February 1, 2017 (CCR WEEK) Short Schedule
We identified the meanings of the assigned prefix, suffix, and root pages.
Currently, we are finalizing the memorization of the prefix list. The Test will be Friday.
Constructive Response:
Today, we made R.A.C.E.S patterns in advance of our writing activities for the next few days.
February 2, 2017 (CCR WEEK) Short Schedule
* Supreme Court Nomination, North and South Korea, Volcano in Hawaii
* Book Cover Assignment for our Reading Response this quarter
* Prefix Test Review for tomorrow
* Chapter 7 Intro 1st Period
February 3, 2017
*Prefix Test List #2 ( The prefixes are listed on the score page of the grade shown)
*Folded Book Covers for Book Report
*Chapter 7 History Notes
*Notes: CNN 10
February 6, 2017
*Read
*Vocabulary Words to know: argument, claim, support, textual evidence, relevant, irrelevant, fact, opinion, source, citation, cite, plagiarism, bibliography
*CNN 10 Notes and R.A.C.E.S #2 What kind of problems is NASA facing in preparing a space vehicle into deep space? ( Use your notes from the news on 2/6/17)
You may also copy the transcript to provide evidence by way of quotes or paraphrasing.
February 7, 2017
*Read
* Roots (Attached Document)
* To Tell The Truth R.A.C.E
*Roots Review
February 8, 2017
Roots: 1-20
Gold Rush - Notes
February 9, 2017
Review Roots for tomorrows test
Gold Rush (Continued)
Westward Expansion Reading, annotation and Questions #6 R.A.C.E..
The Cremation of Sam McGee (Poetry) Yukon Gold Rush
Registration Information
February 10, 2017
Registration Forms Collected
Roots Test 1-20 and scoring
Typing R.A.C.E. pages: (1)To Tell the Truth,
(2) ReadWorks: Westward Expansion The California Gold Rush question number six.
(3) Chapter 6 Page 129 Settlement Problems 3 questions in one)
Enter R.A.C.E. on Utah Compose
Review of Annotations on Westward Expansion ( See attachment)
Rephrasing the questions to statement in Chapter 6 Review with an answer imbedded. (page 140)
NOTE: Outside portions should be finished in regard to your BOOK COVER. The Cover is due preferably prior to March 3rd at the beginning of class....THANKS!
February 13-15, 2017
Tomorrow is the last call for registration slips.
Valentine Activities due for grading on Friday:
Valentines Day Unit
* ESSAY: Write a 5 paragraph essay beginning with this sentence: “If I had 3 wishes for Valentine’s Day, they would be…” Explain your unselfish wishes and why you chose these wishes.
* Dictionary Skills: Look up these words in the dictionary an copy the meanings that have to do with Valentine’s Day. Write your own sentence for each word. VALENTINE, HEART, CUPID, LOVE
* POETRY: Find, then copy a Valentine’s Day poem onto a plain sheet of paper. Decorate the paper in Valentine’s Day theme.
* HUMAN HEART: Look up “heart” in an encyclopedia or other reference book. Draw a good picture of a heart on plain paper. Label 8 parts neatly and correctly, then color the heart carefully. On a separate sheet of paper describe how the heart works.
* RECIPE: Copy a good recipe for a Valentine’s Day treat: cake, cookies, candy, jello, etc. Be sure to list all ingredients and directions.
* ALPHABETIZE: List these words in alphabetical order: sweetheart, valentine, happiness, St. Valentine, candy, red, pink, cupid, love, kiss, lace, arrow, heart. (Illustrate each word).
* COMPOSITION: In 5 paragraphs finish this composition. “If I were a Valentine I would like to be sent to _____________ because…” Choose a famous person living or not, be creative, tell why you chose this person.
* ALLITERATION: Using alliteration write a Valentine BLOCK PROSE.
* ART: Make a very special valentine for an adult you know. Thank that person for something he/she has done for you.
HAPPY VALENTINES!
