Monday
In class: Work on Outline for Research Paper
HW: Reading Log #1 (for quarter 2 independent reading book) due tomorrow on Google Classroom, Outline for Research Paper due Wed. 1/7, Newsela #12 ("Music/Taylor Swift") due Friday, finish reading quarter 2 book by 1/23
Tuesday
In class: Review rubric for final draft of research paper, Writing Effective Introduction Paragraphs
HW: Outline for Research Paper due tomorrow, Newsela #12 ("Music/Taylor Swift") due Friday, finish reading quarter 2 book by 1/23
Wednesday
In class: Writing Workshop--draft an effective introduction for your research paper
HW: Finish writing introduction paragraph for research paper (if necessary), Newsela #12 ("Music/Taylor Swift") due Friday, finish reading quarter 2 book by 1/23
Thursday
In class: Writing Coherent Body Paragraphs and Using Transitions
HW: Newsela #12 ("Music/Taylor Swift") due tomorrow, finish reading quarter 2 book by 1/23
Friday
In class: Writing Workshop--draft the body paragraphs of your research paper
HW: Finish writing the body paragraphs for your research paper (if necessary), finish reading quarter 2 book by 1/23
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Sunday, December 21, 2014
December 22-26
Monday
In class: Get set up on Google Classroom and test it out, outline research paper
HW: Read independent reading book for Quarter 2 (due Jan. 23)--Reading Log #1 due Tues. 1/6 on Google Classroom
Tuesday
In class: Science Test in all classes before lunch, then watch It's a Wonderful Life in the afternoon
HW: Read independent reading book for Quarter 2 (due Jan. 23)--Reading Log #1 due Tues. 1/6 on Google Classroom
Wednesday-Friday
No School--HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
In class: Get set up on Google Classroom and test it out, outline research paper
HW: Read independent reading book for Quarter 2 (due Jan. 23)--Reading Log #1 due Tues. 1/6 on Google Classroom
Tuesday
In class: Science Test in all classes before lunch, then watch It's a Wonderful Life in the afternoon
HW: Read independent reading book for Quarter 2 (due Jan. 23)--Reading Log #1 due Tues. 1/6 on Google Classroom
Wednesday-Friday
No School--HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
December 15-19
Monday
In class: Finish taking notes on note cards for research paper
HW: Finish notes for research paper if necessary, Newsela #11 ("School Lunches") due this Friday, read independent reading book (must finish book by 1/23)
Tuesday
In class: Writing a Thesis Statement
HW: Newsela #11 ("School Lunches") due this Friday, read independent reading book (must finish book by 1/23)
Wednesday
In class: Outlining Your Research Paper, organize note cards by category/main idea and begin outlining research paper
HW: Newsela #11 ("School Lunches") due this Friday, read independent reading book (must finish book by 1/23)
Thursday
In class: Finish outline for research paper
HW: Newsela #11 ("School Lunches") due tomorrow, read independent reading book (must finish book by 1/23)
Friday
In class: To Media Center to continue note-taking for Culminating Project
HW: Read independent reading book (must finish book by 1/23)
Friday, December 5, 2014
December 8-12
Monday
In class: Continue creating a source list for Holocaust resisters/rescuers research paper
HW: Finish source list for research paper (if necessary), bring index cards to class tomorrow, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due this Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Tuesday
In class: Review note-taking methods and index card set-up, begin taking notes for research paper
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class on Friday, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Wednesday
In class: Continue taking notes on index cards for the research paper in the Media Center today
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class on Friday, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Thursday
In class: Continue taking notes on index cards for the research paper
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class tomorrow, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due tomorrow, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Friday
In class: Finish taking notes on index cards for the research paper by the end of today's class
HW: Read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
In class: Continue creating a source list for Holocaust resisters/rescuers research paper
HW: Finish source list for research paper (if necessary), bring index cards to class tomorrow, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due this Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Tuesday
In class: Review note-taking methods and index card set-up, begin taking notes for research paper
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class on Friday, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Wednesday
In class: Continue taking notes on index cards for the research paper in the Media Center today
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class on Friday, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due Friday, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Thursday
In class: Continue taking notes on index cards for the research paper
HW: All notes for the research paper should be completed by the end of class tomorrow, Newsela #10 ("Parkour") due tomorrow, read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Friday
In class: Finish taking notes on index cards for the research paper by the end of today's class
HW: Read your independent reading book (must be finished by 1/23)
Saturday, November 29, 2014
December 1-5
Monday
