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Learning agenda
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
What are you learning?
apostrophes, forming questions, perfect tense, writing poems
What are you doing to learn?
Zoom call Tuesday @ noon - lesson on apostrophes & perfect tense
How will you show that you learned?
complete/correct apostrophes, questions, and continue to write poems for your memoir.
Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 24:
What are you learning?
reading poetry, identifying poetic devices
writing poems using imagery
grammar - verbs in present and past
how to form questions and the negative in present and past
What are you doing to learn?/How will you show that you learned?
The Next 2 weeks:
Reading - Complete reading the poetry book and answering the questions. (Text me when you need Part 3 or Part 4 questions)
Writing – In a google doc, write your poems for your poetry memoir project (orange papers) in chronological order and share with me. I will edit them.
Titles and Photos – Give titles to your poems. Add related photos or images to the page for each poem.
I will send you information about using an internet program for designing the cover of your memoir.
I will print your memoir in color and bring it to school on Monday, April 27 to pick up during the food distribution OR I can bring it to your home that day.
Grammar – This week, complete Verb Quizzes #1-7. You can also study the paper How to Form Questions in English and Complete the Questions Test (translate questions from Spanish to English). Brenda, I will give you a different test – tell me when you are ready for it.
Grades – I have printed the grade you had in class on March 13. This week I will enter the grades for the work you are to do from home.
Questions? Please ask.
Week of March 30-April 3:
What are you doing to learn?
Reading:
Read Inside Out and Back Again & answer questions.
Today is last day to turn in work for Part 1.
Thursday - last day to turn in work for Part 2.
April 15 - last day to turn in work for Part 3 and Part 4.
Writing:
Read orange papers for instructions and grading criteria for Poetry Memoir project. Write minimum 5 personal poems (similar to poems in the book). We will complete the projects after Spring Break).
Write all the poems in one google doc --one on each page. Share with Ms. P for editing. Add photos/images to your poems.
Grammar:
Complete verb quizzes #1-5 before Friday, using verb chart (alphabetical order in Spanish)
Wednesday, March 25-Thursday, March 26:
What are you doing today to learn?
1. Read part 3 of Inside Out and Back Again. Answer questions. I sent the questions for 1/2 of part 3. If you need me to resend or send you a photo, then tell me.
2. You can continue to write personal poems for your poetry memoir. Read the orange papers that explain what to do. Your poems will be like the poems in the book.
3. You can use your verb chart (most common verbs in alphabetical order in Spanish) to complete the 12 verb quizzes. Read the instructions on each quiz.
How will you show that you learned?
Type and email, share google doc, or text photos of your work.
Monday, March 23 & Tuesday, March 24:
What are you doing today to learn?
1. Finish reading Part 2 of Inside Out and Back Again, and answer questions.
2. Start reading Part 3, and answer questions.
3. Read orange papers that explain the Poetry Memoir project. Write a personal poem, like the poems in the book.
How will you show that you learned?
Write answers and send photos by text (through remind) or type answers and email: carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net
Friday, March 20
Everyone should be finishing Part 1 test, reading Part 2 and answering questions.
If you are finished Part 2, then read orange papers carefully that explain what to do for your Poetry Memoir project & how it will be graded. Start writing personal poems about your life, like Ha's poems (from your journal jots).
How will you show that you learned?
Send email or text photos of answers to the poem book questions and of your poems.
If you have questions, ASK!
Thursday, March 19 -- same work as Wednesday, March 18:
Work for today is the same as yesterday: 1. Complete & send photos or email of answers to Part 1 test on Inside Out and Back Again.
2. Begin reading Part 2 and answering questions. Send photos or email of questions you completed for Part 2 by Friday night.
3. You can write your personal poems for the poetry memoir project when you have time. Read the orange papers carefully that explain the project (it's a big grade!) Minimum 5 poems when we return to school. You can email typed poems to me any time if you want me to revise them while we are working from home.
Next week, we will do a bit of grammar/verbs also.
Tuesday, March 17:
What are you doing to learn today?
1. Complete Part I Test of poetry book Inside Out & Back Again that you started in class on Friday.
2. Begin reading Part II & answering questions.
How will you show that you learned? Send photos of answers with name of Part I test today/tonight.
Send photos of answers or type answers and email for Part II by Friday night.
Monday, March 16:
Announcements:
G’morning. Day 1 of Home School begins. 1st, if you or your family needs help or has a question, you can text back & no one else sees it, and I can text you privately.
I can text Ms. Romero (Rocio.romero@cobbk12.org) or Ms. Fain to get more info, if you need re: free internet, free food, doctor, etc.
Now about class work, can you check your campbellhigh.net gmail from home? Text Yes or No.
I will tell you what you need to complete each day. You must be responsible and send evidence that you did the work. Homework checks will count as grades. You can email/text answers or send photo as evidence.
What are you doing to learn today?
3/16 - By tomorrow 3/17, complete Part 1 Test of poetry book Inside Out & Back Again that you started in class on Friday.
How will you show that you learned? Send photos of answers with name.
Friday, March 13:
Today you will receive your packet of learning and a copy of the poetry book to do work while school is closed. We will communicate by remind text or campbellhigh.net gmail.
What are you learning today?
apostrophes and poetry
What are you doing to learn?/How will you show that you learned?
In small groups, complete the Part 1 test of Inside Out and Back Again. You can use your books to answer the questions. Each question contains the page number to read for the answer.
Thursday, March 12:
Reading & understanding poems
Writing imagery
What are you doing to learn?
Poem Presentations
Read about the Poetry Memoir Project (orange paper)
How will you show that you learned?
Create your own poetry memoir (due end of March)
Part 1 poem test on Friday
Tuesday, March 10:
What are you learning?
Reading & understanding poems
Writing imagery
What are you doing to learn?
1. Elvin & Elias - take comma & semi-colon quiz
Verb Test #1 - Elvin, Jesica, Maylin, Ashley, Magdalena
2. Finish poem analysis paragraph & send to Ms. P
3. Continue with journal jots (memories about your life - answer the questions.
4. Read Ha’s "Birthday Wishes" poem on page 30-31. Write a list of your own secret wishes.
THEN
poem #2 presentations
How will you show that you learned?
poem paragraph & presentation graded
we will begin writing poems Thursday
Part 1 poem test Wednesday
Monday, March 9:
What are you learning?
Reading & understanding poems
Writing imagery
What are you doing to learn?
Elvin & Elias - take comma & semi-colon quiz today.
Tomorrow - reminder: Verb Test #1 (Elvin, Jesica, Maylin, Ashley, Magdalena)
1. Work on google slides poem presentations #2 (present tomorrow)
2. Finish poem analysis paragraph on your 1st poem.
3. Work on journal jots in English or first language (use google translate, but leave words in first language that do not translate) – describe your memories in specific detail. What do you see, hear, taste in your imagination/memory?
4. Read Ha’s "Birthday Wishes" poem on page 30-31. Write a list of your own secret wishes.
How will you show that you learned?
presentation (Tuesday), poem analysis paragraph (final paragraph due Thursday), personal poems (will start writing on Wednesday)
Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6:
What are you learning?
commas and semi-colons
how to write analytical paragraphs
how to write imagery & description
What are you doing to learn?
Take quiz
Open google doc – titled Poem Analysis Paragraph.
Follow (sigue) the example Ms. Pearson reviewed yesterday to analyze the poem you presented.
Use verbs in present. Example, the poem shows that ...
Quote from your poem two times (twice), using quotation marks “ “ (page #).
Check your paragraph carefully and share with Ms. P
Then work on your journal jots – English or first language – describe your memories in specific detail. What do you see, hear, taste in your imagination?
Finish personal writing at home for Monday.
If you have time, read Ha’s Birthday Wishes poem that Elvin presented. Write a list of your own secret wishes.
How will you show that you learned?
Next week: presentations, analytical paragraphs, personal poems next week, part one reading test.
Wednesday, March 4:
What are you learning?
poetry & commas
What are you doing to learn?
check comma practice
poem presentations
How will you show that you learned?
presentations
comma & semi-colon quiz Friday.
verb #1 re-quiz Thursday for Maylin, Maggie, Elvin, and Ashley.
pronoun quiz next Wednesday. Sorry!
Monday, March 2:
What are you learning?
poetry
What are you doing to learn
ticket in the door
present poems (Anna, first) - 1) show google slides 2) read poem 3) identify poetic devices 4) explain what the poem teaches us
listeners, take brief notes
journal jots (finish for homework).
How will you show that you learned?
ticket in the door
pronoun re-test today - Elvin, Ashley, Maylin, Maggie
Friday, February 28:
What are you learning?
poetry
What are you doing to learn?
play kahoot
present poems - 1) show google slides 2) read poem 3) identify poetic devices
listeners, take brief notes
How will you show that you learned?
presentation
pronoun re-test today
ticket out the door
Thursday, February 27:
What are you learning?
poetry, google slides
What are you doing to learn?
prepare for poem presentation: study poem, use translator, create google slides presentation. be prepared to identify examples of poetic devices.
complete journal jots
How will you show that you learned?
tomorrow - poetry kahoot, poem presentations, ticket out the door
Maylin, Maggie, Elvin, Ashley:
pronoun test re-take tomorrow
verbs test #1 re-take: Tuesday (Jesica also?)
Wednesday, February 26:
What are you learning?
poems & life in South Vietnam in 1975 during war
how to use google slides with images
What are you doing to learn?
read 2 poems, identify examples of poetic devices, discuss meaning & take notes together
preview poetry presentation guidelines
work on your google slides presentation for your first assigned poem (finish and share with Ms. P today).
complete journal jots #1-3 about your home
How will you show that you learned?
poem presentations tomorrow
Ashley, Maggie, Maylin, Elvin - verb test #1 retake today. THEN study for pronoun test retake on Friday.
Tuesday, February 25:
What are you learning?
poetry & 1975 history - Vietnam War
What are you doing to learn?
read & discuss poems from "Inside Out and Back Again"
take notes - identify poetic devices, cultural information, and theme(s)
journal writing - Write about your specific memories from when you were a kid. Describe in specific detail what you can see in your imagination: people, places, toys, activities, food, celebrations (How old were you in these memories?)
How will you show that you learned?
Tomorrow - kahoot & presentation
you will be assigned to poems to present and to teach to the class - you will make a google slides (like powerpoint) presentation.
Elvin, Ashley, Maylin, Maggie - verb test #1 again tomorrow.
Monday, February 24: Welcome Back!
What are you learning?
geography & history of Vietnam
poetry terms
What are you doing to learn?
label a map, look at photos, watch brainpop video on Vietnam War and complete guided notes.
preview poetry terms
sign out "Inside Out and Back Again" (IOBA) & read first poem(s)
How will you show that you learned?
Notes, Brainpop quiz
Ashley, Elvin, Maggie, Maylin:
VERB quiz #1 re-take - Wednesday
Pronoun quiz re-take - Friday
Monday, Feb 10 - Friday, Feb 14:
What are you learning?
possessive and object pronouns
character development and themes in "McFarland USA"
What are you doing to learn?
