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Week of June 9-11Monday:
I can understand how the format in which a story is presented (movie vs. literature) impacts the audience's understanding. I can analyze how faithful a dramatic production of a story is to the original story. I can evaluate the dramatic choices made by the director and/or actors.
NO CLASS--ASSEMBLIES |
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Week of June 2-6Monday:
I can identify gerunds & gerund phrases. I can identify infinitives & infinitive phrases.
No class--Exam Day Wednesday: I can identify gerunds & gerund phrases. I can identify infinitives & infinitive phrases.
I can understand how the format in which a story is presented (movie vs. literature) impacts the audience's understanding. I can analyze how faithful a dramatic production of a story is to the original story. I can evaluate the dramatic choices made by the director and/or actors.
I can understand how the format in which a story is presented (movie vs. literature) impacts the audience's understanding. I can analyze how faithful a dramatic production of a story is to the original story. I can evaluate the dramatic choices made by the director and/or actors.
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All Late work due by Tuesday, June 3rd
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Week of May 26-30Monday:
No school--Memorial Day Tuesday: Tom Sawyer Test Wednesday: I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a gerund.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a gerund.
No class--Chicago Trip |
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Tom Sawyer Test on Tuesday...vocab quiz and Essay on Thursday!
Week of May 19-23Monday:
I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a participle phrase & a gerund. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a participle phrase & a gerund. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a participle phrase & a gerund. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify a participle phrase & a gerund. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
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Week of May 12-16Monday:
I can identify & use participle phrases. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation. I can use appropriate inflection and volume in a presentation.
I can use appropriate inflection and volume and eye contact in a presentation. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can use participles in writing.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation. I can accurately spell academic words.
No school--Teacher Professional Development |
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Week of May 5-9Monday:
I can identify & use participles. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation. I can use appropriate inflection and volume in a presentation.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation. I can use appropriate inflection and volume and eye contact in a presentation.
I can use affixes to add to the meaning of a word. I can accurately spell academic words. I can use appropriate inflection and volume and eye contact in a presentation.
I can use appropriate inflection and volume and eye contact in a presentation. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
I can use appropriate inflection and volume and eye contact in a presentation. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation.
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Week of Apr. 28-May 2Monday:
I can identify & use participles. I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme.
I can identify & use participles. I can clearly express ideas (in a speech). I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme. I can use affixes to add to the meaning of a word. I can accurately spell academic words.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme. I can use affixes to add to the meaning of a word. I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify participles & use them in sentences.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme. I can clearly express ideas (in a speech). I can accurately spell academic words. I can identify participles & use them in sentences.
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Week of Apr. 21-25Monday:
I can actively participate in discussions. I can follow the norms for polite discussion.
Reality Store Wednesday: I can actively participate in discussions. I can follow the norms for polite discussion.
I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues. I can analyze a character in a story. I can share ideas using electronic media.
I can analyze a character in a story. I can share ideas using electronic media.
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Week of Apr. 14-18Monday:
I can identify the function of nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a sentence. I can identify a verbal--participles, gerunds & infinitives. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues. I can analyze a character in a story.
I can identify a verbal--participles, gerunds & infinitives. I can research for a presentation.
I can research for a presentation. I can use visuals to enhance and clarify presentation. I can accurately spell.
I can use visuals to enhance and clarify presentation. I can prepare/organize a presentation.
I can use visuals to enhance and clarify presentation. I can prepare/organize a presentation.
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Week of Mar. 31-Apr. 4Monday:
I can practice & prepare for a speech. I can identify action, linking & auxiliary verbs and verb phrases. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues. I can analyze a character in a story.
I can express my ideas clearly. I can speak in a fluent, articulate and coherent voice. I can use/deliver my presentation in an appropriate voice level. I can deliver my presentation with appropriate inflection and body language. I can use appropriate eye contact during an oral presentation.
I can express my ideas clearly. I can speak in a fluent, articulate and coherent voice. I can use/deliver my presentation in an appropriate voice level. I can deliver my presentation with appropriate inflection and body language. I can use appropriate eye contact during an oral presentation.
I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues. I can analyze a character in a story.
I can express my ideas clearly. I can speak in a fluent, articulate and coherent voice. I can use/deliver my presentation in an appropriate voice level. I can deliver my presentation with appropriate inflection and body language. I can use appropriate eye contact during an oral presentation.
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Food for Thought #11 |
Week of Mar. 24-28Monday:
I can practice & prepare for a speech. I can identify action, linking & auxiliary verbs and verb phrases.
I can practice & prepare for a speech. I can identify action, linking & auxiliary verbs and verb phrases. I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone.
I can identify verb phrases. I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can practice & prepare for a speech. I can analyze a character in a story.
