HOMEWORK LOG
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TEACHER: |
Alcantara |
SUBJECT: |
ELA |
CLASS: |
615 |
No. DATE ASSIGNMENT DUE
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9/8/10 |
I. Sign and return the following: a. Blue Emergency letter b. Welcome Letter and Contact paper II. In planners read pages 7-26 and 36-39, sign and return the following pages 7, 12, and 14 |
9/13/10 |
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2 |
9/13 |
-Read your independent reading book (IRB) and finish the following phrase in your reading notebook (RNB): After reading, I wonder… |
9/14 |
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3 |
9/14 |
-Read independent reading book and in your RNB, answer the following: -What is the setting? How do you know? -Give two character traits of the main character. Explain why you feel this way and provide examples. |
9/15 |
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4 |
9/15 |
-Read your IRB and answer the following in your RNB: What is the conflict in your story? Provide examples. -Read “Orphaned at Five” and in your WNB, explain the type of genre you would consider this piece and why? |
9/16 |
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5 |
9/16 |
-Answer the following in your writing notebook (WNB): A. Write about a moment when you felt the HAPPIEST. Why? B. Write about an accomplishment you were proud of and why. C. Write about a moment when you felt your heart would break because you were so sad. -Read your IRB and answer the following: What have you learned so far? |
9/17 |
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6 |
9/17 |
-Please work on your heart map and decorate. Make sure to include ideas, people, events, moments, and things that really matter to you. -On loose leaf, write two declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences. Make sure to use the following head at the top of your loose leaf sheet: Name
Class ELA Date -Read your IRB, remember by next Friday, your second IRB will need to be approved |
9/20 |
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7 |
9/20 |
**Planners must be signed by parents each night. -Identify the genre of your IRB (List 3 to 4 examples to show why you think it is that particular genre.) REMINDER: PRESENTATIONS BEGIN NEXT WEEK SEPTEMBER 27TH,
PLEASE BE PREPARED |
9/21 |
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8 |
9/21 |
1. Please make sure to have your parent initial your planner. 2. Read your IRB (Presentations Next Week) 3. In your WNB, please answer the following questions: a. Write about two of your biggest fears. b. Discuss ONE of your worries c. Name three things that really, truly annoy you |
9/22 |
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9 |
9/22 |
1. Read your IRB and answer question 13 of “Reading Questions and Prompt” in your reading notebook. 2. In your WNB, list 4 to 5 topics or subjects you are considering for your narrative |
9/23 |
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10 |
9/23 |
-In your RNB, please answer question number 39 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” REMINDER:
BOOK APPROVAL BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 REMINDER: PRESENTATIONS BEGIN NEXT WEEK SEPTEMBER 27TH, PLEASE BE PREPARED |
9/24 |
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11 |
9/24 |
-Please work on page 8 and 9 of your grammar sheet -Read your IRB and answer question 15 and 28 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” (Place in your RNB) -Oral presentations begin on Monday; make sure to have your outline |
9/27 |
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12 |
9/27 |
-In your WNB, pick two other subjects and write about the moment it became important to you. -Read your IRB and jot down four to five ideas/points you learned about your reading. -Test on Friday, October 1st—Genre and Grammar (Types of sentences, subject and predicate) |
9/28 |
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13 |
9/28 |
-Please work on grammar sheet page 3 ONLY -Read your IRB and answer question #25 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” in your RNB (Select and write about a passage you found meaningful and explain why.) |
9/29 |
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14 |
9/29 |
-Read your IRB, jot down what you have learned or read in your RNB. -Read “Scout’s Honor” by Avi and in your WNB: answer the following: a. What makes this story a narrative? b. What is the author’s message? |
9/30 |
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Test on Friday, October
1st—Genre and Grammar (Types of sentences, subject and predicate) ***Book Project – Film Organizer is due by Thursday, October 14th |
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15 |
9/30 |
