. Review WAG & Copy down assignments
2. Review MLK Jr. infographic project
3. Workshop:
*iReady
*Read and annotate articles for infographic
*Infographic-Due at the end of the day
*Mid year Kahoot/blooket game
Friday 1/20/23
Today I can:
1. Review MLK Jr. infographic project
2. Workshop:
*iReady
*Read and annotate articles for infographic
*Infographic
*Mid year Kahoot/blooket game
1/19/23 Thursday
Today I can:
1. Learn about MLK Jr. Infographic
2. discuss iReady
3. Workshop:
*iReady
*Read and annotate articles for Infographic
Wednesday 1/18/23
Today I can:
1. Finish class discussion on "What does it mean to do the right thing?"
2. Mini Lesson: Civil Rights & Power
3. Workshop:
*Journal Prompt
*Read & annotate:
-I have a dream speech
-"King's Granddaughter, 10, finding her own way as an activist"
-MLK Jr. Memorial Quotes
*Begin infographic
Tuesday 1/17
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Library Visit
3. Journal Prompt
4. Mini Lesson: Civil Rights & Power
5. Workshop:
*Journal Prompt
*Read & annotate:
-I have a dream speech
-"King's Granddaughter, 10, finding her own way as an activist"
-MLK Jr. Memorial Quotes
Thursday 1/12/23 & Friday 1/13/23
Today I can:
1. Ask any clarifying questions about the project
2. Begin writer's workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded, Put 3 categories in order
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Get Citations graded
*Fill out graphic organizer
*Get Graphic organizer approved
*Pick paper format (1, 3, 5 Paragraph format)
*Begin Drafting in final copy doc
*Review Rubric
*Peer Edit x 2
*Submit by end of day Friday
*If you finish early
-Make a big kahoot with:
-Elements of fiction
-List 1 & 2 Roots
-Writing strategies we have learned so far this year
(both narrative and informational)
Wednesday 1/11/23
Today I can:
1. Ask any clarifying questions about the project
2. Begin writer's workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded, Put 3 categories in order
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Get Citations graded
*Fill out graphic organizer
*Get Graphic organizer approved
*Pick paper format (1, 3, 5 Paragraph format)
*Begin Drafting in final copy doc
*Review Rubric
*Peer Edit
*Submit by end of day Friday
Tuesday 1/10/23
Today I can:
1. Review paper formats
2. Learn about good introductions and conclusions
3. Begin writer's workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded, Put 3 categories in order
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Get Citations graded
*Fill out graphic organizer
*Get Graphic organizer approved
*Pick paper format (1, 3, 5 Paragraph format)
*Begin Drafting in final copy doc
*Review Rubric
*Peer Edit
*Submit by end of day Friday
Monday 1/9/23
Today I Can:
1. Review WAG and assignments- Copy down due dates
2. Review Thesis statements & citations
3. Mini Lesson: Formatting a Paper
4. Begin Writer's workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded, Put 3 categories in order
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Fill out graphic organizer
Friday 1/6/23
Today I can:
1. Review Thesis Statements & Citations
2. Begin Writer's Workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded, Put 3 categories in order
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Fill out graphic organizer
Thursday 1/5/23
Today I can:
1. Review Thesis Statements
2. Learn about Citations
3. Begin Writer's workshop
*Finish 3 column notes, pick 3 categories based on notes
*Get notes graded
*Complete Evidence and Explain charts
*Get Evidence and Explain charts graded
*Write 2-4 Thesis Statements
*Get Thesis Statements Checked
*Use Slides to create in text citations and Works Cited Page
*Fill out graphic organizer
Wednesday 1/4/23
Today I can:
1. Learn about Thesis Statements
2. Begin writer's workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes (example on back board)
*Pick 3 categories for your notes-label each note with category
*Complete Evidence & Explain charts
*Move writing to Graphic Organizer
*Write 2-3 Thesis statements (lesson Wednesday)
*Create in text citations and Works Cited Page (Lesson Thurs)
Happy New Year! 1/3/23
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & Catch up about Break
2. Visit Media Center to Renew/check out books
3. Figure out where you are in Workshop
4. Conference with Mr. Spicer
5. Workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes (example on back board)
*Pick 3 categories for your notes
*Label each note with a category
*Complete Evidence & Explain charts
*Move writing to Graphic Organizer
*Write a Thesis statement
*Add Transitions (transition sheet in GC-new post)
*Create citations & Works Cited Page
Friday 12/16
Today I can:
