11/26--WInter break

Visit us at CLARKLISTO for daily assignments

Tuesday 11/20

10 minutes to fall into your books. Enjoy them.

Now we will listen to songs and point out the many ways songs are developed.
If you were out today--check out the lyrics and prompts here.

HW: Read 20 minutes and have a wonderful break

Monday 11/19

10 minutes to savor our books
Simile discussion--Link to a fun prompt

Annie's song by John Denver discussion
If you are out today, click this link to see what types of things we are noticing about the song

HW: Read 20 minutes

Thursday/Friday 11/15-16

Thursday 1/2 day due to parent teacher conferences--20 minutes still for HW
Friday:
SNOW DAY

Wednesday 11/14

SOC

10 minutes

Finish discussion 100 Years--listen one last time

Slideshow

Quiz

HW: 20 minutes of reading--keep an eye out for simile/metaphor or personification.

Tuesday 11/13

SOC

Discuss: Music as literature

Read/Wonder/Think

100 years by Five for  Fighting

HW: Read 20 minutes
 Be on the look out for a song you like that is appropriate for school (This song NOT due until sometime next week)

Friday 11/9

15 minutes of blissful reading
Poetry--what is it? why are we afraid of it?

read "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

HW: Read 20 minutes (some of you have some catch up reading to do--fall into your books for a bitr longer than 20 minutes!) Enjoy the long weekend

Thursday 11/7

Hand in paragraphs
10 minutes of reading
Use examples to discuss what makes a good paragraph.
Make any revisions necessary to your paragraph and submit it as a google doc.

HW: 20 minutes of reading

Wednesday 11/7

SOC (x2)
10 minute read
5 minutes discuss TYM--Forgiveness, kindness, and empathy can have a positive impact on a person’s life.  How does Mrs. Jones’s kindness to Roger change him?

R A C E
Answer question (on looseleaf) using R A C E model

HW: Complete paragraph and be prepared to turn it in right off in tomorrow's class. You do not have to read tonight.

Tuesday 11/6

10 minutes to read
Discuss character in general
Work with partner to "Flag" places where Hughes develops his characters.
HW: Fill in one line on the google doc from your class period. AND READ 20 MINUTES
Google doc for period 2

Google doc for period 7

Google doc period 8

Monday 11/5

10 minutes of reading
Discussion "Thank You Ma'am"
Small group reread
flag areas where you see characters being developed.
Add ideas to google doc Take care to avoid repeats.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Friday 11/2

SOC (x2)
10 minutes of blissful reading
distribute story Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes
Read story and discuss

HW: 20 minutes of reading.

Thursday 11/1

Happy Día de Muertos

10 minutes of reading
Discuss "The Landlady"
Fix plot chart of LRRHood

HW: Read 20 minutes

Halloween

SOC
10 minutes of joyful reading
Listen to "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl.
Text
HW: Read 20 minutes

Tuesday 10/30

Today will be spent in Social Studies.

HW: 20 minutes of reading

Monday 10/29

10 minutes of reading in your IR books.

As a sort of litmus test for how well you understand plot, I am going to ask you to fill out a worksheet that asks you to identify all the major plot points of the story you will read on your own.

Individual work:
1. Read/annotate Little Red Riding Hood
2. Complete Handout
3. Turn in all work to Ms. Nemec

HW: Read 20 minutes

Friday 10/26

10 minutes of reading bliss--settle in and enjoy.

Notes plot--take these in Reader's notebook

HW: Read 20 minutes--Use the weekend to catch up if you skipped reading last night or any night this week.

Thursday 10/25

10 minutes of reading

Discussion of RRGA in small groups.

Large group share out findings

HW: Read 20 minutes --check Schooltool if you haven't yet. There are many missing Clarklisto end of project surveys (10 points)--see last Thursday's post on THIS blog for link to survey.

If you were out for All County and did not see me--print out the first page of the handout linked above and complete it before class tomorrow.

Wednesday 10/24

10 minutes of blissful reading

Read "Rain Rain Go Away" by Isaac Asimov together

Discuss major conflict of story

HW: Check Schooltool AND read 20 minutes.

