Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Read - Class "Rules & Expectations" (due Friday, September 4)
Assignment given - "Mystery Letter" (due Friday, September 4)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Bellringer - It is the start of a new school year (semester). Tell me what you hope to accomplish this year and how you plan to do so. ex. This school year I hope to…(sports, academics, social)
Reviewed - Rules and Expectations (group project)
Distributed - books
Introduced - Unit 1 Vocabulary words (1-5)
Assignment given - Vocabulary, Unit 1 definitions (in book; due Friday, September 4)
In Class - PSSA Coach: Writing, Pretest, passages 1 & 2
Friday, September 4, 2009
Assignments due - Mystery letter, Parent/Student/Teacher contract due, Vocabulary Unit 1 definitions
Bellringer - Finish the story: I really wish I hadn't... (one paragraph)
Introduced - Unit 1 Vocabulary words (completed - words 6-10)
Assigned - Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms, page 25
Read: Mystery letters
Test: Rules & Expectations
Introduced: Mythology
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Assignment due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms (page 25)
Bellringer: Alliteration is the repetition of sound. For example: Tiny tots trampled the tentative tulips is an alliterative sentence. Write three alliterative sentences.
Distributed binders and tabs
In Class - Elements of Writing, page 406-407, exercise 1, The Sentence
In Class - PSSA Coach, Passages 3 & 4, questions
Assigned: Vocabulary:Unit 1: Choosing the Right Word
Introduced LINCS Vocabulary practice (vocabulary words 1-10 due Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Choosing the Right Word (page 26) & LINCS 1-10
Bellringer: Begin a story with the line: The clock winked. Use at least two other forms of figurative language.
Proofreading: i jumped out of bed to here what the noise outside my window was, i was terrified to discover a Ufo hovering in my backyard
Assigned: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Vocabulary in Context (page 27) & LINCS 11-20
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 25, Capitalization, exercise 1, page 708-710
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Zeus" page 3-5 and "Hera" page 6-7
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Vocabulary in Context (page 27) & LINCS 11-15
Bellringer: Write 1-2 paragraphs using at least 5 of your Unit 1 vocabulary words. Begin your story with "In the dark forest I saw it for the first time. There it was, the..."
Proofreading: i shut my blinds in order to preclude the aliens from seeing me, unfortunately i jostled the blinds and the flying saucer came soreing at me
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 13, The Sentence, ex. 2 & 3, pages 408-409
In Class: PSSA Coach Passage 5, Introduce Informational writing prompt
Assigned: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Completing the Sentence (page 24-25) & LINCS 16-20 DUE FRIDAY
Assigned: PSSA Coach Informational Writing Prompt, page 22-23 - DUE MONDAY
Friday, September 11, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Completing the Sentence (page 24) & LINCS 16-20
Bellringer: Imagine the invention of a magical mailbox has made it possible to deliver letters to any person or group of people at any time in human history. To whom would you write a letter? What would you say? What questions would you ask? Write the letter you'd like to send.
Proofreading: A lighting bolt flew from the saucer and destroied my dogs' house "you jerk!" i yelled at the churlish alien
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 25, Capitalization, exercise 3, pages 710-715
In Class: allotted time for PSSA Coach homework (due Monday)
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Athene" page 8-14 and "Poseidon" page 15-18
Monday, September 14, 2009
Assignments due: PSSA Coach, Informational writing assignment
Mad Libs Monday!
Bellringer: Mr. T looked down at the item in his hands. He had no choice. He had to call the FBI... (Finish the story)
Proofreading: my brother jacob. Came running into my room, he looked at the rubble that used to be fluffy's house. "we need to collaborate to defeat these aliens!"
Corrected: Unit 1 Vocabulary homework - all exercises
In Class: PSSA Coach: Persuasive Writing Prompt, page 25, essay due Wednesday
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Assignments due: LINCS to be turned in;
Bellringer: List your alphabet and name two different nouns for each letter. Try to use at least (ex. A: Arizona, aardvark; B: bonanza, Billy Bob)
Proofreading: "Aw bananas! cried my sister megan. i don't think those are aliens at all, she continued.