-Read your IRB and in RNB answer question 36 “Reading Questions and Prompts” -Continue working on your narrative TEST TOMORROW (Genre, types of sentences, subject and predicate) |
10/1 |
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16 |
10/1 |
-Read your IRB and in your RNB answer question 37 -In WNB draft out your work |
10/4 |
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17 |
10/4 |
-Narrative draft is due on Wednesday, October 6th -Sign and return test tomorrow, make sure to make corrections -Read IRB and answer
question 47 (What connections can you make with your story: text-to-text,
text-to-self, and/or text-to-text?) |
10/5 |
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18 |
10/5 |
-Writing due tomorrow -Read IRB and answer question 41 of “Reading Questions and Prompt” *Quiz on Friday (Subject/Predicate and Types of Sentences) ***Book Project – Film Organizer is due by Thursday, October 14th |
10/6 |
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19 |
10/6 |
-Read IRB and in RNB answer question 17 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” (based on what you have read so far) *Quiz on Friday (Subject/Predicate and Types of Sentences) |
10/7 |
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20 |
10/7 |
-Read your IRB, make sure to read actively by using strategies discussed in class. Answer the following in your RNB: A) Which strategy was the most helpful? Why? B) Which strategy was the most difficult and why? -Work on neatly completing your star -Test on subject/predicate and types of sentences -Sign and return “Individual Student Testing Profile” |
10/8 |
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21 |
10/8 |
-Read “Turtle Lady” and “Maybe a Fight” and in your WNB answer the following questions: 1. What specific experience doe the writers share? (Ideas) 2. How do the writers organize the events in their story? (Organization) 3. What words and phrases show that the writers are interested in their topic? (Voice and Word Choice) 4. What is the purpose of dialogue? What do you notice about how it is arranged? -Read your IRB and make sure you work book project due on Thursday, October 14th |
10/12 |
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22 |
10/12 |
-Read your IRB and list what you have learned *Book project has been rescheduled for Friday, October 15th **Sign
and return academic alerts tomorrow ***Library books are due by Friday, October 15th |
10/13 |
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23 |
10/13 |
-Read “La Bamba” and answer the questions attached to the story in your RNB in today’s notes -Work on grammar sheet page 8 |
10/14 |
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24 |
10/14 |
-Book project is due tomorrow *Library books are due by Friday, October 15th |
10/15 |
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25 |
10/15 |
-Read your IRB (new library pick) and answer questions 2 and 3 of Reading Questions and Prompts -Please work on grammar sheet pages 12 and 14 |
10/18 |
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26 |
10/18 |
-Read “Father” by Gary Soto in Sourcebook pages 13-18. In your writing notebook, complete the sensory chart to show how Gary Soto’s writing appeals to your five senses -What is significant about the narrative? (Please do not write in the book, thank you) |
10/19 |
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27 |
10/19 |
-Work on “Show, Don’t Tell” sheet in your WNB -Read and work on grammar sheet pages 13 and 15 -Read your IRB and answer questions 13 and 24 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” |
10/20 |
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28 |
10/20 |
-Read “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and answer the following in your RNB: What is the setting? What is the conflict? What do you consider
the climax in the story to be? Who is the
protagonist? Antagonist? Who is the narrator? -Book project will be
due by Friday, November 5th |
10/21 |
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29 |
10/21 |
-Please work on quotation sheet in your WNB -Read your IRB and jot down what you have learned -Your narrative pieces are due Monday, October 24th |
10/25 |
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30 |
10/25 |
-Read The Outsiders chapter 1 and answer all the questions on the homework sheet. -Read your IRB, book project is due next Friday, November 5th |
10/28 |
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31 |
10/26 |
-Read your IRB -Work on grammar sheet “Their, They’re, and There” |
10/27 |
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32 |
10/27 |
-The Outsiders chapter 1 and questions are due tomorrow -Read your IRB, book project due on Friday, November 5th |
10/28 |
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33 |
10/28 |
