Tuesday, May 29th

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather direct quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Middle Ages Research Report - Laptop Cart available. Continue gathering information, paraphrasing, and making adjustments based on comments left by Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Ward & Mrs. Kowalski.

The City of Ember Groups 

• Review Chapters 1-12 
• Read &  Discuss Chapter 14

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 14 
2. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Monday, May 21st

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Research Report

• Meet in the library - Periods 3 & 8
• Continue using Noodle Tools to gather information

The City of Ember Groups: 

• Read & discuss Chapter 11

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 11 / Diary Entries
2. Gather 10 inspirational quotes for our Quote Festival on Friday
3. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Thursday, May 17th

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.

3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.
Agenda: 

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss/Share roles for Chapter 9
  
• Start reading Chapter 10

Storigami Assembly in the Library 

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 10

2. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday 
3. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Wednesday, May 16th

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.

3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.
Agenda: 
Research Report

• Meet in the library - Periods 3 & 8
• Find information related to your Middle Ages topic - paraphrase onto your Noodle Tools notecard

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss Chapter 8
• Receive new role / Start reading Chapter 9

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 9 / Lit Circle Role

2. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday 
3. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Tuesday, May 15th

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.
Agenda: 
Research Report

• Meet in the library - Periods 3 & 8
• Find information related to your Middle Ages topic - paraphrase onto your Noodle Tools notecard

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss/Share roles for Chapter 7
• Start reading Chapter 8

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 8

2. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday 
3. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Monday, May 14th

Learning Goals: 
1. Gather quotes and data that contribute to your research topic.
2. Paraphrase information to avoid plagiarism.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.
Agenda: 
Spelling - Collect TicTacToe Assignments
Research Report

• Meet in the library - Periods 3 & 8
• Introduction to Noodle Tools / Set up notecards
• Read an Introductory Middle Ages resource gather info

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Receive new role
• Finish reading Chapter 7

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 7 / Lit Circle Role

2. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday 
3. Continue Middle Ages research using Noodle Tools

Friday, May 11th

Learning Goals: 
1. Write in response to reading.
2. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Research Report - Discuss Middle Ages topic choices
The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss/Share roles for Chapter 6
• Share Ember diary entries
• Start reading Chapter 7

Homework:

1. Decide which Middle Ages topic you'd like to explore
2. Complete Spelling TicTacToe by Monday

Thursday, May 10th

Learning Goals: 
1. Write in response to reading.
2. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Writing: Adding Details Warm-up #15

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss Chapter 5 / Get new role
• Start reading "Chapter 6: The Box in the Closet"

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 6 / Lit Circle Role
2. Complete Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling Assignment by Monday
3. Complete two new Ember diary entries by tomorrow

Wednesday, May 9th

Learning Goals: 
1. Write in response to reading.
2. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Mother's Day Activity (Shhhh.....it's a surprise!)
The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss/Share roles for Chapter 4
• Start reading "Chapter 5: On Night Street"

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 5
2. Complete Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling Assignment by Monday 
3. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday

Tuesday, May 8th

Learning Goals: 
1. Write in response to reading.
2. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Positive Attributes Activity
Spelling:

• Record Post Test Scores in Your Agenda
• Explain Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling Homework

Persuasive Essay:

• Reveal winning charity & winning team.  :-)

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Share a diary entry
• Receive new literature circle role
• Start reading "Chapter 4: Something Lost, Nothing Found"

Homework:

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 4 / Lit Circle Role
2. Complete Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling Assignment by Friday, May 11th
3. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday

Monday, May 7th

Learning Goals: 
1. Speak clearly in front of a group.


Agenda: 
Persuasive Essay:

• Read aloud your essay to the class
• Vote for your top 3 charities

Homework: 
1. Complete two new Ember diary entries by Friday

Friday, May 4th

Learning Goals: 
1. Write an organized persuasive essay with strong supporting details.
2. Write in response to reading.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Persuasive Essay:

• Make any final corrections on your paper
• Conference with your teachers
• Work on final copy

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Discuss/Share roles for "Chapter 3: Under Ember"

Homework:

1. Work on Persuasive Essay Final Copy if needed

Thursday, May 3rd

Learning Goals: 
1. Write an organized persuasive essay with strong supporting details.
2. Write in response to reading.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Daily Warm-up: Grammar Review
Persuasive Essay:

• Make any final corrections on your paper
• Conference with your teachers
• Work on final copy - due Friday, May 4th

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Assign new role
• Discuss/Share roles for "Chapter 2: A Message to the Mayor"
• Start reading "Chapter 3: Under Ember"

Homework:

1. Work on Persuasive Essay
2. Finish reading Ember Chapter 3 / Lit Role
3. Collect spare change for the Penny War! **Ask your parents first before raiding any piggy banks!

Wednesday, May 2nd

Learning Goals: 
1. Write an organized persuasive essay with strong supporting details.
2. Write in response to reading.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Persuasive Essay:

• Peer conferences - help a partner check and correct their work
• Start making corrections with your paper
• Conference with your teachers
• Start final copy - due Friday, May 4th

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Assign new role
• Discuss/Share roles for "Chapter 1: Assignment Day"
• Start reading "Chapter 2: A Message to the Mayor"

Homework:

1. Edit your rough draft.
2. Finish reading Ember Chapter 2 / Lit Role
3. Collect spare change for the Penny War! **Ask your parents first before raiding any piggy banks!