Independent Reading Record for Trimester 3 Click here to connect to Connect Ed/Studysync
Vocabulary Quiz Schedule
Research Project Point Sheet
Research Project Planner
Rick Project
Week of June 5
M: Review for the final benchmark exam.
T: 3rd hour - Review for the final benchmark exam.
5th hour does not meet today.
W: 3rd hour - Take the final benchmark exam.
5th hour - Review for the final benchmark exam.
R: Half-day for students
3rd hour does not meet today.
5th hour - Take the final benchmark exam.
F: Half-day for students - Last day of school - Make-up time for final benchmark exams
Week of 5-29
M: No school
T: Finish the puffer fish article summary.
W: Review text structure.
R: Read and discuss "Jellyfish" by Sarah Kay.
F: Fill out and turn in your reading record for week 11. Study vocab on Quizlet for the final exam. Read your novel.
Week of 5-22
M: Introduce Vocab 21. There won't be a separate quiz for this lesson, but it will be on the final benchmark exam.
T: Review credible sources and in-text citations. Review and reflect on "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" RESPONSES.
W-R: Writing a summary.
F: Take the STAR reading test to find your reading level. Click here for STAR test directions. Turn in reading record weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-15
M: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin - read, annotate, and discuss.
T: Sub today. Complete an assignment on climax.
W-R: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin. Complete and submit the "think" questions 1 to 3.
F: Half-day today - Fill out reading record week 9. Take the Vocab 20 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-8
M: Introduce Vocab 20.
T-W: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin.
R: Sub today. Complete an assignment on plot and p. 228 of the Vocab 20 packet.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-1
M: Studysync - Informational Text Skills assignment from "Mother Jones..."
T-W: Take the M-STEP (state mandated testing).
R: Finish the M-Step, then read your novel or do your Vocab 19 packet.
F: Take the Vocab 19 quiz. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 4-24
M: Introduce Vocab 19. Finish and submit the Mother Jones first read questions 1 to 3 (Just put an X in the response for questions 4 & 5).
T-W: Review Mother Jones first read questions. Use the R.A.C.E. strategy to respond to short answer questions.
R: Studysync assignment - Close reading of Mother Jones.
F: Fill out and turn in reading record weeks 5 & 6. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 4-17
Note: Sign up in class to present your research video in April or May.
M: Begin "Justice Served" in Studysync.
T: Review your everyday horror stories from last trimester.
W: Studysync assignment - First reading of "Mother Jones: Fierce Fighter for Workers' Rights," parts 1 & 2
R: Studysync assignment - First reading of "Mother Jones: Fierce Fighter for Workers' Rights," part 3
F: Vocab 18 quiz. Read your novel in the library. Fill out reading record week 5.
Week of 4-10
M: Introduce Vocab 18.
T: Introduce the Studysync program. Practice logging in and navigating the system.
W: Substitute teacher today - Complete practice sheets on conflict.
R: Begin "Justice Served" in Studysync.
F: (Half-day) Turn in reading record weeks 3 & 4. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 3-27
M-T: Work on your research project video.
W: Fill out reading record week 3. Take the Vocab 17 quiz. Finish your research project video. Read your novel in the library.
R-F: Spring break. School resumes on Monday. April 10.
Week of 3-20
M: Work on your research project video in the library.
T: Introduce Vocab 17.
W: Demonstrate how to create a works cited page. Work on your research project video in the library.
R: M-STEP testing practice. Read your novel in the library.
F: Turn in reading record weeks 1 & 2. Work on your research project video and/or read your novel in the library.
Name the file like this: LastName FirstName Hour Title. Share the file with me at [email protected].
Week of 3-13
M: Trimester 3 starts today. Write the script (report) for your research project video.
T: Plan and get photos, graphics, and videos for your research project video.
W: Record the audio for your research project video.
R: Assemble and edit your research project video.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Take the Vocab 16 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 3-6
M: Last day to search for information on your research topic and take notes. Click here for the note taking guide. Click here for a different version of the note taking guide from Ms. Sajdak in Google Docs.
T: Introduce and practice identifying text structures. Identify the most interesting relevant information in your research notes.
W: Substitute teacher today - Introduce Vocab 16.
R: Organize the information you will use from your research notes. Write the script/report for your research project video.
F: Review adjectives. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-27
M: Generate questions and identify credible sources for your research topic. Click here for the Web Site Evaluation Sheet.
