Today students took the Literary Elements test and the Simple Solutions #7 test.
Journals were handed in.
Homework:
Read chapters 8 & 9 of The Outsiders. Complete your story boxes. Try to complete your packet : character table, list of idioms, list of figurative language, vocabulary.
Hope all have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, November 28, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Language Arts:
Final Gettysburg Address recitals were done. Simple Solutions #28 was checked. A review for the Simple Solutions Test on Chapters 25-28 was completed & checked. We took notes on figurative language. Copied vocabulary for chapter 8 of the Outsiders and discussed the development of the plot.
Homework:
BIG test on The literary elements -- see last posting for a study guide.
Simple Solutions test on lessons 25-28
Three introductory paragraphs to Hunger Games essay due.
Purple journals will be collected tomorrow.
Long term:
Read Chapter 8 & 9 of the Outsiders and continue chapter boxes; work on packet. We'll be finishing the novel when we return.
Final Gettysburg Address recitals were done. Simple Solutions #28 was checked. A review for the Simple Solutions Test on Chapters 25-28 was completed & checked. We took notes on figurative language. Copied vocabulary for chapter 8 of the Outsiders and discussed the development of the plot.
Homework:
BIG test on The literary elements -- see last posting for a study guide.
Simple Solutions test on lessons 25-28
Three introductory paragraphs to Hunger Games essay due.
Purple journals will be collected tomorrow.
Long term:
Read Chapter 8 & 9 of the Outsiders and continue chapter boxes; work on packet. We'll be finishing the novel when we return.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
11/25/14 LITERARY ELEMENTS TEST STUDY GUIDE
Study Guide for Tuesday's test:
Character:
Flat
Round
Static
Dynamic
Setting:
What are three components?
Essential/Backdrop settings
Plot:
Five components and meaning:
Climax, Conflict, details, pattern of events, Conclusion
Conflicts: internal vs. external (types of each)
Exposition
Denouement
Conclusion/resolution
Point of View:
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Theme:
definition? explicit? implicit?
Style
Mood
Styles:
Standard, conversational, dialect, ornate/unusual
Examples of tones
moods
themes
Character traits?
Character motivation?
five ways authors reveal their characters to us?
Character:
Flat
Round
Static
Dynamic
Setting:
What are three components?
Essential/Backdrop settings
Plot:
Five components and meaning:
Climax, Conflict, details, pattern of events, Conclusion
Conflicts: internal vs. external (types of each)
Exposition
Denouement
Conclusion/resolution
Point of View:
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Theme:
definition? explicit? implicit?
Style
Mood
Styles:
Standard, conversational, dialect, ornate/unusual
Examples of tones
moods
themes
Character traits?
Character motivation?
five ways authors reveal their characters to us?
Friday, November 21, 2014
Language Arts:
We discussed and copied down Vocabulary for Chapter 7 of The Outsiders. We took a moment to review vocab from 4-6 and took our test. We learned about the Figurative Language authors may use called jargon. We reviewed euphemisms.
We corrected Simple Solutions #26 & 27 and reviewed definitions of appositives, gerunds and participles.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #28
Test corrections on Test #6 due on Monday; retakes must be completed by Monday afterschool.
Read The Outsiders Chapter 7 and continue work on packet & story box #7.
Long-range:
Clothing introductory paragraphs can still be written for improvement in grade.
The Hunger Games essay: three introductory paragraphs using 3 different lead-ins are due on Tuesday.
BIG TEST -- on the 8 Literary Elements on Tuesday before our holiday (use your flash cards, use your red notebook to study)
REMEMBER:
Monday night is Assessment Night at Hale from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parents are invited to come and see the kinds of tests their children will be taking this year! Get mom or dad or both to come! We're looking for a BIG turnout -- the Winning homeroom and winning grade level gets a prize!! Let it be us!!
Talk to your parents about "jargon" and "euphemisms." Get someone at home to help you study your literary elements for the test on Tuesday. Have someone re-read your introductory paragraphs for errors before you hand them in. Tell your parents about the new Math Program you heard about on Friday at the assembly!
We discussed and copied down Vocabulary for Chapter 7 of The Outsiders. We took a moment to review vocab from 4-6 and took our test. We learned about the Figurative Language authors may use called jargon. We reviewed euphemisms.
We corrected Simple Solutions #26 & 27 and reviewed definitions of appositives, gerunds and participles.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #28
Test corrections on Test #6 due on Monday; retakes must be completed by Monday afterschool.
