Welcome! This is the page to check your weekly assignments. Though I try to
have it ready by Friday, it may change during the week. PLEASE check this page
often to keep up to date.
***6th next reading log due:
***7th next reading log due:
***All vocabulary tests are on THURS. FEB.16 due to conferences
MON. FEB.13
6RDG: Answer first reading questions about "Gaston"
7RDG: "CODE ORANGE" CH.7 pp.74-83
CORE: MSA Lesson #3
TUE. FEB.14
6RDG: Second reading of "Gaston" and write 2nd reading questions
7RDG: "CODE ORANGE" CH.6-7 project: Cell Invasion By A Virus
***Due next Tuesday, FEB. 21
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study when done
WED. FEB.15: 3 hour early dismissal due to conferences
6RDG: Media center day
7RDG: Media center day
CORE: Academic Day; read; study; work
THU. FEB.16: 3 hour early dismissal due to conferences
6RDG: Vocabulary #8 test
7RDG: Vocabulary #7 test
CORE: Academic Day; read; study; work
FRI. Feb.17: NO SCHOOL - Conference Day
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MON. FEB.6
6RDG: Start lesson #8 vocabulary words and definitions
7RDG: Start lesson #7 vocabulary words (due THURS); finish "CODE ORANGE" class
work from Friday; leftover time can work on project
CORE: MSA Lesson #2
***Both vocabulary tests are on THURSDAY, FEB. 16 due to conferences
TUE. FEB.7
6RDG: Lesson #8 vocabulary class work; ***"The Veldt" final paper due
7RDG: Lesson #7 vocabulary class work; ***Virus/Bacteria project due
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study when done
WED. FEB.8
6RDG: Lesson #8 vocabulary workbook activity
7RDG: Lesson #7 vocabulary workbook activity
CORE: Academic Day: do homework; class work; read; study
THU. FEB.9
6RDG: Start "Gaston" short story for shared inquiry; pass out activity sheet
and do pre-reading question; do first reading
7RDG: "CODE ORANGE" CH.6 pp.60-73
FRI. FEB.10***MID-YEAR SOCIAL--Shortened Classes changed plans
6RDG: Free reading ime
7RDG: "CODE ORANGE" fill in prediction sheet and free read
CORE: Brainteaser questions
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MON. JAN.30
6RDG: Interpreting Words activity for "The Veldt"
7RDG: "Code Orange" CH.3 in class
CORE: MSA Lesson #1
TUE. JAN.31
6RDG: Shared Inquiry day - participation expected; class work
7RDG: "Code Orange" CH.4 in class
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study after
WED. FEB.1
6RDG: Creative Writing Day #1 in class for "The Veldt"
7RDG: "Code Orange" CH.5 in class
CORE: Academic Day: do homework, class work; read; study.
THU. FEB.2
6RDG: Creative Writing #2 in class for "The Veldt"
7RDG: The story so far...class work activity sheet and review
CORE: Critical thinking activities; read/study after
FRI. FEB.3
6RDG: Start "The Veldt" final project in class; due TUE. FEB.7
7RDG: Start CH.3-5 project: Cell vs. Bacteria poster, due TUE. FEB.7
CORE: Critical thinking activity; read/study after
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MON. JAN.23: NO SCHOOL - teacher work day
TUE. JAN.24
6RDG: Start 1st Shared Inquiry: Student Questions
7RDG: CH.1-2 vocabulary; catch up new students; new logs go out
CORE: Letter home; introduction; reading activity
WED. JAN.25
6RDG: 2nd reading of "The Veldt" (on CD, if possible)
7RDG: Disease activity; record transfers
CORE: Unusual paragraph activity; read/study
THU. JAN.26
6RDG: Finish blue packet about "The Veldt"
7RDG: Finish disease activity - determine source(s); apply to CH.1-2
CORE: Write own lipogram activity; read/study
