Friday, 10/4/19
- Due: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Mock Trial paragraphs and trial prep work
- Agenda:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Mock Trial
- Use textual evidence to prove that the narrator is insane or that he is not insane. Argue your case to the court. The jury will decide!
- HW:
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned.
Thursday, 10/3/19
- Due: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story Analysis Chart
- Agenda:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Mock Trial Preparation
- HW:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" Mock Trial Prep Work due Friday
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned.
Wednesday, 10/2/19
- Due: StudySync: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary
- Agenda:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- First Read (StudySync)
- Think Questions--Use RACE
- Comprehension Questions
- HW:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story Analysis Chart due Thursday, 10/3.
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned.
Tuesday, 10/1/19
- Due: StudySync Grammar: Collective Nouns
- Agenda:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Pre-reading Notes and Anticipation Guide (Handout)
- Begin First Read (StudySync)
- HW:
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary (StudySync)
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned.
Monday, 9/30/19
- Due: Nothing today
- Agenda:
- StudySync and GC: "Cujo" Close Read
- Slides in GC
- Text is in StudySync (for your textual evidence, of course)
- This is due by the end of the class period.
- HW:
- Grammar: StudySync Collective Nouns due Tuesday, 10/1.
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned.
Friday, 10/4/19
- Due: Chapter 1 Flipgrid (Make sure you click "Mark as done" in Google Classroom)
- Agenda:
- The Call of the Wild
- Review Chapter 1
- Read and analyze Chapter 2
- Chapter questions
- Major Works Slides (GC)
- Use FlipGrid to record your response to the last question on the slide.
- HW:
- Work on "The Call of the Wild" Chapter 2 questions and slide
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Thursday, 10/3/19
- Due: Nothing today
- Agenda:
- The Call of the Wild
- Finish Chapter 1--Read and analyze.
- Chapter questions
- Major Works Slides (GC)
- Use FlipGrid to record your response to the last question on the slide.
- HW:
- Chapter 1 FlipGrid (turn in using GC)
- Finish Chapter 1 Questions and Slide (if you haven't already)
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Wednesday, 10/2/19
- Due: Nothing today
- Agenda:
- The Call of the Wild
- Novel Materials on Blog
- Chapter 1--Read and analyze.
- Chapter questions
- Major Works Slides (GC)
- HW:
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Tuesday, 10/1/19
- Due: StudySync Collective Nouns; Pre-Reading Slides
- Agenda:
- The Call of the Wild
- Pre-reading Webquest
- HW:
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Monday, 9/30/19
- Due: Nothing today
- Agenda:
- The Call of the Wild--turn in by the end of the period
- Pre-reading slides (GC)
- HW:
- Grammar: StudySync Collective Nouns due Tuesday, 10/1
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Friday, 10/4/19
- Due: Binder Check with Math and History Notes
- Agenda:
- Futures t-shirts are here!
- Yearbook Picture
- Binder Check
- Work on Rudy Character Pumpkin
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday
Thursday, 10/3/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday
- Binder Check Friday--Math and History CN
Wednesday, 10/2/19
- Due: Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- Rudy
- Character Pumpkin Poster
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday
- Binder Check Friday--Math and History CN
Tuesday, 10/1/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday
- Binder Check Friday--Math and History CN
Monday, 9/30/19
- Due: Nothing
- Agenda:
- Rudy Film Still (GC)
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday
- Binder Check Friday--Math and History CN
Friday, 9/27/19
- Due: Spelling #9 Quizlet
- Agenda:
- Spelling #9
- Test
- StudySync and GC: "Cujo" Close Read
- Slides in GC
- Text is in StudySync (for your textual evidence, of course)
- HW:
- We are taking a one week break from spelling due to the school spelling bee taking place Friday, 10/4.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Thursday, 9/26/19
- Due: Spelling Packet #9; "Cujo" First Read
- Agenda:
- Correct Spelling Packet
- Class Spelling Bee
- Quizlet Live
- StudySync and GC: "Cujo" First Read
- Intro
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension
- Think
- HW:
- Spelling #9 Quizlet due and test Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Wednesday, 9/25/19
- Due: Analytical Paragraph
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Any last revisions? SUBMIT!
- StudySync and GC: "Cujo" First Read
- Intro
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension
- Think
- HW:
- Spelling #9 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Tuesday, 9/24/19
- Due: Analytical Paragraph
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Self Revision
- Peer Edit
- StudySync and GC: "Cujo" First Read
- Intro
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension
- Think
- HW:
- Analytical Paragraph parent proofread and signature due Wednesday, 9/25.