February 16-17th
SKI TRIP FOR PE STUDENTS
Finish Valentines Packet
Turn in Registration Forms
Pair-Share Quiz Roots 21-30
Type: "To Tell the Truth" R.A.C.E.S.
Westward Expansion Essay #6 RACES - SAM BRANNON'S SCHEME
CNN - ARGUMENT ESSAY 2/17/17
HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND! NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! BE SAFE!
February 20, 2017
No School! Presidents' Day
February 21, 2017
Fire Drill
Turn in Valentine Packets
Sentence corrections
Punctuation Marks: Period, Ellipsis,
February 22, 2017
Late Start
Correct Valentine Packet
Temple Grandin - Character Education - Class Discussion
February 23, 2017
Reading
Class Progression: R.A.C.E.S #6 SAM BRANNON,
Prefix Review,
Roots Review,
History Drawing (Reading Comprehension)
February 24, 2017
Reading
R.A.C.E.S. (To be cont.) 50 pts. awarded for participation in completion of the first five questions today.
Check your Comprehension: Questions 1-5
Critical Thinking: Questions 1-5
Evaluate: Question 6
History: Chapter 8 Storyboard
February 27-28
Reading
Chapter 8 Story Board Presentations
Read Works: A Club for Explorers R.A. 1-10
Prefix-Suffix Review: Test Friday
Literature: A Boy and a Man (pg.110) Questions 1-5
Work on BOOK COVER: Due Friday
Informational Text Sage Benchmark Test: Core #3
March 1-2
Spring Pictures
Chapter 8 Questions in Review: 1-11
Finish and Grade Read Works: A Club for Explorers
Roots and Prefix Review for Friday's test
Individual Grade of Valentine Packet
Grade Sam Brannon #6 ( Highlight individual parts R.A.C.E)
March 3
Informational Text Sage Benchmark Test: Core #1 and #2
March 6 *****Wednesday is the last day of 3rd term.*******
Test: Roots/Prefix's
Reading: ReadWorks Paired Text (From the Earth to Outer Space and "Seven Minutes of Terror," Eight Years of Ingenuity)
Note,
The above items cover the following requirements:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.9
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.10
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.6
Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression
March 6,
Prefix/Suffix Test
Bio-Poem
Read Works cont.
Quarter Wrap Up
March 7,
Worker's Holiday - Grades
Read Works cont.
March 8,
Worker's Holiday - Grades
Hello Spring Poem (Adjectives / Compare and Contrast)
March 9-12 Contract Days
March 13-15 (Last Day of the Quarter)
The following are in addition to make-up work in reference to grades 3rd Qarter.
Rotations:
Text Annotation
Yellow Vocabulary Packet
Utah to Go: Assignment for Presentation
Chapter 9: Utah History Pre-Test
Writing (Weekend Essay) Finish, Print, and Paste for Scoring on Utah Compose Score 25
Roots C - Define and Illustrate
Poetry: Acrostic, Syllable Cinquain, Simile
Transitions: Listing
Developing a Strong Conclusion
Informative Essay - Benchmark Analysis
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March 16-17
Rotations: Cont. The following assignments were due and handed in for grading:
Text Annotation
Yellow Vocabulary Packet
Utah to Go: Assignment for Presentation
Ch 9: Utah History Pre-Test
Writing (Weekend Essay) Finish, Print, and Paste for Scoring on Utah Compose Score 25
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March 20, 2017
Read
Poetry NBA Purple Page Argument Format
Grading
Roots "C" Practice
Rotations
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March 21, 2017
NBA Argument 4-Square and Utah Compose: Score 20
Rotations
Read and Answer Questions Works "Battle of the Binge"
Typing NBA Argument Essay to Utah Compose
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March 22, 2017
Good Morning!
Thanks for being on task yesterday. Those of you who were not, now will have a “U” in citizenship for the field-trip. Check your grade to find out if this applies to you.
I was amazed at the scores on Utah Compose in regard to your NBA essay! WOW!!! You really hit it “out of the park” with that one!
Today,
- Read for 10 minutes.
- Write me a note about your reading and what is happening in it. I need at least one paragraph – 5min.
