Week of October 26th
Longterm assignments for this nine- week period for all classes:
Book Report assignment was given Tuesday, 10/6. The genre for this nine- week period is historical fiction or classic literature. Once again, the students will take an AR quiz on the novel by October 30th. In addition to the AR quiz, the students will also write an essay discussing the plot elements of the book IN CLASS on October 30th. I will discuss the details of the written report with the students this week in class.
Students are also required to read a novel for AR this nine -week period just like the first nine week period. This novel can be any genre, but it must be at least a 6.0(+) level for Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators. The level must be 5.0(+) for the Volunteers. The due date for ALL AR quizzes was sent home at the beginning of the year with the students. The best time to take an AR quiz is during AM homeroom.The due date for the AR novel quiz is December 10th.
Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators ONLY: New five vocabulary page will be assigned on Monday along with a writing prompt. Both assignments will be due on Monday, November 2nd. The vocabulary quiz will be administered on Monday as well.
Monday IC- Tigers, Bulldogs, and Tigers: Deliver persuasive speech
Vols: Share descriptive essays
Begin grammar review sheet 55*Discuss book report written response for 10/30. Students will complete this report IN CLASS on Friday, October 30th.
Monday HW- Finish 55…Library tomorrow! Finish your novel tonight, and you can take your AR quiz tomorrow! 
Tuesday IC-Library! Hand out skill sheet 83/85 discussing written expression
Tuesday HW- Finish 83/85*Only diagram #1 and #2
Wednesday IC- Check 55 and 83/85 with ball toss*Complete skill sheet 87 on written expression with group members
Wednesday HW- Finish 87*Quiz tomorrow on written expression
Thursday IC-Check skill sheet 87 with ball toss*Administer quiz on written expression*Provide class practice with written expression
Thursday HW- Novel assessment is tomorrow IN CLASS
Friday IC- Students will respond to novel questions focusing on the literature elements we have discussed in class this year. *Explore/read new selection: “After Twenty Years”
Friday HW- Finish reading “After Twenty Years”*Quiz on Monday on the reading selection
Uncategorized | Comments OffWeek of October 19th
Longterm assignments for this nine- week period for all classes:
Book Report assignment was given Tuesday, 10/6. The genre for this nine- week period is historical fiction or classic literature. Once again, the students will take an AR quiz on the novel by October 30th. In addition to the AR quiz, the students will also write an essay discussing the plot elements of the book IN CLASS on October 30th.
Students are also required to read a novel for AR this nine -week period just like the first nine week period. This novel can be any genre, but it must be at least a 6.0(+) level for Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators. The level must be 5.0(+) for the Volunteers. The due date for ALL AR quizzes was sent home at the beginning of the year with the students. The best time to take an AR quiz is during AM homeroom.The due date for the AR novel quiz is December 10th.
Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators: New enriched vocabulary list will be given on Monday, 10/19* Quiz over these terms on Friday, 10/23*Creative writing prompt using new five due on Friday, 10/23. (Must be one page in length, typed, no larger than 12 font) If you have printer issues, you may email the story to me. * Highlight your vocabulary terms in the story
Monday IC- Check guided notes on conjunctions and interjections*Provide class practice with conjunctions and interjections*Check Collection 1 Skills Review*Complete Collection 2 Skills Review*Clean out binders!
Monday HW-Finish workbook pages
Tuesday IC- Check workbook pages*Introduce “Echo and Narcissus”*Explore vocabulary terms for new selection
Tuesday HW- Finish vocabulary definitions and sentences* Finish reading the story*OPEN HOUSE!
Wednesday IC- Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators: Begin adapting persuasive essay into a persuasive speech and discuss rubric for speech* Volunteers: Adapt descriptive essay for oral presentation*All classes will have a quiz on “Echo and Narcissus”*Listen to story on CD
Wednesday HW- none
Thursday IC- Answer Response and Analysis questions for selection*Discuss writing prompt for Friday test*Review vocabulary terms*Provide class time to work on oral presentations
Thursday HW- Test tomorrow!
Friday IC- Administer test on “Echo and Narcissus” *Complete Collection 3 Skills Review* Final preparations for oral presentations on Monday, 10/26.
Friday HW- Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators: Prepare to deliver your persuasive speech on Monday!
Volunteers: Prepare to share your descriptive essays on Monday!
****Try to finish your book report novel (historical fiction or classic) this weekend. We go to the library next Tuesday, 10/27, and you can take your AR quiz at that time.
October 14th, 15th, and 16th
Longterm assignments for this nine- week period for all classes:
Book Report assignment was given Tuesday, 10/6. The genre for this nine- week period is historical fiction or classic literature. Once again, the students will take an AR quiz on the novel by October 30th. In addition to the AR quiz, the students will also write an essay discussing the plot elements of the book IN CLASS on October 30th.
Students are also required to read a novel for AR this nine -week period just like the first nine week period. This novel can be any genre, but it must be at least a 6.0(+) level for Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators. The level must be 5.0(+) for the Volunteers. The due date for ALL AR quizzes was sent home at the beginning of the year with the students. The best time to take an AR quiz is during AM homeroom.
Students will recite poetry again during the second nine -week period. The poem will be given out next week with a recitation date of Tuesday, 11/10.
Wednesday IC- Discuss short story element review quiz taken before Fall Break*Discuss essay assignment:Vols are writing a descriptive essay; Tigers, Bulldogs, Gators are writing a persuasive essay
Wednesday HW- Tigers, Bulldogs, and Gators: Cite two facts to back up your persuasive essay topic. These must be actual facts/statistics from articles or web sites. CITE YOUR SOURCE! If you collect your information from an internet site, I must have the URL address.
Vols: Write your thesis statement for your descriptive essay*Finish your collection one skills review if you did not in class
Thursday IC- Check assignments regarding essay assignments*Check the collection one skills review*Complete rough draft of essay assignment and proofread with a partner
Thursday HW- Finish rough draft if you did not in class*Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight! Open times are from 4:00-5:30. Scheduled times are from 5:30-7:00.
Friday IC- Write final draft of essay in blue or black ink, cursive writing and submit*Complete guided notes on conjunctions and interjections and complete class practice
Friday HW- Read your book report novel!
OPEN HOUSE IS OCTOBER 20TH! SEE YOU THERE!
Week of October 5th
Long-term assignments: We will go to the library on Tuesday, 10/6. Students will check out their book report novel for the second nine-week period. The genre for the second nine weeks must be classic literature or historical fiction. Students must finish the novel by October 30, giving them 3 1/2 weeks to read the novel. They will take an AR test for the novel and write an essay report in class. The two grades will be averaged together. Happy Reading! Students should always have their novel in class. Unfortunately, students receive a conduct mark when they do not bring their novel to class. 
Monday IC- *Review prepositional phrases*Review short story elements covered this nine-week period*Create flashcards for short story elements covered this nine week period
Monday HW- Finish flashcards*Library tomorrow!
Tuesday IC- Library! Bring your library books! We will check out our book report novel for the second nine-week period.
Tuesday HW- Finish flashcards from Monday.
Wednesday IC- Check flashcards*Review terms using flashcards with a partner.
Wednesday HW- none
Thursday IC- Provide class practice with prepositional phrases*Study flashcards and discuss examples for each from our previous stories.
Thursday HW- Study for your quiz!
Friday IC- *Administer quiz on literary elements from our previous stories*Read book report novel
Friday HW- Read your book report novel. You must complete the novel by October 30th. No school on Monday and Tuesday, the 12th and 13th. Enjoy your Fall Break!
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