Monday, February 29, 2016

Today in class, we played a Kahoot review game, and went over the reading questions for chapters 11-15.  Answer Key  I also collected the book report notes so that I can give students feedback on Wednesday.

Tonight's homework:
-Study for Chapter 11-15 quiz
-Work on book report

Enjoy the day off tomorrow!

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Hello everyone, hope that you are enjoying your weekend so far!  Friday was used as a bit of a catch-up day.  Students finished up their test corrections, made up any Do Now class work assignments that they missed, and worked together to answer any reading questions that were not completed.  If all of this was finished, students worked on their book report notes.

Weekend Homework:
-Read Chapter 15 and answer questions
-Complete book report notes


**Book Report due on Monday March 7

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Today students were given a chance to revise and improve their short answer question responses from their Chapter 1-10 test.  I saw a lot of improvement!

Tonight's Homework:

  • Make sure that you have read all the way up to chapter 14 and answered all of the questions in your reading packet.  We will read chapter 15 together tomorrow in class. 
  • Read Book Report book
  • Start working on Book Report Notes Sheet - due Monday 2/29

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Today in class, students did a self-assessment of their Witch of Blackbird Pond Reading Question Packets.  Then, we reviewed the elements of a quality short-answer question answer, and looked at some student examples.  Students will get their tests back tomorrow, and will use what we reviewed today to revise two of their answers.

Tonight's Homework:

  • Read Chapter 14 and answer questions
  • Continue reading book for book report - Notes due Monday

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tonight's homework:

-Read chapter 13 and answer questions
-Vocabulary quiz corrections due tomorrow

Monday, February 22, 2016

Welcome back! Today in class, we refreshed everyone's memories and reviewed chapter 11. Students got back their vocabulary quizzes and we went over the directions for corrections (picture posted below). I also checked everyone's book reports and collected the vocabulary that was done over vacation. Busy day!

Tonight's homework:
Read chapter 12 and answer questions
Vocabulary quiz chapter 8-14 due Wednesday


Thursday, February 11, 2016

Tonight's Homework:
Read Ch. 11 and answer questions
Bring in book for biography/autobiography/memoir project tomorrow
Vocabulary chapters 16-21 due Monday after vacation - paper only!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Snow Day Update

Hello everyone, hope you are enjoying the surprise long weekend!

  • The chapter 8-14 vocabulary quiz that was scheduled for Friday will now take place on Monday.  
  • The comprehension test that was scheduled for Monday will now take place on Wednesday.  I will be available after school on Tuesday for students that would like some extra help preparing for this test.  

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Tonight's Homework:
-The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ch. 9 Read and answer questions
-Get book report assignment sheet signed
-Study for Vocabulary quiz Ch. 8-14!
-Brainstorm about book report topic - book due by Monday!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

We have spent the last few days working on character charts in groups. Students have come up with some very unique and creative designs! Take a look at my Twitter account (link to the right) to see some pictures!

Tonight's homework: 
-Read chapter 8 and answer questions 
-start thinking about who you want to read about for your Diversity biography/autobiography/memoir project. 

Students will get the guidelines and rubric for their project tomorrow in class. 

**vocabulary chapters 8-14 quiz Friday 
**reading comprehension chapters 1-10 test Monday