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Wednesday 3/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Review poetry toolbox
3. Read 'Introduction to Poetry'
4. Introduce How to Read a Poem Anchor Chart (p.65) and model using 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'
H/W - Complete p. 68. Read your novel for the check-in on Friday
Tuesday 3/10:
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Review Blackout Poem
3. Introduce poetry toolbox
4. Practice key terms in poetry toolbox using quizizz
H/W - Finish your blackout poem. Due tomorrow. Read your novel for the next check-in on Friday
Friday 3/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 17
2. Complete reading check-in # 2
3. Introduce blackout poetry
4. Create practice poem using excerpt 1 of Frederick Douglass's narrative
H/W - Complete your blackout poem on the excerpt I gave you. Due next Wednesday
Thursday 3/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Review excerpt 3 using Nearpod
3. Complete chart on page 53 comparing Douglass's point of view with those who defended slavery
H/W - Finish reading your novel for your check-in tomorrow
Wednesday 3/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Introduce excerpt 2
3. Read excerpt 2 / complete second read questions
H/W - Finish 2nd read questions on excerpt 2 (p.41-51). Read your novel for your next check-in on Friday
Tuesday 3/3
C/W - 1. Complete journal in workbook on p. 39
2. Review excerpt 1
3. Complete 3rd read questions as a Nearpod activity
4. Complete notes on p. 37
H/W - Write paragraph on p. 40. Read your novel for your next check-in on Friday
Monday 3/2
C/W - 1. Reading check-in / Journal # 14
2. Listen to chp. 1 excerpt from Frederick Douglass's narrative
3. Re-read with a partner and answer 2nd read questions (p.29-36)
H/W - Read your novel (also, finish your check-in if you did not finish it in class today)
Friday 2/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 13
2. Review reading check-in expectations
3. Complete reading check-in # 1
4. Finish missing work / Mid Unit Assessment / read your novel
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 2/27
C/W - 1. Brainpop on Frederick Douglass and add notes to page 16
2. Introduce Shining Light Anchor Chart on p. 25
3. Quote sort on p. 25
4. Complete chart on p. 27
H/W - Read your novel. This first check-in will be tomorrow for 3rd & 5th and Monday for 1st & 2nd
Wednesday 2/26
C/W - 1. Finish Mid-Unit 1 Assessment / Journal # 12
2. Set-up Module 3 partners
3. Complete pages 22 & 16 with your partner
4. Discuss Douglass's purpose for writing his narrative
H/W - Read your novel. The first check-in will be Friday for 3rd & 5th and Monday for 1st & 2nd.
Tuesday 2/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Review h/w questions on p.17
3. Update anchor chart on p. 16
4. Complete Mid-Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - Read 'Renaissance Man' on pages 18 & 19 and answer questions on p.20
Read your novel.
Monday 2/24
C/W - No journal (update chart on p.16)
2. Review and finish reading 'Abolition' article and complete p.14 & 15
3. Select new novel and set-up reading goals
H/W - Complete questions on p.17 in full sentences using 'Abolition' article. Start reading your chosen novel.
Thursday 2/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 10
2. Review 'Slave Trade' article
3. Read 'Abolition' article and complete Nearpod
H/W - No h/w
Wednesday 2/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 9
2. Review vocabulary assignment
3. Take notes from images focusing on observations & making conclusions
4. Read 'Slave Trade' article
H/W - Finish reading article on pages 9 & 10 and answer questions on page 11
Work on extra credit assignment using vocab terms on page 7 - Due Friday:
Friday 2/14
C/W - 1. Finish ELA Benchmark
2. Finish gallery walk / start vocabulary assignment
H/W - Finish vocabulary activity using words on page 7 of your workbook. Due Thursday
Thursday 2/13
C/W - ELA Benchmark
H/W - No h/w (unless you haven't turned in your google slide presentation!)
Wednesday 2/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Review 'The People Could Fly' and fill in anchor chart
3. Complete historical context gallery walk with a partner
H/W - Complete and turn in your finished google slide presentation by the end of the day TODAY!
Tuesday 2/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Review ELA Benchmark (Thurs / Fri)
3. Collect Module 2 workbooks and pass out Module 3, Unit 1 workbooks
4. Read 'The People Could Fly' and discuss what makes stories powerful
H/W - Complete Works Cited slide (slide 7) and turn in finished presentation by the end of the day tomorrow
Monday 2/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 6
2. Review how to complete reflection for slide 6
3. Complete slide 6
H/W - Complete Works Cited slide (slide 7) and turn in finished presentation by the end of the day on Wednesday
Guidelines for reflection:
Needs to be 1 paragraph (6-7 sentences)
Should include the following:
Example - Something that really impacted me was when Fred de Sam Lazaro, in his PBS news story, described the lack of benefits and support the garment workers receive from the companies they work for. It made me realize we should be appreciative of the benefits we get in many jobs in this country.
Guidelines for Works Cited:
- Put in alphabetical order
Author's last name, author's first name, title of article (put in “ "), publisher.
Sam Lazaro, Fred. "Are Western Consumers Willing to Pay More for Apparel." PBS.org.
Thursday 2/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 5
2. Review grading rubric for google slide presentation
3. Work on slides 4 & 5
H/W - Finish slides 4 & 5
Wednesday 2/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review guidelines and rubric for google slide presentation
3. Work on slides 1-3
H/W - Finish slides 1-3 of your google slide presentation
Tuesday 2/4
C/W - 1. No journal (reading recommendation)
2. Complete check-in # 4
3. Identify focus research questions and details that support them.
4. Introduce website for research question # 6
H/W - Select a clothing brand listed on https://goodonyou.eco/ and take notes on p.33 of your research packet
If you are missing any sources, click below to catch up:
Source 1 - 'How Is My T-shirt Made'?' (Workbook pages 46-49)
Source 2 - 'Are Western Consumers Willing to Pay More for Apparel' video - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/are-western-consumers-willing-to-pay-more-for-apparel
Source 3 - Working rules for 14 year olds in NC - https://www.thebalancecareers.com/minimum-age-to-work-in-north-carolina-2085391
Source 4 - 'The High Cost of Cheap Clothing' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9gQn5rsLA
Source 5 - 'Behind a $20 dollar shirt' (get article from me)
Monday 2/3
CW - 1. Journal # 3
2. Read and take notes on source 5
3. Write example synthesis paragraph
H/W - Finish your novel for the check-in tomorrow
Friday 1/31
C/W - 1. Finish Mid-Unit 3 Assessment
2. Journal # 2
3. Review notes on source 3
4. Watch TEDx Talk (source 4) and start taking notes
H/W - Finish your novel. Our final check-in on this novel will be on Tuesday!
Thursday 1/30
C/W - 1. No journal (review research questions)
2. Review researcher's roadmap
3. Take Mid Unit assessment
4. Start notes on source 3
H/W https://www.thebalancecareers.com/minimum-age-to-work-in-north-carolina-2085391
Take notes from this article in Source 3 of your packet. Make sure you cite the source first. Read your novel!
