Differentiation for all students will be made as appropriate to the students' needs and interests as we work through the units and novel studies.

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Lesson plans are subject to revision without prior notice based on student needs.

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Check Google Classroom for copies of assignments.

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LESSON PLANS:

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May 21 - 25

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Objectives: -identify adverb clauses; -write complex sentences using adverb clauses; -read and discuss a short story for elements of science fiction, plot, and character; -identify subordinate clauses and their functions

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Monday (A): -Grammar: Adverb clauses notes/ worksheet; -Literature: Read and discuss “The Veldt” and take reading check

                                 Homework: complete typing final copy of persuasive paper; complete grammar worksheet if needed

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Tuesday (B):-Grammar: Adverb clauses notes/ worksheet; -Literature: Read and discuss “The Veldt” and take reading check

                                 Homework: complete typing final copy of persuasive paper; complete grammar worksheet if needed

Wednesday (A):- Literature: read and discuss “The Starbeast”; -Grammar: mixed clauses worksheet; PANORAMIC PICTURE 

                                 Homework: complete grammar if needed

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Thursday (B): -Literature: read and discuss “The Starbeast”; -Grammar: mixed clauses workshee

                                 Homework: complete grammar if needed

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Friday:         HOLIDAY

 

 

 

 

 

May 14 - 18

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Objectives: -use the writing process to edit and revise an essay; -write a strong thesis statement for the persuasive essay; -identify adjective clauses and the nouns modified; -write complex sentences using adjective clauses; -discuss the elements of science fiction present in a television program

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Monday (A):       Writing: edit drafts of persuasive paper; Crafting an effective thesis statement; Grammar: adjective clauses                                      notes and worksheet

                           Homework: final copy of persuasive paper (typed, MLA) due May 23

Tuesday (B):      Writing: edit drafts of persuasive paper; Crafting an effective thesis statement; Grammar: adjective clauses                                      notes and worksheet

                           Homework: final copy of persuasive paper (typed, MLA) due May 24

Wednesday (A): STAAR TESTING; classes that meet will do an enrichment activity

Thursday (B):     STAAR TESTING; classes that meet will do an enrichment activity

Friday (B):         Watch/discuss Dr. Who

                          Homework: complete final copy of persuasive

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May 7 - 11

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Objectives:  -explain the difference between independent and subordinate clauses; -identify independent and subordinate clauses; -identify characters, plot events, and themes from the novel; -use the writing process to write a paper; -defend a point of view

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Monday (A):        -Grammar: independent and subordinate clauses; -Writing: persuasive paper -- notes and prewrite

                             Homework: complete grammar worksheet;complete prewrite; study for test

Tuesday (B):       -Grammar: independent and subordinate clauses; -Writing: persuasive paper -- notes and prewrite

                             Homework: complete grammar worksheet;complete prewrite; study for test

Wednesday (A):  -TEST: The Adoration of Jenna Fox; -write draft of persuasive paper; draft for Monday for editing

                             Homework: complete draft

Thursday (B):    -TEST: The Adoration of Jenna Fox; -write draft of persuasive paper; draft for Monday for editing

                             Homework: complete draft

Friday (A):         FIESTA FIELD TRIP

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April 30 - May 4

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Objectives: -demonstrate understanding of information presented in a nonfiction article; -work with a partner to identify the theme of a novel;-provide text evidence to support the theme; -correctly define and use vocabulary; -identify plot and literary elements in a short story; -identify elements of science fiction in a tv show

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Monday (A):  BOOK FAIR (pers.. 2, 4); -complete partner work over the novel

                     Homework: study for vocabulary quiz

Tuesday (B): -Can Writers Predict the Future? ; -complete partner work over the novel

                     Homework: study for vocabulary quiz

Wednesday (A): BOOK FAIR (per 3) -QUIZ: The Adoration of Jenna Fox vocabulary; -Read “Autumntime” and complete the reading check; -Jenna Fox:                            review for test 

                     Homework: begin reviewing for test over novel; read "Can Writers Predict the Future" and answer questions

Thursday (B): BOOK FAIR (pers 5, 7)  -QUIZ: The Adoration of Jenna Fox vocabulary; -Read “Autumntime” and complete the reading check; -Jenna                               Fox: review for test 

                     Homework: begin reviewing for test over novel

Friday (B): -Read/discuss “Star Beast”; -Watch/discuss Doctor Who episode “Blink”

