8/22/19 Meeting

1. Applications due!
2. Officer Introductions
3. Community Service
4. Field trip--November
5. Fundraisers 
6. Spring Conference

ELA 8 Weeks 2-3

Friday, 8/30/19

1. Due: Spelling #2 Packet and Quizlet; "Let 'Em Play God" Worksheets and StudySync assignments should be submitted
2. Agenda:
1. Spelling #2
1. Quick Review
2. Test
2. Spelling #4 Packet
1. Identify words and go over assignment.
3. AR Reading Range
1. Some of you may go to the library to check out a reading book within your reading range.
3. HW:
1. "Let 'Em Play God" Quiz Tuesday, 9/3--Make sure you study the StudySync assignments you completed (especially the comprehension questions) to help prepare you for the quiz. 
2. Spelling #4 Packet due Thursday, 9/12.

Thursday, 8/29/19

1. Due: "Let 'Em Play God" First Read & Access Packet
2. Agenda:
1. AR--Take the STAR Reading test & head to the library to check out a reading book.
2. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
1. Skill:Author's Purpose--Submit in StudySync and turn worksheet in to 4th period basket by the end of the period.
2. Skill: Word Meaning--Complete the worksheet and submit when you are finished. 
3. If you finish both of the assignments above, use Quizlet to study for tomorrow's test.
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
3. "Let 'Em Play God" Quiz Tuesday, 9/3--Make sure you study the StudySync assignments you completed (especially the comprehension questions) to help prepare you for the quiz. 

Wednesday, 8/28/19

1. Due: "Let 'Em Play God" First Read due by the end of the period
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
1. Revisit and discuss Think Questions (#1)
2. Revisit and discuss Comprehension Questions
3. Submit your assignment in StudySync and complete and turn in Access Sheet
4. Skill:Author's Purpose
3. HW:
1. Submit "Let 'Em Play God" by midnight! (I'll collect the packet tomorrow). 
2. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
3. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Tuesday, 8/27/19

1. Due: Spelling #2 Packet 
2. Agenda:
1. Spelling: Correct Packet
2. Classroom: Quickwrite
3. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
1. Revisit and discuss Think Questions
2. Revisit and discuss Comprehension Questions
3. Submit your assignment in StudySync and complete and turn in Access Sheet
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Friday, 8/23 and Monday, 8/26

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
1. Vocabulary
2. Read
1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
3. Comprehension Questions 1-5
4. Think Questions 1-5. Complete the packet work AND make sure you respond in StudySync using the RACE strategy. 
5. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT.
2. If you finish before the end of class on Monday, please work on homework from this class first, and then from your other classes.
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; test Friday, 8/30.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Thursday, 8/22/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
1. Intro
2. Vocabulary
3. Read
1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; Test is on Friday, 8/30.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Wednesday, 8/21/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Review the RACE reading response strategy.
2. Review the Elements of Plot
1. We will take notes that you will keep in your binders to reference throughout the school year.
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Tuesday, 8/20/19

1. Due: "Blast: Suspense" (StudySync) w/ Access Worksheet
2. Agenda:
1. Log on to StudySync and open the assignment titled "BLAST: Suspense." (It's a submitted assignment, so it will be in your Binder).
1. Share out and discuss responses and thoughts.
2. Quizlet
1. Go to Classroom & use the link to add yourself to my class on Quizlet.
2. Complete the following for the spelling set:
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write 
4. Spell 
5. Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
3. HW:
1. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27.

Monday, 8/19/19

1. Due: Nothing Today
2. Agenda:
1. Finish feather presentations
2. Log on to StudySync and begin the assignment titled "BLAST: Suspense."
1. Read
2. Respond
3. Quick Poll
4. Research
5. Access Worksheet 
3. HW:
1. "BLAST: Suspense" due tonight by midnight (if you didn't finish in class)
2. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.

ELA 7 Weeks 2-3

Friday, 8/30/19

1. Due: Spelling #1 Packet and Quizlet
2. Agenda:
1. Spelling #1 
1. Quick Review
2. Test
2. Spelling #3 Packet
3. HW:
1. RTT test next Friday, 9/6.
2. Spelling #3 Packet due Thursday, 9/12.

