Monday, October 31st

Learning Goals:
1. Identify the definitions of literary terms and give examples of each.
2. Identify and give examples of conflict types.

Agenda:
Conflict Types - Review classwork/share and give extra examples

Literary Terms - Define/Draw/Give examples and non-examples for:

• Narrator (1st & 3rd)
• Setting
• Characters (Main/Secondary)
• Protagonist/Antagonist
• Theme
• Plot

Spooky Halloween Story - Use story elements to create spooky story with a group based on a Story Starter.
Homework:
1. Have a safe Halloween!

Today in Class: October 28th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and give examples of different types of conflict.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Grammar Warm-up
Marshmallow Demonstration/Video
Spelling: Test (4 individual words)
Conflict Types: Finish notes/discussion, Paired Practice
Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with Magazine Article

Homework:
1. Finish Tic Tac Toe Journaling #4 by Monday

Today in Class: October 27th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify the Author's Purpose of a piece of writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Finish Spelling Presentations if needed
Spelling: Pre-test with a partner
Author's Purpose:

• Discuss Notes
• Complete examples together

Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Finish Author's Purpose page 96/97
2. Study your 4 words for the Spelling Test tomorrow.

Today in Class: October 26th

Learning Goals:
1. Increase knowledge of spelling strategies/study techniques.
2. Collaborate with others on a presentation.
3. Identify the eight conflict types. 

Agenda:
Coordinate with presentation group
Spelling Strategy Presentations

Reading:

• Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Prepare for spelling test on Friday

Today in Class: October 25th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify different conflict types and give examples of each.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Work on Spelling Project / Coordinate with group (10-15 minutes)
Conflict Types

• Notes/Discussion
• Paired Practice

Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Work on Spelling Project (due tomorrow)

Today in Class: October 24th

Learning Goals:
1. Collaborate with other to research and present on a topic.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Review Tic Tac Toe Journaling #4

Group Project

You will work in groups of 3-4 to learn about and research: 

TWO spelling activities, strategies, or assignments that we can compile into a class resource booklet to help you master your 50 words throughout the year

**Make sure that what you present can be applied to ANY words

On Wednesday, your group will have about 10 minutes to meet, get organized, and then present your findings to Mrs. Allen and the class. Your presentation should include a typed, written description of your two items (to include in our Spelling Booklet) and one or more of the following:

• Poster
• Practice Worksheet
• Skit
• Song
• Cartoon
• Dance
• Poem
• Anything else!

Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with a magazine article

Homework:

1. Work on Spelling Group Project

2. Tic Tac Toe Journaling #4 due Monday, October 31st

Today in Class: October 21st

Learning Goals:
1. Improve clarity, focus, and details in writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Grammar Warm-up
Conflict Types: Notes/Discussion
Reading: Mrs. DiCosimo presents "SQ3R" Strategy

• Survey
• Question
• Read
• Recite
• Review

Homework:
1. None

Today in Class: October 20th

Learning Goals:

1. Improve clarity, focus, and details in writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Grammar Warm-up / Correct Spelling Homework if needed
Writing: Ideas

• Individual Assignment

Reading:

• Finish Maroo of the Winter Caves / Discuss
• Magazine Article

Homework:
1. Scholastic Book orders due Friday.
2. Remember to read 15+ minutes every night.

Today in Class: October 19th

Learning Goals:
1. Improve clarity, focus, and details in writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:

Collect Spelling Homework / Some writing journals
Writing: Ideas

• Identify "juicy", "gold nugget" details about Sharks.
• Group Practice - Improve Focus in a sample piece of writing / ddd juicy details
• Paired Practice

Reading:

• Finish Maroo of the Winter Caves / Discuss
• Magazine Article

Homework:
1. Scholastic Book orders due Friday.
2. Remember to read 15+ minutes every night.

Today in Class: October 18th

Learning Goals:
1. Improve clarity, focus, and details in writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to fiction text.

Agenda:

Spelling: Select 4 new words
Writing: Ideas

• Review notes
• Read strong samples
• Preview rubric
• Use rubric to grade a sample passage: "My Dog's"
• Practice writing a detailed passage with one focused topic

Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Review Chapter 15 / Share Roles
• Start Reading Chapter 16

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 16/ Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Lit Circle Role for Chapter)
2. Finish Spelling Homework (next 4 words from your own list)

Today in Class: October 17th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and write independent and dependent clauses.
2. Reflect on and respond to fiction text. 
3. Improve focus and details in writing.

