Monday, August 31, 2015

Mrs. Dubose

Today I will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via an on-line, multiple choice quiz

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 10
HW: Work Packet #1

Agenda:

  1. Bellwork
  2. Turn in Work Packet #1
  3. Complete  Ch. 1-9 Quiz on Illuminate
  4. Read Chapter 11

Homework:

Read Chapter 11 and complete Ch. 11 HW

Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Friday, August 28, 2015

Atticus: Public and Private Identities


Today I will:

  • Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 9

Agenda:

  1. Bellwork
  2. Read chapter 10
  3. Complete Chapter 10 HW

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 10 
  2. CP: HW Slip
  3. H: HW Slip

Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Tone and Mood

Miss Maudie's house.

Today I will:

  • Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Appointment clock
Bellwork
Evidence Sentence Notes
1/2 sheet of paper
HW: Ch. 8

Agenda:

  1. Bellwork
  2. Go over tonight's homework and notebook
  3. ES Check
  4. Class split
  5. Tone and Mood

Homework:

  1. Read Chapter 9. 
  2. CP: Annotate the passage provided
  3. H: See directions on the top of the page that was passed out today

Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

No more presents in the tree

Who do the soap dolls that are left in the tree resemble?

Today I will:

  • Identify the parts of an evidence sentence and write an evidence sentence.
  • Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7.

Take out:

A pen or pencil
4 colors of highlighter
Appointment clock
ES Notes
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 6 & 7 Slip

Agenda:

  1. Bellwork
  2. Evidence Sentence Check: Family Group Read-around
  3. Ch. 6 & 7 Review
  4. Begin HW

Homework:

Read Chapter 8 and complete HW Slip


Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Evidence Sentences

Today I will:

  • Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES

Take out:

A pen or pencil
4 colors of highlighter
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 5 Direct and Indirect Characterization of Miss Maudie

Agenda:

  1. Bellwork
  2. Evidence Sentences
  3. Ch. 5 Review of Miss Maudie-Family groups
  4. Begin HW

Homework:

Read Chapters 6 & 7 and complete HW Slip


Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Monday, August 24, 2015

Direct and Indirect Characterization


Today I will:

  • Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization.
  • Cite evidence of indirect characterization about the character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character.

Take out:

Your calendar
A pen or pencil
highlighter
paper...title it "Bellwork"
Appointment Clock
HW: Screencast Notes
HW: TKAM Ch. 2 HW
HW: TKAM Ch. 4 HW
HW: Supplies (to be checked by TAs)


Agenda:

-Bellwork: -Walking in someone else's shoes
-Direct and Indirect Characterization
-Assign Ch. 5 HW
-Review Ch. 2 & 3 and share Ch. 4 HW
-Begin reading chapter 5


Homework:

  1. Read chapter 5 - due Tues., 8/25
  2. Complete the Ch. 5 Independent Practice (Indirect and Direct Characterization) worksheet - due Tues., 8/25

Friday, August 21, 2015

Life Lessons


Today I will:

  • Review chapter 2 through a quaker reading.
  • Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 2 and 3.

Take out:

Your calendar (or paper to write down due dates)
A pen or pencil
A piece of paper...Title it "TKAM Ch. 2 & 3 Review"
Another piece of paper...Title it "TKAM Ch. 4 HW"
HW: Your Boo Radley picture
Honors HW: Censorship packet (blocks 1 and 3)


Agenda:

-Evacuation drill procedures
-Calendar and Work Packet
-Log in to jserban.blogspot.com and sign up to follow the blog by e-mail
-Let's Play catchup! You have 15 minutes. Choose one of the following 4 choices:

  1. I'm behind! I'm going to finish reading chapter 2
  2. I'm behind! I'm going to finish my Boo Radley picture (Click here for directions)
  3. Looking ahead: I'm going to watch the Screencast and take notes.
  4. I've read ch. 2 and watched the screencast...I'm going to complete ch. 2 HW
  5. **During this time, my aides will check your supplies and collect the Censorship Packet.
When finished with the 15 minutes, I will collect the Boo Radley pictures.
-Chapter 2 Quaker reading
-Read Ch. 3
-Family Groups: Review Chapters 2-3
-Go over ch. 4 HW and begin reading


Homework:

  1. Read chapter 4 and complete the homework slip - due Mon., 8/24
  2. Log on to Google classroom and view the screencast on the Great Depression and background of TKAM. Label a piece of paper "Screencast Notes" and take notes as you watch. (The screencast is 9 minutes long, but plan on 20-30 minutes to watch, pause and take notes). - due Monday, 8/24
  3. Complete the chapter 2 homework slip - due Mon., 8/24