May 27, 2009
8th Grade Continuation Ceremony (last day for 8th Graders)
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May 26, 2009
-Yearbook Distribution by cores
-Game Day & Yearbook Signing
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May 25, 2009 – NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
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May 22, 2009
-8th Grade Field Trip to Broomfield Tennis Club
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May 21, 2009
P1: Drug Task Force Presentation
P2-4: Core Activity & Awards
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May 20, 2009
All Periods:
-Groups brainstorm ideas for folktales to explain events in nature
*Write an original folktale to explain something in nature
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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May 19, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish skits
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
P3 & 4:
-Groups create an oral tale
-Create a skit of the oral tale and present
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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May 18, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Groups create an oral tale
-Create a skit of the oral tale and present
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
P3 & 4:
-Read p 910-919 “Chicoria,” “Brer Possum’s Dilemma,” and “Why the Waves Have Whitecaps”
-Discuss Reading Strategy & Lit Focus-Folk Tales Ques P920
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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May 15, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Read p 910-919 “Chicoria,” “Brer Possum’s Dilemma,” and “Why the Waves Have Whitecaps”
-Discuss Reading Strategy & Lit Focus-Folk Tales Ques P920
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
P3 & 4:
-Read p 891-896 “Johnny Appleseed,” “Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon,” and “The Spirit Chief Names the Animal People”
-Discuss Lit Focus-Oral Tradition Ques P 897
-Discuss Reading Strategy & Lit Focus-Myth Ques P 908
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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May 14, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Read p 891-896 “Johnny Appleseed,” “Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon,” and “The Spirit Chief Names the Animal People”
-Discuss Lit Focus-Oral Tradition Ques P 897
-Discuss Reading Strategy & Lit Focus-Myth Ques P 908
Goal: I will read and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
P3 & 4:
Yearbook-Get ready for distribution
May 13, 2009
-Independent Reading
*Makeup SRI
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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May 12, 2009
*District Post Assessment (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards.
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May 11, 2009
*District Post Assessment (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards.
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May 8, 2009
-Trimester Review
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards for reading, writing, and speaking.
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May 7, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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May 6, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*Spring District Writing Assessment
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards for writing and the genre of memoir.
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May 5, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*Spring District Writing Assessment
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards for writing and the genre of memoir.
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May 4, 2009
ALL PERIODS: REPORT TO COMPUTER LAB
*SRI Testing
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding the State Standards for reading.
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May 1, 2009
-Groups: Read Student Memoirs
Goal: I will make inferences and analyze author’s purpose and message.
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Apr 30, 2009
-Interest Grabber-pair/share (Share an experience about a person that helped you in some way.)
-Review Author’s Purpose, Inference, Author’s Bias, Author’s Message
-Read Meet the Author p 22
-Read (Groups) p24-29 “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
-Groups – discuss inferences and determine purpose, bias, & message
*Exit pass: “wanted-struggled-realized”
Goal: I will make inferences and analyze author’s purpose and message.
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Apr 29, 2009
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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Apr 28, 2009
All Periods:
Journal: Write a reflection to “Lights in the Night.”
*Check Wk 171-172
-Review “What is a Story?”
-Focus: Beginning, Middle, End (wanted-struggled-realized)
-Read “Alert & Always Ready”
-Individual - Brainstorm list of “moments”
-Switch partners-share & add ideas (3 times)
-Review Focus & share as a class
Goal: I will express a point of view orally and in writing using the literary elements of memoir.
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Apr 27, 2009
All Periods (Memoir Review):
-Review Strategies for Reading Critically (p 442)
-Model strategies through “Meet the Author”
*HO Reading Strategy Worksheet
-Groups: Read “Lights in the Night” & do handout
*WK 171-172 – “Dance to the Piper by Agnes De Mille due 4/28
Goal: I will make inferences and analyze author’s purpose and message.
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Apr 24, 2009 – NO SCHOOL
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Apr 23, 2009 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
-Staff Development Day
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Apr 22, 2009
All Periods:
-Concluding discussion on Steinbeck unit
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read and understand a variety of materials.
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Apr 21, 2009
All Periods:
-View The Grapes of Wrath (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 20, 2009
P1&2:
*RAFT due today!
All Periods:
-View The Grapes of Wrath (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 17, 2009
All Periods:
*Finish Oral book speeches
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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Apr 16, 2009
*Oral book speech due
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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Apr 15, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Independent Reading
*Oral book speech due 4/16
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
P3 & 4:
*Pearl projects due
*Present skits
Goal: I will write and speak for a variety of purposes using proper conventions and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 14, 2009
Per 1 & 2:
*Final Exam on The Pearl (50pt MC/50pts summary writing)
Per 3 & 4:
*Socratic Seminar Ch 6
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding of the State Standards.
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Apr 13, 2009
All Periods:
District Incommon Assessment Wk 28 (Day 1 of 1)
Goal: I will demonstrate understanding of the State Standards.