Tuesday 10/23

SOC
10 minute read

What is conflict?

Conflict ppt--take notes in reader's notebook as we go

HW: Read 20 minutes

Monday 10/22/18

Today we are going to spend time getting back into our IR books and habits. 
You will need to first make an entry on your SOC. 
20 minutes reading
Another entry on SOC
Check completed books slideshow and update.

HW: Read 20 minutes.

Thursday 10/17

Welcome back from DC. Thanks for showing up today even when you are tired-we get how hard it is.  

Today we will start with 10 minutes of writing about the DC trip. Please make a copy of this prompt and share it with me then write for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes of writing:

• Complete this survey about the CLarklisto Project. It is worth 10 points of the 100 of Clarklisto. Write all answers on a Google doc then copy and paste them into the survey (this allows you to spellcheck AND you can save it if you run out of time unlike the survey)
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On Monday you will fill out SOC and read. Be sure you have read at least 80 minutes since Clarklisto started. A reading grade will be taken next week.

HW: Finish Clarklisto survey and the DC reflection.

All daily plans will be posted on the clarklisto blog until the Promises Unit is over.

Tuesday 9/18

10 minute read

Discussion of promises and of The Zodiacs

HW:20 minutes of reading

Monday 9/17

10 minutes of reading

We will finish reading and annotating The Zodiacs

HW: 20 minutes of reading

Friday 9/14

10 minute read 
Continue reading and annotating "The Zodiacs"

HW: Read 20 minutes

Thursday 9/13

Today we will once again make a SOC entry
I will check "To Read" lists
10 minutes of reading
Next we will read "The Zodiacs" by Jay Neugeboren-You will flag questions as you read.


HW: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday 9/12

10 minutes of reading (SOC cleanup)
To Read check
Rooming survey
Completed Books 


HW: 20 minutes of reading

Tuesday 9/11/18

Today we will meet in the LMC.

You will grow your "To Read" list by talking to each other about books, browsing books both digitally and in person.

You will decide on the first IR book of the year, check it out if necessary.

Fill out a Status of the Class sheet and then begin reading.

HW: 20 minutes of reading in your IR book
I will check reader notebooks tomorrow for your first grade.

Monday 9/10

DO WE ALL HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Today you will be assigned a Chromebook and will need to fill out this survey with care and effort.

HW: Be prepared to choose a book tomorrow. This means have your composition notebook and a list of possible titles and authors.

Thursday 9/6/18

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Day #14 Wednesday 6/6

Chapter 2 printed out and approved.

We are reading to 5th graders next Tuesday. 3-4 groups of students will be seeing your work. Have something you cna take pride in! Dig in and get your work done!

Days 12-13 Friday through Tuesday

Chapter 1 printed out and approved

8th grade pre expedition survey

Make your choices here

7th grade matters

Hi and Welcome to your first stop to the ELA 8 Blog.

Please click the link below to access the survey with choices for your trip to DC in the Fall.

CHOICES

Tuesday 5/14

Please visit us at the CLARKLISTO blog to find daily work and HW.

5/14/18

SOC
10 minutes
Discussion of love and its myriad meanings
Read excerpts of "Loving Your Enemies" by Martin Luther King, Jr

HW: 20 minutes of reading-no post its necessary AND  PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED.

5/11/18

Today we will read for 10 minutes
Then we continue looking for and printing pics--our goal is to fill the lockers

HW: Enjoy the weekend. Don't forget to support your peers at the play.
The Further Adventures of Nick Tickle: Fairy Tale Detective

7:00 tonight and 7:00 Saturday night.

Thursday 5/10

Today you will fill out an SOC
You will read 10 minutes
You will find pictures for our slideshow. Please follow the workflow below:

• create google doc in your Eng folder call it CR scrap paper
• open our warehouse of ideas
• choose an idea to research
• search in the places listed below for an ICONIC picture of that topic. copy the image URL address (be sure you are on the image not the thumbnail) 
• insert the image on your google doc (don't just drag and drop)
• Read about the image you have selected
• create your own caption including who, what, where and when (size 14) on your scrap paper
• show me-I'll tell you to print the image and hang it on the wall
• add image and caption to the slideshow

1. choose image
2. insert on scrap paper with caption
3. approved by me
4. print&post
5. insert on slideshow

repeat


Best places to look:

https://www.flickr.com/commons

civil rights site:loc.gov    then do a search within this for photos

In this folder, you will find all sorts of iconic civil rights images--you will need to search Google for image in order to assign a link and check usage rights.