1. Finish any missing work for 2nd QTR-submit and send a message to Mr. Spicer
2. Participate in a Fun Winter Workshop:
*Crossword Puzzles
*Word Searches
*Coloring Pages
3. Enjoy your Winter Break. See you when you get back!
Thursday 12/15/22
Today I can:
1. Bell Work: Student Created root word game
2. Receive Roots and Inferential thinking worksheet
3. Pair up with a partner and complete
*These are ALL made up words
*Some of these roots you have had, some you have not
*Good luck and have fun with it!
*Keep these in your binder-we will go over them together
4. Continue Three Skeleton Key Project Workshop:
*Finish 3 column notes (example on back board)
*Pick 3 categories for your notes
*Label each note with a category
*Complete Evidence & Explain charts
*Move writing to Graphic Organizer
*Add Transitions (transition sheet in GC-new post)
Monday 12/12/22
Today I can:
1. Bell Work: Student Created Root word game
2. workshop:
*Note taking 2-3 articles
*Create a study game if you have not-we will do a study game most days this week
Explorer Day Details:
1. Adjusted schedule
2. Assembly after 6th period
3. Team activity in Homeroom after the assembly.
Tuesday 12/13/22 & Wednesday 12/14/22
Today I can:
1. Bell work: student created root word game
2. Workshop:
*Finish taking notes
*Create your three categories
*Decide if George G. Toudouze accurately represented your chosen topic.
*Write 2-3 sentences for each piece evidence (each note) taken, explaining whether or not it is accurate.
*Move information into graphic organizer and add transitions
Friday 12/9/22
Today I can:
1. Review 2-3 types of commas
2. Review note taking with Three Skeleton Key Literary Analysis
3. Participate in workshop:
*Preview Topic Articles--Select topic and two articles
*Begin taking notes
*Comma Usage: Three Skeleton Key Workshop
: Myth
: Create your own sentences
*Get note cards graded
*Where do words come from assignment
*Word Study Game
*Newsela article summary and PEEL
*Missing work
*Comic Strip
Thursday 12/8/22
Today I can:
1. Review 2-3 types of commas
2. Review Three Skeleton Key Literary Analysis Project
3. Mini lesson on Note Taking
4. Participate in workshop:
*Preview Topic Articles--Select topic and two articles
*Begin taking notes
*Get note cards graded
*Comma Usage: Three Skeleton Key Workshop
: Myth
: Create your own sentences
*Where do words come from assignment
*Word Study Game
*Newsela article summary and PEEL
*Missing work
*Comic Strip
Wednesday 12/7/22
Today I can:
1. Review 2 types of commas
2. Learn about Three Skeleton Key Literary Analysis Project
3. Participate in workshop:
*Turn in Where do words come from
Comma Usage: Three Skeleton Key workshop
: Myth
: Create your own
*Preview Topics and Articles -select tomorrow
*Grading Conferences
Tuesday 12/6/22
Today I can:
1. Learn 13 ways to use commas
2. Participate in workshop:
*Get note cards graded
*Comma Usage: Three Skeleton Key Workshop
: Myth
: Create your own sentences
*Where do words come from assignment
*Word Study Game
*Newsela article summary and PEEL
*Missing work
*Comic Strip
*Grading conferences
Monday 12/5/22
Today I can:
1. Copy down assignments and Review WAG
2. Learn where words come from
3. Learn about Where words come from assignment
4. Participate in workshop:
*Get note cards graded
*Grading conference
*Where do words come from assignment
*Comic Strip
*Newsela article summary and PEEL
Friday 12/2/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop-Late
*Grading Conferences
*List 2 Word Study Note Cards - Due Monday 12/5
*Word Study Study Game
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
*Reading challenge Reading & Challenge Completion
*Missing/Late work
*Newsela article summary and PEEL
Thursday 12/1/22
Today I can:
1. Log into google classroom and find the Newsela article assignment
2. Log into newsela and pick an article
3. Complete the following activities with my self-selected article
*Read the article
*Write a short summary (tips in google doc)
*Identify the main idea
*Write a PEEL Layer TWO or THREE paragraph identifying and supporting your main idea.