In class: Go to Media Center to learn more about finding sources (for both the research paper and culminating project) and creating an MLA source lists using easybib.com ("Writing & Research in the Digital Age" Lesson 8)
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, bring in index cards for note-taking, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Tuesday
In class: Go to Media Center to learn about note-taking methods: summarizing, paraphrasing, using direct quotations, and setting up note cards ("Writing and Research in the Digital Age" Lessons 9 & 10)
HW: "Paraphrase & Summary" worksheet due tomorrow, Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, bring in index cards tomorrow for note-taking, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Wednesday
In class: Continue to find and evaluate sources, create an MLA source list, and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Thursday
In class: Read and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due tomorrow, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Friday
In class: Continue to read and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
In class: Go to Media Center to learn more about finding sources (for both the research paper and culminating project) and creating an MLA source lists using easybib.com ("Writing & Research in the Digital Age" Lesson 8)
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, bring in index cards for note-taking, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Tuesday
In class: Go to Media Center to learn about note-taking methods: summarizing, paraphrasing, using direct quotations, and setting up note cards ("Writing and Research in the Digital Age" Lessons 9 & 10)
HW: "Paraphrase & Summary" worksheet due tomorrow, Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, bring in index cards tomorrow for note-taking, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Wednesday
In class: Continue to find and evaluate sources, create an MLA source list, and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due this Friday, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Thursday
In class: Read and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Newsela article #9 ("Warm Waters") due tomorrow, find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Friday
In class: Continue to read and take notes using the index card method for the research paper
HW: Find and bring in additional source materials for LA research paper if necessary, Quarter 2 independent reading book must be finished by Jan. 23
Sunday, November 23, 2014
November 24-28
Monday
In class: Read the following sections in the text book and answer the Close Read questions for each: "Evaluating Sources" p. 1071 (no Close Reads for this section), "Evaluate Web Sites" p. 1072, "Evaluate a Nonfiction Book" p. 1073, "Evaluate Newspapers & Periodicals" p. 1074
HW: Independent Reading Book Project due tomorrow--Be ready to present, Finish reading self-selected independent reading book for quarter 2 by January 23
Tuesday
In class: Book Project Presentations
HW: Finish reading self-selected independent reading book for quarter 2 by January 23
Wednesday-Friday
Happy Thanksgiving!
In class: Read the following sections in the text book and answer the Close Read questions for each: "Evaluating Sources" p. 1071 (no Close Reads for this section), "Evaluate Web Sites" p. 1072, "Evaluate a Nonfiction Book" p. 1073, "Evaluate Newspapers & Periodicals" p. 1074
HW: Independent Reading Book Project due tomorrow--Be ready to present, Finish reading self-selected independent reading book for quarter 2 by January 23
Tuesday
In class: Book Project Presentations
HW: Finish reading self-selected independent reading book for quarter 2 by January 23
Wednesday-Friday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 14, 2014
November 17-21
Monday
In class: Set Research Goals for research report on Resistance or Rescue during the Holocaust, begin Narrowing Topic by doing "presearch" in the media center
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due next Tuesday 11/25
Tuesday
In class: Finish narrowing topic for research report/"presearch" in the media center (complete "narrowing topic web")
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due next Tuesday 11/25
Wednesday
In class: "Using a Web Site for Research" quiz, Write Research Questions for report, continue with Research Strategies Workshop in the text book
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due Tuesday 11/25
Thursday
In class: "Using Library Resources" pgs. 1066-1067 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1067, begin "Choosing Nonfiction Sources" pgs. 1068-1069 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1069
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due tomorrow, narrowed topic for culminating project due tomorrow (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due Tuesday 11/25
Friday
In class: "Newspapers & Periodicals" pg. 1070 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1070, review worksheet "Using Reference & Search Tools"
HW: Research Questions for culminating project are due 12/1 (use worksheet given in class)
In class: Set Research Goals for research report on Resistance or Rescue during the Holocaust, begin Narrowing Topic by doing "presearch" in the media center
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due next Tuesday 11/25
Tuesday
In class: Finish narrowing topic for research report/"presearch" in the media center (complete "narrowing topic web")
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due next Tuesday 11/25
Wednesday
In class: "Using a Web Site for Research" quiz, Write Research Questions for report, continue with Research Strategies Workshop in the text book
