3/7/24 Today I can: 1. Upload class discussion questions to google classroom 2. Participate in discussion: Chapters 10-13 3. Workshop: *Complete STEAL Charts for all remaining chapters *Begin Final Project- Gallery Walk Tuesday 3/12 *Reader's Theater Prep *OPTIONAL Extension Activity: Create a personal vocabulary list for chapters 7-13-Any format you choose
3/6/24 Today I can: 1. Catch up and touch base *Note Check Feedback *Seedfolks Project Examples *Grades/Missing work 2. Workshop: *Finish Reading and annotating book, Chapters 11-13 Maricella, Amir, Florence (pg 66-87) *Create discussion questions for chapters 11-13 -One level 2, and one level 3 question for each chapter (6 total questions) *Complete STEAL Charts for all remaining chapters *Begin Final Project- Due Friday 3/8
*OPTIONAL Extension Activity: Create a personal vocabulary list for chapters 7-13-Any format you choose
3/5/24 Today I can: 1. Learn about Seedfolks final Project ---> Linked in google classroom 2. Absent Monday: Take note check in google classroom ch 4-10 3. Participate in workshop: (Finish all items from Monday before starting final project) *Finish Reading and annotating book, Chapters 11-13 Maricella, Amir, Florence (pg 66-87) *Create discussion questions for chapters 11-13 -One level 2, and one level 3 question for each chapter (6 total questions) *Complete STEAL Charts for all remaining chapters *Begin Final Project- Due Friday 3/8
*OPTIONAL Extension Activity: Create a personal vocabulary list for chapters 7-13-Any format you choose
Monday 3/4/24 Today I can: 1. Take a note check on chapters 4-10 2. Participate in workshop: *Finish Reading and annotating book, Chapters 11-13 Maricella, Amir, Florence (pg 66-87) *Create discussion questions for chapters 11-13 -One level 2, and one level 3 question for each chapter (6 total questions) *Complete STEAL Charts for all remaining chapters *Extension Activity: Create a personal vocabulary list for chapters 7-13-Any format you choose
Friday 3/1/24 Today I can: 1. Get my Discussion questions graded (7-10) *Complete STEAL Charts & Annotations 2. Participate in class discussion 3. Workshop: *Study for note check on Monday 3/4 (Gonzalo-Nora, 4-10) *Complete STEAL Charts *Finish Reading and annotating book, Chapters 11-13 Maricella, Amir, Florence pg 66-87
Thursday 2/29/24 Leap Day! See you in four years! Today I can: 1. Present my Vocabulary Goes to the Movies 6pts 2. Workshop: *Read & annotate chapters 7-10 (Virgil-Nora, pg 36-65)-Due Tomorrow *Create Discussion Questions for Virgil-Nora -Due Tomorrow -2 Questions per chapter (8 total) -One level 2 question & One level 3 question *STEAL Charts -Fill out as you read
Wednesday 2/28/24 Today I can: 1. Participate in a workshop day: *Vocab goes to the movies 12 slides- 6 each-(DUE THURSDAY) *STEAL Charts -Fill out as you read *Read & annotate chapters 7-10 (Virgil-Nora, pg 36-65) *Create Discussion Questions for Virgil-Nora -2 Questions per chapter (8 total) -One level 2 question & One level 3 question
Tuesday 2/27/24 Today I can: 1. Get my Discussion questions graded 2. Fill out STEAL Charts or work on Vocab goes to the movies 3. Participate in Student-Led Discussion 4. Workshop: *Vocab goes to the movies 12 slides- 6 each-(DUE THURSDAY) *STEAL Charts *Read chapters 7-10 (Virgil-Nora, pg 36-65)
Monday 2/26/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Get everyone on the same page 3. Review Vocabulary goes to the movies 4. Workshop: *Finish any unfinished work from Thurs/Friday *Class Discussion Prep-Level 2 & 3 questions for Kim-Sam *STEAL Charts Kim-Sam *Vocab goes to the movies
Thursday 2/22 & Friday 2/23 Today I can: 1. Participate in workshop: *Read and annotate chapters 2-6 *Complete Ch 1-5 Vocabulary -Thursday: # 1-12 -Friday #13-24 *Complete STEAL Charts -Thursday & Friday: Kim, Ana -Friday Optional: Wendell, Gonzalo, Leona, Sam
*Friday Upon Entry: Note Check
*Vocab goes to the movies is for next week-Only start this if you are completely done with all previous work
Wednesday 2/20/24 Today I can: 1. Recap Culture and Community Class Discussion 2. Mini Lesson: Introduction to Seedfolks 3. Receive Seedfolks books 4. Learn about vocabulary assignment for ch 1-5 5. Workshop: *Read and annotate Ch 1 Kim as a class *Read ch 2: Ana, & 3: Wendell on your own *Begin vocabulary -Annotations ideas *STEAL CD & where characters are from *Character's feelings *Character's motivations *Figurative Language *Setting *Tone/Mood *Community & Culture for each character
Tuesday 2/19/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Complete quickwrite: Community and Culture 3. Class Discussion: Community and Culture 4. Mini Lesson: Introduction to Seedfolks 5. Receive Seedfolks books 6. Workshop: *Read and annotate Ch 1: Kim together
Wednesday 2/14/24- Happy Valentine's Day Today I can: 1. Review how to submit your final copy for a grade 2. Workshop: -Peer Edit (sign up) -Put paper in writable for "AI Peer Edit" -Make changes to final copy -Submit in Writable for Score -Edit Final copy based on AI Feedback -SUBMIT FINAL COPY -MLK Jr. OR Black History Month Infographic assignment-Use 2 NEWSELA articles as your source -Independent Reading & Challenge
Tuesday 2/13/24 Today I can: 1. Review How to enter my paper into Writable 2. Workshop: -Peer Edit (sign up) -Put paper in writable for "AI Peer Edit" -Make changes to final copy -Submit in Writable for Score -Edit Final copy based on AI Feedback -SUBMIT FINAL COPY -Begin MLK Jr. Infographic assignment -Independent Reading & Challenge
Monday 2/12/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG & Due Dates 2. Visit Media Center with Mrs. Kingan 3. Check out/return books Final Paper Due WEDNESDAY 2/14