                   Homework: continue reviewing for test over novel

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April 23 - 27

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Objectives: -use editing skills to improve writing; -correctly define and use new vocabulary; -correctly identify and use demonstrative, possessive, and reflexive pronouns; -identify elements of science fiction present in a TV show; -correctly identify the elements of science fiction; -identify characters, plot elements, and theme from Jenna Fox

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Monday (A): -edit short story for capitalization, comma use, and pronoun use; -Vocabulary for Jenna Fox-Pronouns: demonstrative, possessive,  and                                   reflexive worksheet (due end of class)

                      Homework: -final of story due Wed.; -Vocab. Quiz: May 2; -study for elements quiz

Tuesday (B):-edit short story for capitalization, comma use, and pronoun use; -Vocabulary for Jenna Fox-Pronouns: demonstrative, possessive,  and                                   reflexive worksheet (due end of class)

                      Homework: -final of story due Thurs.; -Vocab. Quiz: May 2; -study for elements quiz

Wednesday (A): -View / discuss “The Doctor’s Daughter” episode from Dr. Who; -Nonfiction: Memory and worksheet (due end of class); -Fox                                           vocabulary  worksheet (due Friday)

                      Homework: -study for elements quiz; -complete vocab. worksheet

Thursday (B):-QUIZ: Elements of Science Fiction; -Partner work over theme and author’s craft (due end of class on Tuesday)

                        Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday (B):-QUIZ: Elements of Science Fiction; -Partner work over theme and author’s craft (due end of class on Monday)

                        Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz

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April 16 - 20

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Objectives: -read a short story for science fiction elements and plot development; -identify and correctly use personal pronouns; -correctly use pronouns;

-read a short story for science fiction elements and plot development; -use the writing process to create a short story;-identify elements of science fiction present in a TV show

Monday (A):  HOLIDAY

Tuesday (B): -Read/discuss “Rain, Rain, Go Away” and take reading check; -Pronouns notes/worksheet

                         Homework: complete grammar; -Study elements for quiz

Wednesday (A): -Warm-up: Who/whom; -Read/discuss: “The Helping Hand” and take reading check;-”Date with an Alien” writing assignment

                             Homework: -Draft for edit due Mon., April 23; final due Wed., April 25; -Study elements for quiz

Thursday (B):  -Warm-up: Who/whom; -Read/discuss: “The Helping Hand” and take reading check;-”Date with an Alien” writing assignment

                             Homework: -Draft for edit due Mon., April 23; final due Wed., April 25; -Study elements for quiz

Friday (B):  -View / discuss “The Doctor’s Daughter” episode from Dr. Who

                      Homework: -Draft for edit due Mon., April 23; final due Wed., April 25; -Study elements for quiz

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March 26 - 30

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Objectives: -correctly define and use grade-level vocabulary; -analyze a play for plot, characterization, theme; -write a creative entry for a diary written by another character in the play; -analyze a speech for the author’s use of rhetorical devices

Monday (A):         -QUIZ: vocabulary for the play; -The Diary of Anne Frank: -read  Act II and work on worksheet due Wednesday

                              Homework: complete worksheet

Tuesday (B):         -The Diary of Anne Frank: -Complete Act II and worksheet if necessary; -Write a diary entry from another character’s                                        point of view- due at end of class

                                Homework: begin reviewing for the unit test

Wednesday (A):    -The Diary of Anne Frank: -Complete Act II and worksheet if necessary; -Write a diary entry from another character’s                                        point of view- due at end of class

                                Homework: begin reviewing for the unit test

Thursday (B):       -Warm-up: rhetorical devices notes; -E. Wiesel’s “The Perils of Indifference” and worksheet on rhetoric

                              Homework: Review for Anne Frank test (Tues., April 3)

Friday:                   HOLIDAY

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March 19 - 23

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Objectives: -write a correctly formatted paragraph; -read and analyze a drama; -correctly define and use grade level vocabulary

Monday (A):         -Warm-up: I was so afraid  . . . ; -Begin The Diary of Anne Frank;-Vocabulary (quiz on Monday, Mar. 26); -Act I and                                       work on comprehension worksheet

                              Homework: work on comprehension worksheet; study for vocabulary quiz; SSR

Tuesday (B):         -Warm-up: I was so afraid  . . . ; -Begin The Diary of Anne Frank;-Vocabulary (quiz on Friday, Mar. 23); -Act I and                                           work on comprehension worksheet