UNIT ONE VOCABULARY TEST TODAY
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Assignments due: PSSA Coach Persuasive essay - hand in Pre-test
Bellringer:If you could have any super power what would it be? How would you use these powers? You must have a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
Proofreading: "your write, Megan," It can't be an alien. I think it must be Zeus. He's the won with the lightning bolt. I said.
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop: Introduced Unit 2, words 1-10 with reminding words
In Class: Introduced Word Webs
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Athene" page 8-14 and "Poseidon" page 15-18
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 67
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, definitions; Word Webs (words 1-10 of Unit 2)
Bellringer: "Ouch!" I looked down at the suitcase I just stubbed my toe on. I bent down, opened the case, and found out it was full of money...
Proofreading: A mighty roar nearly broke my eardrums. "Its me, Zeus, god of the skys. Neil down before me and prey. I command you!"
Assigned:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, synonyms and antonyms page 32;
2. English Essentials, Fragments I, Practice 1, page 69 (started in class);
3. Word Webs (11-20) Due Monday
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 68 & 69
In Class: PSSA Coach - Lesson One, Topic Sentences, page 29-31
Friday, September 18, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, synonyms and antonyms page 32;
2. English Essentials, Fragments I, Practice 1, page 69 (started in class)
Bellringer: Choose something interesting that has happened to you in the past year and write about it. Write in the third person (using "he" or "she" or your name) and make yourself the main character in the story.
Proofreading: The 3 of us were speechless. We kneeled down and asked Zeus to forgave us. Because we were afraid hed maim us.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, 717-718, Review A & B
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 70 & 71 (Practice 2 & 3)
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Choosing the Right Word, page 33
Monday, September 21, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Word Webs (11-20),
2. Vocabulary Workshop, Choosing the Right Word, page 33;
3. Fragments I, Practice 3, page 71 (started in class)
Bellringer: If you knew you were going to be banished to an igloo for the rest of your life, what five items would you take along? (Assume you would get all the food, water, heaters, and warm clothes you needed.) Write a paragraph about what you’d take, and why.
Proofreading: "I am the legendary Zeus! Venerate me you wanton creatures. Zeus roared. "We're already kneeling in prayer for him, what else does he want jacob wispered.
Mad Lib Monday!
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Poseidon" page 15-18 & "Hades" page 19-21
In Class: PSSA Coach: Lesson 2: Supporting Sentences, page 32 & 33
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, 717, Review C (started but not completed)
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Vocabulary in Context, page 34, due tomorrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Assignment due: Vocabulary Workshop, Vocabulary in Context, page 34
Bellringer: Using the following words: antics, incognito, apple pie, mosquito, Hannah Montana, slugs, and hammer, write a story.
Proofreading: With really bad timeing our nieghbors Miriah and Micaela peaked out there window.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, page 718, Review C (complete)
In Class: PSSA Coach: Lesson 3: Concluding Sentences, page 34 & 35
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 77
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Assignments Due: none (yipee!)
Bellringer: On September 23, 1938, a seven-foot time capsule was buried on the grounds of the World’s Fair in New York City. A number of everyday items were placed in the capsule with the directions to be opened in five thousand years. If you were to create a time capsule today, what items would you place in the capsule and why?
Proofreading: Holy cow Miriah yelled. I was trying to be incognito but you ruined that Micaela replied.
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Demeter" pages 22-29
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 78
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, Proper Adjectives, 720-721, exercise 4 & exercise 5
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Assignments Due: Vocabulary Workshop, pg. 31-32 Completing the Sentence & Word Webs
Bellringer: Begin with "Today I will..." write for ten minutes without stopping until Mrs. Winsor says "time"
Proofreading: It is too you're detriment that you have spoken little girl the mighty Zeus needs a snack.
