Ms.Sassano's Language Arts Class

Writing Share

2012-02-02T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
1.Take the first 10-15 minutes of class to share your Giver endings with your group. Your group will select the best one to share with the class.
2. Briefly discuss good listening/speaking
3. Share endings
4. Review for business letter quiz tomorrow

CHECK OUT MY NEW QUIZLET PAGE FOR REVIEW!

New endings

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Continue working on your new endings to The Giver. Your endings must be completed and ready to share with your groups in class tomorrow.

What really happened to Jonas and Gabe?

2012-01-31T08:00:00.002-05:00

Today we are going to...
Write new endings for The Giver. To get us started, I'll read the last page and a half from the novel and we'll talk about some ideas you have. You must have a plan approved before beginning you ending.

and they're off...

2012-01-30T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we will be...
Getting our letters ready to send!
1. Make sure you 2 copies of your letter printed off. One will go with your business letter packet to graded (on the third marking period) and the other will be sent
2. Get a blank envelope and put our school's address in the top, left hand corner and the company's address that you're sending it to in the center of the envelope (see example)
3. When you have these things done-you're done!!

Social Studies & ELA

2012-01-27T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Join forces! We will be reading some information about WW I and take a short quiz. Then, I will be talking to groups about their business letter to make a plane to get it done.

Taking a Break

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Take a break from our business letters. Ms. Hunt and I will be showing The Truman Show.

Keep up the good work! 1.23-1.25

2012-01-23T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Review Friday's post. Today you should have your rough draft approved by the time you leave class today so tomorrow you can begin typing your final draft.
Letters should be ready to be mailed out on Thursday.

Business Letter Continued

2012-01-20T08:00:00.002-05:00

Today we are going to...
Continue to work on your business letter rough drafts. Make sure your draft:
1. Has a heading with the date and an inside address
2. Has a salutation with a colon
3. Follows the body paragraph format we outlined in class
4. Has an appropriate closing
Your draft must be approved by me before you get a laptop to begin your final draft

Business Letter Day 2-draft

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Continue working on your business letters. Remember to not get hung up on who you're sending it to, just get writing! You must have a draft complete before you can begin typing it on the computers.

Business Letter Day 1-plan

2012-01-18T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Begin planning and drafting your business letters. You must have a plan before you begin your draft. Don't forget to self edit before asking for a peer/teacher edit. We will continue working on your letters tomorrow in class. By the end of class today you should at least have a plan in place and maybe even started the first paragraph (introducing yourself) complete.

Business Letter Introduction

2012-01-17T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Learn about Business letters!
1. Review the parts of a friendly letter
2. Watch Brain Pop clip about business letters
3. Complete a Double Bubble that compares and contrasts a business letter to a friendly letter
4. Create a class outline for a business letter that you will write to requests fund and/or materials for TCOB

Friendly Letter and other misc items

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Write Friendly Letters. Please refer to pages 151-152 in the Write Source (black) books. Your letter must contain a heading, salutation, body, closing, signature and p.s.

Your letter can be written to anyone as long as it's appropriate and has the six items mentioned above. Also, one member from each TCOB group needs to come up to the board to fill out a class materials list on your class's giant Post-it.

If you finish both of these things early you can check on your fly status.

Quarterly Benchmark

2012-01-11T08:00:00.003-05:00

PLEASE BRING A #2 PENCIL AND YOUR FREE READ TO CLASS TODAY

BRING YOUR FREE READ TO CLASS

2012-01-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Read! Instead of beginning a new writing unit and interrupting it for tomorrow's quarterly benchmark, we will take a breather and read. You can read your free read, your current social studies assignment or The Giver.

Last day to complete your TCOB materials and price list

2012-01-09T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Take one last day to work on your TCOB material and price list. Mr. Fahy will be meeting with each TCOB group to make sure you have all of your paper work in order. Have your 5 TCOB worksheets handy when your group meets with Mr. Fahy.

Takin' Care of Some Business!

2012-01-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Move on! You will hand in your City Narrative in Social Studies class. In our class, we are going to start the beginning stages of a short letter writing unit.

Today you will need your TCOB packet. You will work in your groups to make a list of all the materials you'll need for your project and find a price for each item using the Internet.

