Ms. Share’s Blog

WEEK OF 2/22:  Welcome Back!!
Monday, 2/22

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduction to Insights Personal Narrative (Story); Pass out and discuss Rubric for Personal Narrative (short story); Discuss Bag of Tricks; Pass out, discuss and complete Character Brainstorming Sheet and share in class

Homework:  Notice: Final Insights Personal Narratives with Rubric and Drafts due Monday, 3/8.  NOTE THAT THESE NARRATIVES SHOULD BE 2 PAGES LONG. THERE SHOULD ONLY BE A HEADING ON THESE PAPERS-NO PASS KEY.
Tuesday, 2/23

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Pass out, review and discuss Character Sketch; Connect it to PASS KEY-”insights;” complete Character Sketch in class and discuss as a class

Homework:  Notice:  Final Insights Personal Narratives with Rubric and Drafts due Monday, 3/8

Weds., Thurs., 2/24, 2/25

Due: Nothing

In Class:  Mini Lessons on writing Personal Narratives (short stories) on Character Throwing from the Bag of Tricks. Students will write one line as an example and share with the class; Pass out “The Whats” and Designing Dialogue handouts and discuss; begin to work on 1st draft of Introduction of Insights Personal Narratives (short stories)

Homework:  Rough Draft of Introduction of Insights Personal Narrative (short story) due Friday, 2/26; Final Insights Personal Narrative (short story) with Rubric and all drafts due Monday, 3/8

Friday, 2/26

Due:  Rough Draft of Introduction of Insights Personal Narrative (short story)

In Class:  Check in rough drafts of Introductions of Insights Personal Narratives; conference rough drafts of Introductions; work on revisions of Introductions; composed Body drafts of  Insights Personal Narrative

Homework:Complete 1st draft of Body of Insights Personal Narratives due Monday, 3/1; Final Insights Personal Narrative with Rubric and all drafts due Monday 3/8

WEEK OF 3/1
Monday, 3/1

Due:  Complete 1st draft of Body of Insights Personal Narratives

In Class:  Check in Body drafts; conference Body drafts; work on revisions; compose new and improved drafts; review Conclusions; work on Conclusions

Homework:  Complete Draft of Insights Personal Narrative due Tuesday, 3/2; Final Insights Personal Narrative with Rubric and drafts due Monday, 3/8

Tuesday, 3/2

Due: Complete Draft of Insights Personal Narrative

In Class:  Check in Body draft; conference Body draft; work on revising Body draft to compose new and improved version; complete Final Insights Personal Narrative at home

Homework:  Final Insights Personal Narrative with Rubric and all drafts due Monday, 3/8.  NOTE THAT THESE PAPERS SHOULD BE 2 PAGES LONG. THERE SHOULD ONLY BE A HEADING ON THESE PAPERS-NO PASS KEY.

Weds., Thurs., 3/3, 3/4

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Begin our Anne Frank/Holocaust/Genocide portion of our Insights Unit; begin by watching the video “One Survivor Remembers.”

Homework:  Final Insights Personal Narrative with Rubric and all drafts due Monday, 3/8

Friday, 3/5

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Writing Reflection on “One Survivor Remembers.”

Homework:  Final Insights Personal Narrative with Rubric and all drafts due Monday, 3/8

WEEK OF 3/8

Monday, 3/8

Due:  Final Insights Personal Narratives with Rubrics and drafts

In Class:  Share Insights Personal Narratives

Homework:  Nothing

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WEEK OF 1/4/10

Monday, 1/4/10

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work on Science Fiction packets, finish reading novels

Homework:  Notecard #2

Tuesday, 1/5/10

Due:  Notecard #2

In Class:  Begin Literary Analysis paper; review Rubric for paper, discuss Inroduction, Thesis Statement, Body paragraphs, Conclusion

Homework:  Literary Science Fiction final paper with Rubric and all drafts due Tuesday, 1/19/10; Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test, Friday, 1/22

Weds., Thurs., 1/6, 1/7

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Begin working on Literary Analysis paper on computers; remember to use Rubric, Elements of a Novel packet and Science Fiction notes when working on Literary Analysis paper

Homework: Drafts of Introduction with Thesis Statement and Genre paragraphs due Friday, 1/8/10