T: Demonstrate and practice taking research notes from sources and recording MLA citation information.
W-R: Search for information on your research topic and take notes. Click here for the note taking guide. Click here for a different version of the note taking guide from Ms. Sajdak in Google Docs.
F: Take the Vocab 15 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-20
M: Half day today. Print a copy of your everyday horror story, label an example of showing and of figurative language, and turn it in.
NOTE: Keep your story file in Google Docs in case you need it.
T: Introduce Vocab 15.
W: Introduce how to research a topic using an abridged version of Starlee Kine's Mystery Show - Case #2 - Britney. Click here for the question sheet.
R: Introduce the Mystery Research Project and choose a topic. Click here for the research project task organizer.
F: Review verbs. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-13
M: Finish your everyday horror story rough draft.
T: Proofread your short story and get feedback for improvements.
W: Finish and turn in a paper copy of your everyday horror story.
R: Substitute teacher today. Complete an assignment on characterization.
F: Take the Vocab 14 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 9. Read your novel.
Week of 2-6
M: Introduce Vocab 14
T: Share your plot outline or diagram with the class.
W: Write a first draft of your everyday horror story. Click here for the point sheet.
R: Add showing (sensory language), dialogue, and figurative language to your everyday horror story.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 1-30
M-T: Write a character sketch for your everyday horror story.
W: Make a plot outline for your everyday horror story.
R: Use word solving strategies from Vocab 13.
F: Take the Vocab 13 quiz. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 1-23 (Exam Week continued)
M: 5th hour - Take the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
3rd hour does not meet today.
T: Finish reading "Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King. Create a plot outline.
W: Introduce Vocab 13.
R: Analyze"Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King to determine the theme and write a paragraph explaining the theme.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 5 & 6. Read you novel in the library.
Week of 1-16 (Exam Week)
M: 3rd & 5th hours - Read and analyze "Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King.
T: Snow day
W: 3rd hour - Review for the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
5th hour does not meet today.
R: 3rd hour - Take the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
5th hour - Review for the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
F: This class does not meet today.
Week of 1-9
M: Review sentence types (simple, compound, complex) and how to avoid run-on sentences.
T: Snow day
W: Introduce and practice correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. Review how to write a title.
R: Snow day. (Take the Vocab 9 quiz. Fill out reading record week 4 and turn it in. Read your novel in the library.)
NOTE: Due to exams, we will not take the vocab quiz on Friday. We'll talk about it in class.
F: Read and analyze the Foreword to Night Shift (abridged) by Stephen King. Click here for the question sheet.
Week of 1-2
M: Still Christmas break
T: Introduce Vocab 9.
W: Review persuasive essays. Review apostrophes and there/their/they're.
R: Take a practice quiz on apostrophes and there/their/they're. Based on the strengths and weaknesses of your persuasive essay, make a writing goal for your next paper.
F: Take a quiz on apostrophes and there/their/they're. Fill out reading record week 3. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 12-19
M: Read and analyze "Random Sample" by T. P. Caravan. Click here for the question sheet.
T: Take the Vocab 8 quiz. Finish the "Random Sample" questions.
W: Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're.
R-F: Christmas break. Build a snowman and read a lot.
Week of 12-12
M: Snow day
T: Take the capital letter quiz. Introduce Vocab 8.
W: Take the STAR reading test to find your reading level. Click here for STAR test directions. Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession: Click here for Laura McClure's video on apostrophes. Read and complete Unit 6, Apostrophes in Contractions, and check your answers here.
R: Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're. Click here for Two-Point-Four's video on apostrophes. Read and complete Unit 7, Plurals and Singular Possessives, and check your answers.
F: Fill out reading record week 2 and turn it in. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're.
Week of 12-5
M: Get the new reading record. Make a new seating chart. Make your assessment portfolio. Practice using capital letters.
T: Find the plot in the Pixar short film "For the Birds." Practice capital letters.
W: Find the plot in the Pixar short film "One Man Band."
R: Practice capital letters.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Take the Vocab 7 quiz. Read a challenging novel in the library.
Still working on your persuasive essay? Here's the persuasive essay packet. Here are the instructions on citations.
Come to Seminar if you need help.
Week of 11-28 (This is the last week of Trimester 1.)
M: Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 11 & 12. Introduce Vocab 7.
T: Make an appositive flip book.