Last day to work on City Narrative 1.4 & 1.5

2012-01-04T08:07:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Continue working on and finish up your City Narrative. Mr. Michaud is available to talk to you about the source paragraph if you're stuck. The final copy of your essay is due on Friday. If you finish a draft today, Mr. Porter or I would me more than happy to help you revise it.

Welcome Back!

2012-01-03T08:24:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Continue working on your City Narratives. You will need your City Planning Packet and the essay outline your group began before break. We will be working on the essay for the next few days in class and a final copy will be due on Friday. Mr. Michaud will be in to answer any questions you have about the "source" paragraph tomorrow and Thursday during class.

Persuasive Strategies- Tuesday 12.13 & Wednesday 12.14

2011-12-14T09:12:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Review persuasive strategies. We will take Cornell Notes from the Persuasive Strategies Power Point, discussing the strategies and examples as we go along. Next you will work in your city building groups to create a poster that shows each of the strategies we talked about using pictures from magazines and newspapers. The last ten minutes of class, your group will present your posters.

RPV Conferences

2011-12-12T09:03:00.001-05:00

Today I will be pulling you from science class to discuss your RPV Expository Essay. If you did not hand it in on Friday we will make a plan that will help you get it turned in as soon as possible.

No laptops!

2011-12-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Work on Spelling. There are a number of you that have not mastered your first four words. Continue working on those and if you have mastered your first four words, move on to the next four you select.

RPV Exository Essay- Monday 12.5, Wednesday 12.7, Thursday 12.8 & Friday 12.9

2011-12-05T08:00:00.007-05:00

Essay is due on Friday
Today we are going to...
Continue working on the RPV Expository Essay. By now, you should have your introduction complete and the first body paragraph. As you're writing don't forget:

the thesis statement
topic sentences to introduce each body paragraph
transition words
at least two details to support each of Newton's Laws
to include science key vocabulary
wrap up your main talking points in your conclusion

If you complete your essay early here is what you do next:

scroll up to Current Unit Documents and click on it
find the RPV Expository Essay heading
click on link that says RPV Expository Essay Highlighting Activity
allow the page to load, read through the information and follow the directions
see me with any questions

Free Write Friday is Back!!!

2011-12-02T09:17:00.004-05:00

Today we are going to...
WRITE! Free Write Friday is back! This marking period you will have at least 5 FWF grades. This means we will not be writing every week. The weeks that we don't write we will read, so always have a free read ready to go. Don't forget journals must be at least one page in length and be signed and dated for full credit. Happy Writing!

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RPV Expository Essay

2011-12-01T08:27:00.000-05:00

HW: Modern GOM picture book is due tomorrow
Today we are going to...
Discuss possible ways to introduce your RPV essay and continue working on them in class.
Due date TBA

Gift of the Magi- A Modern Day Translation

2011-11-30T09:15:00.002-05:00

HW: Modern GOM pictures books are due Friday 12/2
Today we are going to...
First check your flow maps. Next you are going to take the details from your flow map and use them to create a picture book story of your updated version of Gift of the Magi. You story must:
1. Follow the scenes you created on your flow map (there must be at least 7 scenes, but there may be more)
2. Each scene should have 2-3 sentences describing the scene and will need a pictures to go with it

To make your picture book:
1. Start with at least 3-4 pieces of computer paper (3 if you only have 7 scenes, 4 if you have more)
2. Fold your pieces of paper together in half like a "hamburger"
3. On the front, come up with a creative title for you story and be sure to put your name on it
4. On each page in your book you will describe the scene with a 2-3 sentence description and you will add an illustration to go along with each scene
5. You will be finished once you have put a 2-3 sentence description on each page for each scene on your flow map, with an illustration and you've double checked that you kept the ironic twist at the end of the story

Gift of the Magi- A Modern Day Translation

2011-11-29T08:00:00.003-05:00

Today we are going to....
Large group:
Briefly discuss the plot of Gift of the Magi and go over directions and expectations for small group work for today and tomorrow
Small group:
1. Watch Bert and Ernie Gift of the Magi
2. On your own piece of paper, create a flow map of your modern day version of GOM. The time frame will be from 2000-present. Be sure to update the amount of money the couple has to spend and update the gifts they buy for each other. Your flow map must be at least 7 boxes long. They will cover:

The opening scene describing what the girl is worried about
What is the setting (time and place)
What the prized possessions are
What does the girl sell to get her husband?
Where does she go to do this?
What happens when her husband gets home? (split into 2 scenes)

RPV Expository Essay

2011-11-28T15:36:00.002-05:00

Today we are going to...
Start planning an expository essay that will count as grade in Science and ELA. I will begin by giving you a brief overview and Mr. Fahy will lead a discussion about Newton's Laws and how they relate to your RPVs.

