Weekly Plans for May 18 - 22, 2020 (Last week of Actual Classes)

This week will be devoted to reviewing the school year.  Although we are not, officially, having finals, I will post what would be similar to the final exam and we, all, will answer the questions and have some fun with it. The questions will include everything, from grammar and diagramming sentences to Macy's and the proper information about interviews and job applications.

Of course, this will not be a grade, but we will see the questions and go over them, as a class, just to review and understand what we attempted and accomplished this past year.

Monday's final zoom: meeting will go over the questions involving what might have been the final exam.

The final few days involve Memorial Day, (Monday, May 25th) (no zooms), "virtual field day",  
8th-grade graduation, and other things. Your parents have gotten the end-of-the-year schedule that we will follow as we close out the school year.

THE LAST, OFFICIAL SCHOOL DAY IS FRIDAY, MAY 22ND.

Weekly Plans for May 11-15, 2020

This week will be devoted to:
1.  writing a letter to Anne Frank as if she were alive. More details will be explained on Monday. The letter will be typed and sent to dlr48@aol.com in MLA format and due on Friday, May 15th... No excuses. I will give you time, during Monday's zoom class to start and be prepared to ask any questions.
2. Vocabulary #20 (the words come from Unit # 14) . The quiz will take place, on Friday, May 15th with the deadline being Saturday night at midnight.

Monday:  Introduce the format and purpose of writing a letter to Anne Frank, if she were alive. All directions will be given and how the letter should be written and what it should include. These letters will be due, on Friday evening, by midnight. No excuses!!!!!

Tuesday-Thursday: Write the letter in preparation for the completed letter by Friday. You will have a hard copy ready to print and be sent to dlr48@aol.com. No exceptions!!!!

Friday:    The Anne Frank letters will be sent to me and the vocabulary words will be posted on LMS at the beginning of the zoom class to finish for Saturday night, at midnight.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR LMS REGULARLY FOR ANY FORMS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS.

ALSO...THE WINNERS OF THE MACY'S INTERVIEWS WILL BE ANNOUNCED

Weekly Plans for May 4 -8, 2020

This week's zooms (Monday and Friday) will be devoted to The Diary of Anne Frank test, Vocabulary # 19 (list from unit #3), and Macy's interviews which will determine the five (5) applicants who will work at Macy's, next fall.

Monday ( Zoom is from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) :
1. We will go over The Diary of Anne Frank to answer any last-minute questions and discuss the study guide with the concentration on specific points of interest from the story.
2. The actual test will be displayed to the students after the discussion, and will, also, be posted on LMS for the students to complete.
3. ALL COMPLETED TESTS MUST BE EMAILED TO ME BY MIDNIGHT,
    TUESDAY, MAY 5TH. NO EXCEPTIONS!
4. The words from the vocabulary list # 19 come from Unit # 3 words that were not on the first quiz.

5. The first Macy's group (Block 2 applicants) will be interviewed, by me, starting at 3:30

Tuesday and Wednesday : 
1. Study for the Vocabulary quiz # 19 ( words from unit # 3) for Friday. The vocabulary list order for the quiz will be posted on LMS, Friday morning.
2.  On Wednesday, Block 3  Macy's applicants will be interviewed, starting at 3:00p.m.

3.  Block 5 Macy's applicants will be interviewed, starting at 3:45

Thursday: Study Vocabulary List # 19 ( words from unit # 3) for Friday

Friday:   (Zoom is from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.) 
1. We will review the vocabulary words for any last-minute questions about the definitions.
2. The students will complete the quiz and email the, to me, by midnight, Saturday, May 9th. NO EXCEPTIONS!

3. Block 6 Macy's applicants will be interviewed, starting at 2:30

***Please, pace yourselves with the vocabulary quiz. It is very important to make sure you correctly email your assignments to me by the time and day listed.

