December 4-19
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
- 3,5,6,9 - Reader's Theatre & Notes
- Test - December 18 or 19 - Socratic Seminar Discussion
- 8 - Two-Act Play from Literature textbook
- Test - December 18 & 19 - one scene from the play
December 1
Make Up Work
Make Up Work
November 30
Genre Test
Genre Test
November 29
Select Parts for A Christmas Carol
Select Parts for A Christmas Carol
November 28
Genre Test Study
Genre Test Study
November 27
Prefix Work Study - See "A Christmas Carol" link at the top
Prefix Work Study - See "A Christmas Carol" link at the top
November 22 - November 26 - Break
Text Structure Lesson - Tuesday, November 21
Tuesday, November 7
- Independent Reading
- Frankenstein, Part 2
Monday, November 6
- Independent Reading
- 3rd Hour - Letter due at the end of class
- Frankenstein Discussion
Friday, November 3
- Independent Reading
- Book Commercials
- Frankenstein
- 3, 5, 6, 9 - questions; discussion
- 8 - finish; questions
Thursday, November 2
- Independent Reading
- Frankenstein
Wednesday, November 1
- 3rd Hour- ISU Group; Shelley Quiz
- Independent Reading
- 5th-9th Hours - Begin Frankenstein
Tuesday, October 31
- Independent Reading
- 3rd Hour- Shelley Quiz; Prereading packet
- 5th-9th Hours - Shelley biography; Shelley quiz
Monday, October 30
- Independent Reading
- 3rd Hour- Shelley biography
- 5th-9th Hours - Genre Lesson
Tuesday, October 24
Thursday, October 26
- Independent Reading
- Atomic Ants
- Independent Reading
- 3rd Hour - ISU Group
- 5th - 9th - The Lift
Thursday, October 26
- Independent Reading
- 3rd Hour - Book Fair; Genre Lesson
- 5th - 9th Hours - Book Fair; Reading time
Monday, October 23
- Independent Reading
- Goal Setting/Reflection
Wednesday, October 19
Thursday, October 18
- Independent Reading
- Genre Lesson - Science Fiction
Thursday, October 18
- Independent Reading
- Read "Zoo"
- Complete Imagery and Science Fiction Connection workshet
Monday, Tuesday
October 16, 17
October 16, 17
- Independent Reading
- Watch "The Monkey's Paw"
- Venn Diagram to compare the movie and text
Friday, October 13
- Library
- Finish plot diagram
Thursday, October 12
- Read "The Monkey's Paw"
- Plot Diagram - 10 points
Wednesday, October 11
- Independent Reading
- Genre Lesson #4: Fantasy
Tuesday, October 10
- Root Word Review & Adding to the Reader's Notebook
- Literary Elements Notes
Friday, October 6
- Independent Reading
- Book Commercial Introduction
- 2 in 2nd quarter
- Handout given in class (will be posted on website soon)
- 2 in 2nd quarter
- Independent Work Time
Thursday, October 5
- Independent Reading
- Lesson: The Pit and The Pendulum
- Written response (10 points)
Wednesday, October 4
- Independent Reading
- Lesson: Poe's Childhood and A Very Brief Explanation of The Spanish Inquisition
Tuesday, October 3
- Independent Reading
- Genre Lesson - Mystery
Monday, October 2
- Evergreen Cemetery Walk
- Finish story map story board - 6, 8, 9
Friday, September 29
- Library Time/Independent Reading
- Finish story map story board
Thursday, September 28
- Independent Reading
- Read Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout - Interactive Story Map (create a story board with a partner/group)
Wednesday, September 27
- Independent Reading
- Review Traditional Literature
- Read African Folk Tale
- Story Map
Tuesday, September 26
- Independent Reading
- Review Poetry Genre
- Poem Vs. Anthology
- Poem Vs. Anthology
- Read I Opened a Book by Julia Donaldson
Monday, September 25
- Escape Room by Miss Hennessey
Friday, September 22
- Destiny Quest Lesson with Mrs. Nicoson
Thursday, September 21
1. Inter
2. Audi
3. Chrono
4. Cyclo
5. Crede - to believe; credible, credit
6. Cede
7. Demo
8. Bene
9. Scrib
10. Multi
11. Vita
12. Tele
- Root Word Game (link)
- As you play the game, write the definition and TWO examples of root word. The definition and examples are part of the game prompt or answers. #5 is done for you as an example.
1. Inter
2. Audi
3. Chrono
4. Cyclo
5. Crede - to believe; credible, credit
6. Cede
7. Demo
8. Bene
9. Scrib
10. Multi
11. Vita
12. Tele
Wednesday, September 20
- Independent Reading
- Genre Lesson - Traditional Literature
Tuesday, September 19
- Independent Reading
- Reading response lesson (moving beyond just writing a summary)
Monday, September 18
- Independent Reading
- ThinkCERCA Word Parts lesson
Friday, September 15
- Funks Grove Field Trip
Thursday, September 14
- Library
- Genre Lesson
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
September 11, 12, 13
MAP testing - Reading time as students finish.
September 11, 12, 13
MAP testing - Reading time as students finish.
Friday, September 8
First Reader's Notebook Letter due next week. MAP testing will delay the actual due dates, but weekly students will write one letter due
3rd Hour - Monday
5th Hour - Tuesday
6th Hour - Wednesday
8th Hour - Thursday
9th Hour - Friday
First Reader's Notebook Letter due next week. MAP testing will delay the actual due dates, but weekly students will write one letter due
3rd Hour - Monday
5th Hour - Tuesday
6th Hour - Wednesday
8th Hour - Thursday
9th Hour - Friday
Thursday, September 7
- Independent Reading Time
- Create the Genre List on page 1 of the Reader's Notebook
- The Landlady - finish shared reading and prediction worksheet (10 points)
- Complete a plot diagram for The Landlady (10 points)
Wednesday, September 6
- Independent Reading Time
- The Landlady - finish shared reading and prediction worksheet (10 points)
- Complete a plot diagram for The Landlady (10 points)
Tuesday, September 5
- Independent Reading Time
- The Landlady - shared reading and prediction worksheet (10 points)
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Friday, September 1
- Library
- Discussion - How do reader's choose books?
- Reading Time
Thursday, August 31
- Independent Reading
- Plot diagram for If Cornered, Scream - 10 point Daily Work grade
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading
Wednesday, August 30
- Independent Reading
- If Cornered, Scream - shared reading and worksheet - 10 point Daily Work grade
- If absent, see Ms. Hutton for a copy. We read this in class as we completed predictions.
- If absent, see Ms. Hutton for a copy. We read this in class as we completed predictions.
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading
Tuesday, August 29
- Independent Reading
- Finish Reading Assessment - 15 point Daily Work grade
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading
Monday, August 28
- Independent Reading
- Reading Assessment - 15 point Daily Work grade
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading
Friday, August 25
- Independent Reading - fill out page 3 of the Reader's Notebook
- Read "Mr. Mason's Jar" in class - response in folder
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading
Thursday, August 24
- Independent Reading - fill out page 3 of the Reader's Notebook
- Planner and Pass Routines for 7H
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading.
Wednesday, August 23
- Independent Reading
- Set up Reader's Notebook and Reading Folder (kept in room)
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading.
Tuesday, August 22
- Independent Reading
- 7H Puzzle Activity
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading.
Monday, August 21
- Book Frenzy - Choose a book to read.
- Daily Homework - 10-20 minutes of reading.
- 40-book reading requirement
Friday, August 18
Welcome!
Supplies needed for reading:
Welcome!
Supplies needed for reading:
- pen/pencil
- paper