In Class: BINGO game - review for test
In Class: Study Island, Writing, Follow the class assignment
Friday, September 25, 2009
Assignments Due: none
Bellringer: When you woke up today you discovered that you lost your sense of taste. What will you miss the most and why?
Proofreading: Jacob whom is always enterprising had a brillant idea he went to the toilet and yelled for help.
In Class: VOCABULARY, UNIT 2 TEST
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, read pages 725-727, Exercise 6, 1-10 page 727-728
Monday, September 28, 2009
Assignments Due: none
Bellringer: If you could create a custom ATM, what would it give you instead of money? Why?
Proofreading: Hay! Hades Poseidon can you here me we need help Jacob bellowed.
MAD LIBS MONDAY
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Birth of the Twins" page 30-31; "Artemis" page 32-35; & "Apollo" page 36-38
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 79
Assigned:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, definitions, pages 35-37, 1-20
2. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 1, page 79 (finish)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Assignments Due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, definitions, pages 35-37, 1-20
2. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 1, page 79 (finish)
Bellringer: If I had a year to do anything I wanted, I would... Use five different vocabulary words from Units 1-3.
Proofreading: After he yelled. The toilet water began to ripple a face appeared in the water.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 728, Review F
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Synonyms and Antonyms, page 38, 1-20; PSSA Coach, Pick one of the three essay topics from pages 36-38. Complete the page (due Thursday)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Assignments Due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Synonyms and Antonyms, page 38, 1-20
Bellringer: It was quiet, too quiet. This could only mean that...
Proofreading: What do you want the prodigious Poseidon asked. Jacob became extremely skittish Poseidon was one scarry dude.
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, Practice 2, page 80
In Class: The Greek Gods, "Sons of Apollo" pg. 39-42 & "Hermes"
In Class: Study Island: Fragments & Run-Ons
Assigned:Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Choosing the Right Word, page 39, 1-20
Read - Class "Rules & Expectations" (due Friday, September 4)
Assignment given - "Mystery Letter" (due Friday, September 4)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Bellringer - It is the start of a new school year (semester). Tell me what you hope to accomplish this year and how you plan to do so. ex. This school year I hope to…(sports, academics, social)
Reviewed - Rules and Expectations (group project)
Distributed - books
Introduced - Unit 1 Vocabulary words (1-5)
Assignment given - Vocabulary, Unit 1 definitions (in book; due Friday, September 4)
In Class - PSSA Coach: Writing, Pretest, passages 1 & 2
Friday, September 4, 2009
Assignments due - Mystery letter, Parent/Student/Teacher contract due, Vocabulary Unit 1 definitions
Bellringer - Finish the story: I really wish I hadn't... (one paragraph)
Introduced - Unit 1 Vocabulary words (completed - words 6-10)
Assigned - Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms, page 25
Read: Mystery letters
Test: Rules & Expectations
Introduced: Mythology
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Assignment due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Synonyms & Antonyms (page 25)
Bellringer: Alliteration is the repetition of sound. For example: Tiny tots trampled the tentative tulips is an alliterative sentence. Write three alliterative sentences.
Distributed binders and tabs
In Class - Elements of Writing, page 406-407, exercise 1, The Sentence
In Class - PSSA Coach, Passages 3 & 4, questions
Assigned: Vocabulary:Unit 1: Choosing the Right Word
Introduced LINCS Vocabulary practice (vocabulary words 1-10 due Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Choosing the Right Word (page 26) & LINCS 1-10
Bellringer: Begin a story with the line: The clock winked. Use at least two other forms of figurative language.
Proofreading: i jumped out of bed to here what the noise outside my window was, i was terrified to discover a Ufo hovering in my backyard
Assigned: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Vocabulary in Context (page 27) & LINCS 11-20
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 25, Capitalization, exercise 1, page 708-710
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Zeus" page 3-5 and "Hera" page 6-7
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Vocabulary in Context (page 27) & LINCS 11-15
Bellringer: Write 1-2 paragraphs using at least 5 of your Unit 1 vocabulary words. Begin your story with "In the dark forest I saw it for the first time. There it was, the..."