-Published piece along with all other documents – due on Monday, November 1st. - Read The Outsiders chapter 2 and answer all the questions on the homework sheet. -Read your IRB, book project
due on Friday, November 5th |
11/1 |
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34 |
11/1 |
-In your WNB, write the incorrect spelling words 5 times each -Reminder: Book project is due *Spelling test on Friday, November 05, 2010. Make sure to study sentence identification (complex; simple, compound, and fragments) |
11/3 |
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35 |
11/3 |
-Read The Outsiders chapters 3 and 4 and answer questions on sheet, due on Tuesday, November 9th |
11/4 |
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36 |
11/4 |
-Work on page 36 and 39 of character trait packet. -Spelling test tomorrow |
11/5/10 |
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37 |
11/5 |
-Read and work on pages 40-43 of character trait packet. |
11/8 |
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38 |
11/8 |
-The Outsiders is due tomorrow |
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39 |
11/9 |
-The Outsiders chapter 5 is due on Friday, November 12th -Read “Priscilla and the Wimps,” by Richard Peck, make sure to answer all the questions -Signed test is due tomorrow *The Outsiders test for chapters 1-4 will be on Wednesday, Nov. 17th |
11/10 |
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40 |
11/10 |
The Outsiders chapter 5 is due on Friday |
11/12 |
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41 |
11/12 |
-The Outsiders
chapter 6 is due on Monday, November 15th -Work on “Parts of Speech,” Grammar side only *The Outsiders test for chapters 1-4 will be on Wednesday, Nov. 17th |
11/15 |
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42 |
11/16 |
-The Outsiders chapters 7 and 8 are due on Tuesday, November 23rd -*The Outsiders
test for chapters 1-4 will be on Wednesday, Nov. 17th |
11/17 |
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43 |
11/17 |
-The Outsiders chapters 7-8 are due on Tuesday, November 23rd -The Outsiders Portfolio # 1 assignment is due on Monday, November 29th -Read your IRB and in your RNB answer the following question using R.A.T.E: From which point of view is your book written? -Work on point of view sheet, label first person point-of-view, third person point-of-view, third person limited, and/or third person omniscient |
11/18 |
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44 |
11/18 |
-Read your IRB and on loose-leaf answer the following questions: A. Describe the quest in your fantasy? B. Identify the good and evil forces and/or characters of your story. |
11/19 |
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45 |
11/22 |
-The Outsiders chapters 7-8 -Finish reading “Teacher Tamer” and work on the graphic organizer |
11/23 |
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46 |
11/23 |
- The Outsiders portfolio #1 is due on Tuesday, November 30th - The Outsiders Chapter 9 is due on Monday, November 29th And chapters 10-12 will be due on Friday, December 3rd -Sign test -Work on graphic organizer *Place point of view response on loose leaf |
11/24 |
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47 |
11/24 |
- The Outsiders portfolio #1 is due on Tuesday, November 30th - The Outsiders Chapter 9 is due on Monday, November 29th And chapters 10-12 will be due on Friday, December 3rd * Work on “Teacher Tamer” graphic organizer and short response |
11/29 |
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48 |
11/29 |
-The Outsiders chapters 10-12 is due on Friday, December 3rd - The Outsiders portfolio # 1 is due tomorrow - The Outsiders
reading test Wednesday, December 8th and vocabulary test on Friday, December
10th |
11/30 |
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49 |
11/30 |
-Work on grammar sheet page 16 and 18 -Book Project is due on Monday, December 6th |
12/1 |
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50 |
12/1 |
-Work on collective and compound nouns grammar sheet |
12/2 |
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51 |
12/2 |
The Outsiders chapters 10-12 is due on Friday, December 3rd |
12/3 |
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52 |
12/3 |
-Book Project is due on Monday, December 6th -Work on vocabulary crossword puzzle for The Outsiders -Finish answering questions for “The Goodness of Matt Kaizer” |
12/6 |
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53 |
12/6 |
-Read your IRB and in your reflection log answer questions # 8 and #34 of “Reading Questions or Prompt” -Finish working on literary chart |
12/7 |
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54 |
12/7 |
-Reading test tomorrow
for The Outsiders -Work on grammar sheet “Nounsense” pages 8-9 |
12/8 |
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55 |
12/8 |