Read The Outsiders Chapter 7 and continue work on packet & story box #7.
Long-range:
Clothing introductory paragraphs can still be written for improvement in grade.
The Hunger Games essay: three introductory paragraphs using 3 different lead-ins are due on Tuesday.
BIG TEST -- on the 8 Literary Elements on Tuesday before our holiday (use your flash cards, use your red notebook to study)
REMEMBER:
Monday night is Assessment Night at Hale from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parents are invited to come and see the kinds of tests their children will be taking this year! Get mom or dad or both to come! We're looking for a BIG turnout -- the Winning homeroom and winning grade level gets a prize!! Let it be us!!
Talk to your parents about "jargon" and "euphemisms." Get someone at home to help you study your literary elements for the test on Tuesday. Have someone re-read your introductory paragraphs for errors before you hand them in. Tell your parents about the new Math Program you heard about on Friday at the assembly!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Language Arts:
We discussed and copied Vocabulary for Chapter 6. We shared the words we found for our roots: cede and script/scrib. We corrected our Simple Solutions Test #6 and reviewed the grammatical principles covered. Our Literature Teams found evidence to describe Socs, Greasers, Ponyboy, Johnny and found pictures and a description of the difference between Tuff and Tough.
We discussed the plot of Chapter 5 and began chapter 6.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address
Homework:
Read Chapter 6; story box & packet
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on chapters 4, 5, 6.
Simple Solutions #27
Long-term:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions #6 (due Monday); retakes Friday a.m. p.m. or Monday a.m. or p.m.
Write three introductory paragraphs due on Tuesday (Hunger Games Movie vs. Book)
We discussed and copied Vocabulary for Chapter 6. We shared the words we found for our roots: cede and script/scrib. We corrected our Simple Solutions Test #6 and reviewed the grammatical principles covered. Our Literature Teams found evidence to describe Socs, Greasers, Ponyboy, Johnny and found pictures and a description of the difference between Tuff and Tough.
We discussed the plot of Chapter 5 and began chapter 6.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address
Homework:
Read Chapter 6; story box & packet
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on chapters 4, 5, 6.
Simple Solutions #27
Long-term:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions #6 (due Monday); retakes Friday a.m. p.m. or Monday a.m. or p.m.
Write three introductory paragraphs due on Tuesday (Hunger Games Movie vs. Book)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Wednesday November 19, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we took notes on gerunds, participles and infinitives. We reviewed appositives and non-restrictive clauses. We corrected Simple Solutions #25. We learned, discussed and read examples of five types of leads to use in introductory paragraphs.
We copied the vocabulary for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and reviewed the vocabulary from Chapter 4.
We discussed the sequence of events in the plot.
Papers were handed back; parent signature sheets were made available. We discussed how we have to be more careful when completing assignments and projects by following the rubric.
Some students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We started notes on Figurative Language and learned about euphemisms.
Homework:
Structural Analysis: Vocabulary "script"/ "scrib" and "cede"
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Story Box, work on packet
Simple Solutions #26
Explain to someone what a euphemism is. Give some examples.
Get your red binder signed.
Long term:
Write three introductory paragraphs using three different leads from the handout received in class
Due next Tuesday 11/25
Today we took notes on gerunds, participles and infinitives. We reviewed appositives and non-restrictive clauses. We corrected Simple Solutions #25. We learned, discussed and read examples of five types of leads to use in introductory paragraphs.
We copied the vocabulary for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and reviewed the vocabulary from Chapter 4.
We discussed the sequence of events in the plot.
Papers were handed back; parent signature sheets were made available. We discussed how we have to be more careful when completing assignments and projects by following the rubric.
Some students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We started notes on Figurative Language and learned about euphemisms.
Homework:
Structural Analysis: Vocabulary "script"/ "scrib" and "cede"
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Story Box, work on packet
Simple Solutions #26
Explain to someone what a euphemism is. Give some examples.
Get your red binder signed.
Long term:
Write three introductory paragraphs using three different leads from the handout received in class
Due next Tuesday 11/25
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #10 Greasers and Socs (in three paragraphs describe the differences and similarities between these two groups from our novel; use text evidence in your entry. Highlight text evidence used)
We took our Simple Solutions Test #6 and The Outsiders Test on chapters 1-3.
We discussed our Current Events and handed them in.
We discussed Ponyboy's relationship with Darry, the importance of the gang, and some slang words used in the novel.
We discussed and recorded the vocabulary from Chapter 4 and began listening to the this part of the novel.
