Thursday, December 15, 2016

Writing:  
There is no writing today.  We have Guidance.


Schedule for the Day:
7:50-8:20 Guidance/Writing other groups
8:20-8:45 RTI
8:45-9:25Pull out
9:30-10:15 1st block
10:15-11:00 2nd block
11:00 Lockers
11:05-11:30 3rd block
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-12:30 rest of 3rd block
12:30-1:20 4th block
1:20 lockers/return to homeroom for Privilege Party.
1:30-2:30 Privilege party
**We will NOT be going outside today!!




History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  None

1.  Finish pages 57 & 58.
2.  Work on project if needed.
3.  Work on make up work if needed.
4.   Christmas Packet - cards/letters for West Lumberton Elementary.





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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Writing: 
Homework:  None

Today I will.....
complete 2 graded activities!
1.  bubble map about the Grinch! 
2.  plurals and possessives.
So I can.....
improve my writing ability!
I'll know I'll have it when.....
I complete them both with a 70% or higher.


History:
Homework:  study cards

Today I will.....
work on my project!
So I can.....
describe life in colonial America.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have completed my project.
Here's what happens if it isn't finished today.
1.  You will work on it during pullouts and RTI.
2.  If it still isn't finished, you will have to do it on Friday : (   Don't let that happen to you!!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Writing:
No Writing today due to Christmas program





History:
Homework:  Study cards; finish coloring page 55. 

TOC:  
p. 57 US1.5c Colonial America Occupations
p. 58 US1.5c "                                               "                         


1.  Cut out new cards
2.  Discuss and complete page 57

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Writing: 
Homework:  None
Today I will.....
work on my writing paper.

So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.

I'll know I have it when....
I finish my final copy. 









History:
Homework:  Study cards


TOC:  None

1.  study cards QUIETLY
2.  Work on Project - try to finish today, but do NOT submit until I return!!!







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Friday, December 9, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


There is no writing today due to our spelling bee.






History:
Homework: None


TOC:  None

1.  Check homework
2.  Vocabulary Quiz
3.   Project 










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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Writing:
Homework: None

Today I will.....
write my rough draft for my paper.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.
I'll know I have it when.....
I finish my rough draft.




History:
Homework:  

study cards
study vocab boxes - quiz tomorrow!
worksheet due tomorrow!

TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  New England picture for 5 minutes
3.  Complete note taking section of project 






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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Writing:
Homework:   None

Today I will....
work on my end of the 9 weeks writing prompt.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph compositon.
I'll know I have it when.....
I finish my circle map and flow map today.




History:
Homework:
study cards

vocab quiz Friday - study boxes
worksheet due Friday

TOC:  pg. 56 US1.5b 13 colonies map

1.  study cards
2.  5 minutes for Mid-Atlantic picture
3.  Atlas and map activity
4.  finish tree map if needed 




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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  none


Today I will.....
revise and edit my paper.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have revised my rough draft.






History:
Homework:

study cards
vocab quiz Friday 
worksheet due Friday

TOC:  none

1.  study cards
2.  5 minutes to work on pictures
3.  review exit ticket from yesterday
4.  complete tree map - open binder - graded!
5.  exit ticket







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Monday, December 5, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  none


Today I will.....
review a slide show about revising and editing my paper.
So I can....
review and edit my paper.
I'll know I'll have it when....
I am able to make change to my paper.




History:
Homework:  study cards/vocab quiz Friday


TOC:  pg. 55 US1.5b Regions Pictures

1.  study cards
2.  finish Southern notes - except Gibson group
3.  begin pictures of regions - fully colored!
4.  review rubric for upcoming project if time allows







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Friday, December 2, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
discuss how to revise my rough draft.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.
I'll know I'll have it when.....
I am ready to begin my revisions.

1. Editing Sheet
2. Put editing sheet in basket and pick up sheet.  Glue it in your writing notebook.
3.  Read quietly while waiting.
4.  Discuss editing and revising.