- Spelling #9 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Monday, 9/23/19
- Due: Paragraph WS 1-4
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Outline using Shaping Sheet
- Begin Draft
- MLA Format
- Google Doc (Classroom)
- Due Tuesday, 9/24
- HW:
- Analytical Paragraph due Tuesday, 9/24.
- Spelling #9 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Friday, 9/27/19
- Due: Spelling #5 Quizlet
- Agenda:
- Spelling #5
- Test
- The Call of the Wild
- Check out novel from the library (you need your ID!)
- Begin pre-reading slides (GC)
- HW:
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
- We are taking a one week break from class spelling (due to the school spelling bee coming up)
Thursday, 9/26/19
- Due: "Call of the Klondike" First Read and Worksheet; Spelling #5 Packet
- Agenda:
- Spelling #5
- Correct packet
- Class spelling bee
- Quizlet Live
- Review "Call of the Klondike" First Read
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension Questions
- Worksheet
- HW:
- Spelling #5 Quizlet due and test Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Wednesday, 9/25/19
- Due: Analytical Paragraph
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Any last revisions? SUBMIT!
- Turn in Parent Proofread
- StudySync: "Call of the Klondike" First Read
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension Questions
- Worksheet
- HW:
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Tuesday, 9/24/19
- Due: Analytical Paragraph
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Self-Edit
- Peer Revision
- StudySync: "Call of the Klondike" First Read
- Vocabulary
- Read
- Comprehension Questions
- Worksheet
- HW:
- "The Other Side of the Sky" Paragraph parent proofread and signature due Wednesday, 9/25.
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Monday, 9/23/19
- Due: Paragraph WS 1-4
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Outline using Shaping Sheet
- Begin Draft
- Google Doc; MLA Format
- Due Tuesday, 9/24.
- HW:
- "The Other Side of the Sky" Paragraph due Tuesday, 9/24.
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Friday, 9/27/19
- Due: Nothing today!
- Agenda:
- Collaboration: Makey Makey Gamepad Lab
- HW:
- None! Have a nice weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Thursday, 9/26/19
- Due:TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- TRF Due Tuesday and Thursday
- No Cornell Notes or binder check this week.
Wednesday, 9/25/19
- Due: Nothing
- Agenda:
- Rudy
- Continue watching and taking notes
- HW:
- TRF Due Tuesday and Thursday
- No Cornell Notes or binder check this week.
Tuesday, 9/24/19
- Due:TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- TRF Due Tuesday and Thursday
- No Cornell Notes or binder check this week.
Monday, 9/23/19
- Due: Nothing
- Agenda:
- TRF
- Rudy
- Continue watching and taking notes
- HW:
- TRF Due Tuesday and Thursday
- No Cornell Notes or binder check this week.
Friday, 9/20/19--Last day of the 6-week progress report grading period
- Due: Paragraph WS 1-4
- Agenda:
- Analytical Paragraph
- Prompt Deconstruction
- Outline using Shaping Sheet
- HW:
- Spelling #9 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Thursday, 9/19/19
- Due: Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- Writing Paragraphs
- Complete the four paragraph writing worksheets (front and back). Use your yellow packets to help you.
- Work on your spelling packet and quizlet.
- Work on missing/make up work.
- Read AR for EC
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #9 Packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
Wednesday, 9/18/19
- Due: "The Monkey's Paw" Skill: Story Elements
- Agenda:
- Spelling #9 Quizlet:
- Flashcards
- Learn
- Write
- Spell
- Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
- Once you finish Quizlet, you may work on late/make-up assignments or silently read an AR book.
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #9 Packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
Tuesday, 9/17/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- "The Monkey's Paw"
- StudySync Skill: Theme (as a class)
- Quiz--Part 1 in StudySync Part 2 Common Lit on Google Classroom
- Intro to the Analytical Paragraph (this should be a REVIEW)
- "The Monkey's Paw" prompt deconstruction (if we have time)
- HW:
- "The Monkey's Paw" Skill: Story Elements due Wednesday, 9/18.
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #9 Packet due Thursday, 9/26.
Monday, 9/16/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- "The Monkey's Paw"
- Jigsaw: Sticky Note Analysis w/Short Story Analysis Chart
- HW:
- "The Monkey's Paw" Short Story Analysis Chart due Tuesday--Quiz Tuesday!
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #9 Packet due Thursday, 9/26.