Friday 2/9/24 Today I can: 1. Learn about Writable "AI Peer Edit" 2. Workshop: -Write 3-4 Thesis Statement (3pts) -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts) -Graphic organizer conferences -Move information to final copy doc -Format your paper properly -Review checkbox requirements on final copy doc -Self assess your paper on the rubric -Peer Edit (sign up) -Put paper in writable for "AI Peer Edit" -Make changes to final copy -Submit in Writable for Score -Edit Final copy based on AI Feedback -SUBMIT FINAL COPY -Begin MLK Jr. Infographic assignment
Thursday 2/8/24 Today I can: 1. Review Rubric for paper 2. Review PEER Edit process 3. Workshop: -Citations -Write 3-4 Thesis Statement (3pts due today) -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts) -Graphic organizer conferences -Move information to final copy doc -Format your paper properly -Review checkbox requirements on final copy doc -Self assess your paper on the rubric -DO NOT SUBMIT FINAL COPY -Begin MLK Jr. Infographic assignment
Tuesday 2/6/24 Today I can: 1. Watch a video on Moving information into my final copy---> 2. Review the final copy document and rubric 3. Workshop: -Citations -Write 3-4 Thesis Statement (3pts due today) -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts) -Graphic organizer conferences -Move information to final copy doc -Format your paper properly -Review checkbox requirements on final copy doc -Self assess your paper on the rubric -DO NOT SUBMIT FINAL COPY -Begin MLK Jr. Infographic assignment
Monday 2/5/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Copy down assignments 2. Discuss Informational writing process and progress 3. Workshop: -Citations -Write 3-4 Thesis Statement (3pts due today) -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts-Due Monday) -Graphic organizer conferences -Move information to final copy doc
Friday 2/2/24 Today I can: 1. Review writing High level analysis slide 2. Review High level transitions 3. Begin workshop: -Research and Categories -Citations -Write 3-4 Thesis Statement (3pts due today) -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts-Due Monday)
Thursday 2/1/24 Black History Month Today I can: 1. Review Thesis Statements and Graphic organizers 2. Mini Lesson: High level Analysis and Transitions 3. Workshop: -Text evidence search conference -Continue research (become the "expert") -Organize notes into categories -Notes and Category Conference (3pts) -Create citations *In Text parenthetical (Toudouze 45) (Bradford) *Tags: "According to Bradford" *Websites (Orkin) *Works Cited (scribbr.com or google docs citation tool) *Conference about Citations (3pts) -Write 3-4 Thesis statements in different formats -Thesis Statement Conference -Pick a Graphic organizer -Fill out graphic organizer with high level transitions and strong analysis (12pts-Due Monday)
Wednesday 1/31/24 Today I can: 1. Review Notes, Citations, & Thesis Statements 2. Learn about Graphic Organizer choices 3. Workshop: -Text evidence search conference -Continue research (become the "expert") -Organize notes into categories -Notes and Category Conference (3pts) -Create citations *In Text parenthetical (Toudouze 45) (Bradford) *Tags: "According to Bradford" *Websites (Orkin) *Works Cited (scribbr.com or google docs citation tool) *Conference about Citations (3pts) -Write 3-4 Thesis statements in different formats -Thesis Statement Conference -Pick a Graphic organizer
Tuesday 1/30/24 Today I can: 1. Review Organizing notes and Citing Evidence 2. Learn about writing a strong Thesis Statement 3. Workshop: -Text evidence search conference -Continue research (become the "expert") -Organize notes into categories -Create citations *In Text parenthetical (Toudouze 45) (Bradford) *Tags: "According to Bradford" *Websites (Orkin) *Works Cited (scribbr.com or google docs citation tool) *Conference about notes & Categories (3pts) *Conference about Citations (3pts) -Begin Writing Thesis Statements (Due Friday 3pts)
Monday 1/29/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Mini Lesson: Organizing & Citing Evidence 3. Workshop: -Text evidence search conference -Continue research (become the "expert") -Organize notes into categories -Create citations *In Text parenthetical (Toudouze 45) (Bradford) *Tags: "According to Bradford" *Websites (Orkin) *Works Cited (scribbr.com or google docs citation tool)
Friday POE Day! 1/26/24 Today I can: 1. Review: *Structures and Features of text *Active & Passive voice, formal and informal tones in writing 2. Participate in workshop: *Finish Reader's workshop-late *Text evidence Search *Note taking on Three Skeleton Key
Thursday 1/25/24 Today I can: 1. Determine the difference between: *Mood and tone in writing *Active and Passive Voice *Formal and informal word choice 2. Learn about Note Taking and documenting sources 3. Workshop: *Text Evidence Search *Get Text Evidence Search checked with Mr. Spicer (WED) *Begin Researching & taking notes using provided articles
Wednesday 1/24/24 Today I can: 1. Review Main ideas & how to write them 2. Review Text features vs structures *Get into a group of 3-4 *Grab a large sticky note paper *Pull up "Structures" activity in google classroom *Pick a topic *Draw and fill out chart on large paper 3. Workshop: *Text Evidence Search *Get Text Evidence Search checked with Mr. Spicer (WED) *Begin Researching & taking notes using provided articles *MLK Jr. Readings and Infographic
Tuesday 1/23/24 Today I can: 1. Learn about the Informational Research Project 2. Workshop: *Finish iReady *Text Evidence Search *Get Text Evidence Search checked with Mr. Spicer (WED) *MLK Jr. Readings and Infographic *Book Challenge Meetings
Monday 1/22/24 Today I can: 1. Review last week 2. Catch up/Calibrate day 3. Workshop: iReady Assessment Finish Reader’s workshop MLK Jr. Reading & Infographic Start Text Evidence Search Independent Reading Book Challenge meetings
Thursday 1/18/24 Today I can: 1. Review workshop activities 2. Workshop: iReady Assessment Finish Reader’s workshop MLK Jr. Reading & Infographic Start Text Evidence Search Independent Reading Book Challenge meetings
Wednesday 1/17/24 Snow Day!