Tuesday 1/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 1 (Qtr 3)
2. Review h/w notes
3. Set-up researcher's notebook
4. Complete citation for video source (source 2)
5. Paraphrase relevant points from video
H/W - Read your novel. It should be finished by next Monday. Mid-unit 3 assessment will be on Thursday
Monday 1/27
C/W - 1. Journal # 37
2. Reading check-in # 3
3. Finish paraphrasing 'T-Shirt' article
4. Complete Researcher's Notebook for source 1 (p.29)
H/W - Finish bullet points on p.29. Read your novel.
Friday 1/24
C/W - 1. Journal Check
2. Review plagiarism and paraphrasing
3. Read and paraphrase relevant details in 'How Your T-Shirt Is Made' article
H/W- Make sure you have finished your assigned pages of your novel for the check-in on Monday!
Thursday 1/23
C/W - Journal # 36
2. Review and discuss h/w
3. Introduce research process and performance task
4. Activity to practice creating effective and ineffective research questions
H/W - Read your novel. The next check-in is on Monday!
Wednesday 1/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 35
2. Introduce Unit 3 (modern day working conditions)
3. Research working conditions in American companies
4. Review differences between developing and developed countries
H/W - Interview someone in your family about their working conditions. Ask them at least 4 questions and take notes and / or record their responses. Read your novel
Tuesday 1/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 34
2. Reading check-in # 2
3. Finish End of Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Make sure you have completed and submitted your End of Unit 2 Assessment.
Read your novel
Friday 1/17
C/W - Work on End of Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Bring your novel to class on Tuesday for check-in # 2
Thursday 1/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 33
2. Review claims in paragraphs 26 - 29
3. Read Wrath of Grapes speech and watch background clip
H/W - Define bolded words in Wrath of Grapes speech. Read your novel to be ready for Tuesday's check-in
Wednesday 1/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 32
2. Read and identify claims in paragraphs 23-25
H/W - Finish handout we worked on in class. Read your novel to be ready for Tuesday's check-in
Tuesday 1/14
C/W - 1. Complete mid unit reflection
2. Read and identify main claims in paragraphs 21 & 22
H/W - Read! Your next check-in is Tues Jan 21st
Monday 1/13
C/W - 1. Journal # 31
2. Reading check-in # 1
3. Review paragraphs 18-20
4. Complete Unit 2, Mid-Unit Assessment in Google Classroom
H/W - Start reading the next section of your independent novel
Friday 1/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 30
2. Review paragraphs 8-15 and identify rhetoric tools used
3. Read paragraphs 16-20 and annotate for gist
H/W - Finish reading your first set of pages. Bring your novel to class on Monday
Thursday 1/9
C/W - 1. Journal # 29
2. Review paragraphs 1-7
3. Introduce rhetoric toolbox and identify examples
4. Start reading paragraphs 8-15 of Chavez's speech and annotate for gist
H/W - Finish reading paragraphs 8-15 and complete questions on p. 21 & 22. Read your independent novel. First reading check-in will be on Monday!
Wednesday 1/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 28
2. Set reading goals for independent novel
3. Read paragraphs 1-7 of Cesar Chavez's speech and annotate for gist
H/W - Complete questions on p. 17. Start reading independent novel. First reading check-in will be on Monday!
Tuesday 1/7
C/W - 1. Journal # 27
2. Review examples of 'agents of change' from Chavez's speech
3. Book speed dating activity in media center and select independent novel
H/W - Complete vocabulary handout
Monday 1/6 Happy New Year!
C/W - 1. Complete journal on p.1 of new workbook
2. Review Module 2 Essential Questions
3. Introduce 'agents of change' and identify examples
4. Watch Cesar Chavez Flocabulary and complete notes
H/W - Complete vocabulary handout. Due Wednesday
Friday 12/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 26
2. Finish 'Introducing Unit 2 - Station Activities'
H/W - No h/w - have a lovely break!
Thursday 12/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 25
2. Work on 'Introducing Unit 2 - Station Activities'
H/W - No h/w
Wednesday 12/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 24
2. Peer edit and self grade argumentative essay
3. Turn in essay / watch video clip and complete padlet
H/W - No h/w provided you have self-graded and turned in your essay
Tuesday 12/17
C/W - 1. Journal # 23
2. Finish typing argumentative essay
H/W - Finish typing essay if not completed in class (do not turn it in yet!)
Monday 12/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 22
2. Review guidelines for typing essay
3. Type argumentative essay
H/W - Complete questions 1, 2 & 3 on pages 103 & 104 (3-4 sentences each)
Friday 12/13
C/W - 1. Journal # 21
2. Read and review chp. 23
3. Review mid unit assessment and argumentative essay rubric
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 12/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 20
2. Review counterclaim
3. Plan conclusion and counterclaim
4. Finish reading chp. 21
H/W - Make sure essay plan is finished (p.93-98). Finish chp.22 and complete plot notes and questions only on p.79
Wednesday 12/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Analyze sample body paragraph
3. Plan body paragraph # 2
4. Start reading chp. 21
H/W - Finish planning body paragraph # 2 on pages 96 & 97
Tuesday 12/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Review chp. 20
3. Analyze sample body paragraphs
4. Plan body paragraph # 1
H/W - Finish planning body paragraph # 1 on pages 94 & 95
Monday 12/9
C/W - 1. Journal check
2. Finish writing claim for argumentative essay
3. Read sample introductions
4. Plan introduction
5. Start reading chp.20
H/W - Finish planning introduction on p.93. Finish reading chp. 20 and complete notes on pages 75 & 76
Friday 12/6
C/W - 1. Chps 15-19 review quiz in Google Classroom
2. Annotate essay prompt
3. Review what a 'compelling reason' is and write claim statement for argumentative essay
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 12/5
C/W - 1 Journal # 17
2. Write practice quote sandwich
3. Compare explanatory and analysis essay
4. Start reading chp. 19
H/W - Finish reading chp. 19 and complete notes on pages 65 & 66
Wednesday 12/4
C/W - 1. No journal (use Nearpod to review chp. 17)
2. Complete 'Forming Evidence Based Claims' handout on page 53
3. Review parts of the quote sandwich
H/W - Finish reading chp. 18 and complete notes on pages 63 & 64
Tuesday 12/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Update petition anchor chart
3. Complete 'Forming Evidence Based Claims' handout on page 52
4. Start reading chp. 17
H/W - Finish reading chp.17 and complete notes on pages 60 & 61
Monday 12/2
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Brainstorm reasons for/against Lyddie signing the working conditions petition
3. Visit Book Fair
4. Read and work on notes for chp. 15
H/W - Finish notes on chp. 15 on pages 54 & 55. Read chp. 16 and complete plot notes only on page 56
Tuesday 11/26
C/W - 1. Journal # 14
2. Review chp. 14
3. Nearpod activity to introduce issues around working conditions petition
H/W - No h/w. Have a great break!
