PERSONAL NARRATIVE FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!! Don’t forget!!

Today we went to the library and then did an character traits inferencing activity with Mrs. Bailey’s class. We will continue with inferencing character traits tomorrow.

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Personal Narrative Final Copies – due WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
  • Resources below
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – One-Pager #5 coming soon
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Here are some helpful Personal Narrative resources:

Source: https://www.tinareber.com/adjectives-positive-negative-to-describe-mood-moment-character-emotions-feelings-behavior/

Source: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/List-of-Adjectives-FREEBIE-388519

 Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Sheet

Check out this website for Personal Narrative ideas and resources! There are many helpful ideas there!  https://hamilton4th.weebly.com/unit-3-personal-narrative.html

Today we began our writing portfolio reflection sheets. This is something we will be continually updating until the end of the school year as a reflection on our progress in class. I will be meeting individually with each student to discuss their current NWEA and writing assessments beginning this week. We also peer edited our personal narrative rough drafts and began our final copies with our partner’s input. Final copies are due no later than Wednesday!

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Personal Narrative Final Copies – due WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
  • Resources below
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – One-Pager #5 coming soon
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Here are some helpful Personal Narrative resources:

Source: https://www.tinareber.com/adjectives-positive-negative-to-describe-mood-moment-character-emotions-feelings-behavior/

Source: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/List-of-Adjectives-FREEBIE-388519

 Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Sheet

Check out this website for Personal Narrative ideas and resources! There are many helpful ideas there!  https://hamilton4th.weebly.com/unit-3-personal-narrative.html

Today we updated our ePortfolios (My Learning Plan) with our winter NWEA scores. If we met our goals, we made new ones!  We then worked on our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts – THIS IS DUE MONDAY!!!

Have a great weekend!

Homework

• Personal Narrative Rough Draft – due MONDAY
  • Resources below
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – One-Pager #5 coming soon
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Here are some helpful Personal Narrative resources:

Source: https://www.tinareber.com/adjectives-positive-negative-to-describe-mood-moment-character-emotions-feelings-behavior/

Source: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/List-of-Adjectives-FREEBIE-388519

 Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Sheet

Check out this website for Personal Narrative ideas and resources! There are many helpful ideas there!  https://hamilton4th.weebly.com/unit-3-personal-narrative.html

We finished NWEA testing today! Tomorrow we will take a closer look at our scores and update our ePortfolios. We will then begin our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts.

Pyramid of Action for your Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning page is due TOMORROW!  Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Sheet

Check out this website for Personal Narrative ideas and resources! There are many helpful ideas there!  https://hamilton4th.weebly.com/unit-3-personal-narrative.html

Homework

• Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Page – due TOMORROW
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – One-Pager #5 coming soon
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

We continued with NWEA testing today.  Anyone not finished will complete in class tomorrow.  We are also working on our plan for a Personal Narrative. Here are a few ideas and resources for your topic:

Pyramid of Action for your Personal Narrative is due TOMORROW!  When completed, elaborate on your basic ideas on the Personal Narrative Paragraph Planning Sheet

Check out this website for Personal Narrative ideas and resources! There are many helpful ideas there!  https://hamilton4th.weebly.com/unit-3-personal-narrative.html

Homework

• Personal Narrative Pyramid of Action – due TOMORROW
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – One-Pager #5 coming soon
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we began taking NWEA Reading. We are continuing with NWEA testing through tomorrow. Makeups will be Thursday in class.  We are also working on a plan for a Personal Narrative. Here are a few ideas for your topic:

Pyramid of Action for your Personal Narrative is due on Thursday!

Homework

• Personal Narrative Pyramid of Action
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!)
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we continued taking NWEA Language. We are beginning the NWEA Reading tomorrow so get a good night’s rest! NWEA will finish up on Wednesday and we will resume with learning on Thursday.

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we presented our Figurative Language Projects. Any time left over was used as Daily 5 time to work on finishing One-Pagers and MobyMax.

NWEA testing will begin TOMORROW and continue through next week. Please ensure you get enough rest and eat breakfast so you can work at your fullest potential!

Tomorrow and Monday are Half Days – the day ends at 11:05am.

Have a wonderful evening!

Homework

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due TOMORROW

  • One-Pagers are 20 points each – Summative! (Summative = 80% of grade)
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we took the Unit 3 Vocabulary and Grammar test. When finished, students had the remainder of class to finish their projects, One-Pagers, or any missing assignments they needed to turn in. The end of the card marking is Friday, no assignments will be accepted past this date!