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Apr 10, 2009
P1 & 2:
*Review for Final Exam on The Pearl (50pt MC/50pts summary writing)
on Tues 4/14
*HO RAFT due 4/20
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
P3 & 4: (MAC Lab)
-Work on final projects
*Projects due 4/15
Goal: I will write and speak for a variety of purposes using proper conventions and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 9, 2009
P1 & 2:
*Group Activity – Theme
*Complete RAFT
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
P3 & 4: (MAC Lab)
-Work on final projects
Goal: I will write and speak for a variety of purposes using proper conventions and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 8, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Independent reading
*Oral book speech due 4/16
Goal: I will read, write, and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.
P3 & 4: (Library Computer Lab)
*HO Take Two for projects
-Work on final projects
Goal: I will write and speak for a variety of purposes using proper conventions and recognize literature as a record of human experience.
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Apr 7, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Discuss Ch 6
*Group Activity Foreshadowing & Irony
Goal: I will apply thinking skills to my reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
P3 & 4:
*Socratic on Ch4-6
*Finish up journal responses & vocab for unit
Goal: I will apply thinking skills to my reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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Apr 6, 2009
P1 & 2:
*Model of oral report speech due 4/16
-Read Ch 6
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
P3 & 4:
*Model of oral report speech due 4/16
-Read Ch 6
*Socratic on Ch 4-6
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
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Apr 3, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish reading Ch 4-5
-Discussion Questions on Ch 4-5
*Pop Quiz Ch 4-5
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
P3 & 4:
In-house field trip – Yearbook Celebration
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Apr 2, 2009
All Periods:
-Read Ch 4-5
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
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Apr 1, 2009
All Periods:
*Finish Final draft for lottery essay
Goal: I will write an analytical response to literature.
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Mar 31, 2009
All Periods:
-Read Lotto Articles
-Brainstorm with partner
*Plan/Write essay on winnings from the lottery
Goal: I will write an analytical response to literature.
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Mar 30, 2009
All Periods:
-Model found poem
-Brainstorm list of words/phrases
*Create a found poem due end of period
Goal: I will use figurative language in a variety of genre and modes
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Mar 20, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish reading Ch 3
-Discuss Ch 1-3
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
P3 & 4:
-Finish reading Ch 3
-Socratic Seminar Ch 3
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre
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Mar 19, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish Reading Ch 3
*Wk 21 Ch 3 Understanding & Vocab
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
P3 & 4:
-Model found poem
*Create a found poem for Ch 1-3 due 3/20
Goal: I will use figurative language in a variety of genre and modes.
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Mar 18, 2009
P1 & 2:
*Finish/score W-9-10 Ch 1-2 Vocab/Understanding
-Discuss conflict, connections & unit questions Ch 1-2
-Read Ch3
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
P3 & 4:
-Finish Socratic Ch 1-2
-Journal Ch 3 vocab & “word choice” words/phrases
-Read Ch 3
Goal: I will read and respond to a variety of genre.
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Mar 16 & Mar 17, 2009 CSAP Testing
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Mar 13, 2009
P1 & 2
-Finish drawing & Ch 1
-Read Ch 2
*WK 9-10 Vocab & Understanding
Discuss: Conflict & connections & unit questions
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3 & 4
*Journal-record "word choice" words and phrases from Ch 1 & 2
*Socratic Ch 1 & 2
-Read Ch 3
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Mar 11, 2009 & Mar 12, 2009 - CSAP Testing
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Mar 10, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Share author biography notes
-Background on The Pearl (Map & “La Paz, Mexico”)
*Ch 1 –Drawing/Recording/Listening to Figurative Language
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3 & 4:
-Finish “The Wreck of the Hesperus” SIFT presentations
-Finish reading Ch 2
*Journal-write a Response Connection to the Songs and their importance
*Socratic Ch 1 & 2
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Mar 9, 2009
P 1 & 2:
*Figurative Language Terms Quiz
-Finish Biography film & note activity
-Finish “The Wreck of the Hesperus” SIFT presentations
*Finish & Score “Colonel Drake’s Folly”
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P 3 & 4:
-Finish & Score “Colonel Drake’s Folly”
-Finish “The Wreck of the Hesperus” SIFT presentations
-Finish reading Ch 2
*Journal – write a Response Connection to the Songs and their importance
*Journal – record Ch 1 & 2 vocabulary words/definitions
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Mar 6, 2009
P 1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
-View Biography of Steinbeck (2nd half)
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3 & 4:
*Journal – dialog & record themes, conflicts, and character traits identified so far…
-Finish reading Ch 2
*Journal – write a Response Connection to the Songs and their importance
*Journal – record Ch 1 & 2 vocabulary words/definitions
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Mar 5, 2009
P 1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
-View Biography of Steinbeck (1st half)
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3 & 4:
-Grammar Review
-Expectations for Socratic
*(S) Summative Project for novel due 4/15: (Bound Journal -handwritten & Take Two - typed)
-Background on The Pearl (Map & “La Paz, Mexico”)
*-Ch 1 –Drawing/Recording/Listening to Figurative Language
Goal: I will summarize synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Mar 4, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*HO Oral Book Report for Tri 3 due 4/16
-Read Pkt 5 “Colonel Drake’s Folly”
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Mar 3, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Grammar Review
-Read p 835 & 855 (Poetic Form & Sound Devices)
-Read p 838 “Identity” – Extended Metaphor & Free Verse
-Read p 836 “January” – Stanza/Verse; meter; rhyme scheme
-Read p 425 “Taught Me Purple” – Rhyme Scheme & Stanza/Verse
-Read p 144 “Columbus” – Refrain; rhyme scheme
*Rapid Round
Goal: I will identify and analyze poetic form, sound devices, and figurative language.
