7th Grade--12/3

Today students worked in groups on the introductory lesson for the utopia unit. These lessons can be found on Schoology and were leveled based on the results of the utopia preassessment. After that, students had the last 10-15 minutes of class to read the mentor text for this unit and respond to the discussion question on Schoology.

Due tomorrow...

-WM note cards

-WM handout

Long term due dates...

-WM test on 12/5

-Utopia mentor text question due on 12/5

8th Grade--12/3

Today we discussed the different elements of persuasive and argumentative writing, looking at a powerpoint that highlights these elements. Next, students began to read the mentor texts and respond to the discussion questions on Schoology.

Due tomorrow...

-None

 

Long term due dates...

-WM Test on 12/5

-Persuasive & Argumentative Mentor Text Questions on 12/6

7th Grade--12/2

Today we discussed the WordMasters tests and I responded to student questions and concerns. Next, we went over an instructional lesson on solving analogies.

Due tomorrow...

-None

Long term due dates...

-WM note cards due on 12/4

-WM handout due on 12/4

-WM test on 12/5

8th Grade--12/2

Today we continued reading and recall for our gender reversed stories and our person-action-person stories.

Due tomorrow...

-WM note cards

-WM handout

 

Long term due dates...

-WM Test on 12/5

7th Grade--11/26

Students had the period to work on their WM notecards and handouts. The handouts are available below in the three levels.

IDENTIFYING (If you got a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 out of 11 on the WM preassessment)
DISCOVERING (If you got a 7, 8, or 9 out of 11 on the WM preassessment)
GENERATING (If you got a 10 or 11 out of 11 on the WM preassessment)

Due Monday...

-None

Long term due dates...

-WM note cards due on 12/4

-WM handout due on 12/4

-WM test on 12/5

8th Grade--11/26

Today students had the period to work on WM work. The handouts can be found be clicking on the appropriate level below. They're also available on Schoology.

IDENTIFYING
DISCOVERING
GENERATING

Due Monday...

-None

 

Long term due dates...

-WM note cards due on 12/3

-WM handout due on 12/3

-WM Test on 12/5

7th Grade--11/25

Today students took the grammar test for trimester #1. They also took a preassessment for WordMasters to assess their understanding of the vocabulary and analogies. This will determine their preparatory worksheet for the test, and it will also guide my instruction of analogies next week.

Due tomorrow...

-Bring notecards to class

Long term due dates...

-WM note cards due on 12/4

-WM handout due on 12/4

-WM test on 12/5