Friday, 1/8/10

Due:  Drafts of Introduction with Thesis Statement and Genre paragraphs

In class:  Check in drafts of Introduction with Thesis Statement and Genre paragraphs; conference with 2 peers using Conference Sheets; conference with teacher; begin work on Character Development and Setting paragraphs

Homework:  Drafts of Character Development and Setting paragraphs for Literary Analysis paper due Monday, 1/11/10

WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2010

Monday, 1/11/10

Due:  Drafts of Character Development and Setting paragraphs for Literary Analysis paper due Monday, 1/11/10

In Class:  Check in drafts of Character Development and Setting paragraphs; conference paragraphs with 2 peers using conference sheets; conference with teacher; begin work on Plot Structure and Point of View paragraphs

Homework:  Drafts of Plot Structure and Point of View paragraphs due Tuesday, 1/12/10

Tuesday, 1/12/10

Due:  Drafts of Plot Structure and Point of View paragraphs

In Class:  Check in drafts of Plot Structure and Point of View paragraphs; conference paragraphs with 2 peers using conference sheets; conference with teacher; begin work on drafts of Theme and Conclusion paragraphs

Weds., Thurs., 1/13, 1/14

Due:  Drafts of Theme and Conclusion paragraphs

In Class:  Elements of Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test review; check in drafts of Theme and Conclusion paragraph; conference with 2 peers using conference sheets; conference with teacher; work on final Literary Analysis Essay

Homework: Final Literary Analysis Essay with all drafts and Rubric due Tuesday, 1/19/10; Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test Friday, 1/22/10

Friday, 1/15/10

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work on Literary Analysis papers, conference, edit

Homework:  Final Literary Analysis Essays with Rubric and all drafts due Tuesday, 1/19/10; Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test Friday, 1/22/10

WEEK OF JANUARY 18, 2010

Monday, 1/18/10

No school-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, 1/19/10

Due:  Final Literary Analysis Essays with Rubric and all drafts

In Class:  Collect Final Literary Analysis Essays with Rubric and all drafts; study time for Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test

Homework:  Nothing

Weds., Thurs., 1/20, 1/21

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Watch a Science Fiction movie!

Friday, 1/22/10

Due:  Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test

In Class:  Elements of a Novel/Elements of Science Fiction test; finish the Science Fiction movie

Homework:  Nothing

Week of 11/23

Monday, Tuesday, 11/23. 11/24

Due: Science Fiction stories and worksheets due

In Class:  Spelling Been word list handed out; Introduction to storyboards; begin Thumbnail Sketches; begin storyboards once Thumbnail sketches approved

Homework:  Nothing (NOTE:  Classroom Spelling Bee Friday, 12/4)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

WEEK OF 11/30

Monday, 11/30

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Finish Thumbnail Sketches, review Rubrics for Storyboards; make sure to have posterboard, colored pencils and/or markers and rulers; work on Storyboards

Homework:  Final Storyboards due in class Weds., Thursday 12/2,12/3; Classroom Spelling Bee Friday, 12/4

Tuesday, 12/1

Due:  Nothing

In class:  Continue working on Storyboards in class

Homework: Storyboards due Wednesday, Thrusday 12/2, 12/3; Spelling Bee Friday, 12/4

Wednesday, Thurdsay, 12/2, 12/3

Due:  Science Fiction Storyboards

In Class:  Return tests, homework, work on Portfolios; share Storyboards

Homework:  Classroom Spelling Bee Friday, 12/5

Friday, 12/4

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Classroom Spelling Bee

Homerwork:  Nothing!

WEEK OF 12/7

Monday, 12/7

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduction to Science Fiction Novel Unit; pass out novels; pass out novel packets,Literature CirclesFor Science Fiction Handout and Elements of a Novel packets and discuss; all novels and assignments are to be completed by 1/4/. Please see Novel Assignment Packets for all assignment due dates for each novel.  All novels:  Discuss Exploring  Character Development in Lit. Circles

NOTE:  ALL READING REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED IN EACH NOVEL PACKET. PLEASE SEE INDIVIDUAL PACKETS FOR READING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH NOVEL PER DAY.

