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.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Friday, December 20, 2019
Weekly Plans for January 6 - 10, 2020
This week will be devoted to Vocabulary # 11 (pages 138 -144), The introduction of diagramming sentences and the handing out of To Kill a Mockingbird, which will be our next novel. Also, there will be a school-wide Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 9 in the gym at 2:50.
Monday: Vocabulary #11 for the first 10 minutes. We will introduce diagramming of sentences by having a review of the parts of a sentence. I realize some students may have a "bad taste" in their mouths about diagramming sentences, but I assure you, they will feel more and more confident as the weeks move forward. A copy of **To Kill a Mockingbird will be distributed to all students. Homework will be to complete the vocabulary (pages 138-144).
Tuesday: Blocks 2,3 and 5 will go over the vocabulary homework. We will have students come up to the board to begin some diagramming of sentences. There may be a handout to be completed for homework. Students will, also, be responsible to keep on task with the required readings of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Wednesday: Blocks 2 and 3 will review vocabulary words for the quiz on Friday. They will continue with diagramming practice and introduction to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Block 6 will go over the vocabulary homework and do Tuesday's class work.
Thursday: Blocks 5 and 6 will review for the vocabulary quiz on Friday. The rest of the class will practice diagramming of sentences and continue with To Kill a Mockingbird
Friday: Vocabulary # 111 quiz. We will, catch up on To Kill a Mockingbird, if needed.
**To Kill a Mockingbird will be discussed (chapter by chapter) in class. It is imperative that ALL students stay on task and keep up with the daily, required reading of the novel.
Monday: Vocabulary #11 for the first 10 minutes. We will introduce diagramming of sentences by having a review of the parts of a sentence. I realize some students may have a "bad taste" in their mouths about diagramming sentences, but I assure you, they will feel more and more confident as the weeks move forward. A copy of **To Kill a Mockingbird will be distributed to all students. Homework will be to complete the vocabulary (pages 138-144).
Tuesday: Blocks 2,3 and 5 will go over the vocabulary homework. We will have students come up to the board to begin some diagramming of sentences. There may be a handout to be completed for homework. Students will, also, be responsible to keep on task with the required readings of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Wednesday: Blocks 2 and 3 will review vocabulary words for the quiz on Friday. They will continue with diagramming practice and introduction to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Block 6 will go over the vocabulary homework and do Tuesday's class work.
Thursday: Blocks 5 and 6 will review for the vocabulary quiz on Friday. The rest of the class will practice diagramming of sentences and continue with To Kill a Mockingbird
Friday: Vocabulary # 111 quiz. We will, catch up on To Kill a Mockingbird, if needed.
**To Kill a Mockingbird will be discussed (chapter by chapter) in class. It is imperative that ALL students stay on task and keep up with the daily, required reading of the novel.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Week of December 16-20, 2019
This week will be devoted to the review for the mid-term exams. Last week, we started the review and, this week, we will continue with it. The review will consist of different approaches to making sure the students have the opportunities to improve their knowledge and prepare themselves for the mid-term.
The Vocabulary mid-term is on Wednesday, December 18, while the grammar and essay portion of the mid-term will be on Friday, December 20.
Monday: Review
Tuesday: Review
Wednesday: Vocabulary mid-term will be administered
Thursday: Last day for review
Friday (Half day...noon dismissal) The grammar portion of the mid-term will be administered.*****
**** There will be a"tutorial" Friday morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in my classroom.
I want to wish everyone a wonderful and Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
The Vocabulary mid-term is on Wednesday, December 18, while the grammar and essay portion of the mid-term will be on Friday, December 20.
Monday: Review
Tuesday: Review
Wednesday: Vocabulary mid-term will be administered
Thursday: Last day for review
Friday (Half day...noon dismissal) The grammar portion of the mid-term will be administered.*****
**** There will be a"tutorial" Friday morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in my classroom.
I want to wish everyone a wonderful and Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Weekly Plans for Dec. 2 - 6, 2019
This week will be devoted to the seven(7) uses of the noun and Vocabulary unit # 9 (pages 110-117) This, actually, is the original plan for the week of November 18 - 22, because there was a change in those plans. We showed the film version of "Flowers for Algernon" instead of the original 7 uses of the noun. I will also have a one on one with all students about their stories.
Monday: Vocabulary Unit #9. This will be done for the first 10 minutes of the class. We will, then, start discussing the 7 uses of the noun. Homework is to complete Vocabulary unit # 9.