Complete pronoun chart
Complete daily pronoun practice papers
Watch film and answer questions
Write paragraph about protagonist at the beginning of the move.
Write theme analysis paragraphs using sentence starters.
How will you show that you learned?
Thursday - Pronouns test
Turn in theme analysis paragraphs after break.
Thursday, Feb 6:
What are you learning?
Past-tense irregular verbs
Possessive & Object Pronouns
What are you doing to learn?
1. Play kahoot
2. Do pronoun practice paper
3. Make a flipgrid video with your photo notes from yesterday - show the photo to the camera and discuss what is happening in the photo. flip code: 9558b673
4. Work on verbs study guide.
How will you show that you learned?
Verb Test on Friday.
Pronouns Test next week - not Monday :)
Wednesday, February 5:
What are you learning?
Present-continuous & Past-tense verbs
Writing a conversation and using quotation marks
What are you doing to learn?
1. Write a dialogue for our photo prompt. Use google translate IF necessary.
2. Work on verbs study guide. Make flashcards, if necessary,
How will you show that you learned? Verb Test on Friday
Tuesday, February 4:
What are you learning?
Possessive & Object Pronouns
Present-continuous
What are you doing to learn?
1. Grammar lesson - listen, write notes, and complete practice
2. Choose a photo - answer the questions. Make a flipgrid video - show the photo to the camera and discuss what is happening in the photo. Use your imagination to add specific details.
flip code: 9558b673
3. Work on verb study guide
How will you show that you learned?
Today - flipgrid video (Maylin - still need to make movie video)
Thursday - quotation marks quiz
Friday - verbs test (present and past) & turn in verbs study guide
Tuesday - pronouns test
Monday, February 3:
What are you learning/doing/showing?
capital letters quiz
15 irregular verbs (in present, past, and continuous forms)
ticket in the door - quoting correctly with lead-in and citation. also quote from a poem in ACCESS book with no citation.
object pronouns and pronoun adjectives (me my etc)
return civil rights tests
practice reading, do some writing practice using 15 past-tense verbs
Friday, January 31:
What are you learning?
capital letters
how to quote - what is a lead-in? how to cite sources.
subject-verb agreement in present and future (past - next week!)
subject and object pronouns
What are you doing to learn?
mini-lesson
practice papers - finish for homework
reading/writing practice for ACCESS
How will you show that you learned?
next week - grammar and punctuation quizzes
ACCESS test
Thursday, January 30:
What are you learning?
what is good academic writing?
What are you doing to learn?
review capitals quiz (Magdalena, Angel, Elvin - take capitals quiz on Friday).
discuss writing for the ACCESS test - outline practice test answers
practice reading
How will you show that you learned?
Civil Rights test - Kenia and Elvin
ACCESS test
Wednesday, January 29:
What are you learning?
civil rights movement
What are you doing to learn?
play review game - speaking practice
take unit test
How will you show that you learned?
Civil rights test - turn in notes
finish flip grid videos
complete missing work
Tuesday, January 28:
What are you learning?
The impact of Cesar Chavez
What are you doing to learn?
Watch 3 videos: brainpop video, Cesar Chavez biography, President Obama's tribute, read article in newsela
How will you show that you learned?
Answer questions, write paragraph about Cesar Chavez
Civil Rights test tomorrow
Monday, January 27:
What are you learning?
the impact of Martin Luther King Jr
What are you doing to learn?
Watch "Our Friend Martin" and answer questions.
Write a movie paragraph. Prompt: Explain how the movie "Our Friend Martin" emphasize the impact of Martin Luther King on life in the United States.
Watch a brain pop video, read a newsela article, and answer questions about Cesar Chavez.
Write a paragraph about Cesar Chavez. Prompt: Why is Cesar Chavez an American hero?
How will you show that you learned?
turn in paragraphs, and movie questions (Ruby Bridges and Our Friend Martin)
Civil Rights Test on Wednesday - turn in Civil Rights newsela notes after the test.
Friday, January 24:
What are you learning?
Chinese New Year, adjectives that describe personality, and how to create and send a google doc.
What are you doing to learn?
Watch & listen to 2 videos and complete the guided notes.
Read a description of your birth year animal. Copy and paste it into a google doc. Write a pararaph that explains which characteristics are true about you and which are not. What other adjectives describe your personality. Share the google doc with Ms. Pearson
How will you show that you learned?
send paragraph and Monday turn in your video guided notes.
Thursday, January 23:
What are you learning?
Martin Luther King Jr's impact
What are you doing to learn?
1. Turn in paragraphs: 1) Ruby Bridges and 2) Rosa Parks
2. Complete flipgrid movie video and turn in movie papers - by Friday - It's homework.
3. Watch "Our Friend Martin" and answer questions. Turn in at end of class
How will you show that you learned?
Civil Rights unit test on Wednesday, January 29
Wednesday, January 22:
What are you learning?
How to talk about a movie and how to write paragraphs about a movie.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Use your movie notes to prepare to answer the questions in a flipgrid video. You can write new notes before you record your video on the planning paper and grading criteria.
Go to flipgrid.com.
Enter the code:
Remember:
- use the words of the question to start your answer.
- speak loud, slow, and pause
How will you show that you learned?
Ms. P will grade your video(s)
Tuesday, January 21:
What are you learning?
Writing paragraphs about Civil Rights leaders with supporting details.
What are you doing to learn?
Turn in paragraph (entregar) about Ruby Bridges.
Write paragraph 2 about the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Prompt: Explain the importance of Rosa Parks' actions and what a boycott is:
(Who was Rosa Parks, what did she do, what happened, why is it important to the Civil Rights Movement? What can we learn from her?)
Check that students have movie notes.
Watch "Our Friend Martin" and answer questions.
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in your Rosa Parks paragraph - for homework if you don't finish.
Tomorrow use movie notes for speaking assignment on flipgrid, and for a writing assignment.
Wednesday, January 15, Thursday, January 16, and Friday, January 17:
What are you learning?
Brown vs Board of Education - desegregation = integration, Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, MLK, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
What are you doing to learn?
Watch 1) brain pop video and 2) movie "Ruby Bridges" and answer questions.
Write a biographical paragraph about Ruby Bridges.
Watch brain pop - Civil Rights
Read newsela.com article about Rosa Parks
Write a paragraph about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Watch "Our Friend Martin" and answer questions
How will you show that you learned?
1. Turn in movie notes
2. Write paragraphs about Civil Rights leaders & events
3. Civil Rights test next week - maybe Wednesday
Tuesday, January 14:
What are you learning?
Major events and people in United States' Civil Rights Movement
What are you doing to learn?
Students will write answers to questions on board
Watch brainpop videos on Jim Crow
How will you show that you learned?
Write paragraphs about Civil Rights leaders & events
Civil Rights test on Wednesday, January 22.
Monday, January 13:
What are you learning?
Major events and people in United States' Civil Rights Movement
What are you doing to learn?
Read Newsela articles and answer questions
**Concentrate and work hard so that we can watch a movie tomorrow!
How will you show that you learned?
Civil Rights test on Wednesday, January 22.
Friday, January 10:
What are you learning?
The Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman
What are you doing to learn?
Watch flipgrid student videos
Watch trailer to new movie "Harriet"
Watch Brainpop video
Read newsela articles and answer questions
How will you show that you learned?
Capitals quiz today
Brainpop video(s)
Thursday, January 9:
What are you learning?
Introduction to U.S. History - Slavery, the Declaration of Independence
What are you doing to learn?
1. tie-breaker round in our War of Words Game --the Bunnies vs. the Locos Lizards.
2. 6 students finish flip grid videos / 4 students learn how to log in to newsela.com
3. Watch, read, and listen - brainpop.com videos & newsela.com; take notes
How will you show that you learned?
Friday - Capitals quiz
Civil Rights quizzes, unit test, paragraph writing
How will you show that you learned?
Wednesday, January 8:
What are you learning?
How to ask questions, and use third person singular in a video to introduce someone.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Play a speaking game - Do not say the word(s) on the paper, but say other words to help your team guess what the word is. You have 1 minute each for your team to guess words.
2) Interview a partner and make a flip grid video according to the instructions
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in your paper and your flip grid video
Capital letters QUIZ on Friday
Monday, January 6: Welcome to Writer's Workshop
“We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience.” ― John Dewey
What are you learning?
The origin of January, reflections, and resolutions
Course expectations & grading criteria
What are you doing to learn?
Complete questions on handout
Review syllabus - complete tasks
How will you show that you learned?
Due today - Reflections & Resolutions handout
Due by Friday - 1st-week tasks
Goodbye 2019!
Wednesday, December 17:
What are you learning?
topics on exam: object pronouns, asking & answering questions in present and past, using the negative in present and past, subject-verb agreement, past-tense irregular verbs, future tense, and common words for reading and writing.
What are you doing to learn?
complete study guide, ask & answer questions, play kahoot review game (if computers are available).
How will you show that you learned?
punctuation re-test today
final exam, Thursday
Monday, December 16:
What are you learning?
key leaders and events in the Civil Rights movement
RE-Learning: punctuation
What are you doing to learn? AND How will you show that you learned (grades)
1. Sign in to Newsela.com "Road to Civil Rights" text set to complete Civil Rights packet questions (open-notes test on Tuesday & turn in Civil Rights questions for grade)
2. complete a blank punctuation test (re-test on Wednesday to improve grade)
3. receive final exam study guide (answers checked on Wednesday)
How will you show that you learned?
Tuesday - Civil Rights matching test
Wednesday - punctuation test AGAIN
Thursday - final exam
Friday, December 13:
What are you learning?
uses of semi-colons, capital letters, quotation marks, apostrophes (contractions and possession)
key figures and events in the Civil Rights
What are you doing to learn?
take punctuation test
read newsela articles to answer questions in Civil Rights packet
when finished, watch brainpop videos on Civil Rights leaders & take quizzes - record answers and grades:
Abraham Lincoln, Jim Crow, Brown vs. Board, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr.
How will you show that you learned?
Open-Notes Civil Rights test (solo) Monday
Thursday, December 12:
What are you learning?
uses of semi-colons, capital letters, quotation marks, apostrophes (contractions and possession)
key figures and events in the Civil Rights movement
What are you doing to learn?
Brainpop videos - 1) possession, 2) contractions, 3) dialogue
Take the following brainpop quizzes & record answers (a,b,c,d):
1. possession
2. contractions
3. semi-colons
4. run-on sentences
5. they're their there
6. capitals
Then continue to work on your Civil Rights - Newsela project.
TOMORROW - PUNCTUATION TEST
apostrophes, capitals, commas, semi-colons, quotation marks
Wednesday, December 11:
What are you learning?
uses of semi-colons, capital letters, quotation marks, apostrophes (contractions and possession)
key figures and events in the Civil Rights movement
What are you doing to learn?