Friday, 9/20/19
- Due: Paragraph WS 1-4
- Agenda:
- Correct Spelling Test #3
- Analytical Paragraph
- Prompt Deconstruction
- Outline using Shaping Sheet
- HW:
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Thursday, 9/19/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- Writing Paragraphs
- Complete the four paragraph writing worksheets (front and back). Use your yellow packets to help you.
- Work on your spelling packet and quizlet.
- Work on missing/make up work.
- Read AR for EC
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Wednesday, 9/18/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- Spelling #5 Quizlet:
- Flashcards
- Learn
- Write
- Spell
- Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26; Quizlet due Friday, 9/27.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Tuesday, 9/17/19
- Due:Sticky Note Analysis and Short Story Analysis Chart--Plot Chart
- Agenda:
- StudySync "The Other Side of the Sky"
- Skill: Textual Evidence
- Reading Quiz
- Intro to the Analytical Paragraph
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26.
- Read 30 minutes every night--Extra Credit offered for AR points earned
Monday, 9/16/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- StudySync "The Other Side of the Sky"
- Jigsaw: Sticky-Note Analysis
- HW:
- "The Other Side of the Sky" Plot Chart due Tuesday--Quiz Tuesday!
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling #5 packet due Thursday, 9/26.
Friday, 9/20/19
- Due: Cornell Notes--Math and notes of choice
- Agenda:
- CN Check-roll the dice!
- Team-builder: Cup stacking
- HW: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, 9/19/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- CN Check Friday--Math and Choice!
Wednesday, 9/18/19
- Due: Nothing
- Agenda:
- Work on your Cornell Notes that are due Friday (math and a subject of your choice).
- Complete your TRF questions for tomorrow's tutorial.
- The grading period end Friday--please work on missing/make-up assignments from your core classes (math, ELA, science, history).
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday/Thursday
- CN Check Friday--Math and Choice!
Tuesday, 9/17/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday/Thursday
- CN Check Friday--Math and Choice!
Monday, 9/16/19
- Due: Grade Check; Binder Check (ELA and Science Notes)
- Agenda:
- Binder Check with a Partner
- Review Learning Logs
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday/Thursday
- CN Check Friday--Math and Choice!
Friday, 9/13/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- Spelling
- Work on your new spelling packet.
- We will watch the Alfred Hitchcock Presents version of "The Monkey's Paw" next week. :)
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling Packet due Thursday, 9/26.
Thursday, 9/12/19
- Due:Spelling packet and Quizlet
- Agenda:
- Spelling
- Correct packet
- Quizlet Live (if we have time)
- Test
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing/late assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
Wednesday, 9/11/19
- Due:"The Monkey's Paw" Vocab (StudySync)
- Agenda:
- First Read "The Monkey's Paw" (StudySync and GC)
- StudySync:
- StudySync TV (with Analyze the Discussion in GC)
- THINK Questions (use the RACE strategy)
- Google Classroom:
- Analyze the Discussion (with StudySync TV)
- Find the Evidence
- SUBMIT BOTH PARTS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT (GC AND STUDYSYNC) WHEN FINISHED. IF YOU DON'T FINISH IN CLASS, THEY ARE HW DUE TONIGHT.
- HW:
- "The Monkey's Paw" First Read StudySync and GC due tonight.
- Spelling #4 Packet and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday, 9/12.
Tuesday, 9/10/19
- Due:Nouns Review (StudySync)
- Agenda:
- First Read "The Monkey's Paw" (StudySync and GC)
- StudySync:
- Read and annotate
- Comprehension Questions
- Google Classroom:
- List Differences
- HW:
- StudySync: First Read "The Monkey's Paw" Vocabulary
- Spelling #4 Packet and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday, 9/12.
Monday, 9/9/19
- Due:Blast and Research Notes
- Agenda:
- Complete our Short Story Analysis Notes (the back side of the purple note page you should have in your folder).
- First Read "The Monkey's Paw" (StudySync and GC)
- Pre-reading (GC)
- StudySync:
- Intro
- Vocab
- Read
- HW:
- Nouns Review: Common and Proper (StudySync) due Tuesday, 9/10.
- Spelling #4 Packet and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday, 9/12.
Friday, 9/13/19
- Due:Nothing today
- Agenda:
- Spelling
- Work on your new spelling packet.
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
- Spelling packet due Thursday, 9/26.
Thursday, 9/12/19
- Due:Spelling Packet and Quizlet
- Agenda:
- Spelling
- Correct packet #3
- Quizlet Live (if we have time)
- Test
- HW:
- Catch up on any missing assignments (the grading period ends 9/20).