Figurative language projects are due at the BEGINNING of class tomorrow so we can present them to the class!

NWEA testing will begin Friday and continue through next week. Please ensure you get enough rest and eat breakfast/lunch so you can work at your fullest potential!

Friday and Monday are Half Days – the day ends at 11:05am.

Have a wonderful evening!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (2 days)

• Figurative Language Project due TOMORROW – be prepared to present!

• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we went to the library and practiced creating prepositional phrases. We spent the remaining time working on our Figurative Language Projects or studying for tomorrow’s test.

We also went through our ISN’s to make sure we were prepared for tomorrow’s ISN collection.

ISN’s will be collected for grading on Wednesday January 24th. Make sure your table of contents is up to date and you don’t have missing notes!

Unit 3 Vocabulary/Grammar test is also Wednesday. Practice is on Google Classroom and Quizlet. Study figurative language definitions and application, interjections, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, pronouns, and preposition application. Know the different types from your notes!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (5 days)

• Figurative Language Project due Thursday January 25th – be prepared to present!
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we were introduced to our Figurative Language Projects. Students will have class time to work on these tomorrow.   We also took our Unit 2 Comprehension Test.

LIBRARY TOMORROW!

ISN’s will be collected for grading on Wednesday January 24th. Make sure your table of contents is up to date and you don’t have missing notes!

Unit 3 Vocabulary/Grammar test is also Wednesday. Practice is on Google Classroom and Quizlet. Study figurative language definitions and application, interjections, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, pronouns, and preposition application. Know the different types from your notes!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (5 days)

• Figurative Language Project due Thursday January 25th – be prepared to present!
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we took notes on our final part of speech: prepositions. We also discussed “The Jacket” and the figurative language found within the story. We ended class with a review game to help study for Monday’s test!   Feel free to use the review game on Google Classroom to help you study this weekend!

Enjoy your weekend!

Unit 2 Comprehension Test is on Monday, January 22nd! This will be open book (NOT open note!) about the stories “All Summer in a Day” and “The Jacket”. It will also contain application of identifying and labeling figurative language in a story.  Review prior concepts learned in class as well (point of view, pyramid of action, types of conflict, genre, mood/tone, story devices, story vocabulary).

ISN’s will be collected for grading on Wednesday January 24th. Make sure your table of contents is up to date and you don’t have missing notes!

Unit 3 Vocabulary/Grammar test is also Wednesday. Practice on on Google Classroom and Quizlet. Study figurative language definitions and application, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, pronouns, and preposition application. Know the different types from your notes!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!

• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (7 days)

• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we read “The Jacket” and analyzed it for figurative language. We also did some word work with new vocabulary words from the story. Tomorrow we will discuss “The Jacket” and review for Monday’s test.

Enjoy your evening!

Unit 2 Comprehension Test is on Monday, January 22nd! This will be open book (NOT open note!) about the stories “All Summer in a Day” and “The Jacket”. It will also contain application of identifying and labeling figurative language in a story.  Review prior concepts learned in class as well (point of view, types of conflict, genre, mood/tone, story devices, story vocabulary).

ISN’s will be collected for grading on Wednesday January 24th. Make sure your table of contents is up to date and you don’t have missing notes!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (9 days)
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we reviewed what we have learned about the types of figurative language and practiced identifying figurative language in stories. We also practiced with identifying conjunctions within a sentence.

Enjoy your evening!

Unit 2 Comprehension Test is on Monday, January 22nd! This will be open book (NOT open note!) about the stories “All Summer in a Day” and “The Jacket” (we are reading and discussing on Thursday). It will also contain application of identifying and labeling figurative language in a story.  Review prior concepts learned in class as well (point of view, types of conflict, genre, mood/tone, story devices, story vocabulary).

ISN’s will be collected for grading on Wednesday January 24th. Make sure your table of contents is up to date and you don’t have missing notes!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (9 days)
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms

Today we reviewed what we have learned about the types of figurative language and practiced identifying figurative language in various examples with a partner trading game. Round 3 of MobyMax started today and will be due February 9th!

Enjoy your evening!

Unit 2 Comprehension Test is on Monday, January 22nd! This will be open book (NOT open note!) about the stories “All Summer in a Day” and “The Jacket” (we are reading and discussing on Thursday). It will also contain application of identifying and labeling figurative language in a story.

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – I am meeting with ALL groups to discuss what book  you are reading at home this week and next week!
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due January 26th (10 days)
• MobyMax Language Lessons – Due Friday, February 9th
  • Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
  • Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
  • Figurative Language
  • Idioms