Weekly Plans for April 27 - May 1, 2020

This week will be devoted to final discussion of Anne Frank and a test on diagramming sentences. Of course, more specific, information will be given at our zoom meetings on Monday and Friday.

Monday Zoom ( 10:00 - 11:00) You will be able to download the diagram test. I will be giving specific information regarding the process of taking the test and how it will be graded. The test will be taken on your own time, but must be completed and sent to me by Tuesday, at midnight . I will explain at the zoom meeting. Begin going over the study guide for The Diary of Anne Frank.  Whatever we do not cover, we will complete it on Friday's zoom meeting.

Tuesday-Thursday:      Look over the study guide which is posted in the "downloads" portion of LMS for The Diary of Anne Frank.  The date for the test is, tentatively, scheduled for Monday, May 4th.

Friday zoom ( 10:30-11:00) We will go over the diagram test from Monday.If time, we will have a discussion on Anne Frank, with a Q&A session to help clear up any questions you might have regarding the test. The test will be on Monday, May 4th. We will discuss and I will answer any last questions on Monday, May 4th. I will also give details about the format of the test.

IMPORTANT!!!! After you complete the diagram test, please make sure you send it directly to my email address : dlr48@aol.com. I must get it by the end of the day, on Tuesday! 
Remember... it must be a PDF attachment, or a word document , or a photo of your paper. DO NOT SEND A GOOGLE DOCS!  Thank you.

Regarding the Macy's interviews.... I will be sending an email to the applicants, with the interview schedule . It looks like the interviews will take place, the week of May 4th. (Monday, May 4th at 3:30...Wednesday, May 6th at 3:30...and Friday, May 8th at 2:30. More detailed information will be coming. Thank you.

****Also, for any, future assignments (quizzes, tests etc.), PLEASE do not forget to listen to the directions  and due date for sending me the papers. You will, always, send it to my dlr48@aol.com address. 

Plans for the Week of April 20 - 24, 2020

This week will be devoted to the continued discussion of The Diary of Anne Frank . We will also, have Vocabulary 18 (words are from unit # 8), and  some diagram practice. More information will be given to the sixteen students who were selected to be interviewed for Macy's. I will talk with them, separately.

Due to the circumstances with "virtual instruction", it is imperative that all of you try to be ON TIME for the meetings. As always, the meetings are recorded, just in case you are not available to make the session. Please make every effort to be on the zooms and BE ON TIME.

There will be an "Anne Frank" test in the next couple of weeks, so please pay attention during the scheduled zoom meetings. Ask questions!

Monday:  (zoom meeting begins at 10:00) Discuss The Diary of Anne Frank.  Please be prepared to answer questions that I may ask during the discussion. The words for the vocabulary quiz on Friday are:
1. abnormal    6. onslaught
2. capsize       7. ordain
3. decrease     8. outstrip
4. eject           9. quench
5. nub           10. swerve
 I will discuss the procedure of emailing me the quizzes for Friday's quiz.

Tuesday-Thursday: Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday. (List 18 from Unit #8)

Friday: ( zoom meeting begins at 10:30) I will dictate the words to you in a particular order during the zoom meeting. You will, then, write your sentences as we do on the classroom and e-mail me the quiz.
You can, either,  take a photo of your paper, or, send me a word document as an attachment to me to my email address: dlr48@aol.com...IF I DO NOT GET IT BY THE END OF THE DAY, IT WILL BE A ZERO.
REMEMBER... DO NOT SEND A GOOGLE DOCS.  It MUST be a "word" document or something similar. Most of you had no trouble with sending me the previous emails. Those of you who DID have a problem the first time, PLEASE make sure you do it the correct way, this time. 