Tuesday 1/16/24 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Assignments 2. Workshop: iReady Assessment Finish Reader’s workshop MLK Jr. Reading & Infographic Start Text Evidence Search Independent Reading Book Challenge meetings
Friday 1/12/24 Today I can: 1. Ask questions about the reader's workshop 2. Workshop: *TSK Reader's workshop (individual)-Due by end of day 1/12 *Conference with Mr. Spicer *Begin Text Evidence Search (partner activity)
Thursday 1/11/24 Today I can: 1. Be reminded about the upcoming iReady. 2. Learn about the Text Evidence Search (paired activity) 3. Review Theme Writing for Reader's workshop 4. Participate in workshop: *Finish Annotating/Paired Reading *TSK Reader's workshop (individual)-Due by end of day 1/12 *Begin Text Evidence Search (partner activity)
Wednesday 1/10/24 Today I can: 1. Create discussion starters about TSK at your table. *What was interesting? *What do you want clarified? What are your questions? *What did you learn from this story? *Are there characters you want to discuss? *Are there events you want to talk about? *What vocabulary words do you want to discuss? *Are there annotations you want to share? *Was there any figurative language that caught your eye? *What reasons is this consider a Horror story? 2. Participate in a class discussion about TSK 3. Workshop: *Finish Annotating/Paired Reading *Begin working on TSK Reader's workshop
Tuesday 1/9/24 Today I can: 1. Learn about Reader's workshop assignment(elements of fiction and PEEL focus) 2. Workshop: *Finish Paired Reading of Three Skeleton Key 3. Class Read of Three Skeleton Key
Monday 1/8/2024 Welcome to the New Year! Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Review Paired Reading 3. Workshop: *Finish 1st read, Paired reading and annotating
Wednesday 12/20/23 2nd Quarter Celebration Day
Enjoy your Break! See you on January 8th 2024
Tuesday 12/19/23 Today I can: 1. Check HAC & Google Classroom 2. Review Paired Reading 3. Pair Read Three Skeleton Key (TSK)
Monday 12/18/23 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and weekly activities 2. Play a student created word challenge game 3. Learn about Paired reading 5. Watch a demonstration of paired reading Workshop: 6. Pair up, read and annotate Three Skeleton Key
Friday 12/15/23 Today I can: 1. Finish "Where do words come from" sheet and questions 2. Play "Where do words come from" games! 3. Discuss Ethical Citizenship scenarios
Thursday 12/14/23 Today I can: 1. Watch a video about where words come from 2. Pair up with a partner and make up new words! 3. Create a kahoot/blooket/quizziz for your top 10 words for the class to play tomorrow. 4. If time: Learn about Paired reading 5. Watch a demonstration of paired reading Workshop: 6. Pair up, read and annotate Three Skeleton Key
Wednesday 12/13/23 Today I can: 1. Finish Rizz Article activity or read quietly 2. Review Dashes, hyphens, ellipses, and parenthesis 3. Review Rizz Article answers and teachable moments 4. Learn about Paired Reading 5. Workshop *Pair Read Three Skeleton Key and Annotate
Tuesday 12/12/23 Today I can: 1. Visit the library to check out new books 2. Learn about Dashes and their purpose 3. Read article: "Do You Have Rizz?" 4. Workshop: *Use "Rizz" Article to identify: -Comma Types -Words in context -Figurative Language -Main Idea -Functions of Dashes
Monday 12/11/23 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Copy down assignments 2. Review OST checkpoint answers 3. Workshop: Read "Winter Wonders" and answer questions
Friday 12/8/23 Today I can: 1. Participate in a workshop make up day *Independent Reading *Reading Challenges *Roots Quiz Make up *OST checkpoint make up *NewsELA PEEL paragraphs *Grading conferences if time
Thursday 12/7/23 Today I can: 1. Get logged in to Secure Test Portal 2. Review testing tools with Mr. Spicer 3. Take CRS/OST Practice Narrative 4. Finish PEEL Paragraph-Due at end of the day today 5. Independent Reading
**Reminder: Bring Independent Reading Book Tomorrow!**
Wednesday 12/6/23 Today I can: 1. Share my comic strips 2. Review the Elements of Fiction *Characterization *Theme *Setting *Point of View 3. Learn about how elements interact 4. Determine meaning of unknown words and phrases through figurative language 5. Use posters to create a character and a "Story Line" they will be involved in using the above information
Tuesday 12/5/23 Today I can: 1. Review Yesterday's assignment 2. Take QTR 2 Roots Quiz 3. Quietly work on Yesterday's articles, Info literacy sheets and PEEL Paragraph until everyone is done with roots quiz. 4. Share Comics
Monday 12/4/23 Today I can: 1. Study for roots quiz-List 2 & List 1-Blooket Link 10 minutes 2. Open google classroom and click on Informational Reading and Writing Articles Assignment Workshop: 3. Read both Newsela articles (2) *When Winter Gets Weird *Winter Stars 4. Fill out Info Literacy sheets for both articles 5. Write a COLOR CODED Layer two PEEL paragraph comparing both articles *Two pieces of text evidence (one from each) *Two sentences explaining similarities between text evidence
6. Extension: Add a 3rd layer to PEEL discussing one difference between articles
Friday 12/1/23 Happy December!