As a group, watch Brainpop video on semi-colons, run-on sentences, and comma splices
Take Brainpop quizzes
Use ipad to read newsela articles and answer questions on Civil Rights movement
How will you show that you learned?
Stargirl group - Samuel take novel test and turn in chapter questions.
Punctuation Test Friday, December 13
(Yuridia, you will take the test on December 12)
Answer Civil Rights questions, write paragraph - turn in next week.
Tuesday, December 10:
What are you learning:
Commas and semi-colons
What are Civil Rights and what are the significant people and events of the Civil Rights movement in the United States?
What are you doing to learn?
Watch trailer of new Harriet Tubman video
Watch brainpop video on slavery, and underground railroad, and take brainpop quizzes
Complete comma rules group explanation, and practice paper
How will you show that you learned?
turn in brainpop quiz #2
punctuation test on Friday
Final exam on December 19
Monday, December 9:
What are you learning?
What are Civil Rights and what are the significant people and events of the Civil Rights movement in the United States?
What are you doing to learn?
Answer questions about Civil Rights by reading assigned passages from Newsela.
FYI - We will continue with commas and additional punctuation tomorrow.
How will you show that you learned?
Stargirl group - turn in chapter questions today & take reading test.
Punctuation Test Friday, December 13
(Yuridia, you will take the test on December 12)
Answer Civil Rights questions, write paragraph - turn in next week.
Final exam - December 19 (there will be a study guide)
Friday, December 6:
What are you learning?
Commas & semi-colons
What are you doing to learn?
Review rules and complete/correct practice paper together
How will you show that you learned?
Punctuation Test - Friday, December 13
(apostrophes, commas, semi-colons, colons, quotation marks, capitals, and types of sentences)
Reading Assessment - Wednesday, December 17
Final exam - Thursday, December 18
(Next week - Big Civil Rights project)
Thursday, December 5:
What are you learning?
Apostrophes
What are you doing to learn?
Review rules and complete/correct practice paper together
How will you show that you learned?
Punctuation Test - Friday, December 13
Wednesday, November 20:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension
What are you doing to learn?/How will you show that you learned?
1) Pronouns test
2) Verb quiz #12 practice paper
Turn in Esperanza Rising notebook
3) Stargirl group - today take a quiz; read independently & answer questions (Turn in notebook today). Finish novel, all the questions, & take a test on December 5th).
4) Everyone else - take Reading Comprehension paper test together
Homework: STUDY for verbs quiz #12 tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 19:
What are you learning?
possessive adjectives and object pronouns
adding dialogue, using a thesaurus, and identifying past-tense verbs
What are you doing to learn?
1) finish your story - turn in photo, story planner, grading paper AND share google doc
2) study pronouns - taking quiz today
3) take novel quiz
4) complete study guide and memorize TUV verbs
5) read Stargirl - chapter 20 by Friday
How will you show that you learned?
pronouns quiz today
novel quiz today/turn in notebooks
verb quiz #12 - Friday
Monday, November 18:
What are you learning?
Object pronouns
T-Z verbs in present, past, and future
Adding dialogue to a story & identifying elements of fiction in your story.
What are you doing to learn?
Complete practice paper on object pronouns.
Finish story, complete all the criteria on the grading paper, and complete the story planner.
Turn in (entrega) photo, story planner, and grading paper. Share google doc w/ Ms. P
Complete verb quiz #12 study guide
Read for novel quiz at end of class
HOMEWORK - study object pronouns:
- me, you, us, them, him, her, it
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in story
Pronouns test tomorrow
Verb quiz #12 on Thursday
Elements of Fiction test re-take on Friday
Friday, November 15:
What are you learning?
12 Verbs in present, past, and future
Object and Possessive pronouns
Elements of Fiction
How to write dialogue in a story
What are you doing to learn?/How will you show that you learned?
1) Verb quiz #11
2) Elements of Fiction test
3) Discuss HoPE project
4) Read novel/answer questions - novel quiz on Monday.
Stories DUE Monday - we will use computers on Monday to complete the story requirements.
Thursday, November 14:
What are you learning?
Object and Possessive Pronouns
Elements of Fiction
How to write a story & use past-tense verbs
What are you doing to learn?
Check pronoun work
Play kahoot - with yellow paper
Finish story & story planner. Complete requirements on checklist.
If your story is finished, 1) read novel & answer questions, or 2) study for verb quiz #11 tomorrow.
How will you show that you learned?
Tomorrow: Verb quiz #11; Story due; elements of fiction test
Monday - Esperanza Rising - finished -quiz & turn in notebooks. Stargirl - quiz & turn in notebooks (end of chapter 18).
Tuesday - Pronouns test
Wednesday, November 13:
What are you learning?
12 new verbs in present and past (S verbs in Spanish)
Object and Possessive Pronouns
What are you doing to learn?
Do Verb Quiz 11 practice paper
Pay attention, take notes, ask questions during pronoun lesson & do practice paper.
R - read Stargirl & answer questions
How will you show that you learned?
By Friday - Turn in Photo, story planner, grading paper & share google doc w/ Ms. P
Novel groups - Esperanza Rising finish by Monday; Stargirl, chapter 18 by Monday (finish novel by next Friday).
Friday - Verb Quiz #11
Friday - Elements of Fiction quiz
Next Tuesday - Pronouns Test
Next Thursday - LAST verb quiz - #12
Monday, November 11 & Tuesday, November 12
What are you learning?
12 new verbs in present and past (S verbs in Spanish)
Elements of fiction and how to plan and write a story.
What are you doing to learn?
Complete verb study guide
Choose a photo prompt.
Brainstorm, plan your story, and write it in a google doc. Use translator as necessary. Underline all past-tense verbs.
How will you show that you learned?
Monday - novel quiz chapters 10-12
Tuesday - write a story
Thursday - elements of fiction test
Friday - verb quiz #11, story due.
Homework: Stargirl - read 1 chapter a night, so by Friday, finish chapter 16 questions. Esperanza Rising- finish novel and questions by Friday.
FYI - If you didn't finish your "McFarland USA" theme paragraphs, stay after school or write them on paper.
Friday, November 8
What are you learning?
Elements of Fiction (= the parts of a story)
What are you doing to learn?
After Verb Quiz #10,
1) Take guided notes on Elements of Fiction
2) Read novels
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz today
Notebooks collected Monday
Plan & Write story Monday using past-tense verbs
Wednesday, November 6 & Thursday, November 7
What are you learning?
Elements of Fiction (= the parts of a story)
What are you doing to learn?
Take guided notes from Google Slides presentation
Read novel (finish to end of chapter 12 for Friday).
Do Verb Quiz 10 practice paper
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in McFarland USA notes, complete/correct paragraphs after school or if time at end of class this week.
Thursday - Verb Quiz #9 retake
Friday - Verb Quiz #10 (Q & R)
Friday - novel quiz
Monday, November 4
What are you learning?
Q & R verbs in English, past and present
how to write analytical paragraphs on themes
plot, character, and theme in novels
What are you doing to learn?
complete "McFarland USA" theme paragraphs in google doc - share -turn in grading paper
complete study guide
read novels, chapters 10-12 & answers due Friday
How will you show that you learned?
paragraphs due today
verb quiz Friday
novel quiz Friday
Friday, November 1: (4 days to Rafaela's 15th bday!)
What are you learning?
P verbs in English, past and present
How to write 2 theme paragraphs with claims and supporting evidence
How to write imaginative narrative fiction
What are you doing to learn?
After quiz...
1. Write 2 paragraphs about 2 different themes in "McFarland USA."
Complete the claim, include and discuss specific details in the movie that show how the characters learn this.
Write a conclusion that connects the theme to us.
2. Begin MMM grade-saver opportunity
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz #9 today
Turn in paragraphs with grading paper.
MMM due Monday (use verb tense chart to help with writing verbs in past tense).
READ novels on weekend.
Tuesday, October 29 - Thursday, October 31:
What are you learning?
10 new verbs in English, past & present
Character development and themes in "McFarland USA"
What are you doing to learn?
Complete verb quiz 9 practice paper (get answers checked)
Read questions, watch movie, answer questions
Write 2 theme paragraphs in google doc
How will you show that you learned?
Due Tomorrow: Share theme paragraphs for grade
Verb Quiz #9 (P verbs) on Friday
Due NEXT Friday, November 6: Esperanza chapter 12; Stargirl chapter 15
Monday, October 28:
What are you learning?
How to act in a scene/sketch, and ask and answer questions orally.
Elements of fiction
What are you doing to learn?
1) 3 groups will perform their skits (turn in grading paper for bonus point).
A. Rafaela, Betzy, and Jacky
B. Israel, Abi, and Yuridia
C. Sam, Jamer, and Bidcar
Remember to applaud.
2) Take Novel Quizzes (chapters 7-9)
3) Jacky, Bidcar, Eliseo, and Jamer - turn in Shipwreck book and paper. Then do duolingo.
4) Rafaela - take test
Reading:
Stargirl - Read ch 10
Esperanza Rising - Read ch 10
How will you show that you learned?
Story quizzes today.
Turn in Notebooks.
Tomorrow - Film Study #2
Happy Friday, October 25:
What are you learning?
How to act in a scene/sketch, and ask and answer questions orally.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Do you need your script printed?
2) Turn in your grading paper (for 1 bonus point)
3) Rehearse (ensayar/practicar) with your group 2 x - about 15 minutes
4) Performance time! Who wants to go first? Remember to applaud for each group!
5) After the performances, read books & answer questions.
Rafaela, take test (asking and answering questions in present and past, positive and negative)
How will you show that you learned?
Today - Performance - speaking grade
Homework - Read/Answer questions. Take books home!
Monday - Turn in reading notebooks (finish questions to end of chapter 9)
Esperanza Rising - quiz - chapters 7-9
Stargirl - quiz - chapters 7-9
Shipwreck - answer questions
Thursday, October 24:
What are you learning?
How to write a script for a scene in which characters ask and answer questions.
What are you doing to learn?
In your group, each student open the google doc. Follow instructions and use the grading criteria paper to write the script (dialogue) and complete the requirements.
Discuss costumes (disfraces) and props (utilerías) (Each student needs 2 items (articulos) for perfect grade)
Share script with carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net. I will print copies for each student to use for the performance (el rendimiento)
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in novel notebooks. Jacky turn in answers for "Slam Dunk for Mark."
Performances tomorrow. Good luck, Actors.
Homework:
Put your costume (disfraces)/props (utilerías, articulos para tu personaje) in backpack.
Rehearse your lines tonight!
Wednesday, October 23:
What are you learning?
1) How to ask and answer questions in present and past, positive and negative.
When to use do/does, don't/doesn't, did/didn't.
2) Character & plot (conflict & suspense) development in your novels/stories
What are you doing to learn?
After the test, READ quietly and answer questions.
How will you show that you learned?
