Today we continued reading and discussing the short story,  "Rikki Tikki Tavi".

Tonight's Homework:
-Finish reading "Rikki Tikki Tavi"
-Study for vocabulary quiz

"Rikki Tikki Tavi" Vocabulary Answer Key
"Rikki Tikki Tavi" Text
"Rikki Tikki Tavi" audio book

Today in class, we went over the vocabulary and the first page of the characterization charts.  Students then worked in groups on their characterization charts.  We will have a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday - this will be the last quiz grade of this quarter, so study hard!

Tonight's Homework:
Nag & Nagaina Characterization Chart (P. 2)
Study for Vocabulary Quiz

Tonight's HW: 

-Complete Rikki Tikki Characterization Chart - First page only!

-Complete vocabulary packet - ALL

     **Add #9 Cunning & #10 Consolation

Today, students began reading "Rikki Tikki Tavi" and filling in a characterization chart.

Tonight's HW:
Read "Rikki Tikki Tavi" to bottom of page 793
Complete "Rikki Tikki Tavi" Characterization Chart (First page only!)

Rikki Tikki Tavi Characterization Chart
Rikki Tikki Tavi Text
Rikki Tikki Tavi Audiobook

Today, students took notes on Characterization.  We also watched a short video biography on Rudyard Kipling, the author of the next story that we will be reading.

Students also brought in their beautiful Theme in a Bottle Projects today - they're taking over my room!

Tonight's HW: Finish Book Report Letter - Must be submitted by 9:00 tonight

Today, students were introduced to our next short story, "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling.  We did an anticipation guide and had a bit of discussion about some of the key themes from the story.  Then, students began filling out their vocabulary charts.

Tonight's Homework:
Complete Vocabulary Chart #1-8 using words from the textbook.
Only fill in:
-Word
-Definition
-Part of speech
-Illustration

Textbook Page with Vocabulary words
Vocabulary Chart

On Friday, students took their Chapter 8 Grammar Test on the four types of sentences, Subject & Predicate, and sentence fragments.  These grades have been posted on Aspen.  Most students did very well, but I will be offering retakes on Thursday of next week.  I will also be available on Wednesday for extra help preparing for this retake.

Weekend Homework:
-Final Draft of Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment due Sunday by 9:00 PM
-Finish reading book for book report - will be given time to work on project in class on Monday

Today, students peer edited and revised their Patient Zero Ending rough drafts.  We also went over the study guide for tomorrow's test.  I posted a few links on Google Classroom to helpful videos and notes that students can use to study at home.

Tonight's Homework:  Study!!

Today in English, I introduced students to my "Banned Word Wall".  The first words we are adding to this list are Good and Bad.  We discussed how these words do not give enough information, and then students revised their Patient Zero endings by taking out any usage of these two words.

We also went over last night's homework, and the test coming up on Friday.  This test will be on the four sentence types, Subject & Predicate, and sentence fragments.

Tonight's HW: Sentence types, Subject & Predicate, and Sentence Fragments Test Study Guide

Today, we reviewed subject, predicate, and identifying fragments.  Then, students were given time to work in groups on their Patient Zero theme worksheet because many had trouble with it over the weekend.

Tonight's Homework:  Grammar Practice Worksheet - Subject, Predicate & Fragments

Today in class, students read an article that delves into the hidden messages and themes of the movie Beauty and the Beast.  We then transitioned into talking about the themes of Patient Zero, and students worked in groups to find the themes and main idea.

We also went over expectations for the Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment, and the first book report project.  The assignment sheets for both of these are posted below.

Homework:
-- Patient Zero Theme worksheet
--  Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment - Rough draft due Tuesday
      **Should be "turned in" on Google Classroom by 9:00 or will be considered late**


Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment Brainstorming Sheets
Book Report #1: Theme in a Bottle


Patient Zero Theme Worksheet

Today was our last day writing in the library.  Tomorrow we will be wrapping up Patient Zero so that we can start out next short story on Tuesday.

Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignments should be submitted on Google Classroom by Monday  at 9:00 PM!!!

Today in ELA, we continued writing our Patient Zero endings in the library.  Everyone has been working very hard.  Some students shared what they have written so far with the rest of the class.

I have started reading through what students have written so far, and I have been so impressed with their creativity and ability to capture the narrator's voice.  If you have not gotten a chance to read your child's assignment yet, ask them about it!  I am sure that you will be just as blown away as I am.

Today, students began writing their creative endings for Patient Zero in the library.  Students should be working on these at home as well.

Today we went over the directions and expectations for our Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment.  We will be working on this in class for a few days this week, but students should also be working on it at home.  The assignment will be done completely on Google Classroom - there is no need to print anything.

Tonight's HW: Finish Point of View Brainstorming Sheet

Today in ELA, we discussed and continued reading our short story, "Patient Zero".

Tonight's Homework:  Finish reading Patient Zero and complete Patient Zero Inference Chart that we started in class earlier this week.