FRI. JAN.27
6RDG: Lesson #7 vocab. test; free reading time
7RDG: Lesson #6 vocab. test; free reading time
CORE: Critical thinking activity in class
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MON. JAN.16: No School - holiday
TUE. JAN.17-Substitute
6RDG: Start lesson 7 vocabulary words
7RDG: Start lesson 6 vocabulary words - sheet due Thursday
CORE: Activity sheet; read/study after
WED. JAN.18-Substitute
6RDG: Vocabulary worksheet as class work
7RDG: Vocabulary worksheet as class work
CORE: Academic Day; read; study; work
THU. JAN.19-Substitute
6RDG: Vocabulary workbook lesson 7A7B7C in class
7RDG: Vocabulary workbook lesson 6A6B6C in class
CORE: Activity sheet; read; study; work
FRI. JAN.20: LAST DAY OF THE SECOND QUARTER
6RDG: Catch up absences; study vocabulary
7RDG: Catch up absences; study vocabulary
CORE: Academic Day to catch up work before the end of the quarter
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MON. JAN.9
6RDG: Start "The Veldt" with a writing activity in class
7RDG: Start "Code Orange" with group discussion in class
CORE: MAS Lesson #7 in class
TUE. JAN.10
6RDG: First reading of "The Veldt" - mark questions in class
7RDG: Read CH.1-2 in class; mark both worksheets
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study/do work after
WED. JAN.11
6RDG: Continue first reading as above
7RDG: Continue CH.1-2 and fill in sheets
CORE: Academic Day - read, study, do homework or class work
THU. JAN.12
6RDG: "The Veldt" vocabulary day; classwork activity
7RDG: CH.1-2 discussion and book vocabulary review
CORE: Puzzle activities; critical thinking skills; read/study/work after
FRI. JAN.13
6RDG: Lesson #6 vocabulary test
7RDG: Lesson #5 vocabulary test
CORE: Logic practice; read/study/work after
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MON. JAN.2
6RDG: Start Lesson #6 vocabulary; test on Jan. 13
7RDG: Start Lesson #5 vocabulary; test on Jan. 13 (due WED. JAN.4)
CORE: MSA Lesson #6
TUE. JAN.3
6RDG: Key Word Activity Master sheet as class work
7RDG: Vocabulary guided practice and practice sheet in class
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study after
WED. JAN.4
6RDG: Vocabulary notebook work 6A,B,C in class
7RDG: Vocabulary notebook work 5A,B,C in class (hmwk due)
CORE: Academic Day-read, study, do homework or class work
THU. JAN.5
6RDG: Independent reading and vocabulary study day
7RDG: Vocabulary worksheet in class
CORE: Puzzle activities; critical thinking; read/study after
FRI. JAN.6
6RDG: Media Center
7RDG: Media Center
CORE: Logic practice; read/study after
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MON. DEC.19
6RDG: Finish portfolio work; silent reading day; collect rdg. logs
7RDG: Finish portfolio work; silent reading day - ***HERO Paper due
-collect rdg. logs
CORE: MSA Lesson #5
TUE. DEC.20
6RDG: Reading activity in class; no homework
7RDG: Reading activity in class; no homework
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study after
WED. DEC.21***SUBSTITUTE DAY***
6RDG: Current Events Day
7RDG: Current Events Day
CORE: Academic Day - read/study/do homework or class work quietly
THU. DEC.22
6RDG: Vocabulary activity and Big 6 work
7RDG: Directions activities; critical thinking/reading puzzles
CORE: Puzzle activities; critical thinking; read/study after
FRI. DEC.23
6RDG: Catch up day; holiday activities
7RDG: Catch up day; holiday activities
CORE: Holiday activities
May your Holiday Season and Winter Break be joyful, peaceful and restful!