Today - Questions Test
Tomorrow - Reading notebooks collected:
Stargirl - end of chapter 12
Esperanza Rising - end of chapter 10
Slam Dunk for Mark --answers turned in
Oral Performance on Friday
HOMEWORK - READ. Tomorrow, we have computers, so you can finish writing your performance scenes.
Tuesday, October 22:
What are you learning?
How to form past-tense questions in English and how to answer, positive and negative.
What are you doing to learn?
Check answers for questions #30-50
Answer orally and take notes on how to answer questions.
Work in groups on Questions Performance Task.
How will you show that you learned?
Wednesday - Questions & Answers Test
Friday - Group Performances
Friday, October 18:
What are you learning?
How to form questions in present and past in English. It is difficult!
Conflict, Suspense, & Rising Action in stories
What are you doing to learn?
1) Turn in your Verbs #8 practice paper and your questions practice paper.
2) Take Verb Quiz #8 & turn quiz in.
3) Read books/answer questions until all students are finished.
4) Turn in quiz
5) With a colored pen, make clear and careful corrections to the questions paper as we review the answers.
6) Continue reading & answer questions in novel notebook:
Stargirl chapter 11 by end of class on TUESDAY (collected)
Esperanza Rising chapter 10 by end of class on TUESDAY (collected).
Eliseo, Bidcar, Jamer, Jacky - Answer "Slam Dunk for Mark" questions
How will you show that you learned?
Today - Verb Quiz #8
Tuesday - Answers to reading questions turned in.
Wednesday - Questions test
Weekend Homework: STUDY how to write questions in present and past in English.
Thursday, October 17:
What are you learning?
11 M,N,O verbs in English, in present and past
Conflict & Rising Action in stories
What are you doing to learn?
1)Complete Verb # 8 Practice Paper
2) Complete Asking Questions Practice (translate questions in English) - Due tomorrow.
3) Then read & answer questions in novel notebook:
Stargirl chapter 10 by end of class Friday - take turns reading orally with Ms. Pearson
Esperanza Rising chapter 9 by end of class Friday
Group 3 - Answer Slam Dunk for Mark questions; then study for quiz tomorrow.
Then do Duolingo
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz #8 tomorrow
questions practice due tomorrow
questions/negative TEST next Wednesday (do, does, did, don't doesn't, didn't)
Monday, October 14:
What are you learning?
10 M,N,O verbs in English, in present and past
How to form questions in English (do/does/did)
Character and plot in novels
What are you doing to learn?
Complete Verb Study Guide # 8
Pay attention & participate in class lesson, take notes, and practice translating questions & conjugate correctly in present and past.
Then read & answer questions in novel notebook:
Stargirl and Esperanza Rising - chapter 7 - take turns reading orally with Ms. Pearson
Group 3 - Duolingo
How will you show that you learned?
novel quizzes chapters 1-6, turn in novel notebooks
Group 3, turn in Bad Dog Good Dog homework
Friday, October 11:
- Happy Birthday to Israel 2 days in advance!
What are you learning?
Character & Plot in novels
What are you doing to learn?
After your quiz,
Read independently & quietly.
Finish for homework.
Stargirl - chapter 6 due on Monday
Esperanza Rising - chapter 6 due on Monday
Group #3 - read orally w/ Ms. P. Then do duolingo.com
How will you show that you learned?
verb quiz #7
turn in novel notebooks on Monday
Thursday, October 10:
What are you learning?
12 Spanish verbs in English, how to conjugate in present, and past-tense forms of irregular verbs.
What are you doing to learn?
Use verbs #7 study guide to complete verb quiz practice paper.
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz #7 tomorrow. STUDY!
Wednesday, October 9:
What are you learning?
Character & Plot in novels
What are you doing to learn?
Reading groups - read orally and answer questions in notebook:
- Stargirl - Chapter 5
- Esperanza Rising - Chapter 3
Group #3 - Duolingo & write sentences using L verbs in past-tense
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in answers to chapter questions
Verb Quiz #7 on Friday.
Tuesday, October 8:
What are you learning?
Character & Plot in novels
What are you doing to learn?
Reading groups - read orally and answer questions in notebook:
- Stargirl - Chapter 3
- Esperanza Rising - Chapter 2
Group #3 - Duolingo
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in answers to chapter questions
Verb Quiz #7 on Friday.
Monday, October 7:
What are you learning?
The L verbs in English, past to present
Character & Plot in novels chapter 2
What are you doing to learn?
Complete verb quiz #7 study guide
Stargirl group - Read chapter 2 & answer questions (with partner orally)
Esperanza Group - Read chapter 2 (w/ Ms. Pearson orally) and answer questions.
Group # 3 - Duolingo.com
How will you show that you learned?
Today - turn in novel questions for grade
Duolingo - progress online
Friday - Verb quiz #7 STUDY EVERY NIGHT.
Friday, October 4
What are you learning?
plot & characterization in novels
What are you doing to learn?
After the verb quiz,
Read chapter 1 & 2 of Stargirl and answer questions
Read chapter 1 "Grapes" of Esperanza Rising and answer questions
Group 3 - login to duolingo
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in verb 6 study guide and practice paper with quiz #6.
Turn in essay grading papers.
Turn in reading notebooks.
Wednesday, October 2
What are you learning?
Elements of fiction, identify initiation, characters, setting, and type of narration in novel. (Abi needs blue paper)
What are you doing to learn?
Groups 1 and 2:
Begin oral reading of novels - prologue and chapter 1, and answer questions.
Group 3 - finish Million-Dollar arm essay and then ...
go to gmail inbox (campbellhigh.net), open recent message from Ms. Pearson, click link to duolingo.com, login with google/use class code to sign in.
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in reading journals on Friday.
Tuesday, October 1
What are you learning?
How to add a thesis statement, terrific title, interesting introduction, and clever conclusion to an essay
What are you doing to learn?
1) write thesis statement at the top of your essay -
The movie "Million Dollar Arm" teaches that ... (what does JB learn?).
2) use the grading paper as a checklist to finish your essay.
How will you show that you learned?
highlight thesis statement/main claim in green
highlight topic sentences in yellow
highlight transition words in pink:
- also, then, later, secondly, finally, however, therefore, etc.
ESSAY DUE THIS WEEK. NO more class time, but you can work on it after school.
Monday, September 30, 2019
What are you learning?
elements of fiction
What are you doing to learn?
apply the elements of fiction to the movie "Million-Dollar Arm" and make a plot diagram for the movie
How will you show that you learned?
essay due today
verb quiz #6 Friday
elements of fiction quiz next week
Friday, September 20, 2019
FYI, break starts tomorrow. Today is a work-hard day!
What are you learning?
How to write a character analysis essay
What are you doing to learn?
After verb quiz #5,
1) write topic sentence (mini-claim) for paragraph 4.
Finally, JB changes for real after he admits, "..."
2) watch rest of movie - find examples/evidence/quotes for paragraph 4 to prove the topic sentence.
3) answer section 4 movie questions
4) write paragraph 4
8) write clever conclusion -
Therefore (por lo tanto) we should (deberíamos) ...
How will you show that you learned?
turn in grading paper with your name on it and share your google doc with carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net
Thursday, September 19, 2019
What are you learning?
How to write a character analysis essay
What are you doing to learn?
Write paragraph 3. Write the topic sentence (mini-claim)
Now prove the claim with evidence (specific examples and quotations (citas).
Write paragraph 4 topic sentence (mini-claim).
Then watch the end of the movie.
(Tomorrow, you will write paragraph 4, your Interesting Introduction, Thesis Statement (main claim), and Clever Conclusion.)
HOMEWORK - STUDY verbs and do practice paper for verb quiz #5
How will you show that you learned?
tomorrow: Verb Quiz #5 and then finish writing your essay. Use the grading criteria/checklist to achieve (alcanzar) a good grade!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
What are you learning?
How to write a character analysis essay
What are you doing to learn?
Watch segment 3 of the movie Million Dollar Arm and answer questions.
Write a claim for paragraph 3 (finish this sentence:)
After JB talks to Brenda he seems to ...., but then he ...
Complete verb quiz #5 practice paper (due Friday)
How will you show that you learned?
Friday - essay due and verb quiz #5
Homework: STUDY the E verbs, but also study the format from previous quizzes. What errors did you make?
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
What are you learning?
How to write a character analysis essay
What are you doing to learn?
sign in to google/gmail: firstname.lastname(s)@campbellhigh.net
password = lunch# chs
click on square of dots / click on googledocs
click on your googledoc "Million Dollar Arm character analysis essay" Write paragraph 2 of the character analysis essay.
Topic Sentence #2 (= claim)
sentence starter: After JB returns to the United States from India, he is ...
now use your notes to give specific examples (=evidence) to prove (para probar) your claim.
Eliseo, Jamer, and Betzy - finish poem test. Betzy - take verb quiz
When you are finished your paragraph, complete study guide for verb quiz #5
How will you show that you learned?
essay due Friday; verb quiz #5 on Friday
Monday, September 16, 2019
What are you learning?
How to write a character analysis essay.
What are you doing to learn?
Watch segment 2 of the movie & answer the questions.
Read blue paper (elements of fiction) and identify the elements in the movie and take notes.
How will you show that you learned?
Essay due this week
Verb quiz #5 on Friday.
Homework - STUDY "E" verbs every night!
Friday, September 13, 2019
What are you learning?
Understand the terms -- setting, plot (initiation, conflict, rising action), protagonist, and characterization (dynamic vs. static), and identify these elements of fiction in a movie.
How to write a character analysis essay.
What are you doing to learn?
Read blue paper (elements of fiction) and identify the elements in the movie and take notes.
Sign in to google: firstname.lastnames@campbellhigh.net
password: lunch#chs
Start a new google doc. Click on Title & call it "Million-Dollar Arm character analysis essay."
Write 1 paragraph (= "constructed response") that analyzes the protagonist
In the beginning of the movie, JB is ...
Then, give specific examples (ejemplos especificos)/evidence to show (mostrar) that JB is like this.
After, we will watch section 2 and answer questions.
How will you show that you learned?
Essay (ensayo) completed by next week
Thursday, September 12, 2019
What are you learning?
Understand the terms -- setting, plot (initiation, conflict, rising action), protagonist, and characterization (dynamic vs. static), and identify these elements of fiction in a movie.
What are you doing to learn?
Finish answering questions #4-6
Watch rest of section #1 and answer questions
Homework: Complete verb practice paper. Turn in tomorrow with quiz.
How will you show that you learned?
verb quiz #4 tomorrow
film analysis essay due next week.
Wednesday 9/11/19
What are you learning?
Understand the terms setting, plot (initiation, conflict, rising action), protagonist, and characterization (dynamic vs. static), and identify these elements of fiction in a movie.
What are you doing to learn?
Watch segment 1 of "Million Dollar Arm" & answer questions.
How will you show that you learned?
Write constructed response paragraphs that will form a character analysis essay - Due next week.
