Block 3, November Assignments
Monday, November 2, 2009
Assignments due: Complete Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: Pick a card. Write the writing prompt in your bellringer book and wait for further instructions.
Proofreading: The U.S.S. Raven took off at light speed to combat the evil band of space pirates Hermes 2. Hermes 2 was known for it’s thievery and they had kidnapped 2 of our soldiers Austin and Morgan.
In Class: Complete graphic organizer
Quiz: Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
In Class: Read Chapter 8 of The Lightning Thief
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Assignments due: none!
Bellringer: Using your graphic organizer from yesterday, write a five paragraph response to your prompt.
Proofreading: Yippee yelled Hunter and Shane two of the superior six. The students on the space shuttle were intrigued with the speed of the ship, because they did not think it was plausible to go so fast!
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, introduce words 1-10
In Class: Elements of Writing, Pronouns, Review B, page 444-445
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Assignments: Unit 5, definitions
Bellringer: Step 1: pass your bellringer book to the person behind you. If you happen to be in the last seat of the row, please give your book to the first person in the row. Step 2: Look at yesterday's bellringer in the borrowed book. Step 3: Read the bellringer. Step 4: Proofread the bellringer using your proofreading marks. Step 5: Sign your name at the bottom of the page. Step 6: return the bellringer book to its rightful owner
Proofreading: Captain Winsor told her troops Be on high alert these pirates are extremely volatile. We cannot cower from their wanton behavior!
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, introduce words 11-20
In Class: Elements of Literature, Parts of Speech, Worksheet #2, Identifying Pronouns
In Class: Read Chapter 10 of The Lightning Thief
Assigned: Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief (for Friday); Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Synonyms and Antonyms
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Synonyms and Antonyms
Bellringer: Read the corrections, comments, and suggestions from yesterday's bellringer switch. Using their suggestions and a little brain power, revise your essay. Be sure to add at least one more detail or supporting sentence to each paragraph.
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read pages 35 & 36; answer questions 1-15
In Class: Study Island
Assigned: Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief (for Friday); Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Choosing the Right Word
Friday, November 6, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Choosing the Right Word; Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: Step 1: pass your bellringer book to the person in front of you you. If you happen to be in the first seat of the row, please give your book to the last person in the row. Step 2: Look at yesterday's bellringer in the borrowed book. Step 3: Read the bellringer. Step 4: Proofread the bellringer using your proofreading marks. Step 5: Sign your name at the bottom of the page. Step 6: return the bellringer book to its rightful owner
Proofreading: I’m not going to be skittish around these pirates I’m going to pulverize them, and write they’re epitaph in they’re own blood! said Trisha.
In Class: QUIZ - Chapters 10 & 11 The Lightning Thief
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 37; answer questions 16-35
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 741-743, exercise 2
In Class: Read Chapter 12 The Lightning Thief
Monday, November 9, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Vocabulary in Context; The Lightning Thief Chapter 13
Bellringer: Get a fresh sheet of composition paper. Write your essay from Friday's bellringer on the paper. Please double space.
Proofreading: Trisha thats not ethical, or even plausible said Jerrod.
In Class: QUIZ - Chapters 12 & 13
In Class: Read Chapter 14 The Lightning Thief
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 38; answer questions 36-55
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 743-745, exercise 3
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Assignments: none
Bellringer: Begin a story with "The hallway was silent..."
Proofreading: What are we supposed to do then. We are within attacking proximity and I’m sure they will have ample weapons Rachel asked quizzically.
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 40, answer questions 56-69; Extra credit opportunity :-)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 745-747, exercise 4: Compound Sentences
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 15
Bellringer: "How did I end up here?"...finish the story
Proofreading: It’s President Paiges jurisdiction. We’ll talk to she, said Autumn.
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 14 & 15
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 16
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, pages 178-181, Practice 1 & 2
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 16
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: sequel, cower, plebeian, pulverize, and apparition
Proofreading: Your being facetious, right. President Paige is inaudible when she speaks and if you ask her to speak up she looks at you with disdain, Jessica chimed in.
Vocabulary Test, Unit 5
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, pages 178-181, Practice 1 & 2
Monday, November 16, 2009
Assignments due: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 17 & 18
Bellringer: If you were a demigod which god or goddess would be your parent? Why?
Proofreading: We need to speak with King Richard, he is the one that is most reasonable, William said diplomatically.
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 16 & 17
In Class:Elements of Writing, Punctuation, Commas, Interrupters, pages 747-749, exercise 5
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Assignments due: none
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: ice, parade, ducklings, snoopy, and wise.
Proofreading: I had a premonition Captain Winsor announced I think that King Richard will try to flaunt his bling to distract us from rescuing Austin and Morgan.
Introduce:Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6 words 1-10
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, definitions (due tomorrow)
In Class: Elements of Writing, Punctuation, Commas, Appositive phrases, page 749-750, exercise 6, 1-10
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, "Pronouns with and and or" Practice 3, page 181-182
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, definitions; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 20
Bellringer: Write a story about a time where you felt abashed. Do not use any pronouns.