HW: read 20 minutes

Wednesday 5/9/18

10 minutes to read (SOC tomorrow)

Next we will generate a list of ideas that relate to the Civil Rights Movement. We will begin in the textbook then move on to the internet.

All ideas should be placed on this document in the correct category. Try not to duplicate ideas.

Our purpose is to build a warehouse of resources for students as they move through the final Clarklisto Project.

slideshow

HW: Read 20 minutes--if you skipped a night this week, tonight would be the night to catch up!

Tuesday 5/8/18

You will read for 10 minutes
Then we will take a look at this example  and talk about its qualities and limitations. The objective is to get you to look with fresh eyes at the draft you created yesterday and to make changes where necessary.
You will then post your review to our padlet that is linked to my website on the book recommendations page.


HW: Read 20 minutes

Monday 5/7/18

Today you will read for 10 minutes
You will then use the last 30 minutes of class to do the following:
Create a Google doc
Name it your name and BR  (AngieBR)
Share it with me
Write a book review for your peers
Consult the handout for further guidelines

HW: COMPLETE THE REVIEW IF  YOU DID NOT GET IT DONE IN CLASS 
20 minutes of reading with post its

Friday 5/4/18

Another SOC to start the day.
10 minutes of reading
We will talk about the components of a book review. What do you want to know when you click on that review?
We will check out recommendations from Class of 2021 and Class of 2020. we will compare and contrast them as my rules changed each year.
Then you will talk with each other about books you have read this year in order to prepare to write a book review.

HW: Enjoy the weekend.

Thursday 5/3/18

We will start the day with a SOC.
You will get 10 minutes of blissful reading
We will then share our findings about graphic novels with one another and get smarter together.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday 5/2

Math Test today

HW: Read 30 minutes before Thursday and be sure Graphic novel worksheet from Monday is complete.

Tuesday 4/1

Math Test
 The trip to the ADK Ed center is this afternoon

HW:
Read 30 minutes before Thursday

FREE AUDIO BOOKS ALL SUMMER starting this week (it's summer-like somewhere)

Here is a link to Audio File and their audio book program called Sync:

https://www.audiobooksync.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=2018-syncwk1-dwnldtxt

Two young adult audio book titles will be released for free every week all summer long starting this week!

You can sign up on your device via an email or by text. You will need a library card to download the app Overdrive. 

If you download the books onto your device, they are yours to keep for free forever :)

Monday 4/30

Today you get to finish up your novel. When you are done, you will complete this handout.  The handout will need to be complete by Thursday. 

HW: Read 30 minutes between now and Thursday's class. Good luck on the NYS Math exam.

Friday 4/27

FINALLY,
WE GET TO READ A GRAPHIC NOVEL ALL THE WAY THROUGH.

You will need to track your reading through post its that you keep on a separate page. Consult this handout to help you remember the sorts of theories I will expect you to be growing as you read. There is a reflection piece I expect you to complete when you finish the book.

Happy reading!

Thursday 4/26

NO 10 minutes of reading because you will read for 40 minutes tomorrow and on Monday--must choose a graphic novel to read

Finish up station rotation with more large group share out.

HW; Read 20 minutes in your IR book AND choose a GN to bring to class tomorrow.

Wednesday 4/25

SOC
10 minute read
Stations continue

HW: Read 20 minutes keep post its

Tuesday 4/24

10 minute read

Station explanation and group set up. 7 minute station rotations.

