2/27

Today we recapped yesterday, then moved forward in the book to begin chapter 3.  I modeled how good readers, stop and check for understanding, take notes and make connections.  We read the first two pages.  If you missed class, it will be important to be sure you can answer all the questions on the worksheet for chapter 2.

HW: Complete paragraph on separate sheet of paper explained on the assignment sheet here.

2/26

We discussed chapter 2 at length today. Using the worksheet from yesterday (see locker for handout).

HW:read read read

2/25/13

Today we discussed the two chapter 2 quizzes then more of the chapter.  I handed out new worksheets for chapter two that beg us to look closely at the text. Click locker link to the right for this handout.
HW: Reread chapter two marking hints that London gives that Buck is adapting to his new environment (page numbers will be helpful). You may record this time on your logs.

2/22

Periods 8 and 9 we finished up discussion of chapter 1.
HW:REad/Log/Post it  150 minutes due on Monday.

2/21/13

We continued discussion of chapter 1 today in period 3.  Periods 8 and 9 took a quiz on chapter 2--see me to make this up.
HW: Read/Log/Post it 150 minutes due on Monday.

2/20

Today we took a quiz on chapter 2 and continued discussion of the worksheet.  The morning class will continue that discussion tomorrow in class.  HW: read/log/post it

2/19

Today we read for 10 minutes, logged time and turned in logs from last week.  New logs will be dated 2/19-2/25 and will need 150 minutes.
We then began our discussion of ch 1 using the worksheet and work completed on Friday.

HW: Finish ch II (started in math class) and worksheet ch 2.  Quiz in class tomorrow.
READ LOG/POST-IT TOO.

2/15

Today we read for 10 minutes post-its focused on new vocal words.  We then split into our partnerships and work don assigned questions.  We then shared with the large group.  We will have  to finish our discussion on Tuesday.  It is exciting to see a try learning community at work.  I love watching you push each other.  Keep up the good work.  Don't forget logs are due on Tuesday. 150 minutes of time are expected:)
Enjoy your extra day off!

Gabby: focus on questions 2 b., 4, and 8.  We are going to share our thoughts as  large group on Tuesday.  Have an awesome weekend.

2/14

We read for 10 minutes today post-its should be centered around new vocab words you notice as you read.  We then split into partnerships to discuss yesterday's quiz and to discuss context and vocabulary. Next the partners moved on to discuss the plot line of chapter 1 in order to prepare kurt way for deep analysis of chapter 1 tomorrow.

HW: Read/log/post-it
"LW" identify at least two new words you have run across today.  Provide the context in which you saw the word and provide a guess definition for the word.  If you found the word in your book--copy the whole sentence that contains it, if you heard it in a conversation provide the context in which it was used.

2/13

Today we read for 10 minutes then took a quiz on Ch 1.  We then began to briefly discuss the chapter.
HW: Read/log/post it
Longwrite--writer's craft

Find a post-it wherein you reacted strongly then go back to the text and try to figure out how the author was able to elicit that response.  Was it through plot? Imagery? figurative language?  point out particular words or phrases that struck you from that particular scene.

2/12

Today we read for 10 minutes in IR books then began reading ch 1 of Call of the Wild.  We looked carefully at setting and characterizations we read. HW is to finish reading Chapter 1 and keep post-it type notes as you read.  You may log this time reading.  Read carefully, read for understanding.  This may mean reading it more than once.

If you do not have your book please use the link to the right to find the book online.

2/11

Students turned in reading logs today and gathered new ones for the week of 2/11-2/19.  150 minutes are due by Tuesday of next week.

We then took the opportunity to talk books with Maggie McCandlish.  Great discussion guys and gals.

HW: Read/log/post it.

2/7

Today we spent ten minutes reading and taking post its that noticed reactions air author's craft.  We then glued Plot handout into the tips section of our Reader's notebooks 9if you were out you will need to get this from me) We then went over the different elements of plot and discussed the first four lines of the book Call of the Wild by Jack London.  As we read you will be expected to keep post it type responses on the hello handout given in class and to keep track of vocabulary words you do not know.

HW: Read/Log/Post it and LONGWRITE

2/6

Today we read an article about a dog who survived on his own for 6 months and discussed how this could be possible.  I also handed back RN with grades for the two long writes about author's craft.  3rd period students handed those in today as I forgot to collect them yesterday.  HW tonight is to read logs and keep POST_ITS

Have a good night.

2/5

Awesome day today.  We shared Flocabulary work./  Quite impressive!  HW: Read log post it I will return RN tomorrow

2/4

Today we worked on a long write.  I stressed the importance of going back to the words in the book to find out how the author was able to create the reaction s/he did. HW:  Another long write!