Today in Class: April 28th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Identify and correctly use pronouns and antecedents in writing.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Get out complete Post Test Essay / Write down tonight's homework
• Pronouns: Notes/Discussion - Paired Practice
• Reading Comprehension Skills Review: Missing and Irrelevant Information & Perspective

Homework
1. Complete How-to Graphic Organizer by Monday

Today in Class: April 27th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Improve listening and note-taking strategies.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Take out homework (Prepositions Poem and Spelling Sentences)
• Writing: Meet with Mrs. Allen to make a final decision on topic / review samples
• Listening Comprehension: Note-taking strategies / practice

Homework
1. Listening practice essay
2. Work on graphic organizer - due Monday.

Today in Class: April 26th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension of reading passages.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Get a dictionary / Take out spelling list
• Spelling: Work with a group to research word origins / Start homework
• Prepositions: Share Prepositional Phrase poems
• Writing: Brainstorm ideas for your How-to Project

Homework
1. Write ten sentences that include two of your spelling words each. Sentences should be at least 6 words in length and clearly demonstrate that you understand the meaning of each word. Please underline the spelling words.

2. Select a topic for your How-to Project (essay and presentation).

Today in Class: April 25th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Identify and use prepositions/prepositional phrases in writing.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Get portfolio
• Spelling: Unit 5, Week 2 Preview; Record results in portfolio
• Prepostions: Review, practice page 136; Create poem

Homework
1. Complete journal response:
Share an event or experience that happened over break
2. Finish prepositions poem(s)

Today in Class: April 14th

Learning Goals:

1. Cooperate with classmates to perform a play.
2. Improve reading comprehension skills and strategies.

Agenda:
Warm-up: Get togas on / gather props
Greek Play: Practice performances in library
Maniac Magee:  Read/Disucss final chapters


Homework:
1. Work on play/toga
2. Final Maniac magee journal response:
    Who are the heroes in the story? Use specific details to support your opinion.
3. Have a terrific Spring Break!

Today in Class: April 13th

Learning Goals:
1. Cooperate with classmates to perform a play.
2. Improve reading comprehension skills and strategies.


Agenda:
Warm-up: Get portfolio & record marking period 3 final average/ Inferences Review
Greek Play: Practice performances / work on props
Reading Comprehension: Fiction Review


Homework:
1. Bring toga tomorrow
2. Work on play - rehearse lines / work on props
3. Finish reading Maniac Magee
4. Get grade report signed

Today in Class: April 12th

Learning Goals:
1. Cooperate with classmates to perform a play.
2. Improve reading comprehension skills and strategies.

Agenda:
Warm-up: Poetry Analysis - Read "The Flower" / answer questions
Greek Play: Practice performances / work on props
Maniac Magee: Discuss Chapters 38, 39, 40

Homework:
1. Read "Baby-sitting is Easy" fiction passage and complete questions 1-16
2. Work on play - rehearse lines / work on props
3. Read Maniac Magee Chapters 41-43

Today in Class: April 11th

Learning Goals:
1. Cooperate with classmates to perform a play.
2. Improve reading comprehension skills and strategies.

Agenda:
Warm-up: Write down homework
Greek Play: Toga Demonstration / Practice performances / work on props
Reading Comprehension: Non-fiction strategies

Homework:
1. Get material for a toga / practice putting it on
2. Work on play - rehearse lines / work on props
3. Read Maniac Magee Chapters 38, 39, 40

Today in Class: April 8th

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension of reading passages.
3. Coordinate with peers to perform a play.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Poetry Review
• Maniac Magee: Share Chapter 35 drawings / Discuss Chapters 36 & 37
• NYS Test Practice: Review Book 2, Part 3 Answers
• Greek Play: Practice / Continue making props
• Greek Day: Sign up to bring in a food item

Homework
1. Work on costume / props
2. Coordinate with family to bring in food item by next Friday

Today in Class: April 7th

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension reading passages.
3. Cooperate with peers to perform a play.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Poetry Review - go over homework
• Maniac Magee: Read Chapters 33-35
• Greek Play: Create props/scenes;  Practice performances

Homework
1. Read MM Chapters 36 & 37 
2. Work on play
3. Draw a picture of something from Chapter 35.

Today in Class: April 6th

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension of reading passages.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Poetry Review / Collect MM Packet
• Maniac Magee: Read chapters 33-34
• Greek Play: Read through adding expression / start planning props
• Reading Comprehension: Share answers from homework; Complete independent non-fiction passage

Homework
1.Work on Greek play
2. Finish poem packet
3. Bring in tissues

Today in Class: April 5th

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension of reading passages.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Grammar Review
• Maniac Magee: Review Chapters  27-32
• Reading Comprehension: Skills & Strategies Practice
• Greek Play: Read through in roles / Start planning

Homework
1. Complete Non-fiction Practice Packet
2. Start to practice play: lines/props/costume/etc...

Today in Class: April 4th

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension reading passages.
3. Identify organization and elements of poetry: lines, stanzas, alliteration, repetition, rhythm, rhyme sceme.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Poetry Review
• NYS Practice Test: Book 2, Part 3 - Short Answer/Essay
• Greek Play: Read through / Rank choices

Homework
1. Read MM Chapters 27-32 / Packet page 17 (Vocabulary 1-4; Questions 1-6) and Page 18 (Literary Devices & Writing Activity - complete in your journal)

Today in Class: April 1st

Learning Goals 

1. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
2. Demonstrate comprehension of listening and grammar passages.
3. Become familiar with NYS Test: Book 2.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Read listening passage
• New York State Test: Review Book 2 (Listening & Grammar)
• Maniac Magee: Read/Discuss Chapters 21-26
• Greek Play: Read through.

Homework
1. Read through play / select a role.