WEEK OF MAY 13th - 17th
MONDAY: STAAR MATH
TUESDAY: STAAR READING
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY:
Review “Sound of Music” packet:
*Austria: Info. about location/ The Third Reich
*True story of the Von Trapp Family w/ questions
*Music with meaning from the movie
*Venn Diagram: Maria and Captain Von Trapp
*Characterization
*Movie
FRIDAY:
READ IN (Possibly outside if weather permits)
My kids can bring snacks, drinks, blankets
MONDAY: STAAR MATH
TUESDAY: STAAR READING
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY:
Review “Sound of Music” packet:
*Austria: Info. about location/ The Third Reich
*True story of the Von Trapp Family w/ questions
*Music with meaning from the movie
*Venn Diagram: Maria and Captain Von Trapp
*Characterization
*Movie
FRIDAY:
READ IN (Possibly outside if weather permits)
My kids can bring snacks, drinks, blankets
MAJOR 9 WEEK ASSIGNMENT: BOOK CLUB INFOGRAPHIC (ADOBE SPARK PAGE)
DUE MAY 10th
LESSON PLANS FOR APRIL 8th through MAY 3rd = SPRING BOOK CLUBS
LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 8th-12th
MONDAY:
*STAAR VOC. WEEK 1
*MEET YOUR BOOK CLUB/FILL OUT WEEKLY CALENDAR/ HOW MANY PAGES/CHAPTERS YOU NEED TO READ EACH WEEK TO BE DONE BY MAY 3rd
*FINISH WRITING YOUR SECOND POEM/ DUE TUES. 4PM
*SILENT READING
TUESDAY:Students need to meet me in room 302
POETRY TEST (MAKE A SPARK PAGE
OUTLINE OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED AND AN EXAMPLE OF AUTHOR’S PAGE)
*FINISH SECOND POEM AND TURN IT IN BY 4PM
*STUDENTS CAN READ SILENTLY
WEDNESDAY: NO LIBRARY!
*BOOK CLUBS: GET TO KNOW YOUR GROUP/ WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM: TRAVEL TO THE MOON ACTIVITY
*MAKE BOOK CLUB GUIDELINES/ DISCUSSION PROCEDURES/ FILL OUT SHEET AND SIGN
*BOOK CLUB READ TIME!
THURSDAY:FRED ALL DAY IN CLASS!
*SHOW STUDENTS THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE THAT WE WILL FOLLOW STARTING THE NEXT WEEK
*SHOW STUDENTS THE ADOBE PAGE THEY WILL BE WORKING ON AS THEY READ = INFOGRAPHIC (MAJOR TEST GRADE)
*WEEK #1 STAAR VOC. QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
*STAAR VOC. WEEK 1 QUIZ
*STAAR PRACTICE READING
*BOOK CLUBS READ
MONDAY:
*STAAR VOC. WEEK 1
*MEET YOUR BOOK CLUB/FILL OUT WEEKLY CALENDAR/ HOW MANY PAGES/CHAPTERS YOU NEED TO READ EACH WEEK TO BE DONE BY MAY 3rd
*FINISH WRITING YOUR SECOND POEM/ DUE TUES. 4PM
*SILENT READING
TUESDAY:Students need to meet me in room 302
POETRY TEST (MAKE A SPARK PAGE
OUTLINE OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED AND AN EXAMPLE OF AUTHOR’S PAGE)
*FINISH SECOND POEM AND TURN IT IN BY 4PM
*STUDENTS CAN READ SILENTLY
WEDNESDAY: NO LIBRARY!
*BOOK CLUBS: GET TO KNOW YOUR GROUP/ WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM: TRAVEL TO THE MOON ACTIVITY
*MAKE BOOK CLUB GUIDELINES/ DISCUSSION PROCEDURES/ FILL OUT SHEET AND SIGN
*BOOK CLUB READ TIME!
THURSDAY:FRED ALL DAY IN CLASS!
*SHOW STUDENTS THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE THAT WE WILL FOLLOW STARTING THE NEXT WEEK
*SHOW STUDENTS THE ADOBE PAGE THEY WILL BE WORKING ON AS THEY READ = INFOGRAPHIC (MAJOR TEST GRADE)
*WEEK #1 STAAR VOC. QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
*STAAR VOC. WEEK 1 QUIZ
*STAAR PRACTICE READING
*BOOK CLUBS READ
LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 1st - 5th
MONDAY:
2. Find Two Poems (songs) that are meaningful to you/ copy & paste
in Google Docs.
