Quarter 2

folktales & Novel study

(October 10 to December 16, 2022)

Friday, December 16th, 2022

Winter Activities Day! (Modified schedule)

You will remain with your Period 1 class for the day:

8:20-9:05 Rotation 1 - start with your Period 1 class.

9:07-9:52 Rotation 2

9:52-10:08 Recess

10:11-10:56 Rotation 3

10:56-11:26 Lunch

11:29-1:01 Return to your Period 1 class. Watch the movie: "Wonder".

1:03-1:48 Period 6 - Elective Class

1:50-2:15 Return to your Period 1 class. Finish the movie.

2:15-2:35 "Aloha" parade around campus. You will be dismissed outside.

Thursday, December 15th, 2022

Learning Target: To assess my knowledge of the novel, Wonder, by R. J. Palacio

Materials needed: Chromebook

You may work on the following:

1) ELA #018 Wonder Summative Assessment — due today.

2) Wonder chapter questions packet — due today. You can place it into the turn-in basket when it is completed.

*You can return your Wonder book to Mrs. Cook if you are done with it.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Field Trip to HTY! (Modified schedule today)

Report to your Period 1 class for the day:

8:20 - 9:20 Work on ELA #018 and Chapter Questions packet (due tomorrow)

Work on Ancient China Dynasty note-taking for the quiz tomorrow.

9:30 Depart MMS

10:30 - 11:30 HTY Showtime

12:00 Lunch in the classroom

12:30 - 1:20 Continue working on ELA and SS from this morning.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 8; 2) To continue reading Wonder; and 3) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #026 Part 8 Quiz (p. 249 to 310):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.
Due tomorrow.

2) Correct Part 8 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 15 to 16). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Prepare to turn in by the end of class Thursday:

✅ Chapter questions packet (ALL)

✅ Wonder book

✅ #018 Wonder Summative Assessment

Monday, December 12th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 7; 2) To continue reading Wonder; and 3) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #025 Part 7 Quiz (p. 236 to 248):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 7 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 14). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Continue reading Wonder (p. 249 to 310).

4) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 8; p. 15 to 16).

5) Part 8 "August" quiz tomorrow.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

6) Prepare to turn in by the end of class Thursday:

✅ Chapter questions packet (ALL)

✅ Wonder book

✅ #018 Wonder Summative Assessment

Friday, December 9th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 6; 2) To continue reading Wonder; and 3) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #024 Part 6 Quiz (p. 206 to 234):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 6 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 13). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Part 7 video prompt: "In these chapters, Miranda lies to her campmates about having a brother with a birth defect. Do you think honesty is always the best policy, or are there times when lying is okay?"

4) Continue reading Wonder (p. 236 to 248).

5) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 14). Due Monday.

6) Part 7 "Miranda" quiz on Monday.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder; and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Wonder book; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Part 6 video prompt: "In these chapters, August is fitted for a hearing aid. Which of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) do you think is the most important to you? Why?"

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 206 to 234).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 13). Due tomorrow.

4) Part 6 "August" quiz tomorrow.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 5; and 2) To continue working on my summative.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: #022 Part 4 Quiz

2) Complete #023 Part 5 Quiz (p. 186 to 204):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

3) Correct Part 5 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 12). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

4) Add to the #018 Wonder Summative Assessment:

Continue:

--> Slide 3 (Rising Action)

--> Slide 4 (August Pullman)

--> Slide 5 (Olivia Pullman)

--> Slide 6 (Summer Dawson)

--> Slide 7 (Jack Will)

--> Slide 8 (Justin Hollander) *NEW

--> Slide 9 (Miranda Navas)

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 4; 2) To continue reading Wonder; and 3) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #022 Part 4 Quiz (p. 133 to 185):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 4 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 10 to 11). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Continue reading Wonder (p. 186 to 204).

4) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 12). Due tomorrow.

