Today in Class: December 1st

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with suffixes -ian, -ant, -ent, -ist.
2. Identify and describe the setting, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, and resolution in a novel.
3. Identify and use correct capitalization for common and proper nouns.

Agenda

• Common / Proper Nouns: Group Practice / Paired Practice
• Seatwork: Noun Collage / Start Homework / Read novel

 Homework

1. Finish Common/Proper Noun Assignment by Friday (12/3) (Find and label pictures of both common and proper nouns for each type of noun: person, place, thing, idea)
2. Read novel
3. Grammar page 19 & 20

Today in Class: November 30th

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with suffixes -ian, -ant, -ent, -ist.
2. Identify and describe the setting, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, and resolution in a novel.
3. Identify and use correct capitalization for common and proper nouns.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Collect Tic Tac Toe Spelling Assignments
• Grammar: Common/Proper Nouns - Notes/Discussion/Practice
• Power Point Presentations

 Homework

1. Finish Common/Proper Noun Assignment by Friday (12/3) (Find and label pictures of both common and proper nouns for each type of noun: person, place, thing, idea)
2. Read novel

Today in Class: November 29th

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with suffixes -ian, -ant, -ent, -ist.
2. Identify and describe the setting, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, and resolution in a novel.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Set up clipboards / Record Hoot Paragraph scores in portfolios
• Grammar: Subject/Predicate Review
• Research Report: Power Point Presentations
• Spelling: Review meanings/spelling tips for Unit 2, Week 5 words
• Reading: Discuss book project options for free read

 Homework

1. Tic Tac Toe Spelling assignments due tomorrow
2. Read novel

Today in Class: November 23rd

Learning Goals 
1. Synthesize researched information into a research report and brief power point
2. Use proofreading marks to correct writing

Agenda

• Warm-up: Sentence review
• Collect Thank You notes / Tom Turkey letters / Research Reports
• Power Point Presentations
• Something fun (if all work is complete)  :-)

 Homework

1. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

Today in Class: November 22nd

Learning Goals 
1. Synthesize researched information into a research report and brief power point
2. Use proofreading marks to correct writing

Agenda

• Warm-up: Subject/Predicate Review
• Start thank you note final copy
• Power Point Presentations
• Use Proofreading Marks to correct errors in Tom Turkey letter

 Homework

1. Rewrite corrected "Tom Turkey" letter in cursive
2. Work on research report/power point if needed
3. Tic Tac Toe Spelling due Tuesday, November 30th

Today in Class: November 19th

Learning Goals 
1. Synthesize researched information into a research report and brief power point
2. Identify complete subjects, simple subjects, complete predicates, and simple predicates in a sentence.

Grammar / Writing / Spelling

• Warm-up: Record Spelling Preview scores & Subject/Predicate Review
• Explain TicTacToe Spelling Assignment
• Thank you note rough draft

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 1&6)

• Complete Research Report final copy
• Complete Power Point for class presentation

 Homework

1. Read novel

2. Work on Research Report / Power Point presentation if needed

3. Bring thank you note & envelope to class on Monday
4. TicTacToe Spelling Assignments due on Tuesday, November 30th

Today in Class: November 18th

Learning Goals 
1. Write a research report on an invention, organizing your ideas into five paragraphs.
2. Identify complete subjects, simple subjects, complete predicates, and simple predicates in a sentence.

Spelling & Writing

• Warm-up: Receive thesuarus (3rd) / Fix it (7th)
• Spelling Preview: Unit 2, Week 5

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 1&6)

• Continue writing research report in Microsoft Word
• Meet with Mrs. Allen to edit / make corrections
• Start designing Power Point for class presentation 
• View samples of cover page and presentation power point

Homework

1. Read novel

Today in Class: November 17th

Learning Goals 
1. Write a research report on an invention, organizing your ideas into five paragraphs.
2. Use transition words in writing to improve meaning and "flow".
3. Identify complete subjects, simple subjects, complete predicates, and simple predicates in a sentence.

Warm-up 

• Sentence Types review/Put signed grade report on your desk

Spelling & Grammar

• Receive Spelling Bee Scores
• Continue Subject/Predicate notes and discussion
• Group practice / partner practice / start homework

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 1&6)

• Continue writing research report in Microsoft Word
• Meet with Mrs. Allen to edit / make corrections 
• Start designing Power Point for class presentation
• View samples of cover page and presentation power point

 Homework

1. Read novel

2. Work on Research Report / Power Point presentation if needed

3. Finish Grammar page 6

Today in Class: November 16th

Learning Goals 
1. Write a research report on an invention, organizing your ideas into five paragraphs.
2. Use transition words in writing to improve meaning and "flow".
3. Identify complete subjects, simple subjects, complete predicates, and simple predicates in a sentence.

Warm-up 

• Look through new Scholastic order forms
• Put soldier letters on your desk

Spelling & Grammar

• Schoolwide spelling bee - written round
• Subjects & Predicates - notes/discussion/practice

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 1&6)

• Continue writing research report in Microsoft Word
• "Smooth out" writing - add topic sentences/transition words
• Work on introduction (with thesis statement) and conclusion (rephrase thesis statement)

Homework 

1. Read novel
2. Book orders are due on Friday, November 19th
3. Get grade report signed

Today in Class: November 15th

Learning Goals 
1. Write a letter to a soldier using the Friendly Letter format.
2. Organize paraphrased information into paragraphs.
3. Evaluate sample research papers.