4. Workshop if you finish early:
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop-Due Yesterday
*Grading Conferences
*List 2 Word Study Note Cards
*Word Study Study Game
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
*Reading challenge Reading & Challenge Completion
*Missing/Late work
Wednesday 11/30/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop-Due Yesterday
*Grading Conferences
*List 2 Word Study Note Cards
*Word Study Study Game
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
*Reading challenge Reading & Challenge Completion
*Missing/Late work
Tuesday 11/29/22
Today I can:
1. Review PEEL Editing: Getting rid of 1st person
2. Learn about Root words list 2
3. Participate in workshop:
*Any missing/late assignments
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop
*Independent reading for your challenge - 3 weeks left in the Quarter after this week
*Grading conferences continue
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
Monday 11/28/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Mini Lesson: Learn about First Person Perspective vs. Informational writing
3. Participate in workshop:
*Any missing/late assignments
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop
*Independent reading for your challenge - 3 weeks left in the Quarter after this week
*Grading conferences begin
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
Wednesday-Friday: Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday 11/21/22 & Tuesday 11/22/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Participate in workshop:
*Any missing/late assignments
*Three Skeleton Key Reader's Workshop
*Independent reading for your challenge - 3 weeks left in the Quarter after this week
*Grading conferences begin
*Write a thankful note to a family member, friend, or staff member
*Create your own Myth Comic Strip
Friday 11/18/22 -My son's birthday!
Today I can:
1. Check Google classroom to make sure things are turned in.
2. 1 last review game
3. Take Roots Quiz
4. Participate in workshop:
- Finish 2nd Read on Three Skeleton Key & annotate
- Begin Reader's workshop
- Grading Conferences begin
Thursday 11/17/22
Today I can:
1. Study Roots Game
2. Review Suspense and foreshadowing
3. Review PEEL
4. Review Reader's workshop objectives as they relate to PEEL
5. Workshop:
- 2nd Read on Three Skeleton Key & annotate
- Begin Reader's workshop
- Study for roots Quiz tomorrow
- Grading Conferences begin?
Wednesday 11/16/22
Today I can:
1. Review:
*PEEL Writing strategy
*Suspense (pg 38)
2. Read Three Skeleton Key (pg 39)
1st Read - listen to audio
2nd Read - Read with a partner (if you use PDF-you should annotate)
3. Participate in workshop:
*Begin 3 Skeleton Key Reader's workshop INDEPENDENTLY
*No porch/TLA today
**Grading conferences have been moved to Thursday**
Tuesday 11/15/22
Today I can:
1. Finish Grading workshop & Self assessment reflection
- Score yourself out of 3
- Explain your score beyond just missed questions
- List one area you felt you performed well in
- List one area of improvement for next time
2. Learn about PEEL Writing!
3. Read Three Skeleton Key as a class (pg. 38-39)
Monday 11/14
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Play student created Root study game
3. Get Myth workshops out.
4. Grade as a class & Review concepts.
-GIST team summary if time
Workflow bottom up:
Green = Working on. Red = Should be done
*Sign up for Grading conference
*Peer Edit with 2 different people
*Sign up for peer editing
*Begin Rough Draft
*Conference about plot line
*Review myths for style and tips-note in WN
*Fill out plot lines
*Conference with Mr. Spicer about conflict, setting & characters
*Create a STEAL chart for each character you picked
*Pick your characters: God/Goddess, beast and protagonist
*Create cause and effect flow chart
*Start building your setting (Slides 14-16)
*Pick your conflict topics and identify character vs..(_____) (Slides 11-12)
*Pick your type of myth and topic (Slides 4 & 6)
Green = Working on. Red = Should be done
*Sign up for Grading conference
*Peer Edit with 2 different people
*Sign up for peer editing
*Begin Rough Draft
*Conference about plot line
*Review myths for style and tips-note in WN
*Fill out plot lines
*Conference with Mr. Spicer about conflict, setting & characters
*Create a STEAL chart for each character you picked
*Pick your characters: God/Goddess, beast and protagonist
*Create cause and effect flow chart
*Start building your setting (Slides 14-16)
*Pick your conflict topics and identify character vs..(_____) (Slides 11-12)
*Pick your type of myth and topic (Slides 4 & 6)
