SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012

Science – Week of May 14-18

Monday 14th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s atmosphere formed and what it is made of. 2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. 3. Understand how air pressure and temperature change as altitude increases.
• Check Ch 16 Lesson 4 Review pg 603 #’s1-9
• Assign Ch 16 Study Guide pg 607 #’s 1-17
• Check Ch 16 Study Guide pg 607 #’s 1-17

Tuesday 15th:

• TSW –1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Assign Ch 16 Review pg 608-609 #’s 1-29
• If time permits, check Ch 16 Review

Wednesday 16th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.

• Finishing Checking Ch 16 Review
• Assign Standardized Test Practice pg 610-611 #’s 1-13
• If time permits, check Standardized Test

Thursday 17th:

• TSW –1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Assign Chapter Test B Study Guide
• If time permits, check Ch Test B Study Guide

Friday 18th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Finish Checking Chapter Test B Study Guide
• Chapter 16 Test is Monday

Language Arts – Week of May 14-18

Monday, May 14th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words from Mythology" with 100% accuracy. Today, the students will take the pretest for "Words from Mythology," These words can be found on Practice page 179.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 181-182 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify strong leads and endings in a persuasive piece. We will begin class today by discussing the answers to Reteach 95 and Practice 96 assigned for homework last Friday. Next, we will read and discuss "Composition: Leads and Endings," TB Pgs 456-457. We will only discuss exercises from page 457, but we will also discuss the answers to Reteach 97. With any remaining class time, students can begin working on Sections A through E from the Unit 6 Review found on TB Pgs 484-485. This is to be completed for homework and will BE GRADED!

HOMEWORK: Complete Sections A through E from Unit 6 Review begun in class today. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!

Tuesday, May 15th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the meanings of the "Words from Mythology." Today we will go over the homework from past night, Practice pages 181-182. We will do both pages at the same time. As the students give the word in the proper alphabetical order (pg 181), they will identify the correct meaning (pg 182). They will then orally spell the word.

HOMEWORK: Students will complete a crossword puzzle for the "Words from Mythology."

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 6 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will go over Sections A through E from the Unit 6 Review begun yesterday in class and assigned for homework last night. When this is completed, the assignment is to be COLLECTED AND GRADED. Students may use the remainder of the class to complete Sections F through J from the Unit 6 Review, TB Pgs 486-487. This is to be completed for homework and will BE GRADED!

HOMEWORK: Complete Sections F through J from the Unit 6 Review begun in class today. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!

Wednesday, May 16th

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using "Words from Mythology." Today, we will go over the "Words from Mythology" crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night. As the correct answer is given, students will orally spell the word. HOMEWORK: Tonight's homework is based on the test "Greek Suffixes." If students had a score of 80% or higher, 20 or more words correct, they only need to study this week's words for tomorrow's final test. This assignment is due for Friday, although students can turn it in tomorrow if they wish.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 6 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will go over Sections F through J from the Unit 6 Review found on TB Pgs 486-487. When we are finished, this will be collected and graded. Any remaining time will be used to prepare for tomorrow's Unit 6 Test.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Unit 6 Test.

Thursday, May 17th

SPELLING: There will be no Spelling today due to the Unit 6 Grammar Test.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 6 with 70% accuracy. Students will be taking the Unit 6 Grammar Test today. We will begin with the "Listening Skills" section first. Students will then complete the Unit 6 Test on their own. If all students finish and there is enough time, we will go over the test before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED!

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, May 18th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words from Mythology" with 80% accuracy. Students toddy will take the final test for "Words from Mythology." These words can be found on Practice page 179. Students are required to write out all 25 words.

HOMEWORK: Technically nothing. However the students could study for Monday's Pretest on "Words From Around the World." These words can be found on Practice page 185.

GRAMMAR: TSW...

HOMEWORK:

Reading – Week of May 14-18

Monday, May 14th

TSW...participate in a Pair-Share activity for "On My Honor." ...define the words nonchalance, tourist, propelled, and supplication. ......complete an activity from their Vocabulary Contract. Before class begins, have the following directions on the board: "Sketch your answer to this question: Where would Joel most like to be at this point in the story?" Allow students time to respond to this exercise at the beginning of class. When everyone has finished, students will use a Pair-Share cooperative learning model to share their sketches. Students will first share their sketch with a partner, explaining what they drew. Next, they will share the drawings with another group of two, forming the Square. After they have shared as a Square, the Square will select one sketch to share with the class. The student who drew the sketch cannot be the person who shares for the Square. With the remaining class time, have students define the words nonchalance, tourist, propelled, and supplication found on their Vocabulary Worksheet.

HOMEWORK: Continue to work on your activities for your Vocabulary Contract.

Tuesday, May 15th

TSW...complete a SOPQ activity for Chapters 7 & 8 from "On My Honor." ...define the terms nonchalance, tourist, propelled, supplication as the words are used in the story. Students today are to read Chapter 7 and 8 from "On My Honor." (Students have the option of reading these pages independently, with a partner, or with the teacher.) When finished, students are to work independently to complete the SOPQ exercise. If students are waiting for the class to finish, they may begin working on the vocabulary words for this chapter: nonchalance, tourist, propelled, supplication.

HOMEWORK: Continue to work on activities for your Vocabulary Contract.

Wednesday, May 16th

TSW...complete a SOPQ activity for Chapters 7 & 8. ...evaluate Joel's story. Today, students are to move into groups of 3/4 students to discuss the SOPQ activity. However, before they start this discussion, have students respond to the following: "Evaluate whether Joel's story was believable." Their response to this should be written in their journals. When all students have completed this, students may begin discussing their SOPQ responses and their response to the Journal Writing. With any remaining class time, students may work on the vocabulary words for this chapter (nonchalance, tourist, propelled, supplication) or an activity from their Vocabulary Contract.

HOMEWORK: Continue to work on activities for your Vocabulary Contract.

Thursday, May 17th

TSW...complete a SOPQ activity for Chapters 9 & 10. ...define the words circular, reverently, and dispel as used in this book. ...complete a RAFT exercise. Today, students will read Chapters 9 & 10 from "On My Honor." (Students have the option of reading these pages independently, with a partner, or with the teacher.) When finished reading, students are to work independently to complete the SOPQ exercise. While waiting for the entire class to finish, student may work on the vocabulary words for this chapter: circular, reverently, and dispel. When all students have finished the SOPQ exercise, have students share their responses in their groups. Prior to the end of the period, introduce the RAFT activity. Distribute the sheet that explains the RAFT exercise, and the rubrics that will be used to evaluate the exercise.

HOMEWORK: Complete the RAFT activity for homework.

Friday, May 18th

TSW...present their RAFT exercise to their group. ...write a reflection as Joel as their friend. In their groups, students will present the RAFT activity that they did last night. Afterwards, these will be collected for evaluation. Next, students will write a response in their journals to the following questions: "Would you trust Joel to be your friend? Why or why not?" When all students appear to be finished, ask if any students wishes to share their response. Call on all who want to respond. With the remaining class time, students are to work on the vocabulary words for these chapters (circular, reverently, and dispel) or work on an activity from their Vocabulary Contract.

HOMEWORK: Work on your activities for your Vocabulary Contract.

Science – Week of May 7-11

Monday 7th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s atmosphere formed and what it is made of. 2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. 3. Understand how air pressure and temperature change as altitude increases.
• Assign Vocab Ch 16 Lesson 3 & 4 (prevailing westerlies, jet streams, trade winds, polar easterlies, Coriolis effect, land breeze) (radon, Clean Air Act, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, temperature inversion)
• Read/Discuss – Circulating Air pg 586-587
• Assign Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere WS 37
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 2 Review pg 588 #’s 1-9

Tuesday 8th:

• TSW –1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Check Lesson 2 Review pg 588 #’s 1-9
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 3 Outline
• Check Lesson 3 Outline
• Read/Discuss – Global Winds pg 591-594

Wednesday 9th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.

• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 3 Review pg 595 #’s 1-9
• Check Lesson 3 Review pg 595 #’s 1-9
• Read/Discuss – Sources of Air Pollution pg 598-599
• Foldable – Types of Air Pollution

Thursday 10th:

• TSW –1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 4 Outline
• Check Lesson 4 Outline
• Read/Discuss – Particulate Pollution pg 600-602
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 4 Review pg 603 #’s 1-9
• Check Lesson 4 Review pg 603 #’s 1-9

Friday 11th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Give Vocab quiz on Ch 16 Lesson 3 & 4
• Assign Ch 16 Study Guide pg 607 #’s 1-17
• Check Ch 16 Study Guide pg 607 #’s 1-17

Language Arts – week of May 7-11

Monday, May 7th

SPELLING TSW...spell words containing "Greek Suffixes" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Greek Suffixes." These words can be found on Practice page 173.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 175 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR TSW...identify interjections and learn how to use them in sentences. ...identify the correct punctuation in introductory prepositional phrases and interjections. We will begin class today by reading and discussing "Interjections," TB Pgs 436-437. As part of the discussion, we will orally discuss exercises 1-10. We will also note the punctuation used at the end of these phrases and discuss their use. This ties in with the next lesson we will read and discuss today, "Punctuating Introductory Prepositional Phrases and Interjections," TB Pgs 440-441. If time permits, we will discuss all exercises on these pages.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 92 and Extend 92 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 8th

SPELLING TSW...identify the Greek suffixes in this week's words. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 175. As the correct response is given, students are to orally spell the words. HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a crossword puzzle using the words with Greek Suffixes. This assignment is due tomorrow.

GRAMMAR TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 428-441 with 70% accuracy. We will begin class today by going over last night's homework, Reteach 92 and Extend 92. Students will then have the remainder of the period to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 442-443. This assignment is not due until tomorrow and WILL BE GRADED!

HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 442-443 begun in class today. Remember, this is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT!

Wednesday, May 9th

SPELLING TSW...use the meanings of words with Greek suffixes to accurately complete a crossword puzzle. Today, we will go over the crossword puzzle assigned yesterday. As the correct resonse is given, students should spell the words.

HOMEWORK: Tonight's homework is based on the test "Absorbed Prefixes." If students had a score of 80% or higher, 20 or more words correct, they only need to study this week's words for tomorrow's final test. If students have a score of 76% or less, 19 or less words correct, on that test, they need to write THIS WEEK'S WORDS 5 times each. That is all 25 words. This assignment is due for Friday, although students can turn it in tomorrow if they wish.

GRAMMAR TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 428-441 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be discussing the students' responses to the "Mixed Review" exercises on TB Pgs 442-443. When finished, these exercises will be COLLECTED AND GRADED. Any remaining class time will be used to prepare for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 428-443.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 428-443.

Thursday, May 10th

SPELLING: There will not be Spelling today due to the Grammar quiz!

GRAMMAR TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 428-443 with 70% accuracy. Today, students will be taking a quiz on TB Pgs 428-443. Students may use the entire period to complete the quiz. However, if students do get done early, we will go over the quiz before it is collected.

HOMEWORK: Nothing

Friday, May 11th

SPELLING TSW...spell words containing Greek suffixes with 80% accuracy. Today is the final test for words with "Greek Suffixes." These words can be found on page 173. HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, students could study for the "Words from Mythology" pretest which will be given on Monday. These words can be found on page 179.

GRAMMAR TSW...find out another way to gather ideas and content for their writing by learning how to perform online searches. ...identify words with positive and negative connotations and learn how to select words to improve their writing. If we went over the quiz yesterday, we will follow the following plans. If not, we will begin class by going over the quiz and only do the first part of today's lesson. We will begin class today by reading and discussing "On-Line Searches," TB Pgs 452-453. We will discuss all ten exercises orally in class. We will also read and discuss "Vocabulary: Word Choice," TB Pgs 454-455, today. If time permits, we will discuss all exercises orally.

HOMEWORK: Students should complete Reteach 95 and Practice 96 for Monday.

Reading – Week of May 7-11

Monday, May 7th

TSW...participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Process for Chapters 1 and 2 of "On My Honor." ...properly define words from Chapters 1 and 2 of "On My Honor." Today in class, we will begin by discussing the vocabulary words assigned for homework last night. Next, students will be moved into groups of 3/4 to participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Process using their responses to their SOPQ Response Card. Before students leave today, they will complete an "Exit Slip" responding to the following prompt: "If your parents told you not to go somewhere, would you go anyway? Why or why not?"

Tuesday, May 8th

TSW...decide on the activities they will use to complete their "Vocabulary Contract". ...read Chapters 3 and 4 on "On My Honor" and complete an SOPQ activity. ...define the words gawk, immersing, realigned, and agitated. At the start of class today, I will introduce the "Vocabulary Contract." The points to emphasize is that the students need to pick out activities that total 100 points and the contract must be fulfilled by the day of the book test. Students are now to read Chapter 3 and 4 of "On My Honor." (Students have the option of reading these pages independently, with a partner, or with me.) When finished, students are to independently complete the SOPQ activity.

HOMEWORK: Decide on the activities to fulfill your Vocabulary Contract. These will be turned into Mr. Fontana tomorrow. If necessary, complete the SOPQ activity in your Composition Book. Define the words gawk, immersing, realigned, and agitated on your vocabulary worksheet.

Wednesday, May 9th

TSW...decide on the activities they will use to complete their "Vocabulary Contract". ...properly define the words from Chapter 3 and 4 of "On My Honor." ...participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Method activity for Chapters 3 and 4 of "On My Honor." At the start of class today, i will collect from students their Vocabulary Contracts. (This is only to ensure that they have activities that total 100 points. These are the activities they are committed to. There will be no changing.) We will then discuss the vocabulary words assigned last night for homework to ensure that the students have the correct definitions of the words. Students will then move into small groups (3/4 students) to complete a Reciprocal Teaching Activity. With the remaining class time, we will do a "Think-Pair-Share" activity. Students should think about the question "What would I do at this point in the story?" After a couple of minutes, students will share their thoughts with the person they are sitting next to so that answers may be discussed. I will then ask for volunteers to share their answers with the class.

HOMEWORK: Work on one or more of your Vocabulary Contract activities.

Thursday, May 10th

TSW...respond to a question about honesty. ....read Chapters 5 and 6 of "On My Honor" and complete an SOPQ activity. ...define the terms deceptively, barrage, inverted, shear, and reverberated. To begin class today, have the following prompt written on the board: Explain how not telling someone all of the facts may be dishonest. Give students an opportunity to respond to this prompt in their composition books/journal. When it appears that everyone is done, ask if anyone wishes to share their response. When you are finished with this, remind students of the story of Pinocchio,that his nose grew anytime he told a lie. Ask students to identify ways that they know when someone is lying. (Not making eye contact, fidgeting, changing their stories, too much detail, etc.) When done, students are to read Chapters 5 and 6 of "On My Honor". (Students have the option of reading these pages independently, with a partner, or with the teacher.)

HOMEWORK: If students had enough time to finish the reading of Chapter 5 and 6, then they can complete the SOPQ activity for these chapters in their composition books. If not, then this assignment cannot be given. Either way, the students should be able to define the terms deceptively, barrage, inverted, shear, and reverberated on their vocabulary worksheet.

Friday, May 11th

TSW...properly define the terms deceptively, barrage, inverted, shear, and reverberated. ...participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Method activity for Chapters 5 and 6 for "On My Honor." ...complete an activity from their Vocabulary Contract. We will start class today by discussing the vocabulary words for Chapter 5 and 6 assigned for homework last night. Next depending on what occurred in yesterday class, one of two activities will take place. If necessary, students will complete the reading of Chapters 5 and 6 from "On My Honor." When finished students will need to complete the SOPQ activity for these chapters in their composition books. They are then to move into small groups to complete the Reciprocal Teaching Method exercise. If students completed the reading yesterday, they should move directly into the Reciprocal Teaching Method exercise. When this is completed students should complete the following "Exit Slip" activity: Write one-word summaries for Joel's feeling at this point in the book and explain why you chose that word. If their is time at the end of the period, students may work on a Vocabulary Contract activity.

HOMEWORK: Work on a vocabulary contract activity

Science – Week of April 30 – May 4

Monday 30th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s atmosphere formed and what it is made of. 2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. 3. Understand how air pressure and temperature change as altitude increases.
• Assign Vocab Ch 16 Lesson 1 & 2 (thermosphere, exosphere, nitrogen, auroras, photosynthesis, ozone, water vapor, mesosphere) (conduction, latent heat, radiation, temperature inversion, unstable air, convection)
• Read/Discuss - Importance of Earth’s atmosphere pg 573-575
• Read/Discuss – Layers of atmosphere pg 576-578
• Foldable – Layers of atmosphere
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 1 Review pg 579 #’s 1-8

Tuesday 1st:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s atmosphere formed and what it is made of. 2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. 3. Understand how air pressure and temperature change as altitude increases.
• Finish Ch 16 Lesson 1 Review pg 579 #’s 1-8
• Describing Earth’s Atmosphere WS 13
• Check Lesson 1 Review pg 579 #’s 1-8
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 2 Outline
• Check Lesson 2 Outline
• Read/Discuss – Energy from the Sun pg 582-583
• Read/Discuss – Radiation Balance pg 584-585

Wednesday 2nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand the transformation of energy from the sun to Earth and the atmosphere. 2. Identify how air circulation patterns are created in the atmosphere.
• Foldable – Thermal Energy Transfer
• Read/Discuss – Circulating Air pg 586-587
• Assign Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere WS 37
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 2 Review pg 588 #’s 1-9

Thursday 3rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand the transformation of energy from the sun to Earth and the atmosphere. 2. Identify how air circulation patterns are created in the atmosphere. 3. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 4. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 5. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Check Lesson 2 Review pg 588 #’s 1-9
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 3 Outline
• Check Lesson3 Outline
• Read/Discuss – Global Winds 591-594
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 3 Review #’s 1-9

Friday 4th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s surface has uneven heat due to air movement. 2. Understand how Earth’s air currents are effected by Earth’s spin. 3. Identify the main wind belts on Earth.
• Give Vocab quiz on Ch 16 Lesson 1 & 2
• Check Lesson 3 Review #’s 1-9
• Read/Discuss – Sources of Air Pollution pg 598-599

Language Arts – Week of April 30 – May 4

Monday, April 30th

SPELLING: Due to the grammar quiz today, the pretest for "Absorbed Prefixes" will be given tomorrow. There will be no Spelling today.

HOMEWORK: None

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 416-427 with 70% accuracy. Today, students will take the quiz on TB Pgs 416-427. If necessary, students may use the entire period to complete this quiz. However, if students complete the quiz and there is enough time, go over the quiz before COLLECTING AND GRADING the quiz. (PLEASE separate the seats prior to class.)

HOMEWORK: Nothing.