If you were absent-you will need to see me during a 10th period when you return.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Monday 4/23

10 minute read (I will collect your LW#8)
A little more work with 3 Little Pigs--you will tell the story without using words
We will compare/contrast mediums of storytelling--words/pictures
Jeff Smith adds some insight on the medium (start at 1:51)

HW: read 20 minutes take post its

Friday 4/20

Today we will read 10 minutes
Next we will pull out our Reader's notebooks and complete LW #8 on our books.
In this LW, you will need to identify one technique used by your author to enhance the story. In addition to identifying this, you will need to explain yourself by explaining the effect of the words  the author chose. A quick example is here.

HW: Have an outstanding weekend. Be kind to others, make your mark every day.

Thursday 4/19/18

We will start with an SOC today
10 minutes of reading next.
long story short activity

HW: Read 20 minutes and consider the techniques the author of your book is using to make a short story long. You will be expected to explain this tomorrow.

Wednesday 4/18

Thank you to Mrs. Gosling and Mrs. Hammaker for coming in today to talk about the transition to high school and schedule making. If you were absent, you should check in with Mrs. Gosling.

Remember 40 minutes of reading due Thursday.

Tuesday 4/17/18

SOC (x2)
10 minute reading
quick Flipgrid discussion
Story writing activity

HW: Read 40 minutes for Thursday's class.

Monday 4/16

The 2 hour delay this morning shortened periods so we will not accomplish as much as I'd hoped.

Students will be given back their worksheets from Friday to complete for homework if it was not completed on Friday.

Am Students will complete a SOC then read for 10 minutes and papers will be returned.

PM students will read for 10 minutes
complete worksheets if not done
Write about an interesting incident that involves you. This should be a quick story. It cna be done by handwriting it or by typing. It will be due at the end of class.

HW: AM-complete unfinished Fri work if not done AND read 20 minutes with post its

PM-20 minutes of reading with post its

Friday 4/13

We will first complete this SOC update in hard copy. If you are absent you may do this digitally and share it with me.

10 minutes of reading.

Next each student will be tasked with viewing 3 FG created by classmates.  Each student will choose 2 names from a hat and then be able to choose one additional FG. (If you are absent, choose 3 on your own.)
Once done listening to the 3, you will need to listen to your own in order to follow the directions on the worksheet.

This worksheet needs to be completed and turned in before the end of class.

  FlipGrid Link


HW: Enjoy the weekend!

Wednesday and Thursday 4/11 4/12

NYS TESTING DAYS

Your SOC will be expected to reflect 60 minutes of reading and post its since Tuesday's entry.

BE sure to get it done!

Tuesday 4/10

Today you will:

Fill out a status of the class.
Finish up any final preparations for your FG. (Feel free to watch my example in the link below)
Record your Flipgrid
Hand in the following:
               Post its
                      Handout
Read your IR book and take post its

Here is the link to record your Flipgrid. Or if you want to access it via your smartphone scan this:

HW: Read IR books for 20 minutes and take post its

Rest up, find 2 #2 pencils and bring your IR books so you can read after the NYSELA exam.

Monday 4/9/18

Welcome Back. I hope Spring break provided the rest you needed and you are all feeling refreshed and ready to finish the school year with gusto.

Today we will work with your WWII IR books. I have provided all of you with a two-paged handout that you will complete in class today. The goal is for you to revisit your stories and give them time to sink in and figure out how you let them into your world. You will share your thoughts in a Flipgrid tomorrow. (If you were absent today, you can find the handouts here and here--please do all work in hard copy).

HW: If you did not complete the H/O in class today, you need to do so tonight AND everyone needs to Read 20 minutes with post its.

WASHINGTON DC TRIP LINK

WASHINGTON DC WEBSITE LINK IS HERE!

Tuesday 2/27

APRIL 9 DEADLINE FOR WWII BOOK--Get it done before Spring break if you want a work free break.

https://clarklisto.blogspot.com/

Monday 2/26

Please commit to an IR book that you will complete prior to April 9th by filling out this survey.

Now we will read a WWII story together. We will spend time discussing the story after.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its-reminder WWII book due April 9.

Friday 2/23/18

Today you will listen to yet another podcast. Just like yesterday, note what techniques are employed in order to make the podcast interesting. Do this on the same sheet of paper as yesterday.