Today I can: 1. Take an entrance quiz demonstrating my knowledge and understanding of commas. 2. Workshop: *Note cards + Grading conference *Work on Comma and Sentence Types comic strip in canva -Equal Adjectives -Introductory Phrases and clauses *Roots list game 3. Share my comic strip on sentence types and commas
Thursday 11/30/23 Today I can: 1. Take an entrance quiz demonstrating my knowledge and understanding of commas. 2. Workshop: *Note cards + Grading conference *Work on Comma and Sentence Types comic strip in canva *Roots list game
Wednesday 11/29/23 Today I can: 1. Writable Myth Assignment Reminder 2. Review Comma and sentence structure story assignment 2. Take an entrance quiz demonstrating my knowledge and understanding of commas. 3. Workshop: *Note cards + Grading conference *Work on Comma and Sentence Types comic strip in canva *Roots list game
Tuesday 11/28/23 Today I can: 1. Explain how to use 4 different types of commas to a peer: Intro phrases & clauses, compound sentences, contrast, clarity 2. Learn how to apply commas and sentence types in a comic strip-Canva 3. Workshop: *Notecards- Roots list 2 *Comma and Sentence Type comic strip in canva *Root list 1 & 2 Game
Monday 11/27/23 Welcome Back! Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Mini Lesson: Comma types: Intro phrases & clauses, compound sentences, contrast, clarity 3. Learn about Roots list #2 4. Workshop: *Work on Roots list note cards, physical or digital
Monday & Tuesday 11/20-21 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Copy down assignments 2. Learn about Peer Editing & Paper Formatting 3. Workshop: E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference) H. Use Character Charts and pick 3-5 times you can lean into showing I. Identify 1-3 times you are going to summarize instead of show J. Create a Theme for your story-Circle prewriting (A-I) that will support your Theme K. Pick a Story Arc/Plot line to follow: Cinderella, Man in the Hole, Traditional L. Create a Story Arc/Plot line digitally or on paper (Conference 3 pts) M. Create Rough Draft in Writable N. Review Rough Draft for: Sentence Types, commas Sign up for PEER Edit O. Peer Edit/Review: Read each other's paper out loud to the author P. Move Rough Draft to Final Copy/Submission tab in Writable Q. Submit Final copy
Friday 11/17/23 Today I can: 1. Review Commas from previous two days 2. Learn about 4 new types of commas: Dialogue, Direct Address, Interjection, Explanatory phrases 3. Workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome/Type of Myth (reason for the myth)Why are you writing this?-(3pt conference) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference) H. Use Character Charts and pick 3-5 times you can lean into showing I. Identify 1-3 times you are going to summarize instead of show J. Create a Theme for your story-Circle prewriting (A-I) that will support your Theme K. Pick a Story Arc/Plot line to follow: Cinderella, Man in the Hole, Traditional L. Create a Story Arc/Plot line digitally or on paper (Conference 3 pts) M. Create Rough Draft in Writable N. Review Rough Draft for: Sentence Types, commas O. Peer Edit/Review: Read each other's paper out loud to the author
Thursday 11/16/23 Today I can: 1. Review Commas from yesterday: Numbers, Dates, Series, Phrases & Clauses 2. Learn about 4 new types of commas: Names/Initials, Interruptions, appositives, equal adjectives. 3. Workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome/Type of Myth (reason for the myth)Why are you writing this?-(3pt conference) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference) H. Use Character Charts and pick 3-5 times you can lean into showing I. Identify 1-3 times you are going to summarize instead of show J. Create a Theme for your story-Circle prewriting (A-I) that will support your Theme K. Pick a Story Arc/Plot line to follow: Cinderella, Man in the Hole, Traditional L. Create a Story Arc/Plot line digitally or on paper (Conference 3 pts) M. Create Rough Draft in Writable N. Review Rough Draft for: Sentence Types, commas O. Peer Edit
Wednesday 11/15/23 Today I can: 1. Review Showing vs. Telling & Plot lines 2. Learn about commas: Numbers, Dates, Series, Phrases & Clauses (restrictive/non restrictive) 3. Workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome (reason for the myth)Why are you writing this?-(3pt conference) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference) H. Use Character Charts and pick 3-5 times you can lean into showing I. Identify 1-3 times you are going to summarize instead of show J. Create a Theme for your story-Circle prewriting (A-I) that will support your Theme K. Pick a Story Arc/Plot line to follow: Cinderella, Man in the Hole, Traditional L. Create a Story Arc/Plot line digitally or on paper (Conference 3 pts) M. Create Rough Draft in Writable
Tuesday 11/14/23 Today I can: 1. Mini Lesson: Showing vs. Telling in writing-making the small details count, Theme in your writing, Plot lines 2. Participate in workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome (reason for the myth)Why are you writing this?-(3pt conference) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference) H. Use Character Charts and pick 3-5 times you can lean into showing I. Identify 1-3 times you are going to summarize instead of show J. Create a Theme for your story-Circle prewriting (A-I) that will support your Theme K. Pick a Story Arc/Plot line to follow: Cinderella, Man in the Hole, Traditional L. Create a Story Arc/Plot line digitally or on paper (Conference 3 pts) M. Create Rough Draft in Writable
Monday 11/13/23 Today I can: 1. Review sentence Types Bellwork as a class 2. Review Lessons 1 & 2 from Myth creation: Setting, Conflict, Character charts 3. Writer's Workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome (reason for the myth)-(3pt conference) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart or Traits chart for each (slide 22) - (3pt conference)
POE: Engaged Collaborator Thursday 11/9/23 Today I can: 1. Pick an item in the room without telling anyone 2. Write 5 Prepositional phrases 3. Write 7 sentences in the following format: Simple: IC Compound: IC, Fanboys IC Compound: IC; However/therefore/moreover/ nonetheless/ nevertheless, IC Complex: IC DC Complex: DC, IC Comp.-Complex: IC, Fanboys IC DC Comp.- Complex: DC, IC DC 4. Mr. Spicer will shuffle groups 5. Build a story with your group 6. Writer's workshop if time
Wednesday 11/8/23 Today I can: 1. Complete Types of sentences worksheets for bellwork 2. Mini Lesson: Developing Characters & Dialogue in Narratives (Slides 18-26) 3. Workshop: A. In writer's notebook create a setting-describe and draw B. In writer's notebook create conflict -label person vs.__ & describe the conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome (reason for the myth) E. Pick your Characters: 1 Mortal, 1 Beast, 1 God/Goddess (slide 23) F. Fill out STEAL Chart for each character (slide 22) G. Fill out Struggles and motivations chart for each (slide 22) NO DRAFTING!!