Thursday, 8/29/19

1. Due: StudySync RTT Skill: Theme
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Rikki-tikki-tavi"
1. Skill: Work Meaning
1. Take Notes
2. Your Turn Questions (submit!)
2. Period 3 Skill: Theme
1. Note-taking Guide
2. Your Turn 
2. If you are caught up on ALL of the RTT StudySync Assignments, use Quizlet to prepare for tomorrow's spelling/vocab test
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 test Friday, 8/30. 
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Wednesday, 8/28/19

1. Due: RTT First Read by the end of the period
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Rikki-tikki-tavi"
1. Period 3 Revisit Think Questions and discuss
2. Skill: Theme
1. Note-taking Guide
2. Your Turn 
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 test Friday, 8/30. 
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Tuesday, 8/27/19

1. Due: Spelling Packet #1
2. Agenda:
1. Spelling #1--Correct Packet
2. Classroom: "Rikki-tikkii-tavi" Plot Review
3. StudySync: "Rikki-tikki-tavi"
1. Revisit Think Questions and discuss
2. Revisit Comprehension Questions and discuss
3. 
   
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 test Friday, 8/30. 
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Friday, 8/23 and Monday, 8/26

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Rikki-tikki-tavi"
1. Vocabulary
2. Read
1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
1. You need at least five highlights/annotations for #3 and two highlights for #7.
3. Comprehension Questions 1-10
4. StudySync TV w/questions in the packet. Write in complete sentences.
5. Think Questions 1-4. Complete the packet work AND make sure you respond in StudySync using the RACE strategy. 
6. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT.
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; test Friday, 8/30.
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Thursday, 8/22/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. StudySync: "Rikki-tikki-tavi"
1. Intro
2. Vocabulary
3. Read
1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; test Friday, 8/30
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Wednesday, 8/21/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Review the RACE reading response strategy.
2. Review the Elements of Plot
1. We will take notes that you will keep in your binders to reference throughout the school year.
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)

Tuesday, 8/20/19

1. Due: "Blast: In Pursuit" (StudySync) w/ Access Worksheet
2. Agenda:
1. Log on to StudySync and open the assignment titled "BLAST: In Pursuit." (It's a submitted assignment, so it will be in your Binder).
1. Share out and discuss responses and thoughts.
2. Quizlet
1. Go to Classroom & use the link to add yourself to my class on Quizlet.
2. Complete the following for the spelling set:
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write 
4. Spell 
5. Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
3. HW:
1. Spelling #1 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
2. Spelling #1 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27.

Monday, 8/19/19

1. Due: Nothing Today
2. Agenda:
1. Finish feather presentations
2. Log on to StudySync and begin the assignment titled "BLAST: In Pursuit."
1. Read
2. Respond
3. Quick Poll
4. Research
5. Access Worksheet 
3. HW:
1. "BLAST: In Pursuit" due tonight by midnight (if you didn't finish in class)
2. Spelling #1 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.

Futures Week 2-3

Friday, 8/30/19

1. Due: Math CN; Moving on Up (Classroom)
2. Agenda:
1. Binder Check
2. Team Builder
1. Spaghetti Towers: Work in small groups, plan your tower structure, and use the materials you have to build a tower. Make it as high as you can, free standing. The teacher will decide which team has the highest tower.
3. HW:
1. None! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, 8/29/19

1. Due: Nothing Today
2. Agenda:
1. Review Binder Check Expectations
2. Google Classroom: Moving On Up: Writing Higher Level Questions
3. HW:
1. Binder Check Friday--You need to have all required materials, no loose papers, and completed MATH Cornell Notes dated between 8/26-8/29 behind your math divider. 

Wednesday, 8/28/19

1. Due: Passive Consent Form (if you won't be watching Rudy)
2. Agenda:
1. CN--Stamp notes we took as a class
2. Present your Jersey for Me OR your I Goal Setting.
3. HW:
1. Binder Check Friday--You need to have all required materials, no loose papers, and completed MATH Cornell Notes dated between 8/26-8/29 behind your math divider. 

Tuesday, 8/27/19

1. Due: Jersey for Me and I Goal Setting
2. Agenda:
1. Rudy Permission Slip
2. Costa's Levels of Questions (for CN and TRFs)
3. Finish class Cornell Notes.
4. Present your Jersey for Me OR your I Goal Setting.
3. HW:
1. Passive Consent Form for Rudy due Wednesday, 8/28.
2. Binder Check Friday--You need to have all required materials, no loose papers, and completed MATH Cornell Notes dated between 8/26-8/29 behind your math divider. 

