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Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: In 2015, more people were killed from injuries caused by taking a selfie than by shark attacks. Read about this surprising statistic here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday, November 4 - Day 52
Monday, November 4 - Day 52
Happy Monday! I hope that you enjoyed your extra day off on Friday! Please work independently on your research or read independently while I take attendance.
It's Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: USA Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Teacher/ Student Swap Day
Friday: Core Color Day
Today we will get started with NaNoWriMo, learn about Canva, and work on our Consumerism Projects!
Learning Intention: Understand how to gather and organize information for use in an informational writing product.
Success Criteria: I can gather and organize information for use in an informational writing product.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: During the 1872 election, presidential incumbent Ulysses S. Grant ran against a corpse. His opponent, Horace Greeley, died before the election was finalized. Grant won the election. More interesting facts about presidential elections can be found here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday, November 5 - Day 53
Tuesday, November 5 - Day 53
Happy Tuesday! Do a good job for our sub, and make me proud! Please work independently on your project or read independently while attendance is taken.
It's Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: USA Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Teacher/ Student Swap Day
Friday: Core Color Day
Today we will work on our Consumerism Projects!
Learning Intention: Understand how to convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Success Criteria: I can convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: Today, November 6th is Stranger Things Day. In the show, it is the date that Will Byers goes missing in the Upside Down. The character Dustin has “Cleidocranial Dysplasia”. Not only is this a real medical condition, but it’s one that Gaten Matarazzo is actually affected by. Read more cool Stranger Things facts here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, November 6 - Day 54
Wednesday, November 6 - Day 54
Happy Wednesday, and Stranger Things Day (if you don't know what I mean, check out the Random Fact of the Day)! Please work independently on your project or read independently while attendance is taken. .
It's Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: USA Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Teacher/ Student Swap Day
Friday: Core Color Day
Today we will work on our Consumerism Projects!
Learning Intention: Understand how to convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Success Criteria: I can convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The northern leopard frog swallows its prey using its eyes. Read more here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Thursday, November 7 - Day 55
Thursday, November 7 - Day 55
Happy Thursday! Please work independently on your project or read independently while attendance is taken.
Unfortunately, my recovery from surgery is taking a bit longer than I expected, and I will not be back tomorrow. I will plan on seeing you all after the three-day weekend.
It's Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday: Jersey Day
Tuesday: USA Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Teacher/ Student Swap Day
Friday: Core Color Day
Today we will conclude work on our Consumerism Projects!
Learning Intention: Understand how to convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Success Criteria: I can convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday over the long weekend to Olivia Exner! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish her a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: Veterans Day was originally called “Armistice Day” and was first observed on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Read all about this important holiday here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Friday.
Tuesday, November 12 - Day 56
Tuesday, November 12 - Day 56
Happy Tuesday! It is so good to be back with you all! Please work independently on your project or read independently while I take attendance.
Today you will present your Consumerism Project to your classmates!
Learning Intention: Understand how to convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Success Criteria: I can convey information in an informational writing product in a way that is engaging and informative.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had. Read more here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Friday.
Wednesday, November 13 - Day 57
Wednesday, November 13 - Day 57
Happy Wednesday! Please read independently or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Today is Writer's Wednesday! We will also have an opportunity to check out books from the library! We will also launch Unit 3!
Learning Intention: Develop skills as a writer and recognize the value of engaging in a community of authors.
Success Criteria: I can participate in Writer's Wednesday to improve my writing skills.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty never actually says that Humpty Dumpty was an egg. Check it out for yourself here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Friday.
Thursday, November 14 - Day 58
Thursday, November 14 - Day 58
Happy Thursday! Please read independently or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Tomorrow's Theme Day is a make- up from last week: Core Color Day. Wear Orange to support the Broncos Core!!!!
Today we will be learning how to trace arguments and also have an opportunity to check out books from the library!
Learning Intention: Trace and evaluate the argument and its specific claims in a text.
Success Criteria: I can use analysis and reasoning to see if claims trace back to the original argument.
Today's Birthdays: Happy birthday to Braedi LeBleau and Emma Rich! Also happy birthday over the long weekend to Gabe Pereya! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish them all a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: Powerful earthquakes can permanently shorten the length of Earth's days, by moving the spin of the Earth’s axis. Read more about it here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Friday.
Friday, November 15 - Day 59
Friday, November 15 - Day 59
Hooray for Friday! Please read independently or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
We are on an assembly schedule today!
1st Period ~ 8:40 - 9:36
2nd Period ~ 9:40 - 10:36
Lunch ~ 10:40 - 11:10
4th Period ~ 11:14 - 12:10
5th Period ~ 12:14 - 1:10
6th Period ~ 1:14 - 2:00
7th Period ~ 2:04 - 2:50
Assembly ~ 3:00 - 3:50
Today we will be starting the process of writing our Argumentative Essays.
Learning Intention: Choose arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Success Criteria: I can choose a topic for argument which can be supported with claims that have clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon. Over Versailles, French investors not wanting to risk the lives of humans to test out hot air balloons sent up the animals into the sky. Read the details here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Monday.
Monday, November 18 - Day 60
Monday, November 18 - Day 60
Happy Monday! Please read independently or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Today we will be continuing the process of writing our Argumentative Essays.
Learning Intention: Research arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Success Criteria: I can research a topic for argument which can be supported with claims that have clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to be advertised on TV. Read about it and watch the commercial here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Monday.
Tuesday, November 19 - Day 61
Tuesday, November 19 - Day 61
Happy Tuesday! Please work on your Argumentative Notes or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Today we will be continuing the process of writing our Argumentative Essays by focusing on introductions.
Learning Intention: Introduce an argument in an essay format.
Success Criteria: I can introduce my argument by explaining what my argument is and why it’s important.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: Culinary historians believe that much of the first Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood! Read about what was likely on the table here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Monday.
Wednesday, November 20 - Day 62
Wednesday, November 20 - Day 62
Happy Wednesday! Please work on your Argumentative Essay, or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Today we will be continuing the process of writing our Argumentative Essays by focusing on the body paragraphs.
Learning Intention: Support an argument by using and explaining claims that are supported by factual evidence
Success Criteria: I can support my argument by using and explaining claims that are supported by factual evidence.
Today's Birthdays: Happy birthday to Grace Figinser! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish her a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: Male turkeys, also called toms, are the only ones that can gobble. The females, or hens, make clucking or clicking sounds. Read even more interesting Thanksgiving facts here.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Monday.
Thursday, November 21 - Day 63
Thursday, November 21 - Day 63
Happy Thursday! Please work on your Argumentative Essay, or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Tomorrow's theme day is Stretchy Pants! In anticipation of all the eating happening next week, wear your most comfy pants!
Today we will be continuing the process of writing our Argumentative Essays by focusing strong conclusions.
Learning Intention: Conclude an argument by reviewing key claims and bringing a sense of closure.
Success Criteria: I can conclude my argument by reviewing key claims and bringing a sense of closure.
Today's Birthdays: Happy birthday to Colton Wirtz, and happy birthday over the weekend to Joey Curry!🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish them a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: Here is a list to make you an expert on all things Thanksgiving! 25 Thanksgiving Facts.
My Lunch Duty Day this week is Monday.
Friday, November 22 - Day 64
Friday, November 22 - Day 64
Happy Friday! It is ALMOST Thanksgiving Break! Please work on your Argumentative Essay, or work in NaNoWriMo while I take attendance.
Today we will finish our Argumentative Essays!
Learning Intention: Conclude an argument by reviewing key claims and bringing a sense of closure.
Success Criteria: I can conclude my argument by reviewing key claims and bringing a sense of closure.
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