3. Study Poetry Vocabulary Quizlet/ Quiz on Thurs.
4. Silent Reading
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY: (Sub)
FRIDAY:
MONDAY:
- Finish Emotion Poem/ Level Two
2. Find Two Poems (songs) that are meaningful to you/ copy & paste
in Google Docs.
3. Study Poetry Vocabulary Quizlet/ Quiz on Thurs.
4. Silent Reading
TUESDAY:
- Slam Poetry Videos
- Analysis of song lyrics/ partner worksheet
WEDNESDAY:
- Take your original name poem/ Revise & Edit to a Level Two
- Poetry Vocabulary Quizlet Live
THURSDAY: (Sub)
- Poetry Voc. Quiz in Google Classroom
- STAAR/ Poetry Analysis
- Silent Reading
FRIDAY:
- Silent Reading
- Grade yesterday’s STAAR Poetry Analysis
- Read Revised “Name Poems” to one another
7th PERIOD BOOK CLUBS 2019
PURCHASE YOUR BOOK BY MARCH 30th
Ghost
Nidhi, Jet, Jorge
So B. It Group 1
Mia, Maris, Rosie, Morgan
So B. It Group 2
Gracie, Lauren, Tyler, Kailee,
Scar Island Group 1
Trevor, Kayli, Finley, Masen,
Scar Island Group 2
Atticus, Leo, Bo, Henry,
Scar Island Group 3
Brycen, Jack, Mac, Tatum
Artemis Fowl
Xavier, Joshua, Vivian
PURCHASE YOUR BOOK BY MARCH 30th
Ghost
Nidhi, Jet, Jorge
So B. It Group 1
Mia, Maris, Rosie, Morgan
So B. It Group 2
Gracie, Lauren, Tyler, Kailee,
Scar Island Group 1
Trevor, Kayli, Finley, Masen,
Scar Island Group 2
Atticus, Leo, Bo, Henry,
Scar Island Group 3
Brycen, Jack, Mac, Tatum
Artemis Fowl
Xavier, Joshua, Vivian
WEEK OF MARCH 11th - 15th
Week of DRAMA!
DRAMA VOCABULARY: (DONE)
QUIZLET https://quizlet.com/286797862/staar-drama-vocabulary-flash-cards/
GOOGLE FORM QUIZ
BEHIND THE SCENES: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A PLAY/ MOVIE (DONE)
BEHIND THE SCENES OF TWO BROADWAY SHOWS/MOVEIS:
1. ALADDIN:
2. THE LION KING:
3. BEHIND THE SCENES OF MAKING A MOVIE: JURASSIC WORLD
DRAMA ACTIVITIES:
1. PLAY ONE: WHOLE CLASS = SPEEDY RACER (TPT) (DONE)
Pass out/ assign parts/ read through it
2. PLAYS WITH SMALL GROUPS: GREEK MYTHOLOGY READERS’ THEATER (TPT) (MONDAY & TUESDAY)
Assign groups/ pass out scripts/ give groups time to practice/ have groups perform
3. STAAR PRACTICE DRAMAS: STAAR RELEASED TESTS ( THURSDAY & FRIDAY)
“The Emperor and the Nightingale”
“For Deanna’s Eyes Only!”
4. STAAR READING REVIEW QUESTIONS (WEDNESDAY)
5. DRAMA MINI PRACTICE PLAYS/QUESTIONS (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY)
Week of DRAMA!
DRAMA VOCABULARY: (DONE)
QUIZLET https://quizlet.com/286797862/staar-drama-vocabulary-flash-cards/
GOOGLE FORM QUIZ
BEHIND THE SCENES: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A PLAY/ MOVIE (DONE)
BEHIND THE SCENES OF TWO BROADWAY SHOWS/MOVEIS:
1. ALADDIN:
2. THE LION KING:
3. BEHIND THE SCENES OF MAKING A MOVIE: JURASSIC WORLD
DRAMA ACTIVITIES:
1. PLAY ONE: WHOLE CLASS = SPEEDY RACER (TPT) (DONE)
Pass out/ assign parts/ read through it
2. PLAYS WITH SMALL GROUPS: GREEK MYTHOLOGY READERS’ THEATER (TPT) (MONDAY & TUESDAY)
Assign groups/ pass out scripts/ give groups time to practice/ have groups perform
3. STAAR PRACTICE DRAMAS: STAAR RELEASED TESTS ( THURSDAY & FRIDAY)
“The Emperor and the Nightingale”
“For Deanna’s Eyes Only!”