-Your second portfolio assignment is due tomorrow - Read your IRB and in your reflection log answer questions # 1, #13, and #30 of “Reading Questions or Prompt” (Questions are due Friday, December 10th) ***Vocabulary test –postponed until Monday, December 13th |
12/9 |
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56 |
12/9 |
Reflection logs due tomorrow |
12/10 |
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57 |
12/10 |
*Vocabulary test on Monday, December 13 -Work on grammar sheet page 32 -Read “A Secret for Two” by Quentin Reynold -On loose-leaf write out the questions and answers for “All Things Considered” on page 212 |
12/13 |
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58 |
12/13 |
-Please sign reading test -Read IRB and answer “Reading Questions and Prompts” # 29 in reflection log |
12/14 |
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59 |
12/14 |
-Read IRB and answer “Reading Questions and Prompts” # 15 in reflection log -Finish working on your essay outline in your notebook |
12/15 |
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60 |
12/15 |
-Work on your introduction -Read IRB and work on question #32 of “Reading Questions and Prompts” on loose-leaf |
12/16 |
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61 |
12/16 |
-Finish reading “Biderbiks Don’t Cry” by Avi and in your RNB answer questions 1-3, 5, and describe a minimum of two themes encountered in the story -Test on nouns – Monday, December 20th |
12/17 |
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62 |
12/17 |
-Finish reading “How Many Stars in My Crown?” by Rosemary Wells and in your reading notebook answer questions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. In addition, what themes have you encountered in the story. -Test on nouns on Monday, December 20th |
12/20 |
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63 |
12/20 |
-On loose-leaf answer the following question as honest as possible: What do you feel are your strengths and struggles in reading and writing? -Sign vocabulary test |
12/21 |
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64 |
12/21 |
-Sign and return progress reports -Work on “Identifying the Main Idea” sheet pages 9-10 |
12/22 |
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65 |
12/22 |
-Read your IRB and answer questions # 41 and 45 in your reflection log. What did you like most about the story? |
12/23 |
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66 |
12/23 |
-English Lang Arts Winter packet is due on Monday, January 3rd, 2011 -Please work on essay outline sheet given to you in class |
1/3/11 |
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67 |
1/4/11 |
-Finished log is due on Thursday, January 6th -Work on grammar sheet pages 70-71 “Plural Forms” review |
1/5/11 |
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68 |
1/5 |
-Reflection logs due on Thursday -Work on Possessive Noun sheet |
1/6 |
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69 |
1/6 |
-Work on Mood sheet |
1/7 |
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70 |
1/7 |
-Read IRB and work on your reflection log, which is due on Friday, January 21, 2011 (Refer to the directions you copied on loose-leaf) -Work on “ |
1/10 |
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71 |
1/10 |
-Read IRB, work on reflection log -Work on grammar sheet “Appositives” page 17 -Read pages 6, 10-11, 13, and 16-17 A. Review your answers B. If you feel your original answer is incorrect, DO NOT ERASE, highlight your new answer C. Identify genre for each selection |
1/11 |
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72 |
1/11 |
-Read IRB, work on reflection log -Read RAS pages 19, 22-23, 25, 28 A. Review your answers B. If you feel your original answer is incorrect, DO NOT ERASE, highlight your new answer C. Identify genre for each selection |
1/12 |
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73 |
1/13 |
-Read IRB, work on reflection log -Study for grammar test, review Writing Workshop grammar # 6-9 -Work on grammar sheet pages 77 and 79, use as a review |
1/14 |
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74 |
1/14 |
-Read “Jimmy’s Solo” and answer ALL the questions on pages 39-41 -Read IRB, work on reflection log |
1/18 |
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75 |
1/18 |
-Read IRB, work on reflection log -Work on grammar sheet page 31 ONLY |
1/19 |
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76 |
1/19 |
-Read the following pages of booklet given to you in class: 3-4, 6, 8, 11-12, and 14-15 (Highlight your new answer) -Book project is due on Friday, January 21st |
1/20 |
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77 |
1/20 |
-Book project is due tomorrow |
1/21 |
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78 |
1/21 |
-Read and work on pages 38-39 “Animals Count” and pages 60-61 “Eye Wonder,” answer the questions on the sheet -Read “The Bad Kangaroo” and answer the short response question on the back of the sheet. -You must have your
