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Miss Kimberly Berry
Language Arts
EL SEGUNDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
EL SEGUNDO,   CA   90245
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Welcome to Miss Berry's Beach Bungalow 2008 -2009!


In addition to writing down your daily assignments before you leave class, you may check here for Homework and other assignments. Please refer to my website (use the link above) to print out any documents.

*******Feel free to use my personal e-mail at: kberryms@gmail.com (Type your first and last name in the Subject Line)*******


TUES 12/02/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Creative Stories

HW: Spelling Quiz #8 Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Grammar Review Packet for the Fiction Exam

HW: Re-read pages 17-21 and study the terms from those pages, study the 20 vocabulary terms and finish the grammar review packet, DEAR


MON 12/01/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre-Test #8, rBooks

HW: Parent Signature for Spelling Pre-Test

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Finish DEAR Project Presentations, Update December calendar, New DEAR Reading Logs, Fiction Unit Vocabulary Sentences

HW: Finish Fiction Unit Vocab Sentences (20 total), DEAR


FRI 11/21/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers, Spelling Quiz #7, reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: DEAR Project Presentations

HW: none


THURS 11/20/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, study for spelling quiz, computers & reading

HW: Spelling Quiz #7 tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: DEAR Presentations for multi-media projects, Finish watching The Ransom of Red Chief, Finish Cornell Notes

HW: ALL DEAR PROJECTS & ESSAYS ARE DUE TOMORROW


WED 11/19/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers & reading

HW: Spelling Quiz #7 Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Continue watching The Ransom of Red Chief, take Cornell Notes

HW: DEAR Project & essay due tomorrow (if you do a multi-media project) & Friday


TUES 11/18/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks - Target Words, computers & reading

HW: Spelling Quiz Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Collect all RTL essays, Watch The Ransom of Red Chief and take Cornell Notes

HW: WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT & ESSAY - DUE THURS & FRI


MON 11/17/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre-Test #7, Choose a new Workshop to begin, Watch Anchor Video for Workshop #2

HW: Return Spelling Pre-Test signed

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Collect DEAR Reading Logs (you will get a new one after Thanksgiving Break), Computer Lab: Finish typing RTL Essay and turn it in

HW: If you did NOT finish your RTL essay in the computer lab today you MUST finish it at home and turn it in first thing tomorrow, WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT & ESSAY - Due Thurs & Fri


FRI 11/14/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Binder Reminder Raffle, Spelling Quiz #6, Study for tests, computers, and reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Checklist for RTL Essay, Type final draft of Essay in Computer Lab (we will finish in class on Monday - no need to work on it over the weekend)

HW: DEAR Reading Log is due Monday, WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT & ESSAY --- due Thursday and Friday 11/20 & 11/21


THURS 11/13/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers and reading, study for spelling quiz

HW: Spelling Quiz #6 tomorrow, Binder Reminder Raffle tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Read an example RTL essay, write first draft in class  - Final will be due at the end of class Friday (We are using the computer lab)

HW: Bring ALL papers and handouts to use for the RTL essay in class tomorrow
(Bring a finished 5 paragraph draft tomorrow), WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT & ESSAY


WED 11/12/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Workshop Quiz, reading and computers

HW: Study for Spelling Quiz #6

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Born Worker Quiz, Read pages 94 - 98 (Response to Literature writing prompt), re-read the story you are writing about, keep track of 3 examples with 3 quotes and page #rs, and your thesis statement

HW: Finish re-reading the story you will be writing your RTL essay about, Have a list of 3 or more supporting xamples, 3 or more supporting quotes, and your thesis statement, WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT AND ESSAY


TUES 11/11/08:

Veteran's Day holiday - NO SCHOOL


MON 11/10/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre-Test #6, rBooks

HW: Bring back signed Spelling Pre-Test #6 on Wednesday, Workshop Quiz on Wednesday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW check, Notes for Response to Literature Essay (Assignment: Write an essay that describes your personal connections with one of the short stories we've read)

HW: Freewrite (1/2 page or more) about your personal connections to 1 story, Born Worker Quiz Wednesday, WORK ON YOUR DEAR PROJECT & ESSAY


FRI 11/07/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Binder Reminder Raffle, Study Hall day, reading & computers

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Review & Correct Born Worker Comprehension Questions, Summarizing Skills with LA Youth Newspaper

