ELA

Mrs. Parker

Schedule:

  • Monday- Readmore
  • Tuesday- Goodreads/Sentence of the Week (SoW)
  • Wednesday- Readmore/Golden Line/modified Golden Line due
  • Thursday- Roots & Vocab
  • Friday- Readmore/Grammar

6/3-7/2019

Monday

  • Computer Lab turn in citations
  • start: Book Trailers

Tuesday

  • Book Trailers

Wednesday

  • finish book trailers

Thursday

  • games in class

Friday

  • 8-8:45 Awards
  • 9:00-11:30 Load buses and travel to fieldtrip destinations
  • 11:30-11:50 Yearbook signing on site

5/27-31/019

Monday

  • No school

Tuesday

  • Finish summative assessment

Wednesday

  • SoW: Spelling Rules 101: Doubling a Final Consonant
  • DOL: incorrect dialogue markers
  • Narrative ending write

Thursday

  • Root Test

Friday

  • Narrative type and turn in

5/20-24/2019

Monday

  • WeVideo work time

Tuesdau

  • SoW: Spelling Rules 101: Dropping Final E
  • WeVideo work time

Wednesday

  • Goldenline 4 due
  • Last day to work on WeVideo in class (will show June 3/4)

Thursday

Friday

  • DOL: incorrect dialogue markers
  • Reading Summative Assessment

5/13-17/2019

Monday

  • Storyboard

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Finish Storyboard or WeVideo with Ms. S. (maybe)
  • Goldenline 3 due

Thursday

  • Choir field trip

Friday

  • WeVideo with Amber

5/6-10/2019

Monday

  • READMORE
  • Work on story elements and READ

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Golden Line SUMMATIVE due
  • READMORE on novel for Book Trailer
  • Finish all story elements
  • WA: Write about some of the things that you worry about and how to handle the situation.

Thursday

5/9Roots:Dyna, dynamo Greek powerDynamic (adj0 full of energy and forcefulnessDynasty (n) a succession of rulersForc, fort Latin strongFortify (v) to make strongerFortitude (n) courage, endurance or misfortunePot Greek powerOmnipotent (adj) all powerful, having unlimited powerPotent (adj) mighty, powerful, having great authorityVali, valu Greek strength, worthValid (adj) sound or just because it is based on legal principles or sound evidenceValorous (adj) grave, courageous
Vocab:Warrant (v) to give reason or sanction for; account for:Petition (v) to beg for or request (something).Prod (v) to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed:Encroach (v) to trespass upon the property, domain, or rights of anotherContribute (v) to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, Incident (n) an individual occurrence or event.Isolate (v) to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM/ANTONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • Readmore
  • Grammar:DOL
  • Storyboard

4/29-5/3/2019

Monday

  • READMORE
  • Turn in packet
  • MAP score goal setting

Tuesday

  • Review Characters, Setting, and Conflict.
  • MAPS testing: READING

Wednesday

  • Golden Line 2 due
  • READMORE on novel for Book Trailer
  • Add to Characters, Setting, and Conflict

Thursday

  • WA: Write about some of the things that you worry about and how to handle the situation.
  • Roots & Vocab: Aud, Phon, Son
5/2Roots:Aud Latin hearAudible (adj) loud enough be heardAudition (n) a hearing to test the abilities of a speaker, actor, or musicianAuditory (adj) relating to hearingPhon Greek soundPhonetics (n) the study of speech soundsPhonograph (n) a machine to reproduce sound by using recordsSon Latin soundSonnet (n) a 14-line poemUnison (n) sounding the same note or tone at the same timeSymphony (n) musical composition; harmony of soundsUse it in a sentence, underline the word.5/2Vocab:Elder (n) a person who is older or higher in rank than oneself.Translate (v) to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's ownImperial (adj) characterizing the rule or authority of a sovereign state over its dependenciesPrestigious (adj) having a high reputation; honored; esteemed:Stunning (adj) of striking beauty or excellence:Treacherous (adj) deceptive, untrustworthy, or unreliable.Reign (v) to have control, rule, or influence of any kind.Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM/ANTONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • READMORE
  • SOW: Dialogue
  • Plot

4/22-26/2019: WeVideo, Story Elements, Grammar Packet

Monday

  • READMORE
  • Need a new novel (not read before) by Wed. and not a graphic novel: Submit book info to the google classroom by Friday
  • Packet for punctuation/capitalization due Friday

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Golden Line 1 due
  • READMORE on novel for Book Trailer
  • Review Story Elements from BINDER, give extra: Story Elements
  • Start Character (READING SECTION BINDER)

Thursday

  • WA: Write about some of the things that you worry about and how to handle the situation.
  • Roots & Vocab: Cata, De, Tela
Roots:Cata Greek down, away fromCatastrophe (n) tragic event, sudden disasterDe Latin down, away fromDeficit (n) an amount by which something is too small (money)Deflate (v) to cause someone to lose confidence and feel less importantDefault (v) failure to do something, be somewhere, or pay money when it’s dueTele Greek far, distanceTeleport (v) to transport (a body) by telekinesis (with the mind)Telepathy (n) communication between minds by some means other than sensory perceptionUse it in a sentence, underline the word.Vocab:Dissipate (v) to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.Advocate (v) to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:Vulnerable (adj) capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon:Navigate (v) to move on, over, or throughInterfere (v) to take part in the affairs of others; meddleGenerate (v) to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.Influx (n) the act of flowing inWrite the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM/ANTONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • READMORE
  • SOW: Dialogue
  • Start Setting (READING SECTION BINDER)

4/15-19/2019:

Monday

  • Work on Piktochart/Bottled Water
  • Due Wed.

Tuesday

  • Go through binder and organize it based on sections. Pass out roots and vocab test, copies of last few golden lines.

Wednesday

  • Table presentations for Piktochart
  • Assign Golden Line due next Wed.

Thursday

4/18Roots:Epi Greek on, beside, amongEpidermis (n) outer layer of skinEpidemic (n) disease that spreads rapidlyInter Latin between, amongIntercede (v) to act between two parties to restore peaceInterim (n) a time period between eventsPara Greek beside, amongParallel (adj) same distance apart at every point, never meetingParaphrase (v) to rewordUse it in a sentence, underline the word.4/18Vocab:Distinguish (v) to recognize as distinct or differentExcessive (adj) going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degreeAdequate (adj) as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fitCritical (adj) inclined to find fault, or judgeEmpathy (n) the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another. (to identify someone else's feelings)Notable (adj) worthy of note or noticeUndergo (v) to be subjected to; experience; pass through:Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM/ANTONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • No School

4/8-12/2019: Argumentative Writing

Monday-Friday

  • Bottled Water Essay, will need Chromebooks

No Golden Line Wednesday

4/1-5/2019: Argumentative Writing

Monday-Friday

  • Bottled Water Essay, will need Chromebooks

No Golden Line Wednesday

3/18-22/2019: Summative Assessments

Monday

  • Unit 4 Assessment

Tuesday

  • Unit 4 Assessment

Wednesday

  • Goldenline 7 (Summative) due
  • Root and Vocab Test

Thursday

FUN MORNING ACTIVITY

3/11-15/2019: C-E-R Assessment Writing

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday:

  • Goldeline 6 Due
  • Readmore
  • Pro/Con C-E-R

Thursday:

  • SoW
  • Roots: Study Guide (test next week)

Friday:

  • Readmore
  • Unit 4 Assessment


3/4-8/2019: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

  • Goldenline 5
  • READMORE
  • Finish Who Killed Fannin Unit 4 Practice Assessment

Thursday:

Roots:Use the word in a sentence, underline the word.Duc, duct (Latin) to leadAbduct (v) take lead away by forceDeduct (v) to take away fromEducate (v) to develop or teachInduce (v) to lead into …. Induct would be acceptable wordProduce (v) to lead forward, to bring forth3/7VocabWrite a synonym (same), an antonym (opposite), and use the vocab word in a sentence. Debunk (v) to expose as being falseFluent (adj) to be spoken with easeChallenge (n/v) to summon a contest of skill or strengthReform (n) the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, unsatisfactory Enthusiasm (n) an occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown:Envision (v) to picture mentally

