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week of 15th thru the 19th - tales from my hood project & intro to the hobbit

10/15/2018

On MONDAY 10/15:
-Students completed D.G.P. Week 4 for Monday-Parts of Speech

-Students recited the Self-Determination Oath by Elaine Maxwell

-Students learned How To Conduct An Interview [w/ powerpoint] in preparation for interview for "Tales From My Hood" Project. Interview is due Friday.

- Students critically thought about the essential question: What Is A Hero? [w/ powerpoint] -- This is the introduction to the novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

-Students completed Anticipation Guide for The Hobbit Worksheet.

Homework: Conduct Interview for "Tales From My Hood" Project. The interview hard copy is due on Friday.

THE GIVER Test week , WEEK OF oct. 1st - oct. 5TH

10/2/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

On MONDAY 10/01:
-Students Reviewed D.G.P. Week 3 for Monday-Parts of Speech

-Students recited the Self-Determination Oath by Elaine Maxwell

-Students reviewed Theme & Symbolism

- Students read the poem Lesson of The Moth w/ worksheet which reviewed Context Clues and introduced 3 new vocab words: conventional, wad, and immolate

Homework: Study for Giver Test 2 by completing and reviewing the Giver Test 2: Study Guide

On TUESDAY 10/02:
-Students recited the "Self-Determination Oath" by Elaine Maxwell

-Students Reviewed D.G.P. Week 3 for Tuesday - Sentence Parts

-Students will complete Ch. 21 Positive & Negative Aspects Group Projects

-Students will review The Giver Test 2 Study Guide

- Students will begin to ponder the Tales From My Hood Project: Part 1

-Students will begin The Giver Movie

Homework: Study for Giver Test 2 by completing and reviewing the Giver Test 2: Study Guide

On WEDNESDAY 10/03:
-Students recited The Self-Determination Oath by Elaine Maxwell

-Students Reviewed D.G.P. Week 3 for Wednesday - Clauses/Sentences Types

-Students turned in their Giver Test 2 - STUDY GUIDE

- Students completed The Giver Test 2

-Students completed Lesson of the Moth activity/Ch. 21 Positive & Negative Aspects Group Projects

Homework: Begin Tales From My Hood project [Take 10 photos, of 5 to 6 places you value, in your neighborhood. You must be in at least 1 photo. YOU MAY NOT PRINT PHOTOS FROM THE INTERNET.]

On THURSDAY 10/04:
-Students recited the "Self-Determination Oath" by Elaine Maxwell

- Students will begin to ponder the Tales From My Hood Project: Part 1

-Students completed Lesson of the Moth activity/Ch. 21 Positive & Negative Aspects Group Projects

-Students watch The Giver film w/ worksheet

Homework: Complete Stage 1 of Tales From My Hood project

On FRIDAY 10/05:
-Students recited the Self-Determination Oath

- Students discuss the development of the Tales From My Hood Project: Part 1

- The Giver Film

Homework: Have A Wonderful Weekend!

THE GIVER - Character's perspective , WEEK OF SEPT. 24TH - SEPT. 28th

9/24/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

On MONDAY 9/24:
-Students completed Ch. 14-17 comprehension questions

-Complete Ch. 18 Comic Strip on Jonas' Changing Perspective

- Students read Ch. 19 of The Giver

Homework: 1st 9 Week Book Project is due this Thursday, Sept. 27th

On TUESDAY 9/25:
-Students recited the "Self-Determination Oath" by Elaine Maxwell

-Students will complete Ch. 19 Journal Reflection which is posted in Google Classroom

-Students completed taking notes on Writing Summaries

- Students read Ch. 20 of The Giver

-Students completed a one paragraph objective summary of Ch. 20 of The Giver

Homework: 1st 9 Week Book Project is due this Thursday, Sept. 27th

THE GIVER - CHARACTER'S PERSPECTIVE , WEEK OF SEPT. 24TH - SEPT. 28TH9/24/2018
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On WEDNESDAY 9/26:
-Students recited The Self-Determination Oath by Elaine Maxwell

