-Per. 7:
-Finish definitions from Friday
- Vocabulary--"Completing the Sentence" and "Synonyms"
-Read WG pg. 21-31. Write 6-8 tips from the reading
Sept. 9
per. 1-6
-Pick 2-3 vocabulary words that are difficult to spell. Write each word 10-15 times each. Consider choosing the words you missed from today's practice quiz
-Pick 4-6 vocabulary words that are difficult in meaning--Draw pictures that illustrate the meaning for each word.
-read novel
per.7
-Vocabulary: "antonyms" and "choosing the right word"
-read novel
Sept. 10
ALL PERIODS
-Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
-Worksheet practice #3: Recognizing Unrelated Details
-read novel
-BOOK REPORTS DUE OCTOBER 9
Sept. 11
-read novel
Sept. 14
All Periods
-read novel
-study voc. words
-finish definitions (per. 1-6 terms: vanish, renown, resound, extricate, pursue, astound, agile, asset, dramatize, intact, emerge, submerge) period 7--see voc. sheet
Sept. 15
-read novel/study vocabulary
-elaboration sheet: pick letter b, c, or d to complete
-vocabulary(period 1-6):finish crossword/add "working definitions" to dictionary definitions
-vocabulary(period 7): "synonyms" and "choosing the right word"
Sept. 16
-read novel/study vocab.
-(periods 1-6): 8-12 vocabulary picture mnemonics
-(period 7): Completing the sentence and Antonyms
Sept. 17
-read novel / study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
Sept. 18
-read novel
-finish defining vocabulary words(Per. 7 see sheet)
(period 1-6 vocabulary for unit 3: intimidating, supremacy, dense, placid, conscientious, habitat, vegetation, gesture, plight, devour, doze, forage)
-Sept. 21
ALL PERIODS
-"How to Write an Essay" test: Wednesday
-"How to Write an Essay" study guide for test (crossword)
-Finish vocabulary unit 3 definitions
Sept. 23
-Finish introductory paragraph practice from classwork on the topic: The Driving Age Should Remain Sixteen (practice 2-3 introd. paragraphs using opening strategies from writing packet)
-periods1-6: 8-12 vocabulary picture mnemonics
-period 7: Completing the Sentence vocabulary
-optional: Begin revising paragraphs from journal: emergencies, stress relief for parents, and after-school activities
-read novel
Sept. 24
-Read novel / Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
-period 1-6 vocabulary/Choose ONE: 1)Pick 6 of your vocabulary words that are difficult in meaning, and write sentences using context clues for each word. Underline context clues and circle vocabulary word.
2)Pick 3-4 of your vocabulary words that are difficult in meaning. Write the word and the definition 8-10 times each
-period 7 vocabulary: Choosing the Right Word
Sept. 25
-"The Driving Age Should Remain Sixteen" essay due Tuesday or Wednesday. Students submitting essays on Tuesday will get an extra credit ticket.
-OPTIONAL Paragraph Writing Contest: due by Thursday, first 15-20 entries will get an extra credit ticket, choose from "My Favorite Seasons" journal entry or B, C, or D from writing packet for paragraph topics, winners will get at least 2 extra credit tickets)
-Get interim signed
Sept. 29
-"Driving" essay due tomorrow
-Optional: Paragraph Contest -- due by Thursday
-Vocabulary Unit 1-3 Test--Friday
-Read novel--Book Report due October 9
Sept. 30
-read novel/study for quiz
October 1
-Finish Spelling/Definition Bee Penalty Sheet: spelling x20 / definition x5
-Study for tomorrow's cumulative vocabulary test
-read novel
Oct.2
-read novel / begin working on book report -- due October 9!!!!!!!!!! Remember to bring your novel, object of association, and report on October 9.
Oct. 5
PERIODS 1-6
-WG pg. 304 review / complete pg. 305 #s 1-10 Exer. 1
-Read novel / work on book report
PERIOD 7
-WG pg. 304 review / complete pg. 305 #s 1-10 Exer. 1
-WG pg. 190, 193 review / complete pg. 184 ex. 5 #1-5(write the sentence)
-read over/ work on "Application" activities: due October 15/16
-visit www.booksbybill.com/humpty_dumpty.htm for a nursery rhyme model
-read novel / work on book report
Oct. 6
PERIODS 1-6
-WG pg. 193 read / pg. 194 Ex. 4 and 5
-Read novel / work on book report
PERIOD 7
-VERBS: WG pg. 210 EX. 5 #1-10 / read pg. 206-209
-CAPITALIZATION: read/review pg. 438-448 "Key Concepts"
-Grammar Test: Thursday / Grammar Pretest: Wednesday
-Work on "Application Activities" see assign. sheet/ due Oct. 15/16
-Read novel / work on book report: due Friday
Oct. 7
PERIODS 1-6
-read novel / review grammar concepts: 4 kinds of sentences and common/proper nouns
PERIOD 7
-Study for tomorrow's grammar test
-Work on "Application" activities-- due Oct. 15/16 (two in-class workdays: next Wednesday and Thursday)
-read novel/work on book report (due Friday)
-OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT: Practice Capitalization online by 1) google "grammar interactive quizzes," go to the first link, see #95, complete quiz online and print out, write a 5-7 minute or more reflection on the questions missed = 1 extra credit ticket tomorrow
Oct. 8
-book report due tomorrow! Bring book, object of association, and novel.
