Thursday, December 20, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Sit quietly – we are starting the movie right away!

Classwork:

  • Semester Reflection (Google Classroom)
  • “A Christmas Story”
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Reflection of Book vs. Movie (Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • Spend time with family, laugh, play outside, do something kind for someone else! HAVE AN AMAZING BREAK!

Learning Intention:

Today I will… watch “A Christmas Story”

To help me… compare and contrast the story and the film (RL6.7)

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have discussed similarities and differences from the short story to the film.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Classbuilder – Sit Quietly 

Classwork:

  • “A Christmas Story”
  • Participate in Discussions

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… watch “A Christmas Story”

To help me… compare and contrast the story and the film (RL6.7)

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have discussed similarities and differences from the short story to the film.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Log into Google Classroom and open up “Semester Reflection” and silently begin filling it out!

Classwork:

  • Semester Reflection (Google Classroom)
  • Begin “A Christmas Story”
  • Participate in Discussions

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… watch “A Christmas Story”

To help me… compare and contrast the story and the film (RL6.7)

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have discussed similarities and differences from the short story to the film.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • CHECK YOUR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY AND GREAT FIRE GRADES ON INFINITE CAMPUS!

Classwork:

  • Read Duel in the Snow
  • Participate in Discussions
  • A Christmas Story Exit Ticket (Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read a short story

To help me… identify how the author represents a historical era

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have participated in the discussion about the scenes in the story and how the Great Depression is represented.

Friday, November 14, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • FriYAY Funday!

Classwork:

  • Read Duel in the Snow
  • Participate in Discussions

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read a short story

To help me… identify how the author represents a historical era

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have participated in the discussion about the scenes in the story and how the Great Depression is represented.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Journal – Free write or answer this  prompt: As you are walking down the street, you hear loud sirens. Before you can figure out the reason, you see a giant flash of light and you pass out. You wake up in a giant pile of rubble. What has happened and where do you go from here?

Classwork:

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… research a traditional holiday from another country

To help me… explore cultures other than my own

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have identified two different traditions practiced during the holiday  and I have created a Google Slideshow to present my findings.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • GRAB YOUR “THE GREAT FIRE” TEXT FROM THE BIN
  • Classbuilder – Wait for Instructions!

Classwork:

  • Review “The Great Fire” (text)
  • “The Great Fire” Assessment (Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read an informational text

To help me… identify the author’s purpose and how a scene fits into the overall story

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have completed my assessment to the best of my ability.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Journal –Free write or answer this prompt: Everybody in the world has disappeared except for you. Describe your next 24 hours.
  • GRAB “THE GREAT FIRE” TEXT FROM THE TABLE

Classwork:

  • Read the Great Fire (text)
  • Answer Discussion Questions to Prepare for Assessment (Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read an informational text

To help me… identify the author’s purpose and how a scene fits into the overall story

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have thoughtfully answered the questions about the text.

Monday, December 10, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • Journal – Free write or answer this prompt for Motivation Monday: What is one challenge you hope to overcome this week?

Classwork:

  • Write Argumentative Essay Conclusion (SEE Lesson HERE!)
  • Edit Essay (See Lesson)
  • Highlight Parts of Argument (on Essay)
  • Turn In (Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… write my conclusion

To help me… wrap up the argument presented

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have restated my argument and reinforced my reasons in my conclusion.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

  • Put your phone in the cell phone zone
  • FriYaY Funday! Grab ONE strip of construction paper from the desk by the window – chose one and only one color! DO NOT write on it!

Classwork:

  • Write Body Paragraph #2, with transitions (see “Resources” for lesson slides)
  • Write Body Paragraph #3, with transitions

Homework:

  • Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… write my second and third body paragraphs

To help me… explain my position in my argumentative essay

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have used words and phrases to clarify the relationship among my reasons, and supported ideas with relevant evidence.