Weekly Plans for April 6-10, 2020

Obviously, because this week is only two days, we will meet on Monday's zoom and begin our discussion on The Diary of Anne Frank. I will, also, announce the sixteen (16) students who were selected to be interviewed by me for the Macy's project. We will discuss this further after the names have been announced.
Wednesday begins "Spring and Passover  Break". Therefore, use the time off to enjoy the holiday and get a perspective on the previous weeks and the weeks to come. Happy Passover to everyone. Under the circumstances, I am confident that this Passover and your "virtual seders" will never be forgotten.

Monday: Zoom meeting to discuss the Diary of Anne Frank and announce the sixteen (16) students who were selected for the Macy's project.

If you have any concerns or questions during the "break", please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Remember... I am ALWAYS here for you. SEE YOU ON, MONDAY APRIL 20TH
                                      All my best to you and your families!

Weekly Plans for March 30 - April 3, 2020

This week will be devoted to going over the vocabulary quiz # 17, diagramming practice and beginning the discussion on The Diary of Anne Frank.
As we have experienced, we're trying to get a lot of information in a short amount of time. Because the zoom meetings are kept to about 1/2 an hour, it is difficult to get deeply into any of the topics to discuss.
Therefore, it is up to all of you to do the required reading and assignments away from the zoom meetings. There are many different ways in which I will get the grades from you for the different assignments throughout the next couple of weeks. Like I have always said..."One day at a time".
So, as we move forward, I might be looking to all of you for some suggestions to make this "virtual classroom" experience more successful, and definitely, more educational.
I do want to mention, that, if for some reason, anyone would like to meet on a "one -on - one" zoom, or, even a small "group zoom", I am up for that. I know that when someone has had a difficulty, at school, I do offer some one-on-one consultation.
I, still, want all of you to know, I can do that, as well, on zoom. But, of course, the group meetings come first and if you want to meet, individually, I can schedule that, too.. Also, you can get some assistance from your friends who might help you further. Let's just play it by ear and see what happens.

Monday: Zoom meeting at 10:00am. Go over the vocabulary quiz #17. Each of you will have completed the quiz and will be graded. Again, time frame might cause us to use other zoom meetings to accomplish our goals for the day. Please have your quiz in front of you at the beginning of the zoom meeting.

Tuesday:  Please make sure your paragraphs from last week are complete. I will check these on Friday.

Wednesday:    Make sure you are finishing the reading of Anne Frank because we will start discussing the entire book on Monday, April, 6th. Remember...the book is supposed to be complete by Monday, April 6th.

Thursday:    Diagram practice. We might have a little competition.

Friday: Zoom meeting at 10:00am. We will discuss the week and go over any last-minute questions and information needed to "catch up", if necessary.

REMEMBER... THE DIARY OF  ANNE FRANK SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY, APRIL 6TH!!!!   

Also, if anyone has any questions about ANYTHING, please, email me. Be Responsible!

Weekly Plans for March 23 - 27, 2020

Well, we kinda made it through the first week of "virtual classroom." I hope everyone has been diligent and working to make sure you get the most out of ALL you classes. As I said, this is "unchartered territory" and we are all learning as we go. Hopefully, all of you have been on LMS regularly, and have continued to read The Diary of Anne Frank.  As you know, the first ZOOM meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 25th. We will be discussing Anne Frank , a little, and what led up to the Rise of Hitler and how this whole thing happened. So, in the meantime, please keep looking at LMS for any additional information and assignments. If any of you have any questions about ANYTHING, please email me on drifkin@davisacademy.org, or through LMS. Thank you! Remember...get into a schedule of some sorts which works best for you. Stay connected with me and your other teachers. You do not want to fall behind.

Monday: First Zoom meeting was changed to Wednesday. This will last about 30 -45minutes. Please make sure you have been reading Anne Frank and are prepared to ask and answer questions about the book. I will also give more information about when the book should be finished. Knowing some of you, some have, already, completed it. Right? We will, also, go over Vocabulary #17 words. I will give them to you on LMS on Monday. Stay tuned!

Tuesday: I will be putting on LMS some more diagrams for you to practice.