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***6th research paper due FRIDAY DEC.16***
MON. DEC.12
6RDG: Vocabulary quiz for lesson 5; work on draft or read quietly
7RDG: How have you hero ideas changed? -finish from beginning of the
unit; discuss in class
CORE: MSA Lesson #4
TUE. DEC.13
6RDG: Word Work - class work on dictionary use
7RDG: Hero paper: Who is your Hero? ***DUE: Mon. Dec.19***
Start in class; collect drafts; work tomorrow in class
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study after
WED. DEC.14
6RDG: Finish and grade Word Work from yesterday; read quietly
7RDG: Continue Hero paper; take home today - due next Monday
CORE: Academic Day - read/study/do homework or class work
THU. DEC.15***Medieval Times Field Trip for 7th grade
6RDG: Current events with substitute
7RDG: No classes due to the field trip
CORE: No class due to the field trip
FRI. DEC.16
6RDG: Portfolio work for 2nd trimester
7RDG: Portfolio work for 2nd trimester
CORE: Puzzles or logic practice
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MON. DEC.5 ***Substitute Day***
6RDG: Logs due; next log due Dec.12; Weekly Reader activity in class
7RDG: Weekly Reader activity in class
CORE: MSA Lesson #3
TUE. DEC.6
6RDG: Computer lab for Environment Paper notes/research
***tentative due date Friday, Dec.16***
7RDG: "Hero" project due; begin presentations in class
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study after
WED. DEC.7***Remember Pearl Harbor and thank a Veteran!
6RDG: Computer lab - Day#2
7RDG: Continue presentations
CORE: Academic Day
THU. DEC.8
6RDG: Computer lab - Day#3
7RDG: Continue presentations
CORE: Puzzle activities/problem solving; read/study
FRI. DEC.9
6RDG: Last computer day
7RDG: Finish presentations; finish your own Hero page
CORE: Logical thinking practice; read/study when done
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MON. NOV.28
6RDG: Review and discuss Out of the Dust position paper; fix and return
tomorrow, if necessary; read quietly if passed.
7RDG: Read "Hero" CH.15-16/Epilogue; write questions; read quietly
CORE: MSA Lesson #2 in class; read/study after
TUE. NOV.29
6RDG: Start Lesson 5 vocabulary; test on Dec. 12 (Monday) due to research
next week for environment paper (starts next Tuesday)
7RDG: Finish "Hero" CH.15-16/Epilogue; begin discussion
CORE: Critical reading; solve mysteries; read/study
WED. NOV.30
6RDG: Lesson 5 vocabulary drill in class
7RDG: "Hero" discussion; turn in notebook notes
CORE: Academic Day; read/study
THU. DEC.1
6RDG: Lesson 5 workbook activity as class work
7RDG: Start "Hero" final project; select type; begin work; collect
CORE: Puzzle activities/problem solving; read/study
FRI. DEC.2
6RDG: Start environment research project; select topic & review process
***Tentative due date is Friday, Dec.16
7RDG: Pass out project work; work in class; take home; due Tuesday Dec. 6
CORE: 5 Brainteaser Activities; read/study
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MON. NOV.14
6RDG: Start Final Report on "Out Of The Dust" (due TUESDAY NOV.22)
7RDG: "Hero" CH.7-8 in class; questions; discuss
CORE: MSA Lesson #1; read/study after
TUE. NOV.15
6RDG: Continue final report
7RDG: "Hero" CH. 9-10 in class; questions; discuss (CH.4-9 quiz tomorrow)
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking skills
WED. NOV.16
6RDG: Continue final report
7RDG: "Hero" CH.11-12 in class; questions; discuss...***CH.4-9 quiz today
CORE: Academic Day; read, study, do hmwk or class work
THU. NOV.17***SUBSTITUTE DAY
6RDG: Continue final report; draft due tomorrow for peer editing
7RDG: "Hero" read CH.13in class; write questions (first class sheet)
CORE: Problem Solving activities/puzzles; read/study after
FRI. NOV.18***SUBSTITUTE DAY
6RDG: Continue final report; peer edit work on drafts; due TUESDAY, NOV.22
7RDG: "Hero" CH.13-finish; 2nd class sheet; discuss; write questions
CORE: Study period: read, do hmwk, do class work, study for tests quietly
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BEGINNING OF THE SECOND QUARTER
MON. NOV.7
6RDG: Read Winter 1935, do worksheet (as hmwk) and chart (as notes-clswk)
7RDG: Start "Hero" CH.1-2 in class; write questions
CORE: Expectations sheet (sign and return); do reading activity
TUE. NOV.8
6RDG: Read Spring 1935, do worksheet (as hmwk) and chart (as notes - clswk)
7RDG: "Hero" CH.3-4; write questions
CORE: Assign seats; paragraph activity; read/study when done
WED. NOV.9
6RDG: Read Summer/Autumn 1935; do Summer/Autumn chart for notes and Summer
homework sheet for Thursday.
