Monday April 25, 2016
Tuesday April 26, 2016
Wednesday April 27, 2016
Thursday April 28, 2016
Friday April 29, 2016
- return Paul Revere Open Responses and pamphlets
- Introduce Short Story unit
- notes
Tuesday April 26, 2016
- Toni Cade Bambara Bio
- notes
- Pre Reading : Raymond's Run
Wednesday April 27, 2016
- Bambara Quiz using notes
- Read "Raymond's Run"
Thursday April 28, 2016
- Discussion
- Questions
- METAL chart OR
Friday April 29, 2016
- Open Response on Connections Bambara's bio and her short story "Raymond's Run"
Monday April 11, 2016
Discuss Questions
Brochure Paul Revere's Ride
Tuesday April 12, 2016
Finish Brochure
Read Actual account
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Writing compare contrast poem and Revere's account
Thursday April 14, 2016
Start Children's Book Project
Friday April 15, 2016
Finish Children's Book Project
Discuss Questions
Brochure Paul Revere's Ride
Tuesday April 12, 2016
Finish Brochure
Read Actual account
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Writing compare contrast poem and Revere's account
Thursday April 14, 2016
Start Children's Book Project
Friday April 15, 2016
Finish Children's Book Project
Monday April 4, 2016
- Last Day of ELA MCAS
- grade print outs/ make up work last call
- word games
- Poetry
- Poetry
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Author bio
- 2 column notes
- Longfellow quiz using student generated notes
- Start "Paul Revere's Ride"
Monday March 28, 2016
- Vocabulary candy bingo
- MCAS practice test
- Final review game
- vocabulary battleship
- Review 2B
- vocabulary review game
Monday March 21, 2016
- Poetry Review PowerPoint
- Note taking sheet
- MCAS Prep
- Poetry Carousel
- Vocabulary Review
- Lesson of the Moth
Monday March 14, 2016
Tuesday March 15, 2016
Wednesday March 16, 2016
Thursday March 17, 2016
Friday March 18, 2016
- Dialogue lesson and practice
- Vocabulary review game (MCAS/PARCC & ELA terms)
- Assign PARCC practice for extra credit due Wednesday
Tuesday March 15, 2016
- Add dialogue into rough drafted memoirs
- create 10 more flash cards (MCAS/PARCC & ELA terms)
Wednesday March 16, 2016
- Show Don't Tell lesson
- Apply lesson to memoirs
Thursday March 17, 2016
- Vocabulary Review Game (MCAS/PARCC & ELA terms)
- Peer edit memoirs
Friday March 18, 2016
- Final version of memoirs written
Monday March 7, 2016
Tuesday March 8, 2016
Wednesday March 9, 2016
Thursday March 10, 2016
Friday March 11, 2016
- MCAS & PARCC vocabulary review TCBB and guide sheets
Tuesday March 8, 2016
- PARCC practice test with parts A and B and the narrative writing piece
Wednesday March 9, 2016
- play kahoot of vocabulary from Monday
- Go over the practice test
- look at student samples and scores
Thursday March 10, 2016
- Look at Writing day Open Response
- Color code the parts, revise if needed for grade
Friday March 11, 2016
- play kahoot of vocabulary from Monday
- Complete another PARCC practice test focus on parts A and B
Monday February 29, 2016
Tuesday March 1, 2016
Wednesday March 2, 2016
Thursday March 3, 2016 (writing day)
Friday March 4, 2016
- Share heart maps (assigned in class Friday 2/26/2016)
- Work on memoir possibilities