You will need this RPV Essay Outline and your science journal.

SPELLING DAY!

2011-11-22T12:38:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Work on our spelling program.
1. Finish copying the words you spelled incorrectly from your answer sheet to the "Words to Know" packet (make sure you spell them correctly!)
2. Select four words that you will master. These words should be words you spelled incorrectly from the "Easy Mastery" list. If you spelled all of those words correctly choose for words from the "More Difficult" list.
3. Next, complete the Make Connections Practice worksheet. Write your 4 spelling words along the top. Spell the 3xs each, then use them in a sentence.
4. Check with me when you finish this worksheet for the next step.

The Monkey's Paw

2011-11-21T12:45:00.001-05:00

Today we are going to...
Watch an older version of The Monkey's Paw. When we're finished you will:
1. Take out 2 pieces of notebook paper
2. Write an alternate ending to the story (What would you change? What happens to Herbert? Would the White's make a more specific wish?)
3. Draw a picture of what you think was behind the door
4. Staple and hand in both pieces of paper in your class's drawer

PSA Reshoot

2011-11-18T12:37:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Reshoot your group's PSA. Before you can get a camera, you must sit with your group and review the suggestions your classmates gave you. Next, your group will fill out a planning page and show it to Mr. Michaud so that you can obtain a camera for your reshoot.

PSA Critics (11.16 &11.17)

2011-11-17T11:44:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Begin reviewing Eye of the Tiger PSA's. We will watch each PSA and discuss what we think its intended message was and offer the group written, anonymous feedback in the form of a compliment or a suggestion. Your group will receive your feedback on Friday so that you can use it to evaluate your PSA and make any changes you feel are necessary.

We Can Do It!

2011-11-15T08:49:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Take one last day to get your LEGO vehicles built! It can be done!!! One group was able to build their vehicle with 100% accuracy on Thursday! Today you can edit your directions using the suggestions you received yesterday and give your vehicle to another group to build. If they're able to build it your grade will be adjusted. GOOD LUCK!

Monday 11.14.11

2011-11-14T13:53:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to...
Complete peer and self evaluations for the technical writing unit (2 separate grades). If you are unsatisfied with your group's grade then you can work on rewriting your directions and/or materials list to improve your grade. We will have some time this week in class for rebuilds (Wednesday and Thursday).

If your group has time in class left over, you can work on rewriting your directions.

BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE TODAY!

2011-11-10T09:27:00.000-05:00

Please hand in your book projects with the green direction sheet on the front table. You have until 3:00 today to hand them in.
Today we are going to...
Switch LEGO kits to see if you can follow another group's directions. I will give you 5 minutes to print, practice and edit. You will have the rest of the period to build your new vehicle. The first group to finish and have their new vehicle built with 100% accuracy will have their lowest grade this marking period dropped.

Thursday 11.9.11

2011-11-09T08:28:00.001-05:00

HW: BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!
Please check on the pictures to the right to see what it should look like. Directions are under Book Porjects on the Current Units Document page
Today we are going to...
Finish the directions for your LEGO vehicle. By the end of the period your group should have:
1. A completed materials list for your vehicle
2. A complete, typed set of directions that your group has practiced at least 2 times

Tuesday 11.8.11

2011-11-08T08:47:00.002-05:00

HW: BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE THURSDAY
Check the current unit documents page for directions and a sample
Today we are going to...
Continue writing the directions to your LEGO vehicles. These must be completed by tomorrow.
*Keep in mind the constraints

Monday 11.6.11

2011-11-07T08:24:00.000-05:00

HW: BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE THURSDAY
Today we are going to...
Continue writing your directions for your LEGO vehicle.
*Keep in mind the design brief constraints
*Directions must be typed

Friday 11.4.11

2011-11-04T08:22:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
Use the literature and writing class time to work on your suspense radio drama. By the end of the day today you should at least have the story recorded with at least 1-2 sound effects.

