Apr 29

Week of April 29, 2019

This final week of Marking Period 5, we are finishing our Literature Circles, taking a Punctuation Power Assessment, and being introduced to a research project.

Monday 4/29/19

Tuesday 4/30/19

  • Punctuation Power Assessment
    • Addresses essential standard: L.9.1B: I can use various phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add interest to writing.
  • Continue to prepare for final Lit Circle (see Monday’s agenda)
  • All late work due today

Wednesday 5/1/19

  • Literature Circle #6 (final one)
    • Discussion
    • Reflection
    • Whole Class Debrief (circle up)

Thursday 5/2/19

Friday 5/3/19

**Important: Starting Monday, Ms. Dana Wahab will be taking over all classes. She will be the long term sub while I’m on maternity leave. **

I’m going to miss all of you  and hope everyone ends the year on a strong, positive note!!! – Mrs. McGladdery

Upcoming Dates: 

Apr 22

Week of April 22, 2019

Continuing our Literature Circles, we are also preparing for our Mentor Sentence Assessment (Tues 4/30) and taking the PSAT9 on Tues 4/23. 

Literature Circle Unit Calendar

Mon 4/22/19

  • Mentor Sentences (Punctuation Power – Commas with Introductory Words – 3 examples)
  • Read and annotate in preparation for Lit Circle #5 (Thursday) by completing the Metacognitive Log we began last Thursday with Ms. Kukeski
  • Share out

Tues 4/23/19

  • PSAT9 from 10:15-2:15

Wed 4/24/19 (Late Start)

Thurs 4/25/19

  • Mentor Sentences (Punctuation Power) – find 2 print examples of Commas with Introductory Words
  • Lit Circle #5
    • Turn in:
      • Individual Role + Reflection (Stapled together)
      • Metacognitive Log

Fri 4/26/19

  • Mentor Sentences (Punctuation Power) – write your own 3 examples of Commas with Introductory Words
  • Practice and Preparation for Tuesday’s Punctuation Power Assessment:

Important Dates:

  • All late/missing work must be turned in by Tues 4/30
  • Punctuation Power Assessment – Tues 4/30
  • Literature Circle #6 – Wed 5/1
  • End of Marking Period 5 – Fri 5/3
Apr 15

Week of April 15, 2019

This week we are continuing our Literature Circle Schedule (see calendar below): 

Literature Circle Unit Calendar

Mon 4/15/19

  • Read and annotate assigned chunk for Lit Circle #4
  • Why Annotate?
    • Helps you expand on ideas and find evidence during your discussion
    • Will help you with the project we will begin after Literature Circles
    • Is proven to help readers understand on a deeper level and remember more of what they’ve read
      • “notetaking facilitates both recall of factual
        material and the synthesis and application of new
        knowledge, particularly when notes are reviewed prior to
        exams.” (Dezure 2) 

Tues 4/16/19

Wed 4/17/19

  • Literature Circle #4
    • Focus on:
      • SL9.1C (I can relate and expand connections to larger ideas)
      • SL9.1D (I can persuasively qualify and justify my own views and understanding)

Thurs 4/18/19 (w/ Ms. Kukeski)

  • Mentor Sentences (begin Commas with Introductory Words – notes + one example)
  • Metacognition Review
  • Begin reading for Literature Circle #5 (discussion is Wed 4/24) and complete…
    • Metacognitive Log using Metacognitive Bookmark
  • Exit Ticket:
    • Rank your understanding of the metacognitive reading strategies on the slip of paper. Use the following numbers:
      1:  I don’t understand. I still need help.
      2: I think I’ve got it but I need more practice.
      3: I get it and can do it by myself.
      4: I’ve got it and can teach someone else
      Then, write a brief explanation (2-3 sentences), explaining your rating and what support you still need, if any.

No School Friday – Enjoy your 3 day weekend!!

Apr 08

Week of April 8, 2019

This week we are continuing our Literature Circle Schedule (see calendar below): 

Literature Circle Unit Calendar

Mon 4/8/19

Tues 4/9/19

  • No school for freshmen (SAT Testing)

Wed 4/10/19

  • No school for freshmen (Work Keys and PSAT10)

Thurs 4/11/19

  • Mentor Sentences (Commas with Sentence Interrupters)
  • Inference Practice w/ Ms. Kukeski (get assignment from “what did I miss” in class)
  • LITERATURE CIRCLE #3 moved to FRIDAY

Fri 4/12/19

  • Literature Circle #3
    • Focus on:
      • SL9.1C (I can relate and expand connections to larger ideas)
      • SL9.1D (I can persuasively qualify and justify my own views and understanding)