- Work to narrow down memoir topic
Tuesday March 1, 2016
- memoir planning
Wednesday March 2, 2016
- leads lesson
Thursday March 3, 2016 (writing day)
- start memoir rough draft
Friday March 4, 2016
- finish memoir rough draft
- start MCAS review
Monday February 22, 2016
Tuesday February 23, 2016
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Thursday February 25, 2016
Friday February 26, 2016
- the Diary of Anne Frank Movie
Tuesday February 23, 2016
- the Diary of Anne Frank Movie
Wednesday February 24, 2016
- introduce and begin memoir
Thursday February 25, 2016
- continue introduction and genre study for memoirs
Friday February 26, 2016
- develop topic and ideas
Monday February 8, 2016
- Work on Anne Frank Character Trait Project
- Character Trait Project
- Present Character Trait Project
- irony
- review day
- study guide
- test on the Diary of Anne Frank
Monday February 1, 2016
- Gillette Field Trip
- Journal
- Review and discuss Act II scenes 1 & 2
- Read Act II scene 3
- Read Act II scene 4
- Complete questions for Act II scenes 3 & 4
- Read Act II scene 5
- answer questions
- Irony
- Open Response
Monday January 25, 2016
- Open Response workshop and revisions of writing day
- Discuss Act I scene 5
- Act 1 in whole
- Character focus at the end of Act 1
- Journal writing
- Act 2 vocabulary chart
- Vocabulary review
- Act II Scene 1
- Questions
- Quarter 2 Academic wards
- Act II Scene 2
- Questions
Monday January 18, 2016 No School MLK Day
Tuesday January 19, 2016
Tuesday January 19, 2016
- discuss Act 1 scene 2 questions
- read Act 1 Scene 3
- complete questions
- journal
- discuss act 1 scene 3
- Read act 1 scene 4
- questions on scene 4
- discuss scene 4
- Read Act 1 scene 5
- questions on scene 5
- discussion
- Open Response workshop --writing day responses
Monday January 11, 2016 --Writing Day
Tuesday January 12, 2016
Wednesday January 13, 1016
Thursday January 14, 2016
Friday January 15, 2016
- Check vocabulary chart
- Play Kahoot to review Vocabulary
- Complete Suitcase activity
Tuesday January 12, 2016
- Journal Writing
- Small group exploration of the characters in the attic
Wednesday January 13, 1016
- Open Response workshop--using writing day responses
- present the characters in the attic
- virtual tour of the attic
Thursday January 14, 2016
- Start Reading the Diary of Anne Frank Play
- Act 1 Scenes 1 & 2
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Friday January 15, 2016
- Discussion
- Read Act 1 scene 3
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Monday January 4, 2016
Friday January 8, 2015
- Journal writing
- Feedback/print outs
- Elements of Drama presentation with cornell notes
- Introduction to the Holocaust
- Reading and notes
- Reading and Questions
- Holocaust discussion
- Holocaust PowerPoint with notes
- Quiz on the Holocaust and elements of drama using student generated notes
- Vocabulary preview chart
Friday January 8, 2015
- Anne Frank WebQuest
Monday December 21, 2015
- Last Chance to add Resolution to the Wall :)
- Brownie Point Celebration
- Holiday Charades
- 8th grade movie in auditorium periods 4 & 5
Monday December 14, 2015
- Zeiterion Field trip to see Encore!