- Write an Onomatopoeia Poem
Plop! Splat! - (2 descriptive Words)
Raindrops clap – (The object + one onomatopoeia)
The roof and tap - (An article + Noun + Conjunction + verb)
The skylight. – ( An article + Noun)
5. Finish your NBA essay if needed.
6. Pick up the green sheet off my front desk. Use your yellow packet to fill in the definitions of each word in the column next to the word.
7. Study for the Roots Pre-Test the last ½ hour of class.
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March 23, 2017
Good Morning! I hope you are having a fantastic day!
YOU are amazing!
Today:
- ReadWorks News Debate: Battle of the Binge questions
- Make a comparison chart Ban or Not to Ban eating contests
- Decide the one in which you agree. Place a star next to it. (Remember, you choose the one with the most relevant information.)
- Pick up a yellow page from the front table and fill it out. On the back side write down the sources and their associated quote.
- Four-square your argument. It must be finished for tomorrow’s typing.
- Poetry: Haiku (Japanese poetry about nature.)
- Spider or Star a noun in nature and add descriptions.
A Rainbow
Curving up, then down
Meeting blue sky and green earth
Melding sun and rain.
The lines consist of: 5, 7, and the last line 5 syllables again. Create your own:
Title:
5 Descriptive Syllables:
7 Descriptive Syllables:
5 Descriptive Syllables:
8. Figures of Speech Poetry: Hyperbole uses exaggeration for a special often humorous, effect. Example: A million degrees on the thermometer, and I still can’t go swimming! Write 4-5 of your own.
9. Personification Poem: Treating a nonhuman subject as if it were a person. (Example: The wind whistles through the trees.
Please write three of your own.
10. Finish anything you need to on the board. If you are finished, begin reading Chapter 9 in the Utah History book.
Thank you!
Have a FANTASTIC day!!!!
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March 24, 2017
Read
Typing the Binge Argument Essay (Score 25) Please do not use pronouns (I, He, She, It, We...etc.), or the words (I think...) and avoid, ("In this essay, I am going to tell you...").
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March 27, 2017
Read
Benchmark Test : Argument Essay
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March 28, 2017
Read
Poetry Book Typing
Update Grades
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March 29, 2017
Chapter 9
Group Presentation Instructions
- Assign readers for your assigned topic
- Write the names of the students on the paper and their assignment.
- Each student will create a drawing on their paper in reference to their assignment reading.
- Include the following:
Main points illustrated on the same side within the border
Turn your paper over and make a paragraph pattern on your individual papers.
Please neatly color your illustrations.
- We will present and record your findings 2nd Period
- Pick up a white packet from the front desk entitled: The Arguments Best Friend.
- Please read the packet and underline and annotate the information. (Please place your packet when finished in the in-box by the door. Thanks!
Upon finishing the above items, you can begin reading.
Thank you,
Have a Super Day!
You are the BEST EVER!
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March 30, 2017
Finish Poems
Top 10 Poem Pick
Casey at the Bat
If there is time..type poetry
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March 31,2017
Review Argument Essay Format:
News Debate: Snowed Out from ReadWorks.org
News Debate: Cell Phone Scramble
Have a super weekend!
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April 3rd ---- Possibility of going on the Field Trip if the weather permits.
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April 4-7---Test Prep. Finish Essay Assignments
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April10-14 Sage
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April 17-21 Spring Break
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April 24
Read
Spring Break Activities - Plot Structures
Racing the sun Packets and reading
Poetry Books
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April 25
Transcontinental Railroad Video and Worksheet
SUU Music Festival
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April 26
Short Schedule ; STAR FINAL TEST
Racing the Sun - Reading
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April 27
History Timeline Presentations
Prefix Pair-Share
Racing the Sun
_________________POETRY BOOKS TUE TOMORROW______________________________
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April 28 POETRY BOOKS DUE!!! :)
Read
D.O.L
10:15-11 AUTHOR IN THE GYM
Suffix Pair-Share
History Timeline
Racing the Sun
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