Please turn in your notes before you leave. They will be graded. It is your responsibility to make sure the sub has them in hand BEFORE you leave.

HW: Choose a WWII book that you will read. Be sure to at least know the title and the author of the book. Enjoy the weekend.

A WW II Resource

Still searching for an IR WWII Title?  Click here for a few suggestions.

Thursday 2/22/18

10 minutes reading

Next we will listen to another podcast. As you listen, I will ask that you take note of how the story is told. Where/how does it begin? Note how images are created. What are techniques used to keep your interest? 

When the podcast is over, we will share our findings.

Want to know about Yamaguchi's story?

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its--Reminder WWII book must be chosen by Monday 2/26 and completed by Monday 4/9

Wednesday 2/21/18

SOC
10 minutes to read
Talk books and introduce assignment of WWII book.

•  Has to be chosen by Monday 2/26
• Completed by Monday 4/9-you will be writing about the book on this day
• Book is your choice, may be fiction or non-fiction
• While reading you must take note of references to, mentions of history you have studied
• You will be expected to make 3 substantial connections to your WWII studies and present on those-pay attention and keep post its as you read.

Discuss observations made bwt podcast and teleplay that we watched/listened to last week. The objective of this discussion will be to determine the elements of an entertaining podcast so we can be better prepared to write one about WWII.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Friday 2/16/18

I hope I am not high fiving Werewolves!!!

You finished the challenge now it's time to reflect. Please fill out this SURVEY

Thursday 2/15/18

10  minutes of reading
We will listen to the Prologue and Act 2 of this podcast with an ear for how a change in medium (TV to radio) changes how the story has to be told? What challenges does Ira Glass face in telling his story that Rod Serling does not?

We will round out class with students recording their observations on this survey

HW: Come to school ready for a challenge tomorrow!

Wednesday 2/14

Read for 10 minutes with a SOC
Now we will take time to look at the script of the teleplay. We will begin by sharing out what made the episode memorable and why. We will then take a look at the script and discover how the writers crafted it so it would be easy to follow and so it would work on television.  ( If you were not here you should jot your ideas down on a sheet of paper and share those with me).

HW: Read 20 minutes

Tuesday 2/13

10 minutes reading
We will watch an episode of The Twilight Zone "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" and note how suspense is built through this.
We will also discuss the soundtrack chosen with a critical ear for what makes a product written for an audience better?
Exit ticket: Most memorable line/part and sound effect of the teleplay?

HW: Read 20 minutes and post-its

Monday 2/12/18

First- If you haven't shared your document with me, you need to grab a computer and do so now. Be sure your name is on it.
 I will print your paper if you haven't and then you will need to complete the Revision reflection worksheet.

You finally have time again to read in class. We will do a quick SOC then you will take 20 minutes to read now.

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its.

Friday 2/9

Today you will read your rough draft and label the paragraph you think is your best and label the one you think is your weakest. Next to each list your reasoning.
Next you will partner up with someone who will be honest with you. You will tell them what you want them to listen for so they can help you make your piece better. You will then do the same for them (peer editing is only as good as you make it)
Next you will type your rough draft(YES SHARE IT WITH ME)-everyone will try voice to text so you see about that as a possibility. Some of you will think it is awesome, others will not love it. I just want you all to try it :)



HW: Finish the typed RD (DO NOT THROW THE HANDWRITTEN ONE AWAY) enjoy the weekend

Thursday 2/8

Using the worksheet you completed last night and the handout "Good Explications do the following" write the rough draft of your explication.

HW: Finish rough draft AND 20 minutes of reading with post its

Wednesday 2/7

7 minute discussion of our findings yesterday and discuss what a good explication does.

Have lyrics in front of you
pull up your poetry toolbox with literary device definitions

Work on explication of song
     Step 1: READ-mark up anything you notice
     Step 2: Wonder-- ask questions, note literary devices
     Step 3: Think--fill out worksheet ( I will hand out physical copy of this in class-if not here, use this digital copy)

HW: Finish worksheet and bring with you to class tomorrow.