Wednesday 11/9/22 & Thursday 11/10/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop--->
*Write name on board to peer edit
*Switch papers
*Read partner's paper out loud to them x 2
1st time - edit for flow
2nd time - edit for spelling/grammar
Review together with rubric
*Repeat with second paper
If you are waiting for a peer edit:
*Create a kahoot/gimkit/blookit/quizlet for greek roots
*Begin Myth Extension Comic Activity
2. Submit Final Paper
Tuesday 11/8/22
Today I can:
Review WAG for the week
2. Visit the Media Center-10 minute check out
3. Participate in workshop--->
*Write name on board to peer edit
*Switch papers
*Read partner's paper out loud to them x 2
1st time - edit for flow
2nd time - edit for spelling/grammar
Review together with rubric
*Repeat with second paper
If you are waiting for a peer edit:
*Read for reading challenge
*Create a kahoot/gimkit/blookit/quizlet for greek roots
Monday 11/7/22
Engaged Collaborator Day
Making a myth into a Play
Friday 11/4/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop--->
*Fill out plot lines
*review myth texts to develop your own writing style
*Draft a rough draft
*Write name on board to peer edit
*Switch papers
*Read partner's paper out loud to them x 2
1st time - edit for flow
2nd time - edit for spelling/grammar
Review together with rubric
*Repeat with second paper
2. If you are waiting for a peer edit:
*Read for reading challenge
*Create a kahoot/gimkit/blookit/quizlet for greek roots
Thursday 11/3/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about Peer Editing
*Write name on board to peer edit
*Switch papers
*Read partner's paper out loud to them x 2
1st time - edit for flow
2nd time - edit for spelling/grammar
Review together with rubric
*Repeat with second paper
2. Participate in workshop--->
Wednesday 11/2/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about writing style and using a model text
2. Participate in workshop--->
Tuesday 11/1
Today I can:
1. Learn about showing vs. telling, Plot lines, theme and sentence types
2. Participate in workshop--->
*Conference with Mr. Spicer when ready
Monday 10/31
Today I can:
1. Review the WAG and copy down my assignments
2. Power of the Pen Tryouts
3. Mini Lesson: Cause and effect chains for conflict
4. Participate in workshop-->
*Conference with Mr. Spicer when ready for
-Setting/Conflict
*Missing work if you are waiting on a conference
Thursday & Friday 10/27 & 28
Conferences & No School
Wednesday 10/26/22
Today I can:
1. Review conflict & setting in writing
2. Learn about characterization & dialogue in writing
3. Participate in workshop-->
*Use Myths from book as exemplars
*Conference about conflict & setting
Tuesday 10/25/22
Today I can:
1. Review big ideas of narrative myth writing
2. Learn about Setting and conflict in narrative writing
3. Participate in workshop:
*Pick your type of myth and topic (Slides 4 & 6)
*Pick your conflict topics and identify character vs..(_____) (Slides 11-12)
*Start building your setting (Slides 14-16)
*Challenge: Pick start thinking of your theme
*Pick a symbol to use symbolism in your story
Book Fair:
3rd: 9:50-10:15
4th: 10:55-11:20
Monday 10/24/22
Today I can:
1. Review the WAG & copy down assignments for the week
2. Learn about new myth writing project
3. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Myth Doc
*Create gimkit, kahoot from roots list
*Pick a problem/idea/conflict & Setting
Friday 10/21/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in Reader's Myth Workshop:
*Read
Myth 1: Origins of the Season pp.654-661
Myth 2: Orpheus, the Great Musician pp. 665-668
Myth 3: Flight of Icarus: pp. 675-679
Myth 4: King Midas and the Golden Touch: pp. 682-685
*Complete Myth Workshop Doc
*Get Note Cards Graded
*Make a quizlet, gimkit, kahoot out of roots
10/20/22
Today I can:
1. Visit the library for book talks
*Bring your ipad, note cards and book
Wednesday 10/19/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about Irony - mini lesson
2. Participate in workshop:
*Begin Myth Workshop with my group
Myth 1: Origins of the Season pp.654-661
Myth 2: Orpheus, the Great Musician pp. 665-668
Myth 3: Flight of Icarus: pp. 675-679
Myth 4: King Midas and the Golden Touch: pp. 682-685
*Get note cards graded
Tuesday 10/18/22
Today I can:
1. Complete a quickwrite about: Mood/Tone, Connotation/Denotation & Cause & Effect
2. Learn about origin myths & culture
3. Connect myths to Elements of fiction and writing styles
4. Workshop:
*Pg. 654 "The Origin of the Seasons" by Olivia Coolidge"
-Focus for Learning:
Mood & Tone
Connotation/Denotation
Cause and Effect
Welcome to 2nd Quarter!