4. STAAR READING REVIEW QUESTIONS (WEDNESDAY)
5. DRAMA MINI PRACTICE PLAYS/QUESTIONS (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 4th - 8th NO HOMEWORK!
MONDAY:
*Quizlet Live (practice drama voc.)
*Drama Voc. Quiz
*Reading Strategies: groups look over common assessment from 2 weeks ago/ help one another figure out why specific questions were missed
TUESDAY:
*Finish going over common assessment
*Partner practice reading passage
WEDNESDAY:
*LIBRARY/ RETEST COMMON ASSESSMENT for those who want to replace his/her common assessment grade
THURSDAY:
*Drama discussion
*Drama: read as a class
FRIDAY:
CELEBRATE WEST RIDGE / OUTSIDE FUN! PAY ON LINE:)
*FINAL COPY PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE TUESDAY!
*DRAMA VOCABULARY in GOOGLE CLASSROOM QUIZLET practice words for TEST on Mon. March 4th
*DRAMA VOCABULARY in GOOGLE CLASSROOM QUIZLET practice words for TEST on Mon. March 4th
THESIS STATEMENTS WRITTEN BY 6th GRADE STUDENTS
Kit Kat = Vaping is just as harmful as smoking because it can cause cancer, pollute our beautiful earth, and e-cigarettes can possibly explode while you are using them.
Brynn = Advertising companies are hurting girls with excessively thin models which can cause eating disorders, causes self-confidence in girls to plummet, and feeds the idea you have to be thin to be happy.
Shrey = Healthier school lunches are a necessity for keeping kids healthy because the will present better choices for vegetarians, help keep parents and kids happy, and most important, lower childhood obesity.
Alex V. = Letter grades should be eradicated from the school system because letter grades can be confusing, they can create an atmosphere of competition among students, and can cause embarrassment or bullying.
Lucy Z. = I believe texting while driving, even at a stop light, should be banned because it kills thousands per year, your brain can’t multitask as easily as you think it can, and destroys people’s lives.
Annie = I believe all schools should provide lockers for their students because it would help reduce back pain injuries, saves parents money from buying multiple backpacks, and saves children from missing out on things they love in future adulthood.
Skyler = I believe kids should be introduced to many different types of extracurricular activities because not only does that open new doors to possible hobbies, but it gives you the opportunity to try something you might end up loving, and meet other people.
Kit Kat = Vaping is just as harmful as smoking because it can cause cancer, pollute our beautiful earth, and e-cigarettes can possibly explode while you are using them.
Brynn = Advertising companies are hurting girls with excessively thin models which can cause eating disorders, causes self-confidence in girls to plummet, and feeds the idea you have to be thin to be happy.
Shrey = Healthier school lunches are a necessity for keeping kids healthy because the will present better choices for vegetarians, help keep parents and kids happy, and most important, lower childhood obesity.
Alex V. = Letter grades should be eradicated from the school system because letter grades can be confusing, they can create an atmosphere of competition among students, and can cause embarrassment or bullying.
Lucy Z. = I believe texting while driving, even at a stop light, should be banned because it kills thousands per year, your brain can’t multitask as easily as you think it can, and destroys people’s lives.
Annie = I believe all schools should provide lockers for their students because it would help reduce back pain injuries, saves parents money from buying multiple backpacks, and saves children from missing out on things they love in future adulthood.
Skyler = I believe kids should be introduced to many different types of extracurricular activities because not only does that open new doors to possible hobbies, but it gives you the opportunity to try something you might end up loving, and meet other people.
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH: PERSUASIVE ESSAY
(HOOK)
As you lay your head on your soft clean pillow, and snuggle down under those comfy blankets each night, there are at least two hundred and fifty children in the Austin area who don’t have a safe, warm bed to sleep in. (details that explain the purpose of hook) They are praying they can get a bed at a local homeless shelter, or sleep on someone’s couch, or in an old, run down car. It’s pretty hard to imagine this tragedy happens so close to home, but it does. You, however, have the ability to make a difference. (thesis statement)
I believe every member of our amazing Austin community has a responsibility, either great or small, to get involved with our homeless population by giving a little bit of your treasures, time or talent.
HOOK:
An essay hook is the first one or two sentences of your essay. It serves as an introduction and works to grab the reader's attention. The first couple sentences will help your reader decide whether they want to continue reading your essay or not.
