Today we made our own claims to our essential question and formed grouped based on similar opinions. In our groups, we collaborated on creating a C.E.R. paragraph poster that explains our opinions using evidence from our Article of the Week to support our opinions. We then presented our paragraphs to the class.

Have a great weekend!

Homework

• Moby Max Language Lessons (85% or higher for full points – may retake until you receive this score or higher!) – DUE JANUARY 9th
  • Interjections
  • Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronoun and Antecedents
  • Vague Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 26th

Students that want to retake the Vocabulary Test MUST:

• Not have missing MobyMax homework or Letters of Complaint (check Student connect, missing assignments are marked as “Missing”, blank scores ARE NOT missing)
• Attend next Wednesday’s (December 13th) NJHS tutoring session. It starts at 3:00pm in Mrs. Bailey’s room. There will be assignment they will work on with their tutor that they must bring with them to the retake session (This is non-negotiable! If you don’t attend this you cannot take the retake. Tutoring sessions help you STUDY and Ask Questions so  you can better understand!! Remember your retake score is your final score!)
• Get a parent signature on retake slip (will be given out tomorrow)

Unit Two Vocabulary Test retake date:   Thursday December 14th – 7:15 am (Mrs. Bailey’s room), 3:00 pm (Mrs. Dailing’s room)

Today we practiced identifying an author’s claim, evidence, and reasoning in a paragraph. We then read our Article of the Week with a partner and wrote down the Pros/Con reasons each author provides for their argument on a T-chart.  This was homework if not completed in class.

We reviewed yesterday’s test and went over the retake policy.

Students that want to retake the Vocabulary Test MUST:

• Not have missing MobyMax homework or Letters of Complaint (check Student connect, missing assignments are marked as “Missing”, blank scores ARE NOT missing)
• Attend next Wednesday’s (December 13th) NJHS tutoring session. It starts at 3:00pm in Mrs. Bailey’s room. There will be assignment they will work on with their tutor that they must bring with them to the retake session (This is non-negotiable! If you don’t attend this you cannot take the retake. Tutoring sessions help you STUDY and Ask Questions so  you can better understand!! Remember your retake score is your final score!)
• Get a parent signature on retake slip (will be given out tomorrow)

Unit Two Vocabulary Test retake date:   Thursday December 14th – 7:15 am (Mrs. Bailey’s room), 3:00 pm (Mrs. Dailing’s room)

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Moby Max Language Lessons (85% or higher for full points – may retake until you receive this score) – DUE JANUARY 9th
  • Interjections
  • Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronoun and Antecedents
  • Vague Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 26th
• Article of the Week Pro/Con if not completed in class

Today we practiced identifying different typed of evidence using real writing examples. We also took our Unit 2 Vocabulary Test – retake to be determined at teacher’s discretion. Please do not contact me about a retake until the decision has been made.

Grades are updated with everything but your Letters of Complaint which will be added by Sunday evening.

Message about MobyMax Verb grades:

Students were given a month to complete these Verb lessons (in class time AND at home!) and ask for a retake on them. 85% or higher received full points. Anything marked as “Missing Assignment” with a “0” in the points earned is missing because the student did not complete yet.  These still are expected to be completed and are now subject to a point deduction of 10% for not completing on time.  If a student gets below 85% there will be no retake.

Anything with NO GRADE input is still being redone by the student (they are in the process of retaking because they asked me to reassign BEFORE the due date). These will be input as soon as the student completes it and lets me know they have done so. 

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Moby Max Language Lessons (85% or higher for full points – may retake until you receive this score) – DUE JANUARY 9th
  • Interjections
  • Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronoun and Antecedents
  • Vague Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 & #4 – Due no later than January 26th

Today we went to the library and checked out new books/printed our Letters of Complaint to go into our Portfolios after grading.  We practiced identifying Facts and Opinions in writing and began to touch on different types of evidence, which we will continue with tomorrow.

Students have a Vocabulary test tomorrow. They were told about this test last week and have been practicing on Google classroom with the Verbs during Daily 5 time.

Please study your ISN notes to review the following definitions:

There are verb practice links on our Google Classroom as well!

Homework

• Moby Max Language Lessons:
  • Interjections
  • Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronoun and Antecedents
  • Vague Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3

We are beginning our unit on Argumentative writing. Today we began by practicing with fact vs. opinion. We also previewed & predicted with our Article of the Week.

LIBRARY TOMORROW! Bring back all your books to return or renew!!

Homework

• Moby Max Language Lessons:
  • Interjections
  • Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronoun and Antecedents
  • Vague Pronoun
  • Adjectives
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
  • Sequencing Adjectives
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3

Today we edited/revised our Letters of Complaint with our Peer Feedback. We then typed up our final copies on Google Classroom. Anyone not finished with their final copies must complete it over the weekend for homework! DUE MONDAY!!

