MONDAY:
All classes: In class- introduced Reading Journal assignment. HOMEWORK: Complete reading journal in "5 Lessons" article (question #4) in packet.
TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - begin reading "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan in literature book. Focus on noticing, annotating, connecting, and responding. HOMEWORK: Complete Comprehension Check questions #1-5 on pg. 25 if not finished in class. (Period 1 and 5: No homework!)
WEDNESDAY: Data delay!
All classes: In class - review Comprehension Check questions. Complete Reading Journal entry for "Two Kinds." HOMEWORK: Reading Journal entry for "Two Kinds" if not finished in class.
THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - close read of "Two Kinds."
FRIDAY:
Periods 1 and 5: In class - partner revision of "Two Kinds" reading journal. HOMEWORK: Finish reading journal revision if not finished in class.
Periods 4, 6, 7, 8: In class - partner revision of "Two Kinds" reading journal. HOMEWORK: Finish reading journal revision if not finished in class.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
September 5-9
MONDAY:
No school - Labor Day
TUESDAY:
All classes: Library orientation and scavenger hunt. Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6 completed library scavenger hunt. Periods 7 and 8 completed pre-tests. All classes received "Welcome!" assignment which is due on FRIDAY.
WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Begin discussion of reading strategies with "talking to the text" with nonfiction article. HOMEWORK: Finish "talking to the text" using 4 of the symbols listed under "Step 1" on the front page. Be sure to write a quick note to yourself to remember why you selected that symbol. (For example: ? - Why did they choose to study this?)
THURSDAY:
All classes: Continue work with nonfiction article.\
HOMEWORK: Finish sections 1, 2, and 3 in nonfiction article if not finished in class.
FRIDAY:
All classes: "Welcome!" assignment due. Group quiz activity.
No school - Labor Day
TUESDAY:
All classes: Library orientation and scavenger hunt. Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6 completed library scavenger hunt. Periods 7 and 8 completed pre-tests. All classes received "Welcome!" assignment which is due on FRIDAY.
WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Begin discussion of reading strategies with "talking to the text" with nonfiction article. HOMEWORK: Finish "talking to the text" using 4 of the symbols listed under "Step 1" on the front page. Be sure to write a quick note to yourself to remember why you selected that symbol. (For example: ? - Why did they choose to study this?)
THURSDAY:
All classes: Continue work with nonfiction article.\
HOMEWORK: Finish sections 1, 2, and 3 in nonfiction article if not finished in class.
FRIDAY:
All classes: "Welcome!" assignment due. Group quiz activity.
Friday, August 26, 2016
August 29-September 2
Welcome to a brand new school year, students and families! Each week, you will be able to find information about what has been completed in class and what is assigned or due each day. Class summaries will be written in italics and will simply explain what was done in class that day and what assignments were given. Entries written in bold and highlighted indicate due dates as well as dates of upcoming quizzes and tests.
MONDAY:
All classes: Syllabus and procedures reviewed in class. Syllabus should be signed and returned by Friday.
TUESDAY:
All classes: Review additional procedures. Begin "First Day Jitters" read aloud.
WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Continue "First Day Jitters" read aloud.
THURSDAY:
All classes: Pre-test and test taking strategies.
FRIDAY:
All classes: Signed syllabus and "Welcome" assignment due!
MONDAY:
All classes: Syllabus and procedures reviewed in class. Syllabus should be signed and returned by Friday.
TUESDAY:
All classes: Review additional procedures. Begin "First Day Jitters" read aloud.
WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Continue "First Day Jitters" read aloud.
THURSDAY:
All classes: Pre-test and test taking strategies.
FRIDAY:
All classes: Signed syllabus and "Welcome" assignment due!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
May 30-June 3
MONDAY:
No school - Memorial Day holiday.
TUESDAY:
PERIOD 4: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
PERIOD 5: Final exam; precept assignments due!
WEDNESDAY:
ALL CLASSES: In class - course evaluation.
THURSDAY:
Last day! Enjoy your summer break! You've certainly earned it. :)
FRIDAY:
Teacher in-service.
No school - Memorial Day holiday.
TUESDAY:
PERIOD 4: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
PERIOD 5: Final exam; precept assignments due!
WEDNESDAY:
ALL CLASSES: In class - course evaluation.
THURSDAY:
Last day! Enjoy your summer break! You've certainly earned it. :)
FRIDAY:
Teacher in-service.
Monday, May 23, 2016
May 23-27
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.