Homework:  The Giver:  Vocab 1 due Tuesday, 12/8; Fahrenheit 451:  Vocab 1 due Tuesday, 12/8; Time Machine:  Vocab 1 due Tuesday, 12/8

Tuesday, 12/8

Due:  vocab 1 for The Giver, Fahrenheit 451 and The Time Machine

In Class:  Lit Circles:  Discuss vocab 1; discuss Exploring Settingand read aloud

Homework:  The Giver:  Journal 1 due Weds., 12/9 or Thurs., 12/10; Farenheit 451:  Journal 1 due Weds., 12/9 or Thurs., 12/10; Time Machine: Journal 1 due Weds., 12/9 or Thurs., 12/10

Weds., Thurs., 12/9,12/10

Due: Journal 1 for The Giver, Fahrenheit 451, Time Machine

In Class:  Discuss Journal 1, Exploring Plot Structure, and take turns reading

Homework: Journal Entry 2 and Note Card 1 due for The Giver, Fahrenheit 451 and Time Machine due Monday, 12/14

Friday, 12/11

Due:  Nothing

In Class: Open reading/work day

Homework:  Journal 2 and Note Card 1 for all novels due Monday, 12/14

WEEK OF 12/14

Week #2

Monday, 12/14

Due:  Journal 2 and Note Card 1 for all novels

In Class:  In Literature Circles, review Journal 2 and Note Card 1 for all novels and discuss Exploring Point of View in the Novel then read aloud, each person taking turns

Homework:  Vocabulary 2 due Tuesday, 12/15 for all novels

Tuesday, 12/15

Due:  Vocabulary 2 for all novels

In class:  In Literature Circles, discuss Vocabulary 2 and Exploring Theme, then read aloud, taking turns

Homework:  Journal 3 for all novels due Weds., Thurs, 12/16, 12/17

Weds., Thurs., 12/16, 12/17

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Journal 3 for all novels In Class:  Discuss in Literature Circles Journal 3 and Exploring Genre; read aloud taking turns

Homework:  Note Card 2 for all novels due Tuesday, 1/5

Friday, 12/18

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Working/ Reading day

Homework:  All Journals, vocabulary Assgnments, Note Cards, and Elements of Science Fiction Notes due Tuesday, 1/5

WEEK OF 11/2

Monday, 11/2

Due:  Vocabulary Quiz #3

In Class:  Introduction of Cause and Effect Historical Newspaper Article Rubric, Outline and Article example; work in pairs; begin work on Outline

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, 11/3:

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work on Outlines in class

Homework:  Completed Outlines due Weds., Thurs., 11/4, 11/5

Weds., Thurs., 11/4, 11/5:

Due: Historical Newspaper Article Outline

In Class: Review for The Glory Field test; Check in and conference Historical Newspaper Article Outlines; begin working on typed Draft #1 of Historical Newspaper Articles

Homework:  The Glory Field novel test Tuesday, 11/10; Sprial notebooks with all 9 Journals turned in Tuesday, 11/10, typed Draft #1 of Historical Newspaper Articles due Tuesday, 11/10; The Glory Field novels turned in Weds., Thurs, 11/11, 11/12; final typed Historical Newspaper Articles with typed Draft #1 and Rubric due Friday 11/13

Friday, 11/6

No school for students:  Records Day!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9

Monday, 11/9

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work in class on typed Draft #1 of Historical Newspaper Article

Homework:  The Glory Field test Tuesday, 11/10; Sprial notebooks with all 9 Journals due Tuesday, 11/10; Draft #1 of Historical Newspaper Article due Tuesday, 11/10; Final Historical Newspaper Article with Draft #1 and Rubric due Friday, 11/13; The Glory Field novels returned Weds., Thurs., 11/11, 11/12

Tuesday, 11/10

Due:  The Glory Field novel test; Draft #1 of Historical Newspaper Article, spiral notebooks with all 9 Journals

In Class:  The Glory Field novel test; turn in spiral notebooks with all 9 Journals; check in and conference Draft #1 Historical Newspaper Articles

Homework:  Turn in The Glory Field novels Weds., Thurs., 11/11, 11/12

Weds., Thurs., 11/11, 12 (Weds., 11/11:  Conferences 5-8 pm; Thurs., 11:20 am dismissal; Conferences 1-4 pm; 5-8 pm)