W: Find the plot in a Far Side cartoon (continued from 11-17).
R: Find the plot in a David Lubar story.
F: Grammar practice. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 11-21
M: Take the Vocab 6 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
T: Word-solving strategies. Review Vocab 4 to 6.
Week of 11-14
M: Introduce Vocab 6.
T: Practice using commas.
W: Take the practice comma quiz. Based on the results, make a list of comma rules to practice by Friday. Make a social contract.
R: Introduce literary terms. Find the plot in a Far Side cartoon. Click here for the cartoons.
F: Take the comma quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 11-7
M: Practice using commas with a comma quiz game.
T: Practice commas by writing from a model. Click here to submit your sentence.
W-R: Read and analyze "Gone Fishing" from EC Comics: page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6
Click here for the assignment sheet. Click here for a website with the whole story.
F: Take the Vocab 5 quiz. Turn in reading record for weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week 0f 10-31
M: Read and analyze the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. Click here for the assignment. Click here for the text. Click here for the characterization chart. Click here for the audio files: 1 2 3 4.
T: Make-up day. Finish your persuasive essay. Take any quizzes you missed. If you are all caught up, read your novel or bring work from another class.
W: Introduce Vocab 5.
R: Practice using commas.
F: Practice using commas. Fill out week 9 of your reading record. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-24
M-T: Check the structure of your persuasive essay with the persuasive essay structure sheet. Type your persuasive essay in Google Docs. Print your persuasive essay, underline your thesis/claim (it must be at the end of the 1st paragraph), and discuss it with me.
W: Revise your persuasive essay. Pages 16-19, 21 of the persuasive essay packet.
R: Type and print the final version of your persuasive essay and turn it in to me.
F: Take the Vocab 4 quiz. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-17
M: Introduce Vocab 4. Practice word-solving strategies.
T: Finish writing the reason paragraphs of you persuasive essay- page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
W: Write the counterargument and rebuttal paragraph of your persuasive essay - page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
R: Write the concluding paragraph of your persuasive essay - pages 13-14 of the persuasive essay packet. Type the first draft of your whole persuasive essay in Google Docs.
F: Practice comma rules. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-10
M: Write two versions of the first paragraph of your persuasive essay - page 12 of the persuasive essay packet.
T: Introduce comma rules. Learn how to do research for your persuasive essay.
W: Take the subject and predicate quiz. Do research for your persuasive essay.
R: Take the Vocab 3 quiz. Begin to write your middle paragraphs for the persuasive essay - page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Substitute teacher today. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 5 & 6. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-3
M: Introduce Vocab 3.
T-R: Choose a topic and plan the arguments for your persuasive essay - pages 5 to 11 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Grammar practice - subjects and predicates. Fill out your reading record for week 5.
Week of 9-26
M: Read and analyze a persuasive essay, a letter from Mr. Duyck.
T: Read and analyze a persuasive essay, "Come On, Just Open the Door This Once."
W-R: Plan your persuasive essay - pages 1 to 4 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Grammar practice: subjects and predicates. Turn in independent reading record weeks 3 and 4. Take the Vocab 2 quiz.
Week of 9-19
M: Introduce Vocab 2.
T: Review editorial analysis from last Thursday.
W: Substitute teacher today. Complete word-solving skills activities from Vocab 1 and Vocab 2 practice sheets.
R: Substitute teacher today. Complete literary term practice sheets on setting.
F: Grammar practice. Fill out reading record week 3. Read your novel for 30 minutes.
Week of 9-12
M: Introduce Vocab 1.
T-W: Read and analyze the editorial "Forget Zhu Zhu Hamsters, Classic Toys Have Real Staying Power" by Nancy Gibbs.
R: Take the STAR test to determine your reading level. We'll take it again in December to see how you have grown. Read and analyze an editorial.
F: Take the Vocab 1 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 2 and turn it in.
Week of 9-5
T: Discuss class details. Pass out and explain reading expectations and the Independent Reading Record.
Click here for the syllabus.
Click here for a Powerpoint about the class.
W: Take the midterm pretest.
R: Make a seating chart. Demonstrate how to find a novel that is right for you.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Do quickwrite #1. Read book reviews and make a list of novels you might enjoy.
Vocabulary Quiz Schedule
Research Project Point Sheet
Research Project Planner
Rick Project
Week of June 5
M: Review for the final benchmark exam.
