Quarter 2

1/21/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities: Speaker (Adj. Schedule)

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (46-52)
• Practice Affixes (Review)
• Mythology Chart Worktime

Homework:

Assessment:

1/22/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (53-57)
• Affix Test

Homework:

Assessment:

1/23/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog (HS-Myth Work Time)
• Break
• Outsiders (57-62)
• Mythology Chart Workday (Due Friday)

Homework:

Assessment:

1/24/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog (HS-Myth Time)
• Break
• Outsiders (62-67)
• Watch The Lightning Thief

Homework:

Assessment:

1/25/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (68-75)
• Watch The Lightning Thief

Homework:

Assessment:

1/14/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (7-12)
• Practice Affixes
• Athena & Arachne Video
• Summarize

Homework:

Assessment:

1/15/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (12-18)
• Practice Affixes with Kahoot
• Mythology Chart Worktime

Homework:

Assessment:

1/16/19 MAPs testing

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Break
• Outsiders (19-27)
• Study for Affix Test on January 22
• Mythology Chart Workday (Chart due January 25)

Homework:

Assessment:

1/17/19 Early Release Day

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Outsiders (27-36)
• Study for Affix Test Jan. 22
• Mythology Chart Workday (Chart due January 25)

Homework:

Assessment:

1/18/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Outsiders (37-46 Mustang)
• Study for Affix Test Jan. 22
• Mythology Chart Workday (Chart due January 25)

Homework:

Assessment:

1/7/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject
• I can determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases in text at my grade level by: using context clues, using Greek/Latin roots, using reference materials.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods read aloud
• Greek Affix PPT Review of affixes
• Greek Prefix, Root, Affix PPT Definitions and Roots

Homework:

Assessment:

1/8/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Independent Reading
• Blog
• Break
• Cont. Reading Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and fill out graphic organizer
• Greek Prefix, Root, Affix Quizlet
• Watch Perseus and Medusa Video
• Independently Summarize

Homework:

Assessment:

1/9/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• MAPs testing
• Independent Reading
• Cont. Reading Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and fill out graphic organizer

Homework:

Assessment:

1/10/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Independent Reading
• Blog
• Break
• Cont. Reading Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and fill out graphic organizer
• Practice Affixes
• Read Hermes out loud
• Independently Summarize

Homework:

Assessment:

1/11/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Independent Reading
• Blog
• Break
• Start Outsiders (1-7)read aloud--talk about setting
• Practice Affixes
• Watch Persephone Video
• Independently Summarize

Homework:

Assessment:

1/2/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Go Over Expectations of unit: Calendar
• Independent Reading
• Break
• Poetry Unit Reflection
• KWL Chart on mythology

Helpful websites:

www.wingedsandals.com

www.greekmythology.com

www.history.com - type in “Greek Mythology”

Homework:

Assessment:

1/3/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Fill out WRITE chart; come up with ideas for next blog
• Break
• Finish/Review KWL Chart
• Greek Gods and Goddesses Video
• Percy Jackson: The Greek Gods read aloud
  • Notes/Graphic Organizer
• Go over materials and calendar due dates

Homework:

Assessment:

1/4/19

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.
• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Blog
• Break
• Percy Jackson's Greek Gods read aloud
  • Graphic Organizer
• Read Prometheus and summarize together

Homework:

Assessment:

12/17/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Analogy Kahoot
• Review Poetry Rubric
• Review Performance Characteristic Chart
• Break
• Work on poem/conference

Homework:

Assessment:

12/18/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Review Poetry Rubric
• Review Performance Characteristic Chart
• Break
• Work on poem/conference

Homework:

Assessment:

12/19/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Books for Printz Unit
• Review Poetry Rubric
• Review Performance Characteristic Chart
• Break
• Work on poem/conference

Homework:

Assessment:

12/20/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Perform Slam Poems

Homework:

Assessment:

12/21/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg.
• Perform Slam Poems
• Reflect on Poetry Unit

Homework:

Assessment:

12/11/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• Analogy Practice
• Break
• Personal Poem Worktime/Conferencing

Homework:

Assessment:

