Thursday, January 31, 2008
Study Questions
Answer question 1, the four bulleted "comprehension check" questions, and question four on page 691 (that's a total of six questions).
When complete, work on Study Island.
Homework: Read book by 2.22.08 and finish "Monkey's Paw" questions tonight.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Convert folders into portfolios
Quick Write: Discuss the similarities and differences between both version (Jacobs and Simpsons) in a paragraph.
Keep your best five assignments in your folder and take the rest home or place neatly in the blue recycle bins.
Discuss "Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs on 682 and complete the comparison chart.
Answer question 1, the four bulleted "comprehension check" questions, and question four on page 691 (that's a total of six questions).
Homework: Read book by 2.22.08 and finish "Monkey's Paw" questions tonight.
Keep your best five assignments in your folder and take the rest home or place neatly in the blue recycle bins.
Discuss "Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs on 682 and complete the comparison chart.
Answer question 1, the four bulleted "comprehension check" questions, and question four on page 691 (that's a total of six questions).
Homework: Read book by 2.22.08 and finish "Monkey's Paw" questions tonight.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Stations Continued
Station 1 Art (Tetzlaff PE1)
Imagine a wish that has backfired on the person who wished for it.
Think about how you can represent the wish gone wrong.
Use crayons, colored pencils, and markers to draw a picture that represents the wish and its consequences
Station 2 Drama (Tetzlaff PE1)
Each group member will choose a part to read in the script
One person will read for Woman 1 and British Ambassador
One person will read for Woman 2 and Argentine Ambassador
One person will read for Man, Lenny, and Ned Flanders
One person will read for Kang and Kodos
Station 3 Vocabulary (Tetzlaff PE1)
Match the definitions below with the words/pictures
Write the letter of the definition in the space provided next to the word
Station 4 Study Island (Hilbert PE3)
Study Island. Try to complete the two current assignments: “Recurring Themes” and “Support Your Thesis.”
Station 5 Speed Writing (Hilbert PE3)
Write a five-paragraph essay on the following topic. If you were granted three wishes, what would your wishes be?
Write an introductory paragraph with a thesis and three main points. What would the three points be? Your three wishes! Of course! How about the topics of your body paragraphs? A wish for each of course! Make sure you consider the possible negative consequences of wish fulfillment in each body paragraph. You have the rest of the period. You wish! You have 15 minutes.
Station 6 The Simpsons (Hilbert PE3)
Complete the “Compare and Contrast Prewriting Chart” for the episode of The Simpsons while viewing the show. Make sure you write about each wish and what happens in the space for plot. You must start the DVD yourself. You may have time to view it twice!
Imagine a wish that has backfired on the person who wished for it.
Think about how you can represent the wish gone wrong.
Use crayons, colored pencils, and markers to draw a picture that represents the wish and its consequences
Station 2 Drama (Tetzlaff PE1)
Each group member will choose a part to read in the script
One person will read for Woman 1 and British Ambassador
One person will read for Woman 2 and Argentine Ambassador
One person will read for Man, Lenny, and Ned Flanders
One person will read for Kang and Kodos
Station 3 Vocabulary (Tetzlaff PE1)
Match the definitions below with the words/pictures
Write the letter of the definition in the space provided next to the word
Station 4 Study Island (Hilbert PE3)
Study Island. Try to complete the two current assignments: “Recurring Themes” and “Support Your Thesis.”
Station 5 Speed Writing (Hilbert PE3)
Write a five-paragraph essay on the following topic. If you were granted three wishes, what would your wishes be?
Write an introductory paragraph with a thesis and three main points. What would the three points be? Your three wishes! Of course! How about the topics of your body paragraphs? A wish for each of course! Make sure you consider the possible negative consequences of wish fulfillment in each body paragraph. You have the rest of the period. You wish! You have 15 minutes.
Station 6 The Simpsons (Hilbert PE3)
Complete the “Compare and Contrast Prewriting Chart” for the episode of The Simpsons while viewing the show. Make sure you write about each wish and what happens in the space for plot. You must start the DVD yourself. You may have time to view it twice!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Stations
Station 1 Art (Tetzlaff PE1)
Imagine a wish that has backfired on the person who wished for it.
Think about how you can represent the wish gone wrong.
Use crayons, colored pencils, and markers to draw a picture that represents the wish and its consequences
Station 2 Drama (Tetzlaff PE1)
Each group member will choose a part to read in the script
One person will read for Woman 1 and British Ambassador
One person will read for Woman 2 and Argentine Ambassador
One person will read for Man, Lenny, and Ned Flanders
One person will read for Kang and Kodos
Station 3 Vocabulary (Tetzlaff PE1)
Match the definitions below with the words/pictures
Write the letter of the definition in the space provided next to the word
Station 4 Study Island (Hilbert PE3)
Study Island. Try to complete the two current assignments: “Recurring Themes” and “Support Your Thesis.”