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due this Friday, narrowed topic for culminating project due this Friday (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due Tuesday 11/25
Thursday
In class: "Using Library Resources" pgs. 1066-1067 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1067, begin "Choosing Nonfiction Sources" pgs. 1068-1069 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1069
HW: Newsela article "quiz" #8 ("Concussions") due tomorrow, narrowed topic for culminating project due tomorrow (use web worksheet), independent reading Holocaust book project due Tuesday 11/25
Friday
In class: "Newspapers & Periodicals" pg. 1070 w/ Close Read questions on pg. 1070, review worksheet "Using Reference & Search Tools"
HW: Research Questions for culminating project are due 12/1 (use worksheet given in class)
Sunday, November 2, 2014
November 3-7
Monday
In class: Begin Research Unit: What is the research process? How can research help me?, review academic vocabulary, research strategies workshop "Finding and Narrowing Your Topic" pgs. 1060-1062, pairs summarize the first 5 stages of the research process, go over Night test #2, collect Night books
HW: Select a new independent reading book for Quarter 2 and tell me what you're reading on Wed., Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due this Friday, No Online Essay due this month
Tuesday
NO SCHOOL-- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday
In class: Research Questions & Topic review worksheet, read and discuss "Searching the Internet" pg. 1063, "Using Specific Keywords and Search Limiters" pair activity
HW: Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due this Friday, Book Project Proposal for Holocaust independent reading book is due this Friday (project/presentation due 11/25), READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
Thursday
In class: Summarize the steps involved in planning and conducting an internet search, "Evaluating Search Engine Results" pg. 1064 w/ Close Read questions
HW: Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due tomorrow, Book Project Proposal for Holocaust independent reading book is due tomorrow (project/presentation due 11/25), READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
Friday
In class: "Exploring Websites" pg. 1065 w/ Close Read questions, pairs find and present a reliable website to use for a given topic
HW: Holocaust Independent Reading Book Project/Presentation is due 11/25, READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
In class: Begin Research Unit: What is the research process? How can research help me?, review academic vocabulary, research strategies workshop "Finding and Narrowing Your Topic" pgs. 1060-1062, pairs summarize the first 5 stages of the research process, go over Night test #2, collect Night books
HW: Select a new independent reading book for Quarter 2 and tell me what you're reading on Wed., Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due this Friday, No Online Essay due this month
Tuesday
NO SCHOOL-- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday
In class: Research Questions & Topic review worksheet, read and discuss "Searching the Internet" pg. 1063, "Using Specific Keywords and Search Limiters" pair activity
HW: Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due this Friday, Book Project Proposal for Holocaust independent reading book is due this Friday (project/presentation due 11/25), READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
Thursday
In class: Summarize the steps involved in planning and conducting an internet search, "Evaluating Search Engine Results" pg. 1064 w/ Close Read questions
HW: Newsela.com reading "quiz" #7 ("Internet HW") due tomorrow, Book Project Proposal for Holocaust independent reading book is due tomorrow (project/presentation due 11/25), READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
Friday
In class: "Exploring Websites" pg. 1065 w/ Close Read questions, pairs find and present a reliable website to use for a given topic
HW: Holocaust Independent Reading Book Project/Presentation is due 11/25, READ new, self-selected independent reading book for Quarter 2, No Online Essay due this month
Sunday, October 26, 2014
October 27-31
Monday
In class: Play "Grudgeball" review game for Wednesday's test on Night
HW: Night Test #2 is on Wednesday (on sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary), Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Tuesday
In class: Argumentative Writing Piece: Why is it important to study/learn about the Holocaust? What valuable lessons can be learned?
HW: Night Test #2 is tomorrow (on sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary), Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Wednesday
In class: Night Test #2 (sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary)
HW: Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Thursday
In class: Begin watching The Devil's Arithmetic
HW: Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due tomorrow, Persuasive online essay #2 due tomorrow, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by tomorrow
Friday
In class: Finish watching The Devil's Arithmetic
HW: Select a new independent reading book of your choice! Tell me what you're reading on Wednesday 11/5
In class: Play "Grudgeball" review game for Wednesday's test on Night
HW: Night Test #2 is on Wednesday (on sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary), Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Tuesday
In class: Argumentative Writing Piece: Why is it important to study/learn about the Holocaust? What valuable lessons can be learned?