Homework:
Simple Solutions Lesson 25
Read Chapter 4, chapter box, work on packet
Bring in an old magazine
Finish journal entry.
Journal entry #10 Greasers and Socs (in three paragraphs describe the differences and similarities between these two groups from our novel; use text evidence in your entry. Highlight text evidence used)
We took our Simple Solutions Test #6 and The Outsiders Test on chapters 1-3.
We discussed our Current Events and handed them in.
We discussed Ponyboy's relationship with Darry, the importance of the gang, and some slang words used in the novel.
We discussed and recorded the vocabulary from Chapter 4 and began listening to the this part of the novel.
Homework:
Simple Solutions Lesson 25
Read Chapter 4, chapter box, work on packet
Bring in an old magazine
Finish journal entry.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Language Arts:
We recorded and discussed the vocabulary for Chapter 3 of the Outsiders and reviewed vocab for #1 & #2.
We completed a review for our Simple Solutions Test on Lessons 21-24. We took notes reviewing non-restrictive clauses and appositives as well as perfect tense verbs.
We shared our findings on the root "dem" and the prefix "contra."
We peer-edited our Hunger Games esssays focusing on the body paragraphs; then we reexamined our own introductory paragraph identifying the lead, thesis and preview.
We began chapter 3 of The Outsiders.
Homework:
read chapter 3 of the Outsiders; complete the chapter box and continue work on the packet.
Study for the Simple Solutions Test and the Quiz on chapters 1-3 of The Outsiders including the vocabulary.
Current events is due tomorrow.
We recorded and discussed the vocabulary for Chapter 3 of the Outsiders and reviewed vocab for #1 & #2.
We completed a review for our Simple Solutions Test on Lessons 21-24. We took notes reviewing non-restrictive clauses and appositives as well as perfect tense verbs.
We shared our findings on the root "dem" and the prefix "contra."
We peer-edited our Hunger Games esssays focusing on the body paragraphs; then we reexamined our own introductory paragraph identifying the lead, thesis and preview.
We began chapter 3 of The Outsiders.
Homework:
read chapter 3 of the Outsiders; complete the chapter box and continue work on the packet.
Study for the Simple Solutions Test and the Quiz on chapters 1-3 of The Outsiders including the vocabulary.
Current events is due tomorrow.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #9: Why does one join a gang? Are their alternatives?
Vocabulary Chapter 2 copied and discussed.
Teams created a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Socs and the Greasers.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We began listening to Chapter 2
Homework:
Structural Analysis of "contra" and "dem" (they can be on the same sheet, or one on the front and one on the back) find at least 7 words for each; don't forget the part of speech
Read Chapter 2, complete a Chapter Story Box, add to your lists of Figurative Language, Idioms, and Character Table
Current Events due Tuesday, Nov 18 -- pick one from your binder in newsela.com (it should show that it as chosen on 11-13-14).
Review your literary elements
Journal entry #9: Why does one join a gang? Are their alternatives?
Vocabulary Chapter 2 copied and discussed.
Teams created a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Socs and the Greasers.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We began listening to Chapter 2
Homework:
Structural Analysis of "contra" and "dem" (they can be on the same sheet, or one on the front and one on the back) find at least 7 words for each; don't forget the part of speech
Read Chapter 2, complete a Chapter Story Box, add to your lists of Figurative Language, Idioms, and Character Table
Current Events due Tuesday, Nov 18 -- pick one from your binder in newsela.com (it should show that it as chosen on 11-13-14).
Review your literary elements
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we created Journal entry #8 -- we copied down our Enduring Understandings and Essential questions for our new unit.
We discussed the concepts of Economics and Power.
We took notes in our Red Notebook on the Literary Element - Style. (explain it to someone tonight! -- memorize the four types)
We held our Socratic Discussion on cliques and social groups at school. We tied in concepts from our new novel, The Outsiders.
We received our story map sheets & began our novel.
We began reciting the Gettysburg Address.from memory.
Hunger Games writing packs were handed in with the final copy.
Homework:
Read chapter one (pages 2-18); complete one box -- drawing the most important scene, giving the chapter a title and writing a 3 to 5 sentence summary of the chaper.
Begin filling in your character table as you read about Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry Curtis.
Binder signature night (1st one of the new quarter)
As you read, record figurative language and idioms you come across. Include the page number.
Today we created Journal entry #8 -- we copied down our Enduring Understandings and Essential questions for our new unit.
We discussed the concepts of Economics and Power.