Due:  Turn in The Glory Field novels

In Class:  Continue to work on Final Historical Newspaper Articles; teacher/peer conference drafts

Homework:  Final Historical Newspaper Artices with Draft #1 and Rubric due Friday, 11/13

Friday, 11/13

Due:  Final Historical Newspaper Article with Draft #1 and Rubric

In Class:  Share Final Newspaper Articles and then collect Final Newspaper Articles with Drafts and Rubric

Homework:  Nothing

WEEK OF 11/16

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduction to our new Unit:  Strange Goings On (Science Fiction Unit); Discuss Essential Questions; Discuss Genre of Science Fiction and Elements of Science Fiction

Homework:  Bring in white 1/2 sheet sized posterboard, markers and rulers by Friday, 11/20

Tuesday, 11/17

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Read the short story in textbook:  “Rain Rain Go Away” on page 555-561 and “About the Author” on page 564; Read “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe on page 624

Homework:  Don’t forget to bring in a 1/2 sheet of posterboard with markers and rulers by Friday, 11/20

Weds., Thurs., 11/18, 11/19

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  In groups of 3-4, you will be reading short stories and working on handouts that go along with the stories.  The handouts have to do with vocabulary, plotline, comprehension specific to each individual story. You will be working on the stories as a group in class. 

Homework:  What is not completed in class must be completed as homework and is due by Monday, 11//23; Don’t forget to bring 1/2 a sheet of posterboard, markers and a ruler to class by Friday, 11/20

WEEK OF OCTOBER 12

Monday, 10/12  READING FOR THE GLORY FIELD FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12-19 PAGES 3-137

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Check in Buiding Background Information worksheets; Collect 1,3,5 Paragraph Frinal Essays with all rough drafts with Rubrics; Begin Glory Field novel unit; pass out Voices in History Book Clubs schedule of reading and Journal response due dates; pass out books; pass out Journal Questions; remember to bring spiral notebooks and writing utensils every day for Journal writing

Homework:  See Voices in History Book Clubs Schedules for Homework each day; Final Glory Field Test Monday, 11/9; Journal #1 (your choice of any Personal Journal) due Tuesday, 12/13

Tuesday, 10/13

Due:  Journal Choice Journal #1

In Class: Check in and share Personal Journal #1 in Book Clubs; read with peer partner

Homework:  Choice Journal #2 (any Journal) due Weds./Thurs., 10/14, 10/15

Weds., Thurs., 10/14, 10/15

Due:  Choice Journal #2(any Journal) due

In Class:  Check in and discuss Journal #2 in Book Clubs; read individually/silently

Homework:  Journal #3-Assigned Personal Journal due Friday, 10/16.  Choose one passage from this text that you have read.  Revise that text to make it more descriptive and visual.

Friday, 10/16

Due:  Personal Assigned Journal #3

In Class:  Discuss novel as a class, check in Assigned Journal #3 and discuss in Book Clubs, choice of reading (individually, small groups or peer)

Homework:  Vocabulary Quiz #1; study words tussle, sporadic, contraband, forage, roil, treacherous

WEEK OF 10/19

Monday, 10/19

Due:  Vocabulary Quiz #1; READ FROM PAGES 138-290 FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-23

In Class:  Vocabulary Quiz #1, Read in Book Clubs

Homework: Assigned Journal #4:  How does the author of your novel show the difference between fact and opinion in his novel?  Due Tuesday, 10/20

Tuesday, 10/20

Due:  Assigned Personal Journal #4

In Class:  Discussion of Assigned Personal Journal #4 as a whole class; Read with a peer partner

Homework:  Choice Journal #5 due Weds., Thurs., 10/21, 10/22

Weds., Thurs., 10/21, 10/22

Due:  Choice Journal #5

In Class:  Discuss Choice Journal #5 in Book Clubs; read individually/silently

Homework:  Assigned Journal #6 due Friday, 10/23:  Write 4 of the MOST SIGNIFICANT QUOTATIONS from the book on brightly colored sheets of paper to be posted in the room.  Write up why these quotations are significant on a separate sheet of paper. Be perpared to explain your choices to the class.

