What We Did Today
Monday, December 14, 2015
Figurative Language Anchor Chart: Students are to copy the anchor chart into their Language Arts ISN notebook. It should be need and colorful. Put it on pages 38 & 39. Anchor Chart is available on Language Arts page.
Figurative Language Worksheet: Available for download on the Language Arts page.
Unit 11 Vocabulary Test
WHSW "Life in Rome" 2-Column Notes: Use World History Studies Weekly newspaper to answer the questions on the 2-column notes.
Figurative Language Worksheet: Available for download on the Language Arts page.
Unit 11 Vocabulary Test
WHSW "Life in Rome" 2-Column Notes: Use World History Studies Weekly newspaper to answer the questions on the 2-column notes.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Alliteration PowerPoint → Look at this powerpoint on my webpage mssmithlanguageartsandsocialstudiespage.weebly.com
Take notes on the powerpoint on page 40 of your LA ISN
Write your name using alliteration→ draw it on the white sheet of paper. Make it neat and colorful. Example→ Joyful Judy, Fancy Felicia
Crafting a Research Question→ Use the sheet provided to guide you. Do each step in developing a question that you’d like to research. Analyze your question and see if it’s researchable.
Take notes on the powerpoint on page 40 of your LA ISN
Write your name using alliteration→ draw it on the white sheet of paper. Make it neat and colorful. Example→ Joyful Judy, Fancy Felicia
Crafting a Research Question→ Use the sheet provided to guide you. Do each step in developing a question that you’d like to research. Analyze your question and see if it’s researchable.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
World History Studies Weekly: Use Newspaper to answer 2-column notes. This can be downloaded from the Social Studies Page
Research Project: Finish researching topic and write your research question. Begin Looking for sources. When you find sources that you're going to keep list them on the "Sources List" sheet that you were given. This can be downloaded from the Language Arts page.
Research Project: Finish researching topic and write your research question. Begin Looking for sources. When you find sources that you're going to keep list them on the "Sources List" sheet that you were given. This can be downloaded from the Language Arts page.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
2nd Block: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire PowerPoint and Notes.
Bowling incentive trip
Students who didn't go on the trip were given the day to work on missing tasks, research, and reading interfaces.
Bowling incentive trip
Students who didn't go on the trip were given the day to work on missing tasks, research, and reading interfaces.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Students were given the opportunity to work on missing tasks. When they finished their missing tasks, they watched "A Christmas Carol".
No new tasks were assigned today.
No new tasks were assigned today.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Language Arts: Hyperbole PowerPoint and Notes on that power point in LA ISN pg. 41 & 42
Hyperbole Practice Worksheet
Social Studies:
Rome divider page in SS ISN pg. 37
Roman Empire Vocabulary (SS ISN pg. 38)
Roman Empire PowerPoint and Guided Notes that accompany it. We only completed half of these today.
Hyperbole Practice Worksheet
Social Studies:
Rome divider page in SS ISN pg. 37
Roman Empire Vocabulary (SS ISN pg. 38)
Roman Empire PowerPoint and Guided Notes that accompany it. We only completed half of these today.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Guidance met with both classes to discuss career choices.
Roman Government reading and chart to fill in (SS ISN pg. 40 )
Completed Roman Republic Notes (SS ISN pg 39)
Roman Government reading and chart to fill in (SS ISN pg. 40 )
Completed Roman Republic Notes (SS ISN pg 39)
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Filled in "5 Super Important People in Ancient Rome" chart Placed it on Page 41 of SS ISN
Read "The Punic War" articles and discussed them.
Answer "The Punic War" questions, based on the article...correct answers to the questions were modeled for the students.
Read "The Punic War" articles and discussed them.
Answer "The Punic War" questions, based on the article...correct answers to the questions were modeled for the students.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Completed answering "The Punic War" Question. Put this on page 42 of SS ISN
Rome Information Poster--> Students used http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/ (Mr. Donn Rome) to gather information to create a poster on topics relating to ancient Rome. Any of the topics on the page can be used. Each student was given a large piece of white drawing paper (18 x 12). They should fill the poster with various topics. Each topic should include a title, picture and caption describing /summarizing the topic. The finished product should be neat, colorful and informative.
