Today in Language Arts the students reviewed compare and contrast.  They also spent time completing a thinking map to compare and contrast The Giver book and movie.  We will finish this activity in class tomorrow.

The students also read the article for vocabulary book lesson four.  The lesson four unit must be completed by Monday, June 13th.  Students will be allowed to submit the unit early.

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow
2. The Giver Vocab. Test Thursday
3. Vocabulary Book Lesson Four Due Monday, June 13th

In Language Arts today the students took their test on The Giver.  They were also given time to finish getting their vocabulary words from the word wall.

I am grading as quickly has I possibly can.  Please be patient as there are 86 of you and only 1 of me.  My goal is to have grades updated by the end of the day on Sunday.  Please do not ask me questions about grades until that time.

Have a great day!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Bring Vocabulary Books Tomorrow

In Language Arts today the students reviewed for the test on The Giver.  They also submitted their reading logs and Instagram activities.  The class also spent time preparing their reading interactive notebooks to be checked.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. The Giver Test Tomorrow
2. Reading Interactive Notebook Check Tomorrow
3. All Library Books due Tomorrow

In Language Arts today the students finished presenting their vocabulary words to their classmates.  A picture of our last Word Wall for the year will be on the blog post for Tuesday.

The students were also given time in class to work on their Instagram Activity.  This is our summative project for the marking period. The students were asked to bring in our draw a picture of a conflict from The Giver.  While doing this, they were to pretend they were posting as the character who experienced this conflict.  They Then had to comment on the picture and focus their comment about some form of characterization.  They then had to use a hashtag identifying the conflict they were describing and a second one focusing on characterization.  The students also needed to create a profile picture that represents the character and a username for the character.  On the back of the post, they had to answer questions identifying the reasoning behind their creation and use textual evidence to support their thinking.  This assignment was due at the end of class.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tuesday
2. The Giver Test Wednesday
3. Reading Interactive Notebook Check Wednesday

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, June 1st- The Giver Test, Reading Interactive Notebook Check, and Library Book Return Day

Friday, June 3rd-The Giver Movie

Monday, June 13th-Ms. Traylor’s Library Book Return Day

In Language Arts today the students were given time to create an interactive word wall for chapters twelve through twenty-three of The Giver. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Bring Instagram Picture Tomorrow
3. The Giver Movie Permission Slip due Tomorrow

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, June 1st- The Giver Test, Reading Interactive Notebook Check, and Library Book Return Day

Friday, June 3rd-The Giver Movie

Monday, June 13th-Ms. Traylor’s Library Book Return Day

In Language Arts today the students discussed the theme of The Giver in small groups.  The students also wrote a constructed response using textual evidence to support their thinking for the theme.

The students were also introduced to the Instagram Activity we will be working on in class.  They are responsible for going home and getting a picture (either tonight or tomorrow) for the activity we will be doing on Friday.

Today was our last library day of the school year.  All books borrowed from the library are due back to the library next Tuesday. My classroom set of books are due back Monday, June 13th. Any books not returned or lost and unpaid for will result in a loss of team activity time.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Get a picture for the Instagram Activity

In Language Arts today the students took their vocabulary quiz.  The students also spent time completing their compare and contrast thinking map of Jonas before and after he becomes the Receiver of Memory. We also spent time talking about story devices and figurative language used in The Giver.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Finish Thinking Map

In Language Arts today the students compared and contrasted Jonas before and after he became the Receiver of Memory.  They also spent time answering the chapters 22 and 23 questions and studying for their vocabulary test which will be on Monday.

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

Chapters 22 and 23 Questions

Day Sixteen Year Two Directions

In Language Arts today the students spent time working on the guided questions for chapter 21.  We also went outside today to finish reading The Giver in the sunshine as a class. Lastly, the students spent time working on completing their pyramid of action for the novel.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow
2. Vocabulary Quiz Monday
3. Movie Permission Slips Due Thursday, May 26th

Chapter 21 Questions

Day Fifteen Year Two Directions

In Language Arts today the students were given time to go to the library and select new good fit books.  They also spent time answering the chapters nineteen and twenty questions as well as reviewing the climax of The Giver.

The students were also sent home with a permission slip to watch The Giver movie.  This movie is Pg-13 and the students will be able to explain why that is the case. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  If you would prefer your child not watch the movie, an alternate activity will be provided.

Have a great day!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Read chapter 21

Day Fourteen Year Two Directions

Chapters 19 and 20 Questions