Friday, 10/23

Due: Assigned Creative Journal #6

In Class:  Check in Journal #6 and whole class share of Journal #6; Choice of reading (self, partner, of Book Club)

Homework:  Vocabulary Quiz #2 Monday, 10/26:  careen, vitality, intimidate, integration, predominately, raucous, puckish

WEEK OF MONDAY, 10/26 Read from pages 290-finish for the week of 10/26-10/30

Monday, 10/26

Due:  Vocabulary Quiz #2

In Class:  Read in Book Clubs

Homework:  Assigned Personal Journal #7:  What makes the main character unique?  How do the main character and others feel about those things that make them unique?  Would the character be viewed differently if the actions were to take place in modern times?  EXPLAIN IN DETAL! Due Tuesday, 10/27

Tuesday, 10/27

Due:  Assigned Journal #7

In Class:  Check in and discuss Assigned Journal #7 as a whole class; Read with peer partner

Homework:  Choice Journal #8 due Weds., 10/28, Thurs., 10/29

Weds., 10/28, Thurs., 10/29

Due:  Choice Journal #8

In Class:  Check in and Discuss Choice Journal #8 in Book Clubs; Read individually/silently

Homework:  Assigned Creative Journal #9:  Write a possible ending for your novel.  Discuss why it would be appropriate. Use details in your answer. Due Friday, 10/30

Friday, 10/30

Due:  Assigned Creative Journal #9

In Class:  Check in and Whole class share Assigned Journal #9, Read your choice (self, peer, Book Club)

Homework:  Vocabulary Quiz #3 Monday, 11/2:  fidget, mode, ventilator, parched, miff, frantically, censor, swagger, perishable, illuminate; Final Glory Field Test Monday, 11/9

WEEK OF MONDAY, 11/2

Monday, 11/2

Due:  vocabulary Quiz #3

In Class:  Vocabulary Quiz #3

Homework:  Final Glory Field Test

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28

Monday, 9/28

Due: Nothing

In Class:  Introduce 1,3,5 Paragraph assignment; discuss Thesis worksheet; discuss Graphic Organizer; work on Thesis worksheet and Graphic Organizer in class

Homework:  Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman test Weds., Thurs., 9/30; 10/1; Typed Final 1,3,5 Final Essays with drafts and Rubrics due Friday, 10/9

Tuesday, 9/29

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Review Thesis worksheet and Graphic Organizer; review One Paragraph Character Analysis Essay Rubric components; begin work on One Paragraph DRAFT typed or handwritten One Paragraph Character Analysis Essay

Homework:  Typed or handwritten DRAFT One Paragraph Character Analysis Essay due Weds., Thurs., 9/30, 10/1

Wednesday, Thursday, 9/30, 10/1

Due:  Test on Tubman and Lincoln; Typed or handwritten DRAFT One Paragraph Character Analysis Essay

In Class:  Test on Tubman and Lincoln; check in and peer/teacher review One Paragraph Character Analysis Essay; Introduce 3 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay Rubric.  Work on Typed 3 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay in class if time

Homework:  Typed DRAFT 3 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay due Friday, 10/2

Friday, 10/2

Due:  Typed DRAFT 3 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay

In Class:  Check in DRAFT 3 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay; peer/teacher review; Introduce 5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay Rubric; work on Typed DRAFT 5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay

Homework:  Typed DRAFT 5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay; Final typed 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due FRIDAY/9

WEEK OF 10/5

Monday, 10/5

Due:  Typed Draft 5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay

In Class:  Check in Typed Draft 5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essay; peer/teacher review; work on final copies of final typed 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays; continue to peer/teacher review/edit

Homework:  Final Typed 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due FRIDAY, 10/9

Tuesday, 10/6

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Continue working Typed Final copies of 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays; peer/teacher review/editing

Homework:  Typed Final 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due FRIDAY, 10/9

Weds., Thurs., 10/7, 10/8

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduce “Voices in History” Unit; review Essential Questions for Unit; review Historical Fiction; explain and work on Building Background Knowledge (using Inspiration)

Homework:  Final 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due FRIDAY, 10/9

Friday, 10/9

Due:  Final 1,3,5 Paragraph Character Analysis Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due today. These will be collected at the beginning of class; Building Background Knowledge assignment due

In Class:  Work on Inspiration portion of Building Background Knowledge assignment in groups…due at the end of class

Homework:  Nothing!!