Warm-up 

• Record Unit 2, Week 3 Spelling Quiz score in portfolio
• Plan out reading

Writing

• View sample research reports
• Evaluate samples for strengths and weaknesses
• Revise friendly letter to soldier

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 1 & 6)

• Organize paraphrased information into paragraphs in a new Word document. 
• Start new Power Point for class presentation if time 

Homework 

1. Complete soldier letter final copy

2. Read novel

Today in Class: November 10th

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with final syllable patterns.
2. Write a letter to a soldier using the Friendly Letter format.
3. Discuss how the theme of Hoot is similar to the theme of two popular songs.

Warm-up 

• Prepare paper for Spelling Quiz: Unit 2, Week 3
• Place Hoot/Movie Short Answer Response on your desk

Hoot/Lyric Discussion

• Listen to "Big Yellow Taxi" and "This Land is Our Land"
• Discuss how the themes in both songs are similar to the theme of Hoot.

Spelling / Friendly Letter

• Spelling Quiz: Unit 2, Week 3
• Meet with Mrs. Allen to edit letters
• Revise letters

Homework 
1. Have a terrific weekend!

Today in Class: November 9th

Learning Goals 
1. Analyze why the producers of the movie Hoot changed some of the details from the book.
2. Write a letter to a soldier using the Friendly Letter format.
3. Organize researched information into paragraph categories.

Warm-up 

• Review Unit 2, Week 3 Words or Free Read

Spelling & Writing

• Word Meaning Quiz - Unit 2, Week 3
• Continue writing friendly letter
•  Start Hoot movie Response (use your notes)

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 3 & 7)

• Organize researched information into paragraph categories
• Find more information/paraphrase if needed
• Start new Power Point for class presentation if time 

Homework 

1. Study for Spelling Quiz tomorrow - Unit 2, Week 3

2. Complete Hoot Movie Response

3. Complete soldier letter rough draft

Today in Class: November 8th

Learning Goals 
1. Analyze why the producers of the movie Hoot changed some of the details from the book.
2. Write a letter to a soldier using the Friendly Letter format.

Warm-up 

• Record Hoot Conflict Response Grades - Paragraph/Conventions

Hoot Movie / Discussion

• Finish watching the movie version of Hoot
• Find and record the differences (characters, setting, plot, etc..)
• Analyze / Discuss why the producers made the decision to change certain elements of the novel 

Friendly Letter to Soldiers

• Review Friendly Letter format
• Review soldier biographies / select one
• Tips to write a good letter
• Start letter

Homework 
1. Prepare for Word Meaning Quiz tomorrow - Unit 2, Week 3
2. Complete Hoot Response

Today in Class: November 5th

Learning Goals 
1. Analyze why the producers of the movie Hoot changed some of the details from the book.

Warm-up 

• Collect Spelling Homework and Book Choice cards

Hoot Movie & Pancakes!

• Watch the movie version of Hoot
• Find and record the differences (characters, setting, plot, etc..)
• Analyze why the producers made the decision to change certain elements of the novel (continue on Monday with some discussion/samples done together)

Homework 
1. None

Today in Class: November 4th

Learning Goals

1. Spell and know the meanings of words with final syllable patterns.

2. Paraphrase an author's words to avoid plagiarism.

3. Identify, punctuate, and provide examples of the four types of sentences.

Warm-up

Sentence Types review

Collect Grammar homework

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 3 & 7)

Paraphrase expert words

Continue research if needed

Organize information onto slides for body paragraphs

Hoot

Read/Discuss Epilogue together

Homework

1. Complete Spelling Worksheet 29 & 30

2. Make book choices

3. Finish last few pages of  Hoot

4. Come to class hungry tomorrow.  :-)

Today in Class: November 3rd

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with final syllable patterns.
2. Paraphrase an author's words to avoid plagiarism.
3. Identify, punctuate, and provide examples of the four types of sentences.

Warm-up 

• Record Spelling scores (Period 1); Free Read (Period 6)

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 3 & 7)

• Paraphrase expert words
• Continue research if needed
• When done - find photos to use later in presentation.

Sentence Types

• Notes/Discussion
• Paired Practice

Hoot

• Start Chapter 21 together

Homework 
1. Finish Grammar Worksheet, pages 1 and 2

Today in Class: November 2nd

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words with final syllable patterns.
2. Paraphrase an author's words to avoid plagiarism.
3. Identify, punctuate, and provide examples of the four types of sentences.

Warm-up 

• Place Spelling and Paraphrasing homework on your desk

Research Report in Computer Lab (Periods 3 & 7)

• Paraphrase expert words
• Continue research if needed

Sentence Types

• Notes/Discussion
• Paired Practice

Hoot

• Read Chapter 20 together

Homework 
1. Finish Hoot Chapter 20
2.