Tuesday 2/6

10 minutes reading
Rank and sort finished products. Discuss why.
     There are 5 papers, students will place them in order of best to least well done. Best on top. (If you are out, please create a google doc where you can share your findings with me).
Share out findings (large group)
     When done, students will fill out this survey so we can share our findings and thoughts ahead of
      writing a new explication for a grade.


HW: Find a song (that is appropriate for school) to work with in class tomorrow. Fill this survey out in order to submit the lyrics and link to the song.  No reading assigned which means you can read without post its!

Monday 2/5

SOC
10 minutes of reading

Quick activity to reinforce the explanation part of your writing.

Finish poetry explications today.

 If you do not finish in class, you will have to set up a time to finish them today. Period 5, 9 or 10 are available to you if you have study hall.

HW: 20 minutes of reading with post its.

Friday 2/2

What a great day at the mountain. Happy Carnival.

meeting 2/1

Rooming choices survey

THURSDAY 2/1/18

Today we will continue writing the explication.

We will also read.


HW: ENJOY WINTER CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES

Wednesday 1/31/2018

SOC
10 minute read
Next you will choose one poem from the 4 in the packet from yesterday.

You will annotate that poem so you can use it as a tool to explicate it--identify literary devices, identify parts of the poem that are meaningful and try to say why.

Next you will move to the section of the room where all student comments on your poem are displayed. you are encouraged to push your thinking.Pictures of the work generated in class yesterday in case you were absent.

Next you will explicate one of the poems from yesterday using the guidelines on the handout Guidelines for the writing piece  Here is my example from "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke.

We will continue this writing piece in class next time we meet so you will hand your work in upon the completion of the period.

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its

Tuesday 1/30

Today we will engage in silent discussion!
I will ask that you read all 4 of these poems then I will break you into groups to stand in front of one of those poems. You will then write your thoughts, observations, questions, and ideas on the poem alongside other members of your class. Together we will become more enlightened and everyone will get an opportunity to share their ideas freely.

Tomorrow you will use these ideas to help write your own explication of one of the poems.

HW: Read 20 mintues and take post its.

Monday 1/29/18

SOC
10 minutes of reading

Bringing it all together. I will demonstrate the explication of the poem "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke.  We will talk about how this process of explication looks much like the process of unpacking the mandalas we drew at the beginning of the year. It is slowing down and understanding why/how we had the reaction we did.

HW:
Read 20 minutes, take post its

Friday 1/26

I am out today-You will have double Social Studies class. Remember the 20 minutes I assigned last night is expected to be done on Monday.

Thursday 1/25/18

SOC
Read for 10

Discuss examples

Add examples to toolbox

HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its. 

Wednesday 1/24

Today you have to take the STAR test. (Rowen check our google doc for the password)
Once you finish that, you will move onto the next box of your journal (Identifying More Tools: Your Choice). Here is the link to the Emily Dickinson poem with the poemhunter broken link if that is indeed your choice.

Your goal is to add at least 3 more examples in your toolbox (try to be diverse-fill in as many blanks as you can) before the end of class.

HW: Finish finding devices and pasting in the toolbox THIS IS GRADED.

Tuesday 1/23/18

SOC
10 minute read
share figurative language findings from IR books with class (3 minutes)
Open poetry journals. Partners complete "Sunshine Kid" box adding examples to their toolbox as they go. (20 minutes)
Share findings out as large group (5-7 minutes).

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its

Monday 1/22/18

SOC
10 minute read
Discuss 2 examples from Friday's finds
Open poetry journals find the box directly above your toolbox

Read 'Nothing Gold Can Stay" as a class
Complete activities in box.


HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its.

Friday 1/19

Fill in figurative language example from your reading last night.
SOC
10 minutes reading
Finish notes
Groups categorize examples and share out:

Rhyme	alliteration	allusion	assonance	consonance
hyperbole	juxtaposition	metaphor	onomatopoeia	personification
Repetition	symbol	simile

MAKE A COPY OF THE “FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE UNFOLDING”

NAME IT YOUR NAMES AND SHARE IT WITH ME.