historical fiction book approved by Monday, January 24th |
1/24 |
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79 |
1/24 |
-Read your independent reading book (historical fiction) and answer question A: Does the plot focus on a specific historical incident? What clues did you use to determine the time and place of this book? Why is this time and place so important? |
1/25 |
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80 |
1/25 |
-Work on grammar sheet page 135 and 137; on page 137 just label pronoun as subject or object -Read IRB and answer question C: Is the conflict real or fictional? |
1/26 |
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81 |
1/26 |
-Finish reading and working on “The High Cost of Cheap Labor” |
1/27 |
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SNOW Day |
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82 |
1/28 |
-Sign and return test -Read your historical fiction book and answer the following questions (besides A and C): B: What struggles and problems did the main character face? List three and explain how the main character dealt with and solved each. If there was no solution, explain why you think the problem couldn’t be solved? E: Do the characters in the novel participate in a well-known historical incident? (OR) Do the characters dramatize an eventful moment in history, or a familiar place? |
1/31 |
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83 |
1/31 |
Work on responses |
2/1 |
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84 |
2/1 |
-Work on grammar sheet pages 37-38 -Read “Return of the Wolves” and answer the following questions in your RNB A. What is the main idea of the article? B. Who do you agree with and why? -Sign and return test |
2/2 |
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85 |
2/2 |
-Read IRB and by Monday answer the following questions: E (again), F, and G F: List some details that describe the historical period, e.g. geography, transportation, costume or dress, religious beliefs/ideas, or social attitudes. G: Would you enjoy living during the time of this book? Explain why or why not? -List 5 possible topics for compare and contrast essay |
2/3 |
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86 |
2/3 |
Read “Hope for the Orangutans” and answer all questions. Please label all nonfiction text features |
2/4 |
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87 |
2/4 |
-Read IRB and answer B (again, in case there are any new struggles) -Read “Marie Curie” and answer all questions (pages 35-37) -Read “Robert R. Livingston” and answer graphic organizer *Test on Thursday, Feb. 10th –based on reading and grammar |
2/7 |
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88 |
2/7 |
Narrow topics to three and write down what you have learned about each in WNB -Grammar Test on Friday, Feb.
11th Study *Figurative Language (hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, and alliteration) *Pronouns (subject, object, and reflexive) *Possessive, Common, and Proper nouns *Singular and Plural |
2/8 |
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89 |
2/8 |
-Read “Cities Between the Waters” and describe the format used by the writer in your WNB. Go back to your notes for reference. -Read your Historical Fiction book and answer question H. H: List positive and negative character traits of two characters. Use details from the story to support this character trait. -Book Project is due next Friday, February 17th |
2/9 |
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90 |
2/9 |
-Work on your “Alike and Unlike” sheet |
2/10 |
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91 |
2/10 |
-Work on grammar sheet pages 32 and 33 -Grammar test tomorrow |
2/11 |
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92 |
2/11 |
By Monday, February 14, 2011, you must have a minimum of 10 similarities and differences for your topic |
2/14 |
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93 |
2/14 |
-Read and work on comprehension packet pages 140-148 |
2/15 |
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94 |
2/15 |
-Read and work on pages 100-104 “How to Plant a Tree” -Historical Fiction Quilt is due on Friday, Feb. 18th |
2/16 |
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95 |
2/16 |
-Place all information learned for compare and contrast essay on loose-leaf paper |
2/17 |
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96 |
2/17 |
Historical quilt book project is due tomorrow with reflection log |
2/18 |
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97 |
2/18 |
-First draft of your compare and contrast essay is due -ELA Winter Package (12 multiple choice questions and 2 short responses) |
2/28 |
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98 |