Monday 11/25
C/W - 1.Journal # 13
2. Finish and submit Mid Unit 1 assessment
3. Start reading chp.14
H/W - Read chp. 14 and complete notes on pages 49 & 50 of workbook
Friday 11/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 12
2. Review chp. 13
3. Work on Mid Unit 1 assessment
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 11/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Review chp. 12
3. Complete notecatcher chart using quotes related to working conditions
4. Read and work on chp. 13
H/W - Finish reading chp. 13 and complete notes on pages 47 & 48
Wednesday 11/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 10
2. Notecatcher chart using quotes related to working conditions
3. Watch video clips and add to working conditions anchor chart
4. Start reading chp. 12
H/W - Finish reading chp. 12 and complete notes on pages 45 & 46
Tuesday 11/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 9.
2. Review chps 9 & 10 and vocabulary
3. Close reading of opening to chp. 10
4. Analyze and take notes on use of vivid language and working conditions
H/W - Read chp. 11 and complete notes on pages 39 & 40
Monday 11/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Close reading of the opening to chp. 9
3. Analyze working conditions for Lyddie and add notes to anchor chart
4. Read rest of chp. 9
H/W - Finish reading chp 9 and complete notes. Read chp.10 and complete plot notes only on p.34
Friday 11/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Video clip on working conditions in the Mills
3.Read and complete notes on chp. 8
H/W - No h/w (5th period only - read and complete notes on chp.8)
Thursday 11/14
C/W - 1. Reading check-in quiz on chps 4-6
2. Read and review chp. 7
3. Brainstorm Lyddie's character traits
4. Start working on Lyddie acrostic poem
H/W - Finish Lyddie acrostic poem and notes on chp. 7 on pages 24 & 25 of workbook
Wednesday 11/13
C/W - 1. Journal check
2. Summarize and add to notes for chp.5
3. Close reading of chp. 6 with partner
H/W - Finish reading chp 6 and complete notes on pages 22 & 23
Tuesday 11/12
C/W - 1.Journal # 6
2. Find discussion partners for unit 1
3. Read chp. 4 and practice using reading strategies
H/W - Finish chp. 4 notes (p. 16 & 17)
Friday 11/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 5
2. Review notes on chp.2
3. Model close reading strategies to help with understanding
4. Practice close reading strategies with chp.3
H/W - Finish notes on chp. 3 on pages 14 & 15 if not finished in class
Thursday 11/7
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review notes on chp. 1
3. Complete page 10 (text dependent questions)
4. Start reading chp. 2 of 'Lyddie'
H/W - Finish reading chp 2 of 'Lyddie' and complete notes on page 9
Wednesday 11/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 3
2. Draw conclusions from gallery walk
3. Introduce Working Conditions Anchor Chart
4. Start reading chp. 1 of 'Lyddie'
H/W - Finish chp. 1 and notes on page 8 of Module 2 workbook
Tuesday 11/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 2
2. Finish poem presentations
3. Introduction to Module 2 using gallery walk
H/W - Finish gallery walk handout
Monday 11/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 1 (Qtr 2)
2. Practice for two voice poem presentations
3. Present poems with partner
H/W - Complete pages 120 and 121 in workbook (Module 1 Reflection)
Thursday 10/31
C/W - 1. Journal # 38
2. Review Works Cited page
3. Finish typing poem
4. Complete Works Cited and self grading of poem
H/W - No h/w as long as you have turned in your poem in google classroom
Wednesday 10/30
C/W - 1. Journal # 37
2. Review punctuation in your two voice poem
3. Type and print two voice poem
4. Start Works Cited page
H/W - No h/w
Tuesday 10/29
C/W - 1. Journal # 36
2. Review how to cite in your poem
3. Finish rough draft of poem
4. Peer / self check using poem checklist
H/W - Finish & edit the rough draft of your two voice poem (use checklist to help you)
Monday 10/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 35
2. Review requirements of two voice poem
3. Review grading rubric and use to grade sample poem
4. Start writing draft of poem
H/W - Finish writing first five lines of two voice poem on p.114
Friday 10/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 34
2. Review h/w
3. Complete Mid Unit 3 assessment on juxtaposition
4. Create practice two voice poem
H/W - Finish practice poem if not turned in during class
Thursday 10/24
C/W - 1. Journal # 33
2. Review Author's Note
3. Identify quotes from novel and informational texts for two voice poem
4. Review juxtaposition
H/W - complete juxtaposition practice on pages 105 & 106
Wednesday 10/23
C/W - 1. Journal # 32
2. Introduce two-voice poem
3. Read and analyze sample two voice poem
4. Read and annotate performance task directions
5. Brainstorm relevant survival factors for two voice poem
H/W - Complete p.96 & 97 using 'Author's Note on pages 118-121 in novel
Tuesday 10/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 31
2. Finish typing Unit 2 essay, peer edit and self grade using rubric
H/W - Finish typing, self grade and turn in Unit 2 essay in google classroom
Monday 10/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 30
2. Work on typing Unit 2 essay in google classroom
H/W - No assigned h/w (essay is due by the end of the day tomorrow!)
Friday 10/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 29
2. Review and plan conclusion
3. Start typing Unit 2 essay in google classroom
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 10/17
C/W - 1. Journal # 28
2. Review body paragraph # 3
3. Plan body paragraph # 3
4. Plan introduction
H/W - 1st / 3rd - Finish planning all sections apart from conclusion
2nd / 5th - Finish all sections of graphic organizer
Wednesday 10/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 27
2. Review grade given to sample essay
3. Introduce graphic organizer for essay
4. Work on planning body paragraphs 1 & 2
H/W - Finish planning body paragraphs 1 & 2 on the graphic organizer
Tuesday 10/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 26
2. Review Grades 6-8 Writing Rubric (p.86/87)
3. Annotate assigned section and share with group
4. Complete graphic organizer on p.82
H/W - Grade sample essay on page 83 using the writing rubric on pages 86 & 87. Explain your final grade.
Monday 10/14
C/W - 1. Journal check # 2
2. Read and annotate sample essay
3. Review guidelines for citing quotes correctly
H/W - Identify 3 quotes that show survival factors for Salva. Write the quotes down, citing them correctly using the guidelines on p.84
Friday 10/11
C/W - 1. Finish assessment / Journal # 25
2. Read and annotate essay prompt
3. Identify important survival factors
4. Take notes on graphic organizer (p.82)
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 10/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 24
2. Review h/w excerpt
3. Reflect on End of Unit 1 Assessment grade
4. Work on Mid-Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Watch Salva's TEDX Talk and complete the Padlet for your class period (links are under 'Module 1' on my website)
Wednesday 10/9 - Teacher Workday
Tuesday 10/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 23
2. Read article 'For the World's Poor, Drinking Water can Kill'
3.Complete practice for Mid Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Complete pages 77,78 & 79 in your workbook (this is for your assessment on Thursday)
Monday 10/7
C/W - 1. Reading check-in chps 14-18 & journal # 22
2. Review chps 16-18
3. Complete chart on p.74 using 'Time Trip' article
4. Identify ways in which Linda Sue Park 'altered' history (added events that didn't happen) & why
H/W - Complete exit ticket assignment on page 75 of workbook
Friday 10/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 21
2. Read chps 16-18
3. Complete pages 68,69, 71 in workbook
H/W - No h/w unless you didn't finish the workbook pages in class!