-Students completed the comic strip for Ch. 18

- Students completed the Ch. 19 & Ch. 20 Journal Reflection & Summary

-Students read Ch. 21

Homework: 1st 9 Week Book Project is due this Thursday, Sept. 27th

On THURSDAY 9/27:
-Students recited the Self-Determination Oath by Elaine Maxwell

-Students completed taking notes on Writing Summaries using Writing Summaries Powerpoint

- Students completed Ch. 20 One-Paragraph Summary in Google Classroom

-Students completed taking notes on Symbolism using Symbolism Powerpoint

Homework: Begin to study for The Giver Test 2 using The Giver Test 2 - STUDY GUIDE. The test will be next Tuesday, 10/02/18

On FRIDAY:
-Students recited the Self-Determination Oath

-Students read Ch. 22 & 23 of The Giver

- Students studied by completing the Giver Test 2- STUDY GUIDE
[AC - Utopian vs Dystopian Community Presentations]

Homework: Have A Wonderful Weekend!

THE GIVER - theme , WEEK OF SEPT. 17TH - SEPT. 21st

9/17/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

On MONDAY:
-Students reviewed the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Positive Students.

-Students recited the Grammar Songs.

- Students read Ch. 14 of The Giver

- Students completed NEWSELA: Why "Fahrenheit 451" Will Always Be Terrifying

Homework: None

On TUESDAY 9/18:
-Students reviewed the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Positive Students.

-Students will take notes on the literary concept: Theme

- In connection to THEME, students will read Ch. 16 of The Giver

- Students will complete The GIVER VOCAB QUIZ 2

Homework: BE SURE YOU FINISHED NEWSELA: Why "Fahrenheit 451" Will Always Be Terrifying

On WEDNESDAY:
-Students watched video on Theme in Literature to use our audio/visual skills to learn and take notes on the element of theme.

-Students completed taking notes on the element of theme using the Elements of Theme Powerpoint

- Students read Ch. 17 of The Giver

Homework: None

On THURSDAY:
-Students began to complete DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CH.14 & 15

-Students completed taking notes on the element of theme using the Elements of Theme Powerpoint

- Students read Ch. 17 of The Giver

Homework: Study tonight for the retake of The Giver Vocab Quiz 2

On FRIDAY:
-Students began to continued working on DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CH.14, 15, & 16

-Students re-took the The Giver Vocab Quiz 2

- Students read Ch. 18 of The Giver

Homework: Have A Wonderful Weekend!

THE GIVER - CITING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE, WEEK OF SEPT. 10TH - SEPT. 14TH

9/10/2018

On MONDAY:
-Students were given a copy of the GRAMMAR SONGS. We began to recite them for memorization.

-Students completed Monday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. IDENTIFYING THE 8 PARTS OF SPEECH practice through the Monday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 3.

- Students completed Ch. 7-9 CITING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE WORKSHEET

On TUESDAY:
-Students completed TUESDAY D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. SENTENCE PARTS practice through the Tuesday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 3

-We read Ch. 10 of The Giver.

- Students completed The Giver - Ch. 10 CONTEXT CLUES WORKSHEET

ON WEDNESDAY:
-Students completed Wednesday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. CLAUSES/SENTENCE TYPES practice through the Wednesday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 3.

-Student complete the Ch. 10 Quickwrite

-Students create Ch. 11 Graphic Organizer [4 SQUARE] to complete while reading Ch. 11 of The Giver

-We read Ch. 11 of The Giver

On THURSDAY:
-Students completed Thursday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION practice through the Thursday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 3.

-We completed Ch. 11 Quickwrite

-We completed Part 3 of Unit 2 Vocab notes.

-We read as a class Ch. 12 of The Giver

On FRIDAY:
-Students completed Friday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. SENTENCE DIAGRAMMING practice through the Friday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 3.

-Students read Ch. 13 of The Giver

-Students completed the Ch. 13 "Personal Choice" Activity

Homework:
1. Students will create a "Be an Advocate" Poster -- [either a SAMENESS POSTER or CHOICE POSTER]

2. Complete NEWSELA: Why "Fahrenheit 451" Will Always Be Terrifying

The Giver - citing textual evidence, Week of Sept. 4th - Sept. 7th

9/4/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

Activator:
Learning Objective: Is to understand and practice the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students
1. Recite for Understanding the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students

Learning Strategies:
On MONDAY:
NO SCHOOL

ON TUESDAY:
-Students completed MONDAY - Parts of Speech practice through the Monday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 2.