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Go over the vocabulary homework. Students will receive some handouts during the course of the week to help review of the 7 uses of the noun.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Continue with the 7 uses of the noun. Students will go up to the board to answer any questions. This will be a student-driven class. There may be some homework related to this, so be aware of any assignments. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday. We will, also, review the words for the quiz on Friday. Students will be given a handout on the 7 uses of the noun to complete for homework.
*Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6):Students will have a handout to complete for a class grade.
*Friday: Vocabulary quiz #9
*I will not be in classes on Thursday and Friday. My son, Zachary, is getting married that weekend, in Orlando. Mrs. Willis will be my substitute. She has been informed of what will be done in all the classes and students will be aware, as well.
Monday: Vocabulary Unit #9. This will be done for the first 10 minutes of the class. We will, then, start discussing the 7 uses of the noun. Homework is to complete Vocabulary unit # 9.
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Go over the vocabulary homework. Students will receive some handouts during the course of the week to help review of the 7 uses of the noun.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3) Continue with the 7 uses of the noun. Students will go up to the board to answer any questions. This will be a student-driven class. There may be some homework related to this, so be aware of any assignments. (Block 6) Same as Tuesday. We will, also, review the words for the quiz on Friday. Students will be given a handout on the 7 uses of the noun to complete for homework.
*Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6):Students will have a handout to complete for a class grade.
*Friday: Vocabulary quiz #9
*I will not be in classes on Thursday and Friday. My son, Zachary, is getting married that weekend, in Orlando. Mrs. Willis will be my substitute. She has been informed of what will be done in all the classes and students will be aware, as well.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Weekly Plans for November 18 - 22, 2019
Actually, these plans are for the first week back, after the Thanksgiving "break" (December 2 - 6, 2019). The plans for this week (November 18 -22, 2019) are to take the Algernon test on Monday, and do the vocabulary Unit # 8 as scheduled. The rest of the scheduled classes will be to watch the film version of "Flowers for Algernon" The week of November 25 - 29, 2019 are no regular classes, due to conferences and Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful holiday!!!!
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This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Unit # 8 ( pages 100 - 106), the test on Flowers for Algernon, and the seven (7) uses of nouns within sentences. This is the second full week of the new trimester. Also, I will begin one-on-one meetings with all students to discuss the grades on their "Finish-the -story" assignment. These meetings will take place during class time while other students are doing seat work.
Monday: The Flowers for Algernon test will be administered. Homework will be to do the vocabulary unit # 8 (pages 100-106). This will take place, as scheduled
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Go over the Vocabulary homework. Go over the "Algernon" tests and see the students' mistakes. Begin the 7 uses of the noun in sentences. There will be handouts given to the students, during the course of the week to help review classroom discussions.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3 ) Continue with the 7 uses of nouns. Students will go up to the board to answer questions. This will probably be a student-driven class. Other than study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, there may be some other homework related to the class work on the 7 uses of the noun.(Block 6) Same as Tuesday. We will also review the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday: Block 5 and 6 Go over the 7 uses of nouns and review for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Friday: Vocabulary quiz # 7 (This will take place, as scheduled)
Monday and Tuesday, November 25 and 26, are conference dates. I hope to see all of you to discuss your child's progress this first trimester. If you have not scheduled an appointment, please consider doing so. It gives you and I a chance to make sure we are, all, on the "same page" with the progress of your child.
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This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Unit # 8 ( pages 100 - 106), the test on Flowers for Algernon, and the seven (7) uses of nouns within sentences. This is the second full week of the new trimester. Also, I will begin one-on-one meetings with all students to discuss the grades on their "Finish-the -story" assignment. These meetings will take place during class time while other students are doing seat work.
Monday: The Flowers for Algernon test will be administered. Homework will be to do the vocabulary unit # 8 (pages 100-106). This will take place, as scheduled
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5) Go over the Vocabulary homework. Go over the "Algernon" tests and see the students' mistakes. Begin the 7 uses of the noun in sentences. There will be handouts given to the students, during the course of the week to help review classroom discussions.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2 and 3 ) Continue with the 7 uses of nouns. Students will go up to the board to answer questions. This will probably be a student-driven class. Other than study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, there may be some other homework related to the class work on the 7 uses of the noun.(Block 6) Same as Tuesday. We will also review the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday: Block 5 and 6 Go over the 7 uses of nouns and review for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Friday: Vocabulary quiz # 7 (This will take place, as scheduled)
Monday and Tuesday, November 25 and 26, are conference dates. I hope to see all of you to discuss your child's progress this first trimester. If you have not scheduled an appointment, please consider doing so. It gives you and I a chance to make sure we are, all, on the "same page" with the progress of your child.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Weekly Plans for November 11 - 15, 2019
This week will be devoted to Vocabulary # 7 (pages 90 - 97), and the discussions and review of Flowers for Algernon. We were supposed to have done this last week, but the time did not allow...no problem! Each day, we will go over the book, in its entirety and, also complete Unit # 7 of the vocabulary. The projected date for the test on Flowers for Algernon is Monday, November 18th.