We took notes in our Red Notebook on the Literary Element - Style. (explain it to someone tonight! -- memorize the four types)
We held our Socratic Discussion on cliques and social groups at school. We tied in concepts from our new novel, The Outsiders.
We received our story map sheets & began our novel.
We began reciting the Gettysburg Address.from memory.
Hunger Games writing packs were handed in with the final copy.
Homework:
Read chapter one (pages 2-18); complete one box -- drawing the most important scene, giving the chapter a title and writing a 3 to 5 sentence summary of the chaper.
Begin filling in your character table as you read about Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry Curtis.
Binder signature night (1st one of the new quarter)
As you read, record figurative language and idioms you come across. Include the page number.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Language Arts:
We create five flash cards on PLOT.
We began Purple Journal Entry #7 investigating cliques and groups (a handout with questions was given that should be stapled into your journal).
We did a self-evaluation of ourselves after seeing our 1st quarter grades.
We finished our Character Map of Abraham Lincoln.
Copies of The Outsiders were handed out. Three sheets were set up for our study: One: Vocabulary (we copied our first set of 5 words), Idioms, Figurative Language (we added three examples of Allusions).
Rewrites of the "Clothing" essay introductory paragraphs were handed in.
Homework:
1. Memorize lines of Gettysburg Address
2. Final copy of The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book essay due Thursday. (be sure to include a conclusion)
If someone did not edit your draft, ask someone at home to read yours before rewriting.
3. Finish journal entry #7 (see above)
We create five flash cards on PLOT.
We began Purple Journal Entry #7 investigating cliques and groups (a handout with questions was given that should be stapled into your journal).
We did a self-evaluation of ourselves after seeing our 1st quarter grades.
We finished our Character Map of Abraham Lincoln.
Copies of The Outsiders were handed out. Three sheets were set up for our study: One: Vocabulary (we copied our first set of 5 words), Idioms, Figurative Language (we added three examples of Allusions).
Rewrites of the "Clothing" essay introductory paragraphs were handed in.
Homework:
1. Memorize lines of Gettysburg Address
2. Final copy of The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book essay due Thursday. (be sure to include a conclusion)
If someone did not edit your draft, ask someone at home to read yours before rewriting.
3. Finish journal entry #7 (see above)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we took notes on Essay Introductions: 1. Lead 2. Thesis 3. Preview
We completed a Materials Check.
We received our tag board & instructions for our Book Report on the Science Fiction novel that we are reading.
Yale and Princeton peer-edited their Hunger Games essay drafts.
We corrected our "Paraphrasing" exercise on the Gettysburg Address.
We took an assessment using our skills at characterization to determine three characteristics of Abraham Lincoln and cited evidence from our readings to support our choices.
Homework:
1. Memorize portion of the Gettysburg Address (due 11/13/14)
2. Book report (Pop up setting); summaries and titles of our 15 sections due 11/10/14
3. Rewrite of introductory paragraph of our "Clothing" essay due 11/10/14
4. Study for test on our five base words: frag, frac, credere, lum/lumin, dict on 11/10/14
5. Continue working on your Hunger Games essay final draft (due 11/13/14)
*****Note about Lincoln Characterization Assessment
I will give all those who did not finish during class 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of class on Monday to finish. Harvard, you do not have to come in early on Monday.
Today we took notes on Essay Introductions: 1. Lead 2. Thesis 3. Preview
We completed a Materials Check.
We received our tag board & instructions for our Book Report on the Science Fiction novel that we are reading.
Yale and Princeton peer-edited their Hunger Games essay drafts.
We corrected our "Paraphrasing" exercise on the Gettysburg Address.
We took an assessment using our skills at characterization to determine three characteristics of Abraham Lincoln and cited evidence from our readings to support our choices.
Homework:
1. Memorize portion of the Gettysburg Address (due 11/13/14)
2. Book report (Pop up setting); summaries and titles of our 15 sections due 11/10/14
3. Rewrite of introductory paragraph of our "Clothing" essay due 11/10/14
4. Study for test on our five base words: frag, frac, credere, lum/lumin, dict on 11/10/14
5. Continue working on your Hunger Games essay final draft (due 11/13/14)
*****Note about Lincoln Characterization Assessment
I will give all those who did not finish during class 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of class on Monday to finish. Harvard, you do not have to come in early on Monday.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we began writing a journal entry as someone who lived during the Civil War (#6 in our Purple Journal)--finish for homework
We correct Simple Solutions 23 & 24.