2/28 |
Work on “Biography Poem” |
3/1 |
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3/1 |
-Read IRB and answer the following questions on loose-leaf; make sure you include your name, book title, author, and genre: FIRST FEELINGS: 1. What did you like about the opening chapter or two? 2. How do you feel about the characters? |
3/2 |
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100 |
3/2 |
-Work on Pronoun review sheet -You are to look for your favorite poem (written by someone else) and bring in it in to class. In your reading notebook you must write why this poem is your favorite. |
3/3 |
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101 |
3/3 |
-Read and work on pages 38-39 and 42-43 -IRB reflection log is due tomorrow “First Feelings” |
3/4 |
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102 |
3/4 |
-Work on grammar sheet page 35 “Linking Verbs” and page 24 “Connecting Verbs and Vocabulary” -Read IRB and answer reflection questions “On Your Way” due Wednesday, March 9th ON YOUR WAY: 3. Are the events in the reading clear to you? 4. How do you feel about the characters and the story now? 5. What do you think will happen next? 6. Does the book keep your interest? Why or Why not? |
3/7 |
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103 |
3/7 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down pages 145-154 (review of sentences) -Read IRB and answer reflection questions “On Your Way” due on Wednesday, March 9th -In your WNB, you are to list 5 chores, activities, or responsibilities you dislike |
3/8 |
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104 |
3/8 |
-On loose-leaf re-write your “Wanted” poster -IRB reflection questions due tomorrow |
3/9 |
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105 |
3/9 |
-Read IRB and work on questions 7-9 “The Second Half” 7. What seems important now? (Please base it on your independent reading book) 8. What questions or concerns do you have about your reading? 9. Is the book still keeping your interest? *Questions are due by Monday, March 14th |
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106 |
3/10 |
-Work on review sheet for linking and action verbs (both sides of the sheet) |
3/11 |
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108 |
3/11 |
-Read and work on “My Grandmother Has One Good Coat” -In your WNB, create a free verse poem about someone who has made a difference in your life -IRB questions are due on Monday, March 14th |
3/14 |
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109 |
3/14 |
-Sign and return progress reports -Please re-write free verse poem on loose-leaf |
3/15 |
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110 |
3/15 |
-Read IRB and answer the following questions: “Summing Up” Due by Monday, March 21st 10. How do you feel about the ending? 11. How has the main character changed? 12. How have you changed after reading the story? 13. What do you like most or least about this book and why? -Read the directions for “Writing a Name Poem” carefully and work on the draft given to you (due tomorrow) -Test on verbs (linking, action, and helping) and poetry on Friday, March 18th |
3/16 |
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111 |
3/16 |
-Drafts due -Read and work on IRB “Summing Up” -Personification poem, go back to your notes (remember, it must contain a simile and/or metaphor) |
3/17 |
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112 |
3/17 |
-Locomotion questions are due tomorrow -Study for your test |
3/18 |
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113 |
3/18 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down pages 5-16 |
3/21 |
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114 |
3/21 |
-Read and work on pages 105-106, 82, and 85 of Verb packet |
3/22 |
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115 |
3/22 |
-In your WNB, please work on your cinquain poem -Read your IRB and answer questions 2 and 3 of “Reading Questions and/or Prompts” on loose-leaf. Make sure to include book title, author, and genera. Due by Thursday, March 24th |
3/23 |
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116 |
3/23 |
-Write out cinquain on loose-leaf -Work on hyperbole prompts -IRB questions are due tomorrow. |
3/24 |
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117 |
3/24 |
-Read IRB and answer questions 4 and 7 of “Reading Questions and/or Prompts” |
3/25 |
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118 |
3/25 |
-Write out your poem on loose-leaf to be checked -Read IRB and answer questions 13 and 17 of “Reading Questions and/or Prompts” |
3/28 |
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119 |
3/28 |
-Read and answer Buckle Down – Lesson 2 pages 17-26 (Main Idea, Theme etc.) -You must bring in a highlighter to school -Sign and return test -Locomotion test on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (Refer to the outline in your RNB) |