Thursday 11.3.11

2011-11-03T08:29:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Begin working on our LEGO Technical Writing Design Brief
2. Review the problem and design statement
3. Take a few minutes to brainstorm and come up with a possible solution
4. Implement your groups solution

Tuesday 11.1.11 & Wednesday 11.2.11

2011-11-02T10:19:00.001-04:00

Today we are going to...

Begin a mini technical writing unit

1. Discuss what technical writing is

2. Create a materials list describing the pieces in your LEGO kit

3. Practice building you vehicle

4. If there is time left ant the end of the block work on your book project

Monday 10.31.11

2011-10-31T09:54:00.000-04:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Today we are going to...

1. Finish up your suspense stories

2. Complete a self edit and a peer edit if you finish early

3. Hand them in!

Friday 10.28.11

2011-10-28T09:52:00.002-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Discuss the book project for the first marking period (photo album-green sheet)
DUE: NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Thursday 10.27.11

2011-10-27T08:28:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Print out your EOT note and solution notes in OUTLINE form from PowerPoint
2. Continue working on your suspense story

When you finish your story...
1. Find a partner that is done
2. Read your stories out loud to each other and make any editing changes necessary.
Check for: overused words, using stronger vocabulary to replace weaker words (remember the car and hat exercise), sentence variety, paragraphing, double check for spelling, grammar and punctuation, dialogue

Wednesday 10. 26. 11

2011-10-26T08:30:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Incorporate what we discussed last week into a the writing of a suspense story (using sensory descriptions, tone and mood)

Monday 10.24.11 & Tuesday 10.25.11

2011-10-24T10:39:00.001-04:00

Research with Ms. Hunt & Ms. Sassano
You should be wrapped up with your research and ready to start planning your PSA by the end of your second period of ELA on Tuesday. If your group does not finish you'll have to make arrangements to continue working on your own time (ex. academic time, lunch activity, after school)

Tuesday 10.18.11 & Thursday 10.20.11

2011-10-20T08:33:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Work on incorporating betting descriptions into our writing
2. Discuss tone and mood

Wednesday 10.19.11

2011-10-19T11:25:00.000-04:00

IMPORTANT!!!!!
Narrative Essay final copy due date change: DUE MONDAY 10/24/11
Today we are going to...
Watch The Outsiders movie!!!

Monday 10.17.11

2011-10-17T16:18:00.003-04:00

Today we are going to...
Meet one on one to discuss your narrative essays. Please consider the suggestions I've made and remember your final copies are due on Friday 10/21 (this Friday!!)

Friday 10.14.11

2011-10-17T16:17:00.000-04:00

FUNKY FRIDAY!

Free write Friday after your Outsider's Unit Test

Please do not forget to date and sign your journals

Thursday 10.13.11

2011-10-13T08:25:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Go upstairs to the computer lab to complete your first SRI of the school year
Remember your user name is your FIRST and LAST name and your password id your student ID
2. Hand in your rough draft of the narrative essay
Drafts must be handed in before the end of class today to receive full credit. If it's not handed in before the end of class it MUST go in your class's mail box for a same day late or a next day late (if handed in tomorrow).

Wednesday 10.12.11

2011-10-12T08:10:00.000-04:00

HW: Narrative Essays are due tomorrow
Today we are going to...
1. Self-edit your narrative essay/continue working on your narrative essay
2. Free read if you finish early

Friday 10.7.11

2011-10-07T11:20:00.000-04:00

FREE WRITE FRIDAY!

*if you did not get a chance to begin your free write after this morning's tests/quizzes you can turn in your journal before 3:00 today for full credit*

Thursday 9.6.11

2011-10-06T08:24:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Continue planning your narrative essay
REMINDER-you must have your outline checked before you leave class today in order to receive full credit
2. Begin or continue working on rough drafts (see me to set up your writing folder)
REMINDER-rough drafts are due Thursday 10/13

Tuesday 10.4.11 & Wednesday 10.5.11

2011-10-04T15:24:00.002-04:00

HW: flow map or story arch is due Thursday, 10/6
Today we are going to...
1. Go over the narrative essay direction sheet ( can be found on Current Unit Document page if lost)
2. Read a sample narrative
3. Free write to brainstorm an idea or ideas for your narrative
4. Begin flow maps or story arches
* if you've finish your flow map or story arch you need to have it approve by me to move on to the next step*
Important due dates:
10/6 flow maps or story arches due
10/13 rough drafts due
10/21 final copies due

Monday 9.3.11

2011-10-03T15:17:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
Analyze the poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay, in groups with Ms. Hunt
Click here for details!