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7

Monday, 9/7-Labor Day

Tuesday, 9/8

First Day of School!

Due: Nothing

In Class:  Welcome to 7/8 Language Arts; About me; Attendance; Physical setting of classroom and “ground rules,” Course Description, “Fun” handout

Homework:  Binder, dividers, looseleaf paper, spiral notebook, writing utensils due Weds., Thurs., 9/9, 9/10; Course Description signature sheet due Fri., 9/11; Summer Packet LA portion with photo due Friday, 9/11;  HOMEROOM:  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN COMPLETED DRAFT ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS RIGHT AWAY. WE WILL BE WORKING ON THEM IN HOMEROOM BEGINNING THURSDAY, 9/10

Weds., Thurs., 9/9, 9/10

Due:  Binders, dividers, looseleaf paper, spiral notebook, writing utensils

In Class:  Put together LA Binders with dividers and LA handouts; hand out LA textbooks, hand out, explain and begin work on Textbook Survey

Homework:  Course Description signature sheet due Friday, 9/11; Summer Packet LA portion with photo due Friday, 9/11; Textbook Survey due Friday, 9/11

Friday, 9/11

Due:  Course Description signature sheet; Summer Packet LA portion with photo; Textbook Survey

In Class:  Grade and discuss Textbook Surveys in class; Discuss and do group work on LA portion of Summer Packet-make sure you have photos of the person you read your biography about

Homework:  Nothing

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14

Monday, 9/14

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduction to MEAP preparation-why do we prepare for MEAPs?; Begin preparing for MEAP testing; testing strategies, assessing prior knowledge; test taking strategies, question stems, paired reading

Homework:  Nothing

Tuesday, 9/15

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Continue with MEAP preparation; discuss 6 traits of writing and the writing process; discuss writing from knowledge and experience including theme, introductions and conclusions

Homework:  Nothing

Weds., Thurs, 9/16,9/17

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Reviewing sections on peer review of student writing including essays and multiple choice

Homework:  Nothing

Friday, 9/18

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Review patterns of organization in writing, cause and effect in writing; Introduce Voices in History Unit and biography/autobiography; review Essential Questions of Individuality

Homework:  Nothing

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21

Monday, 9/21

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduction to Constitution Day, (why Paul Revere?); Read “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (narrative poetry); work on worksheets in class;

Homework:  Completed Paul Revere worksheets due Tuesday, 9/22

Tuesday, 9/22

Due:  Completed Paul Revere worksheets

In Class:  Check Paul Revere worksheets; review background information of Harriet Tubman; read “from Harriet Tubman:  Conductor on the Underground Railroad;”begin worksheets in class on the reading

Homework:  “Harriet Tubman…”worksheets due Weds., Thurs., 9/23,9/24

Weds., Thurs., 9/23,9/24

Due:  “Harriet Tubman…” worksheets

In Class:  Check “Harriet Tubman…” worksheets; read from “Lincoln a Photobiography;” work on worksheets in class

Homework: “Lincoln…” worksheets due Friday, 9/25; Test on “Harriet Tubman…” and “Lincoln…” (comprehension and vocabulary Weds., 9/30, Thurs., 10/1

Friday, 9/25

Due:  “Lincoln…” worksheets

In Class:  Check “Lincoln…” worksheets; test review on Tubman and Lincoln; Introduction to 1,3,5 Paragraph writing assignment; work on pre-writing assignment in class using character ed traits to brainstorm ideas-due at the end of class

Homework:  Vocabulary and comprehension test on Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln Weds., 9/30, Thurs., 10/1; Notice:  Final typed 1,3,5 Paragraph Essays with all drafts and Rubrics due Friday, 10/9

WEEK OF MAY 4

Monday, May 4

Due:  Read pages 146-109; Journal 10

In Class:  Go over homework for Tuesday, 5/5; check in and discuss Journal 10 as a class; work time

