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Friday, May 6, 2011

Today in Class: May 6th

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Identify and use subject/object pronouns in writing.
3. Write a well-organized and clear how-to report.

Agenda
  • Warm-up: Set up paper for Spelling Quiz (Unit 5, Week 2)
  • Spelling Quiz: Unit 5, Week 2
  • Subject and Object Pronouns: Review Notes / Partner Practice
  • How-to Report: Type/Conference/Edit                                     (In the library Periods 3 & 7)
Homework
1. Work on How-to presentation if needed

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Today in Class: May 5th

Learning Goals 
1. Spell and know the meanings of words from different cultures. 
2. Organize and write a How-to Report

Agenda
  • Warm-up: Get out Maniac Magee book; Write down homework; Review for word meaning quiz
  • Spelling: Unit 5, Week 2 Word Meaning Quiz
  • How-to Report: Review format; Start typing rough draft in the library (Periods 3 & 7)
  • Grammar: Subject & Object Pronouns / Notes/Discussion
Homework
1. Study for Unit 5, Week 2 Spelling Quiz tomorrow
2. Plan How-to Presentation

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Today in Class: May 4th

Agenda
  • Morning: ELA State Test, Day 2 (Conventions Multiple Choice, Listening & Reading Comprehension - Short Answer & Essay)
  • Afternoon: Continue "Maniac Magee" movie (Periods 1 & 3)
Homework
1. Continue to work on how-to project

Today in Class: May 3rd

Agenda
  • Morning: ELA State Test, Day 1 (Reading Comprehension & Multiple Choice)
  • Afternoon: Continue "Maniac Magee" movie (Periods 6 & 7)
Homework
1. Get plenty of rest and make sure to have a good breakfast.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Today in Class: May 2nd

Learning Goals:
1. Organize and write a how-to report.

Agenda:
Warm-up: In your writing journal, predict what you think the Maniac Magee movie will be like. For example - What changes do you think the producers will make? What do you think will be the same?
Making Inferences: Review Packet
How-to Report: Meet with Mrs. Allen to approve your graphic organizer
Maniac Magee: Start watching the movie

Homework:
Get plenty of sleep tonight and make sure to have a good breakfast tomorrow morning!