Friday 9.30.11

2011-09-30T08:29:00.000-04:00

FREE READ/FREE WRITE FRIDAY

(Social Studies style!)

Wednesday 9.28.11

2011-09-28T11:03:00.000-04:00

HW: Remind your parents tonight is Open House! I hope to see them there!

Today we are going to...
1. Discuss some house keeping items
a. new furniture
b. where to put your "stuff"
c. passing back papers
2. Collect GRH stories
3. Break into groups- one group will look at and rephrase the narrative rubric, another group will look different ways to start an introduction

Tuesday 9.27.11

2011-09-27T09:10:00.001-04:00

HW: GRH story from the rat's perspective is due tomorrow (Wednesday)

Today we are going to...
There seems to be some confusion from when I was out yesterday. At the very least you should have complete:
1. a plot diagram for the original story, The Great Rat Hunt that shows the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion
2. a plot diagram or flow map for the version of the story you're going to write from the rat's perspective

Some of you may have:
A story written from the rat's perspective ready to hand in (about 3 paragraphs in length-at least the front side of loose leaf)

Tomorrow you should definitely have:
A story written from the rat's perspective ready to hand in

We are also going to go to the library to get free reads-free read assignment and due date coming soon

Monday 9.26.11

2011-09-26T08:24:00.000-04:00

HW: Finish writing your original story from the rat's perspective
Today we are going to...
1. Work on your original The Great Rat Hunt story
(review the real story, map out your story the way we reviewed the real story)

Friday 9.23.11

2011-09-23T08:30:00.001-04:00

HW: Buy a journal if you don't already have one

FREE WRITE FRIDAY!

Wednesday 9.21.11

2011-09-21T08:50:00.001-04:00

HW: none

Today we are going to...
1. Read The Great Rat Hunt
2. Re-write the story from the rat's perspective (about 3 paragraphs)

Tuesday 9.20.11, Thursday 9.22.11

2011-09-20T08:28:00.001-04:00

HW: none

Today we are going to...
1. Practice dialogue-complete worksheet go over as a class
2. Comic strip dialogue activity (with a partner)

Before you leave...
You will be able to identify two reasons why we use dialogue in writing

Monday 9.19.11

2011-09-19T13:07:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Take a quick dialogue assessment so I can get a feeling of where each of you are
2. Dialogue PP
3. Go over directions for comic strip dialogue activity

Friday 9.16.11

2011-09-16T08:25:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Finish up Big 6 review
2. Free Write Friday!
HW: Buy a composition notebook

Before you leave...
You will be able identify 4 of the Big 6 steps

Thursday 9.15.11

2011-09-15T08:00:00.002-04:00

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Today we are going to...

(don't forget to put your motivators on the clipboards)

1. Briefly discuss the gum policy in A6
2. Finish Big 6 carousel walk
3. Have a group discussion about each Post-it (may take 1-2 periods)

Before you leave...
(don't forget to grab your motivator)
You will be able to name 3 of the Big 6 steps

Wednesday 9.14.11

2011-09-14T08:18:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Review the Big 6 Research Method by brainstorming what we remember using a bubble map
2. Carousel walk activity to get familiar with Big 6 steps

Before you leave...
You will be able to name at least 2 of the 5 Big 6 steps

Tuesday 9.13.11

2011-09-13T08:09:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Complete the district wide k-12 writing sample
2. You will need loose leaf paper and a pen or pencil.
HW: none

Monday 9.12.11

2011-09-12T08:02:00.001-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Create a Bubble Map using your Me Essay to share a little bit about yourself with the class
(put your name in the center bubble and one detail that you'd like to share from each paragraph in 5 separate bubbles around your name)
2. Introduce the person next to you to the class using their bubble map
3. Collect Me Essays before you leave
*Reminder* If your essay is not ready to hand in at the time I collect them it can be placed in your class's mailbox for an 80 before the end of the day today.