Tuesday, May 1st

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with "Absorbed Prefixes" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Absorbed Prefixes." These words can be found on Practice page 167. HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 169 for tomorrow. GRAMMAR: TSW...identify prepositions in sentences. ...identify prepositional phrases in sentences. Today in class, we will be covering the lessons "Prepositions," TB Pgs 428-429, and "Prepositional Phrases," TB Pgs 430-431. In discussing both lessons, we will orally discuss exercises 1-15.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Extend 86 and Practice 87 for tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 2nd

SPELLING: TSW...identify the prefixes found in this week's words. We will be going over Practice page 169 assigned for homework last night. As the correct answer is given, the students are to orally spell the word.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a teacher prepared crossword puzzle for "Absorbed Prefixes."

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify prepositional phrases used as adjectives and as adverbs. We will begin class today by going over Extend 86 and Practice 87 assigned for homework last night. We will then cover the lessons "Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives," TB Pgs 432-433, and "Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs," TB Pgs 434-435. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 for both lessons.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 88 and Practice 89 for homework tonight.

Thursday, May 3rd

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using words with absorbed prefixes. Today in class, we will be going over the "Absorbed Prefixes" crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night. As the correct answer is given, students are to orally spell the words. Afterwards, I will return the students"Greek and Latin Prefixes" test.

HOMEWORK: Study for the test for those who have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...combine sentences using prepositional phrases. We will start class today by going over Reteach 88 and Practice 89 assigned for homework last night. We will then cover the lesson "Combining Sentences: Prepositional Phrases," TB Pgs 438-439. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

HOMEWORK: Students should complete Reteach 91 for homework tonight.

Friday, May 4th (Early Dismissal Day -- Shortened Periods!) SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing "Absorbed Prefixes" with 80% accuracy. Today is the final test for "Absorbed Prefixes." These words can be found on page 167 of the Practice book. Students are to write out all 25 words.

HOMEWORK: Technically nothing. However, students could study for the "Greek Suffixes" pretest which will be given on Monday. These words can be found on page 173 of the Practice book.

GRAMMAR: TSW...combine sentences using prepositional phrases. There will probably be only enough time today to discuss Reteach 91 assigned for homework last night.

HOMEWORK: None

Reading – Week of April 30 – May 4

Monday, April 30th

TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 70% accuracy. Today, the students will be taking the Unit 5 Reading test. The test begins with a Listening skills section based on the article "Inventing Paper." The story to be read can be found on page 89 of the"PSSA Format Assessment" booklet. After the students have completed these questions, the students are to complete the test on their own. When students are finished, they should read an independent reading book. If all students finish prior to the end of class, go over the test before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED.

HOMEWORK: None.

Tuesday, May 1st

TSW...respond to the question: Is honesty always the best policy? ...discuss the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Have the following question written on the board: "Is honesty always the best policy?" Have students write out a response to this question. Ask if any student would like to share their response. Next read the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" to the class. When finished, discuss the following questions: 1. What was the boy's motive for crying wolf? 2. What was the community's reaction at first when the boy cried wolf? 3. How did the boy's motives and the townspeople's reactions change? Next, display the Concept Map for honesty to discuss the word honesty. Students are to copy the information on a index card. This will eventually be placed in the Four Pocket Book after it is made.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, May 2nd

TSW...construct a four pocket booklet to stay organized. ...preview the book "On My Honor." ...understand the Reciprocal Teaching Process. We will start class today by making a Four Pocket Book. Demonstrate how this is done for the students as they make their books. Next, distribute the classroom copies of "On My Honor." Model how to preview the book. As the students to look at the title and cover illustration. Have students make a prediction about what the book will be about. Now, have students read the back cover and discuss how their predictions change. Ask students to respond to the question that ends the description: "how can he (Joel) face their parents and the terrible truth?" Finally today, introduce and demonstrate the Reciprocal Teaching Process. This will be the technique used to discuss the novel.

HOMEWORK: None

Thursday, May 3rd

TSW...read Chapters 1 and 2 from "On My Honor" and complete a SOPQ card. Today in class, students are to read Chapters 1 and 2 of "On My Honor," Pgs 1-16. (Students have the option of reading these pages independently, with a partner, or with me.) When they are finished, students are to complete a SOPQ Response Card.

HOMEWORK: If students did not complete the assignment in class, the SOPQ card, students need to complete this for tomorrow. Define the words sparse, jubilant, jaunt, exuberance, and taunt found on the "Vocabulary" worksheet.

Friday, May 4th

TSW...participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Process for Chapters 1 and 2 of "On My Honor." ...properly define words from Chapters 1 and 2 of "On My Honor." Today in class, we will begin by discussing the vocabulary words assigned for homework last night. Next, students will be moved into groups of 3/4 to participate in a Reciprocal Teaching Process using their responses to their SOPQ Response Card. Before students leave today, they will complete an "Exit Slip" responding to the following prompt: "If your parents told you not to go somewhere, would you go anyway? Why or why not?"

Science – Week of April 23-27

Monday 23rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand the change in energy and how it affects the state of matter. 2. Identify substances that dissolve and what happens to it. 3. Identify the conservation of mass.
• Check Chapter Test Study Guide B
• Review for Chapter 10 Test

Tuesday 24th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
• Give Chapter 10 Test

Wednesday 25th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
• Finish Chapter 10 Test

Thursday 26th:

• TSW – 1. Travel to the Science Center.
• 7th Grade Field Trip

Friday 27th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how Earth’s atmosphere formed and what it is made of. 2. Identify the layers of the atmosphere. 3. Understand how air pressure and temperature change as altitude increases.
• Assign Vocab Ch 16 Lesson 1 (thermosphere, exosphere, nitrogen, auroras, photosynthesis, ozone, water vapor, mesosphere)
• Assign Ch 16 Lesson 1 Outline
• Launch Lab – Where does air apply pressure?

Language Arts – Week of April 23-27

Monday, April 23rd

SPELLING: Since we will only have three class periods this week, we will not be doing a Spelling class this week.

GRAMMAR: TSW...use adverbs to make comparisons. ...identify and correctly use negatives in sentences. We will then read and discuss "Comparing with Adverbs," TB Pgs 420-421. We will orally complete exercises 1-15 as part of the discussion. We will also read and discuss "Negatives," TB Pgs 422-423 today. Again as part of the discussion, we will go over exercises 1-15 from these pages.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 82 and Extend 83 for Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 24th

SPELLING: Since we will only have three class periods this week, we will not be doing a Spelling class this week.

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn the correct use of colons and hyphens. We will begin class today by going over the students' response to Practice 82 and Extend 83. We will then read and discuss "Colons and Hyphens," TB Pgs 424-425. Using the SmartBoard, we will complete exercises 1-15 in class.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach and Extend 84 for tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 25th

SPELLING: Since we will only have three class periods this week, we will not be doing a Spelling class this week.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 416-425 with 70% accuracy. We will go over Reteach and Extend 83 to begin class today. Students will have the remainder of the class to work on the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 426-427. This assignment is not due until tomorrow, and it is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT! (If students finish prior to the end of class, they may turn it in today.)

HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" assignment from TB Pgs 426-427. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW!

Thursday, April 26th

NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO THE 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO HEINZ FIELD AND THE GATEWAY CLIPPER.

Friday, April 27th

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO THE FACT THAT STUDENTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE EXCELA HEALTH BUSHY RUN 5K RACE. HOWEVER, THE "MIXED REVIEW" EXERCISES ARE DUE TODAY. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BRING THEM TO MY ROOM IN THE MORNING DURING HOMEROOM PERIOD.

Reading – Week of April 23-27

Monday, April 23rd

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary words. I will begin class today by introducing the pronunciation of the new vocabulary words on TB Pg 570. Students will then be given a vocabulary word chart and asked to complete the "Predicted Meaning of the Word" on their own. They will then move into small groups (approx. 3 students) to compare predictions and then to use the article "Rosa Parks and the Institute," TB Pgs 570-571, to define the words using context clues. We will discuss the meanings of these words before the end of the period.

HOMEWORK: From the Practice "O" workbook, students are to complete page 177. Preview the selection "Let It Shine," TB Pgs 572-585, and take notes on what you think the story will be about.

Tuesday, April 24th

TSW...use a graphic organizer to help students write a summary of a selection. We will start class by going over Practice "O" page 177. Students will then share their predictions about "Let It Shine" in an Idea Wave. We will then begin reading the selection periodically pausing to discuss the selection and to work on the graphic organizer found on page 179 of Practice "O".

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, April 25th

TSW...use a graphic organizer to help students write a summary of a selection. To begin class today, I will ask a student to summarize the first part of the story. Beginning on TB Pg 580, we will continue reading the selection again pausing periodically to discuss the selection and completing the graphic organizer found on page 179 of Practice "O". If there is time at the end of class, we will discuss the "Think and Compare" questions found on TB Pg 587.

HOMEWORK: Use the graphic organizer on Practice "O" page 179 to write a summary of "Let It Shine." The selection test for "Let It Shine" will be on Monday, April 30th

Thursday, April 26th

NO CLASS TODAY due to the 6th grade field trip.

Friday, April 27th

NO CLASS TODAY due to the Excela Bushy Run 5K run.

Science – Week of April 16-20

Monday 16th:

• TSW – 1. Understand the change in energy and how it affects the state of matter. 2. Identify substances that dissolve and what happens to it. 3. Identify the conservation of mass.
• Assign Vocab (boiling point, condensation, deposition, freezing, melting, sublimation)
• Read/Discuss - Dissolving pg 370
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 3 pg 371 #’s 1-7

Tuesday 17th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
• Check Ch 10 Lesson 3 pg 371 #’s 1-7
• Read/Discuss Chemical Properties pg 374-375
• Read/Discuss Chemical Reactions pg 376
• Lab – Can you spot the clues for chemical change

Wednesday 18th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.

• Read/Discuss – Chemical Equations pg 377
• Have students come up to the Smartboard and Balance Chemical Equations
• Read/Discuss Rate of Chemical Reactions pg 378
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 4 Review pg 379 #’s 1-10

Thursday 19th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
• Assign Ch 10 Study Guide pg 383 #’s 1-16
• Check Study Guide pg 383 #’s 1-16
• Assign Ch 10 Review pg 384-385 #’s 1-22

Friday 20th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what a chemical property is. 2. Understand the importance of chemical equations. 3. Identify factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Check Ch 10 Review #’s 1-22
• Assign Standardized Test Practice pg 386 #’s 1-14
• If time permits check Standardized Test Practice #’s 1-14
• Assign Chapter Test Study Guide B

Language Arts – Week of April 16-20

Monday, April 16th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with "Greek and Latin Prefixes" with 100 % accuracy. Today in class, students will take the pretest for "Greek and Latin Prefixes." These words can be found on Practice page 161.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 163 for Wednesday.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over Sections G through L from the Unit 5 Review. This is found on TB Pgs 400-401 in the textbook. When we are done, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED. Any remaining time will be used to prepare for tomorrow's Unit 5 Test.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Unit 5 Test.

Tuesday, April 17th

SPELLING: THERE WON'T BE ANY SPELLING TODAY DUE TO THE UNIT 5 TEST IN GRAMMAR.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 60% accuracy. Today in class, students will be taking the Unit 5 Test. As usual, begin with the "Listening Skills" section. Then allow students to complete the rest of the Unit 5 Test on their own. If time permits, go over the test before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED.

HOMEWORK: None.

Wednesday, April 18th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the Greek or Latin prefix found in this week's words. We will go over Practice page 163 assigned for homework last night.

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 164 for homework.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 100% accuracy. ...identify adverbs that modify verbs in sentences. Today in class, we will go over the Unit 5 Test if this was not done yesterday. With the time that remains, we will read and discuss "Adverbs That Modify Verbs," TB Pgs 416-417. As part of the discussion, we will orally complete exercises 1-15.

HOMEWORK: Complete Reteach 80 for tomorrow. However, besides identifying the adverb in each sentence, students should also identify the verb that is being modified.

Thursday, April 19th

SPELLING: TSW...use the definitions of this week's words to complete a crossword puzzle of words with "Greek and Latin Prefixes." We will go over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last evening. HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow for those who have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify adverbs that modify addicts and adverbs. We will begin class today by discussing the students responses to Reteach 80. (Students were also supposed to identify the verb modified in each sentence.) We will next read and discuss "Adverbs that Modify Adjectives and Adverbs," TB Pgs 418-419. As part of the discussion, we will orally complete exercises 1-15.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 81 for tomorrow.

Friday, April 20th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with "Greek and Latin Prefixes" with 80% accuracy. Students are to take the final test on "Greek and Latin Prefixes" today. These words can be found on page 161. They are to write out all 25 words.

HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing.

GRAMMAR: TSW...use adverbs to make comparisons. We will be going over Reteach 18 assigned for homework last night to begin class. We will then read and discuss "Comparing with Adverbs," TB Pgs 420-421. We will orally complete exercises 1-15 as part of the discussion. HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 82 for Monday.

Reading – Week of April 16-20

Monday, April 16th

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary words. Using the article "Grandpa and Me" from TB Pgs 544-545, students will complete a vocabulary chart for these new words. After introducing the new words, the student will individually predict the meanings of the new words. Students will then move into small groups to share their predictions and use the article to define the words. We will discuss their responses prior to the end of the period to make sure that they have the correct meaning.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete page 170 from their Practice "O" book. Students should also preview the selection "Honus and Me," TB Pgs 546-559, and predict what they think the story will be about.

Tuesday, April 17th

TSW...complete a "Judgment Chart" for this week's selection. We will start class today by going over Practice "O" page 170. Together in class, we will then complete the "Reread for Comprehension" from pages 545A-545B of the Unit 5 TM. After sharing the predictions about the selection "Honus and Me" in an Idea Wave, we will begin reading the selection. We will periodically pause to discuss the selection and word on the judgment chart found on page 172 of the Practice "O" workbook.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, April 18th

TSW...complete a "Judgment Chart" for this week's selection. I will start class today by asking a student to summarize the part of "Honus and Me" read in class yesterday. We will then continue with the reading of the selection, again pausing periodically to discuss the selection and completing Practice "O" page 172. If time permits, we will discuss the "Think and Compare" questions at the end of the selection.

HOMEWORK: None

Thursday, April 19th

TSW...participate in a carousel brainstorm of the selection. ...use a thesaurus to find antonyms of words. To begin class today, students will participate in a carousel brainstorm for the selection "Honus and Me." Students will be place in small groups for this activity. Prior to the end of class, we will complete the thesaurus activity found on page 567D of the Unit 5 Teacher's Manual. This will include working in small gouts (approximately 3 students/group) to complete page 175 of the Practice "O" workbook.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's selection test on "Honus and Me."

Friday, April 20th

TSW...answer questions from reading selections with 70% accuracy. Today students will take the selection test for "Honus and Me." If time permits, we will go over the test before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED.

HOMEWORK: None

Science – Week of April 11-13

Wednesday 11th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.

• Assign Vocab (physical property, gas, mass, solubility, mixture, D = M / V)
• Read/Discuss – Conductivity & Solubility pg 362
• Read/Discuss – Separating Mixtures pg 363
• Oil and Water experiment
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 2 Review pg 364 #’s 1-9

Thursday 12th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Check Ch 10 Lesson 2 Review
• Launch lab – Where did it go? Physical Changes
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 3 Outline
• Check Ch 10 Lesson 3 Outline
• Read/Discuss Physical Changes pg 367

Friday 13th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Read/Discuss Change in State of Matter pg 368
• Read/Discuss Removing Thermal Energy pg 369

Language Arts – Week of April 11-13

Wednesday, April 11th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling today since we are just coming back after the break. However, there will be homework tonight due tomorrow. TSW... HOMEWORK: Students will be given a crossword puzzle containing this week's words to complete for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...improve sentence fluency through recognizing roots and coming them with suffixes and prefixed to form new words. ...write dialogue to make the content of their writing more realistic. We will begin class today by reading and discussing "Vocabulary: Roots," TB Pgs 368-369. We will be discussing all exercises as part of the discussion. We will also read and discuss "Composition: Writing Dialogue," TB Pgs 370-371. (This is really are review lesson from earlier in the Chapter.) We will discuss exercises 6-10 from TB Pg 371 and Practice 79.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 78 and Extend 79 for homework.

Thursday, April 12th

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using the meaning of words ending in -ent, -ant, -ence, and - ance. We will go over the crossword puzzle given to the students yesterday. As the correct answer is given, students will be asked to orally spell the word. HOMEWORK: Tonight's homework is based on the test "Words with -ible, -able." If students had a score of 80% or higher, 20 or more words correct, they only need to study this week's words for tomorrow's final test. If students have a score of 76% or less, 19 or less words correct, on that test, they need to write THIS WEEK'S WORDS 5 times each. That is all 25 words.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 70% accuracy. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Reteach 78 and Extend 79. Students will then have the remainder of the period to work on Sections A through F from the Unit 5 Review on TB Pgs 398-399. This assignment is due tomorrow and will be GRADED!

HOMEWORK: Complete the assignment begun in class from the Unit 5 Review. This assignment will be GRADED!

Friday, April 13th

SPELLING: TSW...write words ending in -ent, -ant, -ence, and -ance with 80% accuracy. Students will take the final test on words ending with -ent, -ant, -ence, and -ance. These words can be found on Practice page 153.

HOMEWORK: None

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 5 with 70% accuracy. We will begin class today by going over Sections A through F from the Unit 5 Review assigned for homework last night. When finished, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! When finished, the students will have the remainder of the period to work on Sections G through L from the Unit 5 Review. This also is an assignment that is due on Monday and will be GRADED! HOMEWORK: Complete the Sections G through H from the Unit 5 Review begun in class. This assignment will be GRADED!

Reading – Week of April 11-13

Wednesday, April 11th

TSW...identify the meanings of new vocabulary words in context. The new vocabulary words will be introduced using the article "Money Talk" found on TB Pgs. 532- 533. Students will complete a vocabulary chart before and after reading the context clue article p. 532. When students have finished the vocabulary chart, we will discuss the meanings of the new words. If time permits, we will also complete the "Reread for Comprehension" activity found on pages 533A-B in the Unit 5 Teacher's Manual

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice Book "O" page 164 on if "Reread for Comprehension" completed in class. Preview “Europe and the Euro” p. 534 and take notes.

Thursday, April 12th

TSW...apply good reading strategies to the article. We will review vocabulary p. 532 using Practice Book "O" page 163. Students will share preview notes from homework. They will then work with a partner to read the article "Europe and the Euro," p. 535- 537 and apply the strategy of "Talking to the Text."

HOMEWORK: Complete the reading of "Europe and the Euro" and the "Talking to the Text" exercise. Also, complete page 165 from the Practice "O" workbook.