Verb quiz #4 on Friday
Tuesday 9/10/19
What are you learning?
Define poetic devices, identify them in poems, and explicate the meaning/message of a poem.
What are you doing?
Organize poetic devices notes & poems.
Play kahoot
Take poetry unit test. You can use your notes, but you must work alone & quietly.
Make verb study cards
Complete verb #4 practice paper.
How will you show that you learned?
Poetry test, turn in annotated poems, and examples of imagery.
Verb quiz # 4 on Friday
Monday 9/9/19:
What are we learning?
Understand and identify imagery and paraphrase and explicate (explain) a poem.
What are we doing:
Read, discuss, and annotate poems (#2 Petals. Show photos, discuss setting/time frame)
Write examples of imagery
Make verb study cards
How will you show that you learned?
Poetic devices test tomorrow
Turn in poems with annotations
Turn in examples of imagery
verb quiz #4 on Friday
9/6/2019 - Happy Friday!
What are you learning?
Understand 6 poetic devices and know how to annotate and explicate poems.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Take Verb #3 quiz
2) 20 minutes work time on poem assignment (answer questions #1-4)
How will you show that you learned:
Present your poem to class:
- Read orally
- Identify examples of poetic devices (metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, and imagery)
- Summarize what the poem is about
- Explain the theme (the message/lesson) of the poem.
Listeners - take notes (annotate) in your poem papers. You will turn this is
We will finish on Monday - Poem test on Tuesday.
Homework - Begin to study for Verb Quiz #4 - 11 verbs that start with D in Spanish.
Thursday, September 5, 2019:
What are you learning?
Poetic devices and how to annotate and understand poems.
What is HOPE Club?
What are you doing to learn?
1. Jamer google slides presentation
2. Abi 2nd half of presentation
Missing --turn in verb practice paper#3 (Jacky, Jamer, Bidcar)
In poem groups, read your poem orally, discuss, and follow steps #1-4
Check that you can open the verb #3 quizlets on your phone.
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in poem notes from Newsela.com
Turn in poem analysis paper (#1-4)
Tomorrow, read & explain poem to class
Verb Quiz #3 tomorrow. STUDY!!!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019:
What are you learning?
Poetic devices and how to annotate and understand poems.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Finish reading articles in newsela.com (sign in with google - campbellhigh.net
2. Finish taking notes
Karla, Jacky, & Bidcar - page 2 only on Figurative Language
Jamer - finish google slides presentation
3. With assigned partner, complete Understanding a Poem steps #1-4 for assigned poem.
4. Study quizlets in gmail for Friday's quiz
How will you show that you learned?
Tomorrow - present your poem with your partner (read, annotate on the board, paraphrase, and explain the theme.
Friday - verb quiz #3
Homework: At home, study pink verb cards & review old verb quizzes for format (el formato).
Tuesday, September 3:
What are you learning?
Group 2 & 3 Poetic Devices & how to read and understand poems
Group 1 - To Be in present & past & conjugation rules
What are you doing to learn?
1. Israel & Jamer will present
2. complete presentation listening notes and turn in.
Group 2 & 3:
finish poetic devices/figurative language reading (newsela.com) and notes
when finished, read, discuss, and annotate poem "The Eagle."
Group 1:
sit with Ms. P at the front for grammar review lesson
Use 2 quizlets to review for Friday's verb quiz #3. Quizlets in campbellhigh.net gmail.
How will you show that you learned?
-turn in verb practice paper #3
-turn in Newsela poetic devices notes
-turn in presentation listening notes
Verb Quiz #3 (16 verbs in present, past, and continuous forms = ing)
Friday, August 30:
What are you learning?
How to give a Google Slides Presentation - make eye contact, speak loudly, and clearly.
What are you doing to learn?
In order each student will talk about his/her google slides using the vocabulary in the questions.
Students will listen and complete the guided notes paper for each presentation.
How will you show that you learned?
use presentation vocabulary, complete listener notes
turn in practice verbs paper for grade
verb quiz #3 next Friday
Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29
What are you learning?
In Media Center ...
How to make a google slides presentation with photos
Review verb conjugation rules
16 verbs in English - past and present
What are you doing to learn?
Pay attention during tech lesson in the Learning Commons
Open campbellhigh.net google account & work on Google Slides presentation. Use planning paper as a guide.
Meet w/ Ms. P in small groups to review last verb quiz & conjugation rules:
Group 1 - Sam, Yuridia, Eliseo, Betzy
Group 2 - Abi, Roman, Jacky, Israel, Karla, Jennifer
Group 3 - Joel Bidcar, Jamer
Also meet Ms. P to review essay individually in google doc.
Make study cards for 16 verbs (check verb chart page 2: all the C verbs: comenzar - creer).
Do practice paper for Verb Quiz #3
Draw #s for presentation order tomorrow (bonus points for volunteering to go 1st or 2nd)
How will you show that you learned?
share presentation with carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net
Google slides presentation to class (speaking practice) on Friday
Verb quiz #3 on Friday, September 6.
Friday, August 23:
What are you learning?
Figurative language - metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and alliteration
How to conjugate 12 verbs in present and past
What are you doing to learn?
3 song presentations: Karla, Jamer, and Israel
Read newsela articles, take quizzes, and take notes
If time, begin presentation prep for next week's google slides project.
How will you show that you learned?
Make sure you share your song analysis essay AND give Ms. P the grading paper.
Take verb quiz #2
Wednesday, August 21 & Thursday, August 22:
- Tomorrow - Open House - Parents come to meet teachers
What are you learning?
How to write a song analysis essay
What are metaphors and similes
What are you doing to learn?
1. Get a computer, sign in to gmail __.___@campbellhigh.net
password = student# chs
2. Go to Inbox - click on message from carla pearson that is an invitation to join Google Classroom. Accept the invitation.
3. Work on song analysis essay.
Use the grading paper as a checklist. Follow (sigue) the directions. Make a checklist next to each instruction when you finish that step (paso). Turn in the grading paper at the end of class with your name on it.
4. If you are finished the song analysis essay, then ...
go to newsela.com. Read article about metaphors, take quiz & complete notes.
5. See Ms. P when you are finished step 4.
How will you show that you learned?
Today - song analysis essay due.
Friday - verb quiz #2
Tuesday, August 20:
What are you learning?
12 verbs in English - present & past, conjugated correctly
How to write a song analysis essay
What are you doing to learn?
Make study cards for 12 verbs - Spanish on 1 side and English present and past on other side. STUDY THEM.
Work on your song analysis essay, using your grading criteria paper as a checklist.
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in song analysis essay on Wednesday
Friday - verb quiz #2
Monday, August 19:
What are you learning?
12 verbs in English - present & past, conjugated correctly
What are you doing to learn?
1. Meet with Ms. P to review quizzes, check grades on student vue, and check if joined remind group
2. Work on verb practice papers - turn in for grade
3. Make flashcards - Spanish 1 side/English present & past other side.
4. Use quizlet.com to practice
Group 1 - Israel, Eliseo, Yuridia, Betzy, Abi, Jennifer
Group 2 - Bidcar, Jamer, Karla, Jacky, A.B.
_______________________________________________________
Group 3 - Ana, Samuel, Rafaela - Do #2, then complete song essays today/tomorrow - use grading paper as a checklist)
*tonight/tomorrow you will start a novel study
How will you show that you learned?
Song Essays due end of class tomorrow (Rafaela and Ana - assistant teachers :)
Verb Quiz #2 on Friday (rest of page 1)
Friday, August 16:
Happy Birthday (tomorrow), Ana!!!
What are you learning?
How to understand, explain orally, and write about song messages
11 verbs in English, conjugated correctly in present, past, and present continuous
How to understand, explain orally, and write about song messages
What are you doing to learn? Agenda:
1. Verb quiz #1
2. Finish writing claim about Abi & Jackie's song
3. Listen to remaining songs: Ana, Eliseo & Jennifer, Yuridia & Betzy, Sam & Bidcar, Israel & A.B.
4. Write claims about songs' messages
How will you show that you learned?
Monday - finish song analysis essay in class
(Rafaela - make quizlet #2 and send to carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net)
Friday - verb quiz # 2 - study 12 verbs (rest of page 1 bailar - cocinar)
Thursday, August 15:
What are you learning?
How to interpret and write about song messages
What are you doing to learn?
Listen to songs. Students explain what the song is about.
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz #1 tomorrow - A verbs (11)
Tomorrow - finish writing song analysis essay
Wednesday, August 14:
What are you learning?
What are the verb rules for present and simple past?
How to write about the song's message (theme) in an analytical essay.
What are you doing to learn?
Students who received under 90%, re-take grammar quiz #1
Listen, learn, and take notes on grammar lesson #2
Continue to work on your song analysis
How will you show that you learned?
Friday - Quiz on Spanish verbs that begin with A
Tomorrow and Friday - song presentations
Tuesday, August 13:
What are you learning?
How to determine meanings of words to understand the message of a song & how to write about the song's message (theme) in an analytical essay.
What are you doing to learn?
In media center, open a new google doc. Title it "song analysis essay."
Using handout & model song essay,
- write thesis statement & topic sentence for stanza 1, 2, and chorus.
- type a line from the stanza in each paragraph
- discuss the significance of the line.
How will you show that your learned?
Share essay with Ms. Pearson at the end of class (she will make suggested edits)
Wednesday - Re-quiz for some students on grammar lesson #1
Thursday - present song to class - explain the message in English.
Friday - essay due & grammar quiz #2
Friday, August 9 & Monday, August 12:
What are you learning?
1. How to determine meanings of words to understand the message of a song & how to write about the song's message (theme).
2. How & why to keep a Vocabulary note book.
What are you doing to learn?
a) Listen to "Stressed Out"
b) annotate (take notes on the lyrics) & discuss the message.
c) listen, read, and learn how to write an analytical essay about a song.
d) some students (under 90% grade) review grammar quiz #1 - re-learn the lesson & do practice. Re-quiz tomorrow.
e) work on your song analysis essay
How will you show that you learned?
Wednesday - Friday - students will present their songs --play & then explain the message of the song to the class.
Friday - verb quiz & turn in analytical paragraph/essay about your song.
Thursday, August 8
**Ms. P will check that students have 1) grammar notes paper, and turned in 1) signed paper, 2) Get to Know You answers, and 3) are signed up for remind texts.
What are you doing to learn? (In Library)
1. Play kahoot on your phone to prepare for quiz tomorrow. (Play with a partner if it doesn't work).
Go to Media Center. Login to computer.
2. take Reading Inventory assessment: click on Scholastic "SAM" icon. Username and Password are your student #.
3. complete flipgrid video introduction project:
A.B. & Israel (follow directions part 2)! Betzy, Yuridia, Franklin
4. Tell Ms. Pearson what artist and song title you choose for song project. (Are you working with a partner?
How will you show that your learned?