Station 5 Speed Writing (Hilbert PE3)
Write a five-paragraph essay on the following topic. If you were granted three wishes, what would your wishes be?
Write an introductory paragraph with a thesis and three main points. What would the three points be? Your three wishes! Of course! How about the topics of your body paragraphs? A wish for each of course! Make sure you consider the possible negative consequences of wish fulfillment in each body paragraph. You have the rest of the period. You wish! You have 15 minutes.
Station 6 The Simpsons (Hilbert PE3)
Complete the “Compare and Contrast Prewriting Chart” for the episode of The Simpsons while viewing the show. Make sure you write about each wish and what happens in the space for plot. You must start the DVD yourself. You may have time to view it twice!
Imagine a wish that has backfired on the person who wished for it.
Think about how you can represent the wish gone wrong.
Use crayons, colored pencils, and markers to draw a picture that represents the wish and its consequences
Station 2 Drama (Tetzlaff PE1)
Each group member will choose a part to read in the script
One person will read for Woman 1 and British Ambassador
One person will read for Woman 2 and Argentine Ambassador
One person will read for Man, Lenny, and Ned Flanders
One person will read for Kang and Kodos
Station 3 Vocabulary (Tetzlaff PE1)
Match the definitions below with the words/pictures
Write the letter of the definition in the space provided next to the word
Station 4 Study Island (Hilbert PE3)
Study Island. Try to complete the two current assignments: “Recurring Themes” and “Support Your Thesis.”
Station 5 Speed Writing (Hilbert PE3)
Write a five-paragraph essay on the following topic. If you were granted three wishes, what would your wishes be?
Write an introductory paragraph with a thesis and three main points. What would the three points be? Your three wishes! Of course! How about the topics of your body paragraphs? A wish for each of course! Make sure you consider the possible negative consequences of wish fulfillment in each body paragraph. You have the rest of the period. You wish! You have 15 minutes.
Station 6 The Simpsons (Hilbert PE3)
Complete the “Compare and Contrast Prewriting Chart” for the episode of The Simpsons while viewing the show. Make sure you write about each wish and what happens in the space for plot. You must start the DVD yourself. You may have time to view it twice!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Spelling Test
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Write a business letter
Turn in viewing guide.
Review vocab. mastery test.
Write letter to Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers.
Homework: Read your book. Study for spelling test on Wednesday and vocabulary mastery test on Thursday.
Review vocab. mastery test.
Write letter to Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers.
Homework: Read your book. Study for spelling test on Wednesday and vocabulary mastery test on Thursday.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Vocabulary Mastery Test
Write a quick paragraph describing the effects of a particular cause. What are the effects of smoking, not doing homework, too many hours on the computer, eating junk food, etc.
Study for Vocabulary Mastery Test.
Take Vocabulary Mastery Test.
Homework: District Assessment on Monday and Tuesday. Read book and do book report by 1/25.
Study for Vocabulary Mastery Test.
Take Vocabulary Mastery Test.
Homework: District Assessment on Monday and Tuesday. Read book and do book report by 1/25.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
absurd and tone
Write a quick proposition and support paragraph about something you think people should do like recycle, study, eat right, etc.
Flash cards for absurd and tone.
Group matching exercise.
Homework: Study for vocabulary mastery test. Read.
Flash cards for absurd and tone.
Group matching exercise.
Homework: Study for vocabulary mastery test. Read.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
exulting, mournful, exposition
Finish, grade, and discuss "The Mysterious Lincoln."
Flash cards for exulting, mournful, exposition.
Vocabulary bingo
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
Flash cards for exulting, mournful, exposition.
Vocabulary bingo
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
chronological, tangible, genre
Class exercise matching sentence parts that describe how text is organized.
Flash cards for chronological, tangible, genre.
Practice test "Mysterious Lincoln."
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
Flash cards for chronological, tangible, genre.
Practice test "Mysterious Lincoln."
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
Monday, January 07, 2008
articulate, cower, details
Choose one of the following topics and write a paragraph.
Distribute and discuss progress reports.
Complete flash cards for articulate, cower, details.
Read "Lincoln's Humor" and answer seven questions.
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
How was your winter break? What did you do? Did you do any school work? Did you read? Did you miss school? Explain.
---OR-----
Have you been following the campaigns for president? Who would you vote for and why?
Distribute and discuss progress reports.
Complete flash cards for articulate, cower, details.
Read "Lincoln's Humor" and answer seven questions.
Homework: Finish book report. All work due by 1/25
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