Thursday 10/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 20
2. Review chps 14 & 15
3. Update challenge / survival anchor chart
4. Reread 'Time Trip' article and identify details used in the novel
H/W - Complete page 72 in workbook
Wednesday 10/2
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Review events in chps 11-13
3. Update challenge / survival anchor chart
4. Complete chart on page 64
5. Introduce 'quote sandwich'
H/W - Read chapters 14 & 15 and complete pages 65 & 66 in workbook
Tuesday 10/1
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Notes on juxtaposition
3. Close analysis of juxtaposition example in the novel
4. Start reading chps 11-13
H/W - Finish reading chapters 11-13 and complete pages 56 & 57 in workbook
Friday 9/27
C/W - 1. Reading check in quiz & journal # 17
2. Review chps 9 & 10
3. Update survival anchor chart
4. Work on graphic organizer on page 54
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 9/26
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Review chps 7 & 8 and vocab
3. Update survival anchor chart
4. Introduce essay prompt and practice quote graphic organizer
H/W - Read chps 9 & 10 and complete pages 51 & 52
Wednesday 9/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Vocab entry task (p.45)
3. Complete vocabulary activity on page 44
4. Update survival anchor chart
5. Start reading chps 7 & 8
H/W - Read chps 7 & 8 and complete gist notes on page 47 and vocabulary on pages 48 & 49
Tuesday 9/24
C/W - 1. No journal (finish assessment / start reading chp.6)
2. Select partners for Unit 2
3. Introduction to theme
4. Identify themes in 'A Long Walk to Water'
5. Notes on challenge / survival factors for Salva & Nya
H/W - Read chp. 6 and complete Reader's Notes on page 43 (at least 4 bullet points for each character)
Monday 9/23
C/W - 1. Journal # 14
2. Review h/w
3. Finish End of Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - Complete theme assignment (details and links are under Module 1 tab)
Friday 9/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 13
2. Review article on p.32/33
3. Work on End of Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 9/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 12
2. Read article on pages 33/34 and complete gist notes
3. Share gist notes and discuss article
4. Set up constructed response paragraph on page 32
H/W - Write constructed response paragraph on page 32
Wednesday 9/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Read excerpt 2 and complete gist summaries
3. Work on chart on p.30
H/W - Complete page 30 in your workbook
Tuesday 9/17
C/W - 1. Journal #10
2. Review excerpt 1 and create gist summaries
3. Complete chart on p. 27/28
H/W - Define words in bold in excerpt 2 (use context clues to define not a dictionary)
Monday 9/16
C/W - 1. No journal (finish assessment - additional question for 2nd and 5th only Write a paragraph for your chosen character summarizing how culture, time and place are influencing his/her identity in the novel so far. Give at least 2 specific examples. You can include quotes but do not have to)
2. Review h/w
3. Intro to Dinka/Nuer conflict
4. Read excerpt 1 of article (p.22-23) and annotate for gist & vocabulary
H/W - Complete symbol assignment
Friday 9/13
C/W - 1. Journal check # 1-9
2. Review notes on chp. 5
3. Mid Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 9/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 9
2. Preparation for Mid Unit 1 Assessment; complete pages 18 & 19
3. Discuss reading strategies used
4. Start reading chp. 5
H/W - Read chp 5 and finish ALL columns of notes
Wednesday 9/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Read chp 4 and complete notes in chart
3. Media Center orientation and book check out
H/W - Finish ALL columns of notes on chp. 4
Tuesday 9/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Intro video clip to Sudan's Civil War
3. Read and annotate 'Time Trip: Sudan's Civil War' (p.16)
4. Brainstorm connections between article and novel
H/W - Complete page 17 of workbook. Include at least 6 sentences and 2 quotes from the article
Monday 9/9
C/W - 1. Journal # 6
2. Review chp 3 and add to notes (close reading)
3. Review unit question and model examples
4. Complete chart on page 15 using quotes from chp. 3
H/W - Complete vocabulary activity on page 10 of workbook: Write down these five vocabulary words from chp 3 on page 10 of your workbook. Leave space between each one.Gourd, ritual, flinched, uncertainty, artillery
For each word: 1. Find and copy down the sentence and page number the word is being used in
2. Predict the meaning of the word based on how it’s used
Thurs / Fri - 9/5-9/6
No school
Wednesday 9/4
C/W - Journal # 5
2. Back to back/Face to face discussion
3. Introduce unit question
4. Start filling in chart on page 13
H/W - Read chp. 3 of ' A Long Walk to Water' and complete columns 2 & 4 of notes chart
Tuesday 9/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review first / close reading expectations
3. Finish chp. 1 notes
4. Read chp. 2 and complete first / close reading notes
5. Review h/w
H/W - Take notes on prompts on p.9, ready to share
Friday 8/30
C/W - 1. Journal # 3
2. Share and peer grade culture assignment
3. Read and complete main idea notes on chp 1 of 'A Long Walk to Water'
H/W - No homework!
Thursday 8/29
C/W - 1. Journal # 2
2. Review culture assignment
3. Assign novels
4. Complete page 1 of workbook (think/wonder chart)
5. Identify features of novel's layout and make predictions
H/W - Finish culture assignment. Details are listed under Wednesday and this is due TOMORROW!
Wednesday 8/28
C/W - 1. Set-up journal and journal # 1
2. Introduce culture assignment
3. Share details and examples from my culture
4. Brainstorm ideas for your culture assignment
H/W - Finish culture assignment. Details are listed below. Due Friday
Option 1: Letter
Write a letter to me that has at least FOUR paragraphs.
Each paragraph needs to begin:
‘I am from…’ and be at least FIVE sentences
Sign off your letter with your name
Option 2: Images/graffiti:
Create a poster that has at least FOUR images that represent different ideas about where you are from (these can be photos, printed or hand drawn)
Write TWO sentences explaining each image
Option 3: Poem
Use the poem template I gave you to write a poem that has FOUR stanzas and show different ideas about where you are from. Your poem can be hand written on printer paper or typed
Tuesday 8/27:
C/W- 1. Sticky note reflection
2. Collect paperwork
3. Complete station activities
4. Show skits
H/W - Finish stations handout
Monday 8/26:
C/W - 1. Introductions and paperwork
2. Review station activities
3. Complete 3 stations (sharing about yourself, getting to know your peers, classroom procedures)
4. Show classroom procedure skits
H/W - 1.Complete and return Lions Data Sheet.