Here are a few examples of each type of hook. Question Hook. A question hook is when you ask the reader something that they can visualize and try to think of in their own minds. ... Quotation Hook. A quotation hook is when a quote is used and explained that has relevance to the topic at hand. ... Statistic Hook. … (something shocking) Anecdotal Hook. (short, short story) THESIS STATEMENT: A strong thesis statement is key to writing a persuasive essay. The thesis statement presents your topic to the reader, provides your opinion on that topic and summarizes the argument you'll make in the paper by offering evidence for your opinion.
*(DECLARATION) Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich (YOUR REASONS WHY) because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good.
*(DECLARATION) I believe every member of our amazing Austin community has a responsibility, either great or small, to get involved with our homeless population (YOUR REASONS HOW) by giving a little bit of your treasures, time or talent.
*(DECLARATION) C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia series is one of the richest works of the 20th century because (YOUR REASONS WHY) it offers an escape from reality, teaches readers to have faith even when they don’t understand, and contains a host of vibrant characters.
*(DECLARATION) Americans should add exercise to their daily morning routine because (YOUR REASONS WHY) it not only keeps their bodies at a healthy weight, but also reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
Composing a thesis statement does take a bit more thought than many other parts of an essay. However, because a thesis statement can contain an entire argument in just a few words, it is worth taking the extra time to compose this sentence. It can direct your research and your argument so that your essay is tight, focused, and makes readers think.
COUNTER ARGUMENT
https://youtu.be/BNh7O7vbbGw
Counter Argument/ Rebuttal
A counter argument is a viewpoint that opposes your main argument. Counter arguments are part of good persuasive writing and speaking strategy because they show that you've considered other points of view. They also set up the chance to refute
(rebuttal) the opposition and show why your position is the right one to have.
A child may argue for a dog. The parents remind the child his sister is allergic to dogs. The boy uses the counter argument that she has been around some dogs without any problems. He is ready for each argument against the dog, perhaps stating there are breeds of dogs that are hypoallergenic. He may also argue that a dog will build up the sister's tolerance.
Mrs. Washburn’s Counter Argument Example:
(transition) (Counter Argument)
Nevertheless, I know what many of you may still be thinking; The homeless need to learn to help themselves. If we keep supporting them, they won’t learn how to be self-sufficient. Well, for a slim few, this might be true, and I do mean slim. (Rebuttal) A recent study done by the American Red Cross, shows that over 83% of homeless people have either had a major personal tragedy, like the loss of a job, death of a loved one who helped support them, or a serious mental illness. Some of those mental illnesses were caused by experiencing war first hand while serving a tour in our military. Most of us are lucky that we won’t have to worry about facing homelessness. However, why not share our blessings with others who are in need of a little support?
https://youtu.be/BNh7O7vbbGw
Counter Argument/ Rebuttal
A counter argument is a viewpoint that opposes your main argument. Counter arguments are part of good persuasive writing and speaking strategy because they show that you've considered other points of view. They also set up the chance to refute
(rebuttal) the opposition and show why your position is the right one to have.
A child may argue for a dog. The parents remind the child his sister is allergic to dogs. The boy uses the counter argument that she has been around some dogs without any problems. He is ready for each argument against the dog, perhaps stating there are breeds of dogs that are hypoallergenic. He may also argue that a dog will build up the sister's tolerance.
Mrs. Washburn’s Counter Argument Example:
(transition) (Counter Argument)
Nevertheless, I know what many of you may still be thinking; The homeless need to learn to help themselves. If we keep supporting them, they won’t learn how to be self-sufficient. Well, for a slim few, this might be true, and I do mean slim. (Rebuttal) A recent study done by the American Red Cross, shows that over 83% of homeless people have either had a major personal tragedy, like the loss of a job, death of a loved one who helped support them, or a serious mental illness. Some of those mental illnesses were caused by experiencing war first hand while serving a tour in our military. Most of us are lucky that we won’t have to worry about facing homelessness. However, why not share our blessings with others who are in need of a little support?
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
Persuasive Conclusions Purpose:
– clearly connects introduction and body of the paper.
– gives a sense of completion.
– does more than restate your arguments and position.
– gives the reader something to think about.
Mrs. Washburn’s example:
(transition)As you can see, there are many different ways for you to help the homeless population here in Austin, Texas. (Thesis restated)Giving of your treasures, time and talent can be the ONE thing someone in need is looking for to change a difficult situation into a positive one! (Call to Action)I encourage you to donate to Austin Shelter for Women and Children or Austin Resource Center for the Homeless - ARCH orCasa Marianella . All of these local shelters are in need of help. One of life’s greatest rewards is watching the joy on someone’s face when you take the time to serve or work along with them. Join the movement in making Austin one of the best cities in the world!
