Assembly permission slips are due tomorrow! Please see Mr. Peterson’s blog for more information!

Reading: We had a small group and whole class discussion about “The Jacket” by Gary Soto.  We also practiced identifying figurative language in a short story to review for tomorrow’s quiz.

Writing:  We practiced with Adverbs. We also continued the Peer Editing process. We will finish Peer Editing tomorrow and provide our partners with our feedback.

FYI: 

Figurative Language Quiz TOMORROW – study ISN pgs 49-51, there’s some practice on Quizlet but your notes and the practice we did in class today will help you the most!

Homework:

• 5 ReadTheory passed by Sunday! (every week) 
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking
• One-Pager #5  –  due March 22nd! Don’t wait until the last minute to begin these!

Today we reread “The Jacket” by Gary Soto with the purpose of analyzing the figurative language used. We focused mainly on similes, metaphors, and personification. 

We also began taking notes on Adverbs and did some practice with them. 

Personal Narrative Rough Drafts were due today. We began the Peer Editing process at the end of class, which will continue through Thursday. 

FYI: 

Figurative Language Quiz on Friday – study ISN pgs 49-51, there’s some practice on Quizlet but your notes will help you the most!

Homework:

• 5 ReadTheory passed by Sunday! (every week) 
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking
• One-Pager #5 was passed out on Friday – this is due March 22nd! Don’t wait until the last minute to begin these!

Today we took a Mid-Year CER writing prompt assessment. This is used to assess where students are in terms of the writing process and skills.  Students that have been absent and needed to finish the NWEA did so in class during this time and will complete the writing prompt when they are finished. 

When students finished, they were asked to read “The Jacket” by Gary Soto so we can begin an activity with it tomorrow. If you didn’t read it, it is to be read at home. You can read the story HERE.

Personal Narrative Rough Drafts are due TOMORROW! 

FYI: 

All late work is subject to a 10% loss of points in cardmarking 3.

Figurative Language Quiz on Friday – study ISN pgs 49-51

Homework:

• Read “The Jacket” (posted above)
• Personal Narrative rough draft due tomorrow
• 5 ReadTheory passed by Sunday! (every week) 
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking

NWEA Testing (Reading and Language) continued today. Most students are finished now and we will be moving on on Monday. Those that are not finished will continue in the library and are expected to make up what they missed on their own time.

FYI: 

All late work is subject to a 10% loss of points in cardmarking 3.

Homework:

• 5 ReadTheory passed by Sunday! (every week) 

• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking

• MobyMax Language Assignments was due today! You must be finished by 11:59 pm or I will mark it late. All late work is subject to 10% loss of points in cardmarking 3.

  • Adjectives

  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

  • Sequencing Adjectives

  • Figures of Speech

  • Figurative Language

  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

NWEA Testing (Reading and Language) continued today. We should finish by Monday or Tuesday! 

Homework:

• 5 ReadTheory passed by Sunday! (every week) 

• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking

• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st

  • Adjectives

  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

  • Sequencing Adjectives

  • Figures of Speech

  • Figurative Language

  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

NWEA Testing (Reading and Language) continued today. We should finish by Monday or Tuesday! 

Homework:

• No ReadTheory this week due to short week and we’ve been testing 🙂 
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

We are NWEA Testing (Reading and Language) for the next few classes.   

Homework:

• No ReadTheory this week due to short week and we’ve been testing
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day) – Read 2 full novels EVERY card marking
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

Reading:  We were given a lot of time to work on our Figurative Language Projects in class today. DO NOT FORGET TO SHARE YOUR GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION WITH ME!!

Writing:  We worked on brainstorming obstacles we’ve had to overcome or life’s challenges for a possible personal narrative story idea.  Your storyboards for “Overcoming Obstacles” and “My Greatest Memory” are due on Tuesday! (January 22nd)

Last opportunity for the Unit 2 Test Retake is on Tuesday January 22nd @7:15am (in Mrs. Bailey’s room) – you MUST sign up and bring retake entrance slip (with parent signature) or you will be asked to leave.

Please be aware of the following:

Starting on Monday, January 28, text notifications will be ending for Verizon Wireless customers who use the free Remind service.  People who normally get my Remind messages as TEXTS (only text messages, not those that use the app!) will no longer receive them.  If you want to continue receiving Remind notifications, you will need to download the app instead. Please click on the link FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE and follow the instructions for the app if you would like to continue receiving those messages: https://rmd.at/dailing18

Homework:

• “My Greatest Memory” & “Overcoming Obstacles” Storyboard due TUESDAY (1/22)
• Figurative Language Project due TOMORROW(January 18th)
• Figurative Language Extra Credit stories (“Grace’s Canoe”, “The Airport”) due Wednesday, January 23rd
• Read Theory –  11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

We practiced identifying figurative language in context using a short story today. They were given up to 2 more stories to complete for extra credit (due Wednesday, January 23rd).

We then were given time to work on our Figurative Language Projects. These are due on Friday. Remember – pick ONE type of figurative language from the list and ONE box to complete on the directions page.   There are 7 points extra credit on this if you choose TWO boxes and present to the class on Friday!

During Writer’s Workshop we began to plan our personal narratives on a storyboard. We will continue this tomorrow.

Unit 2 Test Retake is on Thursday @ 3:00pm (my room) or Tuesday January 22nd @7:15am (Mrs. Bailey’s room) – you MUST sign up and bring retake entrance slip (with parent signature) or you will be asked to leave.