Friday

2/25-3/1/2019: Argumentation

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

2/28RootsBas (Latin) lowBasement (n) lowermost part of a structureStruct/Stru (Latin) buildObstruct (v) to block or create an obstacleStructure (n) something built or constructedDestruct (v) to destroy Construct (v) to build or formInstruct (v) to furnish with knowledge2/28VocabBeneficial (adj) conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful:Exile (n) a person banished from his or her native land.Bias (n) a particular tendency, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned:Allegiance (n) loyalty or devotion to some person, group, cause, or the like.Abnormal (adj) not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard:

Friday:

  • Readmore
  • Grammar:DOL
  • Use Vampire Bat use claim-evidence-reason, counterclaim


2/18-22/2019: Notice and Note Nonfiction

Monday:

  • No School

Tuesday:

  • Book Talk:Erth Dragons, Clarity, Saving Zasha
  • SoW: Dangling Modifiers, practice
  • Notice & Note Nonfiction: C&C using Garana’s story

Wednesday:

  • Goldeline 4 Due
  • Readmore
  • Notice & Note Nonfiction: Numbers and Stats using Hard at Work

Thursday:

  • Writing Activity: Write one characteristic or habit about yourself that you like and describe it. Or write about one thing you don't like about yourself.
  • Roots: Un/Uni
Roots:Un/Uni Latin oneUnicorn (n) a horse-like animal with one hornUnify (v) to make or become oneUnilateral (adj) to involve, occur or relate to one side onlyUnicycle (n) a vehicle with one wheelUnity (n) combining all parts to make oneVocab:waver (v) to go back and forth between decisions, to move back and forth in an unsteady wayAccelerate (v) to move or go faster; increase in speed.Cater (v) to provide or supply what amuses, is desired, or gives pleasure, comfort, etcEndure (v) to continue to exist; last:Flagrant (adj) shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring:Flaw (n) a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault:

Friday:

  • Readmore
  • Grammar:DOL
  • Notice & Note: Extreme & Absolute Language/Quoted Words/Word Gaps signpost Using Climate Change article

2/11-15/2019: Citations

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Roots: Use it in a sentence, underline the word. Spec/Spect Latin see, lookSpecimen (n) part of whole, samplePerspective (n) an outlook or frame of mindSpectrum (n) colored bands that are arranged by their wavelengths when a white lights passes through a prism.Speculate (v) to think about somethingSpectacles (n) eyeglassesVocab: Write a synonym (same), an antonym (opposite), and use the vocab word in a sentence. Vigilant (adj): carefully noticing problems or signs of danger.Absolute (adj) complete; outright:Extreme (adj) utmost or exceedingly great in degree:Exaggerate (v) to magnify beyond the limits of truth; overstate; represent disproportionately:Doubt (v) to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.Conspicuous (adj) easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable

Friday:

2/4-8/2019: Citations

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1/28-2/1/2019: Google Presentations, Screencastify

Monday

  • No School

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Goldeline 1 Due
  • Readmore
  • Start Citation Lesson, using Guide

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: Goals for Q 3
  • Roots: Spect/Spec

Friday

  • Readmore
  • Start Citation Lesson, using Guide

1/21-25/2019 Informative Writing, Transitional Phrases

Monday

  • No School

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • No GoldenLine this week
  • Readmore
  • Put paper together, add transitional phrases where necessary, possibly start editing.

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: Goals for 2019
  • Pass out Root Test
  • Edit paper and submit

Friday

  • Readmore
  • Create a google presentation on Awareness Topic

1/14-18/2019 Informative Writing, Root Test

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

    • Writing Activity: Goals for 2019
    • Roots & Vocab: TEST

Friday

1/7-11/2019: Research, Homonyms/Homophones, Root & Vocab: Study Guide

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

    • Golden Line Due
    • Readmore
    • Research

Thursday

    • Writing Activity: Goals for 2019
    • Roots & Vocab: Study Guide

Friday

    • Readmore
    • Finish research

12/31-1/4/2019: Determine Research Topic, Learn How to Research, Roots: Se/Super, Mini Research

Monday

    • No School

Tuesday

    • No School

Wednesday

Thursday

    • Writing Activity: Goals for 2019
    • Roots & Vocab: Se/Super
Se Latin apart, awaySeclude (v) to withdraw ir set apart from social contactSegregate (v) to separate from the rest of the groupSuper Greek above, over, moreSuperlative (adj) of the highest orderSupervise (v) overseeSuperimpose (v) lay one item atop anotherUse the word in a sentence and underline it1/3Ban (v) to prohibit, forbid, or barForbid (v) to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some placeApplaud (v) to clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.: to express approval; give praise; acclaim.Mercy (n) compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence:Alternative (n) a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility:Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