7RDG: "Hero" CH.1-3 review and discussion; read CH.4 and do questions
quiz on CH.1-3 tomorrow
CORE: Room-reading activity; read/study when done
THU. NOV.10
6RDG: Checked/Discussed end of book
7RDG: "Hero" CH.4; write questions; discuss in class.
CORE: Not You Typical Dot-to-Dot (thinking/logic)(both sides)
FRI. NOV.11
6RDG: Complete the hist/sci charts; do bar graph activity (finish as hmwk,
if necessary)
7RDG: "Hero" CH.5-6, write questions, discuss in class
CORE: Solitaire Hangman (thinking/logic); read/study when done
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MON. OCT.31
6RDG: Media Center Day; do Autumn 1934 for Wednesday
7RDG: Media Center Day
CORE: MSA Lesson #8
TUE. NOV.1
6RDG: Summer 1934 quiz (book); do Summer grid (finish for hmwk, if not done)
7RDG: Reading day due to choir rehearsal taking many students
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading/thinking skills
WED. NOV.2
6RDG: Check Autumn 1934 sheet; take 1934 test (some time with book allowed)
7RDG: Current Events reading; study for vocabulary test tomorrow
CORE: Academic Day
THU. NOV.3
6RDG: Lesson 3 and 4 vocabulary test; read Winter 1935 and do sheet for Mon.
7RDG: Vocabulary test #4; reading time after
CORE: Problem solving activities and puzzles; read/study
FRI. NOV.4: ***NO SCHOOL: Professional Development Day***
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MON. OCT.24
6RDG: Vocab. Key Word Activity #4 in class
7RDG: Start lesson #4 vocab-due Wednesday; ***VOC. TEST NOV.3 (end of 1Q)
CORE: MSA Lesson #7
TUE. OCT.25
6RDG: Review Young Author's Contest; do Credibility Chart in class as notes;
read pp. 55-87 Summer 1934 and do sheet for Thursday (hmwk)
7RDG: Review Young Author's Contest; finish Lesson#4 vocab. from Monday
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical rdg/thinking
WED. OCT.26
6RDG: Do Summer Cred. Chart in class as notes; finish pp.55-87 for tomorrow
7RDG: Guided Practice and Keyword Activity for vocab. lesson #4 (clswk)
CORE: Academic Day
THU. OCT.27
6RDG: Check Summer 1934 sheet in class; start Winter 1935 reading pp.99-149
and do sheet for Monday
7RDG: Lesson #4 vocab. workbook 4A, 4B, 4C and review; done in class
CORE: Problem solving activities and puzzles; read/study
FRI. OCT.28***SUBSTITUTE DAY***
6RDG: Vocabulary Test; current events-Weekly Reader; read for logs
7RDG: Current Events-Weekly Reader; read for logs
CORE: Logic problems/Sudoku practice
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MON. OCT.17
6RDG: Log due; start Out of the Dust - pp.3-33 check sheet due Wednesday
7RDG: Second reading & notes; do story vocabulary sheet (in class)
CORE: MSA Lesson #6
TUE. OCT.18
6RDG: Start vocabulary lesson #4 words; test Oct. 28
7RDG: Shared Inquiry day - discuss and support review questions
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking skills; read/study
WED. OCT.19
6RDG: Comprehension Check sheet due; review/discuss in class
7RDG: Short story writing project - start in class; due Monday
CORE: Academic day
THU. OCT.20
6RDG: Finish Comprehension Check review/discussion; collect & grade
7RDG: Vocabulary test; current events reading in class
CORE: Problem solving activities and puzzles; read/study
FRI. OCT.21: NO SCHOOL
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MON. OCT.10
6RDG: Last day for computer lab notes on the Dust Bowl
7RDG: Review voc. test; start new vocabulary list (test THUR. OCT.20)
CORE: MSA Lesson #5
TUE. OCT.11
6RDG: Begin watching "Surviving the Dust Bowl" in class; answer review q's
7RDG: Vocabulary workbook 3A/3B in class
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking; read/study
WED. OCT.12
6RDG: Finish watching "Surviving the Dust Bowl" in class; answer review q's
7RDG: Vocabulary guided practice and worksheet in class; test Oct. 20
CORE: Academic day - do work for other teachers; read/work in class
THU. OCT.13
6RDG: Vocabulary practice sheet in class; test tomorrow.