Proofreading: i shut my blinds in order to preclude the aliens from seeing me, unfortunately i jostled the blinds and the flying saucer came soreing at me
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 13, The Sentence, ex. 2 & 3, pages 408-409
In Class: PSSA Coach Passage 5, Introduce Informational writing prompt
Assigned: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Completing the Sentence (page 24-25) & LINCS 16-20 DUE FRIDAY
Assigned: PSSA Coach Informational Writing Prompt, page 22-23 - DUE MONDAY
Friday, September 11, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary: Unit 1: Completing the Sentence (page 24) & LINCS 16-20
Bellringer: Imagine the invention of a magical mailbox has made it possible to deliver letters to any person or group of people at any time in human history. To whom would you write a letter? What would you say? What questions would you ask? Write the letter you'd like to send.
Proofreading: A lighting bolt flew from the saucer and destroied my dogs' house "you jerk!" i yelled at the churlish alien
In Class: Elements of Writing, Chapter 25, Capitalization, exercise 3, pages 710-715
In Class: allotted time for PSSA Coach homework (due Monday)
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Athene" page 8-14 and "Poseidon" page 15-18
Monday, September 14, 2009
Assignments due: PSSA Coach, Informational writing assignment
Mad Libs Monday!
Bellringer: Mr. T looked down at the item in his hands. He had no choice. He had to call the FBI... (Finish the story)
Proofreading: my brother jacob. Came running into my room, he looked at the rubble that used to be fluffy's house. "we need to collaborate to defeat these aliens!"
Corrected: Unit 1 Vocabulary homework - all exercises
In Class: PSSA Coach: Persuasive Writing Prompt, page 25, essay due Wednesday
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Assignments due: LINCS to be turned in;
Bellringer: List your alphabet and name two different nouns for each letter. Try to use at least (ex. A: Arizona, aardvark; B: bonanza, Billy Bob)
Proofreading: "Aw bananas! cried my sister megan. i don't think those are aliens at all, she continued.
UNIT ONE VOCABULARY TEST TODAY
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Assignments due: PSSA Coach Persuasive essay - hand in Pre-test
Bellringer:If you could have any super power what would it be? How would you use these powers? You must have a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
Proofreading: "your write, Megan," It can't be an alien. I think it must be Zeus. He's the won with the lightning bolt. I said.
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop: Introduced Unit 2, words 1-10 with reminding words
In Class: Introduced Word Webs
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Athene" page 8-14 and "Poseidon" page 15-18
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 67
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, definitions; Word Webs (words 1-10 of Unit 2)
Bellringer: "Ouch!" I looked down at the suitcase I just stubbed my toe on. I bent down, opened the case, and found out it was full of money...
Proofreading: A mighty roar nearly broke my eardrums. "Its me, Zeus, god of the skys. Neil down before me and prey. I command you!"
Assigned:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, synonyms and antonyms page 32;
2. English Essentials, Fragments I, Practice 1, page 69 (started in class);
3. Word Webs (11-20) Due Monday
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 68 & 69
In Class: PSSA Coach - Lesson One, Topic Sentences, page 29-31
Friday, September 18, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 2, synonyms and antonyms page 32;
2. English Essentials, Fragments I, Practice 1, page 69 (started in class)
Bellringer: Choose something interesting that has happened to you in the past year and write about it. Write in the third person (using "he" or "she" or your name) and make yourself the main character in the story.
Proofreading: The 3 of us were speechless. We kneeled down and asked Zeus to forgave us. Because we were afraid hed maim us.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, 717-718, Review A & B
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments I, page 70 & 71 (Practice 2 & 3)
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Choosing the Right Word, page 33
Monday, September 21, 2009
Assignments due:
1. Word Webs (11-20),
2. Vocabulary Workshop, Choosing the Right Word, page 33;
3. Fragments I, Practice 3, page 71 (started in class)
Bellringer: If you knew you were going to be banished to an igloo for the rest of your life, what five items would you take along? (Assume you would get all the food, water, heaters, and warm clothes you needed.) Write a paragraph about what you’d take, and why.
Proofreading: "I am the legendary Zeus! Venerate me you wanton creatures. Zeus roared. "We're already kneeling in prayer for him, what else does he want jacob wispered.
Mad Lib Monday!
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Poseidon" page 15-18 & "Hades" page 19-21
In Class: PSSA Coach: Lesson 2: Supporting Sentences, page 32 & 33
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, 717, Review C (started but not completed)
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Vocabulary in Context, page 34, due tomorrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Assignment due: Vocabulary Workshop, Vocabulary in Context, page 34
Bellringer: Using the following words: antics, incognito, apple pie, mosquito, Hannah Montana, slugs, and hammer, write a story.
Proofreading: With really bad timeing our nieghbors Miriah and Micaela peaked out there window.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capital Letters, page 718, Review C (complete)
In Class: PSSA Coach: Lesson 3: Concluding Sentences, page 34 & 35
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 77
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Assignments Due: none (yipee!)
Bellringer: On September 23, 1938, a seven-foot time capsule was buried on the grounds of the World’s Fair in New York City. A number of everyday items were placed in the capsule with the directions to be opened in five thousand years. If you were to create a time capsule today, what items would you place in the capsule and why?
Proofreading: Holy cow Miriah yelled. I was trying to be incognito but you ruined that Micaela replied.
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Demeter" pages 22-29
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 78
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, Proper Adjectives, 720-721, exercise 4 & exercise 5
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Assignments Due: Vocabulary Workshop, pg. 31-32 Completing the Sentence & Word Webs
Bellringer: Begin with "Today I will..." write for ten minutes without stopping until Mrs. Winsor says "time"
Proofreading: It is too you're detriment that you have spoken little girl the mighty Zeus needs a snack.
In Class: BINGO game - review for test
In Class: Study Island, Writing, Follow the class assignment
Friday, September 25, 2009
Assignments Due: none
Bellringer: When you woke up today you discovered that you lost your sense of taste. What will you miss the most and why?
Proofreading: Jacob whom is always enterprising had a brillant idea he went to the toilet and yelled for help.
In Class: VOCABULARY, UNIT 2 TEST
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, read pages 725-727, Exercise 6, 1-10 page 727-728
Monday, September 28, 2009
Assignments Due: none
Bellringer: If you could create a custom ATM, what would it give you instead of money? Why?
Proofreading: Hay! Hades Poseidon can you here me we need help Jacob bellowed.
MAD LIBS MONDAY
In Class: The Greek Gods: "Birth of the Twins" page 30-31; "Artemis" page 32-35; & "Apollo" page 36-38
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, page 79
Assigned:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, definitions, pages 35-37, 1-20
2. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 1, page 79 (finish)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Assignments Due:
1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, definitions, pages 35-37, 1-20
2. English Essentials, Fragments II, Practice 1, page 79 (finish)
Bellringer: If I had a year to do anything I wanted, I would... Use five different vocabulary words from Units 1-3.
Proofreading: After he yelled. The toilet water began to ripple a face appeared in the water.
In Class: Elements of Writing: Capitalization, page 728, Review F
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Synonyms and Antonyms, page 38, 1-20; PSSA Coach, Pick one of the three essay topics from pages 36-38. Complete the page (due Thursday)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Assignments Due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Synonyms and Antonyms, page 38, 1-20
Bellringer: It was quiet, too quiet. This could only mean that...
Proofreading: What do you want the prodigious Poseidon asked. Jacob became extremely skittish Poseidon was one scarry dude.
In Class: English Essentials - Fragments II, Practice 2, page 80
In Class: The Greek Gods, "Sons of Apollo" pg. 39-42 & "Hermes"
In Class: Study Island: Fragments & Run-Ons
Assigned:Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 3, Choosing the Right Word, page 39, 1-20