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Mar 2, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
*Score Read #4 “Balboa and the Pacific”
-Finish Groups Work: Figurative language & story elements
for “The Wreck of the Hesperus” p 817
Goal: I will identify and analyze figurative language and story elements in a narrative poem.
P3 & 4:
-Grammar Review
*Score Read #4 “Balboa and the Pacific”
-SIFT “The Wreck of the Hesperus” p 817
Goal: I will identify and analyze figurative language and story elements in a narrative poem.
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Feb 27, 2009 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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Feb 26, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
-Read p 815-819 “The Wreck of the Hesperus”
-Groups: Find figurative language and story elements in assigned stanzas
Goal: I will identify and analyze figurative language and story elements in a narrative poem.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook – FINAL DEADLINE – ALL PAGES ARE DUE!
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Feb 25, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Grammar Review
*Complete Reading Pkt #4 “Balboa and the Pacific”
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Feb 24, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
*Finish and Score Ques. P 610
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3 & 4:
-Grammar Review
-View Biography of Steinbeck (first half) & take notes
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Feb. 23, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Grammar Review
-Finish Reading “The Medicine Bag” p. 602-609
*Do all questions on P 610
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P 3 & 4:
-Grammar Review
-View Biography of Steinbeck (first half) & take notes
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
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Feb. 20, 2009
-Thunder Core PBS Field Trip - P1 through lunch; return for elective classes.
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Feb. 19, 2009
P1&2:
-Library Checkout
-Grammar
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P 3&4:
-Yearbook – Library
*Deadline approaching – Feb. 27th! ALL pages must be completed.
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Feb. 18, 2009
P1&2:
-Grammar
-Journal Free Write: Are family traditions important?
-Read p. 602-609 “The Medicine Bag”
-Discuss: How does what you learned from the story apply to your life?
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P 3&4:
*Finish Book Project Presentations
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Feb. 17, 2009
P 1&2:
-Grammar
-Journal response/free write to quote: “A good story teller can make any tale worth hearing.”
-Read p 595-600 “The Story Teller”
-Discuss Critical Thinking Questions p. 600
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of texts and genre.
P3&4:
-Yearbook – Library
*Deadline approaching – Feb. 27th! ALL pages must be completed.
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Feb. 16, 2009 – NO SCHOOL- PRESIDENTS’ DAY
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Feb. 13, 2009
All Periods:
-Finish District Assessment
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Feb 12, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Feb 11, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*District Wk 24 Incommon Assessment (all standards) (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Feb 10, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*District Wk 24 Incommon Assessment (all standards) (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Feb 9, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*Edit/Revise and Write Final Draft of essay "Boot 'n Shoe"
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
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Feb 6, 2009 -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Inservice Day
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Feb 5, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*Write Draft of essay "Boot 'n Shoe"
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
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Feb. 4, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Independent Reading - Packet #2
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & 4:
-Finish Project Presentations
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Feb. 3, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*Write plan & begin draft of essay from planning "Boot 'n Shoe"
-Begin edit/revision
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
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Feb. 2, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Take Notes on Graphic Organizer(s)
-Read Model Essays of "Boot 'n Shoe"
*Plan draft of essay for "Boot 'n Shoe"
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
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Jan 30, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish Groups: Jigsaw TPCASTT & sift
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook *ALL remaining pages due by 2/27
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Jan 29, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish/Score Reading Pkt “Granville T.
Woods”
-Read “Old Grandfather and His Little
Grandson” & “Grandma” p. 72-75
Groups: Jigsaw TPCASTT & SIFT
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Present Reading Projects
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Jan 28, 2009
All Periods:
-Independent Reading
*Book projects/papers due!!!
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Jan 27, 2009
All periods:
-Grammar review
*Finish final draft c/c of "The Most Dangerous Game" (text to film)
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
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Jan 26, 2009
All periods:
-Edit/revise draft
*Write final draft c/c of "The Most Dangerous Game" (text to film)
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
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Jan 23, 2009
All periods:
-finish viewing film
*Score Jamestown Packet #1
-finish c/c notes & plan/draft c/c of "The Most Dangerous Game" (text to film)
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
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Jan 22, 2009
All periods:
-View "The Most Dangerous Game" & take notes
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
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Jan 21, 2009 (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
All periods:
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
*Independent Reading -assigned Jamestown packet #1
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Jan 20, 2009 (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
P1 & 2:
-Journal: Obstacles constantly present themselves. Some are fleeting, such as facing an important test in school. Some may take years to overcome, such as a major injury or the loss of a loved one. Write about an obstacle you've faced in your life. Did the experience change you for the better, or did it leave you bitter and cynical?