                              Homework: work on comprehension worksheet; study for vocabulary quiz; SSR

Wednesday (A):   -Warm-up: Gift a Character (graded); -The Diary of Anne Frank: -Complete Act I; -Begin Act II and work on                                                    comprehension worksheet

                              Homework: -complete Act I worksheet; study vocabulary; SSR

Thursday (B):      -Warm-up: Gift a Character (graded); -The Diary of Anne Frank: -Complete Act I; -Begin Act II and work on                                                    comprehension worksheet

                              Homework: -complete Act I worksheet; study vocabulary; SSR

Friday (B):           -QUIZ: vocabulary for the play; The Diary of Anne Frank: -Complete Act II

                             Homework: Act II worksheet due Tuesday

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March 5 - 9

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Objectives: -analyze a short story for plot development, literary elements, and character development; -review elements of a drama;

-take notes from a presentation; -view and analyze a movie dealing with WWII and/or the Holocaust

Monday (A):           -Read/discuss “Beware of the Dog” and complete comprehension questions

                               Homework: Final copy of research paper is due Wednesday

Tuesday (B):       -Introduction to “The Diary of Anne Frank”: -elements of a drama; -notes

                               Homework: Final copy of research paper is due Thursday

Wednesday (A): -Introduction to “The Diary of Anne Frank”: -elements of a drama; -notes

                               Homework: read SSR novel

Thursday (B):     -Watch/discuss Anne Frank: Forget Me Not

                             Homework: read SSR novel

Friday (A):          -Watch/discuss Anne Frank: Forget Me Not

                             Homework: read SSR novel

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February 26 - March 2

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Objectives: -synthesize information from research, organize in a logical fashion, and draft a paper; -demonstrate mastery of grammatical conventions; -analyze a short story for plot development, literary elements, and character development

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Monday (A):      -organize note cards; -Write draft of research article

                          Homework: complete draft

Tuesday (B):    -organize note cards; -Write draft of research article

                          Homework: complete draft

Wednesday (A):-Warm-up: New SSR contract -- historical fiction set during the WWII era; -Type final copy of research

                            Homework: SSR contract and final copy of research due Wed., March 7 

Thursday (B):    -Warm-up: New SSR contract -- historical fiction set during the WWII era; -Type final copy of research

                            Homework: SSR contract and final copy of research due Tues., March 6 

Friday (B):         -Read/discuss “Beware of the Dog” and complete comprehension questions

                           Homework: complete questions if necessary; read

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February 20 -23

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Objectives: -students will continue with research focusing on the importance and impact of the person, place, or event

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Monday (A):          STAFF DAY / STUDENT HOLIDAY

Tuesday (B):        -Research

                             Homework: research notes due at the end of class on Thursday

Wednesday (A):    -Research

                             Homework: research notes due at the end of class on Friday

Thursday (B):       -Research -- due at the end of class

                               Homework: none

Friday (A):           -Research -- due at the end of class

                               Homework: none

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February 12 - 16

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Objectives: -respond to various writing prompts ; -use the Internet and book sources to collect and record information on chosen topic; -read/discuss/analyze a nonfiction article for main idea and supporting details; -correctly use commas

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Monday (A):       -Warm-up: journal; -Library -- “Book Tasting”; -Continue with research

                           Homework: none; student may CHOOSE to research at home

Tuesday (B):       -Warm-up: journal; -Library -- “Book Tasting”; -Continue with research

                           Homework: none; student may CHOOSE to research at home

Wednesday (A):  -Warm-up: journal; -Continue with research

                             Homework: none; student may CHOOSE to research at home

Thursday (B):     -Warm-up: journal; -Continue with research

                            Homework: none; student may CHOOSE to research at home

Friday (A):         -Warm-up: journal; -Read/discuss “The Boys Who Fought Hitler” and answer comprehension questions; -Comma usage

                            worksheet

                           Homework: complete grammar homework; student may CHOOSE to research at home

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February 5 - 9

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Objectives: -read silently for an extended period of time; -use the Internet and book sources to collect and record information on chosen topic; -edit writing for grammatical conventions and topic focus; -read/discuss/analyze a short story for symbolism, character development, and plot

