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