-Student reviewed with Mr. Marc The Giver: Test 1 Study Guide [Test on next Tues., Sept. 4th]

On WEDNESDAY:
-Students completed TUESDAY D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. SENTENCE PARTS practice through the Tuesday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 2.

-We read as a class Ch. 7 of The Giver

-Students completed The Giver Test 1

On THURSDAY:
-Students completed Wednesday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION practice through the Thursday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 2.

-Students reflected on their grade on The Giver Test 1. Students identified at least one area of focus for student growth.

-As a follow up activity to reading Ch. 7 of The Giver, students will summarize Ch. 1 - Ch. 7 of The Giver by developing descriptive chapter titles for Ch. 1 thru Ch. 7

- We recorded 3 new vocabulary words to our Vocab Notes for The Giver.

-We read Ch. 8 & 9 of The Giver

On FRIDAY:
-Students completed Friday D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. SENTENCE DIAGRAMMING practice through the Friday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 2.

-We read Ch. 9 of The Giver

- Students completed Ch. 7-9 CITING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE WORKSHEET

Homework:
1. Complete Descriptive Chapter Titles for Ch. 1 thru Ch. 7
1. Complete NEWSELA: Why "Fahrenheit 451" Will Always Be Terrifying

week of 8/27 - 8/31 - the giver

8/27/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

Activator:
Learning Objective: Is to understand and practice the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students
1. Recite for Understanding the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students

Learning Strategies:
On MONDAY:
-Students began a new program called D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. We read through the MONDAY - Parts of Speech notes. We completed the Monday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 1.

-Students completed Unit 1: "Treasure of Lemon Brown" Vocab Quiz

-We read as a class Ch. 3 of The Giver

On TUESDAY:
-Students continued the new program called D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. We read through the TUESDAY - SENTENCE PARTS notes. We completed the Tuesday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 1.

-Students completed The Giver Chapter 3: Citing the BEST Textual Evidence Worksheet

On WEDNESDAY:
-Students continued the new program called D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. We read through the WEDNESDAY - CLAUSES/SENTENCE TYPES notes. We completed the Wednesday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 1.

-We read aloud as a class, Ch. 4 of The Giver w/ Quickwrite [2 paragraphs]

On THURSDAY:
-Students continued the new program called D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. We read through the THURSDAY - CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION notes. We completed the Thursday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 1.

-Students completed The Giver Ch. 4 Quickwrite [2 paragraphs] and turned it in.

-We reviewed grades on Utopia vs Dystopia Mini Poster, and grades on Unit 1 Vocab Quiz.

- Students stapled together The Giver Worksheet Ch. 1 - Citing Textual Evidence and The Giver Worksheet Ch. 3 - Citing the Best Textual Evidence, and turned it in for a grade.

-Students read Ch. 5 of The Giver, focusing on SETTING - What are the rules, how would they apply to our real world?

On FRIDAY:
-Students continued the new program called D.G.P. - Daily Grammar Practice. We read through the FRIDAY - SENTENCE DIAGRAMMING notes. We completed the Friday Warm UP for D.G.P. Week 1.

-Students read Ch. 6 of The Giver, focusing on SETTING - What are the rules, how would they apply to our real world?

-Students completed a T-Chart of 10 rules within THE COMMUNITY in THE GIVER and how they impact the plot.

-Students read Ch. 7 of The Giver, focusing on SETTING - What are the rules, how would they apply to our real world?