I can identify verb phrases. I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can practice & prepare for a speech. I can analyze a character in a story.
No class--Assembly |
Verb Phrase Quiz next Monday! |
Week of Mar. 17-21Monday:
I can use a search engine to find information on the topic. I can identify key terms for researching the topic. I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources. I can determine if a source is credible. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can identify verb phrases. I can write a lead that engages my audience.
I can identify verb phrases. I can accurately spell academic words. I can self-critique & revise my writing. I can write a lead that engages my audience. I can participate in and follow the norms of discussions.
I can accurately spell academic words. I can understand analogies. I can organize for a presentation.
I can understand analogies. I can organize for a presentation.
I can participate in and follow the norms of discussions. I can organize & practice for a presentation.
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All late work must be turned in by next Monday!
President Introduction
FCAs:
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Week of Mar. 10-14Monday:
I can identify and correctly use various types of pronouns. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
I can use a search engine to find information on the topic. I can identify key terms for researching the topic. I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources. I can determine if a source is credible. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words.
No class--snow day Thursday: No class--snow day Friday: I can use a search engine to find information on the topic. I can identify key terms for researching the topic. I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources. I can determine if a source is credible. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech.
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week of Mar. 3-7Monday:
I can identify and correctly use various types of pronouns. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
No class--ACT Explore Thursday: I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
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Week of Feb. 24-28Monday:
I can identify and correctly use various types of pronouns. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level. I can create a writing piece using technology. I can share Ideas/writing using electronic media.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level. I can create a writing piece using technology. I can share Ideas/writing using electronic media.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
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Week of Feb. 17-21Monday:
No class--Presidents' Day Tuesday: No class--snow day Wednesday: I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can analyze the connection of supporting details to the central idea of the text.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 (& 3) words. I can analyze the connection of supporting details to the central idea of the text.
No class--100th Day |
Information on 5 year olds:
For each of these segments you need two key things you learned that you think may help you with the 100th Day and why. Your 5 year old Approaches to Learning Mathematics Social & Emotional Growth |
Week of Feb. 10-14 Monday:
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can identify and use various types of pronouns. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can identify and use various types of pronouns. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level.
No class--Presidents' Day Weekend |
Vocabulary Quiz--Freshman Vocab List #1 on Wednesday
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Week of Feb. 3-7Monday:
I can objectively (without opinion) summarize the text. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues.
I can objectively (without opinion) summarize the text. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context clues. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can use an electronic dictionary to determine a word's pronunciation, precise meaning or part of speech. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can accurately spell academic tier 2 words. I can speak in a fluent voice with appropriate voice level. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
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Week of Jan. 27-31Monday:
No class--Winter Olympics Tuesday: No class--snow day Wednesday: No class--snow day Thursday: I can organize and prepare for a speech.
No school |
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SAT Prep for Jan. 25 |
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Week of Jan. 20-24Monday:
No school--MLK Tuesday: I can spell accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can deliver my presentation with appropriate inflection. I can get my audience's attention. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can spell accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can use affixes to add to the meaning of a word. I can get my audience's attention. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can use affixes to add to the meaning of a word. I can organize and prepare for a speech.
No class--snow day |
Homophones Quiz on Wednesday!
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Week of Jan. 13-17Monday:
I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can objectively summarize the text. I can analyze the connection of supporting details to the central idea of a text.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can use appropriate eye contact during an oral presentation. I can deliver my presentation in an appropriate voice level.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can deliver my presentation with appropriate body language.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story. I can identify and interpret figures of speech.
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Homophones Quiz on Wednesday!
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Food for Thought #2Story Cubes #14 |
Week of Jan. 6-10Monday:
No school--snow day Tuesday: No school--snow day Wednesday: No school--snow day Thursday: I can connect specific details (characters, setting) of the story to the theme & plot. I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
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Week of Dec. 16-20Monday:
I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can identify the author's purpose or viewpoint on the topic.
I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can identify the author's purpose or viewpoint on the topic. I can develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples.
I can determine a theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (characters, setting, plot) of the story to the theme. I can objectively (without opinion) summarize the story. I can analyze a character's response to the plot.
I can determine a theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (characters, setting, plot) of the story to the theme. I can objectively (without opinion) summarize the story. I can analyze a character's response to the plot.
No school--snow day
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Week of Dec. 9-13Monday:
I can identify & use pronouns properly. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details to the theme.
I can analyze how a small piece of the writing contributes to the overall meaning of the text. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context cues.
I can correctly spell tier 2 academic words. I can accurately spell homonyms in the correct context.
I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can identify the author's purpose or viewpoint on the topic.
I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details to the theme.