HW: WORK ON DEAR PROJECT AND ESSAY (DUE IN 2 WEEKS), Also: Write a summary for the LA Youth Article on Page 9 (due Mon):
           * Include the title and author
           * Explain the main idea first
           * Give several IMPORTANT details
           * Do NOT include your opinions or first person


THURS 11/06/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Write final draft of Literature Review and illustrate

HW: Binder Reminder Raffle tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW check, correct grammar packet, read Born Worker on CD, Answer comprehension questions

HW: Finish Born Worker Comprehension Questions, Work on DEAR Project & Essay


WED 11/05/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, work on literature review paragraph

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Correct Story Preview for Born Worker, Grammar Handout, Plan out DEAR Project & Essay if time

HW: Finish Grammar Handout, DEAR, Work on DEAR Project & Essay


TUES 11/04/08:

ELECTION DAY!!!!!

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: reading & computers

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Grammar handout is due, Correct in class, Complete Story Preview for Born Worker, read the story

HW: read Born Worker, DEAR, optional Extra Credit is due tomorrow


MON 11/03/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: reading & computers

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, New DEAR Logs given, Stop the Sun Quiz, Grammar Handout

HW: Finish Grammar Handout, DEAR, Optional Extra Credit due Wednesday


FRI 10/31/08:

NO SCHOOL-Teacher Inservice


THURS 10/30/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers, rBooks, reading, Pictionary

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Watch BMW film "Beat the Devil" and fill out the Story Chart

HW: DEAR Reading Log, Begin working on your DEAR Project & DEAR Essay, Stop the Sun Quiz on Monday
DC/ NY Trip Christmas Fundraiser orders and money due MON 11/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


WED 10/30/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, computers & reading

HW: Binder Reminder Raffle tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Finish discussing DEAR Project Packet, Story chart: Stop the Sun

HW: Story Chart for Stop the Sun. DEAR, dress in costume tomorrow for a prize


TUES 10/29/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, reading & computers

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Correct Comprehension Questions for Stop the Sun, Introduction to DEAR Projects

HW: DEAR, Finish reading the DEAR Project packet, write down any questions you have and bring it back with you tomorrow, Re-read Stop the Sun


MON 10/27/08:

Miss Berry is out sick :(

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Independent Reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW check, Read Stop the Sun and begin answering comprehension questions on Page 56

HW: Finish Comprehension Questions for Stop the Sun Page 56 (skip #4), DEAR


FRI 10/24/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Binder reminder Raffle, Spelling Quiz #5, Choice

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Raymond's Run Quiz, Correct Grammar Handout and Raymond's Run Handout

HW: DEAR, Story Preview for Stop the Sun - Make sure to answer the Connect to Your Life question as best you can (ex., describe what you know about the Vietnam War, discuss the experience someone you know had in that war or any war, etc.)


THURS 10/23/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: reading, computers, rBooks

HW: spelling quiz #5 tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW check, complete WAVE Mad Libs, Edit, Share

HW: Raymond's Run Quiz tomorrow, DEAR


WED 10/22/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, Homophones handout

HW: spelling quiz #5 on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Raymond's Run Handout, Grammar Handout, Mad Libs

HW: Mad Libs answers, DEAR, Raymond's Run quiz on Friday


TUES 10/21/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: HW check, Independent reading

HW: spelling quiz #5 on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, correct Comprehension questions page 41 and story chart for Raymond's Run

HW: Raymond's Run quiz on Friday, DEAR


MON 10/20/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre-Test #5, rBooks, computers

HW: Parent signature on Spelling Pre-Test, Spelling Quiz #5 on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, New DEAR Reading Logs passed out, Re-read "Raymond's Run," complete story chart for "Raymond's Run"

HW: Finish Story Chart for "Raymond's Run," DEAR


FRI 10/17/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Binder Reminder Raffle, Choose new monitors, rBooks, computers, reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Discuss Story Preview for "Raymond's Run," Share reflections, choose new class monitors

HW: (1) Read "Raymond's Run" on pages 33-40, (2) Answer the comprehension questions on page 41 (skip #2) using complete sentences and answer each bullet point separately, (3) DEAR Reading Log is due on Monday


THURS 10/16/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: reading and computers

HW: Binder Reminder Raffle tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Story Preview for "Raymond's Run," Write a Reflection of Spooky Story (describe 3 things that worked well in your group and 3 things that did not work so well and why)

HW: Finish Reflection, DEAR


WED 10/15/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers and reading

HW: none

L.A.8:
IN CLASS: "Checkouts" quiz, sign up for new monitors, read spooky stories

HW: DEAR



TUES 10/14/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: SRI, Independent Reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Write final draft of spooky story in groups

