Week 8 (October 1-5, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: .Review quiz on Flowers for Algernon, part 1. Begin Part 2 of story.
T: Continue Part 2 of Flowers. Review nouns. HW: look over papers on nouns.
W: (early release) QUIZ on recognizing nouns. HW: finish Part 2 of Flowers if necessary.
TH: Vocab list #5. Written response to Flowers for Algernon. HW: none
F: Go over book summary format. Learn about adverbs. HW: begin book summary
Social Studies:
M: Geography practice. Continue learning about battles of the Revolutionary War. HW: choose article for current event
T: Learn about the end of the war and outcomes. HW: write 5 Ws paragraph for current event
W: (early release) Review important events of Revolutionary War HW: write ‘effects’ paragraph for current event
TH: Continue reviewing Rev. War information. HW: write ‘opinion’ paragraph for current event. Review colonial and Rev War info
F: DUE: current event. Discuss current events, continue reviewing Rev War. (test next Tuesday) HW: review colonial and Rev War notes, info
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Links for Library, 9/26-9/27
Language arts games links:
"It's Raining Cats and Dogs" and other idioms
Rooting Out Words
Spellaroo
Social Studies links to start with for your 'Top 5' list:
Revolutionary War Timeline
Major Events of Revolutionary War
"It's Raining Cats and Dogs" and other idioms
Rooting Out Words
Spellaroo
Social Studies links to start with for your 'Top 5' list:
Revolutionary War Timeline
Major Events of Revolutionary War
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Week 7 Activities and Homework
Week 7 (September 24-28, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Review nouns. Continue reading Flowers for Algernon. HW: finish cards for Vocab #4
T: Review Vocab #4 words. Continue story. Go over 6 Traits of writing. HW: finish reading Part 1 of Flowers for Algernon
W: Revise and edit narrative essays. HW: none
TH: Continue to revise and edit narrative essays. Turn in final copy at the end of class. HW: study Vocab #4 words
F: QUIZ on Vocab #4 list and Flowers, Part 1. Nouns practice. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’. Prepare for Town Meeting HW: CA #3, Qs 5-6
T: Review beginnings of American Revolution. HW: CA #3, Qs 7-9
W: Conduct Town Meeting. HW: CA #3, Qs 10-12
TH: Learn about important battles of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 13-14
F: DUE: CA #3. Continue important battles of Revolutionary War. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Language Arts:
M: Review nouns. Continue reading Flowers for Algernon. HW: finish cards for Vocab #4
T: Review Vocab #4 words. Continue story. Go over 6 Traits of writing. HW: finish reading Part 1 of Flowers for Algernon
W: Revise and edit narrative essays. HW: none
TH: Continue to revise and edit narrative essays. Turn in final copy at the end of class. HW: study Vocab #4 words
F: QUIZ on Vocab #4 list and Flowers, Part 1. Nouns practice. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’. Prepare for Town Meeting HW: CA #3, Qs 5-6
T: Review beginnings of American Revolution. HW: CA #3, Qs 7-9
W: Conduct Town Meeting. HW: CA #3, Qs 10-12
TH: Learn about important battles of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 13-14
F: DUE: CA #3. Continue important battles of Revolutionary War. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Link for Revolutionary War Webquests
Site with research links to people: http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm
Webquest: http://mrspskids.tripod.com/rwhunt.html
Webquest: http://mrspskids.tripod.com/rwhunt.html
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Week 6 Activities and Homework
Week 6 (September 17-21, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: (Patriotic assembly) Finish rough draft of narrative essay. Review words from Vocab #3. HW: finish cards for Vocab #3 DUE: journal check (leave journals at school)
T: Work on revising narrative essays. Read examples of narrative works. HW: review words from Vocab #1,2,3
W: QUIZ on Vocab #3. Due: cards for Vocab #3. Begin short story (Flowers for Algernon). HW: none.
TH: Begin Vocab #4 words. Continue revising narrative essays. HW: none.
F: Continue short story. Discuss part 1. HW: work on cards for Vocab #4.
Social Studies:
M: (Patriotic assembly) Discuss importance of the Constitution (today is Constitution Day!) Learn about beginnings of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 1-2 HW: write ‘early life’ section of bio report.
T: Continue research on Rev War bio project. HW: write ‘rise to fame’ and ‘later life’ sections of report.
W: Continue research on Rev War bio project. HW: write ‘legacy’ section and make bibliography.
TH: Learn about important events of the Revolutionary War. HW: assemble report with pictures, anecdote, etc.
F: DUE: Rev. War bio project. Continue learning about Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 3-4
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Language Arts:
M: (Patriotic assembly) Finish rough draft of narrative essay. Review words from Vocab #3. HW: finish cards for Vocab #3 DUE: journal check (leave journals at school)
T: Work on revising narrative essays. Read examples of narrative works. HW: review words from Vocab #1,2,3
W: QUIZ on Vocab #3. Due: cards for Vocab #3. Begin short story (Flowers for Algernon). HW: none.