Wednesday: We will be having our Zoom meeting today instead of this past Monday. I will be discussing some questions relating to The Diary of Anne Frank, go over diagrammed sentences and  review for the vocabulary quiz, on Friday. Also, we will decide on how to get your Macy's essays and applications to me.

Thursday: Please write a paragraph, or two, about how there are two sides (personalities) of Anne. Include how she views herself and what she wishes about changing to the "better" Anne. This will be due to discuss on Friday, April 3rd.

Friday: We will have another Zoom meeting at 10:00. The link WILL be on the LMS in the news section of Friday's LMS.  Be ready and always check LMS daily.  GOOD LUCK! See you on Monday morning on Zoom at 10:00am. Today, we will take the vocabulary quiz#17, just like we do in class.

REMEMBER: We will be discussing this format when we are on Zoom meetings. I am learning, as you are. Please be patient, don't get upset, and always know I am here for you.

Weekly Plans for March 16 - 20, 2020

     Students: Obviously, things have changed. We will be out of school for the next two (2) weeks due to the corona virus. Therefore, this blog will be the communication between you and me for at least, the next two (2) weeks.
      As you are aware, things might change. The good news is, we will be starting The Diary of Anne Frank. 

I have placed a "download" of the entire book on LMS. Click on the title of the book "The Diary of Anne Frank" and the electronic version of the book should open.

Also, I have included the reading schedule for the book on the bulletin board of LMS. 
 
   Obviously, procedures might be interrupted and/or modified at the last minute. All the necessary information will be communicated through LMS and students MUST CHECK WITH LMS Regularly. This might be the only communication we have in order to keep the instruction process flowing. For the most part, your responsibility is to read the book while at home.
     I am confident that, in spite of any "bumps in the road", all the necessary information will be sent appropriately and accurately. Please be patient, proactive and responsible during this uncertain time period. It will, all work out in the end.
 
REMEMBER: LMS will be the communicating device between you and me. As you should already know, my email is drifkin@davisacademy.org. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am, always here for you. You know that!

Just in case, my blog address is:

blog:mrrifkinsroom3.blogspot.com. All pertinent information will be on the bulletin board section.

***Basic Schedule for your weekly responsibilities:
Make sure you pace yourself by reading, EACH DAY. Use the reading schedule as a "guide". Some of you will complete the book earlier...that's okay! Others may take a little longer...that's okay. too!
Any other required work will be listed on the blog, as it happens.
Please understand, this is something we have to do, together. Take responsibility and do the work. I will do my best to make this experience as stress-free as possible.

As a reminder...if you have any difficulties in getting the information, get it from a friend, or e-mail me, and I will do my best to help you accomplish your goal. If you, already, have a copy of the book, you can use that, as well. Don't worry about ANYTHING! "This, too, shall pass"!

I will be adding things and changing the information to this blog as I feel necessary.

Enjoy your time, home, with your families. 

Weekly Plans for March 9-12, 2020

This week will be devoted to the continuation of the Macy's project, including applications, persuasive essays and interview skills and techniques. In addition, we will continue with diagramming of sentences. Because Monday is Purim, it will be a day of celebration. There will be no regular classes. There is, also, a half-day (noon dismissal) on Friday for all students. There will NOT be a vocabulary quiz, as well.

Monday: Purim Celebration. (No Regular Classes)

Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) We will review diagramming of sentences, with the introduction of compound subjects and predicates, and compound direct objects. There will, also, be the introduction of how to place "indirect objects" in a diagrammed sentence.

Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Continue with diagramming and have some "mock interviews", as well. There may be time for students working on their essays /applications. (Block 6) same as Tuesday.

Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Same as Wednesday.

Friday: There will be an all-school Kabbalat Shabbat at the Lower school until 11:30. Noon Dismissal.