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Monday (A):        -Warm-up: SSR; -Introduction to research - formatting note and source cards; -Begin research

                             Homework: SSR project

Tuesday (B):       -Warm-up: SSR; -Introduction to research - formatting note and source cards; -Begin research

                             Homework: SSR project

Wednesday (A):  -Warm-up: SSR; -Set up response journals; -Edit “bear” drafts; -Continue with research

                             Homework: none

Thursday (B):      -Warm-up: SSR; -Set up response journals; -Edit “bear” drafts; -Continue with research

                             Homework: none

Friday (B):           -Warm-up: SSR; -Read/discuss “The Boys Who Fought Hitler" and answer comprehension questions: Comma Usage                                           worksheet

                             Homework: complete comma usage worksheet

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January 29 - February 2

 

Objectives: -read silently for an extended period of time; -write in poetic form; -determine an appropriate organizational strategy for writing an expository article; -organize information using the organizational strategy; -draft the article; -correctly define and use new vocabulary; -use editing skills to improve writing; -revise writing as needed; -watch and respond to a video about a Holocaust survivor

 

Monday (A):         -Warm-up: SSR (10) minutes; -Holocaust Butterfly; -Write an ode to the person to whom the butterfly is dedicated; -Review   

                              organizational strategies for expository writing; -Introduce “Bears” article components; -complete graphic organizer

                             Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; create butterfly: due Friday

Tuesday (B):       -Warm-up: SSR (10) minutes; -Holocaust Butterfly; -Write an ode to the person to whom the butterfly is dedicated; -Review   

                              organizational strategies for expository writing; -Introduce “Bears” article components; -complete graphic organizer

                             Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; create butterfly: due Thursday

Wednesday (A):  -QUIZ: Holocaust Vocabulary; -write first draft of bears essay

                             Homework: Work on SSR project 

Thursday (B):     -QUIZ: Holocaust Vocabulary; -write first draft of bears essay

                             Homework: Work on SSR project 

Friday (A):        -Warm-up: Read for 15 minutes; -Video: One Survivor Remembers; -Writing: reflection over the video

                           Homework: Work on SSR project 

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January 22 -26

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Objectives:  -read silently for an extended period of time; -define and use grade level vocabulary; -use technology to complete a quest to build background knowledge; -develop an idea for research; -watch and respond to a video about a Holocaust survivor

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Monday (A):       -Holocaust vocabulary words ; -World War II/Holocaust WebQuest

                           Homework: vocabulary quiz on Jan. 31; webquest due on Jan. 29

Tuesday (B):      -Holocaust vocabulary words ; -World War II/Holocaust WebQuest

                           Homework: vocabulary quiz on Jan. 30; webquest due on Jan. 26

Wednesday (A): -Choose Holocaust research topic; -World War II/Holocaust WebQuest

                            Homework: vocabulary quiz on Jan. 30; webquest due on Jan. 26

Thursday (B):    -Choose Holocaust research topic; -World War II/Holocaust WebQuest

                            Homework: vocabulary quiz on Jan. 30; webquest due on Jan. 26

Friday (B):         -Video: One Survivor Remembers; -Writing: reflection over the video

                           Homework: vocabulary quiz on Jan. 30; webquest due on Jan. 26

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January 15 - 19

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Objectives: --edit sentences for grammatical conventions;-synthesize information from different sources to create a news story; -correctly use/embed nonfiction elements and structures; -correctly define and identify nonfiction elements; -follow instruction to create an essay; -read silently

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Monday:     Inservice / Student Holiday

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Tuesday (B):        -Zig-Zag Zebra news article (use  nonfiction elements/structures) drafting and editing

                              Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz on Friday

Wednesday (A):   -Zig-Zag Zebra news article (use  nonfiction elements/structures) drafting and editing; -GT students will write about the seaside cabin                                researched last Friday

                              Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz on Friday

Thursday (B):-    -QUIZ: nonfiction terms; -Zig-Zag Zebra -- create final draft in newspaper format (due beginning of class Tues. in Classroom)

                              Homework: read SSR book

Friday (A):          -QUIZ: nonfiction terms; -Zig-Zag Zebra -- create final draft in newspaper format (due beginning of class Tues. in Classroom)

                              Homework: read SSR book

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January 8 - 12

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Objectives: -review elements and structures of nonfiction; 

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Monday (A):           -SSR book project instructions; -nonfiction tex elements notes (matching game); -nonfiction text structures notes