Rome Information Poster--> Students used http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/ (Mr. Donn Rome) to gather information to create a poster on topics relating to ancient Rome. Any of the topics on the page can be used. Each student was given a large piece of white drawing paper (18 x 12). They should fill the poster with various topics. Each topic should include a title, picture and caption describing /summarizing the topic. The finished product should be neat, colorful and informative.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Rome Test
Worked on Rome Information Poster. This must be finished and turned in on Monday.
Worked on Rome Information Poster. This must be finished and turned in on Monday.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Social Studies EOQ
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
EOQ Extended Response Questions
WHSW "The Ancient Israelites" reading and guided notes
WHSW "The Ancient Israelites" reading and guided notes
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Personification PowerPoint and Notes on pages 43 & 44 of ISN
Personification Practice Sheet
WHSW Guided Notes "Christianity"
Personification Practice Sheet
WHSW Guided Notes "Christianity"
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Brain Pop Video about Simile and Metaphor - Added notes to ISN (See a friend or borrow my ISN to get those)
Oral Tradition Notes Handout (Added to ISN - Get a copy from me)
Read "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" page 765 in Literature Book
Completed "Model Selection" activity based on the story (get a copy of this from me)
Oral Tradition Notes Handout (Added to ISN - Get a copy from me)
Read "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" page 765 in Literature Book
Completed "Model Selection" activity based on the story (get a copy of this from me)
Friday, January 15, 2016
"Black Cowboys, Wild Horses" page 765 in Literature Book. Answer Inference Questions (Handout)
WHSW "Islamic Empire" Read and answer guided notes (handout)
WHSW "Islamic Empire" Read and answer guided notes (handout)
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
What is Islam? (Handout)
Life on the Arabian Peninsula Reading and Questions (on website)...Most students didn't finish, so we will continue to work on this tomorrow.
Study "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" page 765 textbook, Oral History Notes, Personification Notes, Hyperbole Notes, for quiz tomorrow.
Life on the Arabian Peninsula Reading and Questions (on website)...Most students didn't finish, so we will continue to work on this tomorrow.
Study "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" page 765 textbook, Oral History Notes, Personification Notes, Hyperbole Notes, for quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
"Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" Quiz
"What is a Musher?" EOG Prep Article (Flag and Annotate)
Get a Biography to read for 3rd quarter project
"Life on the Arabian Peninsula" Reading and Questions (on website)
"What is a Musher?" EOG Prep Article (Flag and Annotate)
Get a Biography to read for 3rd quarter project
"Life on the Arabian Peninsula" Reading and Questions (on website)
Thursday, January 28, 2016
"How Butterflies Came to Be" EOG Prep Article --> Get this from me
Get a Biography or Autobiography and show me the title
Intro to Islam PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint Notes on SS page)
Finish "Life on the Arabian Peninsula and turn in to packet)
Get a Biography or Autobiography and show me the title
Intro to Islam PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint Notes on SS page)
Finish "Life on the Arabian Peninsula and turn in to packet)
Friday, January 29, 2016
"Thank You M'am" By Langston Hughes (Story and questions are on LA page): Answer Review and Assess #1-6 and Literary Analysis #1-9
Finished any outstanding work
Get a biography and show to me
Finished any outstanding work
Get a biography and show to me
Monday, February 1, 2016
Biography Project Guidelines (Put on page 49 of Language Arts ISN) This is located on the Language Arts page
Onomatopoeia Anchor Chart (Put on page 48 of Language Arts ISN) This is located on the Language Arts page
Onomatopoia Activity--> Ilustrate an onomatopoeia word. I drew a picture of a dripping faucet with the word "Plop" coming out of it. Color it and make it neat.
Finish Intro to Islam Notes. PowerPoint and Notes Sheet are on the Social Studies page.
Groups begin to work on 5 Pillars of Islam Posters (1 per group)
Onomatopoeia Anchor Chart (Put on page 48 of Language Arts ISN) This is located on the Language Arts page
Onomatopoia Activity--> Ilustrate an onomatopoeia word. I drew a picture of a dripping faucet with the word "Plop" coming out of it. Color it and make it neat.
Finish Intro to Islam Notes. PowerPoint and Notes Sheet are on the Social Studies page.
Groups begin to work on 5 Pillars of Islam Posters (1 per group)
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Channel One --> Watched and had a discussion about the segments.
Types of Poetry PowerPoint--> Took notes on pages 50 & 51 of Language Arts ISN
Watched spoken word poetry video clips and discussed poetic voice
Types of Poetry PowerPoint--> Took notes on pages 50 & 51 of Language Arts ISN
Watched spoken word poetry video clips and discussed poetic voice
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
"Abandoned Farmhouse" pages 3-8 in Poetry Packet (Located on Language Arts Page under POETRY)
5 Pillars of Islam Group Poster
5 Pillars of Islam Group Poster
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Concrete Poem "I Love..." Materials were given out in class.
5 Pillars of Islam Group Poster Project
5 Pillars of Islam Group Poster Project
Friday, February 5, 2016
Substitute
Geography of the Arabian Peninsula Ppt & Notes (found on SS page)
Worked on 5 Pillars of Islam Group Project
Geography of the Arabian Peninsula Ppt & Notes (found on SS page)
Worked on 5 Pillars of Islam Group Project
Monday, February 8 , 2016
5 Pillars of Islam Project Presentations
Arabian Peninsula Notes and Discussion
Arabian Peninsula Notes and Discussion
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016
Symbols and Symbolism in Literature YouTube Video (On LA page) Notes in ISN
Symbols Activity (See me for directions)
Early Arabia Trade Route Map Activity
Symbols Activity (See me for directions)
Early Arabia Trade Route Map Activity
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016
Work on Biography projects
Finish up any incomplete work
Finish up any incomplete work
Monday, Feb, 22, 2016
Tone and Mood PowerPoint and Notes (Can be found on Language Arts Page)
BrainPop Mood and Tone --> Quiz on content
"Little Jim" EOG Prep Article...Flag and Annotate for full credit
BrainPop Mood and Tone --> Quiz on content
"Little Jim" EOG Prep Article...Flag and Annotate for full credit
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016
Mood and Tone Anchor Chart in ISN
Watched Mood and Tone video clips of movie trailers and filled in a graphic organizer
Mood Stations --> Groups rotated between stations in the classroom with different mood activities to complete.
Watched Mood and Tone video clips of movie trailers and filled in a graphic organizer
Mood Stations --> Groups rotated between stations in the classroom with different mood activities to complete.
Monday, Feb. 29
Haiku PowerPoint and Notes in ISN (Page 57)
Write and illustrate a haiku (Turn into Packet)
"Daily Life in Early Arabia" PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Turned into Packet)
Write and illustrate a haiku (Turn into Packet)
"Daily Life in Early Arabia" PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Turned into Packet)
Tuesday, March 1
Literature Book Page 567-578...Read Poems and Answer Questions 1-8
Kahoot Arabian Peninsula Review
Kahoot Arabian Peninsula Review
Wednesday, March 2
Literature Book Page 581-583 (read the 3 poems on these pages)
Page 584 Answer Questions 1-11 (As we practiced yesterday)
WHSW "African Kingdoms" Notes Pt. I
Page 584 Answer Questions 1-11 (As we practiced yesterday)
WHSW "African Kingdoms" Notes Pt. I
Thursday, March 3
"Lou Gehrig" EOG Prep Article --> Flag and Annotate
Write a Found Poem
Social Studies:
WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 2 Guided Notes
Write a Found Poem
Social Studies:
WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 2 Guided Notes
Friday, March 4
Language Arts
Moby Max --> Complete 3 from "Reading Stories" 3 from "Reading Skills Literature" and read 3 from "Reading Skills Informational"
Social Studies
Finish WHSW "African Kingdom" notes
Channel One News --> Current Events Discussion
Moby Max --> Complete 3 from "Reading Stories" 3 from "Reading Skills Literature" and read 3 from "Reading Skills Informational"
Social Studies
Finish WHSW "African Kingdom" notes
Channel One News --> Current Events Discussion
Monday, March 7
Language Arts
Figurative Language Assessment
Discussion About Book Project on Wednesday
Poetry Analysis Worksheet "Greater Than That"
Social Studies
Geographic Features of Africa Activity (On Weebly) --> Complete Graphic Organizer and Fill in and Color Blank Map
There will be a quiz on WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 1 & 2 Notes. Make sure they are thorough.