TH: Begin Vocab #4 words. Continue revising narrative essays. HW: none.
F: Continue short story. Discuss part 1. HW: work on cards for Vocab #4.
Social Studies:
M: (Patriotic assembly) Discuss importance of the Constitution (today is Constitution Day!) Learn about beginnings of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 1-2 HW: write ‘early life’ section of bio report.
T: Continue research on Rev War bio project. HW: write ‘rise to fame’ and ‘later life’ sections of report.
W: Continue research on Rev War bio project. HW: write ‘legacy’ section and make bibliography.
TH: Learn about important events of the Revolutionary War. HW: assemble report with pictures, anecdote, etc.
F: DUE: Rev. War bio project. Continue learning about Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3, Qs 3-4
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Week 5 Activities and Homework
Week 5 (September 10-14, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Continue narrative prewrite. Practice Vocab #3. Begin reading logs. HW: finish cards for Vocab #3
T: Introduction to library research skills. HW: none
W: (early release) Review suffixes. Continue narrative writing. HW: study suffixes from Vocab 1,2,3
TH: Library research practice (social studies biography). HW: review all suffixes from Vocab lists 1,2,3
F: QUIZ on suffixes. Begin narrative rough draft. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: Learn about events that made colonists unhappy with England. Get directions for biography project. HW: none
T: Begin research on the life of a colonial figure. HW: write ‘Early life’ paragraph
W: (early release) Continue learning about events leading to Revolutionary War. HW: write ‘rise to fame’ paragraph
TH: Continue research on the life of a colonial figure. HW: study for quiz
F: QUIZ on early colonies (use CA #1 and 2, class notes, to study). Work on Rev War bio project. HW: find more info on Rev War person, if necessary, and write ‘later life’ paragraph
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Language Arts:
M: Continue narrative prewrite. Practice Vocab #3. Begin reading logs. HW: finish cards for Vocab #3
T: Introduction to library research skills. HW: none
W: (early release) Review suffixes. Continue narrative writing. HW: study suffixes from Vocab 1,2,3
TH: Library research practice (social studies biography). HW: review all suffixes from Vocab lists 1,2,3
F: QUIZ on suffixes. Begin narrative rough draft. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: Learn about events that made colonists unhappy with England. Get directions for biography project. HW: none
T: Begin research on the life of a colonial figure. HW: write ‘Early life’ paragraph
W: (early release) Continue learning about events leading to Revolutionary War. HW: write ‘rise to fame’ paragraph
TH: Continue research on the life of a colonial figure. HW: study for quiz
F: QUIZ on early colonies (use CA #1 and 2, class notes, to study). Work on Rev War bio project. HW: find more info on Rev War person, if necessary, and write ‘later life’ paragraph
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Week 4 Lesson Plans and Activities
Week 4 (September 3-7, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: No school (Labor Day)
T: Brainstorm ideas for narrative writing. Begin prewrite. Review Vocab #2 and verbs. HW: review how to identify verbs (active and helping)
W: QUIZ on verbs. Continue prewrite for narrative essay. Read examples of narrative writing. HW: review Vocab #2 cards for quiz
TH: QUIZ on Vocab #2 words. DUE: cards for Vocab #2. Introduction to library. HW: none
F: Continue narrative writing. Review parts of speech. HW: work on cards for Vocab #3 list.
Social Studies:
M: No school (Labor Day)
T: Learn reasons that colonists grew unhappy with English government. HW: choose article for current event. Study 50 states.
W: Geography practice- 50 states. Learn about events that increased tension with England. HW: write 1st paragraph of current event report (see Rubric handout)
TH: Learn about important ideas of government that influenced colonists. HW: write 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of current event report (see Rubric handout).
F: DUE: current event report. Discuss background to current events. Continue discussing colonial ideas. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Language Arts:
M: No school (Labor Day)
T: Brainstorm ideas for narrative writing. Begin prewrite. Review Vocab #2 and verbs. HW: review how to identify verbs (active and helping)
W: QUIZ on verbs. Continue prewrite for narrative essay. Read examples of narrative writing. HW: review Vocab #2 cards for quiz
TH: QUIZ on Vocab #2 words. DUE: cards for Vocab #2. Introduction to library. HW: none
F: Continue narrative writing. Review parts of speech. HW: work on cards for Vocab #3 list.
Social Studies:
M: No school (Labor Day)
T: Learn reasons that colonists grew unhappy with English government. HW: choose article for current event. Study 50 states.
W: Geography practice- 50 states. Learn about events that increased tension with England. HW: write 1st paragraph of current event report (see Rubric handout)
TH: Learn about important ideas of government that influenced colonists. HW: write 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of current event report (see Rubric handout).
F: DUE: current event report. Discuss background to current events. Continue discussing colonial ideas. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
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