2. Read and have your parent sign class procedures letter.
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Review poetry toolbox
3. Read 'Introduction to Poetry'
4. Introduce How to Read a Poem Anchor Chart (p.65) and model using 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'
H/W - Complete p. 68. Read your novel for the check-in on Friday
Tuesday 3/10:
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Review Blackout Poem
3. Introduce poetry toolbox
4. Practice key terms in poetry toolbox using quizizz
H/W - Finish your blackout poem. Due tomorrow. Read your novel for the next check-in on Friday
Friday 3/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 17
2. Complete reading check-in # 2
3. Introduce blackout poetry
4. Create practice poem using excerpt 1 of Frederick Douglass's narrative
H/W - Complete your blackout poem on the excerpt I gave you. Due next Wednesday
Thursday 3/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Review excerpt 3 using Nearpod
3. Complete chart on page 53 comparing Douglass's point of view with those who defended slavery
H/W - Finish reading your novel for your check-in tomorrow
Wednesday 3/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Introduce excerpt 2
3. Read excerpt 2 / complete second read questions
H/W - Finish 2nd read questions on excerpt 2 (p.41-51). Read your novel for your next check-in on Friday
Tuesday 3/3
C/W - 1. Complete journal in workbook on p. 39
2. Review excerpt 1
3. Complete 3rd read questions as a Nearpod activity
4. Complete notes on p. 37
H/W - Write paragraph on p. 40. Read your novel for your next check-in on Friday
Monday 3/2
C/W - 1. Reading check-in / Journal # 14
2. Listen to chp. 1 excerpt from Frederick Douglass's narrative
3. Re-read with a partner and answer 2nd read questions (p.29-36)
H/W - Read your novel (also, finish your check-in if you did not finish it in class today)
Friday 2/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 13
2. Review reading check-in expectations
3. Complete reading check-in # 1
4. Finish missing work / Mid Unit Assessment / read your novel
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 2/27
C/W - 1. Brainpop on Frederick Douglass and add notes to page 16
2. Introduce Shining Light Anchor Chart on p. 25
3. Quote sort on p. 25
4. Complete chart on p. 27
H/W - Read your novel. This first check-in will be tomorrow for 3rd & 5th and Monday for 1st & 2nd
Wednesday 2/26
C/W - 1. Finish Mid-Unit 1 Assessment / Journal # 12
2. Set-up Module 3 partners
3. Complete pages 22 & 16 with your partner
4. Discuss Douglass's purpose for writing his narrative
H/W - Read your novel. The first check-in will be Friday for 3rd & 5th and Monday for 1st & 2nd.
Tuesday 2/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Review h/w questions on p.17
3. Update anchor chart on p. 16
4. Complete Mid-Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - Read 'Renaissance Man' on pages 18 & 19 and answer questions on p.20
Read your novel.
Monday 2/24
C/W - No journal (update chart on p.16)
2. Review and finish reading 'Abolition' article and complete p.14 & 15
3. Select new novel and set-up reading goals
H/W - Complete questions on p.17 in full sentences using 'Abolition' article. Start reading your chosen novel.
Thursday 2/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 10
2. Review 'Slave Trade' article
3. Read 'Abolition' article and complete Nearpod
H/W - No h/w
Wednesday 2/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 9
2. Review vocabulary assignment
3. Take notes from images focusing on observations & making conclusions
4. Read 'Slave Trade' article
H/W - Finish reading article on pages 9 & 10 and answer questions on page 11
Work on extra credit assignment using vocab terms on page 7 - Due Friday:
- Make a wordsearch or crossword using the vocabulary terms (For the word search, create a clue and hide the answer, the word in the puzzle)
- Make flashcards for the vocabulary terms. Include the word, definition and a picture OR sentence for each word. If you want to create online flashcards open the template in your google classroom account
Friday 2/14
C/W - 1. Finish ELA Benchmark
2. Finish gallery walk / start vocabulary assignment
H/W - Finish vocabulary activity using words on page 7 of your workbook. Due Thursday
Thursday 2/13
C/W - ELA Benchmark
H/W - No h/w (unless you haven't turned in your google slide presentation!)
Wednesday 2/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Review 'The People Could Fly' and fill in anchor chart
3. Complete historical context gallery walk with a partner
H/W - Complete and turn in your finished google slide presentation by the end of the day TODAY!
Tuesday 2/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Review ELA Benchmark (Thurs / Fri)
3. Collect Module 2 workbooks and pass out Module 3, Unit 1 workbooks
4. Read 'The People Could Fly' and discuss what makes stories powerful
H/W - Complete Works Cited slide (slide 7) and turn in finished presentation by the end of the day tomorrow
Monday 2/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 6
2. Review how to complete reflection for slide 6
3. Complete slide 6
H/W - Complete Works Cited slide (slide 7) and turn in finished presentation by the end of the day on Wednesday
Guidelines for reflection:
Needs to be 1 paragraph (6-7 sentences)
Should include the following:
- What you learned and what details stood out to you / had the most impact
- Something that you want your peers to really understand / take away from learning about this topic (could be about their role as consumers?)
- Any remaining questions you have
- At least TWO of your sources should be directly referred too
Example - Something that really impacted me was when Fred de Sam Lazaro, in his PBS news story, described the lack of benefits and support the garment workers receive from the companies they work for. It made me realize we should be appreciative of the benefits we get in many jobs in this country.
Guidelines for Works Cited:
- Put in alphabetical order
Author's last name, author's first name, title of article (put in “ "), publisher.
Sam Lazaro, Fred. "Are Western Consumers Willing to Pay More for Apparel." PBS.org.
Thursday 2/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 5
2. Review grading rubric for google slide presentation
3. Work on slides 4 & 5
H/W - Finish slides 4 & 5
Wednesday 2/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review guidelines and rubric for google slide presentation
3. Work on slides 1-3
H/W - Finish slides 1-3 of your google slide presentation
Tuesday 2/4
C/W - 1. No journal (reading recommendation)
2. Complete check-in # 4
3. Identify focus research questions and details that support them.
4. Introduce website for research question # 6
H/W - Select a clothing brand listed on https://goodonyou.eco/ and take notes on p.33 of your research packet
If you are missing any sources, click below to catch up:
Source 1 - 'How Is My T-shirt Made'?' (Workbook pages 46-49)
Source 2 - 'Are Western Consumers Willing to Pay More for Apparel' video - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/are-western-consumers-willing-to-pay-more-for-apparel
Source 3 - Working rules for 14 year olds in NC - https://www.thebalancecareers.com/minimum-age-to-work-in-north-carolina-2085391
Source 4 - 'The High Cost of Cheap Clothing' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9gQn5rsLA
Source 5 - 'Behind a $20 dollar shirt' (get article from me)
Monday 2/3
CW - 1. Journal # 3
2. Read and take notes on source 5
3. Write example synthesis paragraph
H/W - Finish your novel for the check-in tomorrow
Friday 1/31
C/W - 1. Finish Mid-Unit 3 Assessment
2. Journal # 2
3. Review notes on source 3
4. Watch TEDx Talk (source 4) and start taking notes
H/W - Finish your novel. Our final check-in on this novel will be on Tuesday!
Thursday 1/30
C/W - 1. No journal (review research questions)
2. Review researcher's roadmap
3. Take Mid Unit assessment
4. Start notes on source 3
H/W https://www.thebalancecareers.com/minimum-age-to-work-in-north-carolina-2085391
Take notes from this article in Source 3 of your packet. Make sure you cite the source first. Read your novel!
