Banner
SchoolNotes
Now Part of Education World
Personal Edition
User's Guide | View Notes | Edit Notes Teachers Register Here | Account Management | About Us | Help







Your Weather Newsletter Center



Content / User Guidelines








To request information by email, send inquiry to info@edgate.com
spacer

Mrs. JoEllen Childs
Lang Arts & Reading Agenda
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BROOMFIELD,   CO   80020
SchoolNotes last updated: Fri Jan 29 17:23:57 PST 2010    Number of Visits: 3939
Click here to send an e-mail to Mrs. JoEllen Childs
Notify me when this page is updated. (Remove me)
SchoolNotes.com - Linking Educators to the Community

February 5, 2010 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
DISTRICT IN-SERVICE DAY
-------------------------------
February 4, 2010
P1 & P7
-Journal
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.

P2 & P6
*Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Day 2 of 2)
LO: I will write a persuasive essay.
-------------------------------
February 3, 2010
P1 & P7
*Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Day 2 of 2)
LO: I will write a persuasive essay.

P2 & P6
*Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Day 1 of 2)
LO: I will write a persuasive essay.

-------------------------------
February 2, 2010
P1 & P7
*Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Day 1 of 2)
LO: I will write a persuasive essay.

P2 & P6
-Journal
*Begin Planning for Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Hamburger Model & DRAPES)
LO: I will choose a topic and plan the organization and support before writing a persuasive essay.
-------------------------------
February 1, 2010
P1 & P7
-Journal
-Review Acuity Assessment Performance
*Begin Planning for Persuasive District Writing Assessment
(Hamburger Model & DRAPES)
LO: I will choose a topic and plan the organization and support before writing a persuasive essay.

P2 & P6:
-Journal
-Review Acuity Assessment Performance
-Write Practice Concluding Paragraphs
*HO Persuasive Packet
LO: I will work with a partner to write practice persuasive concluding paragraphs.
-------------------------------
Jan 29, 2010
P1 & P7
-Yearbook-Library

P2 & P6
-Finish “Use High Fives”
-Read prompts and decide by 2/1
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read and speak with my partner about what it means to add voice to my writing.
-------------------------------
Jan 28, 2010
-Journal
ML: Add Voice “Use High Fives”
*HO Persuasive Writing Packet
*Read prompts and decide by 2/1
LO: I will read and speak with my partner about what it means to add voice to my writing.
-------------------------------
Jan 27, 2010
-Journal
-Grammar
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------------------
Jan 26, 2010
-Journal
*Score Vocab M/N
ML: Practice Supporting Argument & Organization
Partners: Read “The Trouble with Television” p 684-688
Model – Sample Hamburger Model & DRAPES for writing an essay
Partners-plan an essay by completing a Hamburger Model and DRAPES
LO: I will read an essay, speak with my partner to find information, and write answers in graphic organizers.
-------------------------------
Jan 25, 2010
-Journal
*Vocab M/N due 1/26
ML: Practice Supporting Argument & Organization
Partners: Read “Cats and Dogs” essay
-Locate info & complete Hamburger Model & DRAPES
LO: I will read an essay, speak with my partner to find information, and write answers in graphic organizers.
-------------------------------
Jan 22, 2010
P1 & 7:
-Yearbook

P2 & 6:
-Journal
-Read “Animal Craftsmen” p 622-628
*Answer Questions p 619-Reading for Success & Reflective Essay
LO: I will read an essay and write answers to questions about the essay.
----------------------------
Jan 21, 2010
P2 & 6:
ML: Practice Supporting Arguments & Organization
Partners: Read “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse” Essay
-Locate info & complete Hamburger Model & DRAPES
-Independent Reading (if time)
LO: I will read an essay, speak with my partner to find information, and write answers in graphic organizers.