5) Part 5 "Justin" quiz tomorrow.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: #021 Part 3 Quiz (p. 118 to 132)

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 160 to 185).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 11). Due tomorrow.

4) Part 4 "Jack" quiz tomorrow.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Friday, December 2nd, 2022

Learning Target: To assess my comprehension of Part 3.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #021 Part 3 Quiz (p. 118 to 132):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 3 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 9). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Part 4 video prompt: "Mr. Browne’s December precept was 'Fortune Favors the Bold'. Jack thinks the bravest thing he ever did was become friends with August. What is something brave you have done? OR What is something brave that you could do now?"

4) Continue reading Wonder (p. 133 to 159).

5) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 10). Due Monday.

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Part 3 video prompt: "Summer is one of the only people who stand up for Auggie. Do you think being a bystander to bullying is just as harmful as bullying?"

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 118 to 132).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 9). Due tomorrow.

4) Part 3 "Summer" quiz tomorrow.

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Learning Target: To assess my comprehension of Part 2.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #020 Part 2 Quiz (p. 81 to 117):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 2 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 7 to 8). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Add to the #018 Wonder Summative Assessment:

Continue:

--> Slide 3 (Rising Action)

--> Slide 4 (August Pullman)

--> Slide 5 (Olivia Pullman)

--> Slide 6 (Summer Dawson)

--> Slide 7 (Jack Will)

Start Slide 9 (Miranda Navas)

Tuesday, November 28th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: Chapter questions (#1 to 3; p. 7).

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 91 to 117).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#4 to 8; p. 7 to 8). Due tomorrow.

4) Part 2 "Via" Quiz tomorrow:

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Last lesson with Ms. Passos today!

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess my comprehension of Part 1; 2) To continue reading Wonder, and 3) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: Chromebook; Wonder book; red pen; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Complete #019 Part 1 Quiz (p. 3 to 80):

You may use your book and your chapter questions.
No retakes.

2) Correct Part 1 Chapter Questions in red pen (p. 1 to 6). The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom.

3) Continue reading Wonder (p. 81 to 90).

4) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 3; p. 7).

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

Challenger Training Day! (Modified schedule today.)

Monday, November 21st, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: Chapter questions packet (#1 to 4; p. 5)

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 66 to 80).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 6). Due on Wednesday.

4) Part 1 "August" Quiz on Wednesday:

You may use your book and your chapter questions (no retakes).

Friday, November 18th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: Chapter questions packet (#1 to 4; p. 4)

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 54 to 65).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 5). Due on Monday.

4) Continue #018 Wonder Summative Assessment:

Continue slide 4 (August Pullman)
Start slide 5 (Olivia Pullman)
Start slide 6 (Summer Dawson)
Start slide 7 (Jack Will)

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Continue reading Wonder (p. 33 to 53).

2) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 4). Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

Learning Target: To begin working on the summative assessment for Wonder.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder and Chromebook

1) Due: Chapter questions packet (#1 to 4; p. 3)

2) Begin #018 Wonder Summative Assessment:

Start slide 3 (exposition)
Start slide 4 (August Pullman)

3) Finished early?

Finish chapter questions.
Finish China map (show Mrs. Cook when you're done).

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue reading Wonder and 2) To complete the chapter questions for today's reading.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Due: Chapter questions packet (#1 to 8; p. 1 to 2)

2) Continue reading Wonder (p. 15 to 32).

3) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 4; p. 3). Due tomorrow.

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To familiarize myself with the online resources for Wonder; and 2) To begin reading Wonder.

Materials needed: My copy of Wonder; pen/pencil; and the Wonder chapter questions packet.

1) Distribute Wonder chapter questions packet.

2) Introduction to online resources for Wonder (all posted in Google Classroom):

Audiobook
Audiobook chapter spreadsheet
Wonder PDF
Mr. W. Reads' visual blog link

3) Part 1 video prompt: "If Maisie was your classmate, what would you do to make her more comfortable on her first day of school?"