Oct. 9
-read novel
Oct. 12
ALL PERIODS
-Vocabulary definitions: per.7 SEE SHEET/per. 1-6: intend, loot, impression, astonish, persist, opulent, profusion, archaeologist, tedious, adjacent, reign, excavate
Oct. 13
PERIOD 1-6
-WG pg. 210, EX. 5 (For help, see pg. 207-208)
-Vocabulary Crossword / Update definitions
-Grammar Test Thursday: 4 kinds of sentences, common/proper nouns, action/linking verbs, and capitalization
PERIOD 7
-Vocabulary: "Completing the Sentence" and "Synonyms"
-Work on Application Activities--due Thursday or Friday
-Read novel
Oct. 14
PERIOD 1-6
-WG pg. 211, ex. 7 odd
-WG pg. 434, ex. 55: write "correct" or "incorrect," correct incorrect sentences with the right word, do not write the sentence
-study vocabulary (at least 10-15 minutes)
-study for tomorrow's grammar test (see old WG exercises and handout)
-finish Grammar Practice Test if you did not finish in class (We will go over the answers before the test)
PERIOD 7
-Vocabulary: "antonyms" and "completing the sentence"
-Work on Application Activities(nursery rhyme vocab. story and "How to Write an Essay" essay)--due this Thursday or Friday! (Tomorrow is the second in-class student workday for these activities)
October 15
PERIOD 1-6
-8-12 vocabulary pictures
-2-4 spelling words written 15 times each
-study for vocabulary quiz/read novel
PERIOD 7
-NEW DUE DATE FOR APPLICATION ACTIVITIES: Friday, Oct. 16 and Monday October 19 --tomorrow is a student workday for these assignments(Hooray!!!)
-Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
October 16
-period 1-6: read novel
-period 7: read novel, Application Activities due Monday
October 19
-Finish defining vocabulary words: periods 7 (see vocabulary 5 sheet); perods1-6 words--
pungent, morsel, ravenous, carcass, elevate, sumptuous, bustle, cauldron, attire, century, replenish, consume
October 20
-period 1-6: Create pictures that illustrate the meaning for 8-12 of the vocabulary words
-period 7: Completing the Sentence, Synonyms
-Read novel (all periods)
October 21
PERIOD 1-6
-read novel/study vocabulary
-Finish 2 crossword puzzles: vocabulary / BD essential vocabulary
-Update definitions
PERIOD 7
-read novel/study vocabulary
-Vocabulary: antonyms / choosing the right word
-Crossword Puzzle: BD Reading Essential Vocabulary
October 22
-Read novel / Study vocabulary
-Literature bk. pg. 884-885 #2,4,6 (Write the question and the answer. Also include the correct letter)
-Journal check: Monday
-Reading Pretest for Blue Diamond: Monday
October 23
-Journal Check Monday
-BD Reading: Essential Vocabulary Test---Monday
Nov. 3
-Read lit. bk. pg. 52-53 on "Personal Narratives"
-Make a list of 5 possible personal narrative topics
-Vocabulary (period 1-6): crossword puzzle/update definitions
-Vocabulary (period 7):"completing the sentence," and "synonyms"
-read novel / study vocabulary
Nov. 4
-Decide on personal narrative topic
-Create a detailed web or outline for your personal narrative (review lit. bk. pg. 52-53)
-Vocabulary(period 1-6): 8-12 vocabulary pictures
-Vocabulary(period 7): Antonyms and Choosing the Right Word
-Read novel / Study vocabulary
Nov. 5
PERIODS 1-6
-read novel
-study vocabulary
-work on personal narrative
PERIOD 7
-Revise personal narrative model "Amen" and answer the questions at the end of the reading. WRITING GRADE
-Vocabulary: Study/underline CC for "completing the sentence" and "choosing the right word."
-read novel
Nov. 6
-read novel
-work on personal narrative: draft/final due Tuesday for peer evaluations (FINAL due Thursday)
-prepare for Monday's Spelling/Definition BEE
Nov. 9
-Personal Narrative (rough draft/final in-progress) due tomorrow for peer evaluations
-FINAL DRAFT of personal narrative due Thursday
-Spelling / Definition BEE Penalty Sheet: spelling=20, definition=10
-read novel
Nov. 10
-FINAL personal narrative due Thursday (Make revisions from self and peer evaluations)
-Study for Monday's vocabulary unit 4-6 test
-read novel
Nov.11
-no school
Nov. 12-13
-read novel
-study for Monday Vocabulary Unit 4-6 Test
Nov. 16
-read novel
-period 1-6 ONLY: paragraph on "qualities of a good friend"--supportive (see graphic organizer)
Nov. 17
-Period 1-6: body paragraph on "qualities of a good friend"--considerate (see graphic organizer)
-Period 7: prewriting chart on choice essay topic
-All periods: read novel
Nov. 18
-perod 1-6: qualities of a good friend:"trustworthy"
-period 7: work on rough draft using prewriting chart
-read novel
Nov. 19
-grammar worksheet(front/back)--see the following pages to help with sheet: WG, unit 19, 252-266 and 320-323
-5 paragraph essay due: Monday(extra credit ticket) or Tuesday
-read novel
Nov. 20
-Review WG unit 19 : Parts of a Sentence
-Essay due Monday (extra credit ticket) or Tuesday--review grading rubric and model essay notes
-read novel
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