Friday, April 13th

TSW...identify words and meanings with Greek roots. Students will share "Talking to the Test" from homework and their responses to Practice "O" page 165. They will then work with a partner to complete the selection test. We will discuss the answers orally. The lesson on Greek roots p. 541D will be presented.

HOMEWORK: None

Reading – Week of April 2-4

Monday, April 2nd

TSW...complete a Venn Diagram for the selection "Ta-Na-E-Ka." To begin class today, students will share their previews of the selection in an idea wave. We will then read Part 1 of the selection "Ta-Na-E-Ka," TB Pgs 508-515. We will periodically pause to discuss the selection and complete the Venn Diagram found on Practice "O" Book, page 158.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, April 3rd

TSW...complete a Venn Diagram for the selection "Ta-Na-E-Ka." To begin class today, a student will retell part 1 of the selection "Ta-Na-E-Ka." Then beginning on TB Pg 516, we will complete the reading of the selection along with the Venn Diagram found on Practice "O" book page 158. If time remains, we will discuss the questions at the end of the selection on TB Pg 518.

HOMEWORK: Prepare for tomorrow's selection quiz on "Ta-Na-E-Ka." Students are to bring an independent reading book with them to class.

Wednesday. April 4th

TSW...identify Latin roots and their meanings. ...show understanding on the selection test. At the start of class today, a lesson on Latin roots will be presented using page 529D from thee Unit 5 Teacher's Manual and Transparency 44. Students will then take the selection test on "Ta-Na-E-Ka." If students finish early, they must read their independent reading book until all remaining students have finished. Once all students have finished and if there is enough time, we will go over the selection quiz before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED. If time still remains, students are to return to their independent reading books.

HOMEWORK: Nothing.

Science – Week of April 2-6

Monday 2nd:

• TSW- 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Assign Vocab (physical property, gas, mass, solubility, mixture, D = M / V)
• Read/Discuss Compounds vs. Solutions pg 354
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 1 Review #’s 1-11
• Check Ch 10 Lesson 1 Review #’s 1-11

Tuesday 3rd:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Check Vocab
• Finish Checking Ch 10 Lesson 1 Review
• Read/Discuss US MINT pg 356
• Show Video – US MINT (How coins are made)
• Read/Discuss - Physical Properties pg 358-359

Wednesday 4th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Read/Discuss - Size Dependent Proerties & Size Independent Properties pg 360-361
• Do mini Lab – Can the weight of an object change?

Thursday 5th:

• No School – Easter Break – Happy Easter!

Friday 6th:

• No School – Easter Break – Happy Easter!

Language Arts – Week of April 2-4

Monday, April 2nd

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with the suffixes -ent, -ant, -ence, and -ance with 100% accuracy. Today, the students will take the pretest for "Suffixes: -ent, -ant, -ence, -ance." These words can be found on Practice page 153.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 155 for Wednesday.

GRAMMAR TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 348-355 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will go over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 356-357 assigned for homework on Friday. When we are done, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED. Any remaining time will be devoted to preparing the students for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 348-357.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 348-357.

Tuesday, April 3rd

SPELLING: No Spelling today. The entire period will be devoted to the Grammar quiz. TSW...

HOMEWORK: No homework!

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises 348-357 with 60% accuracy. Today, students will be taking a quiz on TB Pgs 348-357. If necessary, students may take the entire period to complete the quiz. However, if the students finish early, we will go over the quiz before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED!

HOMEWORK: No homework!

Wednesday, April 4th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the suffix found in each of this week's Spelling words. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 155 assigned for homework on Monday.

HOMEWORK: Nothing

GRAMMAR: TSW...improve the content and organization of their writing by learning how to take notes and write summaries. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Note-Taking and Summarizing," TB Pgs 366-367. After discussing all of the exercises on TB Pgs 367, we will complete Reteach 77 and Practice 77 in class.

HOMEWORK: None

Science – Week of March 26-30

Monday 26th:

• TSW- 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Check Chapter Test B Study Guide
• Review for Chapter 6 Test which will be done given tomorrow

Tuesday 27th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Test on Chapter 6

Wednesday 28th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Finish Chapter 6 Test
• Assign Vocab (atom, mixture, element, matter, substance, chemical formula, heterogeneous mixture)
• Show Video – What’s Science got to do with it? Sports Drinks!
• Assign Ch 10 Lesson 1 Outline
• Assign Content Practice WS 13

Thursday 29th:

• TSW –1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Check vocab
• Check Ch 10 Lesson 1 Outline
• Check WS 13
• Show Video – BrainPop
• Read/Discuss Lesson Opener (Foundations of Chemistry)
• Read/Discuss Understanding Matter pg 349
• Show Video – Concepts in Motion – Atomic Structure
• Read/Discuss Atoms pg 350 & Substances pg 351-352
• Assign Key Concept Builder WS 17

Friday 30th:

• TSW –1. Identify what a substance is. 2. Understand how atoms are different from elements. 3. Identify mixtures from substances. 4. How is matter classified.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Check WS 17
• Read/Discuss Mixtures pg 353
• Assign Classifying Matter WS 9

Language Arts – Week of March 26-30

Monday, March 26th

SPELLING: TSW...write words with "Suffixes -able, -ible" with 100% accuracy. Students today will be taking a pretest for "Suffixes -able, -ible," These words can be found on TB Pg 147.

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice Pg 149 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify indefinite pronouns and use them correctly in sentences. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Indefinite Pronouns," TB Pgs 348-349. We will orally discuss all of the exercises as part of the discussion.

HOMEWORK: Students to complete all of Reteach 71 and only Part B of Practice 71.

Tuesday, March 27th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the proper suffix for this week's words. We will be going over Practice 149. As correct answers are given, the students will orally spell the word.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 150 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn about pronoun-verb agreement. We will begin class today by going over Reteach 71 and Part B of Practice 71. We will then read and discuss "Pronoun-Verb Agreement," TB Pgs 350-351. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 as part of the discussion.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 72 and Extend 72 for tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 28th

SPELLING: TSW...correctly spell words with "Suffixes -able, -ible." Today we will be going over Practice 150. As the correct answers are given, students are to orally spell the words.

HOMEWORK: Complete a word search puzzle for "Suffixes -able, -ible."

GRAMMAR: TSW...use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences. To begin class, we will discuss the students' responses to Reteach 72 and Extend 72. We will then read and discuss "Possessive Pronouns," TB Pgs 352-353.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 73 and Extend 73 for tomorrow.

Thursday, March 29th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the correct spelling of "Suffixes -able, -ible." Students will identify the location of this week's Spelling words in the word search completed for homework last night.

HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow if you have to take the test.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify and form pronoun-verb contractions. We will discuss the students' responses to Reteach 73 and Extend 73 done for homework last night. We will next read and discuss "Pronoun-Verb Contractions" found on TB Pgs 354-355. We will orally discuss all exercises as part of the discussion.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 74 and Extend 74 for tomorrow.

Friday, March 30th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing "Suffixes -able, -ible" with 80% accuracy. Today students will take the final test for "Suffixes -able, -ible." These words can be found on Practice page 147.

HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, students could study for the pretest on "Suffixes -ent, - ant, -ence, -ance" which will be given on Monday. These words can be found on Practice page 153.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 348-355 with 60% accuracy. To begin class, we will discuss the students' responses to Reteach 74 and Extend 74. Students will then have the remainder of the class time to work on the "Mixed Review" exercises found on TB Pgs 356-357. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT not due until Monday.

HOMEWORK: Complete as necessary the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 356-357. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!

Reading – Week of March 26-30

Monday, March 26th

TSW...complete exercises from the Unit 4 Reading Test with 100% accuracy. ...identify the meanings of new words in context. I will begin class today by going over the Unit 4 Reading Test taken yesterday. In doing this, I will reread the "Listening Skills" story to the students first. If necessary, I will recollect all materials. With the remaining class time, the new vocabulary will be introduced by having students work in groups to complete a vocabulary chart using the selection "My Friend Mateo," TB Pgs 482-483.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the vocabulary chart independently for tomorrow. Preview the selection, "Breaking Through." Record your thoughts on what this selection might be about to be shared in an Idea Wave tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 27th

TSW...use clues from the selection to determine the author's purpose in writing the selection. We will begin class today by completing Practice Book "O" page 149 together in class. Students will then share their preview notes for the selection "Breaking Through" in an Idea Wave." We will then read the selection, TB Pgs 484-495 periodically pausing to discuss the selection. We will also complete an author's graphic organizer found on page 151 on Practice Book "O". HOMEWORK: Complete the reading of the selection and the graphic organizer begun in class.

Wednesday, March 28th

TSW...participate in a discussion of the selection "Breaking Through." We will start class today by finishing a discussion of the selection from where we left off in class yesterday. We will also finish the discussion of page 151 from Practice Book "O". Students will then participate in a carousel brainstorm of the selection.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's selection test on "Breaking Through." Bring an independent reading book for tomorrow.

Thursday, March 29th

TSW...show understanding on the selection test for "Breaking Through." Students today will take the selection test for "Breaking Through." When they are finished, they are to read their independent reading books until everyone is done. When everyone has finished the selection test, go over the test before COLLECTING AND GRADING it.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, March 30th

TSW...identify the meanings of new vocabulary words in context. Students today in class will be completing a vocabulary chart for the new vocabulary words found on TB Pg 506. After introducing the words, the students will predict what they think the meanings of the words will be. They will then move into small groups. In these small groups, the students will use the selection "Rites of Passage" found on TB Pgs 506-507 to use context clues to define the new words.

HOMEWORK: Preview "Ta-Na-E-Ka" on pages 508-523 and write notes about what they think the story will be about.

Science – Week of March 19-23

Monday 19th:

• TSW- 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Read/Discuss Biological Evidence of Evolution pg 212-215
• Assign Biological Evidence of Evolution WS 53
• Check WS 53
• Read/Discuss Developmental Biology pg 216-218

Tuesday 20th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Finish Reading Developmental Biology pg 216-218
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 3 Review pg 219 #’s 1-9
• Check Ch 6 Lesson 3 Review pg 219 #’s 1-9

Wednesday 21st:

• TSW – 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Assign Ch 6 Study Guide pg 222-223 #’s 1-15
• Assign Ch 6 Review pg 224-225 #’s 1-23
• HW – Finish Ch 6 Review for tomorrow

Thursday 22nd:

• TSW –1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Check Ch 6 Review pg 224-225 #’s 1-23
• Assign Standardized Test Practice pg 226-227 #’s 1-14
• Check Standardized Test Practice pg 226-227 #’s 1-14

Friday 23rd:

• TSW –1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Finish Checking Test Practice pg 226-227 #’s 1-14
• Assign Chapter Test B as Study Guide for Chapter Test

Language Arts – Week of March 19-23

Monday, March 19th

SPELLING: NOTICE: This week's final Spelling test will be on Thursday NOT Friday. TSW...spell "Words with Greek Roots" with 100% accuracy. Students today will take the pretest for "Words with Greek Roots." These words can be found on Practice page 141. A 100% on the pretest means that you are finished with Spelling for the week!

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 143 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify subject and object pronouns. Combine sentences by forming compound subjects and objects with pronouns. We will begin class today by discussing the students answers to Practice 66 assigned for homework last Friday. We will then read and discuss "Subject and Object Pronouns," TB Pgs 340-341. We will orally discuss the answers to exercises 1-15 as part of the discussion. We will also read and discuss "Combining Sentences: Subject and Object Pronouns," TB Pgs 342-343 in class today. We will orally discuss exercises 1-10 in class.

HOMEWORK: Students will complete Practice 67 and Extend 68 for homework.

Tuesday, March 20th

SPELLING: TSW...correctly identify the Greek root in each word. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 143 assigned for homework last night. As the correct answer is given, students should orally spell the word.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a crossword puzzle using the definitions of the "Words with Greek Roots."

GRAMMAR: TSW...punctuate dialogue correctly as they write a realistic conversation between two people. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to last night's homework: Practice 67 and Extend 68. We will then read over and discuss "Punctuation in Dialogue," TB Pgs 344-345. Using the SmartBoard, students will put in the quotation marks for exercises 1-15.

HOMEWORK: Students will complete Reteach 69 and Extend 69 for homework.

Wednesday, March 21st

SPELLING: TSW...identify the meaning of "Words with Greek Roots." Today in class, we will go over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night.

HOMEWORK: Tonight's homework is to study for the test if they are taking it tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...correctly respond to exercises from TB Pgs 336-345 with 60% accuracy. We will begin class today by going over last night's homework: Reteach 69 and Extend 69. Students will then be given the rest of the period to work on the "Mixed Review" exercises found on TB Pgs 346-347. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT and is due TOMORROW.

HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises found on TB Pgs 346-347. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT!

Thursday, March 22nd

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words with Greek Roots" with 80% accuracy. Today is the final test for "Words with Greek Roots." Students are to write out all 25 words as they are given to them. This is to be collected and checked.

HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, students could study for the pretest on "Suffixes -able, bile" which will be given on Monday. These words can be found on Practice page 147.

GRAMMAR: TSW...Complete exercises from TB Pgs 336-345 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over the students' responses to the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 346-347. When we are done, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining class time will be used to prepare for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 336-347.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 336-347.

Friday, March 23rd

SPELLING: Due to the quiz in Grammar, we will not be doing Spelling today.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 336-347 with 60%. Today, students will take a quiz on TB Pgs 336-347. The students may have the entire period to take the quiz. If all students finish before the end of the period, we will go over the quiz before it is collected.

HOMEWORK: Nothing.

Reading – Week of March 19-23

Monday, March 19th

TSW...identify the author's perspective as they read the selection "A Single Shard." ...apply good reading strategies as the read the selection. We will begin class today by going over Practice O page 149. Students will then share their previews for the selection "A Single Shard" in and Idea Wave. We will then begin with the reading of the selection. We will periodically pause to discuss the story and complete Practice O page 142.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the reading for Part 1 of "A Single Shard," Pgs 455-461. Complete the graphic organizer for this part also.

Tuesday, March 20th

TSW...identify the author's perspective as they read the selection "A Single Shard." ...apply good reading strategies as the read the selection. We will begin class today by having the students summarize Part 1 for "A Single Shard." We will complete the reading of this selection today starting on page 462. We will also work together to complete Practice O page 142. When we have completed the selection, we will discuss the questions on TB Pg 471.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's selection test on "A Single Shard."

Wednesday, March 21st

TSW...demonstrate understanding of homophones. ...complete a selection quiz with 70% accuracy. At the beginning of class today, we will complete the lesson on "Homophones" found on page 475D of the teacher's manual. Following this, the students will take the selection test for "A Single Shard." If time permits, we will go over the quiz before it is collected. (This will be the first grade on the 4th nine-weeks grading period.)

HOMEWORK: None.

Thursday, March 22nd

TSW...complete the Unit 4 Reading Test with 70% accuracy. Today, students will take the Unit 4 Reading test. It begins with a "Listening Skills" section. The story for this can be found on page 69 of the PSSA Format Assessment book. Once this section is completed, students are to complete the Unit 4 Test on their own.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, March 23rd

TSW...complete exercises from the Unit 4 Reading Test with 100% accuracy. ...identify the meanings of new words in context. I will begin class today by going over the Unit 4 Reading Test taken yesterday. In doing this, I will reread the "Listening Skills" story to the students first. If necessary, I will recollect all materials. With the remaining class time, the new vocabulary will be introduced by having students work in groups to complete a vocabulary chart using the selection "My Friend Mateo," TB Pgs 482-483.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the vocabulary chart independently for Monday.

Science – Week of March 12 - 16

Monday 12th:

• TSW- 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Assign vocab for Ch 6 Lesson 3 (vestigial structures, analogous structures, homologous structures, embryology, molecular biology, comparative anatomy)
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 3 Outline
• Check Ch 6 Lesson 3 Outline
• Read/Discuss Biological Evidence of Evolution pg 212-215

Tuesday 13th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Check vocab
• Show Video on Mass Extinction Event
• Discuss Video

Wednesday 14th:

• TSW – 1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Show Video on Natural Selection
• Discuss Video

Thursday 15th:

• TSW –1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Show Video on Our World Our Challenges
• Discuss Video

Friday 16th:

• TSW –1. Identify how living species descended from other species over time. 2. Understand how Earth’s organisms are related.
• Give vocab quiz
• Read/Discuss Current Science
• Assign questions at the end of reading Current Science

Language Arts – Week of March 12-16

Monday, March 12th

TSW...present their expository essays to the class.

HOMEWORK: Due to PSSA Testing, there is to be no homework.

Tuesday, March 13th

TSW... Show a Motivational Speech about Teens and Entitlement. After the speech, we will discuss important points from the video.

HOMEWORK: Due to PSSA Testing, there is to be no homework.

Wednesday, March 14th

TSW... Show a Motivational Speech about Bullying. After the speech, we will discuss important points from the video.

HOMEWORK: Due to PSSA Testing, there is to be no homework.

Thursday, March 15th

TSW...identify singular and plural personal pronouns. We will begin Unit 5 today by covering "Personal Pronouns: Singular and Plural," TB Pgs 336-337. We will read over these pages and discuss all exercises.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice and Extend 65 for tomorrow.

Friday, March 16th

TSW...identify the referent (antecedent) of a pronoun and demonstrate pronoun/referent agreement. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Practice and Extend 65 assigned for homework last night. We will then read and discuss "Pronouns and Referents," TB Pgs 338-339. As part of the discussion, we will go over exercises 1-15 orally in class.

HOMEWORK: Students are to do Practice 66 for Monday.

Reading – Week of March 12-16

Monday, March 12th

TSW...identify PSSA terms. We will then review PSSA terms using the CPS review activity.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, March 13th

TSW...enjoy a power point presentation on the Titanic. Today, time will be given to a student who made a power point presentation on the Titanic.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, March 14th

TSW...use the grade level reader to complete a task. Grade level readers for Unit 4 will be made available to the students. They may select any reader to read. Upon the completion of the book, students will be given an exercise to complete.

HOMEWORK: None.

Thursday, March 15th

TSW...use the grade level reader to complete a task. Grade level readers for Unit 4 will be made available to the students. They may select any reader to read. Upon the completion of the book, students will be given an exercise to complete.

HOMEWORK: None.

Friday, March 16th

TSW...use context clues to identify the meanings of new vocabulary words. Using the Article "A Change of Heart," students will use context clues to define the new vocabulary words. After each word is defined, as brief discussion will be used to determine comprehension. When this is completed, students will move into groups to complete a Frayer Model for one of the words. These words will be presented in class, and students are to take notes. HOMEWORK: Complete Practice "O" page 140. Preview "A Single Shard," TB Pgs 455-469 and write down what you think the story will entail.