Before you leave you will be able to...
Tell someone at least 2 details about at least 3 of your classmates

Friday 9.9.11

2011-09-09T08:20:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Review the Me Essay requirements
2. Work on Me Essay in class- a laptop cart will be available if you want to type
HW: Me Essay due Monday 9.12

Before you leave...
You will have a good start on your Me Essay so that it's ready to hand in on Monday!

Thursday 9.8.11

2011-09-08T08:07:00.001-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Go over the format of the Me Essay
2. I will share my Me Essay with you
3. Begin brainstorming ideas for your Me Essay
HW: Me Essays will be due Monday 9.12

Wednesday 9.7.11

2011-09-08T08:03:00.004-04:00

Today we are going to...
1. Go over general classroom layout
2. Discuss blog format and how it can help you
3. Review classroom procedures

Monday 9.6.11

2011-09-06T07:59:00.011-04:00

WELCOME BACK!

Today I will attempt to memorize all of your names! We will also discuss how ELA will be a little different this year and the qualities of a good writer.

2011-09-03T10:04:00.002-04:00

Welcome back!

May 25, 2011

2011-05-25T13:47:00.000-04:00

Period 1 & 5
1. Finish Utopia PP

Period 3
1. Finish Rain, Rain, Go Away
2. Begin Future Tense

Period 4
1. Finish Night

Period 8
1. The Lady or the Tiger

May 24, 2011

2011-05-24T13:49:00.000-04:00

Period 1
1. Utopia PP with notes

Period 5
1. Future Tense- finish the ending (in at least one complete paragraph)

Period 3, 4 & 8
1. SRI- computer lab (don't forget to print out your results!)

May 20, 2011

2011-05-20T08:44:00.002-04:00

Period 1, 4 & 8
1. AF vocabulary quiz

Period 3 & 5
1. Library- work on portfolio (theme and assignments)

May 19, 2011

2011-05-19T10:29:00.000-04:00

Periods 1/3 & 5/8
1. Freedom Writers
HW: Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow

Period 4
1. Night
HW: Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow

May 18, 2011

2011-05-18T10:29:00.001-04:00

Period 1/3, 4 & 5/8
1. Grade AF review packet
2. Freedom Writers (1/3 & 5/8 only)
*AF vocab quiz Friday*

May 17, 2011

2011-05-17T10:30:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3, 4 & 5/8
1. AF vocab review packet- complete in class
2. Begin Freedom Writers (1/3 & 5/8 only)
*we will grade the vocab review packets in class tomorrow*

May 16, 2011

2011-05-16T13:45:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Anne Frank movie (the newer one)
HOMEWORK 5/8 ONLY- finish your Anne Frank vocabulary packet (the last 10 words)

Period 4
1. Anne Frank vocabulary- finish the last 10 word sin the packet

May 11, 2011

2011-05-12T08:50:00.000-04:00

NYS MATH TEST

Period 1/3

1. Anne Frank Act II

Period 4

1. BSP

Period 5

1. Finish watching Anne Frank Act I

May 12, 2011

2011-05-12T08:47:00.000-04:00

NYS MATH TEST

Period 1/3
1. Anne Frank Act II

Period 4
1. BSP

Period 5
1. Anne Frank Act II

May 6, 2011

2011-05-06T10:10:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3
1. Anne Frank
2. Computer Lab- work on ELA Portfolio

Period 4
1. Night- read forward begin chapter 1

Period 5/8
1. Finish BSP
2. Anne Frank

May 5, 2011

2011-05-05T10:10:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3
1. Finish BSP
2. Anne Frank

Period 4
1. Night

Period 5/8
1. Library- work on ELA Portfolio

May 4, 2011

2011-05-04T10:12:00.001-04:00

NYS ELA TESTING

BRING A #2 PENCIL

May 3, 2011

2011-05-03T10:16:00.000-04:00

NYS ELA TESTING

BRING A #2 PENCIL

May 2, 2011

2011-05-02T10:16:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Review
2. Anne Frank- select parts and being play