Conclusions – Call to Action
• Include a final appeal to reinforce your argument.
• Clearly and forcefully state your desired action.
• Give information needed to take that recommended action. Add a website where one could go to get more information or gives information on how to get involved.
Examples:
žI encourage you to...
žI urge you to...
žTake action against...by
žProtest...
žWrite to_________ to encourage....
žCall __________ to encourage...
žDo not hesitate....
žRemember...
Persuasive Conclusions Purpose:
– clearly connects introduction and body of the paper.
– gives a sense of completion.
– does more than restate your arguments and position.
– gives the reader something to think about.
Mrs. Washburn’s example:
(transition)As you can see, there are many different ways for you to help the homeless population here in Austin, Texas. (Thesis restated)Giving of your treasures, time and talent can be the ONE thing someone in need is looking for to change a difficult situation into a positive one! (Call to Action)I encourage you to donate to Austin Shelter for Women and Children or Austin Resource Center for the Homeless - ARCH orCasa Marianella . All of these local shelters are in need of help. One of life’s greatest rewards is watching the joy on someone’s face when you take the time to serve or work along with them. Join the movement in making Austin one of the best cities in the world!
Conclusions – Call to Action
• Include a final appeal to reinforce your argument.
• Clearly and forcefully state your desired action.
• Give information needed to take that recommended action. Add a website where one could go to get more information or gives information on how to get involved.
Examples:
žI encourage you to...
žI urge you to...
žTake action against...by
žProtest...
žWrite to_________ to encourage....
žCall __________ to encourage...
žDo not hesitate....
žRemember...
UPCOMING EVENTS AND CHANGE OF DATES:
1. FEB. 12th = 6th grade READING COMMON ASSESSMENT
2. FEB. 22nd = WRMS MEDIEVAL DAY!
3. FEB. 26th = FINAL COPY PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE (used to be Feb. 22nd)
4. MARCH 1st = 6th grade only FIELD TRIP/ MOVIE/ PARK
5. MARCH 8th = CELEBRATE WEST RIDGE
1. FEB. 12th = 6th grade READING COMMON ASSESSMENT
2. FEB. 22nd = WRMS MEDIEVAL DAY!
3. FEB. 26th = FINAL COPY PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE (used to be Feb. 22nd)
4. MARCH 1st = 6th grade only FIELD TRIP/ MOVIE/ PARK
5. MARCH 8th = CELEBRATE WEST RIDGE
PERSUASIVE ESSAY OUTLINE: 6 paragraphs
WEEK OF JAN. 22nd - JAN. 25th
COMMERCIAL PROJECT
PRESENTATION DATE: FRIDAY, JAN. 25th
THIS IS THE DATE YOUR COMMERCIAL WILL BE SHOWN IN CLASS FOR A MAJOR GRADE!
GROUP MEMBERS:
1. __________________________ 3. ____________________________
2. __________________________ 4. ____________________________
BE CREATIVE! YOU MAY CREATE A PRODUCT OR USE AN EXISTING PRODUCT. ALL PRODUCTS MUST FALL UNDER THE TOPICS OF:
SPORTS APPAREL SCHOOL-RELATED
DAY ONE: Brainstorm/ Decide on Product / Start writing Script/ Start designing your Visual/ decide on any “extras” background music/ special effects etc…. Do you need to bring anything from home for your commercial? LOOK OVER commercial rubric!
Your commercial MUST use ETHOS, PATHOS AND LOGOS!
DAY TWO: Finalize Script. and get it signed by your teacher/ Make sure you have a visual of your product/ start practicing your commercial, so you are ready to record it on day three.
DAY THREE: RECORD YOUR VIDEO!
DAY FOUR: Show video to the class for a MAJOR GRADE!
COMMERCIAL PROJECT
PRESENTATION DATE: FRIDAY, JAN. 25th
THIS IS THE DATE YOUR COMMERCIAL WILL BE SHOWN IN CLASS FOR A MAJOR GRADE!
GROUP MEMBERS:
1. __________________________ 3. ____________________________
2. __________________________ 4. ____________________________
BE CREATIVE! YOU MAY CREATE A PRODUCT OR USE AN EXISTING PRODUCT. ALL PRODUCTS MUST FALL UNDER THE TOPICS OF:
SPORTS APPAREL SCHOOL-RELATED
DAY ONE: Brainstorm/ Decide on Product / Start writing Script/ Start designing your Visual/ decide on any “extras” background music/ special effects etc…. Do you need to bring anything from home for your commercial? LOOK OVER commercial rubric!