                                Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz next Friday

Tuesday (B):          -SSR book project instructions; -nonfiction tex elements notes (matching game); -nonfiction text structures notes

                                Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz next Thursday

Wednesday (A):-   -nonfiction passage "Dances with Bees" with questions; -main idea/supporting details notes and practice-"Duck Commander" analysis

                                partner activity

                                Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz next Friday

Thursday (B):-      -main idea/supporting details notes and practice

                                Homework: read SSR book; study for vocabulary quiz next Friday

Friday (B):              -nonfiction passage "Dances with Bees" with questions; -"Duck Commander" analysis partner activity

                            Homework: study for vocabulary quiz next Thursday

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January 3 - 5

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Objectives: -write a friendly letter expressing thanks; correctly address an envelope; -use a thesaurus to improve word choice; -select a biography for                         SSR -- reading for information

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Monday:      HOLIDAY

Tuesday:      TEACHER INSERVICE

Wednesday (A):-Write a thank you note for a gift or for someone’s help using a friendly letter format; -Correctly address an envelope; -Working with a

                     partner, use a thesaurus to rewrite a nursery rhyme; -SSR contracts

                    Homework: choose a biography or an autobiography for SSR: contract due back by Monday

Thursday (B):-Write a thank you note for a gift or for someone’s help using a friendly letter format; -Correctly address an envelope; -Working with a

                     partner, use a thesaurus to rewrite a nursery rhyme; -SSR contracts

                     Homework: choose a biography or an autobiography for SSR: contract due back by Tuesday

Friday (A):  -complete thesaurus activity and present

                    Homework: get contract signed

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December 4 - 8

 

Objectives: -analyze the novel for: important quotation, character development, or literary elements; -identify events, theme, and characters in the novel

 

Monday (A):  Anthem - final reading response; - pick up test review; -complete book talk if necessary

                      Homework: study for test; work on reading response; complete book talk if necessary

Tuesday (B): Anthem - final reading response; - pick up test review; -complete book talk if necessary

                      Homework: study for test; work on reading response; complete book talk if necessary

Wednesday (A): TEST: Anthem; work on semester review

                         Homework: prepare for semester test

Thursday (B):TEST: Anthem; work on semester review

                         Homework: prepare for semester test

Friday (B):  -work on semester review

                         Homework: prepare for semester test

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November 27 - December 1

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Objectives: -identify characters and plot events in a novel; -read silently for plot, character, conflict, and theme

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Monday: -Anthem - reading check chs. 1 - 2; - read chs. 3 - 7

Tuesday: -Anthem - reading check chs. 3 - 7; - read chs. 8 - 12

Wednesday: -Anthem - reading check chs. 3 - 7; - read chs. 8 - 12

Thursday: -Anthem - reading check chs. 8 - 12; - choose final reading activity (to be completed in class next week)

Friday: -Anthem - reading check chs. 8 - 12; - choose final reading activity (to be completed in class next week)

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November 13 - 17

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Objectives: -edit sentences for grammatical conventions; -read for detail; -define eight schools of philosophical thought, define philosophy; -correctly                         edit a paragraph for grammatical conventions; -read silently for plot, character, conflict, and theme; 

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Monday:     -DOL 2.5; -SSR book talk requirements; -Cloze read on Ayn Rand; -Introduction to Anthem

                     Homework: Study for philosophy quiz on Wednesday; Book talk video due December 1

Tuesday:   -DOL 2.4 + 2.5; -SSR book talk requirements; -Cloze read on Ayn Rand; -Introduction to Anthem

                     Homework: Study for philosophy quiz on Thursday;Book talk video due December 1

Wednesday: -QUIZ: Philosophy ISMs; -DOL paragraph editing; -Read Anthem chs. 1 + 2

                     Homework: Read chapters 1 + 2 by Nov. 27;  Book talk video due December 1

Thursday: -QUIZ: Philosophy ISMs; -DOL paragraph editing; -Read Anthem chs. 1 + 2

                     Homework: Read chapters 1 + 2 by tomorrow;  Book talk video due December 1

Friday:       -Anthem chs. 1 + 2 reading check; -read chs. 3-7 by Nov. 28

                   Homework: Book talk video due December 1

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November 6 - 10

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Objectives:  -identify events in a nonfiction article; -compare/contrast nonfiction to a related poem; -review for STAAR; -edit sentences for grammatical                        conventions; -define the components of philosophy; -define the “isms” found in the novel; -identify the “isms”; -correctly define and use                          grade level vocabulary; -explain how a song relates to personal philosophy