HW: Night Test #2 is tomorrow (on sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary), Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Wednesday
In class: Night Test #2 (sections 5-8/pgs. 47-end & vocabulary)
HW: Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due this Friday, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by this Friday
Thursday
In class: Begin watching The Devil's Arithmetic
HW: Newsela.com "Pumpkins" article "quiz" due tomorrow, Persuasive online essay #2 due tomorrow, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by tomorrow
Friday
In class: Finish watching The Devil's Arithmetic
HW: Select a new independent reading book of your choice! Tell me what you're reading on Wednesday 11/5
Saturday, October 18, 2014
October 20-24
Monday
In class: Close reading of section 8 of Night (pgs. 98-end) and discussion
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Tuesday
In class: Finish discussion of final section of Night, begin "Themes in Night" activity
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due this Friday, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be next Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Wednesday
In class: Finish "Themes in Night" activity and present work
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola")due this Friday, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Thursday
In class: Begin watching Oprah's interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due tomorrow, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Friday
In class: Finish watching Oprah's interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz and discuss
HW: TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
In class: Close reading of section 8 of Night (pgs. 98-end) and discussion
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due this Friday, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Tuesday
In class: Finish discussion of final section of Night, begin "Themes in Night" activity
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due this Friday, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be next Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Wednesday
In class: Finish "Themes in Night" activity and present work
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola")due this Friday, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Thursday
In class: Begin watching Oprah's interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz
HW: Newsela.com article "quiz" #5 ("Ebola") due tomorrow, TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Friday
In class: Finish watching Oprah's interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz and discuss
HW: TEST on second half of Night (pgs. 47-end) will be Tuesday 10/28, Persuasive online essay #2 due 10/31, finish reading Holocaust independent reading book by 10/31
Monday, October 13, 2014
October 13-17
Monday
No School--Columbus Day
Tuesday
In class: Review symbolism concepts and add from section 5 of Night, review new vocab. from section 5, begin close reading of section 6 of Night (pgs. 66-84)
HW: Finish reading section 6 of Night (up to pg. 84), Persuasive online essay #1 due tomorrow, read your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri., Oct. 31)
Wednesday
In class: Discuss section 6 of Night in small groups, do section 7 vocab. and review
HW: Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
Thursday
In class: Close reading of section 7 of Night (pgs. 85-97) and discuss
HW: Night section 8 vocab., Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
Friday
In class: Review section 8 vocab. for Night, begin close reading of section 8 of Night (pgs. 98-115)
HW: Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
No School--Columbus Day
Tuesday
In class: Review symbolism concepts and add from section 5 of Night, review new vocab. from section 5, begin close reading of section 6 of Night (pgs. 66-84)
HW: Finish reading section 6 of Night (up to pg. 84), Persuasive online essay #1 due tomorrow, read your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri., Oct. 31)
Wednesday
In class: Discuss section 6 of Night in small groups, do section 7 vocab. and review
HW: Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
Thursday
In class: Close reading of section 7 of Night (pgs. 85-97) and discuss
HW: Night section 8 vocab., Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
Friday
In class: Review section 8 vocab. for Night, begin close reading of section 8 of Night (pgs. 98-115)
HW: Persuasive online essay #2 due Fri. Oct. 31, READ your independent reading book (you must be finished with this book by Fri. Oct. 31)
Sunday, October 5, 2014
October 6-10
Monday
In class: "Then & Now" tour of Auschwitz, Night symbolism group activity
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 due 10/15, Newsela.com article #4 ("Syrian rebels") due this Friday, continue to read your independent reading book for 20 min. a night
Tuesday
In class: Read short story, "The Key Game," and answer questions, read "Letter to Mirele" and write a reaction paragraph, independent reading time
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 due 10/15, Newsela.com article #4 ("Syrian rebels") due this Friday, continue to read your independent reading book for 20 min. a night
Wednesday
In class: Begin close reading of section 5 of Night (pgs. 47-65)
HW: Finish close reading of section 5 of Night (up to pg. 65) for tomorrow, Persuasive online essay #1 due 10/15, Newsela.com article #4 ("Syrian rebels") due this Friday, continue to read your independent reading book for 20 min. a night