Message about MobyMax – Students were given several weeks to complete these lessons. Any lessons completed after today are subject to a 10% deduction of points and will not be reassigned to improve score.  New lessons will be assigned on Monday!

Homework

• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we Peer Edited our Letters of Complaint to better understand the rubric being used for grading. We will continue editing/revising tomorrow and students will have all class to complete this assignment. Anyone not finished with their final copies tomorrow will complete it over the weekend for homework!

Message about MobyMax – THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!!  These were assigned a month ago!! Click on “Language” and get started! Once you are done with all of them a message will pop up that you need to contact your teacher about assigning you lessons. You do not have to contact me, this is to let you know you are done! Lessons not passed with an 85% or higher have been reassigned – these will not be reassigned past today. I will look them over once more before leaving for the day. Lessons are subject to a point deduction of 10% if finished after Friday (zero if not completed at all).

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Lessons due TOMORROW:  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we began writing our Letter of Complaint after discussing our complaints and narrowing our ideas down to one. I modeled how to begin this letter in class. Rough drafts should be completed by the end of class tomorrow.  Types of verb practice is up on Google Classroom. This will help you study for your next Vocabulary Test (mid to late next week).

Message about MobyMax – THIS IS DUE FRIDAY!!  These were assigned a month ago!! Click on “Language” and get started! Once you are done with all of them a message will pop up that you need to contact your teacher about assigning you lessons. You do not have to contact me, this is to let you know you are done! Lessons not passed with an 85% or higher have been reassigned. Lessons are subject to a point deduction of 10% if finished after Friday (zero if not completed at all).

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

We started off the day with an Anti-Bullying assembly with the Detroit Pistons!   In class we reviewed “All Summer in a Day” and learned the basics of formal letter writing. We also learned about the Principal Parts of a Verb (Block 2 & 3).

Message about MobyMax – Many students haven’t even started their MobyMax homework! THIS IS DUE FRIDAY!!  These were assigned a month ago!! Click on “Language” and get started! Once you are done with all of them a message will pop up that you need to contact your teacher about assigning you lessons. You do not have to contact me, just know you are done. Lessons not passed with an 85% or higher have been reassigned. Any lessons not finished by Friday are subject to a 10% deduction of points.

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we went to the library. We then finished reading and discussing “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury. We compared and contrasted it to the movie version once done. During Daily 5 time we finished our Article of the Week quiz and CER writing response.

If you missed reading “All Summer in a Day”, please read the story here: https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/6_All%20Summer%20in%20a%20Day%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf    We are working on a writing project on this story once we return from break so make sure you read it!!

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

Message about MobyMax – Many students haven’t even started their MobyMax homework! It’s going to take you awhile to get through so make sure you do some over break. Click on “Language” and get started! Once you are done with all of them a message will pop up that you need to contact your teacher about assigning you lessons. You do not have to contact me, just know you are done. I will be reassigning lessons not passed (lower than 85%) over break.

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) 
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

We learned about Story Devices today and created words to go up on our Word Wall with a partner/small group.  Verb Practice is up on our Google Classroom! Take some time to practice this weekend!

Have a great weekend!

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – be prepared for a written response TOMORROW about your book!
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we practiced with identifying Mood and Tone with a partner. We then read and annotated on our article of the week for author’s claim and evidence.  We also learned about Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs.

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – be prepared for a written response TOMORROW about your book!
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we took genre notes on the genres of fiction and reviewed non-fiction genres.  We also previewed our Article of the Week  by annotating text features and making a prediction at the bottom of the article.  We were also given One-Pager #3 directions so students can get a head start on these. All students are expected to read at least two chapter books per marking period (if not more!) and complete their assigned One-Pagers once finished.  These are due no later than January 26th, the sooner they turn it in the better!

Last day of conferences are Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Conferences are student-led so please bring your student with you so they can show off their hard work!

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!) – be prepared for a written response on Friday about your book!
• One-Pager #3 (once you finish your novel!)

Today we took genre notes on non-fiction subgenres.  We also reflected on our Marking Period 1 grades and completed a reflection sheet to share with our families at conferences.   Conferences are student-led so please bring your student with you so they can show off their hard work!

Conferences are Monday, November 13th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Hope to see  you all there!

Have a great evening!

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!)

Today we took the Unit 1 Comprehension test. iLearn scores are uploaded to Student Connect already, but it will take me a bit to grade the written responses. I will upload those as soon as I am done.   Retake dates will be after conferences.

Conferences are Monday, November 13th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Hope to see  you all there!

Have a great weekend!

Homework

• Moby Max Language – Verb Lessons due December 1st (these are already assigned to you!):  
  1. Progressive Verbs
  2. Modal Helping Verbs
  3. Perfect Tenses
  4. Verb Tenses To Convey Sequence
  5. The Verb To Be To Convey States
  6. Irregular Verbs
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!)