12/12/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• Analogy Practice
• Break
• Personal Poem Worktime/Conferencing

Homework:

Assessment:

12/13/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• Analogies
• Break
• Personal Poem Worktime/Conferencing

Homework:

Assessment:

12/14/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• Analogies
• Break
• Personal Poem Worktime/Conferencing

Homework:

Assessment:

12/3/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• "Pause" Slam
• Presidential Slam Worktime
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Blog Time (HS) Tupac Time (NR) Allusions (CS)

Homework:

Assessment:

12/4/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Ink Tigers" Slam
• President Poetry Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Blogs (HS) Tupac Time (CS & NR)

Homework:

Assessment:

12/5/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• 
  
• President Poetry Work time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Blogs (HS) Predictions Mini-Lesson (NR & CS)

Homework:

Assessment:

12/6/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• 
  
• Book Clubs
• Break
• Presidential Poetry Slams

Homework:

Assessment:

12/7/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Why am I not Good Enough?" Slam
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Presidential Poetry Slams

Homework:

Assessment:

11/26/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Touchscreen" Slam
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Connotation v. Denotation mini-lesson (slides 24 & 25)
• Connotation v. Denotation practice

Homework:

Assessment:

11/27/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "21 Cups" Slam
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Continue Connotation v. Denotation Practice

Homework:

Assessment:

11/28/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can determine the meaning of the words by using context or the dictionary meaning.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Breathe" Slam
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Connotation Assignment
  • Half the class do one side, other half does the other
  • Partner up and share each side

Homework:

Assessment:

11/29/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.
• I can adapt my speech to a variety of tasks.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Reading" Slam
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Intro to Performance Characteristics

Homework:

Assessment:

11/30/18

Objectives:

• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.
• I can adapt my speech to a variety of tasks.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• "Broem" Slam (stop at 2:00!)
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Continue Performance Characteristics
  • Fill out chart for Freddie Prinze Jr.

Homework:

Assessment:

11/12/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Blog Work Time--Research Blog Topics
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Present Figurative Language Presentation
  • Simile & Metaphor
  • Mood & Tone

Homework:

Assessment:

11/13/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Review two terms from yesterday (simile & metaphor)
• present two more figurative language terms
  • personification & onomatopoeia

Homework:

Assessment:

11/14/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Review two terms from yesterday (personification & onomatopoeia)
• present two more figurative language terms
  • hyperbole
  • allusion

Homework:

Assessment:

11/15/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Blog Work Time
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Review two terms from yesterday (hyperbole & allusion)
• present two more figurative language terms
  • idioms & cliche
  • alliteration

Homework:

Assessment:

11/16/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• 
  
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Review two terms from yesterday (idioms, cliche, alliteration)
• present two more figurative language terms
  • oxymoron
  • imagery

Homework:

Assessment:

11/5/18

Objectives:

• I can reflect on the previous unit.
• I can read books of various genres.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can teach my classmates about figurative language.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Debate/Argument/Multicultural Unit Reflection
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Introduce Figurative Language Presentation

Homework:

Assessment:

11/6/18

Objectives:

• I can read books in various genres
• I can make edits to my blog.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Edit/Make Corrections/Add to October Blog
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Figurative Language Presentation Work time

Homework:

Assessment:

11/7/18

Objectives:

• I can read books in various genres
• I can make edits to my blog.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Commenting Day on corrected October Blogs!
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Figurative Language Presentation Work time

Homework:

Assessment:

11/8/18

Objectives:

• I can read books in various genres
• I can make edits to my blog.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind.Rdg
• Commenting Day 2 on corrected October Blogs!
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Figurative Language Presentation Work time

Homework:

Assessment:

11/9/18

Objectives:

• I can read books in various genres
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.
• I can analyze poetry and make connections to the characters and content.

Materials:

Activities:

• Ind. Rdg
• Brainstorm new blog topic with a partner (Not working with partner for the entire time, just working on new ideas--pick new bingo topics, look at resources to perfect those topics)
• Break
• Book Clubs (Read/Discuss/Fill out Roles)
• Figurative Language Presentation Work time

Homework:

Assessment: