Class work and homework |
May |
| May 1 |
Class work: Students evaluated a sample connection together using the rubric. There is more understanding and agreement about how to grade the connections now. Then we discussed the metaphor in the power point. Next we learned about how some adjectives can also be pronouns. Finally we went over the rules for forming verb tenses. We used our new resource page to practice. Mrs. Nicholas read part of a poem to perdiod two but was not able to finish it.
Homework:A connection is due from R/S reading. Grammar 4.6 is due on Monday. |
| May 4 |
Class work:Students recorded the Language Usage MAP results on their charts and graphs. Then we graded Grammar 4.6. Finally, Mrs. Nicholas introduced a novel that we will be reading in class entitled The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli. We discussed the use of figurative language in the title. The author used allusion in the title as she alluded to another familiar text when naming the book.
Homework:Connection |
| May 5 |
Class work:Today we finished reading the first chapter of the book The Door in the Wall.There were many new words in the text and we discussed how people used different pronouns back in the Middle Ages. We learned that this story took place during the time of Edward the III. Then we began to complete a map of the United Kingdom.
Homework:Finish the map tonight. It is due tomorrow. Four connections are due tomorrow. |
| May 6 |
Class work:We reviewed the components of the map and discussed the setting of the book. We graded the connections for the last week using the connection rubric. We read chapter two in groups.
Homework:Grammar 4.7 |
| May 7 |
Class work:Today we graded our grammar worksheet and recorded the scores. Next we used team talk to discuss chapter two. We read chapter three in our paired reading group.
Homework:Many students did not read in their R/S. Students are still responsible for reading recording a response. |
| May 8 |
Class work:Today we team talked for chapter three. Then we read chapter four in groups. We talked about the theme of doors and how the friar is teaching Robin to see opportunities around him.
Homework:connection |
| May 11 |
Class work:Today we completed chapter four and worked in groups for team talk. Then we started chapter five of the book The Door in the Wall.
Homework:connection |
| May 12 |
Class work:Today we finished reading chapter five and six in the book we are reading.
Homework: no connection |
| May 13 |
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Homework:Grammar 4.8 |
| May 14 |
Class work:Today we graded Grammar 4.8. Then students finished reading chapter seven in the book. Some students were able to begin work on an activity making illuminated letters.
Homework:No homework unless you need to finish reading chapter seven. |
| May 15 |
Class work:Today we started class with team talk for chapter seven. This is a comprehension procedure that allows us to discuss a written text for the purpose of checking comprehension. Then Mrs. Nicholas questioned individual members of groups to determine how successful we were at understanding the chapter as groups.While she questioned individuals privately the rest of us read chapter 8. The book is getting exciting now as Sir Peter's castle is attacked.
Homework:No homework. Neon field trip is Monday. |
| May 18 |
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| May 19 |
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| May 20 |
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| May 21 |
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| May 22 |
Teacher Planning Day
NO SCHOOL!
Have a great and safe summer. |
