Tuesday 1/31

I am back today and we are talking short answer questions.  Check out this handout for the RACE  rubric and recommendation for formatting a well-developed expository paragraph.

The remainder of class was used to restate all four questions on this handout . We then began to write a well-developed short answer response for he #4 prompt.--all writing will be completed in class.  (students were given 7 minutes to begin this-time will be given tomorrow to complete the writing task)Rubrics applied tomorrow.

HW: Read 20 minutes-keep post its (status taken tomorrow)

Monday 1/30

Sorry I was out today--here is what you missed:

Hi All,

Sorry I am out again. You are going to get three days’ worth of 10 minute reading time today. I hope you all have your books!  Please follow each of the steps below and do not leave with this sheet -it needs to be handed to the sub. This will be the first reading grade of Q3-10 points for thoroughness and evidence of thinking.

NAME________________________________

1. What is the title of the book you are reading this class period?

2. Who is the author?

3. What is happening right now? (one sentence)

4. Read for 35 minutes POST ITS TO BE TAKEN ON THE  BACK OF THIS SHEET

5. In the last 5 minutes write a prediction for what you think will happen next and explain why you think this is true.

Friday 1/27/17

Sorry I forgot to post this on Friday! I left early because of a sick child at home and got caught u pin caring for him and forgot to post this!
Periods 3, 4:

• In class I collected your grades and your reflections on those grades--if you were out please see me for the writing prompt.
• I also collected Status of the class and post its
• We then discussed the short story and ended with a pretty good discussion of "Who's fault is it that Rachel'sbirthdayy is ruined?". If you were out on Friday be sure to consider that question as you will do some writing in class on Monday around that idea.

Periods 7,8

You read for 10 minutes, I will collect your post its and status of the class on Monday

Discussion of the story then ensued. Like the morning class, it ended with consideration of whose fault it was that the birthday was ruined. You too will have to write around this idea on Monday so look the story over with this question in mind, being sure to consider HOW Cisneros leads you to believe your answer.

Thursday 1/26

Today we filled out a status of the class and read for 10 minutes.
We then continued silent discussion by reading what others wrote, by paying attention to ideas that have grown or have potential to grow more.
We then allowed silent discussion to guide our out loud discussion.

We ended with a 5 minute write about a new realization we came to through discussion

HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its.
        Print out school tool grade.

Wednesday 1/25

We filled out a status of the class then continued our silent discussion of the story.
HW' read 20 minutes

Tuesday 1/24

SNOW DAY

Don't forget to read and to fill out permission slips for WInter Carnival

Monday 1/23

Today we read for 10 minutes
Reread Eleven
Began "silent discussion" on the story

HW' Read 20  minutes

FRIDAY 1/20

In Reflections section of Reader's notebook write the name of one well-developed character in your IR book. Create a list of 5 adjectives that may describe him/her

Read for 15 minutes (post its should track character)

Flip back to your adjectives--choose one or come up with a new one and list 3 scenes/events from your book that support it (sort through your post its)

Write LW #9 and follow these directions for it.  We will begin this in class and you will finish it for HW.

Next we will read Eleven by Sandra Cisneros. The first read will be for understanding so annotations will reflect questions and reactions.

Next you will work in groups to create a plot diagram of the story--your group will submit ideas to me on this document. (make copy and share with me)

Next as an individual you will highlight parts of the story you think are integral to understanding the story--that is to say choose a section of the story you think would be worthy of discussion. Highlight this section and write your initial thoughts about it in the margin.

HW: Finish LW #9 and relax

Thursday 1/19/17

Today I collected your paragraphs about the character of Laurie.
You then gave presentations for SS class.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep postits that pay particular attention to character.

Wednesday 1/18

Today we filled out a status of the class.
We then talked through yesterday's' chart.
We discussed how when we are writing a paragraph with 3 examples, we should attempt to hide the weakest example in the middle.
We then talked about transitions we should use when writing a paragraph that incorporates all of yesterday's work into a well-developed paragraph. (see the glue in on the first page of your tips section)
Here is an example of a paragraph that is well developed.

HW: Complete your well-developed paragraph, do not lose your chart as you will turn that in along with your paragraph.

Tuesday 1/17

Hi All,

Sorry I am out today. Not only am I under the weather, but I also have two boys down for the count.

Please be productive today.  Follow the instructions below (in order plz):

1. Take out Charles, a writing tool and a highlighter
2. Reread the story and hilight any part of the story where the character of Laurie is revealed (Speech Thoughts Effect on others toward character Actions Looks)
3. On the last page of the story generate a list of at least 5 possible adjectives that describe Laurie
4. Choose the adjective that is most supportable and fill out the chart on the back of this sheet. I know there is space for 3 adjectives ONLY list ONE and support it 3 times.
5. Hand in your story (be sure name is on it) and this handout with your name on it as well.
6. If time remains, read in your IR book
7. HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its-status of the class tomorrow

Friday 1/13/17

Today we read for 10 minutes.
I collected LW #8
We then worked with Charles:

• Story summary--write it on back of plot diagram

• Diagram plot

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its.

Thursday 1/12/17

Today we read for ten minutes.
I explained tonight's hw--LW # 8

• first paragraph sets the stage
•  " I am curently on....." 
• what is happening right now
• Then name one character and describe him/her with one adjective.
• 2nd paragraph is spent proving you are right
• Find 3 examples
• explain how EACH example illustrates the chosen adjective

 We then read Charles by Shirley Jackson for understanding

HW: LW#8 and read

Wednesday 1/11/17

Today we filled out status of the class, I checked LW#7.
Next came notes on Characterization
We used RRGA as a place to model indirect characterization work.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its.

Tuesday 1/10/17

Today we read for 10 minutes:  post-its centering around plot were suggested.

We then worked in groups to compare last night's plot diagrams



HW: Read 20 minutes and complete LW#7--choose a post it that concerns an event from your plot. Identify where you think you are in plot and justify.

Monday 1/9

We completed a status of the class
Read for 10 minutes
Finished reading Rain Rain Go Away
Began diagraming the plot for Rain Rain Go Away.

HW: Finish plot diagram and bring worksheet to class tomorrow.

Friday 1/6/17

Today we spent time reviewing plots of the two films from yesterday.
We then began reading  Asimov's Rain, Rain Go Away.  (Note to those out-we did not get to the plot diagram! There is no need to complete it as we will finish the story and the diagram on Monday in class. Have a good weekend).


HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its--Monday status of the class.

Thursday 1/5/17

Today I checked LW#6 and you read for 10 minutes.
We then broke up into groups and charted plot for short films using this handout
Film A
Film B

HW: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday 1/4/17

Today we started with a status of the class.
Read for 10 minutes
Notes on Plot.
Diagramed Three Little Pigs

HW: LW #6 focus on a conflict that exists in your story. Read for 20 minutes.

Tuesday 1/3

Happy New Year and welcome back
We began by reading for 10 minutes. We then filled out a status of the class and proceeded to talk about the art of storytelling.
We took notes (in tips section of RN) on 6 different types of conflict and practiced identifying antagonist and protagonist and conflict type.

HW: Read for 20 minutes; take post its.