- Pre Reading Activity "Memories of Dating"
- Review Hyperbole
- Finish and Present Pompeii Posters
- "Memories of Dating"
- Identify Hyperboles in the story
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions
- Hyperbole extension activity
- Upfront magazine
Monday December 7, 2015
- Pompeii RAFT writing
- Pompeii Back from the Dead Video with questions
- Pompeii K-W-L fill in the L column
- Pompeii Open Response
- Pompeii Poster project
**Reading Logs assigned 12/4 due TODAY!!**
- Finish and present Pompeii Posters
Monday November 30, 2015
Tuesday December 1, 2015
Wednesday December 2, 2015
Thursday December 3, 2015
Friday December 4, 2015
- K-W columns of K-W-L on Pompeii
- Short Reading on Lost Cities
- Add to the L column
- Vocabulary Finish if needed and the Vocabulary Practice
Tuesday December 1, 2015
- Vocabulary Review
- Read and take top down notes on Robert Silverberg's "Pompeii"
Wednesday December 2, 2015
- vocabulary quiz
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions on "Pompeii"
- discussion
Thursday December 3, 2015
- Pompeii Quiz
- Pompeii Fact and Analysis
Friday December 4, 2015
- Pompeii Day (station activities focused on Ancient Pompeii)
Monday November 23, 2015
Friday November 27, 2015 no school
- Finish Of Mice and Men movie with compare/contrast chart
- Start K-W-L chart on Pompeii
- Pompeii vocabulary
- Vocabulary Practice
- Journal
- Vocabulary review
Friday November 27, 2015 no school
Monday November 16, 2015
- ELA T1 Excellence Awards
- Last revisions to Theme Open Responses
- Work on Of Mice and Men Projects
- Finish and Turn In Of Mice and Men Projects
- Test review
- Of Mice and Men Test
- Of Mice and Men --the movie
Monday November 9, 2015
Thursday November 12, 2015
- Go over characterizations (direct and indirect) practice
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions Of Mice and Men chapters 5 & 6
- Examine Big Questions Deeper Thinking and Theme examination
Thursday November 12, 2015
- METAL Open Response Theme of the novel
- Assign and begin Of Mice and Men Project
Monday November 2, 2015
- Finish reading chapter 4 Of Mice and Men (with notes)
- Standards Focus: Conflict and Effect for chapters 1-4 Of Mice and Men
- Comprehension check Questions chapter 4
- Review chapter 4
- Preview chapter 5 vocabulary
- Vocabulary practice
- Journal
- Read and Take notes on Chapter 5
- Vocabulary practice
- Standards Focus: Characterization Direct and Indirect
- Chapter 5 comprehension check questions
- Vocabulary quiz for chapter 5
- Discuss Chapter 5
- Preview vocabulary for chapter 6
Monday October 26, 2015
Tuesday October 27, 2015
Wednesday October 28, 2015
- review chapter 3 vocabulary
- Read and Take notes on Of Mice and Men chapter 3
Tuesday October 27, 2015
- journal
- Finish reading and notes on chapter 3
- Answer Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Wednesday October 28, 2015
- Chapter 3 vocabulary quiz
- Discussion
- Standards focus: Vivid details chapter 3
- Start illustration and explanation of key scene in chapters 1-3
- Finish illustration and explanation
- Chapter 4 vocabulary chart
- Review vocabulary
- Start reading and notes for chapter 4 Of Mice and Men
Monday October 19, 2015
Tuesday October 20, 2015
Wednesday October 21, 2015
- feedback on assignments returned in Google classroom
- collect extra credit
- go over chapter 1 dialogue
- review chapter 2 vocabulary--divide and slide
Tuesday October 20, 2015
- Read and take notes on chapter 2 Of Mice and Men
Wednesday October 21, 2015
- chapter 2 vocabulary quiz
- chapter 2 comprehension and analysis questions in Google Classroom
- Quiz on chapter 1 & 2 Of Mice and Men
- Standards focus:Analyzing Poetry
- Preview chapter 3 vocabulary
- Go over chapter 3 vocabulary
- Start Reading and taking notes on chapter 3 Of Mice and Men
Monday October 12, 2015 No School
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Thursday October 15, 2015
Friday October 16, 2015
Tuesday October 13, 2015
- Vocabulary OMM chapter 1 Quiz
- Go Over Breese Chromebook policy
- Join Google classroom
- Start Reading Of Mice and Men and note taking (Modeling)
Wednesday October 14, 2015
- Finish Of Mice and Men chapter 1 reading and notes
- Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Thursday October 15, 2015
- Discuss Chapter 1
- Standards focus: Dialogue Using Of Mice and Men chapter 1
- Of Mice and Men chapter 2 vocabulary chart
Friday October 16, 2015
- Review chapter 2 vocabulary
- Start reading and notes on Of Mice and Men chapter 2
Monday October 5, 2015
Tuesday October 6, 2015--Picture Day!