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DOK Vocab Quiz on Wednesday
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Week of Dec. 2-6Monday:
I can identify conjunctions and use them to join elements in a sentence.
I can analyze a character's response to the plot. I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone.
I can correctly spell tier 2 academic words.
I can analyze how a small piece of the writing contributes to the overall meaning of the text. I can determine the meaning of words/phrases using context cues.
I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details to the theme.
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Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday!
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Week of Nov. 25-26Monday:
I can identify prepositional phrases as adjective phrases or adverb phrases.
I can analyze a character's response to the plot. I can analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone. I can identify adjective and adverb prepositional phrases.
No class--Happy Thanksgiving! Cumulative Review Key |
Prepositional Phrase Quiz on Monday, December 2nd
Great-grandfather Dragon’s Tale
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Week of Nov. 18-22Monday:
I can identify prepositional phrases. I can identify prepositional phrases as adjective phrases or adverb phrases.
I can use a search engine to find information on the topic. I can identify key terms for researching the project. I can answer the presented question with evidence from the research. I can identify prepositional phrases as adjective phrases or adverb phrases.
I can correctly use & spell academic words on stories. I can correctly use & spell academic words from history.
I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story (cite evidence). I can cite text evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting (identify the "so what"). I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme (identify the "so what"). I can identify prepositional phrases as adjective phrases or adverb phrases.
I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story (cite evidence). I can cite text evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting (identify the "so what"). I can cite text evidence to support my claim about motivation or theme (identify the "so what").
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Week of Nov. 11-15Monday:
I can identify & use interjections. I can define and inform on a topic. I can create a lead that engages the audience. I can create a thesis.
I can define and inform on a topic. I can create a lead that engages the audience. I can create a thesis. I can discuss and revise a writing piece with peers. I can self critique and revise a writing piece.
I can correctly use & spell academic words on stories. I can correctly use & spell academic words from history.
I can define and inform on a topic. I can create a lead that engages the audience. I can create a thesis. I can organize information by creating a topic sentence for each category. I can use appropriate words to show relationships between ideas. I can discuss and revise a writing piece with peers. I can self critique and revise a writing piece.
I can apply reading strategies to comprehend a story.
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Vocabulary Quiz on Story Terms on WednesdayHero Intro Paragraph
FCA's: 1. Lead (quality and quantity to "hook" audience) 3 pts 2. LIST (structure) 4 pts 3. Thesis (clear, with 3+ reasons) 3 pts
Hero Essay (Final)FCA’s:
1. Properly formatted introductory paragraph (L.I.S.T.) (10 pts) 2. Developmental paragraphs that support the thesis (10 pts) 3. Transitional expressions (5 pts)
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Independent Reading Timeline
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Week of Nov. 4-8Monday:
I can use correct capitalization in my writing. I can correctly use & spell academic words on stories.
I can correctly use & spell academic words on stories. I can organize information by creating a topic sentence for each category. I can use appropriate words to show relationships between ideas. I can use correct capitalization in my writing.
I can correctly use & spell academic words on stories. I can organize information by creating a topic sentence for each category. I can use appropriate words to show relationships between ideas. I can use correct capitalization in my writing.
I can organize information by creating a topic sentence for each category. I can use appropriate words to show relationships between ideas. I can discuss and revise a writing piece with peers. I can self critique and revise a writing piece. I can use correct capitalization in my writing.
I can objectively (without opinion) summarize the text. I can determine the meanings of words/phrases using context clues.
Capitalization Quiz on Monday
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Vocabulary quiz on Story Terms on WednesdayCapitalization Notes & PracticeEssay NotesHero Developmental ParagraphsFCA's: 1. Single topic developed in each paragraph (9 pts)
2. Transition sentences (3 pts) 3. No 2 rule (per paragraph) (3 pts)
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Week of Oct. 28-31Monday:
I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing. I can create adjectives and adverbs from nouns. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from Greek & Latin roots.
I can create adjectives and adverbs from nouns. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from Greek & Latin roots.
I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing. I can create adjectives and adverbs from nouns. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from Greek & Latin roots. I can brainstorm and record ideas before writing.
I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing. I can create adjectives and adverbs from nouns. I can ready and identify nonfiction text from a number of different resources. I can apply reading strategies to comprehend text.
No School--End of Term |
Vocabulary Post-Test on all 6 Greek & Latin Root lists on Wednesday!
Extra Credit to star the new term:
Answer any or all of these questions for a few points extra credit depending on the depth of the answer.
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All late work for term one must be turned in by Friday, Oct. 25!
(The only exceptions would be things due on or after that date)
Week of Oct. 21-25Monday:
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: PHON/PHONO/PHONE & STRAIN/STRICT/STRING. I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing.