Science – Week of March 5 - 9

Monday 5th:

• TSW- 1. Identify who Charles Darwin was. 2. Understand Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and explain how species change over time. 3. Understand how adaptations are evidence of natural selection.
• Assign vocab for Ch 6 Lesson 2 (natural selection, camouflage, structural adaptation)
• Read/Discuss Extinctions pg 98-199
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 1 Review pg 200 #’s 1-9
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 2 Outline

Tuesday 6th:

• TSW – 1. Identify who Charles Darwin was. 2. Understand Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and explain how species change over time. 3. Understand how adaptations are evidence of natural selection.
• Check vocab
• Check Ch 6 Lesson 2 Outline
• Show Video – What’s Science have to do with it? Killer Bees
• Do Launch Lab – Are there variations within our class pg 203
• Read/Discuss Charles Darwin pg 203

Wednesday 7th:

• TSW –1. Identify who Charles Darwin was. 2. Understand Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and explain how species change over time. 3. Understand how adaptations are evidence of natural selection.
• Show Video on Natural Selection
• Read/Discuss Darwins Theory pg 204-206
• Assign Content Practice A WS 35
• Read/Discuss Adaptations pg 207-208
• Assign Content Practice B WS 36

Thursday 8th:

• TSW –1. Identify who Charles Darwin was. 2. Understand Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and explain how species change over time. 3. Understand how adaptations are evidence of natural selection.
• Check WS 35 – 36
• Read/Discuss Artificial Selection pg 209
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 2 Review pg 210 #’s 1-9
• HW – Study for vocab

Friday 9th:

• TSW –1. Identify who Charles Darwin was. 2. Understand Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and explain how species change over time. 3. Understand how adaptations are evidence of natural selection.
• Give vocab quiz
• Finish Ch 6 Lesson 2 Review
• Check Lesson 2 Review
• Mini-Lab - Who survives? Students will make a camouflage moth and place it somewhere in the room. Monday we will see how many students can locate the moths and the student that has the highest number will receive bonus points.

Lang Arts – Week of March 5-9

Monday, March 5th

SPELLING: TSW... We will not be doing spelling this week

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...Students will start to present their expository writings

We will also review for the PSSA Tests

Tuesday, March 6th

SPELLING: TSW... We will not be doing spelling this week

GRAMMAR: TSW...Students will continue to present their expository writings

We will continue review for PSSA Testing

Wednesday, March 7th

SPELLING: TSW... We will not be doing spelling this week

GRAMMAR: TSW...Students will continue to present their expository writings

We will continue to review for the PSSA Tests

Thursday, March 8th

SPELLING: TSW… We will not be doing spelling this week

GRAMMAR: TSW...Students will continue to present their expository writings

We will continue to review for the PSSA Tests

Friday, March 9th

SPELLING: We will not be doing spelling this week

GRAMMAR: TSW...Finish presenting expository writings

We will continue to review for PSSA Tests

Reading – Week of March 5-9

Monday, March 5th

TSW...apply good test-taking strategies to a PSSA poetry sample. We will begin class today by discussing the students' PSSA writing sample from last night. We will be discussing the scoring that would be used to evaluate their work. We will then take a look at the PSSA sample "December Moon" and "Explorer." We will do this together as a group. Students will work with a partner to complete the sample "Rocking House."

HOMEWORK: Complete the "Rocking House" sample as needed.

Tuesday, March 6th

TSW...apply good test-taking strategies to a PSSA sample. We will begin class by discussing the PSSA sample "Rock House" that was completed for homework. Students will then work with a partner to complete the PSSA sample "Vending Machines in Schools." As students work with their partners, I will circulate around the room making sure that students are using "Talking to the Text" and the TEXXXI format on the writing prompt.

HOMEWORK: Complete the writing sample for homework, if necessary.

Wednesday, March 7th

TSW...apply good test-taking strategies to a PSSA sample. Students will share their writing samples from yesterday's class. We will once again discussing the evaluation of this sample. Students will them complete the sample "Midori" on their own

HOMEWORK: If not finished during class time, students are to finish the "Midori" PSSA sample for homework.

Thursday, March 8th TSW...identify PSSA terms. We will discuss the students' responses to the PSSA sample "Midori" from yesterday. Again, we will discuss the evaluation of the writing from this sample. We will then review PSSA terms using the CPS review activity.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, March 2nd TSW...apply good test-taking strategies to a PSSA sample. In anticipation of the PSSA test, we will review good test-taking strategies. We will then work together to complete a PSSA sample, "Surfing Iowa."

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the PSSA sample.

Science – Week of Feb 27 – March 2

Monday 27th:

• TSW- 1. Understand how fossils form. 2. Understand how scientists date fossils. 3. Identify fossils evidence of biological evolution.
• Assign vocab for Ch 6 Lesson 1 (cast, original-material fossil, trace fossil, mold, geologic time scale, fossil record, biological evolution)
• Assign Ch 6 Lesson 1 Outline
• Check Ch 6 Lesson 1 Outline
• Start to work on Genetic Creature Project

Tuesday 28th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how fossils form. 2. Understand how scientists date fossils. 3. Identify fossils evidence of biological evolution.
• Check vocab
• Continue to work on Creature Project

Wednesday 29th:

• TSW –1. Understand how fossils form. 2. Understand how scientists date fossils. 3. Identify fossils evidence of biological evolution.
• Final day to work on Creature

Thursday 1st:

• TSW –1. Understand how fossils form. 2. Understand how scientists date fossils. 3. Identify fossils evidence of biological evolution.
• Vote on best Creatures for Wall of Fame
• Show Video Brainpop - Fossils
• Read/Discuss The Environment and change over time pg 190-191 Chapter opener
• Read/Discuss Fossil Evidence of Evolution pg 192-193
• HW – Study for vocab

Friday 2nd:

• TSW –1. Understand how fossils form. 2. Understand how scientists date fossils. 3. Identify fossils evidence of biological evolution.
• Give vocab quiz
• Read/Discuss Fossil Formation pg 194-195
• Make Foldable for Relative and Absolute Age-Dating

Lang Arts – Week of Feb 27– March 2

Monday, February 27th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words with Latin Roots" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Words with Latin Roots." These words can be found on Practice page 135.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 137 and 138 for tomorrow.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...gather information on the topic for their expository essay. We will be going down to the computer lab in Room B-18 to continue doing research for the students' topics of their explanatory essays. Again, students should not only collect information for these essays, but should also keep track of the web sites they are using. (There will probably be one more research day for their expository essays.)

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Students can still research the topic of their expository essay on their own.

Tuesday, February 28th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the Latin root in this week's Spelling words. We will be going over Practice pages 137 & 138 assigned for homework last night.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 4 with 70% accuracy.

We will go over Sections A though G from the Unit 4, TB Pgs 318-320, assigned for homework last night. When finished, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Students will then have the remainder of the class to complete Sections H, I J, and L from the Unit 4 Review, TB Pgs 329-321. This is also a GRADED ASSIGNMENT due tomorrow. GRAMMAR

HOMEWORK: Complete Sections H, I, J, and L from the Unit 4 Review. This is a graded assignment.

Wednesday, February 29th

SPELLING: TSW... Study words for test Friday

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 4 with 70% accuracy. Today we will be going over Sections H, I, J, and L from the Unit 4 Review. When we have completed going over these pages, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining class time will be used to review for tomorrow's Unit 4 Test.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Unit 4 Test

Thursday, March 1st

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling today due to the Unit 4 Test in Grammar. TSW...

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow for those who have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 4 with 70% accuracy. Students today will take the Unit 4 Grammar test. As we typically do, we will start with the "Listening Skills" portion of the test first. Students will then complete the test on their own. Collect and check when everyone is finished.

Friday, March 2nd

SPELLING: Test for those who have to take the test.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: There is no Spelling homework. There will not be a pretest on Monday. We will not be doing Spelling next week.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 4 with 100% accuracy. Administer any make-ups of the Unit 4 Test as needed. For the remaining students, we will go over the Unit 4 Tests taken yesterday. When we are finished, all materials will be collected.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Finish the research for your expository essay.

Reading – Week of Feb 27- March 2

Monday, February 27th

TSW,,,identify the meanings of new vocabulary words in context. To introduce the new vocabulary for the next selection, we will use the article "Bike Ride, Anyone?", pages 428-429, to find context clues that will allow us to define and discuss the terms found on page 428. Students will then move into small groups to complete a Frayer Model for one of the words. These models will be presented to the class for students to take notes.

HOMEWORK: Preview the selection "Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist" and take notes.

Tuesday, February 28th

TSW...identify fact and opinion from this week's selection. We will begin class today by using an idea wave for students to share their preview notes on the selection "Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist." After completing the idea wave, we will read the selection periodically pausing to discuss the story. We will also complete Practice O page 135 as this is done.

HOMEWORK: If we did not finish the selection in class today, students will be asked to complete the reading of this selection on their own.

Wednesday, February 29th

TSW...identify types of poems and poetic devices. ...apply knowledge of word meanings and relationships. The lesson on poetry on pages 446-447 will be presented. Students will identify concrete and lyric poems. Assonance and onomatopoeias will be introduced. A lesson on analogies will also be presented. This lesson can be found on page 449D of the Unit 4 Teacher's Manual.

HOMEWORK: Complete pages 137 and 138 from the Practice O workbook.

Thursday, March 1st

TSW...show understanding on a selection test. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Practice O pages 137 and 138. Students will then take the selection test for "Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist." While students are waiting for others to finish, they are to read independently. If time permits, we will go over the selection test before it is collected.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, March 2nd

TSW...apply good test-taking strategies to a PSSA sample. In anticipation of the PSSA test, we will review good test-taking strategies. We will then work together to complete a PSSA sample.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the PSSA sample.

Science – Week of Feb 20 -24

Monday 20th:

• No School

Tuesday 21st:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel cross-pollinated. 2. Identify Mendel’s conclusion about inherited traits. 3. Identify how dominant and recessive factors interact. 4. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 5. Understan how inheritance can be modeled. 6. Identify if inheritance differ from mendel’s model. 7. Understand what DNA is. 8. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 9. Identify how changes in DNA affect traits.
• Assign Study Guide Chapter Test B
• Assign Standardized Test pg 188-189 #’s 1-17

Wednesday 22nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel cross-pollinated. 2. Identify Mendel’s conclusion about inherited traits. 3. Identify how dominant and recessive factors interact. 4. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 5. Understan how inheritance can be modeled. 6. Identify if inheritance differ from mendel’s model. 7. Understand what DNA is. 8. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 9. Identify how changes in DNA affect traits.
• Check Study Guide Chapter Test B
• Check Standardized Test pg 188-189
• Review for Chapter 5 Test which will be tomorrow

Thursday 23rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel cross-pollinated. 2. Identify Mendel’s conclusion about inherited traits. 3. Identify how dominant and recessive factors interact. 4. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 5. Understan how inheritance can be modeled. 6. Identify if inheritance differ from mendel’s model. 7. Understand what DNA is. 8. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 9. Identify how changes in DNA affect traits.
• Give Chapter 5 Test

Friday 24th:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel cross-pollinated. 2. Identify Mendel’s conclusion about inherited traits. 3. Identify how dominant and recessive factors interact. 4. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 5. Understan how inheritance can be modeled. 6. Identify if inheritance differ from mendel’s model. 7. Understand what DNA is. 8. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 9. Identify how changes in DNA affect traits.
• Finish Chapter 5 Test

Language Arts – Week of Feb 20-24

Monday, February 20th

PRESIDEN'TS DAY - NO SCHOOL!!!

Tuesday, February 21st

SPELLING TSW...spell "Homophones" with 100% accuracy. Today, students are to take the pretest on "Homophones." These words can be found on Practice page 129.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete a crossword puzzle using the definitions for homophones.

GRAMMAR TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 266-275 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will go over the "Mixed Review" exercises assigned for homework on Thursday. (This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT. Students are not permitted to change their answers.) This assignment will be COLLECTED AND GRADED. Any additional class time should be used to review for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 266-277. You may use TB Pgs 278-279 for this purpose.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 266-277.

Wednesday, February 22nd

SPELLING: TSW...complete a homophone crossword puzzle. Today, we will go over the homophone crossword puzzle assigned last night for homework.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: None since we won't be doing Spelling tomorrow due to the grammar quiz.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 266-277 with 60% accuracy. Today students will be taking a quiz on TB Pgs 266-277. If students finish in enough time, we will go over the quiz before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Thursday, February 23rd

SPELLING: TSW...

SPELLING – HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrows test,

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn more ways to gather ideas and content for their writing by finding out how to use the library media center and the card catalog. ...strengthen their skills at choosing words by learning about synonyms and antonyms. We will begin class today by reading and discussing "Library, Media Center, and Card Catalog," TB Pgs 286-287. We will discuss all exercises for this lesson. We will also read and discuss "Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms," TB Pgs 288-289. Once again, we will discuss all exercises for this lesson.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Practice/Extend 62 and Reteach/Practice 63 for Monday.

Friday, February 24th

SPELLING: Test today

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...gather information on the topic for their expository essay. We will be going down to the computer lab in Room B-18 to continue doing research for the students' topics of their explanatory essays. Again, students should not only collect information for these essays, but should also keep track of the web sites they are using. (There will probably be one more research day for their expository essays.)

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Students can still research the topic of their expository essay on their own.

Reading – Week of Feb 20-24

Monday, February 20th

Presidents' Day -- NO SCHOOL!

Tuesday, February 21st

TSW...show understanding on a selection test. Students today are to take the selection test for "Exploring the Titanic." While waiting for other students to finish, students MUST READ independently. (They should have a book at the start of the period.) If students finish with enough time, go over the test prior to collecting it. (Students are not permitted to change answers.)

Wednesday, February 22nd

TSW...identify new vocabulary words in context. Using the article "Talking with His Hands" found on pages 416-417, students will use context clues to define the words found on page 416. Working in small groups, students will complete a Frayer Model for an assigned word. These will be presented to the class, and students will take notes.

HOMEWORK: Preview the selection "Saving Grace," TB Pgs 418-421. Have them respond to the following question: "What kinds of comparisons and contrasts do you expect to find in the selection?"

Thursday, February 23rd

TSW...construct a Venn Diagram for an upcoming selection. After a quick review of yesterday's vocabulary, students will share their previews using an Idea Wave. We will then read and discuss the selection, "Saving Grade" from TB Pgs 418-421. Together in class, we will complete a Venn Diagram for the selection comparing the main character to all other people.

HOMEWORK: Be ready to take tomorrow's selection test on "Saving Grace."

Friday, February 24th

TSW...show understanding on a selection test. Students today will take the selection test on "Saving Grace." While waiting for other students to finish, students MUST READ independently. (They should have a book at the start of the period.) If students finish with enough time, go over the test prior to collecting it. (Students are not permitted to change answers.)

HOMEWORK: None

Science – Week of Feb 13-17

Monday 13th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what DNA is. 2. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 3. Understand the changes in the sequence of DNA and how they affect traits.
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 3 Vocab (DNA, genetic disorder, nucleotide, replication, RNA, translation, mutation, transcription)
• Check Ch 5 Lesson 2 Review pg 171 #’s 1-9
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 3 Outline
• Launch Lab pg 174 (How are codes used to determine traits?)
• HW – Finish Vocab

Tuesday 14th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what DNA is. 2. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 3. Understand the changes in the sequence of DNA and how they affect traits.
• Check Vocab words
• Check Ch 5 Lesson 3 Outline
• Read/Discuss The Structure of DNA pg 174-176
• Show Videos on Smart Board (DNA Replication)
• Read/Discuss Making Proteins pg 177-178
• Assign WS 51 DNA & Genetics

Wednesday 15th:

• TSW –1. Identify what DNA is. 2. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 3. Understand the changes in the sequence of DNA and how they affect traits.
• Check WS 51
• Read/Discuss Mutations pg 179-180
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 3 Review pg 181 #’s 1-10
• Check Lesson 3 Review

Thursday 16th:

• TSW – 1. Identify what DNA is. 2. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 3. Understand the changes in the sequence of DNA and how they affect traits.
• Assign Ch 5 Study Guide pg 185 #’s 1-17
• Check Study Guide pg 185 #’s 1-17
• Make Foldable on Genetics
• Study for Vocab Quiz

Friday 17th:

• TSW –1. Identify what DNA is. 2. Understand the role of RNA in protein production. 3. Understand the changes in the sequence of DNA and how they affect traits.
• Give vocab quiz
• Finish Foldable on Genetics
• Assign Ch 5 Review pg 186-187 #’s 1-20

Language Arts – Week of Feb 13 - 17

Monday, February 13th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with Consonant Alternation" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Words with Consonant Alternation." These words can be found on Practice page 122

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 123 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Comparative and Superlative Adjectives," TB Pgs 266-267. We will discuss all of the exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach/Extend Page 55 for Monday.

Tuesday, February 14th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the changes in words containing a consonant alternation. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 123. As answers are given, students will orally spell the word(s).

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 124.

GRAMMAR: TSW...use more and most to form the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. ...use the correct comparative and superlative forms of good and bad in sentences. We will start class today by going over Reteach/Extend page 55 assigned for homework last night. We will then read and discuss "Comparing with More and Most," TB Pgs 268-269. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class. We will also read and discuss "Comparing with Good and Bad," TB Pgs 270-271. We will discuss all exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 56 and Reteach 57 for homework.

Wednesday, February 15th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the meaning of "Words with Consonant Alternations." Today in class, we will be going over Practice page 124. As answers are given, students are to spell the words.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a crossword puzzle based on "Words with Consonant Alternations."

GRAMMAR: TSW...combine sentences using adjectives. ...learn abbreviations and use them correctly in sentences. To begin class today, we will discuss the students' responses to Practice 56 and Reteach 57. We will then read and discuss "Combining Sentences: Adjectives," TB Pgs 272-273. Orally in class, we will discuss exercises 1-15. We will also discuss "Abbreviations," TB Pgs 274-275. Again, we will orally discuss exercises 1-5 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 58 and Practice 59 for tomorrow.

Thursday, February 16th

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using "Words with Consonant Alternations." Today, we will go over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night. As answers are given, students are to spell the words.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow for students who have to take the test.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 266-275 with 70% accuracy. We will go over Reteach 58 and Practice 59 which was assigned for homework last night. Students will have the remainder of class time today to work on the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB PGs 276-277. This assignment is not due until tomorrow and will be GRADED!

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises for homework if necessary. Remember, this is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT!