Wednesday, 9/11/19
- Due:"The Other Side of the Sky" Vocab. (StudySync)
- Agenda:
- StudySync: "The Other Side of the Sky" First Read
- THINK Questions
- Use the RACE strategy on all questions.
- Submit First Read assignment when finished.
- HW:
- "The Other Side of the Sky" First Read due tonight.
- Spelling Packet #3 and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; Test Thursday, 9/12
Tuesday, 9/10/19
- Due: Nouns Review (StudySync)
- Agenda:
- "The Other Side of the Sky" Pre-reading slides (GC)
- Share and discuss
- StudySync: "The Other Side of the Sky" First Read
- Intro Video
- Read and annotate
- Comprehension Questions
- HW:
- StudySync: "The Other Side of the Sky" First Read Vocabulary
- Spelling Packet #3 and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; Test Thursday, 9/12
Monday, 9/9/19
- Due:Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- STAR Reading Test
- "The Other Side of the Sky" Pre-reading slides (GC)
- HW:
- Nouns Review: Common and Proper (StudySync) due Tuesday, 9/10.
- Spelling Packet #3 and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; Test Thursday, 9/12
Friday, 9/13/19
- Due: Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- Learning Log--Complete the learning log on any subject you choose.
- Pick any lesson from any class this week, and answer the learning log questions in complete sentences.
- Turn it in to Mr. Grant when finished.
- Work on HW from any core class for the remainder of the period.
- HW:
- Grade Check due Monday, 9/16.
- Binder Check Monday, 9/16 (with ELA and Science CN).
Thursday, 9/12/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Tutorial
- Share out reflections and summary from Tuesday.
- Begin working in groups.
- HW:
- Grade Check due Monday, 9/16.
- Binder Check Monday, 9/16 (with ELA and Science CN).
Wednesday, 9/11/19
- Due: 9/10 TRF summary and reflection
- Agenda:
- Rudy
- As you view the film, take CN on the note sheet I gave to you last week.
- Make sure you have a completed your TRF summary and reflection for yesterday's tutorial, and turn it in in the basket on the filing cabinet before the end of the period.
- Don't forget there is a BINDER CHECK ON THURSDAY.
- HW:
- TRF Thursday--you can choose any academic subject for your questions. There will be phone calls made home for students who fail to bring their questions to class.
- Grade Check due Monday, 9/16.
- Binder Check Thursday, 9/12 (with ELA and Science CN).
Tuesday, 9/10/19
- Due: TRF
- Agenda:
- Test Board
- Tutorial
- Practice question as a class.
- Begin working in groups.
- HW:
- TRF Thursday.
- Grade Check due Thursday, 9/12.
- Binder Check Thursday, 9/12 (with ELA and Science CN).
Monday, 9/9/19
- Due: Nothing today
- Agenda:
- CN for the Week
- Grade Check
- Vote for t-shirt design
- Tutorial Process Project (GC)
- You will work with a group to complete the Venn Diagram and Slides/Screencast project.
- HW:
- TRF Tuesday and Thursday.
- Grade Check due Thursday, 9/12.
- Binder Check Thursday, 9/12 (with ELA and Science CN).
Friday, 9/6/19
- Due: Alfred Hitchcock Presentations
- Agenda:
- Continue Iron Chef Presentations: Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Classroom)
- StudySync Blast: Make A Wish w/study guide in Classroom
- Review excellent examples from our previous BLAST assignment.
- Complete the BLAST in StudySync, and then use the Research Links to complete the assignment in Classroom.
- HW:
- Blast and Research Notes due Monday, 9/9.
- Spelling #4 Packet and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday, 9/12.
Thursday, 9/5/19
- Due: Alfred Hitchcock Presentations
- Agenda:
- Iron Chef Presentations: Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Classroom)
- HW:
- Spelling #4 Packet and Quizlet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday, 9/12.
Wednesday, 9/4/19
- Due: Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- Spelling #4 Quizlet--Complete the following for the spelling set:
- Flashcards
- Learn
- Write
- Spell
- Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
- Continue working on your Iron Chef Presentations: Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Classroom)
- HW:
- Iron Chef Presentations will be Thursday, 9/5.
- Spelling #4 Quizlet due Wednesday, 9/11.
- Spelling #4 Packet due Thursday, 9/12; test Thursday
Tuesday, 9/3/19
- Due: Nothing Today
- Agenda:
- "Let 'Em Play God Quiz" (StudySync)
- Iron Chef: Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Classroom)
- HW:
- Iron Chef Presentations will be Thursday, 9/5.
- Spelling #4 Packet due Thursday, 9/12.