REMINDER: THE MACY'S ESSAYS AND APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 16TH...NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Weekly Plans for March 2 - 6, 2020

This week will be devoted to Vocabulary # 16 (words come from lesson # 11), the viewing of  the film, "To Kill a Mockingbird", continuation of "mock interviews", and diagramming of sentences. Students should be working on their persuasive essays/applications at home. There may be some time allowed, for them, to work on the papers in class (if time). Reminder: the essays and applications are due on Monday March 16th.

Monday: Begin the movie, "To Kill a Mockingbird". This film will, probably take two (2) class periods. Homework:Study the 10 words from Unit # 11 for the quiz on Friday. Continue working on essays/applications.

Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Continue with the movie, "To Kill a Mockingbird". If time, we will diagram some sentences on the board, or, do one or two interviews.

Wednesday: (Block 2 and 3) Finish the movie, if necessary. The remaining time will be spent on diagramming sentences and one or two interviews. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday. Review for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Same as Wednesday.

Friday: Vocabulary quiz # 16 (words from List # 11) We are having a A110 day today, so classes will be, somewhat, modified. This will not affect my regularly scheduled classes and the information covered.

**Please make sure all students are continually working on their persuasive essays and applications, at home. THEY ARE DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 16TH...NO EXCEPTIONS!
As always, any students who need information or questions answered, please do NOT hesitate to come to me and discuss the situation.

Weekly Plans for February 24 - 28, 2020

This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Unit  #15 (pages 186 - 193), techniques, style, and strategies of job interviewing, and diagramming of sentences. Most of this week will be concentrating on the Macy's project, with the essay, application and the interviewing at the core of the instruction. "Mock" interviews will take place during some class time to understand the value of good interview skills.

Monday: First 10 minutes, students will be working on Vocabulary Unit # 15 (pages 186-193). This will be completed for homework for the next class meeting. The "interview" will be introduced, with all the necessary skills, strategies and "Dos and Don'ts". Some students, will  either, volunteer, or be selected to experience "Mock interviews", which will be "critiqued" after each interview. Diagram sentences will continue.

Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) We will go over the vocabulary homework (pages 186 - 193). We will spend more class time going over diagramming sentences for review. Some time may be given for students to work on their "persuasive essay" in class.

Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Review for Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Continue with essay and interview skills. More 'mock interviews" will be performed in class) (Block 6) Same as Tuesday's classes.

Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Same as Wednesday's classes.

Friday: Vocabulary quiz # 15 will be administered. Any time remaining...students will work on their essays.

***The Macy's application and persuasive essay are due on Monday, March 16th. There will be some class time allowed to work on these assignments, but, most of the work will take place at home.

THERE WILL BE A "2ND GRADE BAKE SALE" ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH. COME AND GET IT! TEACHERS AND STAFF WILL BE BAKING THEIR SPECIAL "GOODIES". I KNOW I WILL BE OFFERING MY "WORLD FAMOUS" BROWNIES. ! 

Weekly Plans for February 17 -21, 2020

This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Quiz # 14 (Tuesday), and the beginning of the Macy's Project. Of course, diagramming sentences will be included in the weekly lessons for practice. Each student will receive a "packet" containing all the necessary information regarding the individual sections of the Macy's project (job application and rubric, persuasive essay and rubric, interview styles and techniques, and all necessary dates for completion of the various parts). There are NO CLASSES on Monday, February 17th, due to "Presidents' Day".

Monday: No Classes (Presidents' Day)

Tuesday: Vocabulary Quiz (usually scheduled for Fridays)

Wednesday: All students will receive a "Macy's Project Packet" We will go over the packet in its entirety, and make sure ALL students understand their responsibilities and the due dates.

Thursday: Today, we will be concentrating on the filling out, and completion of the application process. I recommend that all students make, at least, two (2) copies of the Macy's application. In the past, students have made mistakes, and, this allows them the opportunity to have a "clean" application to hand in when it is due.

Friday: Students will be given time, in class, to work on and "fine tune" their applications in preparation for next week's portion on the "persuasive essay".