Homework:  Read pages 193-206; Journal 11; Myth Chart

Tuesday, 5/5

Due:  Read pages 193-206; Journal 11; Myth Chart

In Class:  Go over homework for Weds., Thurs., 5/6, 5/7; Check in and discuss Journal 11 in small groups; work time 

Homework:  Journal 12 due Weds., Thurs., 5/6, 5/7 

Weds., Thurs., 5/6, 5/7

Due:  Journal 12

In Class:  Check in and discuss Journal 12 in small groups; Review handout “What is Unique About Myths,” “Mixed Up Mt. Olympus” as a class; Teast Review handout and oral review; Begin to study for Test

Homework:  Study for Test which is on Tuesday, 5/12

Friday, 5/8/09

Judge Small from the 48th District Court to visit 7/8 in the morning.

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduce writing a Myth; Introduce writinig a children’s Myth; begin Story Maps

Homework:  Story Maps due Monday, 5/11; Mythology Test Tuesday, 5/12

WEEK OF 5/11

Monday, 5/11

Due:  Story Maps

In Class:  Check in and discuss Story Maps; continue to work on (edit) Story Maps

Homework:  Mythology Test Tuesday, 5/12

Tuesday, 5/12

Due:  Mythology Test

In Class:  Mythology Test today; Begin draft of myth including layout; make sure to leave room for pictures on pages. Remember that this is a 10 page book; we may work in computer lab-Creative Station; Remember to label all elements of a short story

Homework:  Continue 1st typed Draft of Myth; 1st typed Draft due Friday, 5/15

Weds., Thurs, 5/13, 5/14

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Continue working on drafts in the computer lab

Homework:  1st typed Draft of Myths due Friday, 5/15; label all necessary elements of a short story

Friday, 5/15

Due:  1st Typed Draft of Myths labeled

In Class:  Conference with peers, Conference with teacher; continue to work on Myths

Homework:  Typed Draft #2 of Myths due Monday, 5/18; On Tuesday, 5/19 bring colored pencils, crayons to class. DO NOT BRING MARKERS!

WEEK OF MONDAY, 5/18

Monday, 5/18

Due:  Draft #2 of Myth labeled, colored pencils and crayons, NO MARKERS!!

In Class:  Teacher and peer conference Myths; continue to work on Typed Draft #3

Homework:  Typed Draft #3 due Tuesday, 5/18

Tuesday, 5/19

Due:  Typed, labeled Draft #3; colored pencils, crayons, NO MARKERS!!

In Class:  Discuss Myth booklet layout; work on text layout; pass out blank booklets; begin final booklets

Homework:  Final Myth Books due Weds., Thurs. 5/27, 5/28 with Rubrics

Weds., Thurs, 5/20, 5/21

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work on Myth booklets

Homework:  Myth booklets due with Rubrics Weds., Thurs., 5/27, 5/28

Friday, 5/22

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Work on Myth booklets

Homework:  Final Myth booklets with Rubrics due Weds., Thurs., 5/27, 5/28

WEEK OF 4/20

Monday, 4/20

Due:  Read Heroes, Gods and Monsters, pages 3-18; Journals 1 and 2; complete “Why Were Myths Created” sheet for Zeus, Hera, Athena and Poseidon

In Class:  Check in homework and discuss; work on reading pages 19-35; Journal 3; and completing “Why Were Myths Created sheet for Hades, Demeter, Birth of the Twins and Artemis  

Homework:  Read pages 19-35; Journal 3;  complete “Why Were Myths Created” sheet for Hades, Demeter, Birth of the Twins and Artemis  due Tuesday, 4/21

Tuesday, 4/21

Due:  pages 19-35; Journal 3;  complete “Why Were Myths Created” sheet for Hades, Demeter, Birth of the Twins and Artemis  

In class:  Check in homework and discuss; Review Elements of a Short Story packet, page 2,  characters and characterization; Read pages 36-56, work on Journal 4

Homework:    Read pages 36-56, work on Journal 4, continue completing “Why Were Myths Created” sheet due Weds., Thurs. 4/22, 4/23