Figurative Language Assessment
Discussion About Book Project on Wednesday
Poetry Analysis Worksheet "Greater Than That"
Social Studies
Geographic Features of Africa Activity (On Weebly) --> Complete Graphic Organizer and Fill in and Color Blank Map
There will be a quiz on WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 1 & 2 Notes. Make sure they are thorough.
Tuesday, March 8
Language Arts
Figurative Language Worksheet
"Lost Dog" EOG Practice Poem
BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW
Social Studies
Complete the following activities located on my Weebly Page....
"African Location Activity"
"Africa's Rivers and Lakes Activity"
Put your answers in your ISN on pages 47 & 48
Quiz on "African Kingdom" part 1 and 2 notes tomorrow
Figurative Language Worksheet
"Lost Dog" EOG Practice Poem
BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW
Social Studies
Complete the following activities located on my Weebly Page....
"African Location Activity"
"Africa's Rivers and Lakes Activity"
Put your answers in your ISN on pages 47 & 48
Quiz on "African Kingdom" part 1 and 2 notes tomorrow
Wednesday, March 9
Language Arts
Book Project Presentations
Social Studies
WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 1 & 2 Notes Quiz
Book Project Presentations
Social Studies
WHSW "African Kingdom" Part 1 & 2 Notes Quiz
Thursday, March 10
Language Arts EOG Skills Assessment
MobyMax (Reading Literature, Reading Informational, Test Prep
Book Project Presentations
MobyMax (Reading Literature, Reading Informational, Test Prep
Book Project Presentations
Friday, March 11
Ice Skating Field Trip
Monday, March 14
Complete Book Projects
MobyMax (Reading Literature, Reading Informational, Test Prep)
Discuss and review Geographic Features of Africa & the importance of Lakes and Rivers in Africa
MobyMax (Reading Literature, Reading Informational, Test Prep)
Discuss and review Geographic Features of Africa & the importance of Lakes and Rivers in Africa
Tuesday, March 15
MobyMax (students should have completed 3 activities under the given topics)
Review of poetry elements and literary devices commonly used in poetry - write any unfamiliar terms in your ISN as we discuss
Poetry Scavenger Hunt (on Weebly Site) --> Fill in the Graphic Organizer (downloadable from scavenger hunt) as you read about each of the poets and their work.
Review of poetry elements and literary devices commonly used in poetry - write any unfamiliar terms in your ISN as we discuss
Poetry Scavenger Hunt (on Weebly Site) --> Fill in the Graphic Organizer (downloadable from scavenger hunt) as you read about each of the poets and their work.
Wednesday, March 16
MobyMax
Complete Poetry Scavenger Hunt (Keep your graphic organizer...you'll need it for the next step)
Complete Poetry Scavenger Hunt (Keep your graphic organizer...you'll need it for the next step)
Thursday, March 17
Poetry Scavenger Hunt --> Work on Google Slides presentation about your chosen poet and their poetry. #3 & #4 under Process...Follow directions
Africa Natural Resources Activity --> Weebly Social Studies
African Movement: Early History Activity --> Weebly Social Studies
**Write answers for these in your ISN
Africa Natural Resources Activity --> Weebly Social Studies
African Movement: Early History Activity --> Weebly Social Studies
**Write answers for these in your ISN
Friday, March 18
SUBSTITUTE
"Africa" Reading Passage--> Flag and annotate
Make sure the following activities are completed in your ISN--> "Africa Natural Resources" and "African Movement: Early History"
Worked on Poetry Google Slides presentation (Due Wednesday)
"Africa" Reading Passage--> Flag and annotate
Make sure the following activities are completed in your ISN--> "Africa Natural Resources" and "African Movement: Early History"
Worked on Poetry Google Slides presentation (Due Wednesday)
Monday, April 4
Read "Stray" By Cynthia Rylant pg 24.27 Literature book THEN answer questions 1-8 on pg 28
"Stray" by Cynthia Rylant | |
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Complete "Inference Activities" 1-5 found on my Weebly Language Arts Page
Push and Pull Factors PowerPoint (Take notes in ISN) --> PowerPoint is found under Africa on the Social Studies Page
Bantu Push and Pull Factors --> Graphic organizer and Bantu Migration Presentation are found under Africa on my Social Studies Weebly page
Tuesday, April 5
Guidance Visit to Discuss Registration for Next Year
Antagonist/Protagonist Review
Antagonist/Protagonist Anchor Chart in ISN
Antagonist/Protagonist Review
Antagonist/Protagonist Anchor Chart in ISN
Wednesday, April 6