P1 & 7: ALL OF THE ABOVE—AND:
-Read PH Writing & Grammar Text P134-145
  (Persuasive Model, Prewriting-Narrowing Your Topic & Gathering Support, Developing a Thesis Statement)
-Choose a topic for your bill for SS Class, narrow it, gather support, write a thesis statement and organize the order of the essay
LO: I will read a model persuasive essay and will read how to narrow a topic and support it. I will write a thesis statement and supporting paragraph topic sentences for my essay for Social Studies class (Writing a Bill).
-----------------------------
Jan 20, 2010
-Journal
-Review Test Constructed Responses
-Reading Packet Test Practice
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
------------------------------
Jan 19, 2010
-SRI Testing
-------------------------------
Jan 18, 2010 – HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
-------------------------------
Jan 15, 2010
P1 & 7
Yearbook-Library

P2 & 6
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------------------
Jan 14, 2010
-Journal
-ML: Organization of Persuasive Essay
-Thesis & Supporting Arguments Activity
-Review “Overcrowded Schools” essay
-Review Hamburger Model & DRAPES
LO: I will read opinion statements and determine supporting arguments order.
-------------------------------
Jan 13, 2010
*District Assessment (Day 2 of 2)
-------------------------------
Jan 12, 2010
*District Assessment (Day 1 of 2)
-------------------------------
Jan 11, 2010
-Journal
-Read “Baseball” p 636-638
*Write #2 p 641
LO: I will read a personal essay and write a personal essay.
-------------------------------
Jan 8, 2010
P1 & P7
-Yearbook-Library

P2 & P6
-Journal
-Group of 4 share essays
-Share 2 new ideas
Choose 1 idea and write a personal essay
LO: I will read models of personal essays, speak to partners about topics, and write a personal essay.
-------------------------------
Jan 7, 2010
-Journal
ML: Personal Essay Models
-Group of 4 share essays
-Share 2 new ideas
-Choose 1 idea and write a personal essay
LO: I will read models of personal essays, speak to partners about topics, and write a personal essay.
-------------------------------
Jan 6, 2010
-Journal
-Grammar
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------------------
Jan 5, 2010
-Journal
*Vocab K/L due
ML: Personal Essay Models
-Choose 2 ideas to Turn/Talk
*Choose 1 idea and write a personal essay
LO: I will read models of personal essays, speak to partners about topics, and write a personal essay.
-------------------------------
Jan 4, 2010
-Journal
ML: Essay Unit Overview
-Personal Essay-Intro
-Score Vocab I/J
*Vocab K/L due 1/5
-Library Checkout
LO: I will think about issues observed in life and write a list of topics for essays.
--------------------------------
December 18, 2009
P1 & 7
-Yearbook – Library

P2 & 6
-Finish Reading The Animals’ Fair
-Compare this story to Bad Characters in a discussion
LO: I will read a realistic fiction story and compare it to another realistic fiction story in a discussion.
--------------------------------
December 17, 2009
P1 & 7
*Score Vocab I/J
-Punctuation
-Read The Animals’ Fair
-Compare this story to Bad Characters in a discussion
LO: I will read a realistic fiction story and compare it to another realistic fiction story in a discussion.

P2 & 6
*Score Vocab I/J
-Punctuation
-Read The Animals’ Fair
LO: I will read a realistic fiction story.
--------------------------------
December 16, 2009
-Vocab I/J due 12/17
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
--------------------------------
December 15, 2009
-Grammar
ML: Humorous Style
-Finish reading Bad Characters
*Write a Bad Character story
LO: I will write a realistic fiction story and attempt to use a humorous style in my writing.
--------------------------------
December 14, 2009
P1 & 7:
All of below for P2/6
*Score Vocab G/H

P2 & 6
-Library checkout
-Read Hunger Games
ML: Review Issues
-Students label issues in personal writings
-Read Bad Characters
-Identify Issues
LO: I will label issues and values in my writing. I will identify issues and values in realistic fiction.

--------------------------------
December 11, 2009
P1 & P7
-Yearbook-Library

P2 & P6
-Finish reading The Red Dress
-Identify Issues
*Write two scenes (setting) using Somebody wanted (desire)…but (conflict issue)…so (character learns/grows) as a planning strategy.
LO: I will read and identify issues and values in realistic fiction. I will write realistic fiction using a planning strategy.
--------------------------------
December 10, 2009
P1 & 7
*Vocab G/H due 12/14
-Punctuation
-Read The Red Dress
-Identify Issues
*Write two scenes (setting) using Somebody wanted (desire)…but (conflict issue)…so (character learns/grows) as a planning strategy.
LO: I will read and identify issues and values in realistic fiction. I will write realistic fiction using a planning strategy.