History:
Homework: WEAR RED ON MONDAY FOR CARING!


TOC:  None

1.  Weekly Review - put in basket when finished.
2.  Get out red, blue, and green coloring tools.
3.  Read quietly while you are waiting.
4.  Today we will read about Southern Colonies.
5.  Exit ticket







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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Writing: 
Homework:  None
Today I will....
describe images.
So I can.....
use adjectives correctly.
I'll know I have it when.....
I can describe images with adjectives that are creative!





History:
Homework:  Vocab box and graffiti due tomorrow; study cards.


TOC:
p. 53 US1.5b Southern Colonies notes

p. 54 US1.5b Southern Colonies pics

1.  Discuss Vocabulary boxes
2.  Story of  Clotee, a slave on a plantation (video)
3.  Exit Ticket







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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Writing: 
Homework:  Finish rough draft if needed

Today I will.....

create a graphic organizer for adjectives.
So I can....
Use adjectives correctly in a sentence.
I'll know I'll have it when.....
I complete my exit ticket correctly.

1.  Work on rough draft for 7 minutes.
2.  Work on adjectives.





History:
Homework:  Vocab boxes and graffiti due Friday; study cards


TOC:  
p. 51 US1.5b Mid Atlantic Colonies notes
p. 52 US1.5b "                                 " pics

1.  study cards
2.  read about Mid Atlantic colonies - you need a red, blue, and green coloring tool.
3.  exit ticket











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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None

Today I will.....
write the rough draft of my paper, including indenting my paragraphs and skipping a line for each paragraph.  

So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.  

I'll know I have it when.....
I complete my rough draft.








History:
Homework:  vocab boxes & Graffiti due Fri; study cards


TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  review vocab boxes - social life and political life
3.  finish notes on New England 
4.  exit ticket





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Monday, November 28, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will....
complete an assessment on plurals and possessives.
So I can.....
understand how to use plurals and possessives correctly.
I'll know I have it when....
I complete my assessment with a 70% or higher.

1.  Review the rules of plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives as a group.
2.  Complete assessment alone for a grade.







History:
Homework:  Vocab boxes and graffiti due Friday; study cards


TOC:
pg. 47 US1.5 Vocabulary Boxes
pg. 48 US1.5 "                           "
pg. 49 US1.5b New England Colonies notes

pg. 50 US1.5b "                                  " pics 


1.  Cut out new note cards
2.  Put vocab boxes in binder
3.  You will need a red, blue, and green coloring tools!
4.  Read about New England colonies 








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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
write my conclusion paragraph.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.
I'll know I have it when.....
I complete the paragraph with 2-5 sentences.








History:
Homework:  None


TOC:   None

1.  Hurricane Matthew Fundraiser - discussion
2.  Thanksgiving Word Search
3.  First Thanksgiving movie 









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Monday, November 21, 2016

Writing:
We did not have writing due to classroom spelling bee.





History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  receive back Weekly Review from Friday- put BEHIND the pink paper and the last weekly review.
3.  Card quiz
4.  Make up any work if needed
5.  Begin Dear America video






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Friday, November 18, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
complete my editing sheet.
So I can.....
use proper grammar in a sentence!
I'll know I have it when...
I have 4 or fewer errors.

**Pick 4 are due TODAY!





History:
Homework:  Card Quiz Monday


TOC:  None

1.  study note cards
2.  Vocab Quiz
3.  Weekly Review
4.  Work on Vocab Graffiti
5.  You will receive back Weekly review from last week!







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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Writing:
Pick 4 due TOMORROW


No writing  class due to Guidance





History:
Homework:  vocab quiz tomorrow - study boxes; card quiz Monday - study cards.


TOC:  p. 46 US1.5a Religious and Economic

1.  study note cards
2.  pass out page 46
3.  we will complete this as a group activity
4.  once complete if time remains work on vocabulary graffiti.
5.  exit ticket







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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday


Today I will.....
complete an activity about plural possessives.
So I can.....
understand how to use plurals and possessives correctly in a sentence.
I'll I have it when....
I have scored a 70% or higher on my worksheet.