Throughout the coming weeks, various sections of the Macy's project will be discussed, and I will be available for any questions about the ongoing process. Also, we will be spending many class sessions explaining everything, including the persuasive essay, interview skills and techniques, and how to correctly fill out a job application.

Weekly Plans for February 10 - 14, 2020

This week will be devoted to Vocabulary # 14 ( 176-182), final review and the test for To Kill a Mockingbird, diagramming of sentences and the introduction of the persuasive essay for the "Macy's Project". The test date will be Friday, February 14th. All students will be informed of the test format. The vocabulary quiz will be scheduled for Tuesday for Blocks 2, 3 and 5, and on Wednesday, for block 6. The introduction of the persuasive essay is the basis for the Macy's project. This "favorite" assignment of the year includes writing a persuasive essay, learning how to fill out a job application, understanding what it means to be introspective, and learning the important skills for a real-life job interview. The end result for this assignment is the opportunity to work at Macy's Perimeter for a day. What a "life-lesson"!

Monday: First 10 minutes...vocabulary # 14 ( pages 176-182). The completion of this will be for homework on the next day the block meets. Review for the TKAM test. Discuss the test format. Practice diagramming and introduce the persuasive essay with a brief power point.

Tuesday: Go over the vocabulary homework. This whole class is devoted to final review of To Kill a Mockingbird  (test is on Friday)and the Macy's project. Students will be exposed to filling out a job application and how to be introspective.

Wednesday: Review for Vocabulary quiz #14 (Blocks 2 and 3) Continue with diagram practice.

Thursday: Same as Wednesday for Blocks 5 and 6. Final Q and A for the To Kill a Mockingbird test

Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird test

Weekly Plans for February 3-7, 2020

This week will be devoted to finishing To Kill A Mockingbird chapter discussions and the continuation of diagramming...with the addition of indirect objects and compound sentences.
Although we might not get to discuss the final chapters of the novel on the dates scheduled on the reading schedule, ALL STUDENTS should have the book completed by Thursday, February 6th. The date for the test will be announced at the end of the week.
Also, this week will be slightly modified because the 7th grade will be going on a "field trip" on Monday. Therefore, there will be no regular classes on that day. We will NOT have a vocabulary unit because of that. Also, I will not be in class, on Thursday, Feb. 6th because I am accompanying our Spelling Bee winners (Aidan Kramer and Brett Satisky) to the district Spelling Bee at the Cottage School, in Roswell. Students will use that class time to catch up on any reading for To Kill A Mockingbird.

Monday:  7th Grade field trip to various religious facilities throughout the Atlanta area. This is, always, one of my favorite trips. It allows the students to see and experience the different religions in the Atlanta area and compare them with Judaism.

Tuesday:  (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) We will go over the chapters (up to, and including, Chapters 25 , 26 and 27). We will, also, continue with diagramming practice...with the introduction of indirect objects and compound sentences.

Wednesday:  (Block 2 and 3) continue with Chapters 28. We will use this class to "catch up" on any chapters we have not covered. Review of diagramming of sentences. Students will come up to the board for some competition. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday's schedule.

Thursday:  I will not be in class, today (Mrs. Cheryl Willis will be the "sub."). ALL students will use this time to "catch up" on any reading of To Kill a Mockingbird.  REMEMBER: ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THE BOOK COMPLETED BY TODAY, FEBRUARY 6TH. Any chapters that we have not covered, will be addressed in the coming days. The date for the test will be announced on Friday.

Friday: We will use today as a review and "catch up" day for any chapters not discussed. Also, there will be a contest on diagramming, where the class will be divided into 2 teams to compete for some "homemade goodies".