    • Finish mini research on topic

12/17-21/2018: Summative Assessments

Monday

    • Summative Reading/Language/Writing

Tuesday

    • Summative Speaking and Listening

Wednesday

    • Summative Golden Line

Thursday

    • Summative Writing

Friday

    • Summative Writing

12/10-14/2018: Choir, AAAWWUBBIS, Awareness Articles, Objective Summary Spelling Bee

Monday

  • Choir Field Trip to West

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Finish Awareness Topic
  • Remind students next Wed. is a summative readmore

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: What is your favorite thing about yourself? (Physical/Emotional)
  • Roots & Vocab: Re
RootsRe Latin again, backRepeat (v) to say againRecant (v) to withdraw a statementRecurrent (adj) happening again and againReiterate (v) repeat many timesReimburse (v) pay back, refund12/13Fulfil (v) to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promiseAttire (v) to dress, array, or adorn, especially for special occasionsAspect (n) a way in which a thing may be viewed or regarded; interpretation; viewRival (n) a person who is competing for the same object or goal as anotherCustomize (v) to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference

Friday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Spelling Bee

12/3-7/2018: Hunger, Refugees, Roots & Vocab, Mental Health, Objective Summaries, Notice and Note

Monday

Tuesday

  • Book Talk Tuesday: Frostborn, A Monster Calls and Movie Trailer, The Adoration of Jenna Fox
  • SoW: FANBOYS
  • Awareness Topic: Immigrants/Refugees
    • Issue Overview: Political Asylum
    • Notice and Note: Numbers and Stats Using Article: Refugees in America

Wednesday due: Golden Line/modified Golden Line

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: 10 Questions: Begin a list of questions that you'd like to have answered. They may be about the future or the past.
  • Roots & Vocab: Aqua/Geo/Hydr
12/6RootsAqua/ aqui Latin waterAquatic (adj) living or growing in water Geo Greek landGeographer (n) person who studies the natural features of the earthHydr Greek waterHydrophobia (n) fear of waterMar/mer Mer seaMarina (n) a small harbor for docking small boatsTerr Latin land, earthterrestrial (adj) existing on earthUse it in a sentence, underline the word.12/6VocabAsylum (n) sanctuary:refuge; formally a place for care of mentally ill, orphansExtremist (n) a person who goes to extremes, especially in political mattersPersecute (v) to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatmentInconsistent (adj) lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at varianceVulnerable (adj) capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurtThorough (adj) complete; perfect;Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday


11/26-30/2018: Awareness Topics: Hunger and Refugees, Adverbs/Verbs, Roots & Vocab: Ob, N&N: Numbers & Stats.

Monday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Finish Awareness Articles/Videos and character analysis, due Wed.

Tuesday

  • Book Talk Tuesday:Stolen, Eleventh Plague, Shiver
  • SoW: Verbs & Adverbs
  • Awareness Topic: Hunger
    • Why Does America Have So Many Hungry Kids
    • Kids Who Suffer Hunger In First Years Lag Behind Their Peers In School
    • The New Face of Hunger (formative assessment)
    • Guided Notes
    • Objective Summary

Wednesday: Golden Line #2 due today

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Finish Awareness Topic: Hunger

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: Be the Change. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? Why would you make this change?
  • Roots & Vocab: Ob
11/29Roots:Ob Latin in front of, againstObvious (adj) easily understood or easily seenObstruction (n) something that blocks the wayObnoxious (adj) very unpleasant and objectionable Obscure (v) to make unclearObstinate (adj) unreasonable, wants to have own wayUse it in a sentence, underline the word.11/29Vocab:Insecure (adj) subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assuredRank (n) a social or official position or standing Crucial (adj) involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical:Deprive (v) to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons):Attain (v) to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain:Remnant (n) usually small part, quantity, number; a fragment or scrap.Forgo (v) to abstain or refrain from; do without, to give up, renounce, or resign.Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Awareness Topic: Immigrants/Refugees
    • Issue Overview: Political Asylum
    • Notice and Note: Numbers and Stats Using Article: Refugees in America