HW: Study for "Checkouts" Quiz


MON 10/13/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks and computers

HW: Tomorrow you will each take your next SRI test - get rest and eat a good breakfast in the morning

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Correct "The Tell-Tale Heart" mini story chart, small group spooky story

HW: write out your part for your group's spooky story


FRI 10/10/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: spelling quiz #1-4, Binder Reminder Raffle, choice (study for test, computers or reading)

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Correct/ discuss Comprehension questions Pg. 29, Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" (Page 625) and complete a "mini" Story Chart

HW: DEAR, Complete a "mini" Story Chart for "The Tell-Tale Heart" Page 625 (only complete the PLOT elements)


THURS 10/09/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers & Independent Reading

HW: study for spelling quiz tomorrow (study all 4 quizzes)

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, correct grammar handout, correct/ discuss Story Chart for "Checkouts," Begin Comprehension Questions on Page 29

HW: Comprehension Questions for "Checkouts" Page 29 (skip #5, but answer 1-8 AND all bullet points), return DC/NY Trip contact information paper from the meeting


WED 10/08/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Study spelling words with a partner, computers & rBooks

HW: spelling quiz Friday (#1-4)

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Collect optional Extra Credit, Read "Checkouts," Complete Story Chart for Checkouts, Begin Grammar Handout

HW: Finish Grammar Handout: Simple Predicates


TUES 10/07/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers & Independent Reading

HW: Spelling Quiz Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Correct/ Discuss Story Preview for "Checkouts," Optional Extra Credit

HW: Optional Extra Credit - Watch the 2nd Presidential debate tonight at 6:00pm. Describe 3 arguments, points, or goals that McCain makes and 3 that Obama makes. Must be typed, complete sentences, and detailed explanations (I will only accept this on Wednesday 10/08/08), DEAR


MON 10/06/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre Test #4, computers and rBooks

HW: Parent signature on Spelling Pre-Test #4

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Collect and pass out DEAR Reading logs, Introduce Story Preview, Begin Story Preview for "Checkouts" Pages 22-31

HW: Finish Story Preview for "Checkouts" Pages 22-31, DEAR


FRI 10/03/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Quiz #3, Binder Reminder Raffle, computers and independent reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Correct Grammar packet, Correct Story Chart Quiz

HW: DEAR Reading Log is due Monday


THURS 10/02/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: rBooks, computers and Reading

HW: Spelling Quiz tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Story Chart Quiz based on a new BMW film

HW: DEAR Reading Log is due Monday


WED 10/01/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Computers and Independent Reading

HW: Spelling Quiz Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Grammar Page 9 Simple Subjects, Simple Subjects handout and Context Clues handout

HW: Story Chart Quiz tomorrow, finish both grammar handouts by tomorrow, DEAR


TUES 09/30/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers, letter blends, context clues

HW: Spelling Quiz #3 on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Discuss/ Correct Story Chart for "Star," Review MBSID test

HW: DEAR


MON 09/29/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre Test #3, computers, independent reading

HW: Spelling Quiz #3 Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Turn in Summer Reading Project, Watch "Star" BMW film again and complete Story Chart

HW: DEAR


FRI 09/26/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Quiz #2, Binder Reminder Raffle, computers and Independent Reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Review Story Chart form "Chosen," watch "Star" and begin Story Chart

HW: SUMMER READING PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY (please e-mail me if you have any questions), DEAR

THURS 09/25/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: computers and independent reading

HW: spelling quiz on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Review Story chart (elements of fiction), watch BMW short film again, finish story chart and discuss

HW: Work on Summer Reading Project (due Monday 09/29), DEAR


WED 09/24/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Anchor Video for Workshop 6, Target words, computers

HW: Spelling test on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Copy down C & C essay checklist, Re-read page 18 in textbook (Plot elements), Story Chart, Watch "Chosen" BMW film, complete Story Chart for "Chosen"

HW: Work on Summer Reading Project, DEAR


TUES 09/23/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Pre-test, Independent Reading & Computers

HW: Spelling Test on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: "Hooks" Handout, 5 paragraph essay outline handout, requirements for the Summer Reading Project compare & contrast essay, work on project in class

HW: Work on Summer Reading Project, DEAR


MON 09/22/08:

Reading Intervention: computers & independent reading

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Check for DEAR book, Introduce DEAR Reading Logs, Discuss DC/NY Trip