WITH YOUR PARTNER ORGANIZE BY HIGHLIGHTING USING THE LEGEND ABOVE

YOU MUST ID AT LEAST 10? IDENTIFY A VARIETY :)

HW: Enjoy the weekend.

Thursday 1/18

SOC
10 minute read
Record your example of figurative lang here
Finish definitions
discuss the figurative language the class found last night

HW: read 20 minutes and look again for fig language. Try to make at least one of your post its be a piece of figurative language

Wednesday 1/17/18

SOC -return LW #7
10 minute read

Now we will work on our poetry toolbox by sharing our findings from the slideshow. Each student will find the link on the slide in the poetry journal that looks like this:
Make a copy and paste the link right where I prompt you to in the box.

Copy definitions down as students present.

HW: Read 20 minutes. Take post its-look for figurative language as you read-You will be asked to share these tomorrow.

Tuesday 1/16/18

Ten minutes to read.
Read at least one other person's thoughts on the poem as posted on the Padlet. you responded to on Friday . Now add the following line to your "think" and complete it.  AS A RESULT OF WHAT ____________NOTICED ABOUT THE POEM  I think perhaps....

HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its.  Watch for figurative language in your IR books and note any you see

Friday 1/12

Read 10 minutes
10 minutes to finish up Read wonder Think
Paste "Think" on Padlet (3 min)

Brainstorm literary terms

assign terms

Complete slideshow (emailed to you)

HW: Be sure your slide on the slideshow is complete.

Thursday 1/11/18

Today we will begin with another SOC and you will turn in your post its from last night's reading.
We will then read 10 minutes
Next you will read through at least 4 of the 8 poems listed in the next slide of your journal (see below).

You will choose one poem and complete the Read Wonder Think activity.

On Turning Ten by Billy Collins

Next complete the following task:

Share--Padlet

Log into this Padlet and Share what you think the poem is about and other thoughts about this poem. Be sure to title it the title of the poem you chose. Poem for my example.

HW:LW#7

Wednesday 1/10/18

Today we will begin with an entry on your SOC.
We will then read 10 minutes.
Next we will move onto figurative language in poetry journals. In class you will complete this slide that can be found in your poetry journals:

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its

Tuesday 1/9/18

Today we will read 10 minutes
We will then discuss "Still I Rise" I will give more examples of Read/Think/Wonder and students will have time to discuss with each other the lines they chose with an eye for "how can I rewrite my think so it is more focused and developed?"

HW: Rework your think in your journal and read 20 minutes.

Monday 1/8/18

It's finally warming up! I'm glad to be back here today with all of you. 
We will start the day with a SOC and 10 blissful minutes of reading. I sure hope you are in an awesome book. I just finished A Storm too Soon and would recommend it if you like adventure and survival stories. I am about to begin Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Anne Burns. It is an old book that somehow I missed and after hearing about it again recently, I thought I better read it.

Next we will take a look at the formula for reading a poem-- and then together read "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks. This is to model once again a great way to get the most out of a poem.

Next you will open your poetry journals and work through the box "And Still I Rise"

HW: Finish the journal if you didn't in class and read for 20 minutes keeping post its the whole time.

Friday 1/5/2018

Snuggle up with a cup of tea and your book and enjoy the day off!
Stay Warm. See you Monday. 

Thursday 1/4/2018

TODAY is the DAY! We get to watch your musicals.  I'm very proud of every one of you for getting the song done!

HW: READ 20 MINUTES AND TAKE POST ITS.

Wednesday 1/3/2018

It's been forever since we talked books.  We will spend the first 5 minutes of class talking about books we have read, are reading or want to read. Looking for a new book? Check out the Nerdies Awards. We will then move into writing about last night's reading (LW# 6 in reflection section) and then settle in to read for the rest of class. Students will leave LW # 6 with me.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its.

Tuesday January 2, 2018

Welcome Back!


No Clarklisto today. We will watch musicals later in the week.
Today in class you will read a poem by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE and then do a little writing in your reader's notebooks about what the new year might hold for you.
You will then take 10 minutes to read in your IR books.

HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its-we will write off these tomorrow.