Tuesday 11/7/23 Today I Can: 1. Finish Mini-lesson on sentence types 2. Identify sentence types (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) 3. Learn about Narrative Myth project 4. Learn about creating setting and conflict 5. Workshop: (Slide 17 in keynote) A. In writer's notebook create a setting B. In writer's notebook create conflict C. Describe how conflict can be resolved: Cause & Effect Chart D. Pick your outcome (reason for the myth) E. Begin thinking about characters that will fit your story
Monday 11/6/23 Today I can: Today I Can: 1. Review WAG & Copy down assignments 2. Answer a quickwrite: Goals and interests 3. Correct Phrases and Clauses worksheets as a class 4. Mini lesson: sentence types 5. Workshop: A. Sentence worksheets B. Use my word bank to create sentence types C. PEEL Paragraph conferences
Friday 11/3/23 Today I can: 1. Review phrases and clauses 2. Participate in workshop: A. Get sentence patterns graded B. Complete phrases and clauses worksheet C. Thank you cards D. Game Creation E. Read independently F. PEEL paragraph conferences 3. Review Phrases and clauses worksheets
Thursday 11/2/23 Today I can: 1. Learn about Phrases and Clauses 2. Create my own phrases and clauses 3. Workshop: A. Finish sentence patterns from yesterday B. PEEL Conferences C. Phrases and clauses worksheets D. Thank you cards
Wednesday 11/1/23 Today I can: 1. Workshop: A. Pick up word bank & 2nd worksheet B. Create sentences with word bank C. Get checked with Mr. Spicer D. Get PEEL Paragraph Graded "Day of the Dead" 3. Explore the following concepts, Define and create examples for tomorrow: A. Phrase vs. Clause B. Introductory Phrase C. Prepositional Phrase D. Appositive Phrase E. Infinitive Phrase F. Participle Phrase G. Independent Clause H. Adjective Clause I. Adverb Clause J. Noun Clause
Tuesday 10/31/23 Today I can: 1. Review Sentence Patterns 2. Workshop: A. Finish group sentence worksheets B. Get checked with Mr. Spicer C. Pick up word bank & 2nd worksheet D. Create sentences with word bank E. Get checked with Mr. Spicer 3. Explore the following concepts for tomorrow: A. Phrase vs. Clause B. Introductory Phrase C. Prepositional Phrase D. Appositive Phrase E. Infinitive Phrase F. Participle Phrase G. Independent Clause H. Adjective Clause I. Adverb Clause J. Noun Clause
Monday 10/30/23 Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Copy down Assignments 2. Review Sentence Parts: Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Predicate Noun, Object Complement 3. Workshop: A. Get back into your groups from last week B. Send 1 member up to get index cards and worksheets C. Complete worksheets as a group D. Conference with Mr. Spicer when Page 49 is complete (3pts)
Friday: 1st Quarter Reward Day
Thursday 10/26/23 Today I can: 1. Learn about Sentence Parts in a mini lesson 2. Make edits to my sentences during the mini lesson 3. Workshop: A. Receive sentence parts worksheets B. Receive index card word bank C. Complete worksheets as a group D. Conference with Mr. Spicer when Page 49 is complete (3pts)
Wednesday 10/25/23. Today I can: 1. Participate in Exploratory Learning day with Sentence Parts -Get into groups of 3 -Make a list on paper of the following things: *3 Character names (not your own) *10 nouns (not people) *10 Activities you can do *10 Adjectives *5 Feelings *5 Character traits *5 Time periods of the day *5 Locations around the world-small and big 2. With your group look up & define the following sentence parts: A. Simple Subject B. Compound Subject C. Predicate D. Direct object E. Indirect object F. Predicate Noun G. Object Complement 3. Using your list, write an original sentence for all items above & underline the part of the sentence 4. Mini Lesson: Sentence Parts, & Check your answers
Tuesday 10/24/23
Today I can: 1. Copy down assignments and review WAG 2. Double check my grades in LA 3. Visit the Media Center with Mrs. Kingan 4. Conference with Mr. Spicer on "Day of the Dead" PEEL
Monday 10/23/23 1st Day of 2nd Quarter
Today I can: 1. Finish PEEL Paragraph on "Day of the Dead" Article 2. Open Google Classroom for Writable Links 3. Complete 3 Writable Assignments for a grade (3pts each) *The Sentence (30 MC questions) *Complete Subjects and Simple Subjects (10 MC/10 sentences to complete) *The Predicate (10 MC/10 sentences to complete)
Complete all parts: Lesson, multiple choice questions and Writing sentences for all 3.