Tuesday 1/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 1 (Qtr 3)
2. Review h/w notes
3. Set-up researcher's notebook
4. Complete citation for video source (source 2)
5. Paraphrase relevant points from video
H/W - Read your novel. It should be finished by next Monday. Mid-unit 3 assessment will be on Thursday
Monday 1/27
C/W - 1. Journal # 37
2. Reading check-in # 3
3. Finish paraphrasing 'T-Shirt' article
4. Complete Researcher's Notebook for source 1 (p.29)
H/W - Finish bullet points on p.29. Read your novel.
Friday 1/24
C/W - 1. Journal Check
2. Review plagiarism and paraphrasing
3. Read and paraphrase relevant details in 'How Your T-Shirt Is Made' article
H/W- Make sure you have finished your assigned pages of your novel for the check-in on Monday!
Thursday 1/23
C/W - Journal # 36
2. Review and discuss h/w
3. Introduce research process and performance task
4. Activity to practice creating effective and ineffective research questions
H/W - Read your novel. The next check-in is on Monday!
Wednesday 1/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 35
2. Introduce Unit 3 (modern day working conditions)
3. Research working conditions in American companies
4. Review differences between developing and developed countries
H/W - Interview someone in your family about their working conditions. Ask them at least 4 questions and take notes and / or record their responses. Read your novel
Tuesday 1/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 34
2. Reading check-in # 2
3. Finish End of Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Make sure you have completed and submitted your End of Unit 2 Assessment.
Read your novel
Friday 1/17
C/W - Work on End of Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Bring your novel to class on Tuesday for check-in # 2
Thursday 1/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 33
2. Review claims in paragraphs 26 - 29
3. Read Wrath of Grapes speech and watch background clip
H/W - Define bolded words in Wrath of Grapes speech. Read your novel to be ready for Tuesday's check-in
Wednesday 1/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 32
2. Read and identify claims in paragraphs 23-25
H/W - Finish handout we worked on in class. Read your novel to be ready for Tuesday's check-in
Tuesday 1/14
C/W - 1. Complete mid unit reflection
2. Read and identify main claims in paragraphs 21 & 22
H/W - Read! Your next check-in is Tues Jan 21st
Monday 1/13
C/W - 1. Journal # 31
2. Reading check-in # 1
3. Review paragraphs 18-20
4. Complete Unit 2, Mid-Unit Assessment in Google Classroom
H/W - Start reading the next section of your independent novel
Friday 1/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 30
2. Review paragraphs 8-15 and identify rhetoric tools used
3. Read paragraphs 16-20 and annotate for gist
H/W - Finish reading your first set of pages. Bring your novel to class on Monday
Thursday 1/9
C/W - 1. Journal # 29
2. Review paragraphs 1-7
3. Introduce rhetoric toolbox and identify examples
4. Start reading paragraphs 8-15 of Chavez's speech and annotate for gist
H/W - Finish reading paragraphs 8-15 and complete questions on p. 21 & 22. Read your independent novel. First reading check-in will be on Monday!
Wednesday 1/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 28
2. Set reading goals for independent novel
3. Read paragraphs 1-7 of Cesar Chavez's speech and annotate for gist
H/W - Complete questions on p. 17. Start reading independent novel. First reading check-in will be on Monday!
Tuesday 1/7
C/W - 1. Journal # 27
2. Review examples of 'agents of change' from Chavez's speech
3. Book speed dating activity in media center and select independent novel
H/W - Complete vocabulary handout
Monday 1/6 Happy New Year!
C/W - 1. Complete journal on p.1 of new workbook
2. Review Module 2 Essential Questions
3. Introduce 'agents of change' and identify examples
4. Watch Cesar Chavez Flocabulary and complete notes
H/W - Complete vocabulary handout. Due Wednesday
Friday 12/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 26
2. Finish 'Introducing Unit 2 - Station Activities'
H/W - No h/w - have a lovely break!
Thursday 12/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 25
2. Work on 'Introducing Unit 2 - Station Activities'
H/W - No h/w
Wednesday 12/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 24
2. Peer edit and self grade argumentative essay
3. Turn in essay / watch video clip and complete padlet
H/W - No h/w provided you have self-graded and turned in your essay
Tuesday 12/17
C/W - 1. Journal # 23
2. Finish typing argumentative essay
H/W - Finish typing essay if not completed in class (do not turn it in yet!)
Monday 12/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 22
2. Review guidelines for typing essay
3. Type argumentative essay
H/W - Complete questions 1, 2 & 3 on pages 103 & 104 (3-4 sentences each)
Friday 12/13
C/W - 1. Journal # 21
2. Read and review chp. 23
3. Review mid unit assessment and argumentative essay rubric
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 12/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 20
2. Review counterclaim
3. Plan conclusion and counterclaim
4. Finish reading chp. 21
H/W - Make sure essay plan is finished (p.93-98). Finish chp.22 and complete plot notes and questions only on p.79
Wednesday 12/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Analyze sample body paragraph
3. Plan body paragraph # 2
4. Start reading chp. 21
H/W - Finish planning body paragraph # 2 on pages 96 & 97
Tuesday 12/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Review chp. 20
3. Analyze sample body paragraphs
4. Plan body paragraph # 1
H/W - Finish planning body paragraph # 1 on pages 94 & 95
Monday 12/9
C/W - 1. Journal check
2. Finish writing claim for argumentative essay
3. Read sample introductions
4. Plan introduction
5. Start reading chp.20
H/W - Finish planning introduction on p.93. Finish reading chp. 20 and complete notes on pages 75 & 76
Friday 12/6
C/W - 1. Chps 15-19 review quiz in Google Classroom
2. Annotate essay prompt
3. Review what a 'compelling reason' is and write claim statement for argumentative essay
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 12/5
C/W - 1 Journal # 17
2. Write practice quote sandwich
3. Compare explanatory and analysis essay
4. Start reading chp. 19
H/W - Finish reading chp. 19 and complete notes on pages 65 & 66
Wednesday 12/4
C/W - 1. No journal (use Nearpod to review chp. 17)
2. Complete 'Forming Evidence Based Claims' handout on page 53
3. Review parts of the quote sandwich
H/W - Finish reading chp. 18 and complete notes on pages 63 & 64
Tuesday 12/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Update petition anchor chart
3. Complete 'Forming Evidence Based Claims' handout on page 52
4. Start reading chp. 17
H/W - Finish reading chp.17 and complete notes on pages 60 & 61
Monday 12/2
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Brainstorm reasons for/against Lyddie signing the working conditions petition
3. Visit Book Fair
4. Read and work on notes for chp. 15
H/W - Finish notes on chp. 15 on pages 54 & 55. Read chp. 16 and complete plot notes only on page 56
Tuesday 11/26
C/W - 1. Journal # 14
2. Review chp. 14
3. Nearpod activity to introduce issues around working conditions petition
H/W - No h/w. Have a great break!
Monday 11/25
C/W - 1.Journal # 13
2. Finish and submit Mid Unit 1 assessment
3. Start reading chp.14
H/W - Read chp. 14 and complete notes on pages 49 & 50 of workbook
Friday 11/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 12
2. Review chp. 13
3. Work on Mid Unit 1 assessment
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 11/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Review chp. 12
3. Complete notecatcher chart using quotes related to working conditions
4. Read and work on chp. 13
H/W - Finish reading chp. 13 and complete notes on pages 47 & 48
Wednesday 11/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 10
2. Notecatcher chart using quotes related to working conditions
3. Watch video clips and add to working conditions anchor chart
4. Start reading chp. 12
H/W - Finish reading chp. 12 and complete notes on pages 45 & 46
Tuesday 11/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 9.