Thursday
In class: Discussion of section 5 of Night (pgs. 47-65)
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 due 10/15, Newsela.com article #4 ("Syrian rebels") due tomorrow, continue to read your independent reading book for 20 min. a night
Friday
In class: Holocaust film
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 due 10/15, continue to read your independent reading book for 20 min. a night
Saturday, September 27, 2014
September 29-October 3
Monday
In class: Complete small group discussion of Night (section 3--pgs. 23-40), begin Power Point presentation on "Concentration Camp Experiences" (take notes and make connections to Elie's experience in Night)
HW: Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due tomorrow, Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Tuesday
In class: Finish Power Point presentation on "Concentration Camp Experiences", begin virtual tour of Auschwitz
HW: Night section 4/5 vocab. is due tomorrow, Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Wednesday
In class: Review Night vocab. for sections 4/5, close reading of section 4 (pgs. 41-46) & discuss
HW: Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Thursday
In class: Play "Grudgeball" review game for Friday's test
HW: Night TEST tomorrow (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due tomorrow, Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Friday
In class: Night TEST on sections 1-4 (pgs. 3-46)
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
In class: Complete small group discussion of Night (section 3--pgs. 23-40), begin Power Point presentation on "Concentration Camp Experiences" (take notes and make connections to Elie's experience in Night)
HW: Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due tomorrow, Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Tuesday
In class: Finish Power Point presentation on "Concentration Camp Experiences", begin virtual tour of Auschwitz
HW: Night section 4/5 vocab. is due tomorrow, Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Wednesday
In class: Review Night vocab. for sections 4/5, close reading of section 4 (pgs. 41-46) & discuss
HW: Night TEST on Fri. (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due Fri., Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Thursday
In class: Play "Grudgeball" review game for Friday's test
HW: Night TEST tomorrow (covering sections 1-4/pgs. 3-46), Newsela.com quiz #3 due tomorrow, Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Friday
In class: Night TEST on sections 1-4 (pgs. 3-46)
HW: Persuasive online essay #1 is due 10/15, continue to read your assigned independent reading book for this quarter
Friday, September 19, 2014
September 22-26
Monday
In class: Finish "Closing the Trap" activity in groups, share findings with whole class, activity reflection question and discussion, finish discussion of close reading notes for section 2 of Night
HW: Night section 3 vocab., Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Tuesday
In class: Review section 3 vocab. for Night, begin close reading of section 3 w/sticky notes(pgs. 23-40)
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Wednesday
In class: Finish close reading of section 3 of Night (pgs. 23-40) & discuss
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Thursday
In class: Begin "Concentration Camp Experiences" Power Point Presentation & take notes
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due tomorrow, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Friday
NO SCHOOL--Teacher Workshop Day
In class: Finish "Closing the Trap" activity in groups, share findings with whole class, activity reflection question and discussion, finish discussion of close reading notes for section 2 of Night
HW: Night section 3 vocab., Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Tuesday
In class: Review section 3 vocab. for Night, begin close reading of section 3 w/sticky notes(pgs. 23-40)
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Wednesday
In class: Finish close reading of section 3 of Night (pgs. 23-40) & discuss
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due by this Friday, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Thursday
In class: Begin "Concentration Camp Experiences" Power Point Presentation & take notes
HW: Newsela.com article quiz #2 ("Bad Behavior Online...") due tomorrow, Expository online essay #2 due Tues. 9/30, continue independent reading of Holocaust/WWII book
Friday
NO SCHOOL--Teacher Workshop Day
Saturday, September 13, 2014
September 15-19
Monday
In class: Finish Unit 4 Text Analysis Workshop on Theme and Symbol
HW: Night vocab. (section 1), independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by this Friday, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Tuesday
In class: Background info. on Elie Wiesel and Night, Themes and Symbols to look for in Night, review vocab. for section 1 of Night, read section 1 (pgs. 3-9) and take close reading notes
HW: Night vocab. (section 2), independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by this Friday, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
In class: Finish Unit 4 Text Analysis Workshop on Theme and Symbol
HW: Night vocab. (section 1), independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by this Friday, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Tuesday
In class: Background info. on Elie Wiesel and Night, Themes and Symbols to look for in Night, review vocab. for section 1 of Night, read section 1 (pgs. 3-9) and take close reading notes
