Friday
Students took the Stem List Quiz #2, read and answered questions on the Cuban Missile Crisis, and completed a survey. The CMC results are graphed by each student in their goals folder. The SLQ #2 results are posted on our class' PDSA board for discussion and feedback.
Homework
Read and study vocab. If you have not completed the informational test diagnostic, please do so. Pls send me a copy of your results.
Access to Learning Express Resources via Phoenix Public Library: (phxlib.org...Learning and Research...Learning Express).
Thursday
We worked on Characterization and Common Nouns w/s 33-34. These were collected.
Homework
Study Stems Lists 1 and 2 for tomorrow's quiz.
Monday-Wednesday
Students worked on characterization and nouns.
We also did indepth work on analogies using my website.
Homework
Read and study vocab.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Week of Sept. 17
Friday
Students showcased their creativity while presenting the Parts of Speech poem. Great jobs!!
Homework
Read and study vocab. If you have not completed the informational test diagnostic, please do so. Pls send me a copy of your results.
(phxlib.org...Learning and Research...Learning Express).
Thursday
Students revised and improved on their pen pal letters before e-mailing me the letter as an attachment and handing in a hard copy.
Homework
Work on poem presentation. No test tomorrow - technology hampering availabliity.
Wednesday
We engaged in a diagnostic test on the Learning Express site (part of the Phx. Public Library website).
Homework
Finish the diagnostic test at home and save the results.
Tuesday
Handout: Parts of Speech poem
Students had time to go to practice their presentation.
Homework
Study Stem List 2 for quiz on Friday; review Stem List #1 and Week 1 words - I include previously learned material in tests. Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school.
Monday
Crosswords from Friday were turned in.
We graded the Week 1 test and I collected it again.
Handout: Ideas, Language, and Grammar Packet
Students had time to go to the library and/or read their novel.
Homework
Study Stem List 2 for quiz on Friday; review Stem List #1 and Week 1 words - I include previously learned material in tests. Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school
HAVE YOUR LIBRARY CARD AND/OR NUMBER WITH YOU FROM NOW ON.
Students showcased their creativity while presenting the Parts of Speech poem. Great jobs!!
Homework
Read and study vocab. If you have not completed the informational test diagnostic, please do so. Pls send me a copy of your results.
(phxlib.org...Learning and Research...Learning Express).
Thursday
Students revised and improved on their pen pal letters before e-mailing me the letter as an attachment and handing in a hard copy.
Homework
Work on poem presentation. No test tomorrow - technology hampering availabliity.
Wednesday
We engaged in a diagnostic test on the Learning Express site (part of the Phx. Public Library website).
Homework
Finish the diagnostic test at home and save the results.
Tuesday
Handout: Parts of Speech poem
Students had time to go to practice their presentation.
Homework
Study Stem List 2 for quiz on Friday; review Stem List #1 and Week 1 words - I include previously learned material in tests. Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school.
Monday
Crosswords from Friday were turned in.
We graded the Week 1 test and I collected it again.
Handout: Ideas, Language, and Grammar Packet
Students had time to go to the library and/or read their novel.
Homework
Study Stem List 2 for quiz on Friday; review Stem List #1 and Week 1 words - I include previously learned material in tests. Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school
HAVE YOUR LIBRARY CARD AND/OR NUMBER WITH YOU FROM NOW ON.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Week of Sept. 3
This week students
- engaged in grammar, mechanics, and usage activities
- had time to study and work on their Stems List #1 (test postponed until next week - keep studying)
- took the Week 1 Vocab test (Thursday)
- completed a New York Times activity online [With one partner, choose your top 10 Innovations. Open a Word doc, rank them from highest (10 - best) to lowest in Word (put the name of the innovation in bold). Explain why you chose each one (type 2-3 well-written sentences). Do NOT copy and paste - that would be plagiarism. Remember to do quality work. Delete any extra blank pages, make sure names of both you and your partner plus date and period are at the top, and print.] Those who finished turned their work in. There will be time next week for the rest to complete and print their work.
Homework
Take the ELA Survey - Fall. Some still have to take it!!
Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school
Test Tues., Wed., or Thurs. of next week on Stems List 1 - including locating stems in English words - grammar and mechanics, and Week 1 vocab
Library cards are in!! If you have your own card from the Phoenix Public Library, please have it with you from now on (or memorize the number).
- engaged in grammar, mechanics, and usage activities
- had time to study and work on their Stems List #1 (test postponed until next week - keep studying)
- took the Week 1 Vocab test (Thursday)
- completed a New York Times activity online [With one partner, choose your top 10 Innovations. Open a Word doc, rank them from highest (10 - best) to lowest in Word (put the name of the innovation in bold). Explain why you chose each one (type 2-3 well-written sentences). Do NOT copy and paste - that would be plagiarism. Remember to do quality work. Delete any extra blank pages, make sure names of both you and your partner plus date and period are at the top, and print.] Those who finished turned their work in. There will be time next week for the rest to complete and print their work.
Homework
Take the ELA Survey - Fall. Some still have to take it!!
Read; it's imperative you have a book to read with you each day at school
Test Tues., Wed., or Thurs. of next week on Stems List 1 - including locating stems in English words - grammar and mechanics, and Week 1 vocab
Library cards are in!! If you have your own card from the Phoenix Public Library, please have it with you from now on (or memorize the number).
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Week of Aug. 27
This week students will
- organize and update their Goals folder
- create a class mission and goal statement for our PDSA
- take the DRA (District Reading Assessment - not for a grade) (Tuesday)
- engage in grammar, mechanics, and usage activities
- have time to study and work on their Stems List #1
- receive feedback on their Vocabulary Webs (Friday)
Homework
Take the ELA Survey - Fall
Complete TWO revisions of the Vocab Webs by Tuesday (same words)
Test on Wed./Thurs. will include Stem List #1 definitions and English words; Week 1 Days 1-4 vocab + spelling; grammar; dictation.
- organize and update their Goals folder
- create a class mission and goal statement for our PDSA
- take the DRA (District Reading Assessment - not for a grade) (Tuesday)
- engage in grammar, mechanics, and usage activities
- have time to study and work on their Stems List #1
- receive feedback on their Vocabulary Webs (Friday)
Homework
Take the ELA Survey - Fall
Complete TWO revisions of the Vocab Webs by Tuesday (same words)
Test on Wed./Thurs. will include Stem List #1 definitions and English words; Week 1 Days 1-4 vocab + spelling; grammar; dictation.
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