Friday, February 17th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with Consonant Alternations" with 80% accuracy. Today, students will take the final test for "Words with Consonant Alternations." These words can be found on Practice page 122.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. Although the students can prepare for the pretest on

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...gather information on the topic for their expository essay. We will be going down to the computer lab in Room B-18 to continue doing research for the students' topics of their explanatory essays. Again, students should not only collect information for these essays, but should also keep track of the web sites they are using.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Students can still research the topic of their expository essay on their own.

Reading Week of Feb 13-17

Monday, February 13th

TSW...show understanding on a selection test. Students will take the selection test for "Seeing Things His Own Way," If everyone finishes before the end of the period, we will go over their responses before the test is collected and graded. When students have completed the test, they should read independently.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, February 14th

TSW...learn to differentiate fact from opinion. Today is our day to go to the school's book fair. The entire period will be devoted to this if necessary. If the entire period is not used, we will then complete the "Reread for Comprehension" activity found on pages 391A-B of the Unit 4 Teacher's Manual.

HOMEWORK: If you did not do Monday's homework, do it now!

Wednesday, February 15th

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary terms. Today, we will define the new vocabulary words for the next selection by using context clues provided in the article "Waves" found on TB Pg 390-391. When we are done with this, students complete a Frayer Model for a word assigned to their group. These will be presented to the class and notes are to be taken.

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice O page 119 for tomorrow. Reread "Waves" and complete a Fact or Opinion chart for the selection.

Thursday, February 16th

TSW...read the selection "Exploring the Titanic" using good reading strategies. We will begin class today by going over last night's homework. We will then begin the reading of "Exploring the Titanic," TB Pgs 393-405. We will periodically pause to discuss the selection and fill in the Fact or Opinion page found on Practice O page 121.

HOMEWORK: Complete the reading of "Exploring the Titanic" and Practice O page 121.

Friday, February 17th

TSW...identify facts and opinions. ...identify the features of tall tales and hyperbole. Students in small groups will share the responses to the fact/opinion graphic organizer found on Practice O page 121. We will then read and discuss the tall tale "Old Stormalong Finds a Man-sized Ship," TB Pgs 408-411. We will emphasize the hyperbole in the selection

HOMEWORK: Prepare for Monday's selection test on "Exploring the Titanic."

Science – Week of Feb 6 - 10

Monday 6th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 2. Identify how inheritance can be modeled. 3. Understand how some patterns of inheritance differ from Mendel’s model.
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 2 Vocab (Genotype, phenotype, chromosome, polygenic inheritance, codominance, incomplete dominance, pedigree, Punnett square)
• Check Ch 5 Lesson 1 Review pg 160-161 #’s 1-9
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 2 Outline
• Launch Lab pg 163 (What is the span of your hand?)
• HW – Finish Vocab

Tuesday 7th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 2. Identify how inheritance can be modeled. 3. Understand how some patterns of inheritance differ from Mendel’s model.
• Check Vocab words
• Check Ch 5 Lesson 2 Outline
• Read/Discuss What controls traits and Chromosomes pg 163
• Read/Discuss Genes and Alleles & Genotypes and Phenotypes pg 164-165
• Assign WS 31 Understanding Inheritance

Wednesday 8th:

• TSW –1. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 2. Identify how inheritance can be modeled. 3. Understand how some patterns of inheritance differ from Mendel’s model.
• Check WS 31
• Show Video Concepts in Motion (Punnett Square)
• Read/Discuss Modeling Inheritance & Punnett Square pg 166-167
• Read/Discuss Complex Patterns of Inheritance pg 168
• Show Video Concepts in Motion (Widows Peak and Straight Hair Line)
• Assign WS 35 Punnett Squares

Thursday 9th:

• TSW – 1. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 2. Identify how inheritance can be modeled. 3. Understand how some patterns of inheritance differ from Mendel’s model.
• Check WS 35
• Read/Discuss Multiple Alleles pg 169
• Read/Discuss Gemes and the Environment pg 170

Friday 10th:

• TSW –1. Understand what determines the expression of traits. 2. Identify how inheritance can be modeled. 3. Understand how some patterns of inheritance differ from Mendel’s model.
• Check WS 37 & 38
• Give vocab quiz
• Show Inquiry Lab on Smart board – Virtual Lab (How parents pass traits to offspring)
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 2 Review pg 171 #’s 1-9

Language Arts – Week of Feb 6 - 10

Monday, February 6th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with Vowel Alternation" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Words with Vowel Alternation." These words can be found on Practice page 115.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 115. As students write the words in alphabetical order, they should also write the words in syllables.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 256-263 with 60% accuracy. We will begin class by discussing the students' responses from Practice 53 and exercises 1-10 from Extend 53. Students will then be given the remainder of the period to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 264-265. This assignment is not due until tomorrow and WILL BE GRADED!

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 264-265 begun in class today. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT! Tuesday,

February 7th

SPELLING: TSW...correctly divide "Words with Vowel Alternations" in syllables. We will be going over last night's homework, Practice page 117 with the words divided into syllables.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: The students will complete a crossword puzzle that uses the meanings of this week's words. (Because of tomorrow's grammar test, this assignment will not be due until Thursday.)

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 256-263 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will go over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 264-265. When we are finished, this will be collected and graded. Any remaining class time will be used preparing for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 256-265.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 256-265.

Wednesday, February 8th

SPELLING: No Spelling today due to the quiz in Grammar today!

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 256-265 with 70% accuracy. Students today in class will take the quiz on TB Pgs 256-265. If time permits, we will go over the answers to the quiz before it is COLLECTED AND GRADED!

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Be prepared to begin research on your expository topic tomorrow.

Thursday, February 9th

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using the meaning of "Words with Vowel Alternation." We will be going over the crossword puzzle assigned last Tuesday for homework.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow for those who have to take it.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...begin to research the topic for their expository essays. We will be going down to the computer lab today so that students may begin to research their topic for their expository essays. Remind students to copy down the URL address before they begin using the page.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Students should continue to research their expository essay on their own.

Friday, February 10th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words with Vowel Alternation" with 80% accuracy. Students today will take the final Spelling test for "Words with Vowel Alternation." These words can be found on Practice page 115.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, they could study for Monday's pretest on "Consonant Alternation." These words can be found on Practice page 121.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Comparative and Superlative Adjectives," TB Pgs 266-267. We will discuss all of the exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach/Extend Page 55 for Monday.

Reading – Week of Feb 6 - 10

Monday, February 6th

TSW...show understanding on the benchmark test. Students will take the benchmark test today.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, February 7th

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary words. We will be using the article "Bethany Hamilton's Comeback" found on TB Pgs 366-367 to define the vocabulary found on these same pages using context clues. Students will work in groups to complete a Frayer Model for an assigned word. These will be presented to the class.

HOMEWORK: Students are to use visuals and their captions to preview the selection "Seeing Things His Own Way' and write a prediction about the story.

Wednesday, February 8th

TSW...apply good reading strategy to the selection by completing a purpose chart. We will begin class by review the vocabulary words on TB Pg 368. This will be done using Practice O page 112. Students will then share their preview notes from homework. We will then read "Seeing Things His Own Way," TB Pgs 369-379. We will periodically pause to discuss the selection and to complete the Purpose Chart found on page 114 of Practice O.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete the reading of the selection and Practice O page 114,

Thursday, February 9th

TSW...participate in an interview design activity. Students are to use the Purpose Chart completed yesterday to summarize the selection "Seeing Things His Own Way." They will then participate in an interview design activity to discuss the selection.

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's selection test. Bring a book for independent reading.

Friday, February 10th

TSW...show understanding on a selection test. Students will take the selection test for "Seeing Things His Own Way," If everyone finishes before the end of the period, we will go over their responses before the test is collected and graded. When students have completed the test, they should read independently.

HOMEWORK: None

Science – Week of Jan 30 – Feb 3

Monday 30th:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel performed cross-pollination. 2. What did Mendel conclude about inherited traits. 3. Explain how dominant and recessive factors interact.
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 1 Vocab (dominant, recessive, true-breeding plant, hybrids, cross-pollination, heredity, self-pollination)
• Show Brainpop Video on Heredity to start Ch 5
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 1 Outline to do in class
• Launch Lab – We will do What makes you Unique WS 8 together in class
• HW – Finish Vocab

Tuesday 31st:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel performed cross-pollination. 2. What did Mendel conclude about inherited traits. 3. Explain how dominant and recessive factors interact.
• Check Vocab words
• Check Ch 5 Lesson 1 Outline
• Read/Discuss pg 150-151 Lesson Opener
• Read/Discuss pg 152-153 Early Ideas About Heredity

Wednesday 1st:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel performed cross-pollination. 2. What did Mendel conclude about inherited traits. 3. Explain how dominant and recessive factors interact.
• Read/Discuss pg 154-155 Medels Experimental Methods
• Assign WS 9 Mendel and His Peas
• Check WS 9 in class

Thursday 2nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel performed cross-pollination. 2. What did Mendel conclude about inherited traits. 3. Explain how dominant and recessive factors interact.
• Read/Discuss Mendel’s Results pg 156-157
• Assign Mendel and his peas WS 17 & WS 18
• HW – Study for vocab quiz

Friday 3rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand why Mendel performed cross-pollination. 2. What did Mendel conclude about inherited traits. 3. Explain how dominant and recessive factors interact.
• Give vocab quiz
• Read/Discuss Mendel’s Conclusions pg 158-159
• Assign Mendel and his peas WS 19
• Assign Ch 5 Lesson 1 Review pg 160 #’s 1-9

Language Arts – Week of Jan 30 – Feb 3

Monday, January 30th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with prefixes and suffixes with 100% accuracy. Today, the students will take the pretest on "Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words." These words can be found on Practice page 109.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 111 for tomorrow.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...present their explanatory essays to their classmates. Students will be placed into small groups (4-5 students). In these groups, students are to read their explanatory essays. When all essays have been read, the group will choose one to be read to the class. (All explanatory essays will be collected for evaluation today. If students fail to turn in their essay today, they can still turn it in tomorrow for 50% of its value.)

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, January 31st

SPELLING: TSW...identify the prefixes and the suffixes in this week's words. We will orally discuss the students' responses to Practice page 111 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 112 for tomorrow.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...present their explanatory essays to the class. In small groups yesterday, students chose an explanatory essay to be read to the class. Today, those students will read their essays to the class.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, February 1st

SPELLING: TSW...correctly use this week's words in a sentence. We will discuss the students' responses to Practice page 112 orally in class today.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete the word search for "Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words."

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify adjectives and predicate adjectives. ...identify and use the articles a, an, and the in sentences. We will begin Unit 4 today by reading and discussing "Adjectives," TB Pgs 256-257. We will be orally discussing exercises 1-15 in class. We will also be discussing "Articles: a, an, the," TB Pgs 258-259 in class. Again, we will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 50 and Extend 51 for tomorrow.

Thursday, February 2nd

SPELLING: TSW...identify the correct spelling of this week's words. Students will show the location of this week's words in the words search puzzle completed last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow’s test for those students who have to take the test.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify and use demonstrative adjectives correctly in sentences. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Practice 50 and Extend 51. Next, we will read and discuss "Demonstrative Adjectives," TB Pgs 260-261. We will orally discuss all of the exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 52 for tomorrow.

Friday, February 3rd

SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing prefixes and suffixes with 80% accuracy. Students today will take the final test on "Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words." These words can be found on Practice page 109.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, they could study for Monday's pretest on "Vowel Alternation." These words can be found on Practice page 115.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify and use proper adjectives correctly in sentences. To begin class today, we will discuss Reteach 52 assigned for homework last night. We will then read and discuss "Proper Adjectives," TB Pgs 262-263. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete all of Practice 53 and exercises 1-10 from Extend 53 for Monday.

Reading – Week of Jan 30 – Feb 3

Monday, January 30th

TSW...identify the meanings of new vocabulary words in context. The new vocabulary words for this week will be introduced using the article "The Unusual Robot." Students will use context clues from the article to define the words. We will discuss each word further to ensure understanding. Students will then complete the SAW activity for two of the words.

HOMEWORK: Complete the SAW activity as needed.

Tuesday, January 31st

TSW...apply good pre-reading strategies to the selection. Students will share the SAW words from their homework and take notes on all words. "The Case of the Phantom Poet," TB Pg 341 will be previewed and students will take notes. Notes will be shared in an Idea Wave. Students will then be assigned a part and practice reading that part in preparation for a Readers' Theater tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: Practice reading aloud your part for "The Case of the Phantom Poet" TB Pgs 341-

Wednesday, February 1st

TSW...participate in a Reader's Theater. Students will participate in a Readers' Theater in small groups for "The Case of the Phantom Poet," TB Pgs 341. After reading, students will use the questions on TB Pg 355 to discuss the selection in their small groups.

HOMEWORK: If students did not finish the selection in the groups, they need to complete the reading of the selection on their own.

Thursday, February 2nd

TSW...show understanding on the selection test. ...explain the relationships found in analogies. Students will begin class today by taking the selection test for "The Case of the Phantom Poet." When all students are finished and if there is time, a lesson on analogies found in the teacher's manual on page 359D will be presented.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, February 3rd

TSW...show understanding on a reading unit test. Students will take the Unit 3 Reading Test today.

Science – Week of Jan 23 - 27

Monday 23rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Finish review for Chapter 4 Test
• Use questions from online book to review for test

Tuesday 24th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Give Chapter 4 Test

Wednesday 25th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Finish taking Chapter 4 Test

Thursday 26th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Show video “How it’s Done!”

Friday 27th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Read/Discuss Current Science “Dead Reckoning”
• Have students do questions at the end of articles.

Language Arts – Week of Jan 23 - 27

Monday, January 23rd

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week so that we may focus on the process writing.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...select a topic for their explanatory essay and construct a flow chart. We will begin class by discussing the students' responses to Practice 49a. Next, we will go over "Prewrite," TB Pgs 214-215. Students will be asked to declare their topics for their explanatory essays. We will discuss brainstorming to list the steps in the process. We will also discuss how to move from this list to a flowchart.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Construct a "flowchart" for the topic of their explanatory essay.

Tuesday, January 24th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week so that we may focus on the process writing.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...use their flow charts to compose the first draft of their explanatory essay. I will check to make sure that students have their flow charts completed for their explanatory essay. We will then read and discuss "Draft" from TB Pgs 218-219 to see how they are to use their drafts to create a first draft. Students will then work with a partner and use "Writing Transparency 23" to create an explanatory essay. We will share some of these with the class.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Students are to use their flow charts to compose the first draft of their explanatory essay. Students should write on every other line to allow for the editing process, which will occur over the next few days. (Just a reminder, the writing of the first draft is to allow the free flowing of ideas. We do not worry about mechanics. We do not worry about elaboration. All of this will occur as we revise over the next few days.)

Wednesday, January 25th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week so that we may focus on the process writing.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...revise their explanatory articles by elaborating. I will start class today by checking to see if the students have written their first drafts. I will then distribute to the students the explanatory writing rubrics. We will begin discussing the rubrics and the information found in "Revise," TB Pgs 220-221 as we seek to improve their explanatory essays.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Use the explanatory writing rubrics and what was discussed in class to revise your explanatory essay.

Thursday, January 26th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week so that we may focus on the process writing.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...exchange drafts with their peers and give each other feedback about their explanatory article. Today is the day for peer conferencing about the students' explanatory essay. After reviewing the guidelines for peer conferencing found on TB Pg 222 or "Writing Transparency 25," we will begin the conferencing process. (The explanatory essay rubrics should be used to guide the conference.) I will assign the first peer that students must work with. Students will conference a second time with a peer of their choosing.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Now is the time for students to get input from home. Students should ask their parents or an older sibling to advise them on their explanatory essay. They should share with you the rubrics that will be used to evaluate their work. (At this time, we are still not focusing on mechanics, but you could give input their as well.) Students should then take the feedback they received in school and at home to revise their essays.

Friday, January 27th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week so that we may focus on the process writing.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...proofread their work for errors in spelling, grammar, or for usage. Today in class, we will work on proofreading an explanatory essay. We will use the article found on Practice 49d and proofread it following the "Strategies for Proofreading" found on TB Pg 224. When we are finished, students will be given the remainder of class time to begin proofreading their essay.

PROCESS WRITING HOMEWORK: Final drafts of the explanatory essay are due on Monday following the appropriate guidelines.

Reading – Week of Jan 23 - 27

Monday, January 23rd

TSW...write summaries for the article "The Emperor's Silent Army." Students will share their SAW vocabulary sheets from Friday. They will then share their preview notes in a wave idea. We will then read "The Emperor's Silent Army" periodically pausing to discuss the selection. After each section, we will stop so that students may write a summary for the section.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, students are to complete the reading of "The Emperor's Silent Army." They should also write summaries for the appropriate sections.

Tuesday, January 24th

TSW...summarize the selection "The Emperor's Silent Army." ...identify the meanings of prefixes. Students will participate in a carousel brainstorm to summarize important information for "The Emperor's Silent Army." These will be shared and discussed with the whole class. Next, we will do a lesson on prefixes using page 335D from the teacher's manual. We will brainstorm a word that has the prefixes listed on "Transparency 28." Afterwards, students will be invited to use the listed words in a sentence.

HOMEWORK: "Practice O" pages 96 and 101.

Wednesday, January 25th

TSW...identify the features of lyric poetry. We will begin class by going over "Practice O" pages 96 and 101. Next, we will read and discuss the bookmark on TB Pg 332 explaining the features of a lyric poem. We will then read "Ozymandias" found on page 333 and discuss it using the suggestions found in the TM.

HOMEWORK: Students will take this week's selection test tomorrow. Be sure to have an independent reading book for tomorrow.

Thursday, January 26th

TSW...show understanding on the selection test. Students will take the selection test for "The Emperor's Silent Army" today. If time permits, we will discuss the answers to these selections before it is collected. When students are finished with the selection test, they are to read a book of their choosing.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, January 27th

TSW...identify the meanings of new vocabulary words in context. The new vocabulary words for this week will be introduced using the article "The Unusual Robot." Students will use context clues from the article to define the words. We will discuss each word further to ensure understanding. Students will then complete the SAW activity for two of the words.