HW: Night vocab. (section 2), independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by this Friday, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Wednesday
In class: More info. on ghettos, review section 2 vocab., assign small reading groups, begin close reading of section 2 of Night (pgs. 9-22)
HW: Independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by this Friday, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Thursday
In class: Finish close reading of section 2 of Night (pgs. 9-22) and discuss
HW: Independent reading, first Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by tomorrow, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Friday
In class: "Closing the Trap" rereading activity
HW: Independent reading, second Newsela.com assigned news article and quiz must be submitted by Fri. 9/26, Expository/Informative online essay #2 is due Tues. 9/30
Sunday, September 7, 2014
September 8-12
Monday
In class: NWEA Testing for Mods 1 & 2 (no class for Mods 3 & 4 today)
HW: Pre-Holocaust Photo Project written reflection due Wed., Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15
Tuesday
In class: NWEA Testing for Mods 3 & 4 (no class for Mods 1 & 2 today)
HW: Pre-Holocaust Photo Project written reflection due tomorrow, Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15
Wednesday
In class: (Mods 1 & 2 only today) Discuss and collect the Pre-Holocaust Photo Project reflections, complete a Holocaust "anticipation guide," preview Holocaust unit vocabulary (cloze notes), notes and discussion on events leading to the Holocaust (historical background prior to reading Night), give Newsela.com usernames and passwords
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15, first Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
Thursday
In class: (Mods 3 & 4 only today) see Wednesday's plans
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15, first Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
Friday
In class: Finish notes/discussion on Events Leading to the Holocaust if necessary, begin Unit 4 Text Analysis Workshop on Theme and Symbol pg. 462 (note-taking and close reading practice w/excerpts), pass out independent reading books for first quarter
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Monday! First Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
In class: NWEA Testing for Mods 1 & 2 (no class for Mods 3 & 4 today)
HW: Pre-Holocaust Photo Project written reflection due Wed., Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15
Tuesday
In class: NWEA Testing for Mods 3 & 4 (no class for Mods 1 & 2 today)
HW: Pre-Holocaust Photo Project written reflection due tomorrow, Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15
Wednesday
In class: (Mods 1 & 2 only today) Discuss and collect the Pre-Holocaust Photo Project reflections, complete a Holocaust "anticipation guide," preview Holocaust unit vocabulary (cloze notes), notes and discussion on events leading to the Holocaust (historical background prior to reading Night), give Newsela.com usernames and passwords
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15, first Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
Thursday
In class: (Mods 3 & 4 only today) see Wednesday's plans
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Mon. 9/15, first Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
Friday
In class: Finish notes/discussion on Events Leading to the Holocaust if necessary, begin Unit 4 Text Analysis Workshop on Theme and Symbol pg. 462 (note-taking and close reading practice w/excerpts), pass out independent reading books for first quarter
HW: Expository/Informative online essay due Monday! First Newsela.com article quiz due Fri. 9/19
Sunday, August 31, 2014
September 1-5
Monday
NO SCHOOL--Labor Day
Tuesday
In class: Review online essay scorer requirements and due dates, "Mission to the Moon" activity
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of score and feedback)
Wednesday
In class: Begin Photo Project (Analysis)
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
Thursday
In class: Photo Project (Search for a Match)
HW: Bring printed www.ushmm.org photo w/all required citation and caption information along with your photo match from home to class tomorrow in order to complete the final step of the Photo Project,
First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
Friday
In class: Finish Photo Project (Parallel Posting & Discussion)
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
NO SCHOOL--Labor Day
Tuesday
In class: Review online essay scorer requirements and due dates, "Mission to the Moon" activity
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of score and feedback)
Wednesday
In class: Begin Photo Project (Analysis)
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
Thursday
In class: Photo Project (Search for a Match)
HW: Bring printed www.ushmm.org photo w/all required citation and caption information along with your photo match from home to class tomorrow in order to complete the final step of the Photo Project,
First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
Friday
In class: Finish Photo Project (Parallel Posting & Discussion)
HW: First online Expository/Informative essay using the Holt McDougal Online Essay Scorer is due Mon. 9/15 (remember to type your essay into a Google Doc FIRST and then copy and paste it into the essay scorer program---hand in completed graphic organizer and printout of your score and feedback)
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