History:
Homework: Vocab quiz Friday - study boxes; card quiz Monday - study cards


TOC:  None

1.  Study cards
2.  Students who need to complete their slide show will work on those today - your goal should be to FINISH the slide show.  
3.  Students who are finished with the slide show will do review activities on Quizlet and on History Rocks - GES Links. 



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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday - Finish paragraphs 2-4 tonight!


Today I will.....
work on paragraphs 2-4.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph composition.
I'll know I have it when.....
I finish my rough draft.





History:
Homework - Vocab quiz Friday; cards quiz Monday

TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  show finished vocabulary boxes - fully colored
3.  Graffiti Vocabulary Assignment - Graded!
4.  Exit Ticket








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Monday, November 14, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4


Today I will....
continue to work on my rough draft.
So I can....
write a multi-paragraph composition
I'll know I have it when.....
I complete up to paragraph 4.




History:
Homework: Vocab boxes due tomorrow


1.  study note cards
2.  discuss vocabulary (last 4)
3.  Finish page 45








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Friday, November 11, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4 due next Friday


Today I will.....
continue to work on a multi-paragraph paper.
So I can.....
organize information to convey a central idea.
I'll know I have it when.....
I complete my rough draft. 


History:
Homework:  Vocab boxes due Tuesday

TOC:  p. 45 US1.5a First Colonies 

1.  Study note cards
2.  Weekly Review
3.  Vocabulary discussion
4.  Place page 45 in binder
5.  1/2 of class with Mrs. Gibson to do page 45 - 1/2 of class on laptops ---- then switch. 











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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Writing Homework:  None

Today I will....
continue working on my favorite trip paper.
So I can....
write a multi-paragraph paper.
I'll know I have it when....
I have my rough draft complete.

1.  Review editing sheet from Friday.
2.  Work on paragraphs 2 - 4.




History:
Homework:  study note cards/ vocab boxes due by Tuesday


TOC: p. 43 US1.5 Vocabulary Boxes
          p. 44 US1.5  "                          "

1.  Complete post test - turn into basket
2.  Pick up new cards and baggy
3.  Turn old cards into basket - make sure your name is on the baggy!
4.  Pick up Vocabulary Boxes and begin working.  They must be fully colored.
5.  Some of you will work on slide show or test from yesterday for 1/2 the class.







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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None

Today I will.....
continue to work on my favorite trip paper.
So I can.....
write a multi-paragraph paper.
I know I'll have it when.....
I complete my rough draft.




History:
Homework:  study cards/guide for test Wed. Nov. 9


TOC:  None

1.  cut out new cards if needed
2.  study cards 5 minutes
3.  checked study guide
4.  begin slide show





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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Writing:
Today I will.....

continue to work on my favorite trip paper.
So I can....
write a multi-paragraph paper.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have my rough draft complete.






History:
Homework:  Study cards/study guide - test Nov. 9 (next Wed.)


TOC:  p. 41 US1.4 Study Guide
           p. 42 US1.4 Study Guide


1.  Study note cards
2.  Complete study guide
3.  Cut out new note cards when finished
4.  Mrs. Gibson will be checking binders - this is not an actual binder check, but to look things over before your binder check on Nov. 8!













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Monday, October 31, 2016

Writing:
Homework: None


Today I will.....
complete a contraction review.
So I can.....
use apostrophes correctly in a contraction.
I'll know I have it when....
I complete at least 7 of the 10 correctly.

1.  Contraction Review
2.  Journal write - what are your Halloween plans?





History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  None

1.  We are not studying note cards today
2.   West Africa Picture - finish if needed - 5 minutes
3.  Read about the History of Halloween
4.  Venn Diagram - compare and contrast Halloween then and now.
5.  Halloween video





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Friday, October 28, 2016

No Writing Today due to Relay for Recess






History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  p. 40 US1.4c Exploration to West Africa

1.  study note cards
2.  complete weekly review - graded!
3.  begin page 40





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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Writing: 
Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday

Today I will.....
continue working on my favorite trip paper.
So I can.....
add details.
I'll know I have it when.....
I create a multi paragraph paper.




