Today I collected …
- HW from yesterday’s blog
- BW and CW from page 958
- QAR – “Grandpa’s Footsteps”
- portfolios
HW
“Stray” by Cynthia Rylant
Check Your Comprehension #1, #3, #5
Critical Thinking #2, #3
Answer the questions on loose leaf.
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HW:
[loose leaf]
Neatly copy the three vocabulary words and definitions from the bottom of page 17 of “Stray” by Cynthia Rylant.
HINT: Look for the black diamond shape to find the words.
Please skip lines.
For extra creedit, you may also copy the three sentences from the story that contain the vocabulary words.
I misspelled a word in today’s blog post. 😀
HW:
- I collected signed portfolios today. Sixth hour portfolios are due tomorrow.
- MOST students should redo the reading and QAR questions from Tuesday (the day you had a substitute). The QAR questions are worth 30 points!
- Finish today’s BW. (plus/minus T-chart about parents searching their kids’ bedrooms and phones)
HW:
I will be checking your supplies on Monday. Every student should have …
- a language arts folder or binder
- loose leaf paper
- pencils
- colored pencils
- a planner
- a composition book
- AND a library book
A few students asked me to list today’s eleven Super Bowl vocab words so here they are:
dominance
smothering
sustain
significant
generate
theoretically
opponent
neutral
foe
unwittingly
debate
FINALLY!!! Back to school.
HW:
Carefully read the “Super Bowl Prediction” article from the New York Times.
You might want to take notes or create a T-chart on loose leaf to help you understand the article. You should also highlight words that you don’t know.
composition book page #1 – “WHO WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL?”
Please use information from the article in your answer.
REMINDER: You CANNOT win any tickets if this homework is not done by Friday.
HW:
Carefully read page 282 of “DIRK THE PROTECTOR” by Gary Paulsen.
As you read, write BRIEF notes about Dirk’s appearance (details about how the dog looks). The best way to do this is a bullet list.
Your notes should be on the piece of white computer paper that I gave you in class two days ago.
HINT: The reading and the notes should have already been done in class (CW).
On the other side of the white computer paper, draw what you think Dirk looks like. Your drawing should match the details that are on page 282.
Click below to view and/or print the “Dirk” packet:
HOMEWORK
[loose leaf]
PROMPT: Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school?
Do NOT write a full essay. Just write one good paragraph.
Restate the prompt.
Give one example or reason and explain.
Give another example or reason and explain.
Give a third example or reason and explain.
Restate the prompt.
Please be neat.
Please take your time.
Please read it over and fix any little mistakes.
Please make your paragraph at least slightly interesting.
Do NOT draw your favorite elementary teacher for extra credit.
I decided not to post today’s HW on the blog.
The HW was clearly written on the chalkboard in class today for all to see.
Also, did ANYONE in 3rd hour or 4th hour notice the message on the chalkboard about a quiz?
It was not a secret message.
Day 1 (Thursday)
CW: On loose leaf, answer the six bullets from the AUTOBIOGRAPHY prompt page. This is not your rough draft, this is just prewriting.
Day 2 (Friday)
BW: Copy the example paragraph 1 (introduction) on loose leaf.
CW: Create and fill out the ORGANIZER. Then start drafting your autobiography.
Use Thursday’s CW to help you fill out your organizer.
Here is the easiest order …
paragraph 1 – introduction
paragraph 2 – your birth and family
paragraph 3 – your hobbies
paragraph 4 – your future
paragraph 5 – conclusion
HW:
You will probably have to finish your rough draft at home. Use Friday’s BW to help you write your introduction. Then use the ORGANIZER to help you with the rest of the paragraphs. You should skip lines on your rough draft so you have room to add, delete, or change up your essay.
When you think your rough draft is finally good, write a final draft. This could be done on loose leaf or a computer. If you write the final draft on loose leaf, remember to use small, neat handwriting and DO NOT skip lines.