Literature Book "The Homecoming" by Laurence Yep pgs. 31-37 --> Complete Plot Graph (Graphic Organizer) using the story
Bantu Migrations Activity
Bantu Migrations Activity
Thursday, April 7
Read "The Homecoming" together and discussed plot graph
Complete Characterization activity using "The Homecoming"
Reviewed Bantu Migrations activity and placed in SS ISN
Complete Mansa Musa Activity and turn in to packet
Complete Characterization activity using "The Homecoming"
Reviewed Bantu Migrations activity and placed in SS ISN
Complete Mansa Musa Activity and turn in to packet
Friday, April 8
"The Homecoming" and Plot Elements Quiz
Moby Max
African Kingdom's Activities and Place in your SS ISN:
Great Zimbabwe
Axum
Kush
Swahili Coast
Ghana
Moby Max
African Kingdom's Activities and Place in your SS ISN:
Great Zimbabwe
Axum
Kush
Swahili Coast
Ghana
Monday, April 11
"The Importance of Muhammad Ali" Reading Passage and Questions
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Pre-Reading Research...Students will present the information they gathered tomorrow (Small Group)
Africa Test Wednesday
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Pre-Reading Research...Students will present the information they gathered tomorrow (Small Group)
Africa Test Wednesday
Tuesday, April 12
Conflict Anchor Chart in Language Arts ISN
Groups present information on topics related to The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Africa Test Thursday
Each student was given a large index card to write important information from their ISN relating to Africa. They should use the front and the back. They will be able to bring this as a "cheat sheet" with them to take the test.
Africa Test Thursday
Each student was given a large index card to write important information from their ISN relating to Africa. They should use the front and the back. They will be able to bring this as a "cheat sheet" with them to take the test.
Wednesday, April 13
EOG Review Packet--> Complete "The Charge of the Light Brigade", "Major Barbara" and "The True Father of Baseball"
Review previous EOG practice passages
Work on Cheat Sheet for Africa Test tomorrow
Review previous EOG practice passages
Work on Cheat Sheet for Africa Test tomorrow
Thursday, April 14
Africa Test
Complete EOG Review Packet (Do all remaining passages) and turn in to front
Complete EOG Review Packet (Do all remaining passages) and turn in to front
Friday, April 15
Watched a movie to mark the end of Africa unit
Students completed EOG review packet
Students completed EOG review packet
Monday, April 18
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapter 1
Complete Chapter 1 questions and place in your ISN
Fill in Conflict Graphic Organizer as you read the book (due at end of novel) Keep in your ISN
PowerPoint "All About the Indus River --> Take notes in SS ISN
Complete Chapter 1 questions and place in your ISN
Fill in Conflict Graphic Organizer as you read the book (due at end of novel) Keep in your ISN
PowerPoint "All About the Indus River --> Take notes in SS ISN
Tuesday, April 19
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapter 2
Complete Chapter 2 questions and place in your ISN
"What is Hinduism?" Reading passage and questions. Complete and turn in to packet at front.
WHSW "Ancient India" --> Read and complete graphic organizer
Make sure EOG packet is completed and turned in.
Complete Chapter 2 questions and place in your ISN
"What is Hinduism?" Reading passage and questions. Complete and turn in to packet at front.
WHSW "Ancient India" --> Read and complete graphic organizer
Make sure EOG packet is completed and turned in.
Wednesday, April 20
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapter 3
Complete Chapter 3 questions and place in your ISN
"What is Buddhism"" Reading passagea and questions. Complete and turn in to packet at front
Color India map and place it in your SS ISN
Complete Chapter 3 questions and place in your ISN
"What is Buddhism"" Reading passagea and questions. Complete and turn in to packet at front
Color India map and place it in your SS ISN
Monday, May 9
Finished watching The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Dynastic Cycle Activity --> This is found on my SS Weebly. The Directions are the Dynastic Cycle file and the link to the information is found by clicking on the button "Dynastic Cycle". Complete for homework if not completed in class.
Dynastic Cycle Activity --> This is found on my SS Weebly. The Directions are the Dynastic Cycle file and the link to the information is found by clicking on the button "Dynastic Cycle". Complete for homework if not completed in class.