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Monday:      -Read/discuss “Escape from Alcatraz” and take reading check; -STAAR review -- literature book, pages 770 - 777 (skip the short answer)

                    Homework: complete STAAR practice (pages located in Google Classroom)

Tuesday:     -DOL 2.1; -Introduction to Philosophy: ISMs present in Anthem; Practice worksheet

                     Homework: complete worksheet if necessary; study for vocabulary quiz

Wednesday: -DOL 2.1; -Introduction to Philosophy: ISMs present in Anthem; Practice worksheet

                     Homework: complete worksheet if necessary; study for vocabulary quiz

Thursday:    -DOL 2.2; -QUIZ Vocab. Unit 4; -Writing: What’s Your Anthem? And Bumper Sticker Philosophy

                     Homework: compete questions/writing on anthems

Friday:         -DOL 2.2; -QUIZ Vocab. Unit 4; -Writing: What’s Your Anthem? And Bumper Sticker Philosophy

                     Homework: compete questions/writing on anthems

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October 30 - November 3

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Objectives: The students will: -identify literary elements in a poem; -define new words based on context; -edit for grammatical conventions; -identify plot elements, conflict, and characterization in a novel; -use and define grade level vocabulary; -identify events in a nonfiction article; -compare/contrast nonfiction to a related poem; -review for STAAR

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Monday:      -TEST: poetry; -Edit paragraph; -SSR: complete reading novel

                    Homework: Complete SSR novel

Tuesday:      -TEST: poetry; -Edit paragraph; -SSR: complete reading novel

                    Homework: Complete SSR novel

Wednesday: -SSR Assessment; -Pick up Vocabulary Unit 4 -- due Monday

                    Homework: complete vocabulary worksheets

Thursday:    -SSR Assessment; -Pick up Vocabulary Unit 4 -- due Friday

                    Homework: complete vocabulary worksheets

Friday:        -Read/discuss “Escape from Alcatraz” and take reading check; -STAAR review -- literature book, pages 770 - 777 (skip the short answer)

                    Homework: complete STAAR review if necessary (check google classroom)

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October 23 - 27

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Objectives: - analyze a poem; -identify plot elements in a narrative poem; -determine personal reading level; -edit a paragraph for capitalization,                               spelling and mechanics; - correctly define and use grade level vocabulary; -build reading fluency

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Monday (A):   -DOL 1.5: Read and discuss "Paul Revere's Ride"; -take reading check; -read nonfiction article on Paul Revere and answer questions; -                                 discuss differences between the poem and the nonfiction article

                       Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; read SSR novel

Tuesday (B):  -determine reading level (computer); -read SSR novel; -read/discuss "The Listeners" and take reading check

                       Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; read SSR novel

Wednesday (A):-determine reading level (computer); -read SSR novel; -read/discuss "The Listeners" and take reading check

                       Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; read SSR nov

Thursday (B):  -Vocabulary Quiz 3; -edit paragraph; -read SSR novel

                       Homework: read SSR novel

Friday (A): -Vocabulary Quiz 3; -edit paragraph; -read SSR novel

                       Homework: read SSR novel

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October 16 - 20

 

Objectives: -edit sentences for grammatical conventions; -identify poetic forms; -identify sensory images in a poem; -annotate a poem; -correctly define                      and use grade level vocabulary; -identify poetical elements in free verse poems; -identify the function of nouns in a sentence; -identify                              events based on a factual account; -identify poetic elements in a narrative poem

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Monday (A): -DOL 1.3; -Types of Poems foldable notes; -Annotate “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran for sensory imagery; -Vocabulary Unit 3

                     Homework: vocabulary due Wednesday

Tuesday (B):  -DOL 1.3; -Types of Poems foldable notes; -Annotate “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran for sensory imagery; -Vocabulary Unit 3

                     Homework: vocabulary due Thursday

Wednesday (A): -DOL 1.4; -Read/discuss “Lesson of the Moth” and take the reading check; -Grammar: Noun Functions worksheet

                    Homework: complete noun functions worksheet

Thursday (B): -DOL 1.4; -Read/discuss “Lesson of the Moth” and take the reading check; -Grammar: Noun Functions worksheet