Monday 10/17/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & copy down assignments
2. Review Conflicting Creatures Feedback with Mr. Spicer
3. Learn about Greek Roots note cards
4. Participate in workshop:
*Finish character sketch infographic
*Create note cards on greek roots
Thursday 10/13/22
Last day of 1st Quarter!!!
Today I can:
1. Celebrate with my team at Colony Park!
Wednesday 10/12/22
Today I can:
1. Review Character sketch infographic assignment
2. Participate in workshop
*Quiz Retakes
*Conflicting Creatures Doc
*WSQ notes on Characterization
*Character Sketch infographic for Rikki Tikki Tavi Characters *Reading challenges
Tuesday 10/11/22
Today I can:
1. Review quietly for my Comprehension Check
2. Take Comprehension Check
3. Move into workshop quietly:
*Conflicting Creatures Doc
*WSQ notes on Characterization
*Character Sketch infographic for Rikki Tikki Tavi Characters *Reading challenges
Monday 10/10/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and Copy down my assignments for the week
2. Learn about STEAL characterization method
3. Review for the Rikki Tikki Tavi Comprehension check
4. Participate in workshop:
*Finish conflicting creatures
* WSQ Notes on Characterization
*Character Sketch infographic for Rikki Tikki Tavi Characters
Friday 10/7/22
Today I can:
Participate in Problem Solving Activities with my team
Thursday 10/6/22
Today I can:
1. Make a media comparison to text-Watch Rikki Tikki Tavi
2. Complete questions and venn diagram
3. Workshop:
*Finish Conflicting Creatures Doc with your group
*Complete questions and venn diagram from movie comparison
4. Complete WSQ Notes on Characterization
Wednesday 10/5/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Sit with you groups
*Open Conflicting Creatures & complete with your group
2. If you finish early:
*WSQ Notes on Characterization (link and doc in google classroom)
Tuesday 10/4/22
Today I can:
1. Workshop Day:
*Finish Reading & Annotating Rikki Tikki Tavi
*Get into groups of 2 (max 3)
*Complete "Conflicting Creatures" assignment in google classroom.
Monday 10/3/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & copy down assignments
2. Mini Lesson: Citing Text Evidence:
* "Text evidence goes in quotes" (Last name pg).
* "His eyes and the end of his restless nose were pink" (Kipling 1).
3. Workshop:
*Get annotating supplies out
*Read and annotate with your group
*Setting
*Character Development
*POV
*Plot Stages
*Conflict
*Theme
*Begin Conflicting Creatures Doc with your group
Friday 9/30/22
Today I can:
1. Get annotating supplies out
2. Read and annotate as a class for Elements of Fiction in Rikki Tikki Tavi with your table.
3. READ 1 CHUNK (OR COLUMN) AND THEN SHARE OUT WITH THE CLASS.
*Setting
*Character Development
*POV
*Plot Stages
*Conflict
*Theme
Read, annotate & share 2 pages as a class. 2 Pages with your group.
Thursday 9/29/22
Today I can:
1. Review Grade Grid & HAC
2. Review Plot, conflict, & POV WSQ Notes
3. Watch an intro video to Rikki Tikki Tavi
4. Open Rikki Tikki Tavi in Notes or PDF Expert
5. Use Names Strategy to Chunk
6. Read and annotate as a class for:
*Setting
*Character Development
*POV
*Plot Stages
*Conflict
*Theme
Wednesday 9/28/22
Today I can:
1. Analyze Elements of Fiction: Setting & Theme-Review WSQ Notes
2. Participate in workshop:
*WSQ Notes Plot & Conflict
*Quiz Retakes
*Rikki Tikki Tavi Webquest
*Independent Reading Challenge
Tuesday 9/27/22
Today I can:
1. Review HOT Questions around the room
2. Learn about Elements of fiction and how they interact
3. Participate in workshop:
*Redo/Retake Conference with Mr. Spicer
*Finish Any missing/redo work from yesterday
*Finish WSQ Notes: Theme and Setting
*Complete WSQ Notes on POV and Conflict
*Rikki Tikki Tavi Webquest
*Independent Reading Challenge
Monday 9/26/22
Today I can:
1. Pick a new seat with new people
2. Review WAG
3. Learn about WSQ Notes & How to take them
4. Participate in workshop day:
*Review google classroom- check to make sure all assignments are completed, not just turned in.