4. Read independently if you finish early
Thursday 10/19/23 Today I can:
1. Open a google doc or my writer's notebook 2. Draft IN PARAGRAPH FORM "How to Tie Your Shoe" 3. Partner up. 4. Read your paragraph to your partner as they follow your instructions. 5. Switch roles & Repeat 6. Edit your paragraph if needed 7. Test it out with Mr. Spicer/whole class! 8. Class Discussion and Reflection
Wednesday 10/18/23 Today I can:
1. Take an assessment on Roots 2. Take a Pre-assessment on Grammar/Sentence Structures 3. Participate in workshop: -Missing/Late work if you have any -Peel Paragraph from Newsela-Create in docs-color code -Independent Reading Challenges -Read Quietly
Tuesday 10/17/23 Today I can:
1. Review root words through a game 2. Participate in workshop: *Finish Group PEEL-Conference with Mr. Spicer
*Read Newsela Article: "Day of the Dead: Sweets and Treats" & Draft individual PEEL Paragraph. (Prompt: How does the article shape your understanding of cultural challenges faced by many Mexicans today? Support your answer with evidence from the article.) *Review Root words for Quiz Wednesday *Independent Reading for Reading challenges *Missing/Make-up work
Monday 10/16/23- Last week of QTR 1 Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Review Greek Roots: Share a story or Game 3. Participate in workshop: *Finish Group PEEL *Read Newsela Article: "Day of the Dead: Sweets and Treats" & Draft individual PEEL Paragraph. (Prompt: How does the article shape your understanding of cultural challenges faced by many Mexicans today? Support your answer with evidence from the article.) *Review Root words for Quiz Wednesday *Independent Reading for Reading challenges *Missing/Make-up work
Wednesday 10/11/23 Today I can: 1. Visit Book Fair (1st Period) 2. Play a student created Roots game 3. Review PEEL Writing Strategy 4. Workshop: *Finish Partner PEEL paragraph *Review Partner PEEL Pargraphs and discuss feedback -First person/Third Person -Transitions -Grow your blue strategy: "Explain parts of the quote" 5. Log into Newsela and complete "Day of the Dead" Article and PEEL--Layer 2--Paragraph
Tuesday 10/10/23 Today I can: 1. Visit the book fair (3rd & 4th periods only) 2. Finish getting my notecards checked 3. Play a roots game (If time) 4. Learn about PEEL Writing Strategy 5. Workshop: *Pair up with one other person & draft a PEEL Paragraph answering the following Prompt: ***From the four Greek Myths, Using two pieces of text evidence, explain who you feel was the best character.*** -Color code your paragarph -Use orange for transitions
Monday 10/9/23 Today I can: 1. Review WAG & Copy down assignments 2. Participate in Workshop: *Get my note cards graded *Create a game online for peers with roots or *With a partner-combine words used with roots and create a short story
Friday 10/6/23 Today I can: 1. Review Workshop Objectives-Roots, STEAL, Myth Conferences 2. Participate in workshop: *Finish Workshop tasks from M/T: -Orpheus: Theme & 5 Pieces of Text Evidence -Icarus: Text based response -Midas: 2+ Irony Examples *Group check in with Mr. Spicer for Feedback/Grade *Begin STEAL Characterization Graphic-paper or digital-Due Friday -Pick 1 character from myths -List STEAL letters -Find evidence for each letter of STEAL for your character -Create graphic -Upload to Google Classroom *Begin working on Greek note cards (Due Monday) *Create an online game with Greek Roots
10/5/23 Today I can:
1. Learn about Greek Roots and word origins 2. Learn how to make Greek Roots note cards (physical/digital) 3. Workshop: *Finish Workshop tasks from M/T: -Orpheus: Theme & 5 Pieces of Text Evidence -Icarus: Text based response -Midas: 2+ Irony Examples *Group check in with Mr. Spicer for Feedback/Grade *Begin STEAL Characterization Graphic-paper or digital-Due Friday -Pick 1 character from myths -List STEAL letters -Find evidence for each letter of STEAL for your character -Create graphic *Begin working on Greek note cards (Due Monday)
10/4/23 Today I can:
1. Get my binder out & Turn to Characterization handouts/notes 2. Learn about the STEAL Characterization method, Direct Characterization (pg.684) & assignment & Graphic 3. Workshop: *Finish Workshop tasks from M/T: -Orpheus: Theme & 5 Pieces of Text Evidence -Icarus: Text based response -Midas: 2+ Irony Examples *Group check in with Mr. Spicer for Feedback/Grade *Begin STEAL Characterization Graphic-paper or digital-Due Friday -Pick 1 character from myths -List STEAL letters -Find evidence for each letter of STEAL for your character -Create graphic
Tuesday 10/3/23 Today I can:
1. Learn about written responses to text based questions. 2. Review the four types of irony 3. Workshop: Read: “Flight of Icarus” pp 675-679 Write a Text based response to: Is it better to “Throw Caution to the Wind” or “Reach for the Stars”?
Read “King Midas and the Golden Touch” pp 682-685 Identify Irony types & examples
Write level 2 & 3 Questions for stories Complete vocabulary for myths Create a theme for both stories & supply texevidence
Get your work checked with Mr. Spicer for a grade
Monday 10/2/23 Welcome to October! Today I can: 1. Review WAG and Copy down Assignments 2. Review Theme and how to write it. "Give up on Never Give Up!" 3. Workshop: *Read "Orpheus the Great Musician" pg 665-668 *At your table: Create a theme & find 5 pieces of text evidence to support it *Write Level 2 & 3 Questions for "Orpheus the Great Musician"
Friday 9/29/23 PORTRAIT OF AN EXPLORER DAY 1: ADAPTIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS
Greek Olympics! Athens vs. Sparta
Language Arts Reader's Theater Day: Origins of the Season *Split into Athens and Sparta *Assign Roles for Reader's Theater *1 Run through *Perform your Reader's Theater *Whichever team performs the best reader's theater will win the pts for Athens or Sparta!
