Journal #6

For today's journal, write about your weekend plans.

OR

Write about whatever you would like!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

8/30 to 9/3

Monday 8/30:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Finish Elements of Storytelling Vocabulary/Review
HW: Review E. of S.

Tuesday 8/31:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Review E. of S.
4. Start Worktime: C. and H.
HW: Work on C. and H.

Wednesday 9/1:
1. Grammar Quiz: Types of Sentences
2. Correct Quiz
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H.

Thursday 9/2:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H. due tomorrow!

Friday 9/3:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. "Raymond's Run" A.G.
HW: Have a great 3-day weekend! See you Tuesday, September 7!

Learning to Comment

Today in the computer lab, you will be learning to add a comment to a post on my blog. Follow the directions on your worksheet to answer the question below:

Do you enjoy using computers to learn? Why or why not?

8/23 to 8/27

Monday 8/23:
1. Binder Reminders/Calendars
2. Journals
3. Start Elements of Fiction: "Mrs. H. Gets Slapped"
HW: DMH FD due TOMORROW

Tuesday 8/24:
1. Computer Lab: Blog Practice
3. Share/Collect DMH FD
HW: NO HW! Tell your parents to come to Back to School Night tonight at 6:30!

Wednesday 8/25:
1. Grammar Pretest: Punctuation and Capitalization
HW: NO HW!

Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Review Grammar Pretest
3. Continue Elements of Fiction
HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet

Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Continue Elements of Fiction

Journal #1

If you could do anything other than attend school today, what would it be, and why?

Unit 1 Learning Targets

Unit 1 Learning Targets

Welcome to the beginning of school! In this unit, you will learn:

• How to set up a piece of paper in MLA format
• The names of some of your classmates
• A few facts about Mrs. Hislop
• How to write a friendly letter
• What salutations and closings are
• Mrs. Hislop’s Rules and Classroom Procedures
• How to set up a calendar to show important due dates and homework assignments
• How to use Mrs. Hislop’s website
• How to use your journal for English class

8/16 to 8/20

Monday 8/16
1. Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Correct Test
3. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
4. Extra Credit: Name Game?
HW: No HW!

Tuesday 8/17
1. Reading Assessment
HW: NO HW!

Wednesday 8/18:
1. Journals
2. Pass Back Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Start DMH Prewriting
HW: Finish your prewriting

Thursday 8/19:
1. Journals
2. Start DMH RD
HW: Finish DMH RD

Friday 8/20:
1. Journals
2. Edit and Revise DMH
3. Pick Read-Aloud Book
HW: DMH FD due TUESDAY 8/24

8/13

Hello!

Get out:
1. Pencil or pen
2. "Things in Common"
3. Student Expectations Sheet (the one about the rules)

Be ready to learn when the bell rings!

Partner Work 8/12

1. Turn to your partner.
2. Introduce yourself.
3. Get out paper and set it up in MLA format. You will each need to turn this in.
4. With your partner, start writing down as many things you have in common as you can.

8/10 to 8/12

Wednesday 8/10:
1. Welcome to CJHS!
2. Meet Mrs. Hislop
3. Cougar Orientation: Getting Organized
HW: Bring an SSR book, pencils, and your binder tomorrow.

Thursday 8/12:
1. Partner Work
1. Roll and Website
2. Class Information, Rules, and Procedures
HW: Parent signature on all forms by MONDAY 8/15

Friday 8/13:
1. Procedures TEST
2. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
HW: All forms due MONDAY 8/15