3/29 |
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120 |
3/29 |
-Read and work on Main Idea sheet (Remember, underline where you found the main idea) -Read your IRB and on loose-leaf answer questions 13, 17, and 24 -Test on Thursday |
3/30 |
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121 |
3/30 |
-Work on pages 31 and 69 (verb tenses) -Locomotion test tomorrow, review the following in RNB: Outline Rhyme scheme Figurative language and sounds of poetry |
3/31 |
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122 |
3/31 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down pages 164-173 (Lesson 13/Pronouns) |
4/1 |
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123 |
4/1 |
-Sign and return test on Monday -Read and work on Buckle Down pages 27-39 (Lesson 3/ Text Features) |
4/4 |
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124 |
4/4 |
-Read and work on “A Local Station” pages 46-48 -Book project due on Friday, April 8th |
4/5 |
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125 |
4/6 |
-Read, highlight, and work on Buckle Down Lesson 5 pages 52-64 |
4/7 |
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126 |
4/7 |
-Book project poem and book review is due tomorrow -Work on “Glossary of Literary Terms,” challenge yourself to see how many terms you know without looking inside of your reading notebook |
4/8 |
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127 |
4/8 |
-Finish Buckle Down Lesson # 4 on pages 40-51 -Read and work on Lesson # 6 pages 66-80 [ Buckle Down] -Please make sure to have two number #2 pencils on Monday |
4/11 |
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128 |
4/11 |
-Go back to your writing notebooks and review WW: 14 (11/24/10) and WW: Test Prep Day 3 (4/4/11) |
4/12 |
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129 |
4/12 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down pages 81-91 (Lesson 7: Literary Devices) -Your next book project is due on Friday, April 29th, 2011 |
4/13 |
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130 |
4/13 |
-Work on drawing conclusion and making inferences packet |
4/14 |
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131 |
4/14 |
Please note all homework given today is due on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011: 1. Read all passages in Spring Review packet and circle your answer. (This will count as a test grade) 2. In your Buckle Down please work on the following grammar review: a. Lesson 14 (Verbs) pages 174-182 b. Pages 191-195 (Different types of sentences) c. Pages 202-204 (Capitalization Rules) *Please take the time to go over your reading and writing notebook. **Book Review due on Friday, April 29th, 2011 ***REMINDER: New York State ELA test Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3rd
and 4th |
4/27 |
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132 |
4/27 |
-Please review WW: 14 (11/24/2010) and Test Prep Day 3 (4/4/11) -Sign and return ELA practice test score |
4/28 |
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133 |
4/28 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down ~Read pages: 93-98 (highlight important information) and page 107 – Tips 3 and 4 ~Work on pages: 104-106 and 108-110 **Book Review due on
Friday, April 29th, 2011 ***REMINDER: New
York State ELA test Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3rd and 4th |
4/29 |
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134 |
4/29 |
-Read and work on Buckle Down pages 104-110, 196-200, and 205-206 Please review your reading and writing notebook - WW: 14
(11/24/2010) and Test Prep Day 3 (4/4/11) ***REMINDER: New
York State ELA test Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3rd and 4th |
5/2 |
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5/2-5/4 |
No homework, however, remember to review your notes and read for enjoyment |
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135 |
5/5 |
Read and work on Buckle Down pages 155-163 (Adjectives) |
5/6 |
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136 |
5/6 |
Read Chasing Vermeer chapters 1-3 pages 1-34 and answer all questions. |
5/11 |
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137 |
5/12 |
Work on vocabulary for chapters 4-6 on Chasing Vermeer sheet |
5/13 |
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138 |
5/13 |
-Read Chasing Vermeer chapters 4-6 and answer all reading questions on sheet -Finish reading your independent reading book for Monday, May 16th |
5/16 |
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139 |
5/16 |
-Read Chasing Vermeer chapters 7-9 (pages 61-89) and answer all questions on sheet; due on Wednesday, May 18th -Vocabulary test on Thursday, May 19th for mystery terms -Your next book project will be Tuesday, May 31st |
5/18 |