7RDG: Start second shared inquiry reading: Thank You, Ma'am in lit. text
Do the pre-reading and first reading activities
CORE: Problem solving activities and puzzles
FRI. OCT.14
6RDG: Vocabulary test; review dust bowl notes and video notes; discuss.
7RDG: Sharing questions activity on Thank You, Ma'am.
CORE: Brainteaser activity and reading/study day
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MON. OCT.3
6RDG: Start new vocabulary words (test in two weeks); review last test;
finish class writing assignment (take home if necessary); collect logs
7RDG: Collect evaluative essay assignment/project; finish vocab. class work;
finish portfolios
CORE: MSA lesson #4
TUE. OCT.4
6RDG: Vocab. practice 3A, 3B, 3C as class work.
7RDG: Vocabulary guided practice; vocab. workbook review pp.15-16
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking; read/study
WED. OCT.5
6RDG: Start Dust Bowl research in comp. lab - 1st day (3 days total)
7RDG: Vocabulary review sheet and vocabulary crossword review
CORE: Academic day - finish work for/from other teachers
THU. OCT.6
6RDG: Continue Dust Bowl research - 2nd day (3 days total)
7RDG: Current Events activity - reading
CORE: Visual problem solving
FRI. OCT.7: Substitute Day
6RDG: Finish Dust Bowl research; directions given for finishing at home (if
needed) - last day (3 total)
7RDG: Current Events activity - reading
CORE: Brainteaser; free read/study period; catch up work
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MON. SEPT.26
6RDG: Slideshow/Power Point on enivironment; grocery bag writing activity;
view "mockumentary" about "Plastic Bag." Also view/discuss the Pacific
Garbage Patch.
***This will take two or more days***
***reading log due today***
7RDG: Shared Inquiry question for review and discussion in class
***reading log due - next log due Monday,Oct.17***
CORE: MSA Lesson number three
TUE. SEPT.27
6RDG: Continue Monday's lesson
7RDG: Continue Shared Inquiry discussion
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking; read/study
WED. SEPT.28
6RDG: Written evaluation on environment - start as class work; finish Fri.
7RDG: Evaluative writing exercise on Harrison Bergeron shared inquiry
***Start in class; due MONDAY as a project grade***
CORE: Academic Day; read/study
THU. SEPT.29: NO SCHOOL
FRI. SEPT.30
6RDG: Vocabulary test; finish any leftover material from the week; read
7RDG: Vocabulary exercise 1A, 1B and 1C in class; graded; read for logs
CORE: Brainteaser activity; study hall
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***CHANGES MADE***
MON. SEPT.19
6RDG: Review vocabulary test; start Vocab.#2 words/definitions; review
portfolios (if time)
7RDG: Finish Sharing Questions from Friday
***Voc. study log due Friday; voc. test Friday***
CORE: MSA Practice lesson #2
TUE. SEPT.20
6RDG: Media Center Day; catch up work, if time allows
7RDG: Media Center Day; catch up work, if time allows
CORE: Solve mysteries; critical reading and thinking; read/study
WED. SEPT.21
6RDG: *Picture Day-6th grade pictures may take some/all class time; finish
portfolios; start voc. EX1A, if time allows.
7RDG: Finish voc. EX1C and grade/collect; do reading vocabulary lesson (HB)
CORE: Academic day; read/study
THU. SEPT.22
6RDG: Pre-reading activities: Review/Discuss what human impact on the
environment means; class definition/discuss and class list of examples
7RDG: Need to review vocabulary and study for test tomorrow.
CORE: Critical thinking/Problem Solving activities
FRI. SEPT.23
6RDG: "Duck and cover" drill followed by evacuation drill; do vocabulary
exercise 1A (and 1B, if time allows)
7RDG: Vocabulary test; vocabulary study log due. Session#3: start second
reading.
CORE: Brainteaser activity; SSR; read/study; do homework or class work
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MON. SEPT.12
6RDG: Computer Lab Orientation day - Media Center Orientation
7RDG: Start vocab. lesson #1-complete classical roots sheet. Also do the
surveys/sheets for addition to the reading portfolio
CORE: MSA practice - lesson #1
TUE. SEPT.13
6RDG: Finish DRP test; read quietly; study for vocab. quiz Friday
7RDG: Vocab. study skills sheets (one must be done as hmwk)
CORE: Solve mysteries; read.
WED. SEPT.14
6RDG: Start reading portfolio work; read quietly when done
7RDG: Vocab. EX.1A (clswk); Harrison Bergeron Session#1: pre-read activity
CORE: Academic Day
THU. SEPT.15
6RDG: Finish portfolio (if necessary); vocab. activity sheet (clswk); study
7RDG: Vocab. EX.1B(clswk); H. Bergeron Session#1 con't: read story aloud first
time; write questions.
and text vocabulary
CORE: Critical Thinking activity; read/work after
FRI. SEPT.16
6RDG: Vocabulary test; collect and review (if time); read quietly
7RDG: Vocab. EX.1C (clswk); H. Bergeron Session#2: Sharing Questions; discuss
CORE: SSR, brain teaser activity; study hall to catch up work.
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MON. SEPT.5 Labor Day - no school!
TUE. SEPT.6
6RDG: Start vocab. lesson #1 in class
7RDG: Poems Day#2-alike groups discuss poem/mix groups begin discussion
CORE: Solve mysteries; read.
WED. SEPT.7
6RDG: Finish vocab#1; take home as hmwk if not done.
7RDG: Computer lab training; finish mixed group discussion, if time
CORE: Make-up day; work on academics from rdg or other classes.
THU. SEPT.8
6RDG: Start DRP reading test
7RDG: Finish group discussion; answer follow-up activity sheet
CORE: Critical Thinking activity; read quietly after
FRI. SEPT.9
6RDG: Finish DRP reading test; computer/media orientation moved to Monday.
7RDG: Discuss follow-up activity; discuss answers; discuss "argument"
CORE: Study hall; SSR time; brain teasers; catch up work.
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MON. No school due to Hurricane Irene
TUE. AUG.30
6RDG: Review syllabus; send home for signature. Get-to-know-you activity.
7RDG: Review syllabus; send home for signature. Get-to-know-you activity.
CORE: Review syllabus; send home for signature. Reading/Language activity.
WED. AUG.31
6RDG: Collect signatures. Continue introductory activities.
7RDG: Collect signatures. Start dictionary activity in class.
CORE: Collect signatures. Reading/Analyzing a paragraph.
THU. SEPT.1
6RDG: CHANGE: Context Clues class work to assist vocab. work
7RDG: Finish dictionary activity; create own entry - in class.
CORE: Create own writing product in the style of yesterday's paragraph.
FRI. SEPT.2
6RDG: CHANGE: Finish Context Clues class work; do/explain sample reading log
Rdg. log due: Mon. Sept.12
7RDG: Start 3 Poems activity about being a middle school student
Rdg. log due: Mon. Sept.26
CORE: Share/Discuss paragraph products in class.
