Today in Language Arts the students went to the library to pick out new good fit books.

The students also spent time peer editing their personal narratives for word choice and fluency.

Lastly, the students were assigned a project on the setting of Tuck Everlasting.  Throughout the remainder of the week, the students will be creating a map of the village of Treegap. They must use six piece of textual evidence to support their thinking.  This will be due at the beginning of class on Friday. Today they began gathering textual evidence for their map.

Have a great evening and a happy Valentine’s Day!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

In Language Arts today the students spent time in their literature circles reviewing the questions for chapters three through five.

The students also spent time peer editing for the ideas and organization of their personal narratives.

Since we are digging deeper into Tuck Everlasting and wrapping up our personal narrative this week, I am excusing the class from an article of the week.

All grades for all students will be completely updated by 9 pm this evening.  Thank you for your patience as I took a minute to catch up on all of the assignments the students were given!

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Library Day tomorrow!

Today in Language Arts the students read chapters four and five of Tuck Everlasting.

They also spent time working on the rough draft of their personal narrative.

Lastly, the students practiced answering comprehension questions for an informational text using their article of the week.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Finish Personal Narrative Rough Draft
3. Finish reading chapters four and five of Tuck Everlasting

In Language Arts today the students continued to focus on Tuck Everlasting.  They created a CER response on the setting of the story and discussed the first couple of chapters of the novel.

The students also spent time working on the rough draft for their personal narrative.  The rough draft need to be completed and ready to edit on Monday. I have attached the requirements for the narrative to this blog post.  The students were also given a hard copy in class today.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow
2. MobyMax-Language: Adjectives Due Tomorrow
3. Personal Narrative Rough Draft Due Monday

Figurative Language Test Retakes-Today after school at 3:00 pm or tomorrow before school at 7:15 am.

Personal Narrative Requirements

In Language Arts today the students spent time selecting a topic for their personal narrative and writing all of the events in that took place on a pyramid of action.

The students also spent time reading the prefix and first two chapters of Tuck Everlasting.  The students who did not finish reading in class were given a book to check out and take home to finish reading for homework.

Lastly, the students spent time reflecting on how they have grown as readers and writers using their portfolio.

The figurative language test was given back to students today and we went over it in class. Any student who is interested in retaking the test must have no missing assignments and they must write a reflection as to why they did not do well on the test.  They must bring this reflection stapled to their original test.  Additionally, the original test must be signed by a parent or guardian. Retakes will be taking place tomorrow after school at 3:00 pm and Friday before school at 7:15 am.  Students must have the required materials and signed up in class to retake the test or they will not be allowed to retake the test.

Reflection:

Why do you feel that you did not do well on this test? Why do you deserve to retake the test?  What can you do in the future to make sure you are prepared for tests?

At this point, 2nd and 3rd hours’ grades are not accurate on parent/student connect.  I am working as quickly as possible to finish grading and updating.  For my 4th hour students, grades are done and accurate.

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Finsih your Personal Narrative POA
3. MobyMax-Language: Adjectives Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students began generating ideas for a personal narrative topic they would be interested in writing about.

They also spent time looking at the cover and reading the back of Tuck Everlasting.  The students then made predictions about what they think the novel might be about.

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In Language Arts today the students spent time practicing using the five senses to enhance their knowledge of adjectives.

The students were also introduced to narrative writing.  Over the next two weeks, the students will be using their Daily 5 time to write and revise a personal narrative.

Lastly, the students participated in an activity to introduce them to Tuck Everlasting.  We will begin reading the novel either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.  Students who purchased or already own their own copy of the book are encouraged to start bringing it to class tomorrow. For students who do not own their own copy, a school copy will be provided.

I am still in the process of updating grades.  The tests are graded but cannot be returned since there are still two students who need to take it today.  My goal is to have grades completely updated by this Friday.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. MobyMax-Language: Adjectives Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students finished writing their district writing prompt.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. MobyMax-Language: Adjectives Due Next Friday, February 10th

In Language Arts today the students spent time on the district writing prompt.  Today they did their reading and pre-writing.  If they had time, they also started writing their rough drafts.  Tomorrow they will finish their rough drafts, edit, and write their final draft.

The students also submitted their interactive notebooks for grading.  I will do my best to have grading done as quickly as possible but please assume grades are inaccurate until Monday or Tuesday of next week as we will have four big grades being entered over the course of the next week.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow

In Language Arts today the students took their unit test on All Summer in a Day, The Jacket, Story Devices, and Figurative Language.  I will do my best to have these tests graded tonight but tomorrow is more likely.

When students finished the test, they reflected on their reading NWEA scores.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes