Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Journal #
For today's journal, look at the following words. Choose 4 of them. With your partner, make up definitions for the words. Be creative.
1. wince
2. vaguely
3. sympathetic
4. incredulous
5. unfathomable
6. quivering
7. slouch
8. savvy
9. suspicious
1. wince
2. vaguely
3. sympathetic
4. incredulous
5. unfathomable
6. quivering
7. slouch
8. savvy
9. suspicious
Monday, September 27, 2010
Outsider
Have you ever felt different from the other students at school?
What is an "outsider"?
Have you ever been an "outsider"?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't talk to or be friends with other students for some reason?
What is an "outsider"?
Have you ever been an "outsider"?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't talk to or be friends with other students for some reason?
Friday, September 24, 2010
A Mother in Mannville Review
In "A Mother in Mannville," the narrator says this about integrity:
The word means something very special to me, and the quality for which I use it is a rare one. My father had it--there is another of whom I am almost sure--but almost no man of my acquaintance possesses it with the clarity, the purity, the simplicity of a mountain stream. But the boy Jerry had it. It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty.
In three to four paragraphs, tell me what integrity means. Think about:
How does Jerry show he has integrity, even though he lies to the narrator? Do you know anyone who has integrity? Is integrity something for which you should strive? Do YOU have integrity?
The word means something very special to me, and the quality for which I use it is a rare one. My father had it--there is another of whom I am almost sure--but almost no man of my acquaintance possesses it with the clarity, the purity, the simplicity of a mountain stream. But the boy Jerry had it. It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty.
In three to four paragraphs, tell me what integrity means. Think about:
How does Jerry show he has integrity, even though he lies to the narrator? Do you know anyone who has integrity? Is integrity something for which you should strive? Do YOU have integrity?
9/27 to 10/1
Monday 9/27:
1. Binder Reminders/Journal
2. Grammar Quiz: Capitalization
3. What does it mean to be an Outsider?
HW: Finish your Outsider paragraphs.
Tuesday 9/28:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
3. Outsiders AG
HW: Review your vocabulary and finish your AG
Wednesday 9/29:
Computer Lab
1. Blog
2. S.E. Hinton Research
Thursday 9/30:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Review Research
4. Review Vocabulary and AG
5. Begin "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 10/1:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Continue "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders/Journal
2. Grammar Quiz: Capitalization
3. What does it mean to be an Outsider?
HW: Finish your Outsider paragraphs.
Tuesday 9/28:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
3. Outsiders AG
HW: Review your vocabulary and finish your AG
Wednesday 9/29:
Computer Lab
1. Blog
2. S.E. Hinton Research
Thursday 9/30:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Review Research
4. Review Vocabulary and AG
5. Begin "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 10/1:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Continue "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Journal #14 (Computer Lab)
For today's journal, write a few sentences to me in the comments section telling me what you are learning about in each of your classes. Are you enjoying school? Why or why not?
Don't forget to CAPITALIZE the beginning of sentences, the pronoun "I," and the names of people and places. Thank you!
Don't forget to CAPITALIZE the beginning of sentences, the pronoun "I," and the names of people and places. Thank you!
Friday, September 17, 2010
8/23 to 8/27
Monday 8/23:
1. Binder Reminders/Journals
2. Library: GENRERAMA!
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Review "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/25:
Computer Lab
1. Blog/Journal
2. PLATO
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. "The Ransom of Red Chief" AG
HW: Finish your AG
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar QUIZ
3. Debate: "RRC"
4. Begin "RRC"
HW: Write a 1-2 paragraph PREDICTION of what will happen next in "RRC."
1. Binder Reminders/Journals
2. Library: GENRERAMA!
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Review "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/25:
Computer Lab
1. Blog/Journal
2. PLATO
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. "The Ransom of Red Chief" AG
HW: Finish your AG
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar QUIZ
3. Debate: "RRC"
4. Begin "RRC"
HW: Write a 1-2 paragraph PREDICTION of what will happen next in "RRC."
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
"A Mother in Mannville" Anticipation Guide
“A Mother in Mannville” Anticipation Guide (Blank Piece of paper, MLA)
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can only be friends with people your own age.
2. You can't judge a book by its cover.
3. Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement "Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie" because . . . . .
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can only be friends with people your own age.
2. You can't judge a book by its cover.
3. Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement "Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie" because . . . . .
Journal #13
For today' journal, figure out which words should be CAPITALIZED. Copy them down into your journal correctly, please!
1. i went to the store today.
2. i bought some vans.
3. my mom and dad were at the store with me.
4. do you go to chico junior high school?
5. mrs. hislop's full name is april lee carmo hislop.
6. have you ever been to europe, australia, or africa?
7. mrs. hislop was slapped in paris.