-Finish notes for "The Most Dangerous Game"
-Review scored "The Ninny" and Sarah Plain & Tall compare/contrast essays
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Journal
-Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game" & taking notes
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
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Jan 19, 2009
-Holiday No School
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Jan 16, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
-read Model Notes from graphic organizer
*Take 2 column notes from text “The Most Dangerous Game”
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Journal:A utopia, according to Webster’s dictionary, is “any place or state of ideal perfection.” One person’s utopia might be a country where discrimination does not exist and all lifestyles are tolerated. Another person’s utopia might be a huge city full of clubs, theaters, and restaurants. What is your idea of utopia? If you could design the ideal society, what kind of laws would govern it? What would it look like? What kind of people would live there?
-Read "The Most Dangerous Game"
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
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Jan 15, 2009
P1 & 2:
Journal: A utopia, according to Webster’s dictionary, is “any place or state of ideal perfection.” One person’s utopia might be a country where discrimination does not exist and all lifestyles are tolerated. Another person’s utopia might be a huge city full of clubs, theaters, and restaurants. What is your idea of utopia? If you could design the ideal society, what kind of laws would govern it? What would it look like? What kind of people would live there?
-Read “The Most Dangerous Game”
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
*Deadline TODAY!
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Jan 14, 2009
P1 & 2:
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
*Deadline Approaching Jan 15th!
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Jan 13, 2009
-Revise, edit & write final draft of "The Ninny" and Sarah, Plain & Tall
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
*Deadline Jan 15th
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Jan 12, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish plan/draft of compare/contrast essay of “The Ninny” and Sarah, Plain & Tall
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
*Deadline Jan 15th
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Jan 9, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Read models of compare/contrast essay
*Plan/draft compare/contrast essay on “The Ninny” vs. “Sarah, Plain & Tall”
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P3 & 4:
-Library - Yearbook
*Deadline Approaching Jan 15th!
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Jan 8, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Finish Film/notes
*Do Characters’ Actions, Characters’ Motives, Build Vocab & Build Grammar p182
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P3:
-View Sarah Plain & Tall & take notes on graphic organizer
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P4:
-Independent Reading
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Jan 7, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Library Checkout
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & 4:
-Library - Yearbook
*Deadline Approaching Jan 15th!
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
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Jan 6, 2009
P1 & 2:
-View Sarah Plain & Tall & take notes on graphic organizer
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P3:
-Journal: Does culture influence behavior? Discuss at your table for 2 minutes, then write your response and support your thinking.
-Read "The Ninny" & "The Governess" (p172-181)
*Complete Graphic Organizer for Compare/Contrast (F) due end of class
*Write a found poem about one character's motivation
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P4: Excused - Reward Day/Games
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Jan 5, 2009
P1 & 2:
-Journal: Does culture influence behavior? Discuss at your table for 2 minutes, then write your response and support your thinking.
-Read "The Ninny" & "The Governess" (p172-181)
*Complete Graphic Organizer for Compare/Contrast (F) due end of class
Goal:I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres.
P3 &4:
-Library - Yearbook
*Deadline Approaching Jan 15th!
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WINTER BREAK DEC 20, 2008 THROUGH 01/04/09
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
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Dec 19, 2008
CORE EVENT & Award Ceremony
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Dec 18, 2008
Period 1 & 2:
-View DVD Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
-Copy Four Types of Sentence Structure into Journals
-Copy Nine Ways to Start Sentences into Journals
*Students work with a partner:
Create/Write two original sentences for each of the Nine Ways to Start Sentences-COLLECT FOR GRADE (Be sure both names are on the collected paper)
*HO sentence packet with rules & practice; begin with 4.7 Simple and Compound Sentences – READ and COMPLETE all practice work in packet – due Fri. 12/19!
Goal: I will write using conventional grammar, usage, and sentence structure.
P3 & 4 (Honors)
-Yearbook (Library)
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Dec 17, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*Remember Book Reports/Projects are due 01/28/09!!!
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Dec 16, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Interest Grabber Discussion
-Read p62-69 "Christmas Day in the Morning"
-Groups (Half create a SIFT from story & Half create a timeline of Sequence of Events & Flashback)
-Share & Post group activity
Goal: I will analyze main idea and figurative language from a variety of texts and genre.
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Dec 15, 2008
P1 & 2:
*Finish RAFT on Paul Revere's Ride
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
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Dec 12, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Makeup Assessment
*Write RAFT on Paul Revere's Ride
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
P3 & 4:
-Makeup Assessment
-Yearbook
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Dec 11, 2008
All Periods:
*District Incommon Assessment (Wk 16-MC Only)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Dec 10, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Checkout
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Dec 9, 2008
P1 & 2:
*Collect Oreo poem
Journal: What qualities or traits does a hero possess? Why do you think so?