2. Review chps 9 & 10 and vocabulary
3. Close reading of opening to chp. 10
4. Analyze and take notes on use of vivid language and working conditions
H/W - Read chp. 11 and complete notes on pages 39 & 40
Monday 11/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Close reading of the opening to chp. 9
3. Analyze working conditions for Lyddie and add notes to anchor chart
4. Read rest of chp. 9
H/W - Finish reading chp 9 and complete notes. Read chp.10 and complete plot notes only on p.34
Friday 11/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Video clip on working conditions in the Mills
3.Read and complete notes on chp. 8
H/W - No h/w (5th period only - read and complete notes on chp.8)
Thursday 11/14
C/W - 1. Reading check-in quiz on chps 4-6
2. Read and review chp. 7
3. Brainstorm Lyddie's character traits
4. Start working on Lyddie acrostic poem
H/W - Finish Lyddie acrostic poem and notes on chp. 7 on pages 24 & 25 of workbook
Wednesday 11/13
C/W - 1. Journal check
2. Summarize and add to notes for chp.5
3. Close reading of chp. 6 with partner
H/W - Finish reading chp 6 and complete notes on pages 22 & 23
Tuesday 11/12
C/W - 1.Journal # 6
2. Find discussion partners for unit 1
3. Read chp. 4 and practice using reading strategies
H/W - Finish chp. 4 notes (p. 16 & 17)
Friday 11/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 5
2. Review notes on chp.2
3. Model close reading strategies to help with understanding
4. Practice close reading strategies with chp.3
H/W - Finish notes on chp. 3 on pages 14 & 15 if not finished in class
Thursday 11/7
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review notes on chp. 1
3. Complete page 10 (text dependent questions)
4. Start reading chp. 2 of 'Lyddie'
H/W - Finish reading chp 2 of 'Lyddie' and complete notes on page 9
Wednesday 11/6
C/W - 1. Journal # 3
2. Draw conclusions from gallery walk
3. Introduce Working Conditions Anchor Chart
4. Start reading chp. 1 of 'Lyddie'
H/W - Finish chp. 1 and notes on page 8 of Module 2 workbook
Tuesday 11/5
C/W - 1. Journal # 2
2. Finish poem presentations
3. Introduction to Module 2 using gallery walk
H/W - Finish gallery walk handout
Monday 11/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 1 (Qtr 2)
2. Practice for two voice poem presentations
3. Present poems with partner
H/W - Complete pages 120 and 121 in workbook (Module 1 Reflection)
Thursday 10/31
C/W - 1. Journal # 38
2. Review Works Cited page
3. Finish typing poem
4. Complete Works Cited and self grading of poem
H/W - No h/w as long as you have turned in your poem in google classroom
Wednesday 10/30
C/W - 1. Journal # 37
2. Review punctuation in your two voice poem
3. Type and print two voice poem
4. Start Works Cited page
H/W - No h/w
Tuesday 10/29
C/W - 1. Journal # 36
2. Review how to cite in your poem
3. Finish rough draft of poem
4. Peer / self check using poem checklist
H/W - Finish & edit the rough draft of your two voice poem (use checklist to help you)
Monday 10/28
C/W - 1. Journal # 35
2. Review requirements of two voice poem
3. Review grading rubric and use to grade sample poem
4. Start writing draft of poem
H/W - Finish writing first five lines of two voice poem on p.114
Friday 10/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 34
2. Review h/w
3. Complete Mid Unit 3 assessment on juxtaposition
4. Create practice two voice poem
H/W - Finish practice poem if not turned in during class
Thursday 10/24
C/W - 1. Journal # 33
2. Review Author's Note
3. Identify quotes from novel and informational texts for two voice poem
4. Review juxtaposition
H/W - complete juxtaposition practice on pages 105 & 106
Wednesday 10/23
C/W - 1. Journal # 32
2. Introduce two-voice poem
3. Read and analyze sample two voice poem
4. Read and annotate performance task directions
5. Brainstorm relevant survival factors for two voice poem
H/W - Complete p.96 & 97 using 'Author's Note on pages 118-121 in novel
Tuesday 10/22
C/W - 1. Journal # 31
2. Finish typing Unit 2 essay, peer edit and self grade using rubric
H/W - Finish typing, self grade and turn in Unit 2 essay in google classroom
Monday 10/21
C/W - 1. Journal # 30
2. Work on typing Unit 2 essay in google classroom
H/W - No assigned h/w (essay is due by the end of the day tomorrow!)
Friday 10/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 29
2. Review and plan conclusion
3. Start typing Unit 2 essay in google classroom
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 10/17
C/W - 1. Journal # 28
2. Review body paragraph # 3
3. Plan body paragraph # 3
4. Plan introduction
H/W - 1st / 3rd - Finish planning all sections apart from conclusion
2nd / 5th - Finish all sections of graphic organizer
Wednesday 10/16
C/W - 1. Journal # 27
2. Review grade given to sample essay
3. Introduce graphic organizer for essay
4. Work on planning body paragraphs 1 & 2
H/W - Finish planning body paragraphs 1 & 2 on the graphic organizer
Tuesday 10/15
C/W - 1. Journal # 26
2. Review Grades 6-8 Writing Rubric (p.86/87)
3. Annotate assigned section and share with group
4. Complete graphic organizer on p.82
H/W - Grade sample essay on page 83 using the writing rubric on pages 86 & 87. Explain your final grade.
Monday 10/14
C/W - 1. Journal check # 2
2. Read and annotate sample essay
3. Review guidelines for citing quotes correctly
H/W - Identify 3 quotes that show survival factors for Salva. Write the quotes down, citing them correctly using the guidelines on p.84
Friday 10/11
C/W - 1. Finish assessment / Journal # 25
2. Read and annotate essay prompt
3. Identify important survival factors
4. Take notes on graphic organizer (p.82)
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 10/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 24
2. Review h/w excerpt
3. Reflect on End of Unit 1 Assessment grade
4. Work on Mid-Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Watch Salva's TEDX Talk and complete the Padlet for your class period (links are under 'Module 1' on my website)
Wednesday 10/9 - Teacher Workday
Tuesday 10/8
C/W - 1. Journal # 23
2. Read article 'For the World's Poor, Drinking Water can Kill'
3.Complete practice for Mid Unit 2 Assessment
H/W - Complete pages 77,78 & 79 in your workbook (this is for your assessment on Thursday)
Monday 10/7
C/W - 1. Reading check-in chps 14-18 & journal # 22
2. Review chps 16-18
3. Complete chart on p.74 using 'Time Trip' article
4. Identify ways in which Linda Sue Park 'altered' history (added events that didn't happen) & why
H/W - Complete exit ticket assignment on page 75 of workbook
Friday 10/4
C/W - 1. Journal # 21
2. Read chps 16-18
3. Complete pages 68,69, 71 in workbook
H/W - No h/w unless you didn't finish the workbook pages in class!