1. flipgrid video grade
2. Quiz tomorrow on Grammar Lesson 1: BE verb
3. present & explain your song to the class in the future.
Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6
Grade 9 Class Meetings today @ 11:00 boys go to Theatre/Auditorium and girls go to Wills Gym - near attendance.
What are you learning:
Grammar Lesson 1 - All about the TO BE (ser/estar) verb in present & past
What are you doing to learn?
Answer questions, pay attention, and complete notes
How will you show that you learned?
Grammar Test 1 on Thursday or Friday.
Homework: Study all week
Wednesday, December 19
What are you learning?
Common words & grammar concepts
What are you doing to learn?
Correcting errors on grammar test
Complete flipgrid.com video assignments
Finish more duolingo topics.
STUDY for Exam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nelson - proof of duolingo progress
Luis - turn in novel work
Jacinta - turn in movie notes
**Turn in all novels
Students who are finished everything - first you will be the tutors. Then you will play a game.
Geremias, Magali, Fernanda, Camila, Karina, Luis, Jacinta (if you want)
Tuesday, December 18
Today is SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW - final grammar test.
If you have an A or B in class, you take test with assigned partner.
If you have C, D, or F, you take test with assigned partner, but you can use all your notes. This will be a test grade, but you will use the corrected test to prepare for the final exam.
Those with A, when you finish, complete the Christmas story reading assignment. Everyone else, complete flipgrid videos and duolingo.
Monday, December 17
What are you learning today?
Using various verb tenses in speech & which prepositions to use.
What are you doing to learn?
Last day to complete flipgrid assignments to avoid zeros
Use study guide to find notes & study for test tomorrow
Check answers on preposition paper from Friday
How will you show that you learned?
Grammar test tomorrow.
Duolingo & flipgrid grades
Thursday, December 13
What are you learning today?
Reviewing how to use apostrophes and common prepositions
How to improve listening skills for ACCESS test
What will you do to learn?
write answers on green paper
whole class listening activity
take quizzes/do duolingo
How will you show that you learned?
Test on Monday - STUDY!!
Turn in "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" movie notes tomorrow (answer the questions that you can).
Wednesday, December 12
What are you learning today?
How to use past, present, and future verb tenses in conversation
What are you doing to learn?
Click on flipgrid app, signin with campbellhigh.net account, enter code: videos2
Carefully read instructions for each video topic. Finish the videos and click submit when you are finished.
Then do Duolingo/ACCESS reading practice/answer more Secret Life of Walter Mitty questions (turn in what you have finished on Friday).
How will you show that you learned?
Videos graded
Continue to study grammar packet. Test Monday December 17.
Verb quizzes tomorrow:
E,F,G - Marvin, Alberto, Arely, Camila
M,N,O - Jacinta, Oswaldo
Quizzes Friday:
H,I,J - Marvin, Alberto, Arely, Camila
Monday, December 12
What are you learning today?
How to improve reading comprehension for the ACCESS test.
What are you doing to learn?
Opening - answer questions using contractions
Reading orally with partner and recording answers to "selected response questions" (AKA multiple choice)
Reading from Diary of Part-Time Indian and answering questions
Watch segment of Secret Life of Walter Mitty, discuss & answer questions
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz retake today (C & D)
Turn in reading answers for day 1
Geremias, Sergio, Camila & Karina, turn in novel answers
Make-up work???
Friday, December 7 - in Media Center for Flipgrid training and practice
Thursday, December 6th
Happy Birthday, Arely!
What are you learning today?
How to write possessive with apostrophes
How to speak about character, plot and theme in Secret Life of Walter Mitty
What are you doing to learn?
Complete apostrophes paper.
Practice using apostrophes in speech.
Discuss flipgrid assignments for tomorrow
Watch, discuss, and write answers for Secret Life of Walter Mitty
How will you show that you learned?
grammar test December 17
movie notes turned in Monday
Reminder: Esperanza Rising and Stargirl work due Friday. Noe & Yasmin, missing work
Nelson and Oswaldo - movie assignment make up AND duolingo
Wednesday, December 5th
What are you learning today?
How to talk about a photo
What are you doing to learn?
With your partner, move in a circle and talk about each of the 9 photos. Record key words on the chart.
How will you show that you learned
Speaking about the photos, turn in the chart for a grade.
Monday, December 3rd and Tuesday, December 4th:
What are you learning today?
Joining sentences, Present Progressive, Possession, Contractions
Character development and theme in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
What are you doing to learn?
Answering movie questions, writing plot summary using all the common words for reading and writing, completing/checking grammar activities, writing theme paragraph
How will you show that you learned?
movie answers, plot summary, and theme paragraph due this week
use grammar knowledge in speaking practice
grammar test on Monday, December 17
Tuesday, November 27th:
What are you learning today?
Common words for reading and writing.
What is the key vocabulary to understand new movie analysis project?
What are you doing to learn?
1. read with Diary of Indian novel group
2. remaining students translate Common Words for Reading and Writing - then teach to partner.
3. review Key Vocabulary & instructions for new movie analysis project.
4. if computers available, duolingo/correct Million Dollar Arm essays.
How will you show that you learned?
Common words used in writing sentences
Final grammar test on Monday, December 17.
(Final exam December 20)
Monday, November 26th:
What are you learning today?
How to play verb charades
What are you doing to learn?
1. Play charades - team guesses using English verbs in present continuous
2. receive Million Dollar Arm work - review how to improve your grade.
How will you show that you learned?
Practice speaking using vocabulary and verbs
Novel questions collected
Thursday, November 15th: In Media Center
What are you learning today?
How to write and edit an analytical essay.
How to pronounce words while reading orally and discuss fiction.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Finish your essay --all 5 paragraph (or 6 + Terrific Title- advanced students).
2) Read your essay carefully and correct any errors. Send to Ms. P, if you haven't already.
3) Do duolingo
All novel groups will read today/tomorrow.
How will you show that you learned?
Movie notes turned in --correct? = 100 points
Essay due today
Novel chapter questions due Friday/after break.
Duolingo grade - due Friday.
Tomorrow is Fiesta Friday - food & fun games (speaking grade) - You must be in class Friday to receive grade-saver work to do over the break (para que es posible que tú puedas pasar la clase!)
Wednesday, November 14th:
What are you learning today?
How to write an analytical essay.
How to pronounce words while reading orally and discuss fiction.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Finish your essay --all 5 paragraph (or 6 - advanced). Read your essay carefully and correct any errors. Send to Ms. P, if you haven't already.
2) Staple all your movie notes & blue, green, and yellow papers. Turn in. 100 points for completion
3) Do duolingo
All novel groups will read today/tomorrow .
How will you show that you learned?
Movie notes due today.
Essay due by Thursday.
Novel chapter questions due Friday.
Duolingo grade - due Friday. Do duolingo at Spartan/Home every day.
Fiesta Friday - food & fun games (speaking grade)
Friday, November 9th:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in my novel and in the movie, "Million Dollar Arm."
How to write a Film Analysis Essay
What are you doing to learn?
Take verb quiz
Watch the final section of the movie
Answer section four questions
Work on paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 in your google doc.
*If you were absent for part of the movie, then you can watch it on the weekend --with Spanish subtitles :)
How will you show that you learned?
Movie notes turned in on Monday
Movie Essay due Thursday
Duolingo grade on Friday, Nov 16
Read:
Esperanza Rising - chapter 10
Indian Diary - read & answer questions for rest of chapter 8 & 9.
Stargirl - read and answer questions for missing chapters
Novel notes collected next Thursday.
Thursday, November 8th:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in my novel and in the movie, "Million Dollar Arm."
How to write a Film Analysis Essay
What are you doing to learn?
Is anyone else turning in missing Novel chapter questions?
Watch rest of Section 3 of Million Dollar Arm
Write paragraph 2 and 3 of essay in google-doc.
Arely, Yasmin, Luis, Kenneth, Jacinta - paragraph 1?
How will you show that you learned:
Verb Quiz #10 tomorrow - T,U,V
Essay finished and turned in next week (and movie notes)
Duolingo grade on Nov 16
Novel chapter questions turned in next week. READ when you have reading homework!
Esperanza Rising - finish chapter 10 for Monday. We will read chapter 11 then.
Stargirl - complete missing chapter questions.
Monday, November 5th:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in my novel and in the movie, "Million Dollar Arm."
How to write a Film Analysis essay
What are you doing to learn? (Today's agenda):
Open your google doc. Check the grading criteria. Finish writing/editing paragraph 1 of film analysis essay. Click "Share" and send to carla.pearson@campbellhigh.net
Do duolingo! (finish all tareas due November 16)
reading: all 3 book groups today!
Homework -
You must read novel and answer chapter questions tomorrow at home.
Study T, U, V verbs
How will you show that you learned?
duolingo progress grade on Nov 16
T, U,V verb quiz Friday
movie notes turned in & writing analytical essay in stages (etapas)
novel chapter questions turned in Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 30:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in my novel.
What are you doing to learn? (Today's agenda):
1) Indian diary novel group -read orally and answer questions
Everyone else - duolingo
2) Watch "Million-Dollar Arm" and answer discussion questions. Write answers.
Homework - STUDY the verbs that start with S in Spanish - present and past.
Remember that ando and iendo = ing in English
verbs end in s in 3rd person singular in present tense only.
How will you show that you learned?
novel chapter questions collected this week
movie notes turned in & writing analytical essay in stages
Monday, October 29:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in my novel.
What are you doing to learn? (Today's agenda):
Stargirl group - oral reading
Civil rights test re-take; after test, duolingo
Karina, Camile - duolingo
Esperanza Rising oral reading - ch 7
How will you show that you learned?
novel chapter questions due next week
film analysis essay next week
HOMEWORK - STUDY S-verbs for verb quiz #9 on Friday.
Friday, October 26:
What are you learning today?
character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in the film "Million-Dollar Arm" and in my novel.
What are you doing to learn? (Today's agenda):
1. Indian diary group - reading
everyone else - duolingo/study for quiz/read book silently
2. take verb quiz #8
3. watch section 2 of the movie and answer questions
How will you show that you learned?
novel chapter questions due next week
film analysis essay next week
HOMEWORK - STUDY for Civil Rights re-test on Monday.
If you aren't taking the test again, your HW is to read your novel and answer questions.
Start studying S verbs!
Thursday, October 25:
What are you doing to learn? (Today's Agenda)
Elements of fiction: character, plot (complication, conflict, rising action, climax) and theme in the film "Million-Dollar Arm"
What are you doing to learn? (Today's Agenda)
Opening activity - the Go Google Research Race
Watch opening segment of film
Discuss & answer film thinking questions with team. Use translator as necessary.
Campus Connections:
Oral Reading - Esperanza Rising novel group, chapter 7
Duolingo
Homework - study for verb quiz #8 tomorrow (Q & R)
Stargirl group - read chapter 18
How will you show that you learned?
Civil Rights Test - Study to make corrections (1/2 point each corrected answer) Monday!