*Complete any missing/Redo work
*WSQ Notes Setting & Theme Videos
*Rikki Tikki Tavi Webquest
Friday 9/23/22
Today I can:
1. Finish sentence pattern practice & HOT Questions
2. Review Sentence Patterns and HOT questions as a class
3. Re-Read Mongooses if I am done early
*Main idea?
*Vocabulary?
*Author's Purpose?
4. Take Sentence Pattern and Mongooses Comprehension check.
Thursday 9/22/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about books in the library!
2. Read and comprehend grade level fiction
Quiz Tomorrow on:
Sentence Patterns
Mongooses Text
Tuesday 9/20/22
Today I can:
1. Review Close reading and its purpose-NAMES
2. Learn about Higher Order Thinking and the levels of your Brain
3. Learn about HOT Questions
4. Workshop:
*Open Mongooses Article-PDF Expert
*Vote on how to read
*Annotate with Names strategy
*Establish a main idea
*At your table Create HOT Questions
-2 Level 1
-2 Level 2
-2 Level 3
Wednesday 9/21/22
Today I can:
1. Review Sentence Patterns & HOT Questions
2. Workshop:
*Pick up 2 large sticky note from front of room for your table & a marker
*At your group create a sentence for each of the following sentence patterns (Sticky Note #1)
S + AV
S + AV + DO
S + AV + IO + DO
S + AV + DO + OC
S + LV + PN
S + LV + PA
*Split your paper 3 ways & Write your level 1, 2 & 3 Questions (Sticky Note #2)
3. Class Review of Sentence Patterns and HOT questions
Monday 9/19/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG & copy down assignments
2. Workshop:
*Finish 9/11 Workshop
- Summaries
- Main/Central Ideas
- Venn Diagrams
- Peer Edit- Share your Central ideas and summaries with a Peer. Discuss the facts, the length, the ideas within. Is something missing? Is there too much? Make edits if necessary.
*Vocabulary enrichment with Canines to the Rescue
*Independent Reading for Challenges
Friday 9/16/22
Today I can:
1. Review Names & bookmarks
2. Figure out where we left off yesterday
3. Watch Boatlift Movie & Take notes
4. Workshop:
*Finish reading and annotating articles from yesterday
*Write your main ideas
*Write your 1 paragraph summaries
*Create Venn diagram comparing all 3 texts
Thursday 9/15/22
Today I can:
1. Review the Names Strategy
2. Receive new bookmarks (all but first period)
3. Review Nonfiction symbols
Central Idea
Supporting Details
Evidence
Background info
Inference
Vocabulary.
4. Receive 2 Articles
-Use NAMES strategy (Chunks should be 2 paragraphs each)
5. Read and annotate "Canines to the Rescue" as a class. Read a chunk, annotate as a table. Discuss annotations.
6. Determine a central idea for "Canines to the Rescue.
7. Read and annotate Boatlift INDEPENDENTLY-Determine a central idea
8. If you finish write an objective summary of each article. 1 paragraph each.
9. Begin Venn Diagram -leave space for video comparison tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/14/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Open Padlet with my group
*Get an assigned column of the padlet (Who, What, Why, How?)
*Research for 15-20 minutes answering questions
2. Participate in class discussion about the findings
Tuesday 9/13/22
Today I can:
1. Library to check out books
2. Review Sentence Patterns
3. Review Indirect objects
4. Workshop:
*Create sentence patterns with your group
*Share out
*Switch it up!
*Submit a final individual set of sentences
5. Learn about phrases and clauses
Monday 9/12/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Resubmit hyperdoc as a .pdf
3. Answer quickwrite about 9/11
4. Review Sentence Patterns
5. Workshop:
Index card sentence pattern time!
*Create sentence patterns with your group
*Share out
*Switch it up!