                    Homework: complete noun functions worksheet

Friday (B): -DOL 1.5: Read and discuss "Paul Revere's Ride"; -take reading check; -read nonfiction article on Paul Revere and answer questions; -                                 discuss differences between the poem and the nonfiction article

                       Homework: study for vocabulary quiz; read SSR novel

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October 9 - 13

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Objectives:    -edit sentences for grammatical conventions; -review tone and mood; -identify plot, character, mood and tone in a short story

Monday:         -HOLIDAY

Tuesday:        -Tone / Mood notes; -Tone / Mood small group activity; -make revisions on essay

                        Homework: final copy of "Last Leaf" essay due Thursday

Wednesday:   -Tone / Mood notes; -Tone / Mood small group activity; -make revisions on essay

                        Homework: final copy of "Last Leaf" essay due Friday

Thursday:       -Read/discuss “The Tell-Tale Heart” and take reading check; -Read another story (Monkey’s Paw, Hitchhiker, Woman in the Snow,                                       Battleground) and create a plot diagram “book”

                        Homework:Read SSR novel

Friday:            -Read/discuss “The Tell-Tale Heart” and take reading check; -Read another story (Monkey’s Paw, Hitchhiker, Woman in the Snow,                                       Battleground) and create a plot diagram “book”

                         Homework:Read SSR novel

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October 2 - 6

 

Objectives: -review the 3 types of irony; -read/discuss a short story; -identify plot, characterization, and literary elements in the story; -create a rubric                        for writing; -write an analysis paper; -peer evaluate writing; -correctly define and use grade-level vocabulary; -correctly identify and use                          types of verbs

Monday (A):         -Video: types of Irony (TED Talks); -Read “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry; -Take the reading check for the story; -Video version of the                                     story (how different?)

                              Homework: study for Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz on Friday

Tuesday (B):       -Create rubric for grading analysis paper; -With a partner, write an analysis of the use of irony in “The Last Leaf”; -Peer evaluate                                        papers using student created rubric

                            Homework: study for Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz on Thursday

Wednesday (A):  -Create rubric for grading analysis paper; -With a partner, write an analysis of the use of irony in “The Last Leaf”; -Peer evaluate                                        papers using student created rubric

                            Homework: study for Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz on Friday

Thursday (B):     -QUIZ: Vocabulary Unit 2; -Grammar: worksheet reviewing action and linking verbs

                            Homework: complete grammar if necessary

Friday (A):         -QUIZ: Vocabulary Unit 2; -Grammar: worksheet reviewing action and linking verbs

                            Homework: complete grammar if necessary

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September 25 - 29

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Objectives: -write grammatically correct sentences; -define and identify types of irony; -write a grammatically correct paragraph; -analyze how characters impact the plot of a novel; -analyze conflict in a novel; -define and use grade level vocabulary; -identify character, conflict, plot, irony, and literary elements in a short story

Monday (A):         Book Fair ; -Interactive notes on irony; -Irony practice worksheet; -Warm-ups assessment

                                Homework: irony worksheet; finish SSR novel by Wednesday and bring to class

Tuesday (B):        Book Fair; -SSR Assessment; -Pick up and work on Vocabulary Unit 2

                                Homework:Vocabulary 2 worksheets due Thursday

Wednesday (A):   SSR Assessment; -Pick up and work on Vocabulary Unit 2

                                Homework: Vocabulary 2 worksheets due Monday

Thursday (B):       Interactive notes on irony; -Irony practice worksheet; -Warm-ups assessment

                                Homework: irony worksheet

Friday (B):           Read/discuss “The Last Leaf”; -Take reading check;

                                Homework:  BREATHE the first six weeks is over!                             