Monday: Vocabulary Unit # 7 (pages 90 -97) 10 minutes . Discussion of Flowers for Algernon. Students were given an extra week to complete the book and there are no excuses they should not have completed the reading. Homework is to complete the vocabulary unit # 7 (pages 90- -97)
Tuesday: (Blocks 2,3 and 5)Go over the vocabulary homework. The rest of the class is devoted to the continued discussion of the novel, Flowers for Algernon.
Wednesday: (Block 2, 3 and 6) Continue with class discussion and review of "Flowers". (Block 6)Go over the vocabulary homework. Review Vocabulary for quiz on Friday (Block 2 and 3)
Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Review for Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Finish review for "Flowers"
Friday: Vocabulary quiz# 7
Monday: Vocabulary Unit # 7 (pages 90 -97) 10 minutes . Discussion of Flowers for Algernon. Students were given an extra week to complete the book and there are no excuses they should not have completed the reading. Homework is to complete the vocabulary unit # 7 (pages 90- -97)
Tuesday: (Blocks 2,3 and 5)Go over the vocabulary homework. The rest of the class is devoted to the continued discussion of the novel, Flowers for Algernon.
Wednesday: (Block 2, 3 and 6) Continue with class discussion and review of "Flowers". (Block 6)Go over the vocabulary homework. Review Vocabulary for quiz on Friday (Block 2 and 3)
Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6) Review for Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Finish review for "Flowers"
Friday: Vocabulary quiz# 7
Friday, November 1, 2019
Weekly Plans for November 4 -8, 2019
This week will be devoted to the "finish the story" essays, and the introduction of the novel, Flowers for Algernon. Students will hand in their "packets", consisting of a cover, and two (2) pages of story. They will be reading their stories in class for an oral grade, as well.
This assignment will have three (3) components...a designed "cover", a written story, and an oral presentation. Each section will be weighted, differently, to allow students to maximize their grades. This assignment also allows individuals an opportunity to excel in their "artistic" talents, their writing capabilities, and their ability to present their story by learning the values of oral skills.
Flowers for Algernon will be discussed, as well, in preparation of the test, scheduled for November 11th.
Monday: Students will hand in their essays. Individuals will start to read their stories to the class for an oral grade. We will probably do 2 to 3 students each class period, followed by the continued discussions of Flowers for Algernon.
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5). Continue reading the stories with the continuation of Flowers for Algernon class discussions.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2,3, and 6) Same as Tuesday. Once all students have completed their "readings", we will spend all class time going over Flowers for Algernon, in preparation for the test, scheduled for November 11th.
Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6). Finish all student readings of the essays and continue reviewing for the test on Flowers for Algernon.
Friday: This day ends the 1st trimester. Students will have a modified day, being dismissed at noon.
This assignment will have three (3) components...a designed "cover", a written story, and an oral presentation. Each section will be weighted, differently, to allow students to maximize their grades. This assignment also allows individuals an opportunity to excel in their "artistic" talents, their writing capabilities, and their ability to present their story by learning the values of oral skills.
Flowers for Algernon will be discussed, as well, in preparation of the test, scheduled for November 11th.
Monday: Students will hand in their essays. Individuals will start to read their stories to the class for an oral grade. We will probably do 2 to 3 students each class period, followed by the continued discussions of Flowers for Algernon.
Tuesday: (Blocks 2, 3 and 5). Continue reading the stories with the continuation of Flowers for Algernon class discussions.
Wednesday: (Blocks 2,3, and 6) Same as Tuesday. Once all students have completed their "readings", we will spend all class time going over Flowers for Algernon, in preparation for the test, scheduled for November 11th.
Thursday: (Blocks 5 and 6). Finish all student readings of the essays and continue reviewing for the test on Flowers for Algernon.
Friday: This day ends the 1st trimester. Students will have a modified day, being dismissed at noon.
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