I can diagram the plot of a story. I analyze a character's response to the plot. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from Greek and Latin roots. I can accurately spell academic tier 2 and tier 3 words. I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing.
I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing.
I analyze a character's response to the plot. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting. I can identify and use adjectives and adverbs to enhance my writing.
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Test & Quiz Schedule:
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Week of Oct. 14-18Monday:
I can diagram the plot of a story. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CEED/CEDE/CESS & VERS/VERT. I can identify and use adverbs to enhance my writing.
I can diagram the plot of a story. I analyze a character's response to the plot. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CEED/CEDE/CESS & VERS/VERT. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: PHON/PHONO/PHONE & STRAIN/STRICT/STRING.
Thursday: I can diagram the plot of a story. I analyze a character's response to the plot. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting.
I can diagram the plot of a story. I analyze a character's response to the plot. I can identify proof from the story that supports my answer to a question about the story. I can cite evidence to support my analysis of a character or setting.
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Week of Oct. 7-11Monday:
I can identify and use adjectives in a sentence to enhance my writing. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: BEN/BENE/BON & MAL/MALE. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development.
Tuesday: I can diagram the plot of a story. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to theme.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: BEN/BENE/BON & MAL/MALE. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CEED/CEDE/CESS & VERS/VERT.
I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to theme.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CEED/CEDE/CESS & VERS/VERT. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to theme.
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The Quilt Theme EssayWrite 1-2 paragraphs claiming your theme as THE theme for The Quilt. Support it with detailed examples from the story. This will be a type 3 writing.
FCAs:
1. Clear statement of the theme (2 pts) 2. Explanation of the theme (definition) (2 pts) 3. Support of the "why" from the story (3 supports) (6 pts) Don't forget to write the FCAs on the paper (upper left corner), title the writing and skip lines. Plot diagram Quiz on Monday! |
Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4Monday:
I can identify modifiers in a sentence. I can use modifiers to enhance my writing.
I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme. I can use visual to enhance and clarify presentation.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CRED & JUR/JUS/JUD. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: BEN/BENE/BON & MAL/MALE.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: BEN/BENE/BON & MAL/MALE. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: BEN/BENE/BON & MAL/MALE. I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to theme. |
Prepositional Phrase Quiz on Monday
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Week of Sept. 23-27Monday:
I can identify prepositional phrases. I can identify modifiers (adjectives and adverbs).
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: JECT & SECT. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme. I can use visual to enhance and clarify presentation.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: JECT & SECT. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CRED & JUR/JUS/JUD.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CRED & JUR/JUS/JUD. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme. I can use visual to enhance and clarify presentation.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: CRED & JUR/JUS/JUD. I can identify prepositional phrases in a sentence.
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VOCABULARY QUIZ--Ject & Sect LIST--WEDNESDAY
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Week of Sept. 16-20Monday:
I can distinguish and create proper, plural, collective and possessive nouns. I can identify prepositional phrases.
I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme. I can use visual to enhance and clarify presentation. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: GRAPH & SCRIB/SCRIPT.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: GRAPH & SCRIB/SCRIPT. I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: JECT & SECT.
I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: JECT & SECT. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme. I can use visual to enhance and clarify presentation.
I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme.
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VOCABULARY QUIZ--GRAPH & SCRIB/SCRIPT LIST--WEDNESDAY
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Week of Sept. 9-13Monday:
I can distinguish and create proper, plural, collective and possessive nouns.
Tuesday: I can distinguish and create proper, plural, collective and possessive nouns. I can determine a theme/central idea of a story.
Wednesday: I can correctly spell and use words that derive from the roots: GRAPH & SCRIB/SCRIPT.
Thursday: I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme.
I can determine the theme/central idea of a story. I can diagram the plot of a story. I can connect specific details (dialogue, characters, events, ideas) to plot development and theme.
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Noun Exercises
Noun Quiz Next Monday
Vocabulary Quiz--Graph & scrib/script list--next Wednesday |
Week of Sept. 2-6Monday:
No School--Labor Day Tuesday: Half Day--PACK all day Wednesday: I can describe what it takes to be successful in English 8.
Pre-assessment day
Pre-assessment day
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Type 3 Writing: My Life 10 Years From NowFCAs:
1. 3 paragraphs on distinct topics (6 pts) 2. Basic writing conventions (sentences with capitals & punctuation, indentation, neat enough to read) (4 pts) Diagnostic FCAs: 1. Trait of ideas ("show me; don't tell me") (10 pts) 2. Trait of word choice (modifiers--adjectives & adverbs, strong verbs) (10 pts) 3. Trait of sentence fluency (No 2 rule, paragraph transitions) (10 pts)
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