Thursday 9/28/23 Today I can: (Finish EOF presentations 4 & 7/8) 1. Learn about Writable & complete a "High Five" prompt: Hidden Talent 2. Review and Listen to Origins of the Season 3. Learn about Reader's Theater 4. Workshop: *Finish Origins of the Season Elements of Fiction *Begin turning Origins of the Season into Reader's Theater
Wednesday 9/27/23 Today I can:
1. Play a student created game 2. Interpret the elements of fiction through student presentations 3. Learn about the finer points of the Elements of fiction
Tuesday 9/26/23 Today I can: 1. Open story "Origins of the Season" pg 654 in Lit book OR PDF in google classroom. 2. Read story "Origins of the Season" on your own *Audio in GC 3. Open Elements of Fiction Worksheet in Google classroom 4. Work independently on Elements of Fiction worksheet 5. Due Thursday
Monday 9/25/23 Today I can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Go over EOF Project Requirements 3. Workshop: Create an infographic/poster of your assigned EOF *Definition to help others understand *Multiple Examples (both simple and complex) *Pictures to represent your topic *How does your topic help develop the story? *Questions to ask.... -If Mr. Spicer puts this on the screen, am I interested? -Is my information overwhelming or too much for a viewer? -Are my text and visuals balanced?
**Finish Games from 7th Grade Questions** **Independent Reading Challenges**
Friday 9/22/23 Today I can:
1. Review Pretest results 2. Learn about Elements of Literature Resources 3. Break up into groups & Get assigned Elements of Fiction 4. Workshop: Create an infographic/poster of your assigned EOF *Definition to help others understand *Multiple Examples (both simple and complex) *Pictures to represent your topic
Thursday 9/21/23 Today I can:
1. Double Check my assignment is submitted from yesterday *Informational Literacy Talking points (2) or *Venn Diagram 2. Take Literature pretest 3. Learn about year long reading challenges 4. Fill out google form selecting top 4 reading challenges you would like to complete this year
*If you finish before everyone is finished: *Read independent reading book *Create Level 3 Questions for Articles and Video *Extension Activity-The Red Bandanna *Finish creating your game from "7th Grade" *Finish yesterday's workshop assignments
Wednesday 9/20/22 Today I can:
1. Review Workshop tasks for the day. 2. Workshop: *Get Umbrella Summary checked by Mr. Spicer *Use NAMES strategy with "Escape from New York" article *Establish main ideas *Write a group Umbrella Summary *Pick your assignment to be graded to complete -Informational Literacy Talking Points(2) -Venn Diagram *Create Level 3 Questions for Articles and Video *Extension Activity-The Red Bandanna *Finish creating your game from "7th Grade"
Tuesday 9/19/23 Today I can:
1. Review Graded assignments due Wednesday 2. Play a student game (if we have one created 3. Watch "Boatlift" 4. Begin workshop: *Finish "Canines to the Rescue" w/Names Strategy -Establish Main ideas for each chunk(Group) -Write 1 Umbrella Summary (Group) *"Escape From New York" Article -Number & Chunk -Read as a group and Mark for understanding -Establish Main ideas for each chunk -Write an umbrella Summary *Watch "Boatlift" Video in google classroom 4. Complete Graded Assignment Individually-Your choice: A. Fill out Informational Literacy Talking Points for both Articles. OR B. Venn Diagram for Articles & Video
Monday 9/18/23 Today I Can:
1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Participate in Class Discussion: Respect QW 3. Workshop: *Finish "Canines to the Rescue" w/Names Strategy -Establish Main ideas for each chunk(Group) -Write 1 Umbrella Summary (Group) *"Escape From New York" Article -Number & Chunk -Read as a group and Mark for understanding -Establish Main ideas for each chunk -Write an umbrella Summary *Watch "Boatlift" Video in google classroom 4. Complete Graded Assignment Individually-Your choice: A. Fill out Informational Literacy Talking Points for both Articles. OR B. Venn Diagram for Articles & Video
Language Arts Friday 9/15/23
Today I can: 1. Review Structure vs. Features 2. Nonfiction Reading Strategy: Venn Diagram (compare/contrast structure) 3. Workshop: Continue Reading Canines to the Rescue using NAMES-(Class) *Establish Main ideas for each chunk (Group) *Write 1 Umbrella summary (Group) *Use NAMES for "Boatlift" Article Complete Graded Assignment Individually-Your choice: A. Fill out Informational Literacy Talking Points for Article B. Venn Diagram for Articles & Video
Language Arts Thursday 9/14/23
Today I can: 1. Pick up nonfiction structures and features handouts from the porch 2. Put handouts in my binder-READING section 3. Play a student created mini-game 4. Mini Lesson: Structures vs. Features 5. Mini Lesson Part 2: Informational literacy reading strategy & Handout 6. Read Articles together as a class Workshop Materials: *Binder *Names strategy & bookmark *Informational literacy handout *Canines to the Rescue and Boatlift Articles
Language Arts Wednesday 9/13/23
Today I can: 1. Review Question writing reading strategy 2. Workshop: Finish creating game from your written questions 3. Play student generated games
4. Text Structures if time
Language Arts Tuesday 9/12/23
Today I can: 1. Review 9/11 lesson from yesterday 2. Mini Lesson: Essential Questions for the year. Workshop: *With your group, discuss and be ready to share out on your EQ How do characters use words and actions to demonstrate perseverance? What factors contribute to the forging of an individual’s identity? How do challenges affect us? What are you willing to do to fit in? (conformity)
3. Discuss as a class what these mean 4. Workshop #2: Work on Questions and Game Creation from Friday