Friday, 8/23/19 and Monday, 8/26/19

1. Due: Portfolio and Dream Sheet
2. Agenda:
1. Go to Google Classroom and complete both assignments listed below. Make sure you turn them in when you are finished. Make sure you put your best effort into both of these assignments as you will present them to the class once I return. 
1. Jersey For Me
1. Follow the directions on the assignment in Classroom.
2. I Goal Setting
1. Follow the directions on the assignment in Classroom.
3. HW:
1. None

Thursday, 8/22/19

1. Due: Portfolio and Dream Sheet
2. Agenda:
1. Intro to Cornell Notes
3. HW:
1. None

Wednesday, 8/21/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Portfolios
1. Finish your DREAMS Theme Portfolio Sheet.
2. Decorate the back of your portfolio according to directions given in class.
3. Your portfolios will be collected at the start of class tomorrow.
2. While you're working on your portfolios, I'll be doing a quick materials check to make sure you have all necessary materials & that your binder is organized (no loose papers! Everything has a home.).
3. HW:
1. Finish your portfolio if you need to. 

Tuesday, 8/20/19--Minimum Day--Back to School Night Tonight!

1. Due: Handshake Sheet
2. Agenda:
1. DREAMS Theme Portfolio Sheet
3. HW:
1. None

Monday, 8/19/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Any last feather presentations??
2. Partner Compass
3. Handshake Sheet
3. HW:
1. Completed Handshake Sheet due Tuesday (tomorrow!)

Futures Days 2-4

Friday, 8/16/19

1. Due: Signed Syllabus and Feather
2. Agenda:
1. Today you will present your feather to the class.
2. Make sure you turn in all assignments from the week:
1. Investigative Challenge
2. Signed Syllabus
3. Feather
4. Worksheet with the paragraph about your feather
3. HW:
1. None! Have a great weekend, and stay cool!

Thursday, 8/15/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Continue designing and creating your feather.
2. You will present your feather to the class tomorrow.
3. HW:
1. Feather due Friday, 8/16
2. Signed Syllabus due Friday, 8/16

Wedensday, 8/14/19

1. Due: Investigative Challenge Worksheet
2. Agenda:
1. Join our class on Classroom.
2. Put Binders/Supplies together.
3. Get started designing and creating your feather.
3. HW:
1. Feather due Friday, 8/16
2. Signed Syllabus due Friday, 8/16

ELA Days 2-4

Friday, 8/16/19

1. Due: Signed Syllabus; Feathers
2. Agenda:
1. Spelling
1. Periods 3 and 6: Unit #1
2. Period 4: Unit #2
3. We will read and review the spelling words and the spelling packet assignment. 
2. Feather Presentations!
3. HW:
1. Spelling Packet due Thursday, 8/22.

Thursday, 8/15/19

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Writing Sample:
1. Periods 3 and 6: Incredible Excuse Letter
2. Period 4: Letter to Your Future Self
3. We will read and discuss the directions, and you will have the class period to compose your letters. This will be turned in at the end of the period.
2. Reminder: You will present your feathers tomorrow.
3. HW:
1. Feathers due Friday, 8/16
2. Signed Syllabus due Friday, 8/16

Wednesday, 8/14/19

1. Due: Turn in your Investigative Challenge assignment (if you haven't already done so).
2. Agenda:
1. Join our class on Google Classroom
2. Spread You Wings & Soar Activity
1. Design and create your feather 
1. Design your feather worksheet
2. Create your feather worksheet
3. HW:
1. Feathers due Friday, 8/16
2. Signed Syllabus due Friday, 8/16

Day 1

Tuesday, 8/13/19

1. Due: Nothing Today
2. Agenda:
1. Read and discuss the class syllabus and course expectations.
1. Have a pencil or highlighter out so you can add notes as we go over the syllabus.
2. Investigative Challenge: Who is Mrs. Cordano?
1. Post-its
2. Suspect Bio
3. Reflection
4. **While you work on this assignment, I'll be checking in with some of you regarding tech issues.**
3. HW: 
1. Signed Syllabus due Friday, 8/16