Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Crosswords ~ Due Wednesday, March 19th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Fingerprints - Four questions per night due on Friday, March 21st.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary Choice Board" ~ will be due by Monday, May 12th.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

Academic Vocabulary Unit 12 on Wednesday, March 19th

*Students received Unit 12 words with their meanings to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, March 20th

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, March 21st 

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, March 21st  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

*Moving forward, my website information will be located on Canvas due to a change to the district's website portal. Parents can receive access to their child's Canvas following the steps provided on the district's website or by asking your child to view their ELA class tab. 

 

Homework 

*All homework is now past due. Reading Plus and fluency passages must be completed by Friday, March 7th, as this will be entered into the grade book as a major grade.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Final District ELA Benchmark Exam on Wednesday, March 5th

*Students should aim for proficiency and advanced scores.  Please help me by encouraging your students to give 100% effort to the task.  Students should get a good night's rest, have a great breakfast, and have a charged computer for Wednesday.

 

Harlem Renaissance Brochure Project

*Students will work on their independent projects throughout the week.

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Sketchnotes ~ Due Wednesday, February 26th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Titanic Sinks - Four questions per night due Friday, February 28th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" Chapters 1-3 Quiz on Monday, February 24th

*Students will utilize the novel to answer questions, complete sequencing, and complete a vocabulary match.  Students must study the sequencing and vocabulary words in their novel packet located in their binder.  

 

Greek/Latin Root Words Book 2 Unit 12 on Wednesday, February 26th

*Students received Book 2 Unit 12 words with their meanings and origins along with the unit's vocabulary words to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Harlem Renaissance Brochure Project

*Students will work on their independent projects throughout the week.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, February 28th

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Roll-a-Word ~ Due Wednesday, February 19th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ The Prelude of Nathan's Violin - Four questions per night due on Friday, February 21st.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

Academic Vocabulary Unit 11 on Wednesday, February 19th

*Students received Unit 11 words with their meanings to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, February 20th

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, February 21st

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, February 21st 

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Sentences ~ Due Wednesday, February 12th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ A Sacrifice for Freedom - Four questions per night due Friday, February 14th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

Greek/Latin Root Words Book 2 Unit 11 on Wednesday, February 12th

*Students received Book 2 Unit 11 words with their meanings and origins along with the unit's vocabulary words to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, February 13th

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, February 14th 

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, February 14th  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Frames ~ Due Wednesday, February 5th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Tech in the Classroom: Terrible or Terrific? - Four questions per night due on Friday, February 7th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"

*Novel study begins on Monday, February 3rd with Chapters 1-3.

 

Academic Vocabulary Unit 10 on Wednesday, February 5th

*Students received Unit 10 words with their meanings to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, February 6th

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, February 7th 

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, February 7th  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Frames ~ Due Wednesday, January 29th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Should Voting Be Mandatory? - Four questions per night due on Friday, January 31st.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

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Unit 7 Summative Assessment begins on Tuesday, January 28th

 

Greek/Latin Root Words Book 2 Unit 10 on Wednesday, January 29th

*Students received Book 2 Unit 10 words with their meanings and origins along with the unit's vocabulary words to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, January 31st  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Crosswords ~ Due Wednesday, January 22nd for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Poetry Sets - Four questions per night due on Friday, January 24th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

Bell Ringers - Daily in-class via Canvas

 

Academic Vocabulary Unit 9 on Wednesday, January 22nd

*Students received Unit 9 words with their meanings to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, January 23rd

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, January 24th 

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, January 24th  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Sentences ~ Due Wednesday, January 15th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ Internal War: Becoming Immune to a Virus - Four questions per night due Friday, January 17th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

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Greek/Latin Root Words Book 2 Unit 9 on Wednesday, January 15th

*Students received Book 2 Unit 9 words with their meanings and origins along with the unit's vocabulary words to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Comprehension Quiz on Thursday, January 16th

*Students will complete a comp quiz on the passage utilized throughout the week.

 

Cold Read on Friday, January 17th 

* Students will read a passage and answer questions based on the passage read.

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, January 17th  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Informational Culminating Group Project

*Throughout the week, students will continue to work in groups to complete a culminating project utilizing the passage "Out of the Flames."  

 

Homework 

*Study vocabulary nightly.  

*Vocabulary Roll-a-Die ~ Due Wednesday, January 8th for 10 Bonus Points on quiz.

*Reading Plus "Reading" Lesson ~ One lesson per week.

*Fluency Passage ~ A Tiny Girl with a Big Dream - Four questions per night due Friday, January 10th.

*Read nightly in selected novels.  The project-based assignment ~ "Literary PowerPoint" ~ will be due by Monday, March 3rd.  The assignment is a major grade.  

 

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Academic Vocabulary Unit 8 on Wednesday, January 8th

*Students received Unit 8 words with their meanings to be studied nightly.  Students must learn the meaning of the roots, definitions/synonyms of the vocabulary words, and how to use the words correctly in context.  Quizlet link is available on my website.

 

Unit 6 RL 6.9 (Including 6.1 - 6.8) Summative Assessment begins on Wednesday, January 8th 

  

Grammar Quiz on Friday, January 10th  

*Students will take a short grammar quick-check based on the daily grams of each day during the week.  

 

Informational Culminating Group Project

*Throughout the week, students will work in groups to complete a culminating project utilizing the passage "Out of the Flames."  The students will complete the week with a comp quiz on the passage.