Proofreading: King Richard is only a pseudonym for OJ Simpson, he's not a real monarch Meghan said. As Shane tried to enhance his Jedi skills.
Students began working on graphic organizers due Wednesday, November 25
Quiz Chapters 18 & 19 & 20
Read Chapter 21, The Lightning Thief; Chapter 22 due for Friday, November 20
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, synonyms and antonyms
Bellringer: Write a short story that has the plot focus of losing a winning lottery ticket.
Proofreading: BOOM! A rocket from hermes 2 smashed into our ship. be resolute captain winsor commanded her troops.
In Class: Elements of Writing, Commas, page 750-751, exercise 7
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, "Pronouns with and and or" Practice 4 & 5
TEST: Pronoun Forms, Test One
Friday, November 20, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, Choosing the Right Word
Bellringer: Write a story about a disastrous family picnic. (fiction or nonfiction)
Proofreading: Yoda had instilled the full power of the force to his superior six and they used their powers to boggle the pirate’s minds.
TEST: Pronoun Forms, Test Two
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 21 & 22
In Class: English Essentials, Pronoun Problems, Practice 1, 2, & 3
In Class: Elements of Writing, Comma Rule #4, Parenthetical Expression, exercise 8, 1-5
Monday, November 21, 2009
Assignments due: Unit 6, Vocabulary in Context
Bellringer: Who is someone you are thankful to have in your life? Why?
Proofreading: Yoda had instilled the full power of the force into his superior six and, they used there powers to boggle the pirates minds.
MAD LIBS
In Class: English Essentials Pronoun Problems, Practice 4, 5, & 6 (handed in)
In Class: Introduction to The Lightning Thief DI project
Tuesday, November 22, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be working on their The Lightning Thief projects and finishing vocabulary book assignments for Unit 6
Bellringer: Using yesterday's bellringer, write a friendly letter to the person for whom you are thankful. Use the example letter from your mailbox to help with the formatting
In Class: English Essentials, Pronoun Problems, Test One
In Class: Elements of Writing, Comma Rule #5, Introductory phrases, ex. 9, page 752-754
In Class: The Lightning Thief DI project work time
Assignments due: Complete Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: Pick a card. Write the writing prompt in your bellringer book and wait for further instructions.
Proofreading: The U.S.S. Raven took off at light speed to combat the evil band of space pirates Hermes 2. Hermes 2 was known for it’s thievery and they had kidnapped 2 of our soldiers Austin and Morgan.
In Class: Complete graphic organizer
Quiz: Chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief
In Class: Read Chapter 8 of The Lightning Thief
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Assignments due: none!
Bellringer: Using your graphic organizer from yesterday, write a five paragraph response to your prompt.
Proofreading: Yippee yelled Hunter and Shane two of the superior six. The students on the space shuttle were intrigued with the speed of the ship, because they did not think it was plausible to go so fast!
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, introduce words 1-10
In Class: Elements of Writing, Pronouns, Review B, page 444-445
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Assignments: Unit 5, definitions
Bellringer: Step 1: pass your bellringer book to the person behind you. If you happen to be in the last seat of the row, please give your book to the first person in the row. Step 2: Look at yesterday's bellringer in the borrowed book. Step 3: Read the bellringer. Step 4: Proofread the bellringer using your proofreading marks. Step 5: Sign your name at the bottom of the page. Step 6: return the bellringer book to its rightful owner
Proofreading: Captain Winsor told her troops Be on high alert these pirates are extremely volatile. We cannot cower from their wanton behavior!
In Class: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, introduce words 11-20
In Class: Elements of Literature, Parts of Speech, Worksheet #2, Identifying Pronouns
In Class: Read Chapter 10 of The Lightning Thief
Assigned: Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief (for Friday); Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Synonyms and Antonyms
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Synonyms and Antonyms
Bellringer: Read the corrections, comments, and suggestions from yesterday's bellringer switch. Using their suggestions and a little brain power, revise your essay. Be sure to add at least one more detail or supporting sentence to each paragraph.
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read pages 35 & 36; answer questions 1-15
In Class: Study Island
Assigned: Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief (for Friday); Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Choosing the Right Word
Friday, November 6, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Choosing the Right Word; Chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief
Bellringer: Step 1: pass your bellringer book to the person in front of you you. If you happen to be in the first seat of the row, please give your book to the last person in the row. Step 2: Look at yesterday's bellringer in the borrowed book. Step 3: Read the bellringer. Step 4: Proofread the bellringer using your proofreading marks. Step 5: Sign your name at the bottom of the page. Step 6: return the bellringer book to its rightful owner
Proofreading: I’m not going to be skittish around these pirates I’m going to pulverize them, and write they’re epitaph in they’re own blood! said Trisha.
