Friday, October 26th

Lesson Objectives - After finishing Vocabulary Unit 4, students will improve their sentence construction with the use of predicate adjectives.  They will then finish presenting their Autobiographical Timelines.

Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph:  " If Eleanor Roosevelt was alive today, which issues do you think she might try to remedy?  Support your response with details."

Thursday, October 25th

Lesson Objectives - After some practice in Vocabulary Unit 4, students will find examples of supporting datils that help prove a main idea about Eleanor Roosevelt and her influence on American history.  Students will also have time to continue presenting their Autobiographical Timelines.

Homework - Answer the following on loose leaf paper: If you had 5 million dollars to donate to a charity, which one would it be and why?

Wednesday, October 24th

Lesson Objectives - Students will examine various sources to determine the validity of the biography of Eleanor Roosevelt.  They will then have time to finish and present their individual biographical timelines.

Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph: Eleanor Roosevelt did many things to help those who were less fortunate.  With examples, describe someone who continues her mission.

Tuesday, October 23rd

Lesson Objectives - After starting their 4th Vocabulary Unit, students will analyze the structure of the "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography.  They will then begin construction of their own personal time lines for presentation purposes.

Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph: "What would you want your biographer to write about you?  Explain at least 3 personal accomplishments."

Monday, October 22nd

Lesson Objectives - After going over the test corrections for the 'Names Nombres" test, students will begin their next story, "Eleanor Roosevelt."  They will chart her personal experiences with the help of a time line.

Homework - 

1. Interview Question: Do you think that the spouse of the President of the United States has a responsibility to help the American people?  Explain with examples.
2.  Complete test corrections for "Names Nombres" test.

Friday, October 19th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete a brief pretest in the form of a writing prompt.  After this, they will begin the next story, "Eleanor Roosevelt."

Homework - Interview Question: Do you think that the spouse of the President of the United States has a responsibility to help the American people?  Explain with examples.

Thursday, October 18th

Lesson Objectives - Students are taking their test on "Zebra" today.

Homework - Class work pages 7-13 are due tomorrow.  Students should also continue reading their October RRS books.

Tuesday, October 16

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue presenting their traits/motives of characters from various media sources.  They will then identify and correct examples of fragment and run-on sentences. 

Homework - Students are to continue reading their October RRS book.  Also, tomorrow's test on "Zebra" has been moved to Thursday.

Monday, October 15th

Lesson Objectives - After their vocabulary quiz for Unit III, students will continue presenting their traits/motives of characters from various media sources.  They will then identify and correct examples of fragment and run-on sentences.

Homework - Persuasive Paragraph:  If you could recommend starting an after school club or activity, what would it be?  Why?  How might it benefit members of the school community?

Thursday, October 11th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue to examine the motives and traits of both primary and secondary characters found in the story "Zebra."  They will then apply these ideas to other characters from various media sources.

Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph: In the story, John Wilson visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. as a way of healing.  What are some other ways in which a person might attempt to heal emotional wounds?

Wednesday, October 10th

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish "Zebra," the story that we started yesterday.  Afterward, they will examine the motives and traits of both primary and secondary characters.

Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph: In the story, John Wilson visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. as a way of healing.  What are some other ways in which a person might attempt to heal emotional wounds?

Tuesday, October 9th

Lesson Objectives - After finishing the Vocabulary Unit III exercises, student will continue with the next story, "Zebra."  Here, they will practice their inferential thinking by forming conclusions based on the actions and behaviors of the characters.

Homework - Interview Question: "How might negative experiences impact one's behavior?  What about positive experiences?"

Monday, October 8th

Lesson Objectives - Students are taking their test on "Names Nombres."  They will also submit their rough and final drafts of their Personal Essay.

Homework - Please make sure that class work pages 7-9 are fully completed.  Continue working on October's Reader Response Sheet.

Thursday, October 4th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue working in Vocabulary Unit III.  They will then have time to continue working on their Personal Essay rough drafts.

Homework - Students are to get their SDR signed as well as finish their Personal Essay rough drafts for Monday's test.

Wednesday, October 3rd

Lesson Objectives - Students will practice combining simple sentences into compound sentences.  They will then continue organizing and writing their Personal Essay rough drafts.

Homework - Students will continue writing their Personal Essay rough draft for the test on Monday. 

Tuesday, October 2nd

Lesson Objectives - Students will start Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then analyze the structure of "Names Nombres" and break it down into an outline form.  Students will begin planning their own personal essays based on this outline and the topics they have chosen.

Homework - Students can make Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz corrections for homework credit.  They will also begin organizing and writing their personal essay rough drafts.  The completed rough draft should be between 1 and 1/2 to 2 sides of a page total.

Monday, October 1st

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their Vocabulary Unit II quiz at the beginning of class.  They will then determine the main idea of the personal essay, "Names Nombres," by looking at the author's observations, attitudes, and purposes.  Students will use this model to begin crafting their own personal essays that will be due at the beginning of next week.

Homework - Please answer the following on a piece of loose leaf paper in a paragraph.  Interview Question: Describe a situation where you faced a challenge and you overcame it.