P2 & 6
*Vocab G/H due 12/11
-Punctuation
-Read The Red Dress
-Identify Issues
LO: I will read and identify issues and values in realistic fiction.
--------------------------------
December 9, 2009
*Score W82/84 Vocab/Grammar
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
--------------------------------
December 8, 2009
-W82/84 Vocab/Grammar due 12/9
-Finish Raymond’s Run (if needed)
*Write a sequel and label issues in margin
LO: I will write a realistic fiction sequel and label issues and values in the margin.
--------------------------------
December 7, 2009
-Library Checkout
-Read Hunger Games
ML: Realistic Fiction
*HO Realistic Fiction Issues & Models
-Students label issues in personal writings
-Read Raymond’s Run p 292
-Identify Issues
LO: I will label issues and values in my writing. I will identify issues and values in realistic fiction.
--------------------------------
December 4, 2009
-Read Christmas Day in the Morning p62
*Answer questions on p 69 Guide for Responding
LO: I will read a short story and interpret it to analyze flashback and sequence of events.
--------------------------------
December 3, 2009
*Score Vocab G/H
-Read The Ninny and The Governess p172
*Answer questions on p181 Guide for Responding
LO: I will read a short story and interpret it to analyze characters' motives and actions.
--------------------------------
December 2, 2009
*Score W82/84 Vocab/Grammar
*Vocab G/H due 12/3
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
--------------------------------
December 1, 2009
*W82/84 Vocab/Grammar due 12/2
-Read Thank You, M'am p 184
*Answer questions on p 189 Guide for Responding
LO: I will read a short story and interpret it to analyze theme.
--------------------------------
November 30, 2009
-Read The Girl Who Hunted Rabbits p 48
*Answer questions on p 54 Guide for Responding
-Library checkout
LO: I will read a short story and interpret it to draw conclusions.
--------------------------------
November 25 – November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving Break
--------------------------------
November 24, 2009
-Punctuation
-View The Tell-Tale Heart
-View The Cask of Amontillado
LO: I will watch two films of short stories.
--------------------------------
November 23, 2009
-View film of The Most Dangerous Game
LO: I will watch a film of a short story.
--------------------------------
November 20, 2009  
*Wed Schedule for Pep Assembly
-Thunder Core Field Trip to Boondocks
--------------------------------
November 19, 2009  
-Grammar POS
*Short Story Writing Assessment
(Day 2 of 2)
LO: I will edit, revise, and write a final draft of a one to three page short story using all the short story elements learned in this unit.
--------------------------------
November 18, 2009  
-Punctuation Review
*Short Story Writing Assessment
(Day 1 of 2)
LO: I will plan and write a draft of a short story, one to three pages long, using the short story elements learned in this unit.
--------------------------------
November 17, 2009
*Flex Schedule – 8th Grade Career Expo Field Trip
-Create Book Visuals  
--------------------------------
November 16, 2009  
P1 & P7
*Tracker Checks
Yearbook-Library

P2 & P6
*Tracker Checks
*Vocab Sheet E-F due 11/17
-Read p 594-595 Theme & Making Inferences
-Read The Story Teller p. 596-600
-Read The Medicine Bag p. 602-609
-Partners answer questions p 610, Making Inferences and Theme
LO: I will read two short stories and speak with my partner about inferences and theme in each story.
----------------------------
November 13, 2009  
*Technology Forms due
*Fundraisers and Spirit Wear Orders due
P1 & P7
Yearbook-Library
P2 & P6
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
----------------------------
November 12, 2009
*Short Story Test
LO: I will read two short stories and answer multiple-choice questions. I will write two constructed responses.
----------------------------
November 11, 2009
NO SCHOOL-VETERANS' DAY
----------------------------
November 10, 2009
P1 & P7:
-Punctuation Review
ML: Narrator or Speaker versus Author
-Review Short Story Elements
-Read “The Most Dangerous Game”
LO: I will speak with a partner to determine narrator’s, speaker’s, or author’s voice. I will read a short story.
P2 & 6:
-All of the above EXCEPT “The Most Dangerous Game”
-Read “The Dinner Party”
LO: I will speak with a partner to determine narrator’s, speaker’s or author’s voice. I will read a short story.
----------------------------
November 9, 2009
-Read Hunger Games
*Quiz Prefixes/Root Words
*Finish Constructed Responses
-Library Checkout
LO: I will write the meanings of prefixes and root words and write vocabulary words into sentences using context clues and the meanings of word parts.
--------------------
November 6, 2009
-Grammar practice
ML: How to Answer a Constructed Response Prompt (SLAMS)
*Write a constructed response for “Scarlet Ibis”
LO: I will write a constructed response using text support.
--------------------
November 5, 2009
P1 & 7:
Yearbook-Library
P2 & 6:
-Independent Reading
LO: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
--------------------
November 4, 2009
P1 & 7:
-ML: POV
-Read “Charles”
-Yearbook (Classroom)-Photo & Software
LO: I will analyze POV by speaking with a partner about how the story could change from a different POV.