History:
Homework:  Study note cards


TOC:  None

1.  cut out new note cards 
2.  finish google classroom activity if necessary
3.  Complete a cut/paste open binder assignment
4.  No exit ticket due to cut/paste activity is graded





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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Writing:  Homework:  Pick 4

Today I will.....
add details to my favorite trip story.
So I can.....
learn to write a complete paper.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have completed all the details of my story.






History:
Homework:  Fully color page 38


TOC:  p. 39 US1.4b Cooperation & Conflict


1.  Sign into Google Classroom
2.  Review assignment for after quiz
3.  Complete quiz
Download:  dog
Submit:  shadow
4.  Work on assignment in google classroom









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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday


Today I will.....
add details to my favorite trip story.
So I can.....
learn to write a complete paper.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have completed all the details to my story.









History: Quiz tomorrow - study note cards

TOC:  p. 38 US1.4b Cultural Interactions

1.  Study note cards
2.  Complete page 38 - fully color











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Monday, October 24, 2016


Writing:  Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday!

Today I will.....
complete an editing sheet for a grade.
So I can.....
learn to write correct sentences.
I'll know I have it when....
I complete the sheet with an 80% or higher.















****USA River Basin****

History:  
Homework:  Study cards - quiz Wednesday

TOC:  p. 37 US1.4a Explorer Map

1.  Study cards
2.  Note card review for tickets
3.  Complete map (p. 37)
4.  Exit Ticket




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Friday, October 21, 2016



I am fine! Thank you so much for your concern.  It makes my heart happy : ) 

History Homework:  Comic due MONDAY!! You are welcome - one extra day since I am leaving early today.

TOC:  None

1.  study note cards - it's Friday so with a group or partner.
2.  FINISH Tree map
3.  Exit ticket






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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  Pick 4 due Friday 10/28


Today is Guidance 



History:
Homework:  Study cards; Comic tomorrow


TOC:  p. 36 US1.4a Explorers

1.  Study note cards
2.  Comic Strip - 10 minutes
3.  Explorer Tree Map
4.  Exit Ticket



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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

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Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
complete my flow map for my favorite trip paper.
So I can.....
show that I can use pre-writing strategies.
I'll know I have it when.....
I have completed my circle map and my flow map.






History:
Homework:  study note cards; comic strip due Friday


TOC:  None

1.  study note cards for 5 minutes
2.  review comic strip guidelines
3.  1/2 class Comic Strip
4.  1/2 class Quizlet Live
















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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

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Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
begin a new prompt about my favorite trip.
So I can.....
understand the prewriting strategy.
I'll know I have it when.....
I complete my circle map and my tree map. These items will be graded.





History:
Homework:  Study note cards; comic strip due Thursday


TOC:  p. 35 US1.4a M,O,A of Exploration

1.  Turn in old note cards
2.  Cut out new cards
3.  Put organizer into binder number as page 35.
4.  Begin comic strip project.  Due Thursday!

Graphic Organizer from Thursday and Monday








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Monday, October 17, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
review contractions and possessives.
So I can.....
understand the difference between the two.
I'll know I have it when....
I complete my exit ticket.




History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  None

1.  Review Motivations from Thursday.
2.  Receive back organizer from Thursday.
3.  Complete obstacles and accomplishments of exploration - be sure to color all pictures!!





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Thursday, October 13, 2016

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Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
continue to work on the cherished possession paper.
So I can.....
create an interesting paragraph!
I'll know I have it when.....
I finish my first and second paragraph.






History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  None

1.  Pre-assessment on European Exploration
2.  Slide show 
3.  Story about Exploration
4.  Organizer Motivations - Obstacles - Accomplishments
5.  Exit Ticket - Identify one motivation (reason) for exploration.