Movie study answers and analytical essay completed next week. Be in class to see the movie every day.
Wednesday, October 24:
What are you learning today?
Important elements of plot and character development in my novel.
How to pronounce words orally.
What are you doing to learn? (Today's Agenda)
3 reading groups will rotate:
1) Stargirl - read; then take test
2) Esperanza Rising - take test, then read
3) Indian Diary - study/duolingo; then take test, then read
How will you show that you learned?
Test today - civil rights unit
Verb quiz #8 (Q & R verbs) Friday
Chapter questions - 2nd grade next week
Duolingo progress grade - next week
Homework:
study verbs - present, past
Tuesday, October 23:
What are you learning today?
How to use time effectively to concentrate and learn.
How to improve vocabulary and grammar.
Important elements of plot and character development in my novel.
How to pronounce words orally.
What are you doing to learn?
Study for tomorrow's Civil Rights test - use quizlet
Make study cards for Friday's verb quiz
Do duolingo - check what tareas to do.
Reading Plan:
- Indian Diary - finish chapter 5 - turn in notes.
- Esperanza - read chapter 6
- Stargirl - read chapter 17
Homework - Study for test tomorrow - read notes. Make new notes!!
How will you show that you learned?
Test tomorrow, verb quiz Friday (Q & R verbs)
Monday, October 22:
What are you learning today?
How to improve listening skills, take notes, and study for a history test.
What are you doing to learn?
Listen to videos & jot notes
Duolingo tareas (assignments)
Read novel
w/ Ms. P - Indian diary ch 5
How will you show that you learned?
verb quiz #7 make up
Indian diary novel group - turn in questions and notes chapters 1-5 today
Wednesday - Civil Rights test
Friday - verb quiz #8 (verbs that start with Q and R)
Happy Friday, October 19!
What are you learning today?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
Reading novel:
- Stargirl -chapter 14
- Diary - finish chapter 5 (we are on page 36
THEN VERB QUIZ
- Esperanza - chapter 6 (IF TIME)
Working on duolingo assignments
How will you show that you learned?
Take verb quiz
Turn in newsela packet on civil rights.
Civil Rights test on Wednesday!
Homework - Stargirl - read chapter 15
Duolingo!! Vas a recibir un grado para duolingo la noche del domingo
October 17 & 18
What are you learning today?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
finish Civil Rights questions (Mag/Fer - finish quotations project).
use quizlet to study for Friday's quiz
work on duolingo assignments
Reading groups today:
- Diary - chapter 5 - turn in answers tomorrow
- Stargirl - chapter 14
- Esperanza - turn in answers today - ch 1-5
HOMEWORK
study for verbs
How will you show that you learned -
Civil Rights turned in Thursday (Test on Wednesday)
novel questions grade
duolingo grade check on Sunday
Verb Quiz # 7 Friday
Tuesday, October 16
What are you learning today?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
Pronoun Re-Quiz today - Yasmin, Kenneth, Nelson, Marvin, Alberto, Jordan
Civil Rights project due Thursday. Signin to Newsela.com and read the articles to find the answers.
Duolingo - catch up! Duolingo every day & after school.
Ger - Make quizlet
Fer/Mag - Quotations project due end of class tomorrow
Today's Reading Schedule:
1. Esperanza Rising Ch 4 or Ch 5? - turn in ch 1-5 on Wed.
2. Absolutely True Diary - Ch 5. -turn in ch 1-5 on Thurs.
How will you show that you learned?
novel questions graded - Stargirl - hand in chapters 1-13 today.
duolingo re-grade
newsela Civil Rights re-grade
Verb Quiz #7 (P verbs) on Friday.
Homework - duolingo, newsela, study verbs
Monday, October 8- Friday, October 12:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
Friday, Oct 12 Agenda
1. Verb quiz #6
2. Kahoot: pronoun review
3. Pronoun quiz re-take
Reading groups:
1) Esperanza Rising - chapter 4
2) Stargirl - chapter 12
Work on the following / How will you show that you learned:
Civil Rights packet or quotations project (Magali/Fernanda) TURN IN TODAY
Duolingo assignments TURN IN TODAY
Homework - STUDY for Verb Quiz # 6 (M,N,O verbs) ON Friday. Study old quizzes for verb rules.
How will you show that you learned?
Pronoun re-quiz Friday: Yasmin, Kenneth, Nelson, Marvin, Alberto, Jordan -- STUDY!!!!!
Novel questions due Monday
- Stargirl chapters 6-12; Esperanza Rising chapters 1-5; Indian diary - chapters 1-5)
Duolingo/Civil Rights grades on Friday
Verb quiz #6
Monday, October 1- Friday, October 5:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
**Read novel orally in your group with Ms. P and answer questions on paper or in notebook.
Today's order:
1) Stargirl - ch 8
2) Esperanza - ch 3
3) Indian diary - ch 3
When you are not reading, do the following:
1. Duolingo - do assignments that say "Due October 12."
2. Newsela - Work on Road to Civil Rights History project. Read articles in correct order & answer questions in your packet (Due October 12). (Magali & Fernanda, work on your quotations project)
3. Verb Quiz: Arely, Jordan, Yasmin, Jacinta, Alberto, Kenneth, Marvin, Oswaldo
4. Re-learn pronouns on Monday: Arely, Jordan, Yasmin, Jacinta, Alberto, Kenneth, Nelson, Marvin
This group will take/retake the Pronoun Quiz on Tuesday.
4. Alberto and Marvin, you need to take Reading Inventory assessment
5. Individual conference with Ms. P about grades/assignments
How will you show that you learned:
October 12 - grade for Duolingo; Newsela assignment due; Novel questions collected on October 8.
HOMEWORK
Study M,N,O verbs for Friday's Quiz
Friday, September 21:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
How to use possessive adjectives and object pronouns
What are you doing to learn?
Take pronoun quiz
Take verb quiz #5
Read with Ms. P - Stargirl, then Diary of Part-time Indian, then Esperanza Rising.
Finish Newsela Record, novel questions
Do Duolingo.
How will you show that you learned?
Review fall break Homework
TURN IN -Newsela Folder & answers to Novel questions
Thursday, September 20:
What are you learning:
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
How to use possessive adjectives and object pronouns
What are you doing to learn?
Complete pronoun practice paper
Read Newsela article, write new vocab and info on record.
Use duolingo
Complete novel answers as follows (due end of class):
Esperanza Rising - Chapter 1 and 2
Stargirl - Chapter 5
Diary of Part-time Indian - Chapter 2
How will you show that you learned?
Today - turn in punctuation practice; novel questions
Tomorrow - turn in Newsela folder; verb quiz #5; pronoun test.
And you will earn a duolingo grade
Tuesday, September 19:
What are you learning:
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn? - In Computer Lab #306 today
Reading group order (Read w/ Ms. P):
1. Diary of a Part-time Indian - Group A and Group B
2. Stargirl
3. Esperanza Rising
When you aren't reading:
(Look at Green paper with week's to-do list- remember what's due at the end of the week)
1) Newsela, 2) Duolingo, 3) Study pronouns, 4) Study verbs
Verb rules lesson with some students.
How will you show that you learned?
On Thursday - hand in answers to novel questions
On Friday - verb quiz #5, pronoun test, Newsela record, duolingo grade
Homework
- study verbs for verb quiz #5. Green paper says which verbs to study.
- study pronouns notes
- read assigned pages of book
Monday, September 17::
What are you learning:
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
1) Reading group order (Read w/ Ms. P):
1. Esperanza Rising 2. Diary of a Part-time Indian 3. Stargirl
When you aren't reading (Look at Green paper with week's to-do list- remember what's due at the end of the week)
2) Newsela, Duolingo
3) Verb rules lesson with some students.
Verb Quiz #4 - Nelson needs to take
How will you show that you learned?
On Thursday - hand in answers to novel questions
On Friday - verb quiz #5, pronoun test, Newsela record, duolingo grade
Homework
- study verbs for verb quiz #5. Green paper says which verbs to study.
- read assigned pages of book
Friday, September 14:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Take verb quiz #4
2. Reading group order (Read w/ Ms. P):
1 Stargirl, 2 Esperanza Rising, 3 Diary
3. Read Newsela article and record info
4. Duolingo - complete assignments
HW - study for Verb Quiz #5, next Friday; read assigned pages/answer questions in novel
How will you show that you learned:
grades for duolingo progress, newsela record, novel questions, verb quiz
Thursday, September 12:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
Reading group order (Read w/ Ms. P):
1. Absolutely True Diary
2. Stargirl
3. Esperanza Rising
When you are not reading with Ms. P,
1) Study for verb quiz #4 tomorrow
2) Login to newsela.com. Read an article, write & define new vocabulary; and write on your record. (5 articles due by next Friday)
3) Login to duolingo.com.
4) Do novel reading homework and answer questions.
How will you show that you learned?
verb quiz #4 tomorrow
newsela folder due Friday 11-21.
duolingo grade for points
answer novel questions - collected Thursday 11-20.
Wednesday, September 12:
What are you learning?
How to improve reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, how to pronounce words, and learn new vocabulary.
What are you doing to learn?
Reading Groups - meeting with Ms. P for oral reading and discussion.
1. Esperanza Rising
2. Absolutely True Diary
3. Stargirl
When your group is not meeting with Ms. P:
1) signin to newsela.com, choose 1 article, choose the lexile level, read the article, write on your record in your folder, write new vocabulary on the lined paper. write definitions. click on activities. take the quiz. write your quiz grade on your record.
2) go to duolingo.com. sign in and do 15 minutes of duolingo.
3) study for Friday's verb quiz #4
How will you show that you learned?
newsela record, duolingo online record, answer novel questions in notebook, verb quiz on Friday.
Tuesday, September 11:
**When you have an assignment, it is your responsibility to finish it and turn it in. If you don’t turn it in, then you get a zero. If you make corrections to a google doc that was already graded, you have to 1) give Ms. P the grading sheet again, and 2) re-send the assignment.
What are you learning today?
how to use newsela effectively to improve reading
how to learn and pronounce new vocabulary
What are you doing to learn?
reading newsela article together, recording information in newsela record, and write new words on lined paper. Keep this in your newsela folder.
open newsela account and read 1 article independently and record information correctly in your folder.
Stargirl group will read orally with Ms. P. Answer questions in notebook. When you are not reading w/ Ms. P, read a newsela article, and use duolingo.
How will you show that you learned?
take newsela quiz, write in newsela record, answer novel questions in notebook.
HW -study for verb quiz #4 on Friday:
- Spanish verbs that start with E - Jordan, Arely, Yasmin
- Spanish verbs that start with H, I, J -every one else
Monday, September 10:
What are you learning:
when to use capitals and periods in your writing
how to use duolingo effectively to improve reading
What are you doing to learn?
1. in groups of 3, read the paragraph orally and use a pencil to lightly add capitals, periods, and commas in the correct places. Turn them in when you are finished.