Your commercial MUST use ETHOS, PATHOS AND LOGOS!
DAY TWO: Finalize Script. and get it signed by your teacher/ Make sure you have a visual of your product/ start practicing your commercial, so you are ready to record it on day three.
DAY THREE: RECORD YOUR VIDEO!
DAY FOUR: Show video to the class for a MAJOR GRADE!
3rd 9 weeks LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES
WEEK OF JAN. 8th - 11th - 2019
***HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK: INDEX CARD GOAL
TUESDAY:
*Choose new seats
*Welcome back!
*Discuss Lexile scores: show video
*Show them the Lexile chart/Pass out Lexile score
sheet!
*Discuss the importance of SILENT READING: show
slide/ Review procedures of coming in silently and reading
*They MUST have a CHAPTER BOOK for 10 min. of
Silent Reading every day, starting Thurs. We are
going to the Library tomorrow!
*Read Silently the following article: “12 ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON AND A BETTER LEADER”
*INDEX CARD GOAL: I’m going to work on…. I need to work on...
WEDNESDAY:
*Library - Students need to select a chapter book for silent reading the first 10 min. of class.
*NEWSELA: Introduce students to Newsela/ students need to join class/ look over it together
*Check out books and read
THURSDAY:
*Silent Reading
*Pass back Lit. Letter and fill out goal sheet
*Sentence Structure / simple sent. / compound sent.
Powerpoint/ practice
*Newsela Time
FRIDAY:
*Silent Reading
*Sentence Structure/ compound sent. / complex sent.
Powerpoint practice
*Kahoot over Sent. structure
LITERARY LETTER: ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY, DEC. 10th
PEER SCORING IS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12th
FINAL COPY DUE FRIDAY, DEC. 14th *requirements in Google Classroom
LESSON PLANS FOR NOV. 12th - DEC. 21st / VOCABULARY IS IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM
SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO reading calendar
WEEK OF NOV. 5th - 9th GRADE LEVEL LESSON PLANS
MONDAY:
1. REVIEW LOB'S GIRL TEST/ TEST CORRECTIONS
2. REMINDER: PLOT VOC. TEST IS FRIDAY, NOV. 9th (IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
3. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ/DISCUSS CHAPTERS 1 & 2
TUESDAY:
1. LESSON FOCUS: PROTAGONIST/SETTING/CHARACTERIZATION/SUMMARY/FLASHBACK/
CONFLICT/CAUSE & EFFECT
2. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ/DISCUSS CHAPTERS 3 & 4
WEDNESDAY:
1. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ & DISCUSS CHAPTER 5
2. CATCH UP ON ANY READING/PACKET QUESTIONS
THURSDAY:
1. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ & DISCUSS CHAPTER 6
2. LESSON FOCUS: FORESHADOWING/CORRECT CITATIONS/BEST SUMMARY/CHARACTERIZATION/DIALECT/EXTERNAL CONFLICT/ INTERNAL/CONFLICT/ SIMILES/TEXT EVIDENCE
3. PLOT VOC. QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
1. VOC. QUIZ OVER PLOT VOC.
2. NOVEL REVIEW/ GROUP DISCUSSION/PLOT OUT EVENTS IN STORY SO FAR
MONDAY:
1. REVIEW LOB'S GIRL TEST/ TEST CORRECTIONS
2. REMINDER: PLOT VOC. TEST IS FRIDAY, NOV. 9th (IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
3. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ/DISCUSS CHAPTERS 1 & 2
TUESDAY:
1. LESSON FOCUS: PROTAGONIST/SETTING/CHARACTERIZATION/SUMMARY/FLASHBACK/
CONFLICT/CAUSE & EFFECT
2. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ/DISCUSS CHAPTERS 3 & 4
WEDNESDAY:
1. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ & DISCUSS CHAPTER 5
2. CATCH UP ON ANY READING/PACKET QUESTIONS
THURSDAY:
1. SEVENTH GRADE WEIRDO: READ & DISCUSS CHAPTER 6
2. LESSON FOCUS: FORESHADOWING/CORRECT CITATIONS/BEST SUMMARY/CHARACTERIZATION/DIALECT/EXTERNAL CONFLICT/ INTERNAL/CONFLICT/ SIMILES/TEXT EVIDENCE
3. PLOT VOC. QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
1. VOC. QUIZ OVER PLOT VOC.
2. NOVEL REVIEW/ GROUP DISCUSSION/PLOT OUT EVENTS IN STORY SO FAR
OCT. 29th - NOV. 2nd GRADE LEVEL LESSON PLANS
MONDAY:
*SWITCH SEATS!