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September 18 - 22

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Objectives:  -review grammatical conventions; -correctly define and use grade level vocabulary; -read for character development;-identify characters and plot in a story; -write an analysis of a character; -write a correctly formatted paragraph; -correctly define and identify literary terms

Monday (A):      -QUIZ: Vocabulary Unit 1; -Edit Blues Poem; -Read/discuss “The Ransom of Red Chief”

                           Homework: final copy of blues poem (typed and illustrated) due Wednesday; -study for literary terms test

Tuesday (B):     -QUIZ: Vocabulary Unit 1; -Edit Blues Poem; -Discuss “The Ransom of Red Chief” and take reading check; "Red Chief" character analysis

                           Homework: final copy of blues poem (typed and illustrated) due Thursday; -study for literary terms test

Wednesday (A): -Grammar: parts of speech review worksheet; -”Red Chief” reading check; -”Red Chief” Character analysis essay

                             Homework: Study for literary terms test

Thursday (B):    -TEST: Literary Terms; -Pick up vocab. Unit 2; -work on character analysis

                           Homework: -Character analysis (typed) is due Tuesday; -vocabulary due Thursday; -complete reading SSR novel

Friday (A):        -TEST: Literary Terms; -Pick up vocab. Unit 2; -work on character analysis

                          Homework: -Character analysis (typed) is due Monday; -vocabulary due Wednesday; -complete reading SSR novel

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September 11 - 15

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Objectives: The students will: -review grammatical conventions; -read for character development; -identify characters and plot in a story; -follow a formula to write a poem; -correctly identify parts of speech; -read silently

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Monday (A) :       -IN notes: types of characters; -Read/discuss “Treasure of Lemon Brown”; -Take reading check if time allows

                            Homework: read SSR novel

Tuesday (B) :     -IN notes: types of characters; -Read/discuss “Treasure of Lemon Brown”; -Take reading check if time allows

                            Homework: read SSR novel

Wednesday (A) : -Listen to a blues song; -Discuss the formatting of a blues song; -Writer’s workshop: blues poem

                             Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Monday

Thursday (B) :     -Listen to a blues song; -Discuss the formatting of a blues song; -Writer’s workshop: blues poem

                             Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Tuesday

Friday (B) :         -Grammar: parts of speech review worksheet; -Read/discuss “The Ransom of Red Chief” and take reading check if time allows

                         Homework: literary elements in "Ransom of Red Chief" worksheet

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September 5 - 8

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Objectives: -read silently; -practice  grammar skills; -use text evidence to support an opinion;-identify events and characters in a novel; -define

and use grade level vocabulary

Monday:              HOLIDAY

Tuesday (B):       -IN notes: character traits; -Chains: small group activity

                          Homework: none

Wednesday (A):  -Chains reading test; -pick up vocabulary  lesson 1

                             Homework: vocabulary worksheets due Monday,9/11

Thursday (B):     -Chains reading test; -pick up vocabulary  lesson 1

                             Homework: vocabulary worksheets due Tuesday, 9/12

Friday (A):          -IN notes: character traits; -Chains: small group activity

                          Homework: none

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August 28 - September 1

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Objectives: The students will: -identify and define the elements of a plot sequence; -write a creative ending to a story; -identify correct procedures for class; -log into Google to reset passwords and Classroom; -identify parts of speech and their functions; -read and follow directions

Monday (A):         -Review plot elements; -Read/discuss “The Elevator”; -Write the ending to the story

                              Homework: complete the ending to the story, due Wednesday (bonus points for typing)

Tuesday (B):       -Computers: -reset Google password; -log into Classroom; -take reading survey; -Following Instructions "quiz"

                              Homework: review class expectations for quiz on Friday

Wednesday (A):  -Library checkout; -Expectations quiz; Computers: -reset Google password; -log into Classroom; -take reading survey; -Grammar

                             pretest

                             Homework: Bring Chains next week

Thursday (B):     -Library Checkout; -Review plot elements; -Read/discuss “The Elevator”; Write the ending to the story

                          Homework: review for class expectations quiz

Friday (B):         -Expectations quiz; -Grammar pretest; -Read

                            Homework: Bring Chains next week

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August 21 - 25

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Objectives: The students will . . . -become familiar with class expectations, -write a cooperative story, -review literary terms, -analyze a short piece for plot   

Monday:               Teacher Workday

Tuesday:              Teacher Workday

Wednesday (A) :  -Introductions; -Make a cat activity; -Expectations/SSR (”quiz” on Aug. 31); -Round Robin writing

                               Homework: -have Chains novel by Aug. 28

Thursday (B):      -Introductions; -Make a cat activity; -Expectations/SSR (”quiz” on Aug. 31); -Round Robin writing

                                Homework: -have Chains novel by Aug. 29

Friday (A) :          -Warm-up: brain puzzle; -review literary terms; -listen to and discuss “The Elevator"; -write the falling action and resolution to the                                         story

                               Homework: Relax and recharge!

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