3/25-3/28

Monday, 3/25:

NJASK task 3: Today we discussed and practiced synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs.

Tuesday, 3/26:
Synonyms and antonyms worksheets, 2 pages double-sided

Wednesday, 3/27:
Homophones and homographs worksheets, 2 pages double-sided

Thursday, 3/28:

NJASK task 4: Today we discussed and practiced plot, sequence, and setting.

Have a wonderful Spring Break! School reopens, Monday, April 8th.

3/18-3/22

Monday, 3/18:
In class we did a timed writing. Write a four-paragraph explanatory essay explaining Dr. Seuss' quote, "Only you can control your future." Use the QU.I.E.T. formula:

·     Paragraph 1:  Explain what the QUOTE means to you.  Introduce all the ideas of the essay.

·     Paragraph 2: Give an example about how the quote is true for you as an INDIVIDUAL. How can you relate to this quote?

·     Paragraph 3: Give an example about how the quote is true for EVERYONE. How can anyone relate to this quote?

·     Paragraph 4:  Retell what the whole essay was about.  Explain what can be TAUGHT from this quote.

  

Tuesday, 3/19-Wednesday, 3/20:

Pick a lyric from your favorite song/a song (must be school appropriate) and write a four-paragraph explanatory essay, like the one we did yesterday, but instead of using the quote, use the lyric. Remember, a lyric is only part of the song. It should only be one or two lines. Please do not analyze the video. Use the QU.I.E.T. formula.

Here is an example of how the first two sentences of paragraph one should look:

In Ke$ha’s popular song, Die Young, she sings, “Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young.” To me, this specific lyric means a person should live their life and take chances.

Thursday, 3/21:

From now until the NJASK we will be working on ASK related tasks. Today we discussed and practiced how to identify elements of genres.

Friday, 3/22:

NJASK task 2: Today we discussed and practiced how to activate prior knowledge and revise predictions.

3/11-3/15

Monday, 3/11:
Your assignment from Friday must be completed for tomorrow, or it's a zero: Students are to silently read “King Long Shanks” in their textbooks (page 630) and independently answer questions 1-5 on page 636. They must also complete the Reading Check, which is in the gray box next to questions 1-3, on page 636. The Reading Check should be 8 sentences or more and must be creative.

Tuesday, 3/12:
Over the next few days we are working on revising our 7 Lucky Narrative prompts. Whatever corrections that aren't completed in class must be finished for homework.

Friday, 3/15:
If you were absent today, we talked about explanatory essays. You missed notes.

3/4-3/8

Monday, 3/4:

I was absent, but this was your assignment: Your job is to rewrite the story of Cinderella from the glass slippers point of view, meaning the shoes are telling the story. They don’t come into the picture until the Fairy Godmother transforms Cinderella from a servant to a princess right before the ball. That is where your story may begin. Be creative. Use your imagination. Make sure you use figurative language. Remember, your job as a writer is to paint a picture for the reader. This must be 4 paragraphs. If you do not finish it in class, it is homework.


Tuesday, 3/5:
Finish Lucky 7 prompt and/or Cinderella prompt. Incomplete work is a zero.

Friday, 3/8:
I was absent, but this was your assignment: Students are to silently read “King Long Shanks” in their textbooks (page 630) and independently answer questions 1-5 on page 636. They must also complete the Reading Check, which is in the gray box next to questions 1-3, on page 636. The Reading Check should be 8 sentences or more and must be creative.