Please be aware of the following:

Starting on Monday, January 28, text notifications will be ending for Verizon Wireless customers who use the free Remind service.  People who normally get my Remind messages as TEXTS (only text messages, not those that use the app!) will no longer receive them.  If you want to continue receiving Remind notifications, you will need to download the app instead. Please click on the link FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE and follow the instructions for the app if you would like to continue receiving those messages: https://rmd.at/dailing18

Homework:

• Figurative Language Project due FRIDAY (January 18th)
• Figurative Language Extra Credit stories (“Grace’s Canoe”, “The Airport”) due Wednesday, January 23rd
• Read Theory –  11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

Today was library day. After going to the library we reviewed figurative language and did a small group Gallery Walk with identifying examples in context and explaining what the author is trying to say literally.  We practiced with comparative and superlative adjectives as well.

“My Greatest Memory” Brainstorming page is homework if you did not finish this yesterday or today. Please bring it completed with you to class tomorrow so we can plan our personal narratives.

Unit 2 Test Retake is available on Thursday @ 3:00pm (my room) or Tuesday January 22nd @7:15am (Mrs. Bailey’s room)

Please be aware of the following:

Starting on Monday, January 28, text notifications will be ending for Verizon Wireless customers who use the free Remind service.  People who normally get my Remind messages as TEXTS (only text messages, not those that use the app!) will no longer receive them.  If you want to continue receiving Remind notifications, you will need to download the app instead. Please click on the link FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE and follow the instructions for the app if you would like to continue receiving those messages: https://rmd.at/dailing18

Homework:

• “My Greatest Memory” Brainstorm page due tomorrow
• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week   (11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book)
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

Today we took the Unit 2 Comprehension Test. This was open book. Retake dates are still being determined.

ISN’s were collected for grading.

Homework:

• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week   (11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book)
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

We finished our figurative language notes today by discussing and practicing with allusions and idioms. Students have practice on MobyMax that is due by February 1st. The remaining time in class was writer’s workshop time. Students were given choices for what they wanted to work on during this time.

-All One-Pagers and late work were due today. I will not accept work on Monday.

– Your ISN will be collected for grading on Monday, don’t forget! 

– Unit 2 Comprehension Test (Monday, January 14th – open book)

• “Tuesday of the Other June”story – open book
• “All Summer in a Day” story – open book
• Types of conflict
• Story devices
• Genres
• Mood/Tone
• Anything story related we have learned & been tested are subject to show up on every test! (not grammar though)

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

• Study for Unit 2 Comprehension Test
• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week   (11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book)
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• MobyMax Language Assignments due February 1st
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
  • Figures of Speech
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms (The label says “Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” but you only were assigned idioms!)

We continued reviewing figurative language with alliterations and symbolism. We also did adjective practice in our ISN. Writer’s workshop time was used to brainstorm things about ourselves we could incorporate in an “I Am” poem.

All One-Pagers are due TOMORROW – I will NOT accept these late. Students were given these MONTHS in advance to be prepared for their due date!

In addition, no late work will be accepted past TOMORROW to allow me time to grade before the end of the card marking to make sure grades are as accurate as possible.

• Unit 2 Comprehension Test (Monday, January 14th – open book)
  • “Tuesday of the Other June”story – open book
  • “All Summer in a Day” story – open book
  • Types of conflict
  • Story devices
  • Genres
  • Mood/Tone
  • Anything story related we have learned & been tested are subject to show up on every test! (not grammar though)

Homework:

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 11th, that’s TOMORROW!!
• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week   (11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book)
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)
• Study for Unit 2 Comprehension Test

Today we reviewed figurative language and took notes on onomatopoeia and personification. During Writer’s workshop we developed our story plans into a rough draft. This is homework if it wasn’t finished during this time. Please bring tomorrow to put in your working folders for credit.

All One-Pagers are due on Friday of this week (January 11th – 2 days from now!!).

In addition, no late work will be accepted past this Friday to allow me time to grade before the end of the card marking to make sure grades are as accurate as possible.

• Comprehension Test (Monday, January 14th – open book)
  • “Tuesday of the Other June”story – open book
  • “All Summer in a Day” story – open book
  • Types of conflict
  • Story devices
  • Genres
  • Mood/Tone
  • Anything story related we have learned & been tested are subject to show up on every test! (not grammar though)

Homework:

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 11th, that’s in 2 DAYS!!
• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week   (11/5-1/18 you will need to have 50 quizzes passed during this date range for full credit in the grade book)
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)

Today we reviewed classroom expectations and reflected on our own behavior moving into the 2nd half of the year. We began our figurative language unit with reviewing what we remembered and taking notes on examples and definitions of similes and metaphors. During writer’s workshop we reviewed the writing process and began brainstorming ideas for an upcoming narrative.

All One-Pagers are due on Friday of this week (January 11th). In addition, no late work will be accepted past this Friday to allow me time to grade before the end of the card marking.

• Comprehension Test (Monday, January 14th – open book)
  • “Tuesday of the Other June”story – open book
  • “All Summer in a Day” story – open book
  • Types of conflict
  • Story devices
  • Genres
  • Mood/Tone
  • Anything story related we have learned & been tested are subject to show up on every test! (not grammar though)

Homework:

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 11th, that’s THIS Friday!!
• Read Theory –  5 passed by the end of the week, EVERY week
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book every week!! (about 20 minutes per day)