T: 3rd hour - Review for the final benchmark exam.
5th hour does not meet today.
W: 3rd hour - Take the final benchmark exam.
5th hour - Review for the final benchmark exam.
R: Half-day for students
3rd hour does not meet today.
5th hour - Take the final benchmark exam.
F: Half-day for students - Last day of school - Make-up time for final benchmark exams
Week of 5-29
M: No school
T: Finish the puffer fish article summary.
W: Review text structure.
R: Read and discuss "Jellyfish" by Sarah Kay.
F: Fill out and turn in your reading record for week 11. Study vocab on Quizlet for the final exam. Read your novel.
Week of 5-22
M: Introduce Vocab 21. There won't be a separate quiz for this lesson, but it will be on the final benchmark exam.
T: Review credible sources and in-text citations. Review and reflect on "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" RESPONSES.
W-R: Writing a summary.
F: Take the STAR reading test to find your reading level. Click here for STAR test directions. Turn in reading record weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-15
M: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin - read, annotate, and discuss.
T: Sub today. Complete an assignment on climax.
W-R: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin. Complete and submit the "think" questions 1 to 3.
F: Half-day today - Fill out reading record week 9. Take the Vocab 20 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-8
M: Introduce Vocab 20.
T-W: Studysync - First reading of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap" by Albert Marrin.
R: Sub today. Complete an assignment on plot and p. 228 of the Vocab 20 packet.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 5-1
M: Studysync - Informational Text Skills assignment from "Mother Jones..."
T-W: Take the M-STEP (state mandated testing).
R: Finish the M-Step, then read your novel or do your Vocab 19 packet.
F: Take the Vocab 19 quiz. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 4-24
M: Introduce Vocab 19. Finish and submit the Mother Jones first read questions 1 to 3 (Just put an X in the response for questions 4 & 5).
T-W: Review Mother Jones first read questions. Use the R.A.C.E. strategy to respond to short answer questions.
R: Studysync assignment - Close reading of Mother Jones.
F: Fill out and turn in reading record weeks 5 & 6. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 4-17
Note: Sign up in class to present your research video in April or May.
M: Begin "Justice Served" in Studysync.
T: Review your everyday horror stories from last trimester.
W: Studysync assignment - First reading of "Mother Jones: Fierce Fighter for Workers' Rights," parts 1 & 2
R: Studysync assignment - First reading of "Mother Jones: Fierce Fighter for Workers' Rights," part 3
F: Vocab 18 quiz. Read your novel in the library. Fill out reading record week 5.
Week of 4-10
M: Introduce Vocab 18.
T: Introduce the Studysync program. Practice logging in and navigating the system.
W: Substitute teacher today - Complete practice sheets on conflict.
R: Begin "Justice Served" in Studysync.
F: (Half-day) Turn in reading record weeks 3 & 4. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 3-27
M-T: Work on your research project video.
W: Fill out reading record week 3. Take the Vocab 17 quiz. Finish your research project video. Read your novel in the library.
R-F: Spring break. School resumes on Monday. April 10.
Week of 3-20
M: Work on your research project video in the library.
T: Introduce Vocab 17.
W: Demonstrate how to create a works cited page. Work on your research project video in the library.
R: M-STEP testing practice. Read your novel in the library.
F: Turn in reading record weeks 1 & 2. Work on your research project video and/or read your novel in the library.
Name the file like this: LastName FirstName Hour Title. Share the file with me at [email protected].
Week of 3-13
M: Trimester 3 starts today. Write the script (report) for your research project video.
T: Plan and get photos, graphics, and videos for your research project video.
W: Record the audio for your research project video.
R: Assemble and edit your research project video.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Take the Vocab 16 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 3-6
M: Last day to search for information on your research topic and take notes. Click here for the note taking guide. Click here for a different version of the note taking guide from Ms. Sajdak in Google Docs.
T: Introduce and practice identifying text structures. Identify the most interesting relevant information in your research notes.
W: Substitute teacher today - Introduce Vocab 16.
R: Organize the information you will use from your research notes. Write the script/report for your research project video.
F: Review adjectives. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-27
M: Generate questions and identify credible sources for your research topic. Click here for the Web Site Evaluation Sheet.
T: Demonstrate and practice taking research notes from sources and recording MLA citation information.
W-R: Search for information on your research topic and take notes. Click here for the note taking guide. Click here for a different version of the note taking guide from Ms. Sajdak in Google Docs.
