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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