Period 4
1. Night- vocabulary

April 28, 2011

2011-04-28T08:54:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Book 1 review
2. Nuremberg Laws
3. Begin Anne Frank- while watching write down at least 5 of the Nuremberg Laws you see take effect in the movie

Period 4
1. Holocaust Unit Vocab 6-10
HW: Draw 5/ Write 5

April 27, 2011

2011-04-27T08:43:00.002-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Holocaust Unit vocab 1-10
2. Discuss what you learned on your Anne Frank webquest
3. Video- Auschwitz-If You Cried, You Died watch video and complete worksheet
HW: Vocab 1-10 Draw 5/ Write 5

Period 4
1. ROT video
2. Holocaust Unit vocab 1-5

April 26, 2011

2011-04-26T10:26:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Explain 8th Grade Portfolio Project (do not lose this packet!)
2. Holocaust KWL
3. Anne Frank webquest

Period 4
1. ROT movie
2. Write a reflection about the ROT movie. At least 1 paragraph discussing your thoughts about the movie (not a rant). What would you have done different? Actor suggestions, plot, setting?

April 25, 2011

2011-04-26T10:23:00.000-04:00

Roll of Thunder wrap-up!

April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T08:55:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3, 4 & 5/8
1. Remember the Titans (for those of you that are all caught up with ROT)
REMINDER! BIG 6 rough drafts are due tomorrow

April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T09:09:00.000-04:00

ROT UNIT TEST TODAY!

BRING A #2 PENCIL WITH YOU TO CLASS

I will also be collecting your novel and ROT green reading packets

April 12, 2011

2011-04-12T09:51:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Jeopardy review for ROT unit test
2. Computer lab to work on rough draft of research project

Period 4
1. Jeopardy review for ROT unit test

ROT UNIT TEST IS TOMORROW! You will need a # 2 pencil
BIG 6 ROUGH DRAFTS DUE FRIDAY!

April 11, 2011

2011-04-12T09:41:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. Finish ROT!
2. Work on green chapter packet (due Wednesday)

Period 4
1. Titans

ROT UNIT TEST WEDNESDAY!!!!
GREEN CHAPTER PACKETS DUE WEDNESDAY!!!!

April 7, 2011

2011-04-07T08:29:00.001-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. ROT chapter 10 check and review
2. ROT read chapter 11
3. BIG 6-continue to work on slides/higher level questions; be ready to begin rough drafts tomorrow!

Period 4
1. ROT Poem????? any takers????
2. ROT chapter 10 check and review
3. ROT read chapter 11

April 6, 2011

2011-04-06T11:11:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. ROT-review chapter 9
2. ROT read chapter 10-finish for HW
3. BIG 6- check to see if you're ready to begin higher level questions, discuss higher level question
HW: finish ROT chapter 10 and complete green packet-I will be checking this tomorrow. On Friday we will begin drafting your research paper. You should have all of you expert words and your own words completed for both bubble maps

Period 4
1. ROT chapter 11
HW: finish chapter 11 and update green packet. If you memorize and recite the poem at the beginning of chapter 11 tomorrow in class you will receive extra credit.

April 5, 2011

2011-04-05T08:50:00.002-04:00

Period 1/3 & 5/8
1. BIG 6
Your goal for today is to be ready (have all of your expert and own word slides complete) to formulate at least 3 higher level questions tomorrow. You will receive a grade for being ready (or not).

Period 4
1. ROT chapter 10
HW: chapter 10 check tomorrow (Wednesday)

April 4, 2011

2011-04-04T08:36:00.002-04:00

Period 1/3
1. ROT vocab quiz
2. BIG 6- checklist, rough draft

Period 4
1. ROT vocab quiz

Period 5/8
1. ROT vocab quiz
2. BIG 6- checklist, rough draft

April 1, 2011

2011-04-01T10:15:00.000-04:00

Period 1/3
1. BU Testing
2. Work Period- ROT packets, vocab review
HW: study for your vocab quiz on Monday this weekend! Bonus points for bringing your flash cards in

Period 4
1. BU Testing
HW: chapter 9 check Monday and vocab quiz

Period 5/8
1. Pyramid Review-vocab 1-20
2. Work Period- ROT packets, vocab review
HW: study for your vocab quiz on Monday this weekend! Bonus points for bringing your flash cards in