F: Take the Vocab 15 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-20
M: Half day today. Print a copy of your everyday horror story, label an example of showing and of figurative language, and turn it in.
NOTE: Keep your story file in Google Docs in case you need it.
T: Introduce Vocab 15.
W: Introduce how to research a topic using an abridged version of Starlee Kine's Mystery Show - Case #2 - Britney. Click here for the question sheet.
R: Introduce the Mystery Research Project and choose a topic. Click here for the research project task organizer.
F: Review verbs. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 2-13
M: Finish your everyday horror story rough draft.
T: Proofread your short story and get feedback for improvements.
W: Finish and turn in a paper copy of your everyday horror story.
R: Substitute teacher today. Complete an assignment on characterization.
F: Take the Vocab 14 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 9. Read your novel.
Week of 2-6
M: Introduce Vocab 14
T: Share your plot outline or diagram with the class.
W: Write a first draft of your everyday horror story. Click here for the point sheet.
R: Add showing (sensory language), dialogue, and figurative language to your everyday horror story.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 1-30
M-T: Write a character sketch for your everyday horror story.
W: Make a plot outline for your everyday horror story.
R: Use word solving strategies from Vocab 13.
F: Take the Vocab 13 quiz. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 1-23 (Exam Week continued)
M: 5th hour - Take the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
3rd hour does not meet today.
T: Finish reading "Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King. Create a plot outline.
W: Introduce Vocab 13.
R: Analyze"Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King to determine the theme and write a paragraph explaining the theme.
F: Turn in your reading record for weeks 5 & 6. Read you novel in the library.
Week of 1-16 (Exam Week)
M: 3rd & 5th hours - Read and analyze "Battleground" (abridged) by Stephen King.
T: Snow day
W: 3rd hour - Review for the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
5th hour does not meet today.
R: 3rd hour - Take the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
5th hour - Review for the Midterm Benchmark Exam.
F: This class does not meet today.
Week of 1-9
M: Review sentence types (simple, compound, complex) and how to avoid run-on sentences.
T: Snow day
W: Introduce and practice correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. Review how to write a title.
R: Snow day. (Take the Vocab 9 quiz. Fill out reading record week 4 and turn it in. Read your novel in the library.)
NOTE: Due to exams, we will not take the vocab quiz on Friday. We'll talk about it in class.
F: Read and analyze the Foreword to Night Shift (abridged) by Stephen King. Click here for the question sheet.
Week of 1-2
M: Still Christmas break
T: Introduce Vocab 9.
W: Review persuasive essays. Review apostrophes and there/their/they're.
R: Take a practice quiz on apostrophes and there/their/they're. Based on the strengths and weaknesses of your persuasive essay, make a writing goal for your next paper.
F: Take a quiz on apostrophes and there/their/they're. Fill out reading record week 3. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 12-19
M: Read and analyze "Random Sample" by T. P. Caravan. Click here for the question sheet.
T: Take the Vocab 8 quiz. Finish the "Random Sample" questions.
W: Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're.
R-F: Christmas break. Build a snowman and read a lot.
Week of 12-12
M: Snow day
T: Take the capital letter quiz. Introduce Vocab 8.
W: Take the STAR reading test to find your reading level. Click here for STAR test directions. Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession: Click here for Laura McClure's video on apostrophes. Read and complete Unit 6, Apostrophes in Contractions, and check your answers here.
R: Use apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're. Click here for Two-Point-Four's video on apostrophes. Read and complete Unit 7, Plurals and Singular Possessives, and check your answers.
F: Fill out reading record week 2 and turn it in. Use the correct form of there, their, and they're.
Week of 12-5
M: Get the new reading record. Make a new seating chart. Make your assessment portfolio. Practice using capital letters.
T: Find the plot in the Pixar short film "For the Birds." Practice capital letters.
W: Find the plot in the Pixar short film "One Man Band."
R: Practice capital letters.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Take the Vocab 7 quiz. Read a challenging novel in the library.
Still working on your persuasive essay? Here's the persuasive essay packet. Here are the instructions on citations.
Come to Seminar if you need help.
Week of 11-28 (This is the last week of Trimester 1.)
M: Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 11 & 12. Introduce Vocab 7.
T: Make an appositive flip book.
W: Find the plot in a Far Side cartoon (continued from 11-17).
R: Find the plot in a David Lubar story.