*Submit a final individual set of sentences
Friday 9/9/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about specific Sentence Patterns
2. Work on sentence patterns as a class
3. Workshop:
*Sentence Pattern Creation in groups
Thursday 9/8/22
Today I can:
1. Review nouns, verbs, subjects & predicates
2. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Hyperdoc
*Complete Challenges on hyperdoc
*Read independently
3. Learn about Sentence Patterns
*Create sentence Patterns with my group
Wednesday 9/7/22
Today I can:
1. Review Nouns & Verbs
2. Learn about sentence Parts
3. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Nouns & Verbs
*Begin Sentence Parts Hyperdoc
Tuesday 9/6/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Review Year long Reading Challenge
3. Finish "7th Grade" by Gary Soto
4. Review Writing & Grammar Pre-Assessment Results
5. Workshop:
Nouns & Verbs slides-Complete at your own pace
Friday 9/2/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about the Year Long Reading Challenge
2. Review Names Reading Strategy
*Establishing a Main Idea
*Summarizing skills
3. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Reading and annotating "7th Grade" by Gary Soto with group
*Review Annotations as a class
4. Establishing Main Ideas
5. Summarize chunks
Tuesday 8/30/22 - Thursday 9/1/22
Today I can:
1. Log into iReady
2. Take iReady reading assessment
3. Workshop options:
*Read independently
*Fill out google form writing pre-assessment
*Draft a writing pre-assessment paragraph
Monday. 8/29/22:
Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments
2. Review Names Reading Strategy
3. Workshop:
*Practice Names Reading Strategy with "7th Grade" by Gary Soto Pg 39-41
4. Share out annotations as a class
Friday 8/26/22
Today I can:
1. Complete a quickwrite
2. Learn about NAMES Reading Strategy with Mr. Spicer (reading section of your binder)
3. Read and annotate beginning of story with Mr. Spicer
4. Workshop:
* Break up into small groups and finish "7th Grade" using Names Reading Strategy
5. Break down "7th Grade" story in whole group
Thursday 8/25/22
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish infographic
*Load binder-Handouts on front shelf
-Put them in the sections as they are labeled on the board
*Read independent Book
2. Share infographics within groups
3. Share infographics out to class
4. Learn about NAMES Reading Strategy with Mr. Spicer
Wednesday 8/24/22
Today I can:
1. Review Directions for Graffiti Art
2. Learn about infographics
3. Participate in workshop:
*Finish Graffiti Art
*Email a teacher practicing formal email etiquette
*Set up your binders & Decorate
-Reading
-Writing
-Roots
-Miscellaneous
-Put index cards in drawer
*Work on infographic
*Check that all assignments are turned in so far:
-Respect Quickwrite
-My Future Quickwrite
-I wish my teacher knew quickwrite
-Grafitti Art
-I am Poem
-My life in pics
-Email a teacher & cc Mr. Spicer
5. Read independently
Tuesday Language Arts 8/23/22
Today I can:
1. Visit the library to check out books
2. Draft a quickwrite about my future (7 minutes)
3. Learn about formal email etiquette
4. Learn about binder setup
5. Participate in workshop:
*Graffiti Art
*Email a former teacher using lesson ideas
*Set up Binders: Sections listed below
-Reading
-Writing
-Roots
-Miscellaneous
*Decorate Writer's notebooks
*Put index cards in class drawer
*Infographics (if time)
Monday Language Arts 8/22/22
Today I can:
1. Copy down WAG assignments, reminders, & dates
2. Draft a quickwrite about respect (10 minutes)
3. Participate in Q & A with my teacher
4. Learn about grading in LA
5. Participate in workshop:
*History Graffiti
Friday Language Arts 8/19/22
Today I can:
1. Drill review- Questions if you have them
2. Review concepts of Respect & Philosophy of teaching
3. Learn about & participate in workshop day:
*Finish & Submit "My Life in Pictures"
*"I wish my teacher knew" prompt in google classroom
*Get to know your teacher Questions-QR code
*History Graffiti
Friday Homeroom 8/19/22
1. Drills
Thursday Homeroom 8/18/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about Safety Protocols
2. Participate in One Thing & Have a Great Day Activities
Thursday Language Arts 8/18/22
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Wednesday Homeroom 8/17/22
Today I can: (Homeroom)
1. Pick up a blank schedule from the front shelf
2. Sit Anywhere you feel comfortable
3. Extended Homeroom (7:50-8:20)
Wednesday Language Arts
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