2. duolingo - sign in correctly to join our class. You maybe need to take the placement exam again. Let's see.
3. receive graded work, while you're using duolingo.
4. check grades. Do you have any 0 for a missing quiz or assignment?
Verb Quiz #3 - Sergio and Karina
Who is going to Spartan Academy? You can revise your writing there.
5. if time, revise work; some students need to make corrections on writing questions test
Friday, Sept 9:
What are you learning?
vocabulary, verb conjugation rules
What are you doing to learn?
1. take verb quiz
2. review quiz and rules
3. make study card for next week's verb quiz
Group A (Mag, Fer, Ger) - do punctuation work together and begin novel. Decide how many pages you will read at home before Monday's class.
Other reading groups start on Monday.
How will I show that I learned?
verb quiz every Friday
HW - use a computer/phone to do some duolingo. (signin to your account). Start learning page 4 of verb packet. (Arely, Yasmin,and Jordan - learn the verbs that start with E.)
Sept 4-6:
What are you learning?
How can I apply what I learned about asking questions and the elements of fiction to a movie: "Horton Hears a Who"?
What are you doing to learn?
1. Kahoot - prep for verb quiz #3
2. Write 10 questions for Horton movie in google doc and share.
3. Write theme analysis paragraph and personal paragraph about Horton movie. Find the paper that explains what to do. Check grading criteria and edit before you are finished.
4. Sign-in to duolingo.com and spend 15 minutes.
5. Use quizlets to study for verb test #3/make study cards
6. Finished? Then go to newsela.com. Read assigned article in your inbox.
How will you show that you learned?
Question test Tuesday
Turn in Horton questions for grade
Horton paragraphs due Thursday
Verb quiz #3 on Friday.
HW - study VERBS from page 3
Friday, August 31:
What are you learning?
How to ask and answer questions in present and past.
What are you doing to learn?
You will watch "Horton Hears a Who." Write questions about the elements of fiction, as you watch.
Ask about plot -what happens; characters and conflicts; theme(s) --lessons
You can write your questions in Spanish if you need. You will translate them later.
How will you show that you learned?
Individual speaking test today while class is watching the movie.
Writing questions test at the end of class.
Horton movie project due next week.
HW - study verbs page 3 - present and past. Verb quiz #3 next Friday.
Thursday, August 30:
What are you learning?
How to ask and answer questions in present and past and express the negative.
How to ask questions about a fictional story.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Ticket in the door - What's the question?
2. Find elements of fiction handout -
3. Review "Horton Hears a Who" Assignment.
4. Watch the initiation/exposition and rising action of the movie.
HW - Read all your notes on asking questions and negative sentences. Practice speaking.
How will you show that you learned?
Speaking and writing test on questions and negative on Friday.
Wednesday, August 29:
What are you learning?
How to ask and answer questions in present and past and express the negative.
How to ask questions about a fictional story.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Ticket in the door - What's the question?
2. Play new kahoot.
3. Find elements of fiction handout - finish that Kahoot from yesterday
4. Review "Horton Hears a Who" Assignment.
HW - Read all your notes on asking questions and negative sentences. Practice speaking.
How will you show that you learned?
Speaking and writing test on questions and negative on Friday.
Tuesday, August 28:
What are you learning?
How to ask and answer questions in present and past and express the negative.
How to ask questions about a fictional story.
What are you doing to learn?
1. Ticket in the door - Find someone who...
2. Finish blue papers from yesterday.
3. Finish McFarland USA
4. Newsela
Other students - read independently on newsela.com (login with google). Click on library and find a new article and write on your newsela record.
6. Watch segments of "Horton Hears a Who" and write a question for each. Write them on paper. Later, with a partner, you will type your questions to form a film study guide for this movie.
7. Kahoot - Elements of Fiction (use your handout to play)
Monday, Aug 27:
HoPE meeting afer school today.
What are you learning today?
How to ask and answer questions in present and past and express the negative.
What are you doing to learn?
Play "What is it?"
In cooperative learning groups:
1. review, correct, and complete old questions work (Spanish to English) and complete new practice (English only)
HW (tarea)- practice/study asking questions in present and past.
How will you show that you learned?
Verb quiz #2-retake on Wednesday
Asking questions speaking assessment and test on Friday.
Verb quiz #3 Friday, September 7
Wednesday, Aug 22 - Friday August 24:
- Not on our remind messages: Jordan, David, Noe?
- Verb Test # 2 on Friday - Yasmin, Nelson, Sergio, Noe, David, Arely, Jordan, Luis
What are we learning?
1. How to ask and answer questions - in different tenses, in positive and negative
3. How to write an analytical paragraph (= a constructed response that analyzes a film) and a personal response
What are we doing to learn? (Friday's Agenda)
Verb quiz #2
Other students will write correct answers to the questions packet on big paper.
Walk around and check your answers - make corrections. Ask for help.
Check the rubric, then correct and finish "McFarland USA" response - send to Ms. P
How will you show that you learned?
McFarland responses graded
question speaking test next Thursday/Friday. Study and practice asking questions in English all weekend.
also study page #3 of verb packet for verb test # 3 on Friday.
Tuesday, Aug 21:
What are we learning?
The difference between 3 types of writing: analysis, narrative, and personal response.
What is a "constructed response?" What are its parts?
What are we doing to learn?
1. mini-lesson - listen, learn, take notes
2. complete your analysis of a theme in McFarland USA
3. EL1 - study for verb quiz#2 on Friday; EL2 - review your verb quiz and finish your summer day narrative
How will you show that you learned?
turn in McFarland USA questions, share McFarland USA paragraphs, complete questions page
Monday, August 20:
What are we learning?
How to write an analytical paragraph about a film's theme.
What are we doing to learn?
1. Finish answering the questions from McFarland USA
2. Preview what an analytical paragraph is and what it contains. (Your assignment)
3. Go to library for presentation (15 minutes) - listen well and pay respectful attention!
4. On a library computer, open a google doc - title it McFarland USA, and begin writing. Start with one of the theme statements from the end of the movie guide.
How will you show that you learned?
You will hand your movie guide in for a grade later.
Your McFarland USA analytical paragraph is due Friday
NOTE - No verb quiz #3 on Friday. Some students will take verb quiz #2 on Friday. STUDY!!!
Everyone should start studying page #3 of verb chart for Verb Quiz # 3 on August 31!
Friday, Aug 17:
What are we learning?
How to write an analytical paragraph about a film for character development and theme.
What are we doing to learn?
After quiz, finish watching McFarland USA and answering the questions.
How will we show that we learned?
Verb quiz
finish/revise and share Interesting Summer Day paragraph w/ Ms. P
Write and share analytical paragraph about the movie in a google doc.
Turn in movie answers for a grade
Campbell Connections - Th, Aug 16:
1) Open your campbellhigh gmail account:
example user name: Jordan.RoblesEscobar@campbellhigh.net
password: lunch number + chs
Open email message from Ms. P with 4 quizlet links. STUDY for Verb Quiz(zes)
2) Complete/correct your Interesting Summer Day narrative paragraphs. Resubmit and turn the grading paper back in.
3) Ms. P is checking binders! Organization grade. Syllabus and all handouts should be in binder neatly.
4) Are you signed up for remind?
5) HOPE applications!
Tuesday, August 14 - Thursday, August 16
What are you learning today?
Conflict, character development, plot and theme in a film study: "McFarland USA"
What are you doing to learn?
Watch video segments, answer guiding questions.
Write theme statements and constructed analytical paragraph.
How will you show that you learned?
Send paragraph to Ms. P to make suggested edits.
Review edits, revise writing, and resubmit for new grade.
HW - study for verb quiz on Friday.
Monday, August 13:
What are you learning today?
Review - How are verbs conjugated in 4 tenses?
What is the climax of your story? How does the plot build up to it (rising action)? How does the conflict get resolved (falling action & resolution).
What is the theme of the story? How is it developed?
What are you doing today to learn?
Look over your verb quiz #1, pay attention, and write the correct answers.
In groups of 3, finish the story book project - Identify the climax, rising action & falling action events, and theme. Use spanishdict.com to help with comprehension
If there's time, use the computers to complete or revise your paragraph about your interesting summer day
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in your story book project today
Tomorrow, you will take turns reading the story orally to the class and explaining the theme of the story.
Verb quiz #1 retake and verb quiz #2 (page 2) on Friday. STUDY. Make study cards if you need.
This week, turn your revised Summer Day paragraphs in, and the grading paper for an improved grade.
Thursday, August 9 and Friday, August 10:
- reminder - David - syllabus and remind
What are you learning today?
Elements of fiction in a story.
What are you doing to learn?
1. verb quiz #1!!!
2. Then, In your group, read the story. Use the pictures and spanishdict.com to understand the story.
Work together on the questions, but each student must write answers to the questions.
3. Correct your Interesting Summer Day paragraph. Return the grade sheet when you are finished revising for a new grade.
How will you show that you learned?
Turn in story book project.
You will take turns reading your story orally to the class next week and explaining the story's theme.
HW study for the verb quiz tomorrow.
Wed, August 8:
What are you learning today?
Elements of fiction
What are you doing to learn?
1. Watch google slides presentation & take guided notes.
2. Listen to a story & identify elements of fiction.
3. Choose a book with your partner.
4. If there's time, begin Story Book project.
How will you show that you learned?
Read story to the class & complete elements of fiction organizer (Due Friday).
HW - study for Friday's verb quiz (page 1 of verb chart)
M & T, August 6 and 7:
What are you learning today?
Common verbs in past tense; how to write in past tense in specific detail; how to use a google doc.
What will you do to learn?
1. in small groups, complete column 2 of verb chart.
2. choose 1 interesting day from your summer
3. on paper, list specific memories from that day in chronological order
4. in Word, or open a google doc, title it "My Interesting Summer Day." Write the story of what happened that day, in specific detail. In your final paragraph, write what you learned that day.
How will you show that you learned it?
- share your story with Ms. P
- verb test on Friday from page 1 of verb chart- conjugate verbs in present-tense, present continuous, past-tense, and past continuous.
HW - study every night for the verb test.
Friday, August 3, 2018
What are you learning today?
Common verbs in present tense and past tense, and how to conjugate.
What are you doing to learn?
1. complete 1st column of verb chart.
2. grammar lesson - take notes!
3. complete 2nd column of verb chart in small groups with peer-leader.
4. login to computers. Open Spanishdict.com
5. Answer questions on blue sheet.
How will you show that you learned it?
On Monday, you will write a narrative about 1 day of your summer, in past tense
August 2, 2018 Assembly during class
August 1, 2018! Welcome back to school! There are only 6 weeks until Fall Break!
What are you learning today? What are the expectations for class?
What will you do to learn? Review the syllabus, sign up through remind.com
In-class writing Choose one interesting day of your summer and describe in detail what happened that day.
Homework - Get the form signed by parent/guardian; turn it in tomorrow
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