Agenda:
Record 5 week averages (ELA & S.S.) in portfolio
Writing (Ideas): Review Notes / Read strong samples
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Finish reading Chapter 15
• Start roles

Homework:
1. Allen:Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 15/ Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Complete role based on section of Chapter 15 you read.)
2. Grammar Worksheet page 12   (Independent & Dependent Clauses)
3. Get grade report signed

Today in Class: October 14th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and write independent and dependent clauses.
2. Reflect on and respond to fiction text.

Agenda:

Spelling: Highlight newly mastered words in your portfolio
Independent and Dependent Clauses: Group/Partner Practice (Workbook pages 9 & 10 - collect and review on Monday)

Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Discuss Chapter 14 / Share roles
• Start Reading Chapter 15

Homework:
1. None!

Today in Class: October 13th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and write independent and dependent clauses.

2. Reflect on and respond to fiction text.

Agenda:

Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice
Spelling Test (List #1 Words) 
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Discuss Chapter 13 / Share Roles
• Start Reading Chapter 14

Homework:
1. Finish reading Maroo Chapter 14/ Complete Lit Circle Role

Today in Class: October 12th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and write independent and dependent clauses.
2. Identify and correct errors in writing.
3. Reflect on and respond to fiction text.

Agenda:

Proofreading/Editing Practice
Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses

• Notes/Discussion
• Group Practice/Paired Practice

Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Assign individual roles
• Finish Reading Chapter 13

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 13/ Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Lit Circle Role for Chapter )
2. Study 4 spelling words for test tomorrow.

Today in Class: October 7th

Learning Goals:
1. Add specific detail to create a poem.
2. Reflect on and respond to reading.

Agenda:
Alphabet Poem: Create a rough draft of your poem in your writing journal.
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Share Roles
• Start Chapter 13

Homework:
1. Finish "Tic Tac Toe" Journaling #3 by Wednesday, October 12th

Today in Class: October 6th

Learning Goals:
1. Reflect on and respond to reading.
2. Identify samples of different fiction and non-fiction genre.

Agenda:
Literary Terms: Genre -  Review definitions/ complete practice packet
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Share Roles
• Start Chapter 12

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 12 / Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Lit Circle Role for reading done in class)

Today n Class: October 5th

Learning Goals:
1. Reflect on and respond to reading.

Agenda:
Artifact Bags: Inferencing practice
Spelling: Pretest with Spelling Partner
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Share Roles
• Start reading Chapter 11

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 11 / Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Finish Chapter 10)
2. Tic Tac Toe #3 due next Wednesday
3. Study four Spelling words for test this Friday.

Today in Class: October 4th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify sentences, fragments, and run-ons.
2. Correct fragments and run-ons to create correct, detailed sentences.
3. Reflect on and respond to reading.

Agenda:
Grammar: Worksheet-practice identifying and fixing run-ons
Writing: Explain Tic Tact Toe #3
Spelling: Review Homework #1, rewrite missed words 10 times each if needed
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles (Allen/Ward):

• Share Roles
• Start reading Reading Chapter 10

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 10 / Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: None)
2. Tic Tac Toe Journaling #3 - due next Wednesday, Oct. 12th

Today in Class: October 3rd

Learning Goals:
1. Identify sentences, fragments, and run-ons.
2. Correct fragments and run-ons to create correct, detailed sentences.
3. Reflect on and respond to fiction text.

Agenda:


Grammar: 

• "Sentence or Not?" Worksheet

Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Assign individual roles
• Finish Reading Chapter 9

Homework:
1. Allen/Ward: Finish reading Maroo Chapter 9 / Complete Lit Circle Role (DiCosimo: Lit Circle Role for Chapter 8)

Today in Class: September 30th

Learning Goals:
1. Make predictions, connections, and draw conclusions from a text.


Agenda:
Artifact Bags: Inferencing practice
Maroo of the Winter Caves Literature Circles:

• Share roles
• Discuss Chapter 8
• Start reading Chapter 9
  

Homework:
1. Remember to read 15+ minutes every day
2. Organize your binder / materials
3. Prepare a white shirt to tie-dye if you forgot your today.