-Read “Paul Revere’s Ride” p 306-310
-Groups SIFT assigned stanzas & share
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3 & 4:
*Collect Oreo poem
Journal: What qualities or traits does a hero possess? Why do you think so?
-Read “Paul Revere’s Ride” p 306-310
-Groups SIFT & discuss critical thinking questions p 310; then, jigsaw
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec 8, 2008
P1&2:
Journal: If I could, I would go to the moon...(Write five statements making each a different figurative language)
-Writing Workshop-Description using Sensory Details:
-Read Model Paragraph & examine figurative language
-Read Poem "The Sea" by James Reeves & find figurative language
*Make Sensory detail list using Oreo cookies
*Write a poem about Oreo cookies with at least five different figurative languages; underline and identify the figurative languages used in the margin due 12/9.
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
Per3&4:
-Preview Figurative Language Statements
-Write a paragraph about the moon using five different figurative languages-label them in the margin
-Writing Workshop-Description using Sensory Details:
-Read Model Paragraph & examine figurative language
-Read Poem "The Sea" by James Reeves & find figurative language
*Make Sensory detail list using Oreo cookies
*Write a poem about Oreo cookies with at least five different figurative languages; underline and identify the figurative languages used in the margin due 12/9.
*Write a paragraph using at least five different figurative languages; underline and identify figurative language used in the margin due 12/9.
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec 5, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
“There’s more to language than just words”
-View and analyze The Twilight Zone episode
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec. 4, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*Score/Collect W109-110 Semi Colon & Colon
-Read p 834-835 (as a class)
-Groups choose a strategy to analyze assigned poem from p. 836-841
“January,” “Two Haiku,” “Identity,” “400-Meter Free Style”
-Groups Jigsaw to share; post strategy
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec. 3, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*Score/Collect W113-114 Quotation Marks
*HO W109-110 Semi Colon & Colon due 12/4
-Independent Silent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & 4:
-All of the above
*Collect Lyric Poem
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec. 2, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*Score/Collect W115-116 Apostrophe
*HO W113-114 Quotation Marks due 12/3
-Read p 826-827 (as a class)
-Partners choose a strategy to analyze assigned poem from p.828-831
“Harlem Night Song,” “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind,” “Love is a Place,” and “The Freedom of the Moon”
-Partners Jigsaw with two other pairs to share; collect.
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3 & 4:
-All of the above
*Collect sound device poem.
*Write a lyric poem about nature.
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Dec. 1, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*HO W115-116 Apostrophe due 12/2
-Read p 854-855 (as a class)
-Groups choose strategy to analyze assigned poem from p. 856-859
“Silver,” “Forgotten Language,” “Drum Song,” and “If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking”
-Groups Jigsaw to share; post strategy.
P3 & 4:
-All of the above
*Write a sound device poem using rhyme, repetition, and alliteration due on 12/2
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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NO SCHOOL NOV 26-NOV 28, 2008
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Nov 25, 2008
P1&2
-Review Week 12 District Assessment
*Collect Concrete Poem
-Library
*Book Report/Project due 01/28/09
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3&4
-Review Week 12 District Assessment
*Book Report/Project due 01/28/09
-Library
-Choose a Biography for book project/report
*Collect Concrete Poems
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Nov 24, 2008
All Periods:
*Do Build Grammar p247 (Adjectives)
-Introduce Concrete Poetry
*Write a concrete poem due 11/25
P3 &4
-All of the above
*TPCASTT "Scarlet Ibis"
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Nov 21, 2008
P1&2
-Journal: “I raised my weary head from the white and fluffy cloud upon which it had rested. Ah, to face another day! My raven hair was strewn about my creased face like the wild feathers of a frightened bird.” This is a very melodramatic beginning of a description of a morning routine. In a similarly melodramatic tone, describe your morning routine.
*Read p 510 "Southern Mansion"
-TPCASTT
-Rapid round (if time allows from the poems this week)
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3&4
-Yearbook
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Nov 20, 2008
P1&2
Journal: Have you ever sat outside at night under a sky filled with twinkling stars? What do you think about when you look at the stars? Do you feel small in comparison to the universe above you, or is your focus on something else altogether? Describe your thoughts under a starry night sky. Use figurative language in your description. When you finish writing, go back and underline and label each figurative language you used.
-Read p. 508-509 "Mushrooms"
-Read p. 511 "The Bat"
-TPCASTT with a partner
-Finish p512 Build Grammar (Appositives)
*Do Build Vocab p. 512
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3&4
Journal: see above
*Finish TPCASTT Sharing
-Read "Scarlet Ibis"
-TPCASTT with a partner & share
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Nov 19, 2008
P1&2
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3&4
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Nov 18, 2008
8th Grade Career Fair Field Trip
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Nov 17, 2008
P1&2:
-Journal: If you could go anywhere in the world, at anytime in the past or future, where and to what time would you go? What would you want to see, and who would you want to meet? Explain.