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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will....
continue working on my editing sheet.
So I can....
learn to proofread papers.
I'll know I have it when....
I find all spelling and puncuation mistakes.




History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  p. 34 Cactus Hill Summative

1.  Number page 34 and place in binder
2.  Head to computer lab to complete our test
3.  70% or higher is the goal!
4.  Quizlet when finished - GES Links - Social Studies - Gibson Quizlet



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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

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Writing:
Homework: None


Today I will.....
use my tree map to continue writing sentences about my cherished possession.
So I can.....
learn how to write a good paper!
I'll know I have it when.....
I can write my 2nd paragraph.




History:
Homework:  test tomorrow - study ALL cards


TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  SOME of you owe make up work.
3  SOME of you need to present your projects. 
4.  The case of the disappearing Anasazi - partner read.







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Monday, October 10, 2016

History:
Homework:  unit test Wednesday; study note cards

TOC:  None

1.  study note cards
2.  present projects to the class




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Friday, October 7, 2016

History:
Homework:  Unit Test Wednesday


Today we are working on our projects! This is our last DAY.  Whatever you have finished at the end of class is what I will grade.

I will be calling up each student conferencing with you.  Please be sure to have your planning sheet handy - you will need to have it! 




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Thursday, October 6, 2016

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Writing Homework: None

Today I will.....
finish my tree map of my cherished possession.

So I can....
use the tree map to create sentences.

I'll know I have it when.....
I have my tree map filled out. 



History:
Homework:  Study cards-unit test Wed!


TOC:  None

1.  Study cards
2.  Resource Assignment
3.  Exit Tickets 






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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
create a tree map of my post cherished possession.
So I can...
list the item, the description, and why it is cherished.
I'll know I have it when...
I complete the tree map.




History:
Homework: Unit test next Wednesday - study ALL cards!


TOC:  None

1.  We will NOT study note cards today
2.   Complete 14 question American Indian quiz
3.  Begin Project





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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

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Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
review my editing sheet from Friday.

So I can....
understand my mistakes and learn to write correct sentences.

I'll know I have it when....
I can correctly answer an exit ticket.

1.  If time remains, work on grammar foldable.







History:
Homework:  Quiz tomorrow - study note cards: bring project stuff if needed.


TOC:  None

1.  study note cards
**Gibson and Divers cut out resources note cards
2.  review American Indian locations
3.  review tree map assignment
4.  complete assignment, place in basket
5.  read quietly
6.  exit ticket






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Monday, October 3, 2016

Writing:
Homework:  None


Today I will.....
finish my grammar foldable from last week.
So I can.....
understand the different parts of speech. 
I'll know I have it when.....
I have correctly identified examples of the 6 parts of speech.



History:
Homework:  Study note cards; quiz Wednesday


TOC:  p. 33 Resources

1. Study note cards
2.  discuss project
3.  place page 33 into notebook
4.  explain assignment
5.  cut out note cards
6.  conferences





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Friday, September 30, 2016

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Writing Homework:  None

Today I will.....
turn in my Pick 4, complete an editing sheet, and work on my grammar foldable.
So I can....
learn proper grammar in a sentence.
I'll know I have it when.....
I finish my editing sheet with a score of 70% or higher and I complete my foldable correctly.





History:
Homework:  None


TOC:  p. 33 US1.3c Resources 

1.  Study note cards
2.  Complete page 33
3.  Discuss Project
4.  Exit Ticket







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Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Writing:
Homework: Pick 4 due tomorrow


Today I will.....
complete a grammar foldable.

So I can.....
describe pronouns, plural nouns, singular nouns, proper nouns, common nouns, singular possessive nouns, and plural possessive nouns.

I'll know I have it when....
I complete all parts of the foldable correctly.



History:
Homework:  return form! Indian quiz Wed; study cards.


TOC:  None

1.  study cards
2.  complete pages 31 and 32






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