P2 & 6:
-ML: POV
-Read “Charles”
*Write a RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) on “Charles”
LO: I will choose a Role (POV) from which to write an extension of a story.
--------------------
November 3, 2009
-ML: Internal Conflict
-Read “Scarlet Ibis”; with partner, take reading notes on internal conflicts
-Add VOCAB words from “Scarlet Ibis”
-Partners practice prefixes & root words (*Quiz on 11/9)
LO: I will locate and write notes of internal conflicts of characters.
--------------------
November 2, 2009
-Library Checkout & Read Hunger Games
ML: Figurative Language in Stories & Poems
ML: SIFT Paragraph on Oklahoma
-Read p. 74 “Old Grandfather”
-Read p. 75 “Grandma”
-Partners SIFT both readings
LO: I will locate and write figurative language on a chart.
----------------------
October 30, 2009
-Read p. 472-473 Background information about the author and mystery stories
-Read “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” p474-491
-Independent Reading (if time allows)
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------------
October 29, 2009
SNOW DAY-NO SCHOOL
-------------------------
October 28, 2009
*Score C/D Vocab
-Grammar POS
ML: “Annabel Lee” with Figurative Language
*Complete Chart-Find 5 different figurative language devices used in “The Raven”
LO: I will write on a chart 5 different figurative language devices identified in a poem.
-------------------------
October 27, 2009
-ML: Vocab: Suffixes and POS
*C/D Vocab sheet due 10/28
ML: Oreo Cookies & Figurative Language
*Write a paragraph using Oreo cookies and label 5 different figurative language devices used. (COLLECT)
LO: I will write a paragraph using figurative language and label 5 different figurative language devices used.
-------------------------
October 26, 2009
*HO Progress Reports
-Library checkout
-Read Hunger Games
ML: Figurative Language Using Sensory Details
-Model Paragraph on Oklahoma
*Finish Notebook Checks
LO: I will read and identify figurative language in a paragraph.
--------------------
October 23, 2009
*Finish Found Poem due 10/24
-Read The Raven by Edgar A. Poe
P1 & 7
*Found Poem due 10/24
-Yearbook
Goal: I will read poetry and orally share identified figurative language, and I will use the author’s word choice to write a found poem.
--------------------
October 22, 2009
ML: Poetry & Figurative Language
*HO Figurative Language Terms
*Create a Found Poem from The Tell-Tale Heart due 10/24
-Read Anna Bell Lee by Edgar A. Poe
*Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook check
P1 & 7
-All of the above
-Read The Raven by Edgar A. Poe
Goal: I will read poetry and orally share identified figurative language, and I will use the author’s word choice to write a found poem.
--------------------
October 21, 2009
*Score A-B Vocab Sheet
*Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook check
-Grammar POS
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
---------------------
October 20, 2009
-ML: Memoir Review & Celebration
Goal: I will orally share the elements of memoir, and I will write to create a bookmark.  
ML: Suspense in a Plot
-Read The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar A. Poe P540-547
P1 & 7:
-All of the above
-Read The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar A. Poe
Goal: I will orally identify suspense in a plot.
--------------------
October 19, 2009
ML: Building Block Vocab Strategy
*HO A/B Vocab due 10/21
-Read The Hungar Games
-Library Checkout
Goal: I will write to create words from word parts.
------------------
October 16, 2009
NO SCHOOL for students
Parent/Teacher Conferences
------------------
October 15, 2009
(Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences)
*Finish Writing Memoir Final Draft(Assessment)due 10/15
-Independent Reading (if time)
LO: I will write a final draft of a memoir for assessment. I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
------------------
October 14, 2009
*Write Memoir Final Draft (Assessment)-due 10/15
-Independent Reading (if time)
LO: I will write a final draft of a memoir for assessment. I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
------------------
October 13, 2009
-ML: More Revision Strategies
-HO Revision Strategies
*Edit/Revise Memoir (Assessment)-due 10/15
LO: I will edit and revise my memoir draft for assessment.
------------------
October 12, 2009
P1 & 7
-Library Checkout
*Plan/Draft-Memoir (Assessment)-due 10/15
LO: I will write a plan and memoir draft for assessment.

P2 & 6
-Library Checkout
-Finish Plan/Draft-Memoir (Assessment)
LO: I will write a plan and memoir draft for assessment.
------------------
October 9, 2009
P1 & P7: Yearbook
P2 & P6:
-Finish Plan/Draft-Memoir (Assessment)
LO: I will write a plan and memoir draft for assessment.
----------------------
October 8, 2009
-Punctuation Review (Comma, Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point)
-Choose Memoir Topic (Assessment)
-Begin Plan/Draft of Memoir (Assessment)
LO: I will write punctuation correctly in sentences. I will write a plan and memoir draft for assessment.
----------------------
October 7, 2009
-Grammar POS Review
-Independent Reading
LO: I will write the parts of speech found in sentences. I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
----------------------
October 6, 2009
-ML: 7 Essential Elements of Memoir Writing
-Groups: Read & Analyze 7 Essential Elements found in published memoirs from Teen Ink
LO: I will read and share orally the 7 Essential Elements of Memoir Writing found in published student memoirs.
----------------------
October 5, 2009
ML: Critical Reading Skills from “Lights in the Night” by Annie Dillard
(Author’s Purpose, Making Inferences, Author’s Bias, and Evaluating Author’s Message)
LO: I will read a published memoir. I will speak with my group using critical reading skills to evaluate a published memoir. I will write to complete a chart of the evidence found through reading and speaking.
----------------------
October 2, 2009
P1 & P7: Yearbook
P2 & P6:
-Finish Memoir Draft from 10/1
Goal: I will plan and write a memoir draft.
----------------------
October 1, 2009
*Quiz on Comma Usage
-Read Writing & Grammar Text P48-53
*Choose one topic from p55 (1-5) and develop a plan & write the draft.
Goal: I will plan and write a memoir draft.I will use the model memoir to create my own realization in my memoir.
-----------------------
September 30, 2009
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-----------------------
September 29, 2009
*HO Grammar-At-A-Glance
*Score W105-106, W107-108
*Quiz on commas & POS on 10/1
-Read with Partner: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou
-Discuss Critical Thinking Ques. P 29
Goal: I will read a memoir and discuss with a partner the critical thinking questions. I will determine the author's realization.

P1 & 7: All of the above
-Yearbook Voting
Goal: I will write using correct parts of speech and commas.
------------------------
September 28, 2009
“Flex-Schedule” for Thunder Core
Safety Video @ 2:30 in Café with Officer Whiles
-Library Checkout
-Grammar Review Parts of Speech (POS) & Comma Practice
*W105-106, W107-108 (Commas) due 9/29
-------------------
September 25, 2009
Per 2 & 6
-Writing Workshop
*Finish On Demand for Dialogue-due end of class period
Goal: I will write dialogue that serves multi-tasks such as revealing character or theme, setting the scene or mood, and advancing the action.

P1 & 7
*On Demand for Dialogue due
-Yearbook-determine theme
-------------------
September 24, 2009
-Writing Workshop
ML: Dialogue-It's More Than Speech!
-HO Dialogue-It's More Than Speech!
*On Demand: Revise a previously written memoir journal entry by adding at least two different types of dialogue from the handout. Due by end of class 9/25.
Goal: I will write dialogue that serves multi-tasks such as revealing character or theme, setting the scene or mood, and advancing the action.
-------------------
September 23, 2009
-Reading Workshop
*Context Clues Quiz
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------
September 22, 2009
-Reading & Writing Workshop
*Score W115/116 Apostrophe
*Score W111/112 Quotations
-White Board Practice-Apostrophes & Quotations
*Study Context Clues for Quiz on 9/23
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------
September 21, 2009
-Reading & Writing Workshop
*Library Checkout
*Finish Notebook checks
-ML:Context Clues
-HO Context Clues & Practice
* W115/116 Apostrophe due 9/22
* W111/112 Quotations due 9/22
Goal: I will read to find context clues to determine a word's meaning and write the definition. I will read punctuation rules and write in punctuation on worksheets for apostrophes and quotations.
-------------------
September 18, 2009
No School for Students-District In-Service Day for Staff
----------------
September 17, 2009
All Periods:
-Writing Workshop (Event & Emotions Timelines)
-Partners: Give Notebook Tour
Goal: I will draft a memoir from planning event and emotions timelines.
----------------
September 16, 2009
ALL Periods:
*SRI Makeup for absent students
-Reading Workshop
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-----------------
September 15, 2009
All Periods:
ML: Key Elements of Memoir
  Model: “Deep Roots,” and “Email to a Colleague”
  Strategy: Double Timelines (Event & Emotions)
Goal: I will analyze and create text structure for a memoir.
------------------
September 14, 2009
All Periods:
*Due: On Demand Personal Narrative (Character & Setting)
-Library Checkout
ML: Detail
  Model: “Alert and Always Ready”
Goal: I will analyze how details support the main idea of a text.