Thursday 10/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 20
2. Review chps 14 & 15
3. Update challenge / survival anchor chart
4. Reread 'Time Trip' article and identify details used in the novel
H/W - Complete page 72 in workbook
Wednesday 10/2
C/W - 1. Journal # 19
2. Review events in chps 11-13
3. Update challenge / survival anchor chart
4. Complete chart on page 64
5. Introduce 'quote sandwich'
H/W - Read chapters 14 & 15 and complete pages 65 & 66 in workbook
Tuesday 10/1
C/W - 1. Journal # 18
2. Notes on juxtaposition
3. Close analysis of juxtaposition example in the novel
4. Start reading chps 11-13
H/W - Finish reading chapters 11-13 and complete pages 56 & 57 in workbook
Friday 9/27
C/W - 1. Reading check in quiz & journal # 17
2. Review chps 9 & 10
3. Update survival anchor chart
4. Work on graphic organizer on page 54
H/W - No h/w!
Thursday 9/26
C/W - 1. Journal # 16
2. Review chps 7 & 8 and vocab
3. Update survival anchor chart
4. Introduce essay prompt and practice quote graphic organizer
H/W - Read chps 9 & 10 and complete pages 51 & 52
Wednesday 9/25
C/W - 1. Journal # 15
2. Vocab entry task (p.45)
3. Complete vocabulary activity on page 44
4. Update survival anchor chart
5. Start reading chps 7 & 8
H/W - Read chps 7 & 8 and complete gist notes on page 47 and vocabulary on pages 48 & 49
Tuesday 9/24
C/W - 1. No journal (finish assessment / start reading chp.6)
2. Select partners for Unit 2
3. Introduction to theme
4. Identify themes in 'A Long Walk to Water'
5. Notes on challenge / survival factors for Salva & Nya
H/W - Read chp. 6 and complete Reader's Notes on page 43 (at least 4 bullet points for each character)
Monday 9/23
C/W - 1. Journal # 14
2. Review h/w
3. Finish End of Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - Complete theme assignment (details and links are under Module 1 tab)
Friday 9/20
C/W - 1. Journal # 13
2. Review article on p.32/33
3. Work on End of Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 9/19
C/W - 1. Journal # 12
2. Read article on pages 33/34 and complete gist notes
3. Share gist notes and discuss article
4. Set up constructed response paragraph on page 32
H/W - Write constructed response paragraph on page 32
Wednesday 9/18
C/W - 1. Journal # 11
2. Read excerpt 2 and complete gist summaries
3. Work on chart on p.30
H/W - Complete page 30 in your workbook
Tuesday 9/17
C/W - 1. Journal #10
2. Review excerpt 1 and create gist summaries
3. Complete chart on p. 27/28
H/W - Define words in bold in excerpt 2 (use context clues to define not a dictionary)
Monday 9/16
C/W - 1. No journal (finish assessment - additional question for 2nd and 5th only Write a paragraph for your chosen character summarizing how culture, time and place are influencing his/her identity in the novel so far. Give at least 2 specific examples. You can include quotes but do not have to)
2. Review h/w
3. Intro to Dinka/Nuer conflict
4. Read excerpt 1 of article (p.22-23) and annotate for gist & vocabulary
H/W - Complete symbol assignment
Friday 9/13
C/W - 1. Journal check # 1-9
2. Review notes on chp. 5
3. Mid Unit 1 Assessment
H/W - No h/w
Thursday 9/12
C/W - 1. Journal # 9
2. Preparation for Mid Unit 1 Assessment; complete pages 18 & 19
3. Discuss reading strategies used
4. Start reading chp. 5
H/W - Read chp 5 and finish ALL columns of notes
Wednesday 9/11
C/W - 1. Journal # 8
2. Read chp 4 and complete notes in chart
3. Media Center orientation and book check out
H/W - Finish ALL columns of notes on chp. 4
Tuesday 9/10
C/W - 1. Journal # 7
2. Intro video clip to Sudan's Civil War
3. Read and annotate 'Time Trip: Sudan's Civil War' (p.16)
4. Brainstorm connections between article and novel
H/W - Complete page 17 of workbook. Include at least 6 sentences and 2 quotes from the article
Monday 9/9
C/W - 1. Journal # 6
2. Review chp 3 and add to notes (close reading)
3. Review unit question and model examples
4. Complete chart on page 15 using quotes from chp. 3
H/W - Complete vocabulary activity on page 10 of workbook: Write down these five vocabulary words from chp 3 on page 10 of your workbook. Leave space between each one.Gourd, ritual, flinched, uncertainty, artillery
For each word: 1. Find and copy down the sentence and page number the word is being used in
2. Predict the meaning of the word based on how it’s used
Thurs / Fri - 9/5-9/6
No school
Wednesday 9/4
C/W - Journal # 5
2. Back to back/Face to face discussion
3. Introduce unit question
4. Start filling in chart on page 13
H/W - Read chp. 3 of ' A Long Walk to Water' and complete columns 2 & 4 of notes chart
Tuesday 9/3
C/W - 1. Journal # 4
2. Review first / close reading expectations
3. Finish chp. 1 notes
4. Read chp. 2 and complete first / close reading notes
5. Review h/w
H/W - Take notes on prompts on p.9, ready to share
Friday 8/30
C/W - 1. Journal # 3
2. Share and peer grade culture assignment
3. Read and complete main idea notes on chp 1 of 'A Long Walk to Water'
H/W - No homework!
Thursday 8/29
C/W - 1. Journal # 2
2. Review culture assignment
3. Assign novels
4. Complete page 1 of workbook (think/wonder chart)
5. Identify features of novel's layout and make predictions
H/W - Finish culture assignment. Details are listed under Wednesday and this is due TOMORROW!
Wednesday 8/28
C/W - 1. Set-up journal and journal # 1
2. Introduce culture assignment
3. Share details and examples from my culture
4. Brainstorm ideas for your culture assignment
H/W - Finish culture assignment. Details are listed below. Due Friday
Option 1: Letter
Write a letter to me that has at least FOUR paragraphs.
Each paragraph needs to begin:
‘I am from…’ and be at least FIVE sentences
Sign off your letter with your name
Option 2: Images/graffiti:
Create a poster that has at least FOUR images that represent different ideas about where you are from (these can be photos, printed or hand drawn)
Write TWO sentences explaining each image
Option 3: Poem
Use the poem template I gave you to write a poem that has FOUR stanzas and show different ideas about where you are from. Your poem can be hand written on printer paper or typed
Tuesday 8/27:
C/W- 1. Sticky note reflection
2. Collect paperwork
3. Complete station activities
4. Show skits
H/W - Finish stations handout
Monday 8/26:
C/W - 1. Introductions and paperwork
2. Review station activities
3. Complete 3 stations (sharing about yourself, getting to know your peers, classroom procedures)
4. Show classroom procedure skits
H/W - 1.Complete and return Lions Data Sheet.
2. Read and have your parent sign class procedures letter.