11/20-24/2018: MLK Writing due, Character Analysis, and So B. It dvd

Monday:

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Read So B. It
  • finish character analysis
  • MLK essay due

Tuesday:

  • So B. It movie

11/12-16/2018: MLK Writing, SoW: Nouns/Pronouns, Awareness Intro, Awareness Articles and Summary Writing

Monday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • So B. It
  • Intro MLK writing
    • Provide time to writing, due Monday.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

11/15Roots:Mal Latin bad, illMalpractice (n) any improper, misuse, misconduct practice Malicious (adj) full of intentional harm, vicious Equi Latin equalEqual (adj) to make or do something equal toHyper Greek over, above, moreHyperbole (n) an intentional statement of exaggerationHyperthermia (n) high temperatureUse it in a sentence, underline the word.Vocab:Hasten (v) to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurryVandalism (n) deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property:Statue (n) a three-dimensional work of artAbandon (v) to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert:Formally (adv) in a formal mannerCrooked (adj) not straight; bending; curvedWrite the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, write a SYNONYM, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

11/5-9/2018: Assessment Week

Monday

  • New Seats
  • Assessment Week:
    • Papa’s Parrot Instructions
    • Papa’s Parrot story
    • Graphic Organizer

Tuesday

  • Objective Summary Assessment
  • Theme Assessment
  • Story Element Interaction Assessment
  • Perspective Assessment

Wednesday

  • Objective Summary Assessment
  • Theme Assessment
  • Story Element Interaction Assessment
  • Perspective Assessment

Thursday

  • Roots & Vocab: Test

Friday

  • Objective Summary Assessment
  • Theme Assessment
  • Story Element Interaction Assessment
  • Perspective Assessment

10/30-11/2: Perspective, Story Element Interaction, Root Study Guide, Corrections

Monday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • So B. It Ch 5/6
  • Work on Perspective using “Thank You Ma’am”...if time start paragraph

Tuesday

  • Read So B. It Ch 6/7
  • WA: Scariest Moment
  • Write Perspective paragraph using notes

Wednesday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Goldenline, modified Goldenline due
  • Complete Story Element interaction chart/write paragraph

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: Make your bucket list for the next 5 years, the next 10 years, and for life.
  • Roots & Vocab: Study Guide

Friday

  • READMORE: Conferencing
  • Read Ch 7/8
  • Finish paragraphs for Story Element Interactions and Perspective
  • Make corrections on previous work
  • REMIND STUDENTS SUMMATIVE NEXT WEEK


10/22-26/2018: Figurative Language, Perspective, Rabbit Proof Fence

Monday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • So B. It Ch 5-6
  • Finish I Have a Dream Speech find Fig. Lang.

Tuesday

  • Book Talk: Traitor Angels, Alive, The Crown’s Game
  • Read Ch 6-7 So B. It
  • Start Teaching Perspective

Wednesday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Goldenline, modified Goldenline due
  • Rabbit-Proof Fence movie

10/15-19/2018: Figurative Language, Summarizing, Theme, Roots & Vocab, Perspective

Monday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • So B. It Ch 3-4
  • Figurative Lang: Similes/Metaphors/Idioms/Irony
  • Use I Have a Dream Speech find Fig. Lang.

Tuesday

  • Read So B. It Ch 4-5
  • WA: Writing Act.: Write a list of at least 15 things that make you feel good.
  • Practice summarizing “Thank You Ma’am” and using the summarizing sheet, if time practice finding the theme with evidence

Wednesday

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: Writing Act.: Write a list of at least 10 things that make you feel good.
  • Roots & Vocab: Dif/Dis & Defiance
Roots: Dif/dis latin apart, notDisagree (v) to not agreeDishonest (adj) not being honestDisaster (n) terrible event, calamity Difficult (adj) hard to understand Different (n) not being the sameUse the word in a sentence, underline it.Vocab:Defiance (n) a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing forceBrisk (adj) quick and active; livelyNotice (n) an announcement or intimation of something impending; warningNotice (v) to pay attention to or take notice ofCongenial (adj) agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or characterIrony (n) the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaningWrite the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words and use it in a sentence.