Language Arts Monday 9/11/23
Today I can: 1. Log into google Classroom and complete a quickwrite on 9/11 (10 minutes) 2. Open writer's notebook to a new page and create a 3 column KWL chart on 9/11 Know / Want to know / Learned 3. Fill out K & W sections (10 Minutes) 4. Talk at tables about 9/11 (5 minutes) 5. Share out from tables (5 minutes) 6. Watch Video on 9/11 (24 minutes) 7. Fill out Learned column as you watch 8. Write New questions in "Want to Know" section after watching the video
Language Arts Friday 9/8/23
Today I can: 1. Review GIST reading/writing Strategy 2. Learn about Question Lead Comprehension Strategy and how the brain works 3. Workshop #1: (Individual) *Pick 3 different chunks *Review question lead handouts *Write 9 total questions, 3 Level I, 3 Level II, 3 Level III for the story "7th Grade" *Check your questions with Mr. Spicer **Extension: Partner up and create a Gimkit, Blooket or Kahoot with 18 questions about**
Language Arts Thursday 9/7/23
Today I can: 1. Complete a quickwrite: Names Strategy reflection in google classroom 2. Review Main idea and Umbrella Summaries 3. Awards for 5 Sentence Summaries 4. Workshop: *Use GIST Strategy to streamline your summaries (3 & 1) *Awards 5. Learn about Question Lead Comprehension Strategy and how the brain works 6. Workshop #2: (Individual) *Pick 3 different chunks *Write 9 total questions, 3 Level I, 3 Level II, 3 Level III
Language Arts Thursday 8/31/23
Today I can: 1. Discuss Media Center Expectations 2. Media Center visit with Mrs. Kingan *Check out books 3. Finish iReady if time
Language Arts Tuesday 8/29/23 & Wednesday 8/30/23
Today I can: 1. Make sure I have all of my needed materials---> 2. Log into iReady through clever and do my best 3. Finish Reading and annotating 7th Grade by Gary Soto 4. Independent Reading
Language Arts Tuesday 9/5/23
Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Finish iReady 3. Review NAMES Reading Strategy 4. Mini Lesson 1: Finding a Main idea "Goldilocks method" 5. Workshop 1 : Text: 7th Grade by Gary Soto *Find the Main in your chunks 6. Mini Lesson 2: Summarizing-The umbrella strategy 7. Workshop 2: *Summarize chunks and the entire story
Language Arts Wednesday 9/6/23
Today I can: 1. Review: Main idea & How to find it 2. Review Umbrella Summaries 3. Participate in workshop #1: (Group) *Write a group Summary of the story "7th Grade" *Use GIST strategy to streamline the summary. *Awards 4. Learn about Question Lead comprehension Strategy and How the Brain works 5. Workshop #2: (Individual) *Pick 3 different chunks *Write 9 total questions, 3 Level I, 3 Level II, 3 Level III
Language Arts Monday 8/28/23
Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Review NAMES reading strategy and Close Reading 3. Open Binder to Gary Soto's story "7th Grade" Workshop: *Use names strategy with my table -Arrange Chunks (Read first chunk) -Mark for understanding (Use bookmark) *Repeat A & M steps for entire story -Establish a Main idea for each page -Summarize Chunks at end
Language Arts Friday 8/25/23
Today I can: 1. Open google classroom and complete a quickwrite: (Top 5!) 2. Share out infographics 3. Workshop: *Utilize NAMES strategy while Reading Gary Soto's "7th Grade"
Language Arts Thursday 8/24/23
Today I can: 1. Finish Workshop activities: -Set up Binder -Reading -Writing -Grammar & Word Study -Email a teacher -Create infographic 2. Fill Binder with handouts Reading Section: Names Strategy 7th Grade (story by Gary Soto) Character Traits & STEAL Characterization Question leads Canines to the Rescue & Boat lift (Non Fiction Articles) Writing Section: Transitions PEEL paragraph writing 3. Read Quietly 4. Learn about the NAMES reading strategy
Language Arts Wednesday 8/23/23
Today I can: 1. Review Workshop activities and expectations 2. Participate in workshop:
-Set up Binder -Complete Graffiti History -Send a complimentary email to a former teacher-cc Mr. Spicer -Create an infographic "Why _____Rules" -Submit any work that you have not submitted on Google Classroom -Read quietly
3. Share out infographics and Graffiti History
Language Arts Tuesday 8/21/23
Today I can: 1. Learn about email etiquette 2. Learn how your binder will be set up in LA class -Reading -Writing -Grammar & Word Study 3. Learn about infographics 4. Participate in workshop: *Finish any work from first week (-I am poem, My life in pics, I wish my teacher knew, & respect quickwrite) *Set up and decorate binder and composition notebook *Finish Graffiti Art *Send a complimentary email to a former teacher-cc Mr. Spicer *Work on infographics
Language Arts Monday 8/21/23
Today I can: 1. Review WAG and copy down assignments 2. Review Last week's concepts *Philosophy of teaching and work in LA *Respect x 4 *Quickwrite: Respect (your view)
3. Learn about Mr. Spicer's grading system *Mastery of learning & scale of 3 4. Workshop: *History Graffiti Project
Language Arts
Friday 8/18/23
Today I can: 1. Review Mr. Spicer's Philosophy of teaching 2. Learn about Respect x 4 3. Get to know Mr. Spicer Q & A on Padlet
Workshop: *"I wish my teacher knew..." quickwrite *History Graffiti
Language Arts
Thursday 8/17/23 Today I can: 1. Sit anywhere 2. Review Yesterday 3. Learn A204 Safety protocols 4. Get link to Parent Google Form 5. Learn about Mr. Spicer & his teaching philosophy/expectations 6. Workshop: *Finish "I Am" poems & upload to GC *Begin working on My life in pictures
Wednesday 8/16/23 Today I can: 1. Sit anywhere you would like 2. Endure Attendance with Mr. Spicer 3. Review Week At a Glance (WAG) 4. Tech Set up *Google Classroom *Bookmark Mr. Spicer's website *Favorite WAG 5. Room Tour Workshop: 6. I am Poem