Wednesday October 7, 2015
Thursday October 8, 2015
Friday October 9, 2015--No School --InService Day
- Finish "Riding the Rails" DVD project
Tuesday October 6, 2015--Picture Day!
- Steinbeck Reading and Notes
- Prediction Chart
Wednesday October 7, 2015
- Journal
- Steinbeck Quiz using notes
- Vocabulary chart for Chapter 1 Of Mice and Men
Thursday October 8, 2015
- Vocabulary Review
- Theme Discussion
- Start Reading chapter 1 Of Mice and Men
- note taking modeling (Guide sheet)
Friday October 9, 2015--No School --InService Day
Monday September 28, 2015
Tuesday September 29, 2015
Wednesday September 30, 2015
Thursday October 1, 2015
Friday October 2, 2015
- Vocabulary Quiz
- Finish notes on "Riding the Rails"
Tuesday September 29, 2015
- Present notes
- Take Quiz on "Riding the Rails"
- Complete compare/contrast graphic on John Fawcett and Clarence Lee
Wednesday September 30, 2015
- journal
- Compare & contrast writing Assignment
Thursday October 1, 2015
- Start "Riding the Rails" movie notes
Friday October 2, 2015
- Start "Riding the Rails" DVD project and movie
Monday September 21, 2015
Tuesday September 22, 2015
Wednesday September 23, 2015
Thursday September 24, 2015
Friday September 25, 2015
- Journal
- Open response: Answer Essential Question we've been studying...How did the economy influence daily life in America during the 1930s? (Use METAL)
Tuesday September 22, 2015
- Dust Bowl Simulation
- Narration based upon simulation results
Wednesday September 23, 2015
- PBS Dust Bowl movie with guiding questions
Thursday September 24, 2015
- Concept map --Devastation
- Preview and work with "Riding the Rails" vocabulary
Friday September 25, 2015
- Reading Log due
- check/go over vocabulary
- Divide into groups and begin taking notes on a section of the "Riding the Rails" reading to present next week
Monday September 14, 2015
**Extra Credit Assigned: picture from America in the 1930s (print out or email me to print by class on Wednesday)**
Tuesday September 15, 2015 early release day
Wednesday September 16, 2015
Thursday September 17, 2015
Friday September 18, 2015
Assign Reading Log due September 25, 2015
**Extra Credit Assigned: picture from America in the 1930s (print out or email me to print by class on Wednesday)**
- Feedback on Character Projects
- Introduction to the Great Depression
- Two Column Note Review
Tuesday September 15, 2015 early release day
- Journal Writing
- Reading and questions on the Great Depression (Historical Context) finish for homework if needed
Wednesday September 16, 2015
- Go Over the Depression Reading and Questions
- Round Robin Instagram Great Depression Activity
Thursday September 17, 2015
- Read and take two column notes on "the Dust Bowl"
- **notes may be used on quiz Friday**
Friday September 18, 2015
Assign Reading Log due September 25, 2015
- Quiz on the Dust Bowl using personal notes
- Open Response on the Great Depression
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Monday August 31, 2015
Tuesday September 1, 2015
Wednesday September 2, 2015
Thursday September 3, 2015
**Parent/Guardian Signature due on the day one handout (blue sheet)
- Intro to class, me, procedures, expectations, etc
- Housekeeping & assigned seats
- Quick Getting to know you activity
Tuesday September 1, 2015
- Getting to know you dice & writing activity
Wednesday September 2, 2015
- Summer READING TEST (Students may use any notes they took on the novel over the summer)
Thursday September 3, 2015
**Parent/Guardian Signature due on the day one handout (blue sheet)
- Start Muhammad Ali character project
- Create class web on board
- Find traits and evidence to support them (using own notes or teacher generated ones)
- Discuss the kind of character Ali was
- Students zoom in & write a paragraph about Ali focusing on the trait or traits they think were the most important/notable