Friday

10/8-12/2018: Theme, N&N: Words of the Wiser & Memory Moment, Figurative Language

Monday

Tuesday

  • Book Talk Tuesdays: Seafire, Dorothy Must Die Lily Alone Half Bad, So B. It: For as long as Heidi can remember, her mentally challenged mother has had only 22 words in her vocabulary, and the precocious 12 year-old doesn't have a problem with that. Bernadette, their loving neighbor, provides them a bubble of love and protection. Then, a new word pops out of Mama's mouth - the mysterious soof - and it changes everything. Heidi is propelled on a solo cross-country journey of discovery and loss, truth and identity.
  • Read So B. It
  • SoW: Figurative Language terms

Wednesday

Thursday

  • Writing Activity: WA:No one ever said growing up was easy. Write about a recent incident that was a difficult but natural part of growing up.
  • Roots & Vocab: Com/Con & Concoction

10/11

Roots:Com/Con latin together or withCombine (v) to bring together or uniteConnect (v) to join, to uniteCongregate (v) to gather togetherComposite (adj) made up of separate parts or elements Concordance (n) an agreement or harmonyUse the root word in a sentence and underline itVocab:Concoction (n) the result of the action of combining ingredients, something mixed Responsibility (n) the state of being accountable Prism (n) a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light.Blab/blabbering (v) to reveal thoughtlesslyCoerce (v) to compel by force or intimidation Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words and use it in a sentence.

Friday

  • READMORE: Conferencing
  • N&N: Memory Moment
  • Notice and Note: Exit Card for Memory Moment using Shoe video

10/1-5/2018: Career and Life Skills, Notice and Note, Character

Monday

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Wednesday

Thursday

10/4Roots: Bi/Du latin twoBicycle (n) vehicle with two wheelsBisect (v) to cut into TWO piecesDual (adj) made up of two people, parts, or thingsDuel (n) a content between two partiesWrite a sentence using the root word provided, underline it10/4Vocab:Ruin (n)Catalog (n)Ease (v)Barricade (n)Barricade (v)Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words and use it in a sentence

Friday

  • READMORE/Conferencing
  • Notice and Note: Again and Again signpost, if time Destiny, discuss Again and Again
  • N&N: Hatchet

9/24-28/2018: Career and Life Skills, Notice and Note, Goldenline, Roots & Vocab, Story Elements

Monday

  • Intro Career and Life Skills
  • Intro READMORE
  • WA: Treasure Map
  • Make signpost for N & N: Aha Moment
  • Practice using Crash by J. Spinelli

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9/28Roots:A, ab, abs Latin away from, absentAbsorb (v) to soak up or take inAbnormal (adj) not normal, not usualAbsolute (adj) free from restriction, not limitedAbdicate (v) to give up, release fromWrite a sentence using the root word provided, underline it9/28Vocab:Apprehensive (adj)Diagnose (v)Customer (n)Prism (n)Legal (adj) Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

9/17-21/2018: Career and Life Skills, Notice and Note, Goldenline, Roots & Vocab, Story Elements

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9/21Roots:Sub Latin below, underSubdue (v) bring under control by persuasionSubway (n) underground electric railroadSubmerge (v) to put below surface of waterUse it in a sentence, underline the word.9/21Vocab:Coiled (v)Stride (n)Flecks (n)Revive (v)Refugee (n)Write the definition (for the part of speech) in only 5 or less words, and use it in a sentence.

Friday

9/10-14/2018: Notice and Note, Writing Activities, Getting to Know You Act.

  • Start Notice & Note: Contrast and Contradiction, talk about reading strategies, make poster
  • Writing activity: Heart/Brain, write about what's important in our heart, what we think about in our brain

9/3- 7/2018: Beginning of the year procedures

  • Please read and review the ELA syllabus, return the form signed by 9/17/2018
  • Emoji Activity: Draw and color 3 emoji's that describe you. No due date set
  • Label Notebook and Binder: Notebook has four sections (in this order): Writing, Reading, Grammar, Roots & Vocab.

Binder has five sections (in this order): Writing, Reading, Grammar, Roots & Vocab., Resources

  • Facebook Activity: All About Me using a paper Facebook page. This activity is personal and will not be shown to peers. Due date: Monday (9-10-2018)