P1 & P7:
All of the above
*Yearbook Theme Forms due
-------------------
September 11, 2009
All Periods:
ML: Setting: An Exercise in Place
*HO Setting Exercise
*ON DEMAND: DUE 9/14/09
Describe a place from your childhood that continues to evoke powerful, emotional memories. It could be a movie theater, shopping mall, ballpark, your Grandmother’s kitchen, or anywhere. Use the strategy of listing with specificity the details of the room and the objects in it. Look for connections to character. What items are intriguing? What items are most revealing? Are there any especially surprising elements? Are there any details that seem contradictory?

Plan and write your personal narrative through the lens of examining a character and a setting, drawing parallels between the two.

Goal: I will use a strategy to connect character to setting.
------------------
September 10, 2009
All Periods:
8th Grade Explorer Test

P1 & P7
*Theme Worksheet due for Yearbook
------------------
September 9, 2009
-Reading Workshop
-Library Checkout
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------
September 8, 2009
*HO Setting & Character Traits
ML: Setting-It's More Than Time & Place
Goal: I will identify and analyze how authors use setting to reflect character.
-------------------
September 7, 2009 - LABOR DAY
-------------------
September 4, 2009
P1 & P7: Yearbook
*Theme & Sidebar ideas due 9/10/09.

P2 & P6:
-Writing Workshop – Narrative & Plot Diagram
-Independent Writing
Goal: I will organize and write a narrative.
-------------------
September 3, 2009
-Writing Workshop
-Narrative Writing - Plot Diagram
*On Demand: Write a short story about a day in the life of an animal. You may choose to write the story from the animal’s perspective. Your story can be funny or sad. Most importantly, give the reader an opportunity to see life from a fresh perspective.
  *ON DEMAND DUE:
   P2 & P6: 9/4/09 (end of class)
   P1 & P7: 9/8/09 (beginning of class)
Goal: I will create a plot diagram using story elements and write a story following the diagram.
-------------------
September 2, 2009
-Setting (Time & Place)
-Reading Workshop
Goal: I will read a variety of genre to increase my reading proficiency.
-------------------
September 1, 2009
-SRI Testing in Computer Lab
Goal: I will demonstrate my reading ability.
-------------------
August 31, 2009
-Characters, Character Traits, & Characterization
-Reading Workshop
Goal: I will learn how authors use details to create memorable characters.
-------------------
August 28, 2009
-"Partner Post-it Talk"
-Setting up Writers Notebook
-Generating Ideas for Writing
-HW: Generate ideas for writing & choose one small moment to write "down one page and on to another"
Goal: I will organize my writing and generate ideas for small moments.
-------------------
August 27, 2009
-Finish District Lang Arts Assessment
-Independent Reading
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
-------------------
August 26, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*District Lang Arts Pretest (Day 2 of 2)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
-------------------
August 25, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
*District Lang Arts Pretest (Day 1 of 2)
Goal: I will determine my proficiency to meet the State Standards.
-------------------
August 24, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
ML: "Just Right Books & Reading Log"
-Library Book Checkout
Goal: I will locate a "just right" book, read, and track my daily goals.
--------------------
August 21, 2009
Report to P2 Class for PBS School wide Training
Goal: I will learn to be independent in the school setting.
--------------------
August 20, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Get Acquainted
-Classroom Rules/Procedures
*Core Handbook due 8/24 to Period 1 teacher
Goal: I will learn to be independent in the classroom.
---------------------
August 19, 2009
ALL PERIODS:
-Short schedule - Meet your Core

---------------------


Education Gateways makes no warranty for SchoolNotes.com.
Information on this site is generated by the users. The views
expressed are not necessarily those of Education Gateways or its members, and
Education Gateways is not responsible for user's conduct on SchoolNotes.com.

© 2006 by Education Gateways All rights reserved.
About us | Privacy Statement | Advertising | Linking Policies | Underwriter Policy