We finished our notes on the Literary Element of Plot.
We began reading the Gettysburg Address.
Homework:
Gettysburg Address -- 1-14 (paraphrasing); begin memorizing ... You chose your grade by how much you want to memorize and present. Presentations begin Thursday 11/13.
Journal entry -- finish #6
Finish reading your Sci Fi novel (Section 15). Summaries, titles and book report due Monday, Nov. 10.
Today we began writing a journal entry as someone who lived during the Civil War (#6 in our Purple Journal)--finish for homework
We correct Simple Solutions 23 & 24.
We finished our notes on the Literary Element of Plot.
We began reading the Gettysburg Address.
Homework:
Gettysburg Address -- 1-14 (paraphrasing); begin memorizing ... You chose your grade by how much you want to memorize and present. Presentations begin Thursday 11/13.
Journal entry -- finish #6
Finish reading your Sci Fi novel (Section 15). Summaries, titles and book report due Monday, Nov. 10.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we completed two review flash cards: Literary Elements: Tone & Mood
We listed to the excerpt "Civil War Journal" by Louisa May Alcott. We began a journal entry #6 --
Civil War Journal --
Identity (tonight we have to chose which individual who lived through the Civil War "we will become" as we write a journal entry tomorrow. You need to include 2 to 3 sentences identifying yourself -- if a Union Soldier, who is your Captain/General? Which battle did you just fight? Win or lose? etc.)
We began our notes on PLOT and began memorizing the 5 components of plot.
Harvard corrected SS #23.
All sections had a visit from DeLasalle H.S.
Homework:
Continue reading your SciFi novel (tonight is section 14; write your summary, give it a title).
Simple Solutions #24
Test corrections on Test #5 in Grammar due tomorrow as well as retakes (must be taken at lunch or in the morning)
Journal entry -- identify yourself (see above)
Be checking the portal; any difficulties with grading see me by Thursday. After that it is TOO LATE!
Today we completed two review flash cards: Literary Elements: Tone & Mood
We listed to the excerpt "Civil War Journal" by Louisa May Alcott. We began a journal entry #6 --
Civil War Journal --
Identity (tonight we have to chose which individual who lived through the Civil War "we will become" as we write a journal entry tomorrow. You need to include 2 to 3 sentences identifying yourself -- if a Union Soldier, who is your Captain/General? Which battle did you just fight? Win or lose? etc.)
We began our notes on PLOT and began memorizing the 5 components of plot.
Harvard corrected SS #23.
All sections had a visit from DeLasalle H.S.
Homework:
Continue reading your SciFi novel (tonight is section 14; write your summary, give it a title).
Simple Solutions #24
Test corrections on Test #5 in Grammar due tomorrow as well as retakes (must be taken at lunch or in the morning)
Journal entry -- identify yourself (see above)
Be checking the portal; any difficulties with grading see me by Thursday. After that it is TOO LATE!
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #5 -- "Free Write" We allowed our thoughts to tumble out....about our progress, our accomplishments, something we have to change, our weekend, our costume, the beginning of a short story.
We took notes on the Literary Element -- MOOD.
We corrected Simple Solutions Lessons 21 & 22
We got multitudes of papers returned & filed them in the proper order in our three ring binders. We went over how to do an Author's Study to maximize our points.
We watched "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to compare with our Readers' Theatre. We handed in our Current events.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #23 due Tuesday
Read Section 13 of your Sci Fi novel and complete your short summary & give it a title.
Structural Analysis -- the base word/ root word "dict" due tomorrow (parts of speech, 7-10 words derived from this root; a definition of the root and its history)
Test corrections on Simple Solutions test #5 due Wednesday/ retakes must be completed Weds as well.
Journal entry #5 -- "Free Write" We allowed our thoughts to tumble out....about our progress, our accomplishments, something we have to change, our weekend, our costume, the beginning of a short story.
We took notes on the Literary Element -- MOOD.
We corrected Simple Solutions Lessons 21 & 22
We got multitudes of papers returned & filed them in the proper order in our three ring binders. We went over how to do an Author's Study to maximize our points.
We watched "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to compare with our Readers' Theatre. We handed in our Current events.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #23 due Tuesday
Read Section 13 of your Sci Fi novel and complete your short summary & give it a title.
Structural Analysis -- the base word/ root word "dict" due tomorrow (parts of speech, 7-10 words derived from this root; a definition of the root and its history)
Test corrections on Simple Solutions test #5 due Wednesday/ retakes must be completed Weds as well.
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