**MY PREDICTION FOR "THE SUPER BOWL": KANSAS CITY 27... SAN FRANCISCO 24**

Weekly Plans for January 27 - 31, 2020

This week will be devoted to  working on Vocabulary # 13 (pages 166-172), Continuing with To Kill a Mockingbird, and diagramming sentences. The completion date of reading TKAM is February 6. Although we may not read the chapters in class as scheduled, it is extremely important that ALL students complete the book by that date (Feb. 6th). The date of the test will be decided at a later date, as we near its completion.
Also, diagramming of sentences will continue to get more "involved", and it is imperative that ALL students pay attention, in class, and ask any questions they may have during the class time.

Monday: Vocabulary # 13 (pages 166-172) for the first 10 minutes. Completion of this unit will be the homework for the next time the class meets. Continue with chapter 16 and 17 for discussion. We will introduce compound subjects and compound predicates to diagramming sentences.

Tuesday: Go over the Vocabulary homework (pages 166- 172). Continue with Chapter 18 of TKAM. Introduce indirect objects to diagramming sentences ( Blocks 2, 3 and 5)

Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Review for Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Continue with Chapters 19 and 20 of TKAM  Have some diagram practice, including all we have learned to date. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday.

Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Review for the vocabulary quiz for Friday. Continue with Wednesday's schedule.

Friday: Vocabulary Quiz # 13 will be administered. If there is any time, we will review diagramming sentences for practice.

Weekly Plans for January 20 -24,2020

This week is devoted to the continuation of To Kill a Mockingbird discussions and developing more complex sentence diagramming. There will not be a vocabulary unit, this week, due to MLK day on Monday (No Classes). By the end of the week, all students should be finished with Chapter 16. There will, also, be an assessment on diagramming, probably on Friday, in lieu of no vocabulary quiz.

Monday: No Classes (M.L.K Day)

Tuesday: Continue with Chapters 11 -13 of T.K.A.M. Diagram review and practice for a possible quiz on Friday. (Blocks 2, 3, and 5)

Wednesday: Continue with Chapter 14 and catch up with previous chapters, if necessary. Do some board work with diagramming. (Blocks 2, 3 and 6).

Thursday: Complete and previous chapters from T.K.A.M and have competition with diagramming sentences. The classes will be divided into three (3) teams for prizes. This will be review for the quiz scheduled for Friday. (Blocks 5 and 6)

Friday: A quiz on diagramming of sentences will be administered. WE will continue with Chapters 15-16, if time allows.

Remember: Continue reading the nightly assignments, whether we go over the chapters in the following class, or not.  The expected date for completion of the novel is Thursday, February 6th.

Plans For January 13 -27, 2020

This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Unit # 12 ( pages 148-155), continuation of To Kill a Mockingbird practicing diagramming sentences. As scheduled, the students are going over the novel, chapter by chapter, in class. The test date will be determined as we move closer to the completion of the book. The diagramming of sentences will continue to become more and more involved, as we increase the lengths of the sentences and include more parts of the sentences to identify. The students know to participate and, always, ask questions when they feel they do not clearly understand what has been discussed in class. It is imperative that the students advocate for themselves and stay on task, both with the To Kill a Mockingbird and the diagramming of sentences.

Monday: Vocabulary # 12 ( pages 148 -155) First 10 minutes. What ever is not completed in class, will be completed for homework.Continue with the scheduled chapter discussion of TKAM. If, for some reason, we are not able to get to the scheduled chapters for a specific class, then, we will continue where we left off from the previous class period. Any diagramming will take place towards the end of each class (if time), to ensure the understanding of the different parts of the sentence and where they are located in the actual diagram. There will be much "board work" during this.

Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Go over the vocabulary homework (pages 148 -155). Continue with TKAM and diagramming of sentences.

Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Review vocabulary for Unit 12 quiz on Friday. Continue with TKAM and diagramming of sentences. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday.

Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6)  Same as Wednesday.

Friday: Vocabulary # 12 Quiz. Recap the weeks chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird  and and questions of diagramming. Do one sentence on the board for practice. There will be a quiz on diagramming the next week.