8. mr. bohannon is our principal.
9. the queen of england is coming to visit us today! (just kidding.)
10. have you sold any magazines?
1. i went to the store today.
2. i bought some vans.
3. my mom and dad were at the store with me.
4. do you go to chico junior high school?
5. mrs. hislop's full name is april lee carmo hislop.
6. have you ever been to europe, australia, or africa?
7. mrs. hislop was slapped in paris.
8. mr. bohannon is our principal.
9. the queen of england is coming to visit us today! (just kidding.)
10. have you sold any magazines?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Journal #12
For today's journal, write a few paragraphs about your weekend. What was the best part? What was the worst part?
"Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction Review
Mrs. Hislop will divide the class into groups.
Group 1: Determine the SETTING of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about the SETTING.
2. Find 1 or 2 SENTENCES in the text of "R.R." that describe the SETTING. Copy them down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 2: Determine the main events in the PLOT of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH summarizing the PLOT.
2. Determine what the CLIMAX is of "Raymond's Run." Find the sentence that includes the CLIMAX, and copy it down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 3: Determine the main CONFLICTS for SQUEAKY in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about SQUEAKY'S CONFLICTS.
2. Determine if the conflicts are INTERNAL or EXTERNAL.
Group 4: Identify all the CHARACTERS in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH describing SQUEAKY'S MOTIVATIONS.
2. Determine who the ANTAGONIST is and PROTAGONIST is.
3. Make a list of all the CHARACTERS.
Group 5: Determine the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER describing the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
2. Find at least two sentences from the TEXT that helped you figure out the THEME, and copy them down exactly onto your poster.
Group 1: Determine the SETTING of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about the SETTING.
2. Find 1 or 2 SENTENCES in the text of "R.R." that describe the SETTING. Copy them down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 2: Determine the main events in the PLOT of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH summarizing the PLOT.
2. Determine what the CLIMAX is of "Raymond's Run." Find the sentence that includes the CLIMAX, and copy it down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 3: Determine the main CONFLICTS for SQUEAKY in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about SQUEAKY'S CONFLICTS.
2. Determine if the conflicts are INTERNAL or EXTERNAL.
Group 4: Identify all the CHARACTERS in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH describing SQUEAKY'S MOTIVATIONS.
2. Determine who the ANTAGONIST is and PROTAGONIST is.
3. Make a list of all the CHARACTERS.
Group 5: Determine the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER describing the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
2. Find at least two sentences from the TEXT that helped you figure out the THEME, and copy them down exactly onto your poster.
Friday, September 10, 2010
9/13 to 9/17
Monday 9/13:
1. Journals/Binder Reminders
2. Grammar
3. "Raymond's Run" and Elements of Fiction Review
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 9/14:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville" A.G.
HW: Finish your A.G.
Wednesday 9/15:
Computer Lab
HW: No HW!
Thursday 9/16:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: Write a 2 paragraph prediction about what will happen next in "M.M."
Friday 9/17:
1. Grammar Quiz
2. Continue "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
1. Journals/Binder Reminders
2. Grammar
3. "Raymond's Run" and Elements of Fiction Review
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 9/14:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville" A.G.
HW: Finish your A.G.
Wednesday 9/15:
Computer Lab
HW: No HW!
Thursday 9/16:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: Write a 2 paragraph prediction about what will happen next in "M.M."
Friday 9/17:
1. Grammar Quiz
2. Continue "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
"Raymond's Run" Anticipation Guide
“Raymond’s Run” Anticipation Guide (Blank Piece of paper, MLA)
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside.
2. Girls aren’t good at sports.
3. Older siblings should be responsible for younger siblings.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement you can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside because . . . . .
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside.
2. Girls aren’t good at sports.
3. Older siblings should be responsible for younger siblings.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement you can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside because . . . . .
Friday, September 3, 2010
9/7 to 9/10
Tuesday 9/7:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. Calvin and Hobbes Project DUE
4. Start "Raymond's Run" AG
HW: Finish "Raymond's Run" AG
Wednesday 9/8:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: Write a 2-3 paragraph PREDICTION about what will happen next in "Raymond's Run."
Thursday 9/9:
1. Journals
2. Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 9/10:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. Calvin and Hobbes Project DUE
4. Start "Raymond's Run" AG
HW: Finish "Raymond's Run" AG
Wednesday 9/8:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: Write a 2-3 paragraph PREDICTION about what will happen next in "Raymond's Run."
Thursday 9/9:
1. Journals
2. Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 9/10:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction
HW: NO HW!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Worktime
Get out your journal! I am going to collect them.
Today we are going to skip journals and get straight to work on our Calvin and Hobbes project. So . . . . get going!
Today we are going to skip journals and get straight to work on our Calvin and Hobbes project. So . . . . get going!
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