*FILL OUT PLANNERS
*CHECK LOB’S GIRL PACKET
*REVIEW FOR TEST TUESDAY
TUESDAY:
*LOB’S GIRL TEST
*READ SHORT STORY “DOCTOLA”
*COMPARE/CONTRAST STORIES
WEDNESDAY:
*SCARY STORIES!!!
*HALLOWEEN BLOOPERS!
THURSDAY:
*LEVEL QUESTIONS/ SLIDE SHOW/ LEVEL 3
*QUIZLET LIVE ON PLOT VOC.
FRIDAY:
*PLOT VOC. TEST (POSTPONED UNTIL NOV. 9th for this class:)
*STUDENTS PRACTICE WRITING LEVEL QUESTIONS
FOR LOB’S GIRL
MONDAY:
*SWITCH SEATS!
*FILL OUT PLANNERS
*CHECK LOB’S GIRL PACKET
*REVIEW FOR TEST TUESDAY
TUESDAY:
*LOB’S GIRL TEST
*READ SHORT STORY “DOCTOLA”
*COMPARE/CONTRAST STORIES
WEDNESDAY:
*SCARY STORIES!!!
*HALLOWEEN BLOOPERS!
THURSDAY:
*LEVEL QUESTIONS/ SLIDE SHOW/ LEVEL 3
*QUIZLET LIVE ON PLOT VOC.
FRIDAY:
*PLOT VOC. TEST (POSTPONED UNTIL NOV. 9th for this class:)
*STUDENTS PRACTICE WRITING LEVEL QUESTIONS
FOR LOB’S GIRL
WEEK OF OCT. 22nd - OCT. 26TH
Please see calendar below.
HOMEWORK: PLOT VOC. (17 WORDS) TEST NOV. 2nd
Please see calendar below.
HOMEWORK: PLOT VOC. (17 WORDS) TEST NOV. 2nd
EXAMPLE OF A PLOT MAP COMPLETED
HERE IS THE RUBRIC I WILL BE USING TO GRADE EACH PN LETTER
OCT. 15th - 19th / ELA /GRADE LEVEL LESSON PLANS
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
*No new Voc. this week!
*180 Days of Reading
*Look of Letter Rubric
*Finish Letter/ Revise & Edit/ teacher/student conferences
*FINAL LETTER printed and turned in at the end of class on Wednesday!
THURSDAY:
****READ IN! Students can bring:
-pillow/blanket
-snacks/beverage
-books to read
FRIDAY:
*Finish 180 Days of Reading
*Silent Reading
*Kahoot
PLEASE PURCHASE THE NOVEL BELOW BY OCT. 15th! Do NOT read it ..... we are reading this in class together!
EXAMPLE FOR PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE LETTER: We are using this as our mentor text.
ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE FRIDAY, OCT. 12th
Dear Mrs. Washburn, 9-25-18
(REFLECTION PARAGRAPH)
Cartwheels, climbing trees, kick the can….. I was always on the go as a little kid! My mom would beg me to sit still, “act like a lady”, but I couldn’t! I loved being active, playing outside with my neighborhood friends, and riding our bikes to the beach on Lake Cable. I grew up in North Canton, Ohio, the youngest, and only girl, in a family of three kids and a mom and dad. Because I never stopped fidgeting, my mom tried to keep me busy by taking piano lessons, cheering at football games, dancing ballet & jazz, and swimming. My favorite thing to do was to just stay home and play outside with all the neighborhood kids. We had a grassy field that we would meet up at after dinner and either play kick the can, or a game of tackle football! There were kids of all ages, so you better be tough enough to play hard, and hold your own, or forget playing. Sometimes the girls my age decided to sit out and just walk down to the lake, sit on Kris’s grandma’s dock and talk. My neighborhood girlfriends were everything to me! We all got along so well, and shared many secrets as the sun set, and the stars gazed down on us. At that young age, I always dreamed I would grow up to be a veterinarian. I loved animals, especially dogs! My parents wouldn’t let me get one though. I promised myself that when I grew up I would have a dog, lots of them! When I was little, I believed life was simple: you enjoyed time with friends, you went to school and church, and your parents would always be there for you! Growing up was a long ways away in my mind!