F: Grammar practice. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 11-21
M: Take the Vocab 6 quiz. Read your novel in the library.
T: Word-solving strategies. Review Vocab 4 to 6.
Week of 11-14
M: Introduce Vocab 6.
T: Practice using commas.
W: Take the practice comma quiz. Based on the results, make a list of comma rules to practice by Friday. Make a social contract.
R: Introduce literary terms. Find the plot in a Far Side cartoon. Click here for the cartoons.
F: Take the comma quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 11. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 11-7
M: Practice using commas with a comma quiz game.
T: Practice commas by writing from a model. Click here to submit your sentence.
W-R: Read and analyze "Gone Fishing" from EC Comics: page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6
Click here for the assignment sheet. Click here for a website with the whole story.
F: Take the Vocab 5 quiz. Turn in reading record for weeks 9 & 10. Read your novel in the library.
Week 0f 10-31
M: Read and analyze the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. Click here for the assignment. Click here for the text. Click here for the characterization chart. Click here for the audio files: 1 2 3 4.
T: Make-up day. Finish your persuasive essay. Take any quizzes you missed. If you are all caught up, read your novel or bring work from another class.
W: Introduce Vocab 5.
R: Practice using commas.
F: Practice using commas. Fill out week 9 of your reading record. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-24
M-T: Check the structure of your persuasive essay with the persuasive essay structure sheet. Type your persuasive essay in Google Docs. Print your persuasive essay, underline your thesis/claim (it must be at the end of the 1st paragraph), and discuss it with me.
W: Revise your persuasive essay. Pages 16-19, 21 of the persuasive essay packet.
R: Type and print the final version of your persuasive essay and turn it in to me.
F: Take the Vocab 4 quiz. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 7 & 8. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-17
M: Introduce Vocab 4. Practice word-solving strategies.
T: Finish writing the reason paragraphs of you persuasive essay- page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
W: Write the counterargument and rebuttal paragraph of your persuasive essay - page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
R: Write the concluding paragraph of your persuasive essay - pages 13-14 of the persuasive essay packet. Type the first draft of your whole persuasive essay in Google Docs.
F: Practice comma rules. Fill out reading record week 7. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-10
M: Write two versions of the first paragraph of your persuasive essay - page 12 of the persuasive essay packet.
T: Introduce comma rules. Learn how to do research for your persuasive essay.
W: Take the subject and predicate quiz. Do research for your persuasive essay.
R: Take the Vocab 3 quiz. Begin to write your middle paragraphs for the persuasive essay - page 13 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Substitute teacher today. Fill out and turn in your reading record for weeks 5 & 6. Read your novel in the library.
Week of 10-3
M: Introduce Vocab 3.
T-R: Choose a topic and plan the arguments for your persuasive essay - pages 5 to 11 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Grammar practice - subjects and predicates. Fill out your reading record for week 5.
Week of 9-26
M: Read and analyze a persuasive essay, a letter from Mr. Duyck.
T: Read and analyze a persuasive essay, "Come On, Just Open the Door This Once."
W-R: Plan your persuasive essay - pages 1 to 4 of the persuasive essay packet.
F: Grammar practice: subjects and predicates. Turn in independent reading record weeks 3 and 4. Take the Vocab 2 quiz.
Week of 9-19
M: Introduce Vocab 2.
T: Review editorial analysis from last Thursday.
W: Substitute teacher today. Complete word-solving skills activities from Vocab 1 and Vocab 2 practice sheets.
R: Substitute teacher today. Complete literary term practice sheets on setting.
F: Grammar practice. Fill out reading record week 3. Read your novel for 30 minutes.
Week of 9-12
M: Introduce Vocab 1.
T-W: Read and analyze the editorial "Forget Zhu Zhu Hamsters, Classic Toys Have Real Staying Power" by Nancy Gibbs.
R: Take the STAR test to determine your reading level. We'll take it again in December to see how you have grown. Read and analyze an editorial.
F: Take the Vocab 1 quiz. Fill out your reading record for week 2 and turn it in.
Week of 9-5
T: Discuss class details. Pass out and explain reading expectations and the Independent Reading Record.
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W: Take the midterm pretest.
R: Make a seating chart. Demonstrate how to find a novel that is right for you.
F: Fill out reading record week 1. Do quickwrite #1. Read book reviews and make a list of novels you might enjoy.