Weds., Thurs., 4/22, 4/23

Due:   Pages 36-56; Journal 4

In Class:  Check in homework and discuss; Review Elements of a Short Story packet page 4, Exploring Conflict and Story Structure; read pages 57-75; begin Journal #5

Homework:  Read pages 57-75; Journal #5, continue completing “Why Were Myths Created” sheet, due Friday, 4/24

Friday, 4/24

Due:  Read pages 57-75; Journal #5, “Why Were Myths Created” sheet

In Class:  Review and check in homework and discuss; discuss Elements of a Short Story packet on Setting; begin reading pages 76-110; begin Journal 6

Homework: Read pages 76-110;  Journal 6; “Why Were Myths Created” sheet due Monday 4/27 

WEEK OF 4/27

Monday, 4/17

Due:  Read pages 76-110;  Journal 6; “Why Were Myths Created” sheet

In Class:  Review and check in homework and discuss; discuss Elements of a Short Story packet on Point of View; Read pages 111-145; begin Journal 7

Homework:  Read pages 111-145;  Journal 7; “Why Were Myths Created” sheet due Tues., 4/28

Tues., 4/28

Due:  Read pages 111-145;  Journal 7; “Why Were Myths Created” sheet

In Class:  Review and check in homework and discuss; discuss Elements of a Short Story packet theme; read 111-145; start Journal 8

Homework:  Read 111-145; Journal 8; “Why Myths Were Created” sheet due Weds., Thurs., 4/29, 4/30

Weds., Thurs., 4/29, 4/30

Due:  Read 111-145; Journal 8; “Why Myths Were Created” sheet

In Class:  Review and check in homework and discuss; discuss Elements of a Short Story packet Imagery/Character/Setting, reading 146-192; Journal 9

Homework:  Read 146-192; Journal 9 due Friday, 5/1

Friday, 5/1

Due:  Read 146-192; Journal 9; “Why Were Myths Created” sheet due Friday, 5/1

In Class:  Review and check in homework and discuss; Elements of a Short Story Symbolism; read 146-192; work on Journal 10

Homework:  Read 146-192; work on Journal 10 due Monday, 5/4

WEEK OF 3/30/09

Monday, 3/30

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Finish up Student-Led Conference Portfolios

Homework:  None

Tuesday, 3/31

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Book Talk about upcoming visiting author by Ann Truesdell, Media Specialist; visit Book Fair; Introduction about our new Unit, Tales From Around the World

Homework:  Nothing

Weds., Thurs., 4/1, 4/2

Due:  BRING YOUR RED TEXTBOOKS TO CLASS FROM NOW ON UNTIL I TELL YOU OTHERWISE!!

In Class:  Begin reading and discussing folktales, fables and myths from around the world

Homework:  Nothing

Friday: 

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Continue reading and discussing folktales, fables and myths from around the world

Homework:  Nothing unless we do not finish reading the folktales, fables and myths from around the world

HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE SPRING BREAK!!

WEEK OF APRIL 13

Monday, 4/13

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Introduce Elements of Mythology and Elements of a Short Story; review KWL of Mythology (handout); review Essential Questions and Focus Questions for Unit; watch “Let’s Talk Myths” video and take notes (handout); discuss notes as a class

Homework:  Nothing

Tuesday, 4/14

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Background Information sheet (handout); two map activities-work on in class

Homework:  Finish map activities at home if they are not finished in class

Weds., Thurs., 4/15 and 4/16 (also, keep in mind the 7th graders go to the DIA on WEds., 4/15 and the 8th graders go to the DIA on Thursday 4/16)

Due:  The 2 map activities

In Class:  Check in map activities; go over Greek and Roman Gods handout; Introduce and discuss conflict, antagonist and protagonist handout; Discuss Themes in Literature and Point of View; Discuss Mythology Journaling; Discuss Why Myths Were Created?; Pass out myth books.  NOTE:  Those students absent for the DIA Field Trip will have to catch up on work missed

Homework:  NOthing

Friday, 4/17

Due:  Nothing

In Class:  Pass out Elements of a Short Story Packets; Pass out and review Family Tree handout; begin independent reading in class; Read pages 3-28 by Monday, 4/20; answer Journal Question #1in class today(follow the correct Journaling format)

Homework:  Journal #2 due Monday, 4/20