4) Begin reading Wonder (p. 3 to 14).

5) Complete the chapter questions (#1 to 8; p. 1 to 2). Due tomorrow.

6) Listen to Natalie Merchant's song: "Wonder".

Friday, November 11th, 2022 — Veterans Day Holiday (No School)

Thursday, November 10th, 2022

Learning Target: To complete pre-reading activities for Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Materials needed: ELA 3-prong folder and Chromebook

1) Due: #016 Self & Peer Evaluation Form

2) File papers into 3-prong folder.

3) Video: Wonder book trailer

4) Complete #017 CommonLit: Treacher Collins Syndrome:

Click on "Log in with Google" and use your school Gmail account.
Read the article with the guided question.
Complete the FIVE questions.
Due Monday.

5) Mrs. Cook will pass out a Wonder book to each of you while you are working.

Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

Learning Target: To enjoy the folktale presentations!

Materials needed: ELA composition notebook; pen/pencil; and Chromebook

Folktale presentations continue:

1) Presenters will need one computer to read off of.

2) Audience members — respect your classmates by not speaking or getting out of your seats during the presentations.

3) Take notes on the presentation:

Title
Names
What's working well (+)
What needs improvement (—)

4) Complete #016 Self & Peer Evaluation Form. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 — Election Day (No School)

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Learning Target: To enjoy the folktale presentations!

Materials needed: ELA composition notebook; pen/pencil; and Chromebook

Folktale presentations continue:

1) Presenters will need one computer to read off of.

2) Audience members — respect your classmates by not speaking or getting out of your seats during the presentations.

3) Take notes on the presentation:

Title
Names
What's working well (+)
What needs improvement (—)

Friday, November 4th, 2022

Egypt Day Activities! (Modified schedule today.)

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

Learning Target: To enjoy the folktale presentations!

Materials needed: ELA composition notebook; pen/pencil; and Chromebook

Folktale presentations begin today:

1) Presenters will need one computer to read off of.

2) Audience members — respect your classmates by not speaking or getting out of your seats during the presentations.

3) Take notes on the presentation:

Title
Names
What's working well (+)
What needs improvement (—)

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue working on the illustrated slides, and 2) To rehearse for the upcoming presentations.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Presentation dates have been posted in Google Classroom and will begin tomorrow. You will need your ELA composition notebooks for the presentations.

2) Work on the illustrated slides. Don't forget to type in the speaker notes the names of group members who worked on that particular slide. Indicate what each person worked on.

3) If you are finished, run your draft through Grammarly. Make final revisions and edits.

4) Practice presenting your story. Decide who will present each slide — everyone needs to present.

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Learning Target: To continue working on the illustrated slides.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Presentation dates will be posted in Google Classroom.

2) Work on the illustrated slides. Don't forget to type in the speaker notes the names of group members who worked on that particular slide. Indicate what each person worked on.

3) If you are finished, run your draft through Grammarly. Make final revisions and edits.

4) Practice presenting your story. Decide who will present each slide — everyone needs to present.

Monday, October 31st, 2022

Lesson with Ms. Passos today!

Friday, October 28th, 2022

Learning Target: To continue working on the illustrated slides.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Continue drafting your folktale on the Google Doc if you need more time.

2) Work on the illustrated slides.

3) Don't forget to type in the speaker notes the names of group members who worked on that particular slide. Indicate what each person worked on.

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue drafting your group folktale, or 2) Work on the illustrated slides.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Continue drafting your folktale on the Google Doc if you need more time.

2) Work on the illustrated slides.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To continue drafting your group folktale, or 2) Work on the illustrated slides.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Due: #015 Jungle Scene Writing Prompt

2) Continue drafting your folktale on the Google Doc — aim to have it completed by the end of class.

3) Work on the illustrated slides.

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Learning Target: To practice using sensory details and figurative language in my narrative writing.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Work on #015 Jungle Scene Writing Prompt:

Whole group discussion
Individual practice

2) This assignment will be graded. Due tomorrow.