*HO Tone Words List
-Read p 502-507 "Glow in the Dark"
-TPCASTT (Groups)
*p 512-Do Build Grammar (appositives)
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
P3&4:
-Journal (same as per 1&2)
*HO Tone Words List
-Read p 32-37 "The Road not Taken," "All but Blind," & "The Choice"
-TPCASTT (Groups)
-Answer Question Cards & Share Out
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing.
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Nov 14, 2008
**Thunder Core's Tri 1 Reward Field Trip
-Report to 1st period; we will return to school by 1:15 for lunch!
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Nov 13, 2008
All Periods:
-Library Checkout
-Finish District Incommon Assessment (Wk 12) (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Nov 12, 2008
All Periods:
*Collect Final Draft of memoir (student choice of topic)
*District Incommon Assessment (Wk 12) (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Nov 11, 2008 - Veterans' Day-NO SCHOOL
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Nov 10, 2008 (Pep Assembly-Wednesday Schedule for classes)
*W105-107 Commas-Score & Collect
Journal: Respond to the following quote: "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer" - Henry David Thoreau. Explain what you think this quote means and evaluate it.
-Read p. 652-629 (groups)
*Answer Critical Thinking 1-5 on p 655 and Critical Thinking 1-5 on p 659. Do Build Grammar (Who & Whom) on p 660.
Goal: I will analyze main idea and make inference from a variety of texts and genre.
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Nov 7, 2008
P1 & 2:
-View Comma Video
*W105-107 Commas due 11/10
*Revise/edit rough draft
*Final Draft due 11/12
Goal:I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience. I will organize writing using a logical arrangement (introduction, body, and conclusion).
P3 & 4:
-Yearbook
*Final Memoir Draft due 11/12
*W105-107 Commas due 11/10
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience. I will organize writing using a logical arrangement (introduction, body, and conclusion).
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Nov. 6, 2008
P1 & 2:
Journal: Sometimes we learn a lesson from another person. For example, an uncle may teach us safe boat handling while water skiing, or a friend may teach us the importance of driving safely. Tell about something that you learned from another person. Describe the person and explain the lesson and describe how you learned it. Explain what you gained from your relationship with the other person.
*W105-107 Commas due 11/10
-Read teacher model memoirs
*Brainstorm ideas for memoirs
*Write rough draft of a memoir
*Final Draft due 11/12
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
P3 & 4:
-View Comma Video
*W105-107 Commas due 11/10
-Read teacher model memoirs
*Brainstorm ideas for memoirs
*Write rough draft of a memoir
*Final draft due 11/12
Goal: I will use relevant details, supporting examples to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience.
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Nov 5, 2008
All Periods:
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Nov 4, 2008
All Periods:
*Grammar W37/38 Direct & Indirect Objects
*Build Grammar p 629 (pronoun cases)
-Read "Forest Fire" p 623-628
-Partners chart memoir elements
Goal: I will analyze a memoir and use relevant details to support the elements it contains.
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Nov 3, 2008
All Periods:
-Review Wk 8 District Assessment
-Introduce Memoir Writing
-Read "Debbie" p.670-674
-Groups: identify memoir elements
Goal: I will analyze a memoir and use relevant details to support the elements it contains.
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Oct 30 & 31, 2008
-No Students (Conferences and District Inservice Days)
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Oct 29, 2008
All Classes - Computer Lab
-Read *Read Magazine* Online
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama that represent different perspectives.
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Oct 28, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Grammar (POS)
-Read "This We Know"
*Rapid Round for figurative language
*Write a GIST of 15 words or less
Goal: I will identify figurative language and literary terminology.
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Oct 27, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Read p. 632-639 “One Writer’s Beginnings” & “Baseball”
-Answer questions p 639 & 640
Goal: I will analyze main idea and make inference from a variety of texts and genre.
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Oct 24, 2008
-Report to 1st Period for RED RIBBON WEEK EXTRAVAGANZA
We will be going to Legacy, so dress appropriately for the weather.
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Oct 23, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Grammar (POS)
-Read "Annabel Lee" (Groups)
*Chart Figurative Language Treasure Hunt
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology.
P3 & 4:
-Grammar (POS)
-Read "The Raven" (Groups)
-Chart Figurative Language Treasure Hunt
Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology.
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Oct 22, 2008
All Periods:
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & P4
-Yearbook
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Oct 21, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Library Checkout
*Create Plot Diagram & Character Wheel for "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Goal: I will identify and use appropriate structural terminology (Exposition, conflict, etc).
P3 & 4:
-Library Checkout
-Read "The Cask of Amontillado"
*Create a Plot Diagram & Character Wheel for "The Cask of Amontillado"
Goal: I will identify and use appropriate structural terminology and identify conflict in increasingly sophisticated texts.
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Oct 20, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Choose a list of interesting words from Tell-Tale Heart
-Review: The Sequence of Events & Figurative Lang (2 col notes) on "The Tell Tale Heart"
-Writing Workshop:
-Model Found Poems
*Write a found poem using word list created
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres that represent different perspectives from places, people, and events.
P3 & 4:
-Choose a list of interesting words from Tell-Tale Heart
-Introduce SIFT on "The Tell Tale Heart" (Groups)
-Writing Workshop:
-Model Found Poems
*Write a found poem using word list created
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres that represent different perspectives from places, people, and events.
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Oct 17, 2008
All Periods:
-Build Vocab p 548 (warmup)
-Take 2 column notes on Poe's Life
-Read "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to a variety of genres that represent different perspectives from places, people, and events.
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Oct 16, 2008
*Collect W225/229 Irregular Verbs
*District Incommon Assessment (Wk 8)
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Oct 15, 2008
P1 & 2
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
P3 & 4
-Yearbook
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Oct 14, 2008
All Periods:
*W225/229 Irregular Verbs due 10/16
-HO figurative language terms
-View Biography of Poe (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will read, listen to, and comprehend a variety of genres that represent different perspectives from places, people, and events.
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Oct 13, 2008
All Periods:
-Journal: Most families set rules for their children, especially regarding behavior and responsibility. Which rules do you find particularly annoying? Do you long to stay out later, go out more, or dress any way you like? Write about the rules that you consider the most unfair. Support your answer with specific examples.
-Writing workshop:
-show model
-students compare their writing to model
-Make final changes to Finish drafts
*POV Constructed Response due 10/14
Goal: I will use details to support and address audience and purpose in writing.
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Oct 11, 2008
All Periods:
-Journal: Most families set rules for their children, especially regarding behavior and responsibility. Which rules do you find particularly annoying? Do you long to stay out later, go out more, or dress any way you like? Write about the rules that you consider most unfair. Support your answer with specific examples.
-Writing Workshop:
-Show Model
-Students compare their writing to the model
-Students make final changes and write a polished draft
*Collect planning through polished draft
Goal: I will use details to support and address audience and purpose in writing.
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Oct 10, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Grammar
-Writing Workshop:
-SLAMS
-How to analyze and answer a prompt
-Write a constructed response prompt
Goal: I will use details to support and address audience and purpose in writing.
P3 & 4
-Grammar
-Writing Workshop:
-SLAMS
-How to analyze and answer a prompt
*Write a constructed response prompt due 10/13
-Continue working on yearbook theme (VOTE)
Goal: I will use details to support and address audience and purpose in writing.
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Oct 9, 2008
*FIELD TRIP IS CANCELLED. All tickets will be refunded.
P1 & 2:
-Grammar
*Collect RAFT on "Charles"
-Read "The Dinner Party" p 535
*Do Plot Diagram (Formative)
*Do Character Wheel (formative)
Goal:I will determine the fiction elements and create a plot line and character wheel.
P3 & 4:
-Grammar
-Read "The Dinner Party" p 535
*Do Plot Diagram (Formative)
*Do Character Wheel (formative)
-Continue working on yearbook theme
Goal:I will determine the fiction elements and create a plot line and character wheel.
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Oct 8, 2008
*Collect Plot diagram & character wheel on "Charles"
-Independent Reading
-Finish conferences on goals
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Oct 7, 2008
P1 & 2:
-Journal:Most people have vivid memories of certain events from childhood. What sticks in your mind? Pick one particular strong memory of an event and describe it in detail.
*Score/Collect W-7-8 Vocab/Spelling
-Read "Charles" (groups) p 15
*Do a Plot Diagram due 10/8
*Do a Character Wheel for Laurie due 10/8
*RAFT on "Charles" due 10/9
Goal:I will determine the fiction elements and create a plot line and character wheel.
P3 & 4:
-Journal:Most people have vivid memories of certain events from childhood. What sticks in your mind? Pick one particular strong memory of an event and describe it in detail.
*Score/Collect W-7-8 Vocab/Spelling
-Read "Charles" (groups) p 15
-Do a Plot Diagram
-Do a Character Wheel for Laurie
-Continue work on yearbook theme
Goal:I will determine the fiction elements and create a plot line and character wheel.
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Oct 6, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Journal: Free write about your first day of school when you were about five years old. Who were your friends? What was it like? What was your impression of kindergarten?
-HO Plot Diagram
-HO Character Wheel
*W7-8 Vocab/Spelling due 10/7
-Plot the fairy tale Cinderella
Goal: I will determine the fiction elements and create a plot line.
P3 & 4 (Honors)
-All of the above
-Discuss choices for yearbook theme
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Oct 3, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Slips signed by a parent are due!
-Finish individual Conferences for absent students (CSAP Scores/Goals)
-Review test for WK 4 standards
-Handouts for grammar:
-Grammar markings
-Linking verb list
-Grammar sentence practice
Goal: I will identify parts of speech and use pronouns correctly.
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Oct 2, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Finish individual Conferences for CSAP Scores/Goals
-Review Fall District Writing Assessment
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
I will use relevant details, supporting examples and/or reasons to develop ideas and content to address purpose and audience in writing.
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Oct 1, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE
-10% grade deduction for each day Research Paper is late
-Independent Reading
-Individual Conferences for CSAP Scores/Goals
Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genre to increase my reading proficiency.
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Sep 30, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Computers
-Work on Final Draft
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 29, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Computers
-Work on Final Draft
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 26, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Computers
-Work on Final Draft
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 25, 2008
-Library Computers
*DRAFT ASSEMBLY CHECKS
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 24, 2008
ALL PERIODS: (Classroom)
*DRAFT ASSEMBLY CHECKS
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 23, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Research
*OUTLINE CHECK is due
-Assemble a typed draft of Research Paper
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in the form of a research paper.
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Sep 22, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Research
-Mini lesson-Outline Review
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information about a topic in an outline and draft for a research paper.
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Sep 19, 2008
NO STUDENTS - STAFF INSERVICE DAY
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Sep 18, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*District Incommon Assessment
Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards.
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Sep 17, 2008
ALL PERIODS: (Classroom)
-Focus Lesson: How to Write an Outline from Notes
*Outline checks on 9/18 & 9/22
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
-Independent Silent Reading
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information and record notes from sources for a research paper.
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Sep 16, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Research
-Last day to take notes
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information and record notes from sources for a research paper.
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Sep 15, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Classroom
*Thesis statement & 3 pages of notes is due
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information and record notes from sources for a research paper.
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Sep 12, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Research
*Your Works Cited for 3 different types of sources is due
*Thesis statement & 3 pages of notes check due 9/15
*FINAL DRAFT DUE 10/1
Goal: I will organize information about my topic into a thesis statement with three main ideas.
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Sep 11, 2008
ALL 8th Graders: EXPLORE TEST sponsored by Counseling Dept.
Goal: I will determine career interests and strengths.
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Sep 10, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Research
*Formative Assessment on Works Cited due
*Your Works Cited for 3 different types of sources by 9/12
*FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE 10/1
Goal: I will locate and recall information in texts and evaluate information from a variety of texts.
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Sep 9, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Library Stations:
Mrs. Maxsom - Nonfiction Books
Mrs. Slover - How to search the web and databases
Mrs. Childs - Periodicals and a Works Cited page
*(Formative) Worksheets & a Works Cited page due 9/10
Goal: I will locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts.
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Sep 8, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*SRI Testing in the Computer Lab
Goal: I will determine my reading lexile level.
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Sep 5, 2008
-Journal: People use the expression "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" to stress the importance of speaking up for yourself. Describe a situation in which you either spoke up for yourself or you decided it was best to remain silent. Justify your reasons.
-Research Packet Overview:
Rubric, Title Page, Outline, Body, Works Cited
*You MUST have three different types of sources cited in the paper.
*FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE 10/1
Goal: I will learn the expectations for the research paper project due 10/1.
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Sep 4, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Journal: Describe what qualities you think makes a great leader. Give support (DRAPES) why you think those qualities are important for a leader to possess.
-Independently read "Cats & Dogs" article
*Complete DRAPES and Hamburger Model (COLLECT)
Goal:
I will demonstrate my ability to locate and recall information and identify supporting details for main ideas by completing two different graphic organizers.
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Sep 3, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-Independent Reading
-Student Conferences on Scores and Goals
Goal: I will read a variety of genre and set goals to increase my reading and writing proficiency.
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Sep 2, 2008 ***TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENTS DUE BY TODAY!
ALL PERIODS:
-Journal: What part does pop or rock music play in the life of young people? Describe your tastes in music and why music is meaningful to your generation.
-Ranking Activity
-Groups: Read "Read, Reduce, Reuse"
*Locate information to complete DRAPES & Hamburger Model
organizers
Goal: I will locate and recall information in texts with different structures and identify supporting details for main ideas.
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Sep 1, 2008
HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
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August 29, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
-View Expository Writing Video
-Take notes on persuasive terms
-Read Model "Overcrowded Schools"
-Introduce: DRAPES & Hamburger Organizers
Goal: I will locate and recall information in texts with different structures and identify supporting details for main ideas.
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August 28, 2008
*Technology Agreement due by 9/2
ALL PERIODS:
*Fall District Writing Assessment (Day 3 of 3)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
Per 3 & 4 (Honors):
-Yearbook Overview
*Ideas from other school yearbooks
Goal: I will work within a team and gather ideas for the yearbook.
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August 27, 2008
*Technology Agreement due by 9/2
ALL PERIODS:
*Fall District Writing Assessment (Day 2 of 3)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
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August 26, 2008
8:45-9:15 - 8th Grade Meets in Cafe to go over Dress Code with
Vice Principal
*Technology Agreement due by 9/2
ALL PERIODS:
*Fall District Writing Assessment (Day 1 of 3)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
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August 25, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*District Lang Arts Pretest (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
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August 22, 2008
REMAIN IN 1st PERIOD FOR ALL CORE CLASSES
-PBS Training
Goal: I will learn to be responsible in my school environment.
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August 21, 2008
ALL PERIODS:
*District Lang Arts Pretest (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
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August 20, 2007
ALL PERIODS:
-Get Acquainted Poster
-Classroom Rules/Procedures/Syllabus
*Core Handbook due 8/22 to Period 1
Goal: I will learn to be independent in the classroom
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August 19, 2007
ALL PERIODS:
-Short schedule - Meet your Core
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