In Class: QUIZ - Chapters 10 & 11 The Lightning Thief
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 37; answer questions 16-35
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 741-743, exercise 2
In Class: Read Chapter 12 The Lightning Thief
Monday, November 9, 2009
Assignments: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5, Vocabulary in Context; The Lightning Thief Chapter 13
Bellringer: Get a fresh sheet of composition paper. Write your essay from Friday's bellringer on the paper. Please double space.
Proofreading: Trisha thats not ethical, or even plausible said Jerrod.
In Class: QUIZ - Chapters 12 & 13
In Class: Read Chapter 14 The Lightning Thief
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 38; answer questions 36-55
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 743-745, exercise 3
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Assignments: none
Bellringer: Begin a story with "The hallway was silent..."
Proofreading: What are we supposed to do then. We are within attacking proximity and I’m sure they will have ample weapons Rachel asked quizzically.
In Class: "The Lowdown on Pronouns" read page 40, answer questions 56-69; Extra credit opportunity :-)
In Class: Elements of Writing: Commas, page 745-747, exercise 4: Compound Sentences
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 15
Bellringer: "How did I end up here?"...finish the story
Proofreading: It’s President Paiges jurisdiction. We’ll talk to she, said Autumn.
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 14 & 15
Read: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 16
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, pages 178-181, Practice 1 & 2
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Completing the Sentences; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 16
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: sequel, cower, plebeian, pulverize, and apparition
Proofreading: Your being facetious, right. President Paige is inaudible when she speaks and if you ask her to speak up she looks at you with disdain, Jessica chimed in.
Vocabulary Test, Unit 5
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, pages 178-181, Practice 1 & 2
Monday, November 16, 2009
Assignments due: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 17 & 18
Bellringer: If you were a demigod which god or goddess would be your parent? Why?
Proofreading: We need to speak with King Richard, he is the one that is most reasonable, William said diplomatically.
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 16 & 17
In Class:Elements of Writing, Punctuation, Commas, Interrupters, pages 747-749, exercise 5
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Assignments due: none
Bellringer: Write a story using the following words: ice, parade, ducklings, snoopy, and wise.
Proofreading: I had a premonition Captain Winsor announced I think that King Richard will try to flaunt his bling to distract us from rescuing Austin and Morgan.
Introduce:Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6 words 1-10
Assigned: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, definitions (due tomorrow)
In Class: Elements of Writing, Punctuation, Commas, Appositive phrases, page 749-750, exercise 6, 1-10
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, "Pronouns with and and or" Practice 3, page 181-182
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, definitions; The Lightning Thief, Chapter 20
Bellringer: Write a story about a time where you felt abashed. Do not use any pronouns.
Proofreading: King Richard is only a pseudonym for OJ Simpson, he's not a real monarch Meghan said. As Shane tried to enhance his Jedi skills.
Students began working on graphic organizers due Wednesday, November 25
Quiz Chapters 18 & 19 & 20
Read Chapter 21, The Lightning Thief; Chapter 22 due for Friday, November 20
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, synonyms and antonyms
Bellringer: Write a short story that has the plot focus of losing a winning lottery ticket.
Proofreading: BOOM! A rocket from hermes 2 smashed into our ship. be resolute captain winsor commanded her troops.
In Class: Elements of Writing, Commas, page 750-751, exercise 7
In Class: English Essentials, Chapter 17: Pronoun Forms, "Pronouns with and and or" Practice 4 & 5
TEST: Pronoun Forms, Test One
Friday, November 20, 2009
Assignments due: Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 6, Choosing the Right Word
Bellringer: Write a story about a disastrous family picnic. (fiction or nonfiction)
Proofreading: Yoda had instilled the full power of the force to his superior six and they used their powers to boggle the pirate’s minds.
TEST: Pronoun Forms, Test Two
Quiz: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 21 & 22
In Class: English Essentials, Pronoun Problems, Practice 1, 2, & 3
In Class: Elements of Writing, Comma Rule #4, Parenthetical Expression, exercise 8, 1-5
Monday, November 21, 2009
Assignments due: Unit 6, Vocabulary in Context
Bellringer: Who is someone you are thankful to have in your life? Why?
Proofreading: Yoda had instilled the full power of the force into his superior six and, they used there powers to boggle the pirates minds.
MAD LIBS
In Class: English Essentials Pronoun Problems, Practice 4, 5, & 6 (handed in)
In Class: Introduction to The Lightning Thief DI project
Tuesday, November 22, 2009
Assignments due: Students should be working on their The Lightning Thief projects and finishing vocabulary book assignments for Unit 6
Bellringer: Using yesterday's bellringer, write a friendly letter to the person for whom you are thankful. Use the example letter from your mailbox to help with the formatting
In Class: English Essentials, Pronoun Problems, Test One
In Class: Elements of Writing, Comma Rule #5, Introductory phrases, ex. 9, page 752-754
In Class: The Lightning Thief DI project work time