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Learning Target: To continue drafting your group folktale.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Continue drafting your folktale on the Google Doc.

2) Aim to have the draft completed by tomorrow — end of class.

Friday, October 21st, 2022

Learning Target: To continue drafting your group folktale.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram and Chromebook

1) Due: #014 Wizard's Castle Writing Prompt

2) Continue drafting your folktale on the Google Doc.

3) Aim to have the draft completed by Tuesday.

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

Learning Target: To practice using sensory details and figurative language in my narrative writing.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Work on #014 Wizard's Castle Writing Prompt:

Whole group discussion
Individual practice

2) This assignment will be graded. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Learning Target: To begin the drafting process of your group folktale.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram & Pen/pencil

1) Due: Individual Plot Diagrams & Folktale Elements Web handout.

2) Choose a team captain who will:

Share the slides.
Create a Google Doc for the draft and share it with your partner.
Add the Google Doc to the Google Classroom assignment.

3) Begin drafting your story on the Google Doc.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2022

Learning Target: To continue planning and organizing your folktale with your group members.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram & Pen/pencil

1) Continue the individual Plot Diagrams & Folktale Elements Web handout. Aim to finish it by the end of class.

2) If you are finished, see Mrs. Cook for the next steps. 👊

Monday, October 17th, 2022

Learning Target: To continue brainstorming ideas with your group members.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram & Pen/pencil

1) Distribute Q2 Reading BINGOs.

2) Continue the individual Plot Diagrams & Folktale Elements Web handout.

Friday, October 14th, 2022

Learning Target: To continue brainstorming ideas with your group members.

Materials needed: Folktale Plot Diagram & Pen/pencil

1) Continue the individual Plot Diagrams & Folktale Elements Web handout.

2) Aim to have both sides completed by the end of class on Monday.

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To understand the objectives of the Folktale writing assessment; and 2) To brainstorm ideas with your group members.

Materials needed: Pen/pencil

1) Due: "Orpheus and Eurydice" plot diagram handout. Place in turn-in basket.

2) Review "Introduction to Folktales".

3) Review scoring rubric.

4) Explore student exemplars.

5) Begin individual Plot Diagrams & Folktale Elements Web handout. Due Monday.

***Numbers 2 to 4 above are posted in Google Classroom for your reference.

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Learning Target: To identify the plot and folktale elements in a myth.

Materials needed: SpringBoard workbook; Red pen; Chromebook; and pen/pencil

1) Due: "The Lazy Fox" plot diagram handout. The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom. Correct in red pen.

2) Read #012 "Orpheus and Eurydice". A copy of the story is posted in Google Classroom and it is on page 73 to 75 of your SpringBoard workbook.

3) Complete the Plot Diagram and Folktale Elements Web handout (2 sides). This assignment will be GRADED. Due tomorrow.

4) Finalize work groups for the Folktale writing assignment.

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Learning Target: To identify the plot and folktale elements in a fable.

Materials needed: Red pen; Chromebook; and pen/pencil

1) Due: "Brer Rabbit" plot diagram handout. The answer key has been posted in Google Classroom. Correct in red pen.

2) Read #011 "The Lazy Fox". A copy of the story is posted in Google Classroom.

3) Complete the Plot Diagram and Folktale Elements Web handout (2 sides). Due tomorrow.

4) Think about a possible work partner for the next short story assignment. Let Mrs. Cook know by tomorrow.

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Learning Target: To identify the plot and folktale elements in a fable.

Materials needed: Chromebook and pen/pencil

New seats!

Folktales continued...

1) Think about a possible work partner for the next short story assignment. Let Mrs. Cook know by Wednesday.

2) Read #010 "Brer Rabbit and Brer Cooter Race". A copy of the story is posted in Google Classroom.

3) Complete the Plot Diagram and Folktale Elements Web handout (2 sides). Due tomorrow.

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