Science – Week of Jan 16 - 20

Monday 16th:

• NO SCHOOL – IN-SERVICE DAY

Tuesday 17th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Assign Chapter 4 Study Guide pg 141 #’s 1-15
• Check Ch 4 Study Guide pg 141 in class
• Assign Chapter 4 Review pg 142-143 #’s 1-19

Wednesday 18th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Check Ch 4 Review pg 142-143 in class
• Assign Standardized Test Practice pg 144-145 #’s 1-15
• If time permits Check Standardized Test pg 144-145 in class

Thursday 19th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Finish checking Standardized Test pg 144-145 in class
• Assign Chapter Test C as Study Guide to do in class

Friday 20th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important. 4. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 5. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Check Chapter Test C Study Guide in class
• Start to Review for Chapter 4 Test

Language Arts – Week of Jan. 16-20

Monday, January 16th

Teacher In-Service Day -- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words with -ive, -age, and -ize" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for "Words with -ive, -age, and -ize". These words can be found on Practice page 103.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 105 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...improve the content of their writing by studying and identifying the important features of an explanatory essay. Today, we will cover the lessons on "Explanatory Writing" and "Features of Explanatory Writing," TB Pgs 210-213. As we read each of these articles, we will complete the "Practice and Apply" exercises for both lessons.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Practice 49a for tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 18th

SPELLING: TSW... check the students' work for Practice page 105, or just wait and go over it on Thursday.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students will complete a crossword puzzle using the definition of this week's words.

GRAMMAR: TSW...select a topic for their explanatory essay and construct a flow chart. We will begin class by discussing the students' responses to Practice 49a. Next, we will go over "Prewrite," TB Pgs 214-215. Students will be asked to declare their topics for their explanatory essays. We will discuss brainstorming to list the steps in the process. We will also discuss how to move from this list to a flowchart.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Construct a "flowchart" for the topic of their explanatory essay.

Thursday, January 19th

SPELLING: TSW...correctly complete a crossword puzzle using this week's Spelling words. Today, we will go over the Spelling crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test if you are taking the test tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...go over flowcharts for the topic of their explanatory essay. Have students start to compose their writing and start to set up their rough draft.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Friday, January 20th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with -ive, -age, and -ize" with 80% accuracy. Today, students will take the final test on "Words with -ive, -age, and -ize". Students will write all 25 words.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Nothing.

GRAMMAR: TSW...we will examine the 4Sight test and decide where we were weak in some areas as a class and redo those questions on the Elmo to help students understand the concept better.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Reading – Week of Jan 16-20

Monday, January 16th

Teacher In-Service Day -- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17th

TSW...apply good reading strategies to a nonfiction article. We will review the vocabulary 304 by discussing page 89 from Practice O. Students will then share their predictions for "Building Green" in an idea wave. We will then read and discuss "Building Green," TB Pgs 306-309. As part of this discuss, we will work on Practice O page 91.

HOMEWORK: If necessary, complete Practice O page 91.

Wednesday, January 18th

TSW...show understanding of cause/effect relationships on a selection test. If necessary, we will discuss the remainder of Practice O page 91. Students will then take the selection test for "Building Green." If time permits, we will discuss the answers to this test before it is collected.

Thursday, January 19th

TSW...demonstrate progress on the skills necessary to be proficient in Reading. Students today will take Test C of the 4-Sight Test today.

Friday, January 20th

TSW...identify the meaning of new vocabulary words in context. Today, the new words for the next selection will be introduced using the article "Bringing the Past to the Present," TB Pgs 316-317. Students will use context clues from this article to define the words. They will then work on a SAW activity using these words.

HOMEWORK: Preview "The Emperor's Silent Army" and make a prediction on what this story will entail.

Science – Week of Jan 9 - 13

Monday 9th:

• TSW – 1. Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Check Lesson 1 Review Pg 126 #’s 1-8
• Assign Chapter 4 Vocab Lesson 2 (Asexual Reproduction, budding, fission, regeneration, vegetative reproduction, cloning)
• Assign Ch 4 Lesson 2 Outline to do in class
• Check Lesson 2 Outline if time permits
• HW – Define vocab words

Tuesday 10th:

• TSW – 1. . Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Finish checking Lesson 2 Outline
• Read & Discuss Asexual Reproduction pg 129-131
• Assign WS 33 Asexual Reproduction

Wednesday 11th:

• TSW – 1. . Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Read & Discuss Animal Regeneration pg 132, Vegetative Reproduction pg 133, Cloning pg 134
• Assign WS 34 Asexual Reproduction

Thursday 12th:

• TSW – 1. . Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Read & Discuss Animal Cloning pg 135, Advantages & Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction pg 136
• Assign Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Review pg 137 #’s 1-9

Friday 13th:

• TSW – 1. . Understand asexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Identify how types of asexual reproduction differ.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Check Lesson 2 Review pg 137 #’s 1-9
• Show Personal Tutor Video on Cell Function and Structure

Language Arts – Week of Jan 9 -13

Monday, January 9th

SPELLING: No Spelling today due to the Grammar quiz. The pretest will be given tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: We will go over test responses from Grammar quiz

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn how to use print resources to improve the ideas, content, and word choice in their writing ...learn how to identify and use prefixes and suffixes to change word meaning. We will begin class today by reading and discussing "Print Resources," TB Pgs 200-201. We will orally discuss all exercises for this lesson. We will also read and discuss "Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes," TB Pgs 202-203. Once again, we will orally discuss all exercises for this lesson.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach/Practice 47 and Reteach 48 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 10th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with -ion" with 100% accuracy. Students today will take the pretest on "Words with -ion." These words can be found on Practice page 97

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice Pg 99 for tomorrow. GRAMMAR: TSW ...learn how to identify and use prefixes and suffixes to change word meaning. We will read and discuss "Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes," TB Pgs 202-203. Once again, we will orally discuss all exercises for this lesson.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach/Practice 47 and Reteach 48 for tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 11th

SPELLING: TSW...identify how the word changes as the -ion suffix is added. Today in class, we will go over Practice Pg 99. Students will be required to orally spell their answers.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students will complete a word search containing "Words with -ion."

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn different methods of organizing content of their writing. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Reteach/Practice 47 and Reteach 48. Next, we will read and discuss "Composition: Organization," TB Pgs 204-205. We will complete all exercises for this lesson. I hope to also complete Reteach 49 orally in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Sections A through F from the Unit 3 Review found on pages 232-233 for tomorrow. THIS IS A GRADED ASSIGNMENT!

Thursday, January 12th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the correct spelling for "Words with -ion." We will identify the location of the 25 "Words with -ion" in the word search from last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test for those who have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 3 with 80% accuracy. We will begin class today by going over Sections A through F from the Unit 3 Review assigned for homework last night. When this is finished, it will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! With the remaining class time, students will be given the assignment to complete Sections G though L from the Unit 3 Review, TB Pgs 234-235. THIS IS ALSO A GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Section G though L from the Unit 3 Review, TB Pgs 234-235.

Friday, January 13th

SPELLING: TSW...write "Words with -ion" with 80% accuracy. Today, students will take the final test of "Words with -ion." These words can be found on Practice page 97.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, none. However, students could study for Tuesday's pretest on "Words with -ive, -age, and -ize." These words can be found on Practice page 103.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 3 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over Sections G through L from the Unit 3 Review assigned for homework last night. When finished, this assignment will be COLLECTED AND GRADED!

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's Pretest on Unit 3

Reading – Week of Jan 9 - 13

Monday, January 9th

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary words. ...preview the upcoming selection. Using the article "The Mysterious Limousine", students will use context clues to define the vocabulary words found on TB Pg 276. Upon completion of this activity, students will complete the SAW activity for these words.

HOMEWORK: Complete exercises 1-8 from "Practice O". Use the title and the illustrations from "Nothing ever Happens on 90th Street" to predict what the selection will be about. Predictions should be written out on a piece of paper.

Tuesday, January 10th

TSW...reach conclusion about the story based on evidence from the selection. We will begin class by going over exercises 1-8 from page 82 of "Practice O." Students will then share their predictions about the selection using an idea wave technique. We will then begin the reading of "Nothing ever Happens on 90th Street" periodically pausing to discuss the selection and complete the comprehension-monitoring exercise found on page 84 of "Practice O."

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, January 11th

TSW...reach conclusion about the story based on evidence from the selection. We will quickly recap the portion of the selection "Nothing ever Happens on 90th Street" read yesterday. We will then complete the reading of the selection again periodically pausing to discuss the selection and completing page 84 of "Practice O."

HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow selection test.

Thursday, January 12th

TSW...demonstrate understanding about "Nothing ever Happens on 90th Street". ...apply knowledge of word meaning and word origins. We will begin class today by having the students take the selection test for "Nothing ever Happens on 90th Street". When the students have finished the test, it will be collected and graded. With the remaining class time, we will discuss "Review Vocabulary: Words in Context" found on pages 301C-D

Friday, January 13th

TSW...use context clues to define new vocabulary words. ...preview the upcoming selection. Using the article "Sources of Energy", students will use context clues to define the vocabulary words on page 304. Students will then complete a SAW activity for these words and present them to the class. If time permits, we will complete the "Reread for Comprehension" activity found on pages 305A and 305 B from the Teacher's Manual.

HOMEWORK: Use the title and the illustrations from "Building Green" to predict what the selection will be about. Predictions should be written out on a piece of paper.

Science – Week of Jan 2 - 6

Monday 2nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important.
• Assign Chapter 4 Vocab Lesson 1 (homologous, fertilization, meiosis, meiosis II, sexual reproduction, zygote)
• Assign Ch 4 Lesson 1 Outline to do in class
• Check Lesson 1 Outline if time permits
• HW – Define vocab words

Tuesday 3rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important.
• Lesson opener starts on pg 114-115 (Reproduction of organisms)
• Show video Brainpop on (Fertilization and birth)
• Read & Discuss Sexual Reproduction pg 117
• Read & Discuss Diploid and Haploid Cells pg 118-119
• Show Video Concepts in motion (Development of Zygote)
• HW – Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis WS 13

Wednesday 4th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important.
• Check WS 13
• Show Video Concepts in Motion (Meiosis)
• Read & Discuss Phases of Meiosis I & II pg 120-121
• Assign Meiosis I & II WS 21
• Check WS 21 together in class

Thursday 5th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important.
• Read & Discuss Meiosis and Mitosis pg 122-123
• Assign Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis WS 20
• Check WS 20 if time permits
• HW – Study for vocab

Friday 6th:

• TSW – 1. Understand sexual reproduction and why it is beneficial. 2. Understand the order of the phases of Meiosis and what happens during each phase. 3. Why Meiosis is important.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Read & Discuss Advantages of Sexual Reproduction pg 124-125
• Assign Ch 4 Lesson 1 Review pg 126 #’s 1-8

Language Arts – Week of Jan 2 - 6

Monday, January 2nd

SPELLING: TSW...spell words ending in -ion or -ation with 100% accuracy. Today, the students will take the pretest for "Adding -ion and -ation." These words can be found on Practice page 89. SPELLING

HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 91 for homework. Students should start by writing the words in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page, then complete the top portion of the page.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify linking verbs and the predicate noun or predicate adjective. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Linking Verbs," TB Pgs 182-183. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class. With all exercises we will identify the linking verb and the predicate noun or adjective.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 41 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 3rd

SPELLING: TSW...identify how the word containing the -ion or -ation suffix is formed. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 91 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 92 for homework.

GRAMMAR: TSW...correct forms of irregular verbs. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Practice 41. Next, we will read and discuss "Irregular Verbs" and "More Irregular Verbs," TB Pgs 184-187. We will orally go over exercises 1-15 for both lessons.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 42 and 43 for tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 4th

SPELLING: TSW...use this week's Spelling words to complete sentences with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over Practice page 92 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a word search puzzle containing this week's words.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify and use contractions with not. We will go over Practice 42 and 43 at the beginning of class today. Next, we will read and discuss "Contractions with Not," TB Pgs 188-189. We will discuss the answers to all exercises orally in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 44 for tomorrow.

Thursday, January 5th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the correct spelling of this week's words with 100% accuracy. Today, we will go over the word search assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test for those who have to take it tomorrow

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 178-189 with 60% accuracy. We will go over Practice 44 done for homework last night. Students will then have the remainder of the period to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 190-191. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT. It is not due until tomorrow.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 190-191 begun in class today. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT!

Friday, January 6th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words ending with -ion and -ation with 80% accuracy. Today, the students will take the final test for "Adding -ion and -ation." These words can be found on Practice page 89.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, none. However, students could study for Monday's pretest, These word can be found on page 95 of the Practice book. TSW...Complete exercises from TB Pgs 178-189.

GRAMMAR: TSW...Complete exercises from TB Pgs 178-189.

Today in class, we will go over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 190-191 assigned yesterday. When finished, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED. If there is any time remaining, we will review progressive and perfect verb tenses.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Reading – Week of Jan 2 - 6

Monday, January 2nd

TSW...define vocabulary words using context clues. Today in class, we will look at the vocabulary words for the next selection found on TB Pgs 248-249. Using context clues, students will define these words. They will then complete a SAW vocabulary activity and present this to the class.

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete the story structure chart on page 249.

Tuesday, January 3rd

TSW...present their SAW vocabulary activities to the class. ...apply good reading strategies to this week's selection. We will review the vocabulary and continue with SAW presentations p. 248-249. Students will then prepare to read “Juan Verdades” p. 251.

Wednesday, January 4th

TSW...apply good reading strategies to this week's selection. We will read and discuss the selection “Juan Verdades” p. 251.

HOMEWORK: Complete the story element chart found on Practice page 77.

Thursday, January 5th

TSW...apply the strategy of Talking to the Text with an informational text. We will begin class today by discussing the story element chart p. 77 from homework. We will then review the strategy of Talking to the Text. We will use this strategy as we read the selection p. 268- 271 using post-it notes.

HOMEWORK: Complete reading of selection p. 268-271 and post-it notes.

Friday, January 6th

TSW...identify word parts. ...answer question from this week's selection with 60% accuracy. To begin class, students will share Talking to the Text post-it notes from homework. The lesson on word parts p. 273D will be presented. Students will then take the selection test.

Science – Week of Dec 19 - 22

Monday 19th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important. 3. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 4. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Review Game for Chapter 3 (From a Cell to an Organism)

Tuesday 20th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important. 3. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 4. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Take Chapter 3 Test (From a Cell to an Organism)

Wednesday 21st:

• TSW –1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important. 3. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 4. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Finish taking Chapter 3 Test (From a Cell to an Organism)
• If finished students will watch video on MicroCosmos

Thursday 22nd:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important. 3. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 4. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Finish watching the video on MicroCosmos

Friday 23rd:

• MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
• Enjoy your break, see you next year!

Language Arts – Week of Dec 19 - 22

Monday, December 19th

SPELLING: TSW...spell "Words with Prefixes" with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest on "Words with Prefixes." These words can be found on Practice page 83.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 85 for tomorrow. Students should place the words in alphabetical order and then place them on the lines 1-20.

GRAMMAR: TSW...distinguish between present-progressive and past-progressive verb forms. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Progressive Forms," TB Pgs 178-179. We will orally discuss all exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Practice and Extend 39 for homework.

Tuesday, December 20th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the prefix for this week's words. Today in class, we will go over Practice 85 identifying the prefix for this week's words. The students will name the words as it appears in alphabetical order, state the line that it is written on at the top of the page, and finally spell the word.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete a crossword puzzle on "Prefixes" for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...distinguish between present perfect and past perfect verb tenses. We will begin class today by going over last night's homework, Practice/Extend 39. Next in class, we will read and discuss "Perfect Tenses," TB Pgs 180-181. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Practice and Extend 40 for homework.

Wednesday, December 21st

SPELLING: TSW...use the definition of this week's words to complete a crossword puzzle. Today in class, we will be going over the crossword puzzle assigned last night for homework. Students are to spell the words.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test tomorrow if you have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...distinguish between progressive and perfect form of verbs. We will begin class today by doing over last night's homework, Practice/Extend 40. Afterwards, students will take a brief quiz on progressive and perfect tense verbs.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Thursday, December 22nd

SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing prefixes with 80% accuracy. The students today will take the final test on "Simple Prefixes." These words can be found on Practice page 83. Students will write out all 25 words.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

GRAMMAR: TSW...create a Christmas Mad Lib. After the Spelling test, we will be going down to one of the computer labs. In the computer lab, the students will use the following site, http://www.rinkworks.com/crazytales/c/c11.shtml. After they have made and printed out their Mad Libs, students may share their work with their fellow students.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Reading – Week of Dec 19 - 22

Monday, December 19th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 20 from My Side of the Mountain. A student will be randomly selected to read their summary for Chapter 19 read in class yesterday. Following this, preselected students will read "Chapter 20: The Spring in the Winter and the Beginning of My Story's End," Pgs 148-160. When the reading is complete, we will discuss the chapter questions.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 20 and define the vocabulary words.

Tuesday, December 20th

TSW...answer questions about chapters 16-20 from My Side of the Mountain with 60% accuracy. After choosing one student to read their summary of Chapter 20 read yesterday in class, the students will have the remainder of class to take the quiz on Chapter 16-20. If time permits, we will go over the quiz before the quiz is COLLECTED AND GRADED.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, December 21st

TSW...answer questions about chapters 16-20 from My Side of the Mountain with 100% accuracy. If we need to, we will go over the quiz on chapter 16-20 from My Side of the Mountain taken yesterday. With the remainder of the class, I will read chapter 21-22, pages 161-177. If time permits, we will talk about the ending of the story.

Thursday, December 22nd

TSW...complete a culminating activity of My Side of the Mountain. Today, students will complete a "Plot Organization Map" for My Side of the Mountain. This activity can be found on pages 63-64 of the Teacher's Guide. Students may use their books to complete this activity. In addition, students will write a brief response to the following situation. "This book is fictitious; it did not happen. Do you believe this story could have taken place? Give examples from the story to support your response. Collect both of these papers when students are done.

Friday, December 23rd – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Science – Week of Dec 12 - 16

Monday 12th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Go to computer lab for Virtual Lab on Respiratory System
• If time remains we will start to review for the Chapter Test

Tuesday 13th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Assign Ch 3 Study Guide pg 108-109 #’s 1-14 to do in class.
• If time permits start to check Study Guide

Wednesday 14th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Finish checking Ch 3 Study Guide pg 108-109 #’s 1-14
• Assign Chapter 3 Review pg 110-111 #’s 1-25
• If time permits start to check Review

Thursday 15th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Finish checking Ch 3 Review pg 110-111 #’s 1-25
• Assign Standardized Test Practice pg 112-113 #’s 1-14
• If time permits start to check Test Practice

Friday 16th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Assign Study Guide Test B pg 55, 56 & 57
• Check Study Guide Test B pg 55, 56 & 57

Language Arts – Week of Dec 12 - 16

Monday, December 12th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with final schwa-n and final schwa-l with 100% accuracy. Students today will take the pretest on the words found on Practice page 77.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete Practice page 79 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn to use commas correctly. We will begin class today by discuss the students' answers to Reteach 36. Next, we will read and discuss "Commas," TB Pgs 174-175. We will use the SmartBoard to complete exercises 1-20 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Reteach 37 and Part B from Practice 37 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 13th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the spelling pattern which produces the final schwa-n or final schwa-l sound. We will be going over Practice page 79 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete the teacher-prepared crossword puzzle for this week's words.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 164-175 with 70% accuracy. After going over Reteach 37 and Part B from Practice 37, students will be given the remainder of today's class to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises found on TB Pgs 176-177. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT! It is due tomorrow.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 176- 177. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK assignment.