WEDNESDAY:
PERIOD 8: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
THURSDAY:
PERIOD 1: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 2 - PSSA 7: Post-test
FRIDAY:
PERIOD 3: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 6: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.
WEDNESDAY:
PERIOD 8: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
THURSDAY:
PERIOD 1: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 2 - PSSA 7: Post-test
FRIDAY:
PERIOD 3: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 6: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
Monday, May 16, 2016
May 16-May 20
This week has many strange schedules. PLEASE make sure you are staying on top of your work. Even if I don't see you, you may have reading homework.
MONDAY:
Reading: Read pg. 250-264; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class -- Student-led SCOPE article.
TUESDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 4th, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 265-274; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class -- post-test and work on lunch room food fight. Food fight analysis paragraphs are due on the 19th. They cannot be turned in late because our class will not meet again.
WEDNESDAY:
Extended 3rd and 4th; no 2nd, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 275-end; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: No class.
THURSDAY:
Extended 8th and 7th; no 1st, 3rd, or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Lunch room food fight analysis due! In class - food fight debrief.
FRIDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 3rd or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam. (1st, 2nd, 8th period reviewing in class.)
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE article.
MONDAY:
Reading: Read pg. 250-264; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class -- Student-led SCOPE article.
TUESDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 4th, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 265-274; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class -- post-test and work on lunch room food fight. Food fight analysis paragraphs are due on the 19th. They cannot be turned in late because our class will not meet again.
WEDNESDAY:
Extended 3rd and 4th; no 2nd, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 275-end; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: No class.
THURSDAY:
Extended 8th and 7th; no 1st, 3rd, or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Lunch room food fight analysis due! In class - food fight debrief.
FRIDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 3rd or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam. (1st, 2nd, 8th period reviewing in class.)
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE article.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
May 9-13
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 174-185; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 187-204; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 206-219; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 220-234; study guide - comprehension only. Prepare for tomorrow's quiz on pg. 155-234.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Reading quiz! Read Pg. 236-274; Miranda study guide - comprehension AND inferencing!
If you are planning on making test corrections, they are due MONDAY.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work. Final response due May 19!
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 174-185; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 187-204; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 206-219; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 220-234; study guide - comprehension only. Prepare for tomorrow's quiz on pg. 155-234.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Reading quiz! Read Pg. 236-274; Miranda study guide - comprehension AND inferencing!
If you are planning on making test corrections, they are due MONDAY.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work. Final response due May 19!
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
May 2-6
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 97-117; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Thank you letter; article questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 119-132; complete ONLY comprehension questions in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" partner work in class.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 134-143; complete questions #1-15 in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Stuttering SCOPE article in class.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 144-154. Questions #16-34 in study guide; comprehension only. Prepare for quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" written component due in class.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Pg. 82-154 Quiz; Read Pg. 155-173 for Monday.
Period 2 - PSSA 7:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 97-117; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Thank you letter; article questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 119-132; complete ONLY comprehension questions in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" partner work in class.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 134-143; complete questions #1-15 in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Stuttering SCOPE article in class.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 144-154. Questions #16-34 in study guide; comprehension only. Prepare for quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" written component due in class.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Pg. 82-154 Quiz; Read Pg. 155-173 for Monday.
Period 2 - PSSA 7:
Monday, April 25, 2016
April 25-29
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 3-23; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Work on "Slip or Trip."
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 24-44; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 45-65; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: No class - 8th grade Science PSSA.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 66-80; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Quiz on pg. 3-80; Read Wonder pg. 82-96 for Monday; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Lunchroom Murder.
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 3-23; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Work on "Slip or Trip."
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 24-44; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 45-65; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: No class - 8th grade Science PSSA.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 66-80; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Quiz on pg. 3-80; Read Wonder pg. 82-96 for Monday; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Lunchroom Murder.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April 18-22
MONDAY:
All classes - no homework.
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - The Lightning Thief/activity.
TUESDAY:
PSSA Math
WEDNESDAY:
PSSA Math
THURSDAY:
PSSA Math
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Finish "3-D Limbs" article questions if not finished in class.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In-class - "Lunchroom murder" argumentative writing activity.
All classes - no homework.
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - The Lightning Thief/activity.
TUESDAY:
PSSA Math
WEDNESDAY:
PSSA Math
THURSDAY:
PSSA Math
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Finish "3-D Limbs" article questions if not finished in class.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In-class - "Lunchroom murder" argumentative writing activity.
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