Homework:
1. The Giver: Test 1 Study Guide [Test on next Tues., Sept. 4th]

2. NEWSELA: Why "Fahrenheit 451" Will Always Be Terrifying

WEEK OF AUG. 20TH THRU aUG. 24TH - UTOPIA VS. DYSTOPIA - THE GIVER BY LOIS LOWRY

8/21/2018

ELA RL.7.1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to IDENTIFY CHARACTERISTICS OF DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
2. I am able to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
3. I am able to DESCRIBE CHARACTERS THROUGH DETAILS OF CHARACTERIZATION

Activator:
Learning Objective: Is to understand and practice the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students
1. Recite for Understanding the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students

Learning Strategies:
- On MONDAY, students recorded 3 new vocab words: Utopia, Dystopia, and Dystopian Fiction. Students completed a chart covering the characteristic and themes of a dystopian society which are: Surveillance, Human Intervention in Genetics and Health, Misinformation, and Lack of Individuality. This information was gathered from an article, "Someone Might Be Watching -- An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction".

- On TUESDAY, we began our new novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, which is a model of Dystopian Fiction.

ON Wednesday, we completed the Ch 1. Giver Review Worksheet.

On Thursday: We read Ch. 2 of The Giver. We went online and revised NEWSELA #1 if needed. Then, we completed NEWSELA #2. Last but not least, continued to work on Utopia vs. Dystopia Mini Poster.

ON Friday: The students will read Ch. 2 of The Giver. Students will review Unit Vocab using KAHOOT online interactive game system. Students will begin taking Part 2 of Unit 2 Vocab Notes.

Homework: Complete Utopia vs Dystopia Mini Poster! DON'T FORGET YOUR SNACK DONATION!

week of aug. 13 -17 - personal narratives - setting, characterization & dialogue

8/15/2018

ELA W.7.3 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'USE NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES, SUCH AS DIALOGUE, PACING, AND DESCRIPTION THROUGH DEVELOPING EXPERIENCES, EVENTS, AND/OR CHARACTERS
Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to DEVELOP A LEAD PARAGRAPH AND CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
2. I am able to DEVELOP DIRECT AND INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION THROUGH DETAILS AND DIALOGUE
3. I am able to USE THE WRITING PROCESS TO DEVELOP A FINAL DRAFT OF MY NARRATIVE

Activator:
Learning Objective: Is to understand and practice the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students
1. Recite for Understanding the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students

Learning Strategies:
- On MONDAY, students developed 2 descriptive paragraphs that focus on the "5 Senses" to describe the setting for their narrative.

- On TUESDAY, students are developing a lead paragraph and conclusion paragraph for their narratives.

- On WEDNESDAY, students practiced correctly punctuating dialogue. Students also completed a CHARACTER SKETCH for the main character in their narrative. They finished the class period by infusing dialogue and character details from their CHARACTER SKETCH into their narratives.

-On Thursday, students completed typing the final draft of their narrative on personal laptops. Afterward, the used the EDITING CHECKLIST on the board, to self assess for: dialogue, characterization, setting, & mood. Last but not least, students uploaded the FINAL DRAFT of their personal narrative to GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

Homework: Return all school forms signed. DON'T FORGET YOUR SNACK DONATION!!!

tues. 8/7/18, the treasure of lemon brown

8/7/2018

ELA - R1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO 'CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE THAT MOST STRONGLY SUPPORTS AN ANALYSIS OF WHAT THE TEXT SAYS EXPLICITLY AS WELL AS INFERENCES DRAWN FROM THE TEXT.

Performance Based Objectives
1. I am able to cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly.
2. I am able to cite textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text

Activator:
Learning Objective: Is to understand and practice the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students
1. Recite for Understanding the Essential 55 Rules for Creating Successful Students

Class work:
Learning Objective: -To identify textual evidence of descriptive language that creates setting, mood, and figurative language
2. Complete the SCAVENGER HUNT in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Powerpoint [Click Here]

Learning Objective: Is to understand the academic vocabulary for the narrative "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
3. Create and fill in the "Read as Reader vs Read as Writer" Chart in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Powerpoint [Click Here]

4. Create and fill in the"How Do You Write Setting Well?" Chart in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Powerpoint [Click Here]

Learning Objective: Is to understand the academic vocabulary for the narrative "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
5. Create 6 descriptive sentences that use the 6 vocab words for "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" in context.

Homework: Return all school forms signed. DON'T FORGET YOUR SNACK DONATION!!!