Wednesday, December 14th

SPELLING: TSW...use this week's words to accurately complete a teacher-prepared crossword puzzle. We will go over the teacher-prepared crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: None. Use the extra time to study for tomorrow's grammar quiz.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 164-175 with 100% accuracy. Today we will go over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 176-177. When we are finished, these papers will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining class time will be used to prepare for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 164-177.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 164-177. Pay special attention to action verbs, direct objects, and indirect objects!

Thursday, December 15th

SPELLING: No Spelling today due to the grammar quiz. TSW...

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test for those students who have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 164-177 with 60% accuracy. Students today will take the quiz on TB Pgs 164-177. The entire period will be devoted to this quiz. If any time remains, we will go over the quiz before it is collected.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Friday, December 16th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words with final schwa-n or final schwa-l with 80% accuracy. Today, students will take the final test for the words found on Practice page 77.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, nothing. However, students could study for Monday's pretest on "Words with Prefixes," Practice page 83.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 164-177 with 100% accuracy. Today, we will go over the quiz on TB Pgs 164-177 taken yesterday. All materials will be collected if there are make-ups.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Reading – Week of Dec 12 - 16

Monday, December 12th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 15 from My Side of the Mountain. A student will be randomly selected to read their summary for Chapter 14 read yesterday in class. Following that, preselected students will read portions of "Chapter 15: I Find Out What to Do About Hunters," Pgs 101-106. When the reading is complete, we will discuss the questions for this chapter. Students will have any remaining class time to begin working on their homework.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary of Chapter 15 and define the vocabulary words for this chapter. Study for tomorrow's quiz on Chapter 11-15.

Tuesday, December 13th

TSW...answer questions from Chapter 11 through 15 with 60% accuracy. Students will take the quiz today on Chapters 11 through 15 for My Side of the Mountain. If students finish in time, we will go over the quiz before it is collected and graded.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, December 14th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 16 and 17 from My Side of the Mountain. If necessary, we will begin class today by going over the quiz taken yesterday on Chapters 11 through 15 from My Side of the Mountain. Afterwards, students who were preselected will read "Chapter 16: Trouble Begins," Pgs 107-112. When the reading is completed, we will answer the questions for this chapter. If time permits, we will do the same thing for "Chapter 17: I Pile Up Wood and Go On With Winter," Pgs 112-115. Whatever is not finished in class today will become part of the students' homework.

HOMEWORK: Write summaries for Chapters 16 and 17. Define the vocabulary words for these chapters too.

Thursday, December 15th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 18 from My Side of the Mountain. Two students will be selected to read their summaries for Chapter 16 and 17 read yesterday. Afterwards, preselected students will read "Chapter 18: I Learn About Birds and People," Pgs 116- 131. When the reading is completed, we will discuss the chapter questions.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 18 and define the vocabulary words.

Friday, December 16th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 19 from My Side of the Mountain. A student will be selected to read their summary for Chapter 18 read yesterday. Following this, preselected students will read "Chapter 19: I Have A Good Look at Winder and Find Spring in the Snow," Pgs 131-148. When the reading is completed, we will discuss the chapter questions.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 19 and define the vocabulary words.

Science – Week of Dec 5 - 9

Monday 5th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Go to computer lab for webquest problem due to shortened periods Friday
  
• Finish Reading pg 90-93 Phases of Mitosis
• Assign Ch 3 Lesson 1 Review pg 94 #’s 1-10
• Assign Ch3 Lesson 2 Vocab (cell differentiation, tissue, organ, stem cell, organ system)
• Check Ch 3 Lesson 2 Review
• Assign Ch 3 Lesson 2 Outline (Preview of Lesson 2)
• HW – Have vocab completed

Tuesday 6th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Check Ch 3 Lesson 2 Outline
• Use Smartboard to introduce Ch 3 Lesson 2 pg 96-97
• Read & Discuss pg 98-99 Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
• Show Personal Tutor: Cell Structure and Function on smartboard
• Start foldable pg 99 to show levels of organization that make up organisms

Wednesday 7th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Finish foldable and make sure students understand organization that make up organisms
• Read & Discuss Animal Stem Cells, Plant Cells, Tissues and organs pg 100-102
• Assign Levels of Organization Key Concept WS 38
• HW – Study for vocab quiz

Thursday 8th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Check Level of Organization WS 38
• Read & Discuss Organ Systems & Organisms pg 103-104
• Assign Levels of Organization WS 39
• Assign Ch 3 Lesson 2 Review pg 105 #’s 1-8
• If time permits we will check Lesson 2 Review
• HW – Study for vocab

Friday 9th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how unicellular and multicellular organisms differ. 2. Why does differentiation lead to the organization within a multicellular organism.
• Give Vocab Quiz
• Check Levels of Organization WS 39
• Check Ch 3 Lesson 2 Review

Language Arts – Week of Dec 5 - 9

Monday, December 5th

SPELLING: TSW...write the words from Practice page 71 with 100% accuracy. Today students will take the pretest for this week's words. These words can be found on Practice page 71.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 73 for tomorrow. They should complete the bottom part of the page first; then write the word in the appropriate column.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify the action verbs in a sentence. ...identify the direct object in a sentence. We will begin Unit 3 today in class by first reading and discussing "Action Verbs" on TB Pgs 164-165. We will orally discuss exercises 1-10 in class. We will also discuss direct objects only from "Direct and Indirect Objects" found on pages 166-167. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 identifying the action verb and the direct object in these sentences.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Grammar 65 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 6th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the spelling pattern which produces the final sound in this week's words. We will be going over the homework from yesterday, Practice page 73. Students will give the word next in alphabetical order, then tell which column it belongs in. SPELLING

HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 74 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify the action verb, the direct object, and the indirect object in sentences. We will begin class be discussing the students' responses to Grammar 65. Afterwards, we will discuss indirect objects from "Direct and Indirect Objects" from TB Pgs 166-167. A point of emphasis will be the positioning of the action verb, the indirect object, and the direct object. Together in class, we will complete Grammar 66 first identifying the action verb, then the direct object, and finally the indirect object.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Grammar 67 for homework.

Wednesday, December 7th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the spelling word that is defined. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 74 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete the teacher-prepared crossword puzzle for this week's word.

GRAMMAR: TSW...identify the tense of a verb as it is used in a sentence. We will begin class today by going over last night's homework, Grammar 67. Next, we will read and discuss "Verb Tenses" found on TB Pgs 168-169. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Grammar 73 for homework.

Thursday, December 8th

SPELLING: TSW...use the respelling of this week's words to successfully complete a crossword puzzle. We will be going over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test if you are taking it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...understand subject-verb agreement. To begin class, we will go over last night's homework assignment, Grammar 73. Next, we will read and discuss "Subject-Verb Agreement" found on pages 170-171. We will orally discuss all exercises on these pages.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Reteach 35 and Extend 35 for homework.

Friday, December 9th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing a final schwa-r with 80% accuracy. Students today will be taking the final test on the words found on Practice page 71.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically, none. However, students could study for Monday's pretest on the words found on Practice page 77.

GRAMMAR: TSW...distinguish between main verbs and helping verbs. We will discuss last night's homework Reteach 35 and Extend 35 to begin class today. Next, we will read and discuss "Main Verbs and Helping Verbs," TB Pg 172-173. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15 in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Reteach 36 for Monday.

Reading – Week of Dec 5 - 9

Monday, December 5th

TSW...display knowledge and understanding of Chapter 6 through 10 from My Side of the Mountain. Today, students will be taking a quiz on Chapters 6 through 10 from My Side of the Mountain. The quiz contains questions about the content of the story and vocabulary words. If time permits, we will go over the quiz before it is collected to be checked and graded.

Tuesday, December 6th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 11 from My Side of the Mountain. Today in class, a few preselected students will orally read "Chapter 11: In Which Frightful Learns Her ABC's." When the reading is complete, we will discuss Chapter 11.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 11 and define its vocabulary words. Complete the outlining exercise for "Sam's Uses of Deer."

Wednesday, December 7th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 12 from My Side of the Mountain. A student will be randomly chosen to read their summary for Chapter 11. We will also discuss the outlining exercise for "Sam's Uses of Deer." Next, preselected students will orally read "Chapter 12: In Which I Find a Real Live Man." When the reading is complete, we will discuss the contents of this chapter.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 12 and define the vocabulary words. Complete the "Sequencing" exercise from page 34 of the Teacher's Guide.

Thursday, December 8th TSW...read and discuss Chapter 13 from My Side of the Mountain. To begin class, a students will be randomly chosen to read their summary for Chapter 12. Afterwards, we will discuss the students responses to the "Sequencing" exercise assigned for homework last night. This will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Next, preselected students will orally read "Chapter 13: In Which The Autumn Provides Food and Loneliness." We will discuss the contents of this chapter when the reading is complete.

HOMEWORK: Students are to write a summary for Chapter 13 and define the vocabulary words for this chapter.

Friday, December 9th TSW…read and discuss Chapter 14 from My Side of the Moutain. To begin class a student will be randomly chosen to read their summary for Chapter 13. Afterwards, we will discuss the students response to the “Sequencing” exercise assigned for homewrk last night. This will be COLLECTED and GRADED! Next, preselected students will orally read “Chapter 14: In Which We All Learn About Halloween.” We will discuss the contents of this chapter

Science – Week of Nov 28 – Dec 2

Monday 28th:

• No School – Thanksgiving Break!

Tuesday 29th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Go over Ch 2 Test in depth to help students understand the kind of questioning that was used.
• Assign Ch 3 Lesson 1 vocab (cell cycle, centromere, cytokinesis, daughter cells, eukaryotic, interphase, mitosis, sister chromatids)
• Assign Lesson 1 Outline to do in class (Preview of Lesson 1)
• Check Lesson 1 Outline

Wednesday 30th:

• TSW – 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Check vocab
• Use Smartboard to introduce Ch 3 pg 83-84
• Read & Discuss pg 85-87
• Start foldable pg 86 on The Cell Cycle
  

Thursday 1st:

• TSW - 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Show Phases of Mitosis Video on Smartboard
• Read & Discuss pg 90-93
• Assign Key Concept Builder WS 20 and WS 21
• HW – Study vocab for quiz tomorrow

Friday 2nd:

• TSW - 1. Identify Phases of the Cell Cycle 2. Why the result of the Cell Cycle is important.
• Vocab Quiz
• Go to computer lab for Webquest problem
• When finished with Webquest problem do Interactive Table: Phases of the Cell Cycle

Language Arts – Week of Nov 29 – Dec 2

Tuesday, November 29th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...use peer conferencing to improve the content and fluency of their piece. Today in class, students will share their essays with their peers to get feedback on their writing. Before beginning, remind students on the "Guidelines for Peer Conferencing," Writing Transparency 15. Students will then be placed in groups of three to share their essays.

WRITING HOMEWORK: Revise your essay based on the feedback provided by your peers. Now is a good time to get your parents/siblings input also.

Wednesday, November 30th

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...proofread their papers for errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Using Practice 31d, we will practice proofreading a comparative essay. We will read this article several times, each time looking for a different type of error.

HOMEWORK: Get a classmate to proofread your article. Get a parent/older sibling to proofread your article. Proofread your comparative essay yourself.

Thursday, December 1st

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...analyze a comparative essay. Divide students into small groups (3/4 students per group). Give to each group one of the Writing Transparencies 17-20. In their groups, students are to evaluate the essay. The students will then present their essay and evaluation to the class.

WRITING HOMEWORK: Final drafts of their comparative essays are due tomorrow. We will go to the computer lab to type their writings for tomorrow’s class.

Friday, December 2nd

TSW...Go to computer lab to type paper. If we have time students will present their comparative essays to their classmates. Students will be placed in small groups. In these groups, students will read their essay to their groups. One all essays have been written, students will select the best one to be read to the class. At the end of the class, all essays will be collected to be evaluated.

Reading – Week of Nov 28 – Dec 2

Tuesday, November 29th - We will take Chapters 1-5 tomorrow!

TSW...answer questions from Chapters 1 through 5 from My Side of the Mountain with 70% accuracy. Today students will be taking a test on Chapters 1 through 5 from My Side of the Mountain. Students will be permitted to use their "Chapter Summary and Vocabulary" sheet to take the test. They will also be permitted to use their in-class discussion questions.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, November 30th

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 6 from My Side of the Mountain. If necessary, we will go over the test taken yesterday on Chapter 1 through 5 of My Side of the Mountain. When finished, a few students will orally read a portion of "Chapter 6: In Which I Meet One of My Own Kind and Have a Terrible Time Getting Away" from the novel My Side of the Mountain. We will discuss this chapter when we have finished reading it.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 6. Define the three vocabulary words.

Thursday, December 1st

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 7 & 8 from My Side of the Mountain. One student will be selected to read their summary for Chapter 6 of My Side of the Mountain. Afterwards, students who were preselected will orally portions of Chapters 7: The King's Provider" and "Chapter 8: A Brief Account of What I Did About the First Man Who Was after Me." We will orally discuss each chapter after reading the chapter.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 7 and a summary for Chapter 8. Also be sure to define the vocabulary for each chapter.

Friday, December 2nd

TSW...read and discuss Chapter 9 from My Side of the Mountain. One students will be selected to read their summary of Chapter 7. Another student will be selected to read their summary of Chapter 8. When finished, a few preselected students will orally read "Chapter 9: In Which I Learn to Season My Food" to the class. We will discuss this chapter when we have finished reading it.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary for Chapter 9 of My side of the Mountain. Be sure to define the vocabulary words for this Chapter.

Science – Week of Nov 21-23

Monday 21st:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Review Game for Chapter 2 Test (Cell Structure and Function)

Tuesday 22nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Take Chapter 2 Test (Cell Structure and Function)

Wednesday 23rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Finish Chapter 2 test if needed!
• Show video on (The Inside of a Cell)
• HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thursday 24th:

• No School – Thanksgiving Break!

Friday 25th:

• No School – Thanksgiving Break!

Language Arts – Week of Nov 21 - 23

Monday, November 21st

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...use research resources to find more information about their topics. Today, we will be going to the computer lab to have students research their topics for their comparative essays. Students should gather new information and record it on their Venn Diagram or Similarities and Differences Chart.

HOMEWORK: Continue to gather information on their comparative essay topic.

Tuesday, November 22nd

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...use their information listed on their Venn Diagram or chart to organize their writing into focused paragraphs. Today, we will begin to write the students' first draft. Students will be asked to decide how they will present the information: by paragraphs or point by point. I will then demonstrate to students how to move from their information gathering method to the writing of the first draft. As the first draft is written, students should skip or double-space. This will allow for editing and revising.

HOMEWORK: Students are to write their first draft for their comparative essays. (If first drafts are not done for tomorrow, students will get a Lunch Detention!)

Wednesday, November 23rd

SPELLING: We will not be doing Spelling this week.

PROCESS WRITING: TSW...elaborate on the ideas of their comparative writing. I will first make sure that all students have their first drafts completed. We will then read over and discuss "Revise" found on TB Pgs 134-135. At this time I will also pass out the rubrics that will be used to evaluate their comparative essays.

HOMEWORK: None. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break -- No School

Friday, November 25th – Thanksgiving Break – No School

Reading – Week of Nov 21 - 23

Monday, November 21st TSW...read and discuss Chapter 2 from My Side of the Mountain. Randomly chose a student to read their summary of Chapter 1 from My Side of the Mountain. Today in class, students will orally read "Chapter 2: In Which I Get Started on This Venture." We will discuss this chapter in class as it is read.

HOMEWORK: Students will complete the "Chapter Summary & Vocabulary" sheet for Chapter 2. The vocabualry words for Chapter 2 are venture, tinder, and congregate.

Tuesday, November 22nd TSW...read and discuss Chapter 3 and 4 from My Side of the Mountain. Another student will randomly be selected to read their summary for Chapter 2 from My Side of the Mountain. In class today, students will orally read "Chapter 3: The Manner in Which I find Gribley's Farm" and "Chapter 4: In Which I Find Many Useful Plants" from My Side of the Mountain. As each chapter is read, it will be orally discussed in class.

HOMEWORK: Students will complete a "Chapter Summary and Vocabulary" sheet for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. The vocabulary words for Chapter 3 are strode, lolled, and combustible. The vocabulary words for Chapter 4 are migration, edible, mussels, and implements.

Wednesday, November 23rd TSW...read and discuss Chapter 5 from My Side of the Mountain. Today, two students will be randomly selected to read their summaries for Chapters 3 and 4 from My Side of the Mountain. Afterwards, students will orally read "Chapter 5: This Is About the Old, Old Tree" from My Side of the Mountain. We will discuss this chapter in class when we are finished with the reading.

HOMEWORK: None. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break -- No School

Friday, November 25th – Thanksgiving Break – No School

Science – Week of Nov 14 - 18

Monday 14th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Check lesson 4 Review pg 73 #’s 1-11
• Assign Ch. 2 Study Guide pg 77 #’s 1-13
• Check Ch. 2 Study Guide in class
• Start Ch. 2 Review pg 78 & 79 #’s 1-23

Tuesday 15th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Finish Ch. 2 Review pg 78 & 79 #’s 1-23
• Start to Check Ch. 2 Review pg 78 & 79
• If time permits start Standardized Test Practice pg 80 & 81 #’s 1-11

Wednesday 16th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Finish Standardized Test Practice pg 80 & 81 #’s 1-11
• Check Standardized test Practice
• Start Cell Structure and Function Chapter Test C worksheet

Thursday 17th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell size affects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Finish Cell Structure and Function Chapter Test C worksheet
• Check Cell Structure and Function Chapter Test C worksheet

Friday 18th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells develop. 2. Understand what makes up a cell. 3. Identify similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. 4. Identify how materials enter and leave a cell. 5. Explain what the structures in a cell do. 6. Understand why cell sizeaffects the transport of materials. 7. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 8. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Have a review from the online book for Chapter 2 Test

Language Arts – Week of Nov 14-18

Monday, November 14th

SPELLING: TSW...write words containing VC/V or V/CV pattern with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest on "VC/V and V/CV Patterns." These words can be found on Practice page 57.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 58 for homework. On the top part of the page, students are to write the words in alphabetical order. On the bottom part of the page, students are to write the words in syllables.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will discuss the students' responses to Section G through K of the Unit 2 Review, TB Pgs 148-149. When we are finished this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining time will be used to prepare for the Unit 2 Test tomorrow.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Unit 2 Test

Tuesday, November 15th

SPELLING: Nothing because of Grammar Test

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Nothing because of Grammar Test

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 80% accuracy. Today, students will be taking the Unit 2 Test. As always, we will begin with the "Listening Skills" section before having the students complete the test on their own.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Begin thinking about your topic for your comparative essay.