(PRESENT PARAGRAPH)
Currently, I am a 6th grader at West Ridge Middle School. I enjoy the freedom of switching classes, and moving freely from class to class throughout the day! I’m excited about playing the trumpet in the band. We are preparing for our first concert in November! Once I get really good at playing the trumpet, I can try out for the JAZZ BAND! Both of my older brothers played in the JAZZ BAND, and loved it! I still hang around my best friend, Kris, but I’m also getting to know some new friends too! Band and lunch are my favorite “classes” because I can talk with my friends, and have fun! Once I am a seventh grader, I can play volleyball and track. I love sports, so a few of my friends and I are going to go a home football game next week. When I get home, I usually want to chill out in front of the TV until dinner time. After dinner, I try to get my homework done, and then get on the phone to talk to my friends. On the weekends, most of my neighborhood friends still hang out at the grassy field, or if there is snow on the ground, we go sled riding or ice skating! Now that I am older, I believe: life starts to get harder as you get older. I have more responsibilities, so I have to work hard to keep up with my school work, band, and my friendships.
(FUTURE PARAGRAPH)
In the future, I hope to do well in high school, and have a lot of friends to hang out with. I want to continue playing the trumpet in the band, and play on the high school volleyball and track teams. I’m sure my friend group will change, but I will always be good friends with Kris. I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. I love animals, but veterinarian school does not sound like something I’m willing to commit to for six to eight years. I’m excited about turning sixteen, so I can learn to drive, and get a part time job! I’ll love having some money of my own to buy clothes and go out with my friends. At some point, I hope to get married and have kids. Thank goodness that that seems to be a long ways away for now. One concern I have about getting older is thinking about where I might live. The thought of being on my own, and juggling all those adult responsibilities sounds overwhelming. I believe: my future self will live in the same area as my family, and I will find a job that will keep me active, not sitting behind a desk all day.
Sincerely,
Beth Ann Gunn
OCT. 9th - 12th GRADE LEVEL LESSON PLANS
MONDAY: = NO SCHOOL
NO 180 DAYS OF READING THIS WEEK!
TUESDAY:
*Introduce new Voc./ List 7 / QUIZ ON FRI. Lists 1-7
*LETTER: Finish 2nd paragraph: PRESENT LIFE
WEDNESDAY:
*LETTER: 3rd paragraph: FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
THURSDAY:
*LETTER: 3rd paragraph: FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
*QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
*VOC. QUIZ / LIST 1-7
*REVISE AND EDIT ALL 3 PARAGRAPHS:
PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE
MONDAY: = NO SCHOOL
NO 180 DAYS OF READING THIS WEEK!
TUESDAY:
*Introduce new Voc./ List 7 / QUIZ ON FRI. Lists 1-7
*LETTER: Finish 2nd paragraph: PRESENT LIFE
WEDNESDAY:
*LETTER: 3rd paragraph: FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
THURSDAY:
*LETTER: 3rd paragraph: FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
*QUIZLET LIVE
FRIDAY:
*VOC. QUIZ / LIST 1-7
*REVISE AND EDIT ALL 3 PARAGRAPHS:
PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE
First Letter Paragraph/ mentor text
REFLECTION
OCT. 1st - 5th GRADE LEVEL LESSON PLANS
MONDAY:
*Voc. List 6 in Google Classroom/ Quizlet/ VOC. QUIZ FRI.
*PLANNERS! Go over Expectations with all classes!
MON./TUES./WED./THURS./FRI.
*Personal Narrative Past/Present/Future Letter
We will be working on writing 3 separate paragraphs, all a part of a P.N. Letter.
Paragraph #1 = Reflection
Paragraph #2 = Present
Paragraph #3 = Future
Rough Draft will be due/typed and printed on
FRIDAY, OCT. 12th
*An example of a FINAL personal narr. friendly letter can be found in Google Classroom. Ask your child to show you my example.
FRIDAY:
*VOC. QUIZ over Lists 1-6
MONDAY:
*Voc. List 6 in Google Classroom/ Quizlet/ VOC. QUIZ FRI.
*PLANNERS! Go over Expectations with all classes!
MON./TUES./WED./THURS./FRI.
*Personal Narrative Past/Present/Future Letter
We will be working on writing 3 separate paragraphs, all a part of a P.N. Letter.
Paragraph #1 = Reflection
Paragraph #2 = Present
Paragraph #3 = Future
Rough Draft will be due/typed and printed on
FRIDAY, OCT. 12th
*An example of a FINAL personal narr. friendly letter can be found in Google Classroom. Ask your child to show you my example.
FRIDAY:
*VOC. QUIZ over Lists 1-6