HW: Bring items/ books/ etc. to work on the Summer Reading Project tomorrow in class (THIS WILL BE THE ONLY DAY I WILL GIVE YOU CLASS TIME FOR THE PROJECT - COME PREPARED), DEAR


FRI 09/19/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Spelling Test, BR Raffle, computers, reading, study

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: MBSID Test

HW: Bring in your DEAR Book on Monday, Work on your Summer Reading Project


THURS 09/18/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Independent Reading, Computers

HW: Spelling Test tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Watch PMR video, freewrite, correct grammar

HW: MBSID Test tomorrow


WED 09/17/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Independent Reading books & Descriptive Writing Packet

HW: Spelling Quiz on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Collect Grammar Page 7 & Grammar Handout, Watch PMR Video, Take Cornell Notes

HW: Study for MBSID Test, Work on Summer Reading Project, Find a DEAR book


TUES 09/16/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Independent Reading Book lists, packet: descriptive writing

HW: Spelling Quiz on Friday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Collect Cornell Notes for Fiction, MBSID Study Guide, Class Norms, Grammar: Complete Subjects & Predicates Pg. 7 and Handout

HW: Finish Grammar Handout, study for MBSID test, work on Summer Reading Project, find a DEAR book


MON 09/15/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Browse independent reading books, speed reading drills

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Collect Video Permission Slips, Grammar Diagnostic Test, Cornell Notes for Fiction (Pages 17-21)

HW: Finish Cornell Notes for Fiction Pages 17-21, study for MBSID test, work on Summer Reading Project, find a DEAR book


FRI 09/12/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Binder Reminder Raffle, finish SRI, Compound Words

HW: none

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Video Permission Slips, Limerick Presentations, Create Class Norms

HW: Return signed Video Permission Slip, Study for MBSID Test, Work on Summer Reading Project, Find a DEAR book


THURS 09/11/09:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: SRI test, Vowels, Words Per Minute Quiz, Spelling Words

HW: Binder Reminder Raffle tomorrow

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Per 2 HW check, Write and edit Edit Limericks

HW: Type only ONE Limerick, add a creative title, and relevant images to it, you will read it in class Friday (or recite by memory for 5 E.C. points), plan Summer Reading Project, Study for MBSID Test, find a DEAR book


WED 09/10/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: SRI tests, rBooks pages 6-7, short vowels worksheet

HW: Fill in Binder Reminder

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Finish discussing Summer Reading Project, Taboo Word List, DEAR Book Requirements, Limericks

HW: Period 2 ONLY: Type 2 Limericks, bring in artifact for WAVE, all classes study for MBSID test, plan summer reading project


TUES 09/09/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Pass out rBooks, get username and password, Take SRI test on computers, Finish rSkills test and grade

HW: Use Binder Reminder

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Correct Textbook Treasure Hunt, Discuss Summer Reading Project

HW: Plan out Summer Reading Project, Study for MBSID test, look for a DEAR book, PERIOD 2: bring in artifact on Thursday


MON 09/08/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: HW check, share quilt pieces, take rSkills test

HW: Use Binder Reminder

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW check, collect Reader's Questionnaire, Share Name Tag, Textbook Treasure Hunt packet

HW: Finish Textbook Treasure Hunt packet, PERIOD 2: bring 1 spiral notebook and 1 personal journal, review MBSID


FRI 09/05/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Work on Quilt Piece

HW: Finish Quilt Piece (front and back) entirely by Monday

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: HW Check, Distribute LA textbooks, work on Name Tag Assignment

HW: Complete the Reader's Questionnaire (include your heading), complete the Name Tag Assignment if you did not do so in class, study for MBSID test (09/19)

THURS 09/04/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Collect signatures, Goals, Who Am I? game, Quilt Assignment, Monitor Sign-ups

HW: Bring all items for the quilt assignment

L.A. 8:
IN CLASS: Collect signatures, Monitor Sign-ups, Multiple Intelligences, Memory Name Game, Name Tag Assignment

HW: Bring in all items for your Name Tag, review MBSID


WED 09/03/08:

Reading Intervention:
IN CLASS: Syllabus, Introductions, Autograph game

HW: Return syllabus with parent signature


Language Arts 8:
IN CLASS: Seats, Introductions, Class syllabus and policies, DC/NY Trip info, "About Me" cards

HW: Return syllabus and plagiarism policy with parent signature


TUES 09/02/08:

District Inservice - NO SCHOOL

MON 09/01/08:

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL


















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