Wednesday, November 16th

SPELLING: TSW...determine which words contain the VC/V pattern and which words contain the V/CV pattern. We will go over Practice page 58 assigned on Monday.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students will complete a crossword puzzle using words that contain the VC/V and V/CV pattern.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over the Unit 2 Test taken yesterday. If necessary, these tests will be recollected if there are make-ups. With the remaining class time, we will look at "Writing That Compares," TB Pgs 124-125.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students should select a topic for their comparative essay. Topics chosen should be topics that can be researched and proven with facts.

Thursday, November 17th

SPELLING: TSW...complete a crossword puzzle using words that have either a VC/V or a V/CV pattern. Today in class, we will go over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last evening.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test for those students that have to take it.

GRAMMAR: TSW...study examples of comparative essays and identify the important features of the essay. Today, we will continue to look at the comparative essays on TB Pgs 124-125. As we do this, I will cover the information from "Features of Writing That Compares" found on TB Pgs 126-127.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice 31a for tomorrow.

Friday, November 18th

SPELLING: TSW...spell words containing the VC/V or V/CV pattern with 80% accuracy. Today, students will be taking the final test on "VC/V and V/CV Patterns." These words can be found on Practice page 57.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: We will not be doing Spelling next week. There is definitely not any Spelling homework.

GRAMMAR: TSW...use prewriting strategies to help them choose items to compare. We will begin class today by going over the students' responses to Practice 31a. We will then read and discuss "Prewrite," TB Pgs 128-129. As part of this discussion, students will be asked to declare a topic for their comparative essays.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students are to organize their thoughts for their comparative essay. Students are to use a Venn Diagram or a Similarities and Differences Chart to list the ways that their topics are the same and different.

Reading – Week of Nov 14-18

Monday, November 14th

TSW...answer questions about the weekly selection with 70% accuracy. ...identify synonyms for this week's vocabulary words. We will begin class today by discussing the synonym study assigned for homework on Friday. The students will then get the remaining part of the period to complete the weekly selection quiz for "The Great Serum Race." If time permits, we will go over the quiz before it is collected.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, November 15th

TSW...complete the second 4-Sight Test. Today, students will begin taking the second 4-Sight Test. This test is intended to be given over two days.

HOMEWORK: None

Wednesday, November 16th

TSW...complete the second 4-Sight Test Today, students will finish taking the second 4-Sight Test. If students do not complete the test today, they will be asked to use study hall time to complete the test.

HOMEWORK: None

Thursday, November 17th

TSW...describe what they would take with them on a journey. To introduce the novel, My Side of the Mountain, students will complete "Packing Up" from the novel's Activity Packet. This should take most of the period. Before the end of the period, distribute copies of the novel to all students and read the "Author's Preface" found in the beginning of the book.

HOMEWORK: None

Friday, November 18th

TSW...read Chapter 1 from My Side of the Mountain and write a summary for the chapter. Today in class, students will orally read "Chapter 1: In Which I Hole Up in a Snowstorm," Pgs 3-9. Afterwards, we will discuss the events of this chapter. Students will also be given a piece of paper to draw their impression of Sam's treehouse.

HOMEWORK: Write a brief summary of Chapter 1. (A student will be selected to read their summary in class on Monday.)

Science – Week of Nov 7 - 11

Monday 7th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Assign Lesson 3 Review pg 66 #’s 1-11 to do in class
• Check Lesson 3 Review in class
• Assign Lesson 4 Outline to do in class
• Assign Lesson 4 vocabulary:

1. What cell does glycolysis occur in?

2. Lactic-acid fermentataion is produced in what item?

3. Cellular respiration that happens in mitochondria requires what part?

4. What part does photosynthesis occur in?

5. What is the term for the chemical reactions that convert the energy in food into energy the cell can use?

6. The process by which glucose is broken down into smaller molecules is?

Tuesday 8th:

• In-Service – No School!

Wednesday 9th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how cells obtain energy. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Check Vocab

· Check Outline Lesson 4

· Read & Discuss pg 69, 70, & 71

· HW - Assign Cells and Energy WS 70 & 71

Thursday 10th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How some cells make food molecules.
• Check Cells and Energy WS 70 & 71
• Read & Discuss pg 72
• Assign Cells and Energy WS 72 (when finished check WS)
• Assign Lesson 4 Review pg 73 #’s 1-11
• HW – Finish Review and study vocab

Friday 11th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How some cells make food molecules.
• Give vocab quiz

• Check Lesson 4 Review
• Assign Cells and Energy WS 75
• If time permits Check WS 75
  

Language Arts – Week of Nov 7-11

Monday, November 7th

SPELLING: TSW...write words containg VCCV or VCCCV patterns with 100% accuracy. The students today will take the pretest on "VCCV, VCCCV Patterns." These words can be found on Practice page 51.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete all of Practice page 53 for homework. As students are completing the first half of the page, they are to divide the words into syllables.

GRAMMAR: TSW...learn how to organize the content of their writing by making an outline. We will begin class today by discussing the students' responses to Reteach/Practice 29 and Reteach 30. Next, we will read and discuss "Composition: Outlining," TB Pgs 118-119. As part of the class discussion, we will complete Reteach 31 so that students understand the proper format for outlining. In class then, we will practice outlining by identifying the main idea, the subtopics, and the supporting details from a list of words

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete sections A through F from the Unit 2 Review found on TB Pgs 146- 147. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!

Tuesday, November 8th Teacher In-Service Day -- No School for Students

Wednesday, November 9th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the words containing the VCCV pattern or the VCCCV pattern. Today in class, we will go over Practice page 53. We will identify the words in alphabetical order before identifying the pattern in the word.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete the word search for "VCCV, VCCCV Patterns."

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 100% accuracy. At the beginning of class today, we will go over the sections A through F from the Unit 2 Review, TB Pgs 146-147. This will be collected and graded. Students will have the remainder of class time to work on the remaining sections of the Unit 2 Review, Sections G through K found on TB Pgs 148-149. This is also a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete Sections G through K of the Unit 2 Review.

Thursday, November 10th

SPELLING: TSW...identify the correct spelling of this week's words. We will go over the word search puzzle assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study words for test.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will discuss the students' responses to Section G through K of the Unit 2 Review, TB Pgs 148-149. When we are finished this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining time will be used to prepare for the Unit 2 Test tomorrow.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's Unit 2 Test

Friday, November 11th

SPELLING: Students will take the final test today on "VCCV, VCCCV Patterns." These words can be found on Practice page 51.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Officially, none. However, students will be taking the pretest on VC/V and V/CV Patterns on Monday. These words can be found on Practice page 57.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from Unit 2 with 80% accuracy. Today, students will be taking the Unit 2 Test. As always, we will begin with the "Listening Skills" section before having the students complete the test on their own.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Begin thinking about your topic for your comparative essay.

Reading – Week of Nov 7-11

Monday, November 7th

TSW...use context clues to define the words for this week's selection. Today, we will use part of the period to take a district wide survey in the B-17 computer lab. Back in the classroom, students will be divided into eight groups. In these groups, students will use contect clues from "The Last Great Race on Earth" to define a word for this week's selection. They will complete a word chart that will be presented to the class. As each word is presented, students are to take notes using vocabulary squares.

HOMEWORK: Preview "The Great Serum Race," TB Pgs 222-235. Using the illustrations, students are to write what they feel the story will entail.

Tuesday, November 8th - Teacher In-Service Day -- No School

Wednesday, November 9th

TSW...read this week's selection and construct a sequence chart that will be used to summarize the story. To introduce the activity of constructing a sequence chart, I will begin class today by completing the "Reread for Comprehension" found on pages 221A-B of the TM. Afterwards, we will use the Idea Wave to hear students prediction about the selection, "The Great Serum Race." We will then begin to orally read "The Great Serum Race," TB Pgs 222-235. As we read, we will begin to complete the sequence chart on Practice page 68.

HOMEWORK: Finish the reading of the selection and the sequence chart.

Thursday, November 10th

TSW...participate in literature circles to discuss the selection. ...use the TEXXXI format to write a summary of the selection. Students will be moved into literature circles to discuss their sequence charts for "The Great Serum Race." Students will then discuss questions for the selection in these circles. Upon completion, I will review the TEXXXI format with the students. Students will use this format to write a summary of the selection.

HOMEWORK: Write a summary of "The Great Serum Race" using the TEXXXI format.

Friday, November 11th

TSW...present their summaries of "The Great Serum Race." ...identify the features of haiku poetry including symbolism and metaphor. Moving back into their literature circles from yesterday, students will share their summaries for "The Great Serum Race." Students will select the best one from their group to be presented to the entire class. With the remaining class time, I will do the haiku poetry lesson found on pages 238-239 of the student textbook and the teacher's manual.

Science – Week of Oct 31 – Nov 4

Monday 31st:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Assign Lesson 3 vocabulary (osmosis, active transport, active, passive, endocytosis, exocytosis, size)
• Show video on microscopic organisms (The unknown World)

Tuesday 1st:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Check vocab
• Finish video on microscopic organisms (The unknown World)
• Lesson 3 Starter - BrainPOP (cell specialization & cell structures)
• Assign Lesson 3 Outline to do in class
• HW – Finish outline

Wednesday 2nd:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials

· Check outline Lesson 3

· Read & Discuss pg 61, 62, & 63

· Assign Moving Cellular Material WS 54

Thursday 3rd:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials
• Go to computer lab to do Virtual Lab on Diffusion
• While in Lab have students do Math Practice – Ratios and Math Tutor - Ratios
• If time permits we will check WS 54
• HW – Study for vocab quiz

Friday 4th:

• TSW – 1. Understand how materials enter and leave a cell. 2. How much cell size affects the transport of materials

• Give vocab quiz
• Read & Discuss pg 64-65
• Assign Moving Cellular Material WS 56 and WS 58

Language Arts – Week of Oct 31 – Nov 4

Monday, October 31st

SPELLING: TSW...spell words from Practice Pg 45 with 100% accuracy. Today, students will take the pretest for the words on Practice Pg 45.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice Pg. 47 for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...write the titles of books magazines, songs, plays, and other works. We will begin class by discussing students' responses to Extend 25 assigned for homework on Friday. Next, we will read and discuss "Titles of Works," TB Pgs 102 - 103. Using a teacher-prepared worksheet, we will complete exercises 1-15 together in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Reteach 26 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 1st

SPELLING: TSW...identify the spelling patter that is the focus of this week's words. We will go over Practice Pg 47 assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Complete the Spelling crossword puzzle for tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 96-103 with 70% accuracy. We will go over Reteach 26 to begin class. Next, the students will be given the remainder of class to complete the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 104-105. Students should follow the teacher- prepared worksheet for Part A. They should then follow the directions in their textbook to complete Parts B and C on a separate sheet of paper. This is a GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT due tomorrow.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Complete the "Mixed Review" exercises for tomorrow. This is a GRADED ASSIGNMENT.

Wednesday, November 2nd

SPELLING: TSW...use the respelling of this week's words to complete a crossword puzzle. We will be going over the crossword puzzle assigned for homework last night.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: None

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 96-103 with 100% accuracy. Today in class, we will be going over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 104-105 assigned for homework last night. When we are finished, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! Any remaining time will be spent preparing for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 96-105.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 96-105.

Thursday, November 3rd

SPELLING: TSW... We will not be doing Spelling today. The entire period will be devoted to the Grammar quiz on TB Pgs 96-105.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Study for test for those students who have to take test tomorrow.

GRAMMAR: TSW...complete exercises from TB Pgs 96-105 with 60% accuracy. Students today will be taking the quiz on TB Pgs 96-105. Students will be given the whole period to complete this quiz if necessary. If the students finish before the end of the period, we will go over the quiz before it is collected.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None

Friday, November 4th

SPELLING: TSW...spell the words from Practice page 45 with 80% accuracy. Today will be the final test on the words from Practice page 45.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Officially, nothing. However, students could study for the pretest on "VCCV, VCCCV Patterns." These words can be found on Practice page 51.

GRAMMAR: TSW...improve their research skills by learning how to use a table of contents and index. ...learn four different ways that new words can be formed. Today in class, we will read and discuss "Parts of a Book," TB Pgs. 114-115. We will orally discuss exercises 1-10. We will also read and discuss "Vocabulary: How Language Changes," TB Pgs 116- 117. Once again, we will orally discuss exercises 1-10.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Reteach/Practice 29 and Reteach 30 for Monday.

Reading – Week of Oct 31 – Nov 4

Monday, October 31st

TSW...enjoy a story for Halloween. ...analyze a work from Edgar Allen Poe In keeping with the holiday spirit, I will be reading to the students the Edgar Allen Poe story, "The Tell Tale Heart." Periodically, we will pause to discuss vocabulary words used in the selection. We will also analyze Poe's writing style.

HOMEWORK: None

Tuesday, November 1st

TSW...list idioms found in this week's selection. At the start of class, I will introduce idioms to the students using 217D from the Unit 2 Teacher's Manual. Together in class we will complete Practice page 164. Students will then share their preview notes for "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." We will then begin to read the selection. Students will list idioms they find in the story. (They are to not only list the idiom, but where it is found in the selection.)

HOMEWORK: Finish reading the selection and constructing the idiom list.

Wednesday, November 2nd

TSW...list idioms found in this week's selection. ...use the interview design process to discuss this week's selection. We will begin class today by finishing the discussion of "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter" and the idiom list assigned for homework last night. Students will then participate in an interview design activity for the selection.

HOMEWORK: Read "The Golden Touch" TB Pgs 212-215.

Thursday, November 3rd

TSW...complete the interview design process for this week's selection. ...identify the characteristics of a myth. The first part of the period will be used to complete yesterday's interview design process for this week's selection. We will then discuss "The Golden Touch" and the characteristics of a myth and the literary elements of hyperbole and moral.

HOMEWORK: The selection test for this week will be given tomorrow.

Friday, November 4th

TSW...show understanding of the selection test. ...demonstrate knowledge of idioms, parody, hyperbole, and moral. Students will take the selection test for "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter" today. Students should have an independent reading book to use upon completion of the test. If time permits, we will go over the test before it is collected and graded.

Science – Week of Oct 24-28

Monday 24th:

• Assign Lesson 2 vocabulary (vacuole, mitochondria, prokaryotic, chloroplast, nucleus, ribosome, eukaryotic, organelles, cytoplasm)
• Work on Animal & Plant Cell Project with partner

Tuesday 25th:

• Check vocab
• Work on Animal & Plant Cell Project with partner
• This will be the last day to work on project
• Projects are due tomorrow

Wednesday 26th:

· Present Cell Projects to the class

· Read pg 54-55 and discuss

Thursday 27th:

• Continue to present Cell Projects
• Read pg 56-57 and discuss

Friday 28th:

• Give vocab quiz
• Finish presenting Cell Projects
• Assign Lesson 2 Review pg 58 #’s 1-11

Lang Arts – Week of Oct 24-28

Monday, October 24th

SPELLING: Students will take the pretest on "Adding -ed and -ing." These words can be found on Practice page 39.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students are to complete Practice page 41. When they complete this page, students are to write the base word first and then the Spelling word. This assignment is due on

GRAMMAR: Today in class, we will be going over the "Mixed Review" exercises from TB Pgs 94-95. When we are finished, this will be COLLECTED AND GRADED! With any remaining time, we will review for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 84-95. GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's quiz on TB Pgs 84-95.

Tuesday, October 25th

SPELLING: We will not be doing spelling today. The entire period will be given to students to complete the Grammar quiz.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: See Monday's homework assignment.

GRAMMAR: Today, students will be taking a quiz on TB Pgs 84-95. If time permits, we will be going over the quiz before it is collected.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: None.

Wednesday, October 26th

SPELLING: Today in class, we will be discussing the students' responses to Practice page 41.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: None

GRAMMAR: Today in class, we will be reading and discussing "Possessive Nouns," TB Pgs 96-97. We will be orally discussing exercises 1-10. Students will complete exercises 11-15 on their own before we go over them in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Reteach and Extend 23 for tomorrow.

Thursday, October 27th

SPELLING: Prepare for test tomorrow

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Students who have to take the test need to study the words

GRAMMAR: We will discuss the students' responses to Reteach and Extend 23 assigned for homework last night. We will then read and discuss "Appositives," TB Pgs 98-99. We will orally discuss exercises 1-10. Students will complete exercises 11-15 on their own before we go over them in class.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Practice page 24 for tomorrow.

Friday, October 28th

SPELLING: Students will take the final test on "Adding -ed and -ing." These words can be found on Practice page 39.

SPELLING HOMEWORK: Technically none. However, students could study for Monday's pretest on "ou, oi, au, oo." These words can be found on Practice page 45.

GRAMMAR: We will discuss the students' responses to Practice 24 at the start of class today. Next, we will read and discuss "Combining Sentences: Nouns," TB Pgs 100-101. We will orally discuss exercises 1-15.

GRAMMAR HOMEWORK: Students will complete Extend 25 for Monday.

Reading – Week of Oct 24-28

Monday, October 24th

TSW...identify the meanings of new vocabulary words. Using the articles "Be Prepared" and "A Whale in a Pool," TB Pgs 180-181, we will look for context clues to define the new vocabulary words found on TB Pgs 180. Working in small groups, students will complete a word chart for a particular vocabulary word. These will then be presented to the class.

HOMEWORK: Preview "Zoo Story." Make a prediction on what the story will entail.

Tuesday, October 25th

TSW...demonstrate knowledge of this week's vocabulary words. ...properly use Talking to the Text as they read an article. We will review the vocabulary words from TB Pg 180. Students will then use an Idea Wave to go over last night's homework. We will then begin reading the article "Zoo Story" using talking to the text.

HOMEWORK: Complete the reading of "Zoo Story" using Talking to the Text.

Wednesday, October 26th

TSW...identify generalizations. We will finish the discussion of "Zoo Story" begun yesterday. We will also discuss generalizations using 53 of the Practice book.

Thursday, October 27th

TSW...show understanding of the selection. Today students will take the selection test for "Zoo Story." When finished, students are to read independently. If time permits, we will go over the test before it is collected.

Friday, October 28th

TSW...use context clues to define the new vocabulary words. Students will use TB Pgs 192-193 to define the new vocabulary words using context clue. This will be done in small groups. Students will complete a word chart for one of the words. They will then present the word to the class. The class will take notes using vocabulary squares.

HOMEWORK: Preview "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter."