Weekly+Agendas+2011-2012

__The House on Mango Street__ books returned today. || 2-Hour Early Out || Don't bring a lunch...the entire 8th grade will have lunch provided for them (hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, water) and will have a chance to sign yearbooks. We'll also have a tug-of-war tournament! || __The House on Mango Stree__t Character Analysis Argumentative Essay Assignment Requirements __The House on Mango Stree__t Character Analysis Argumentative Essay Assignment Step-by-Step Guide (use if necessary)
 * Mon., May 21 || Type final draft, __The House on Mango Street__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (final draft due end of class Wed.) ||
 * Tues., May 22 || Type final draft, __The House on Mango Street__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (final draft due end of class tomorrow) ||
 * Wed., May 23 || Type final draft, __The House on Mango Street__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (final draft due end of class)
 * Thurs., May 24
 * SUMMERTIME!!!! ||  ||

BRI Testing || DUE: __THOMS__ Activities 32-36 (grey sheet) Read __The House on Mango Street__ "Beautiful and Cruel" (88), "Bums in the Attic" (86), and "The Monkey Garden" (94). Complete corresponding activities in gold packet (__The House on Mango Street__ Activities 37-44) || BRI Testing || Read __The House on Mango Street__ "A Smart Cookie" (90), "The Three Sisters" (103), and "Alicia and I Talking on Edna's Steps" (106). Complete corresponding activities in gold packet (__The House on Mango Street Activities 37-44)__ || Complete corresponding activities in gold packet __(The House on Mango Street__ Activities 37-44) Begin __THOMS__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (rough draft due Monday) __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 37-44 (gold packet) due tomorrow. || Work on Rough Draft __THOMS__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (rough draft due Monday) || Turn in L.A. Book || Work on/Finish Rough Draft __THOMS__ Character Analysis Argumentative Essay (rough draft due Monday) || __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 31-36 (grey) __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 37-44 (gold)
 * Mon., May 14
 * Tues., May 15
 * Wed., May 16 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ "A House of My Own" (108) and "Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes" (109)
 * Thurs., May 17 || DUE: __THOMS__ Activities 37-44 (gold packet)
 * Fri., May 18

__The House on Mango Stree__t Character Analysis Argumentative Essay Assignment Requirements __The House on Mango Stree__t Character Analysis Argumentative Essay Assignment Step-by-Step Guide (use if necessary)

Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 26-28) Complete __THOMS__ Activities 26-28 (in pink packet) || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 29-31 (29-30 in pink packet, 31 in grey sheet) || Read __The House on Mango Street__ Chapters: "Sally" (pg. 81) "Minerva Writes Poems" (pg. 84) "What Sally Said" (pg. 92) "Red Clowns" (pg. 99--NOTE: THIS IS OPTIONAL. Don't read if you are sensitive. Something terrible happens to Esperanza in this chapter, and if you don't wish to read it, you don't have to. Just see me privately and I'll exempt you from that part of the assignment. Complete __THOMS__ Activities 32-36 (grey sheet)- due Monday . || __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 26-30 (pink) __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 31-36 (grey)
 * Mon., May 7 || DUE: __THOMS__ Activities 21-25 (green packet)
 * Tues., May 8 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 29-31)
 * Wed., May 9 || DUE: __THOMS__ Activities 26-30 (pink packet)
 * Thurs., May 10 || MAP Testing ||
 * Fri., May 11 || MAP Testing ||
 * NOTE: Students also need their informational texts packet in order to complete some of the above assignments. I'm unable to upload the packet. You will need to see me if you've lost yours.

Complete __THOMS__ Activities 16-18 (in blue packet) || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 19-21 (19-20 in blue packet, 21 in green packet) || THOMS Activities 16-20 (blue packet) IRP Essay Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 22-23) Complete __THOMS__ Activities 22-23 (in green packet) || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 24-25 (in green packet) || __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 11-15 (yellow) __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 16-20 (blue) IRP Essay Assignment: __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 21-25 (green) __The House on Mango Street__ Activities 26-30 (pink)
 * Mon., April 30 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 16-18)
 * Tues., May 1 || Work on Independent Reading Project Essay (handout below). Due Thursday. ||
 * Wed., May 2 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 19-21)
 * Thurs., May 3 || DUE: THOMS Activities 11-15 (yellow packet)
 * Fri., May 4 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 24-25)
 * NOTE: Students also need their informational texts packet in order to complete some of the above assignments. I'm unable to upload the packet. You will need to see me if you've lost yours.

Complete __THOMS__ Activities 8-9 (in peach packet) || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 10-11) Complete __THOMS__ Activities 10-11 (10 is in peach packet, 11 in yellow packet) Turn in __THOMS__ Activities 6-10 (peach packet) || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 12-13 (in yellow packet) || Begin __THOMS__ Activity 14 (in yellow packet) Independent Reading Project Essay due in 1 week-will have time to work on in class Tuesday, May 1st || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapter 15) Complete __THOMS__ Activity 15 (in yellow packet) || The House on Mango Street Activities 6-10 The House on Mango Street Activities 11-15
 * Mon., April 23 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 8-9)
 * Tues., April 24 || Writing Sample Post-Assessment
 * Wed., April 25 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 12-13)
 * Thurs., April 26 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapter 14)
 * Fri., April 27 || Complete __THOMS__ Activity 14 (continued)

Independent Reading Project Essay Requirements
 * NOTE: Students also need their informational texts packet in order to complete some of the above assignments. I'm unable to upload the packet. You will need to see me if you've lost yours.

(New information in left column/questions still remaining in the right column)- due Wed. || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 1-3 || Complete __THOMS__ Activities 4-5 (The House on Mango Street Activities 1-5 due tomorrow-purple packet) || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 6-8) Complete __THOMS__ Activities 6-8 || "Latinos/Hispanics" Informational Text: "Hispanic Kids the Largest Group of Children Living in Poverty" Informational Text: __The House on Mango Street Activities__ 1-5 __The House on Mango Street Activities__ 6-10
 * Mon., April 16 || Continue Reading Informational Texts: "Latinos/Hispanics" using strategy of choice (SQ3R, Dot Jots, or Outlining)- due Tues. ||
 * Tues., April 17 || Reading Informational Texts: News Article: "Hispanic Kids the Largest Group of Children Living in Poverty" using T-Chart Strategy
 * Wed., April 18 || Begin reading __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 1-3)
 * Thurs., April 19 || Read __The House on Mango Street__ (Chapters 4-5)
 * Fri., April 20 || THOMS Activities 1-5 due (purple packet)

No summary required for this IRP, since the summary points are included within the essay.

6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due tomorrow! || Typing Informative Essay Final Draft (Mac Lab)- Final Draft due 4/12 || Reading Informational Texts: "Latinos/Hispanics"-Text Organizer Jot Charts Strategy OR SQ3R Strategy while reading || Strategy: TBA || Informative Essay Assignment: Informative Essay Grading Rubric:
 * Mon., April 9 || No School-Teacher Inservice ||
 * Tues., April 10 || Peer Editing Informative Essay Rough Drafts using grading rubric (3 peer edits per paper)- Final Draft now due 4/12
 * Wed., April 11 || 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due!
 * Thurs., April 12 || Informative Essay Final Draft due
 * Fri., April 13 || Reading Informational Texts: News article: "Hispanic Kids the Largest Group of Children Living in Poverty"

__**Independent Reading Project 4th Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1 or see me for approval if you have another idea--PACKET NOT AN OPTION THIS TIME): Informational Text: "Latinos/Hispanics" (for Thursday) Informational Text: "Hispanic Kids the Largest Group of Children Living in Poverty"

Revise Personal Narrative with Rubric-- Personal Narrative now due WED., 4/4 || Introduce Informative Essay- due Wed., 4/11 || Work on Informative Essay- due Wed., 4/11 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due 1 week (now due 4/11) || || Elements of an Excellent Essay Handout: Essay Format Study Guide: Personal Narrative Assignment: Personal Narrative Grading Rubric: Informative Essay Assignment: Informative Essay Grading Rubric: __**Independent Reading Project 4th Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1 or see me for approval if you have another idea--PACKET NOT AN OPTION THIS TIME):
 * Mon., April 2 || Essay Test Corrections
 * Tues., April 3 || Write Personal Narrative Final Draft-- due tomorrow.
 * Wed., April 4 || Personal Narrative Due (turn in pre-writing, draft, and final draft)
 * Thurs., April 5 || Work on Informative Essay- due Wed., 4/11 ||
 * Fri., April 6 || No School!

Study Guide doc below. || Assignment packet parts docs below (3 documents comprise the packet.) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due 2 weeks (due 4/10) || Begin Personal Narrative Essay- due Tues., 4/3 || Work on Personal Narrative Essay- due Tues., 4/3 || Elements of an Excellent Essay Handout: Essay Format Study Guide: Transitions Assignment Page 1: Transitions Assignment Pages 2-3: Transitions Assignment Pages 4-5: Personal Narrative Assignment: Personal Narrative Grading Rubric: __**Independent Reading Project 4th Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1 or see me for approval if you have another idea--PACKET NOT AN OPTION THIS TIME):
 * Mon., Mar. 26 || The Elements of an Excellent Essay- Test Thursday
 * Tues., Mar. 27 || Transitions Assignment Yellow Packet (3 Parts)- Due tomorrow.
 * Wed., Mar. 28 || Transitions Assignment Due.
 * Thurs., Mar. 29 || Essay Format Test
 * Fri., Mar. 30 || Work on Personal Narrative Essay- due Tues., 4/3 ||

Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (due Thursday) : 1. Read final 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary **OR** "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || 1. Read final 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary **OR** "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || Discussion 3 || and editing for improvement. Topic Sentences and Conclusive Sentences: Common Mistakes (Too narrow, too broad, sentence fragment, question, generic) Dead Words/phrases no longer allowed in topic or conclusive sentences OK/Better/Best Activity Conclusive Sentences: Common Mistakes (Too narrow, too broad, generic) || Discussion Prep Sheet: "Save the Last Word for Me" Activity:
 * Mon., Mar. 19 || No School: Teacher Inservice ||
 * Tues., Mar. 20 || 6 Thinking Strategies IRP due 3 weeks: Packet is NOT an option--may do post-it note option, flip book option, or see me for approval if you have a different idea (remember my expectations)!
 * Wed., Mar. 21 || Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (due tomorrow) :
 * Thurs., Mar. 22 || Discussion 3 Materials Due.
 * Fri., Mar. 23 || Reviewing our writing-paragraph format: recognizing patterns of mistakes in our writing

"Generic Literature Questions": NOTE: Some handwritten changes have been made to these options to encourage students to choose more challenging questions. Minimum of 3 sentences per response: Dead Words/phrases no longer allowed in topic or conclusive sentences:

__**Independent Reading Project 4th Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1 or see me for approval if you have another idea--PACKET NOT AN OPTION THIS TIME):

1. Read second 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2 3. Complete "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || 1. Read second 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2 3. Complete "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || 2-Hour Late Start || Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (due TOMORROW) : 1. Read second 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2 3. Complete "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || Discussion 2 || 2-Hour Early Release || Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (due Thursday after Spring Break) : 1. Read final 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary **OR** "Save the Last Word for Me" Note cards || Discussion Prep Sheet: "Save the Last Word for Me" Activity:
 * Mon., Mar. 5 || Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (due Thursday) :
 * Tues., Mar. 6 || Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (due Thursday) :
 * Wed., Mar. 7
 * Thurs., Mar. 8 || Discussion 2 Materials Due.
 * Fri., Mar. 9
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"Generic Literature Questions": NOTE: Some handwritten changes have been made to these options to encourage students to choose more challenging questions. Minimum of 3 sentences per response:

Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (due Friday) : 1. Read first 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary || 1. Read first 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary || 1. Read first 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1 3. Complete Double-Entry Diary || DISCUSSION 1 Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (due Tuesday) : 1. Read second 1/3 of book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2 3. Complete "Save the Last Word for Me" Activit
 * Mon., Feb. 27 || Select Holocaust Novel Study/Lit Circle Books ||
 * Tues., Feb. 28 || Research Project DUE.
 * Wed., Feb. 29 || Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (due Friday) :
 * Thurs., Mar. 1 || Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (due Friday) :
 * Fri., Mar. 2 || Discussion 1 Responsibilities DUE.

y || Research Project: Discussion Prep Sheet: Double-Entry Diary: "Save the Last Word for Me" Activity:

NO IRP DUE. || -now due TUESDAY, but we will not be working on this in class Monday. Finish in study hall(s) Friday or Monday, and/or at home. || Finding Reliable Information Presentation: MLA Format/Easybib: Research Project (3 Questions and Anwers/MLA Formatted Documentation):
 * Mon., Feb. 20 || No School ||
 * Tues., Feb. 21 || Finding Reliable Information (Research): Mrs. McConnell, Media Specialist
 * Wed., Feb. 22 || Documenting Sources using MLA Format ||
 * Thurs., Feb. 23 || Research Project: 3 Questions and Answers/MLA Formatted Documentation ||
 * Fri., Feb. 24 || Research Project: 3 Questions and Answers/MLA Formatted Documentation

__Iowa AEA Online Website __ : www.iowaaeaonline.org NSJH student user ID and password can be found on the card handed out during class (stapled in your planner). Most useful Iowa AEA Online sources for this project:
 * Useful Sites/Materials for Research Project:**
 * GALE InfoTrac Junior (for Junior High kids)-magazines, newspapers, and reference materials
 * GALE InfoTrac Student (for JH/High School kids)-magazines, newspapers, and reference materials
 * Brittanica Online-encyclopedia for students

__North Scott Library Catalog__: http://nslib.north-scott.k12.ia.us

__EasyBib __: Free Online Bibliography Maker Website (MLA Format): www.easybib.com

MLA Format Reference Guide:

Act II Scene 1 Summary, Scene 1 Characterization observations (green packet) (Whatever we don't finish reading in class is homework. All students are expected to read through the last page listed and have their green charts updated by tomorrow.) || || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 497-505 L.A. Book Act II Scenes 2 and 3 Summary, Scenes 2 and 3 Characterization observations (green packet) (Whatever we don't finish reading in class is homework. All students are expected to read through the last page listed and have their green charts updated by tomorrow.) || Act II Scenes 4 and 5 Summary, Scenes 4 and 5 Characterization observations (green packet) Complete study guide to prepare for tomorrow's test! || Green Anne Frank packet due. __** Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading and Summary due. **__ || Anne Frank Scene Summaries and Characterization Chart (green packet): Act II Study Guide
 * Mon., Feb. 13 || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 489-497 L.A. Book
 * Tues., Feb. 14
 * Wed., Feb. 15 || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 506-512 L.A. Book
 * Thurs., Feb. 16 || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) Test-Act II
 * Fri., Feb. 17 || No School-Teacher Inservice ||

__**Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 2/16)**__ Summary Requirements (Required): OR this version: Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1):

|| "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 454-468 L.A. Book Scene 2 Summary, Scene 2 Characterization observations (green packet) (Whatever we don't finish reading in class is homework. All students are expected to read through the last page listed and have their green charts updated by tomorrow.) || || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 468-474 L.A. Book Scene 3 Summary, Scene 3 Characterization observations (green packet) (Whatever we don't finish reading in class is homework. All students are expected to read through the last page listed and have their green charts updated by tomorrow.) || || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) Act I Scene 3 Jigsaw Activity || || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) pgs. 454-468 L.A. Book Scene 4 Summary, Scene 4 Characterization observations (green packet) (Whatever we don't finish reading in class is homework. All students are expected to read through the last page listed and have their green charts updated by tomorrow.) Act I Study Guide-Homework Reading Response Independent Reading Project and Summary due 1 week (2/16) || Anne Frank Scene Summaries and Characterization Chart (green packet): Act I Scene 3 Jigsaw Activity: Act I Test Prep: __**Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 2/16)**__ Summary Requirements (Required): OR this version: Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1):
 * Mon., Feb. 6
 * Tues., Feb. 7
 * Wed., Feb. 8
 * Thurs., Feb. 9
 * Fri., Feb. 10 || "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) Act I Test ||

Graphic Organizer with newspaper article pg. 528 L.A. Book || Conferences 3:30-7:00 || Brainstorm a two lists: Things that give someone POWER, things that make up one's IDENTITY. Read "Chronology of Nazi Laws and Actions Against Jews 1933-1938" (//Newsweek//) As you read, cross off items from your lists that were taken away from Jews by Nazi laws and actions prior to the start of WWII. "Begin documentary [|"Survivors of the Holocaust"] (Spielberg) || 2-Hour Late Start || Continue documentary [|"Survivors of the Holocaust"] (Spielberg) Record events mentioned in "Chronology of Nazi Laws and Actions Against Jews" as they are mentioned by survivors in the documentary. (Text to text connections) || Begin [|Four Perfect Pebbles] || School Dance 3-5 || [|Four Perfect Pebbles] Begin reading "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play), L.A. book pgs. 448-457  Update scene and character tracker || Main Idea and Supporting Details Graphic Organizer: Anne Frank Scene and Character Tracker: __**Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 2/16)**__ Summary Requirements (Required): OR this version: Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1):
 * Mon., Jan. 30 || Comprehending Informational Texts: Main Idea and Supporting Details Pattern of Organization
 * Tues., Jan. 31
 * Wed., Feb. 1
 * Thurs., Feb. 2 || Finish documentary [| "Survivors of the Holocaust"] (Spielberg)
 * Fri., Feb. 3

"Genocide" Encyclopedia Article || "Holocaust" Encyclopedia Articla || "Minority Groups", "Genocide", and "Holocaust" Encyclopedia Articles Yellow Informational Texts Packet (and SQ3R Handout) due at end of period. || Conferences 3:30-7:30 || 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due. Finish revising writing assessment || Review pgs. R6-R10 in L.A. Book Read newspaper article "A Diary from Another World" pg. 528 in L.A. Book Graphic Organizer for "Main Idea and Supporting Details" Pattern of Organization || Informational Texts: Quote Catalog Activity, Synthesizing Activity:
 * Mon., Jan. 23 || Comprehending Informational Texts: SQ3R Strategy
 * Tues., Jan. 24 || Comprehending Informational Texts: Quote Catalog Strategy
 * Wed., Jan. 25 || Synthesizing Informational Texts: Jot Chart Strategy
 * Thurs., Jan. 26
 * Fri., Jan. 27 || Comprehending Informational Texts: Recognizing Patterns of Organization

"Genocide" Encyclopedia Article: "Holocaust" Encyclopedia Article: "Minority Groups" Encyclopedia Article:

__**Independent Reading Project 3rd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen) Common Writing Assessment: Main Idea and Supporting Details Graphic Organizer:

3rd Quarter Common Writing Assessment (see document below) || "Understanding the Horror" (magazine article) || "Life in the Darkness" (magazine article) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due 1 week. || "Minority Groups" (encyclopedia article) || Common Writing Assessment: Informational Texts: Text Organizers Activities: "Understanding the Horror" Article: "Life in the Darkness" Article: Informational Texts: Anticipation Guide Strategy/Activity: "Minority Groups" Encyclopedia Article:
 * Tues., Jan. 17 || Greek and Latin Roots Packet due.
 * Wed., Jan. 18 || Informational Texts: Text Organizers Activity
 * Thurs., Jan. 19 || Informational Texts: Text Organizers Activity
 * Fri., Jan. 20 || Informational Texts: Anticipation Guide Strategy/Activity

__**Independent Reading Project 3rd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen)

Group Word Choice Activity || Greek and Latin Roots Posters in groups (instructions doc below) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due 2 weeks. || Greek and Latin Roots pgs. 35-39: due Monday (no electronic copy available) || Pink Word Choice Packet: Greek and Latin Roots Poster Instructions: __**Independent Reading Project 3rd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen)
 * Mon., Jan. 9 || Pink Word Choice Packet: due tomorrow ||
 * Tues., Jan. 10 || Pink Word Choice Packet due.
 * Wed., Jan. 11 || Greek and Latin Roots pgs. 25-30: due Friday (no electronic copy available) ||
 * Thurs., Jan. 12 || Greek and Latin Roots pgs. 25-30 due tomorrow.
 * Fri., Jan. 13 || Greek and Latin Roots pgs. 25-30 due.

6 Thinking Strategies IRP and Summary due in 3 weeks. || Word Choice Activities due 1/10 || Goal Setting Activity: __**Independent Reading Project 3rd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen) Word Choice Presentation: Word Choice Activities:
 * Thurs., Jan. 5 || 1st Semester Reflection and 2nd Semester Goal Setting (see attached pdf)
 * Fri., Jan. 6 || Word Choice Presentation, begin Word Choice Activities

IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || Test: Word Choice (Connotation, Denotation, Euphemistic Language) IRP Book Talk and Summary due tomorrow. || Share Book Talks with partners. || 2-Hour Early Out Variety Show || Happy Holidays!!! || __Giver__ vs. //Pleasantville// Writing Assignment: __**IRP #3**: Sharing our Reactions to our Independent Reading__: Book Talk Form: Book Talk Sample: Summary Template (2 versions available): Class Questions for Book Talks:
 * Mon., Dec. 19 || Work on __Giver__ vs. "Pleasantville" assignment: due tomorrow.
 * Tues., Dec. 20 || __Giver__ vs. "Pleasantville" assignment due
 * Wed., Dec. 21 || IRP Book Talk and Summary due today.
 * Thurs., Dec. 22 || Christmas Crafts!
 * Fri., Dec. 23 || [[image:christmas-lights-graphic2.gif]]

IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || View "Pleasantville" (edited for content) Begin working on __Giver__ vs. //Pleasantville// assignment-due Tuesday, 12/20 IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || Continue working on __Giver__ vs. //Pleasantville// assignment-due Tuesday, 12/20 IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || Continue working on __Giver__ vs. //Pleasantville// assignment-due Tuesday, 12/20 Word Choice Test Tuesday! IRP Book Talk and Summary due 12/21 || Changing History Letter Assignment Guidelines: Changing History Letter Grading Rubric: Changing History Letter Example: __Giver__ vs. //Pleasantville// Writing Assignment:
 * Mon., Dec. 12 || Draft Changing History Letter-final draft due Wed. (see documents below)
 * Tues., Dec. 13 || Type final draft of Changing History Letter-due tomorrow
 * Wed., Dec. 14 || Changing History letter due (typed).
 * Thurs., Dec. 15 || View "Pleasantville" (edited for content)
 * Fri., Dec. 16 || Finish viewing "Pleasantville" (edited for content)

Reading Response (Pink) IRP and Summary due tomorrow In-Class Activity: "Love" and Other Ambiguous Words || Reading Response (Pink) IRP and Summary due In-Class Activity: Traditions and their Twisted Origins || 2-Hour Late Start || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 18-19 (pgs. 139-151) In Class Activity: Euphemistic Language (document below) due at end of period. || In Class Activity: Changing History (document below) due at end of period, but keep to use for future assignment. || Snow Ball School Dance 3-5 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 21-23 (pgs. 163-179) || Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 12/6) Summary Requirements (Required): OR this version: Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1): Love and Other Ambiguous Words Prompt: Twisted Traditions Activity: Nursery Rhymes for Twisted Traditions Activity: Euphemistic Language Activity: Changing History Activity:
 * Mon., 12/5 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 16 (pgs. 121-129)
 * Tues., 12/6 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 17 (pgs. 130-138)
 * Wed., 12/7
 * Thurs., 12/8 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 20 (pgs. 152-162)
 * Fri., 12/9

What is your favorite book? What are some of the reasons we read books? What do we gain by reading? What kinds of books do you think Jonas has read? Why? Read __The Giver__, Ch. 10-11 (pgs. 72-87) Reading Response IRP and Summary due Tuesday, Dec. 6 || In proper paragraph format, respond to ONE of the two following prompts: 1. Describe what our world would be like without color. How would it be better? How would it be worse? OR 2. Describe your favorite and least favorite color. What feelings do they evoke in you? What do they remind you of? Read __The Giver__, Ch. 12 (pgs. 88-96) Reading Response IRP and Summary due Tuesday, Dec. 6 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 13 (pgs. 97-107) Reading Response IRP and Summary due Tuesday, Dec. 6 || In proper paragraph format, respond to ONE of the two following prompts: Describe the role of pain and difficulty in our lives. What would our world be like without these things? How would it be better? How would it be worse? Explain. OR 2. Describe a painful experience you have been through. How did it change you? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about others? About life? Read __The Giver__, Ch. 14 (pgs. 108-117) Reading Response IRP and Summary due Tuesday, Dec. 6 || Read __The Giver__, Ch. 15 (pgs. 118-120) Reading Response IRP and Summary due Tuesday, Dec. 6 || A World Without Choice Writing Prompt: Thinking About the Past Activity: Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 12/6) Summary Requirements (Required): OR this version: Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1):
 * Mon., Nov. 28 || In-class writing prompt: Books as Symbols
 * Tues., Nov. 29 || In-class writing prompt: Colors as Symbols
 * Wed., Nov. 30 || In-class writing prompt: A World Without Choice (download pdf below)
 * Thurs., Dec. 1 || In-class writing prompt: Role of Pain and Difficulty
 * Fri., Dec. 2 || Thinking About the Past Activity (download doc below)

Read The Giver Ch. 7-8 (pgs. 50-64) Notecard Homework: As you go throughout the rest of your day, write down examples of figurative language that you hear (in The Giver, they call this "imprecise language"). Record at least 5 examples. Due tomorrow. || Read The Giver Ch. 9 (pgs. 65-71) Social Norms in-class activity. || Figurative Language Note Card Activity: Rudeness/Social Norms Activity: Safety vs. Security Paragraph (a.k.a. Freedom vs. Safety):
 * Mon., Nov. 21 || "Safety vs. Security" paragraph due.
 * Tues., Nov. 22 || Figurative Language Notecards due.

Add to your connotation/denotation yellow sheet as you encounter noticeably out of place words used in the novel. Need to have 5 entries by the end of the period. || Add to your connotation/denotation yellow sheet as you encounter noticeably out of place words used in the novel. Need to have 10 entries by the end of the period. || Turn in connotation sheet at the end of the period for teacher comprehension check. Compare/Contrast Yourself with Jonas Paragraph || Reading Response (paragraph format): Is //safety// or //freedom// more important to a society? (Due Monday) || Connotation/Denotation Yellow Sheet: "Creating a Utopian Society" Activity (page 2 of attached document): Safety vs. Security Paragraph (a.k.a. Freedom vs. Safety): Compare/Contrast Yourself with Jonas Paragraph:
 * Mon., Nov. 14 || __The Giver__ Chapters 1-2 (pgs. 1-19). //Silent Reading//
 * Tues., Nov. 15 || __The Giver__ Chapter 3 (pgs. 20-25). //Silent Reading//
 * Wed., Nov. 16 || "Creating a Utopian Society" in-class activity ||
 * Thurs., Nov. 17 || __The Giver__ Chapters 4-5 (pgs. 26-39). //Audio Reading//
 * Fri., Nov. 18 || __The Giver__ Chapter 6 (pgs. 40-49). //Audio Reading//

Finish writing sample-concentrate on the traits of IDEAS and CONVENTIONS. || How to make a paragraph sandwich-the writing trait of ORGANIZATION || How to make a paragraph sandwich, continued. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Write two paragraphs responding to the provided prompts. Due tomorrow (see documents below). || __The Giver__: Themes and Essential Understandings || __**Independent Reading Project 2nd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen)
 * Mon., Nov. 7 || IRP (and summary) due Wednesday. (Moved back a day due to Iowa Test)
 * Tues., Nov. 8 || IRP (and summary) due TOMORROW.
 * Wed., Nov. 9 || Independent Reading Project (and summary) DUE
 * Thurs., Nov. 10 || DUE: Paragraph responses.
 * Fri., Nov. 11 || __The Giver:__ Read pgs. 1-10 ||

Writing Sample Prompts: Paragraph Format Flip Chart: Paragraph Model Handout: Paragraph Assignment Prompts (due Thursday):

__The Giver__ Essential Understandings presentation: __The Giver__ Essential Understandings supplement:

Cause and Effect: Green cause and effect packet due TOMORROW 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Vocabulary: Context Clues: Yellow vocabulary packet due TOMORROW 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || 2-Hour Late Start || General Reading Test Practice (fiction, non-fiction, poetry) NO HOMEWORK. || Iowa Test: Reading Comprehension || Classroom Spelling Bee: Top 2 finishers from each class period advance to the school bee! 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || __**Independent Reading Project 2nd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen) Cause and Effect Class Presentation: "Aunty Misery" Cause and Effect graphic organizer (PART of the green packet): Vocabulary/Context Clues Class Presentation:
 * Mon., Oct. 31 || Pink inferring packet due.
 * Tues., Nov. 1 || Green cause and effect packet due.
 * Wed., Nov. 2
 * Thurs., Nov. 3
 * Fri., Nov. 4 || Writing sample in class.

Book Fair Open Before and After School || Main Idea/Supporting Details activity with "The Great Rat Hunt", L.A. book pg. 106 (graphic organizer found in the back of the blue Main Idea Packet) ENTIRE blue Main Idea packet due tomorrow. 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Conferences 3:30-7:00 Book Fair Open Before School and During Conferences. || Blue Main Idea packet due. Inferring packet, pgs. 1-8 due tomorrow (whatever not finished in class is homework) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Book Fair Open Before School (Book Fair ends at 8:18). || Inferring packet pgs. 31-38 due tomorrow (whatever not finished in class is homework) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || (whatever not finished in class is homework) 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || (whatever not finished in class is homework) Entire pink Inferring/Drawing Conclusions/Evaluating Information packet due Monday. 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || __**Independent Reading Project 2nd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen) Main Idea Class Presentation: Inferring Class Presentation:
 * Mon., Oct. 24
 * Tues., Oct. 25
 * Wed., Oct. 26
 * Thurs., Oct. 27 || Inferring packet idioms pgs. 1-9 due tomorrow
 * Fri., Oct. 28 || Inferring packet idioms pgs. 10-18 due Monday

Prepare Conference Folders/Assignment Reflection Sheets Quarter 2 IRP 1 (6 Thinking Strategies) Due 3 Weeks (11/8) || 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Conferences 3:30-7:30 Book Fair Open During Conferences || Iowa Test Prep: Main Idea Activities: Blue Packet 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Book Fair Open Before and After School || Iowa Test Prep: Main Idea with "The Great Rat Hunt", L.A. book page 106 Rat Hunt Main Idea/Supporting Details Graphic Organizer due Monday, 10/24 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Due 11/8 || Conference Assignment Reflection Sheets __**Independent Reading Project 2nd Quarter #1**: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required-Choose 1 of two templates): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen) Main Idea Class Presentation:
 * Mon., Oct. 17 || No School, Teacher Inservice Day ||
 * Tues., Oct. 18 || Tour Book Fair
 * Wed., Oct. 19 || Finish Booksharing
 * Thurs., Oct. 20
 * Fri., Oct. 21

Group work-differentiated by readiness || Content: Basic comprehension of text, literary devices-recognition and application, 1 essay question-paragraph response. || Booksharing || All corrections due by 3:00 || Booksharing || Last day of quarter 2-Hour early release || Booksharing || Flowers for Algernon final activity-How Charlie Used the 6 Thinking Strategies:
 * Mon., Oct. 10 || __Flowers for Algernon__ final activity-how Charlie Used the 6 Thinking Strategies
 * Tues., Oct. 11 || __Flowers for Algernon__ Test
 * Wed., Oct. 12 || IRP 3 Due (Oral Booksharing)
 * Thurs., Oct. 13
 * Fri., Oct. 14

Flowers for Algernon Test Prep:

__**IRP #3**: Sharing our Reactions to our Independent Reading__: Book Talk Form: Book Talk Sample: Class Questions for Book Talks:

Begin working on IRP #3 (due Wed., Oct. 12) OR __FFA__ Book: 102-142 || L.A. Book: 227-231 OR __FFA__ Book: 143-183 Track changes in character and emergence of 6 Thinking Strategies (use green chart-document below) IRP due Wed., Oct. 12 || L.A. Book: 232-235 OR __FFA__ Book: 184-224 Track changes in character and emergence of 6 Thinking Strategies (use green chart-document below) IRP due Wed., Oct. 12 || L.A. Book: 236-240 OR __FFA__ Book: 225-265 Track changes in character and emergence of 6 Thinking Strategies (use green chart-document below) IRP due Wed., Oct. 12 || L.A. Book: 241-end OR __FFA__ Book: 266-end Track changes in character and emergence of 6 Thinking Strategies (use green chart-document below) IRP due Wed., Oct. 12 || Flowers for Algernon Character and 6 Thinking Strategies Tracker: __**IRP #3**: Sharing our Reactions to our Independent Reading__: Book Talk Form: Book Talk Sample: Class Questions for Book Talks:
 * Mon., Oct. 3 || Library book checkout
 * Tues., Oct. 4 || __Flowers for Algernon__
 * Wed., Oct. 5 || __Flowers for Algernon__
 * Thurs., Oct. 6 || __Flowers for Algernon__
 * Fri., Oct. 7 || __Flowers for Algernon__

IRP DUE TOMORROW! || "Flowers for Algernon" Pre-reading-paragraph responses/discussion (see document below) || Additional Pre-reading paragraph responses/discussion (see document below) L.A. Book pgs. 221-223 OR Flowers for Algernon book pgs. 1-38 || L.A. Book pgs. 224-228 OR Flowers for Algernon book pgs. 39-101 || Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 9/27) Summary Requirements (Required): Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1): Tuesday's Pre-Reading Activity/Presentation: Wednesday's Pre-Reading Activity: Flowers for Algernon Character and 6 Thinking Strategies Tracker:
 * Mon., Sept. 26 || Finish presenting Power Points
 * Tues., Sept. 27 || IRP DUE
 * Wed., Sept. 28 || "Flowers for Algernon" and the 6 Thinking Strategies
 * Thurs., Sept. 29 || "Flowers for Algernon" and the 6 Thinking Strategies
 * Fri., Sept. 30 || Camp Shalom Field Trip! ||

Next IRP due September 27 || Next IRP due September 27-1 WEEK || Next IRP due September 27 || Next IRP due September 27 || Work on IRP with remaining time. Next IRP due September 27 || Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 9/27) Summary Requirements (Required): Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1):
 * Mon., Sept. 19 || MAP Testing
 * Tues., Sept. 20 || MAP Testing
 * Wed., Sept. 21 || Present Power Points (speaking and listening skills to be assessed)
 * Thurs., Sept. 22 || Present Power Points (speaking and listening skills to be assessed)
 * Fri., Sept. 23 || Present Power Points (speaking and listening skills to be assessed)

Final Draft of Power Point due by end of class Wednesday. Next IRP due September 27. || Read independently for next IRP with remaining time IRP due September 27 || Final draft transferred to teacher computer by end of class today. IRP due September 27 || Teacher explanation of IRP Letter to Veteran: Honor Flight IRP due September 27 || __We the Kids__, Story Impressions strategy. IRP due September 27 || 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Assignment Expectations 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Draft Templates: Main: Accommodated:
 * Mon., Sept. 12 || Finish Power Points (second draft) in class.
 * Tues., Sept. 13 || Self and Peer Power Point Evaluations
 * Wed., Sept. 14 || Edit Power Points using self and peer evaluation feedback
 * Thurs., Sept. 15 || Hand out next IRP assignment.
 * Fri., Sept. 16 || Preamble to the Constitution

Independent Reading Project #2: Responding to our Independent Reading (due 9/27) Summary Requirements (Required): Reading Response IRP Options (Choose 1): Letter to Veteran Preamble to the Constitution Story Impressions Activity

No School || Independent Reading Project due Thursday, Sept. 7! || Independent Reading Project due Thursday, Sept. 7! || 2-Hour Late Start || Finish Power Point first draft. Independent Reading Project due tomorrow! || Create Power Point (this is actually your second draft) || 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Assignment Expectations 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Draft Templates: Main: Accommodated: Independent Reading Project #1: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently Summary Requirements (Required): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen)
 * Mon., Sept. 5
 * Tues., Sept. 6 || Work on Power Point with or without partner. Select and read story and begin first draft (on paper-use packet).
 * Wed., Sept. 7
 * Thurs., Sept 8 || Independent Reading Project due!
 * Fri., Sept. 9 || Continue second draft of Power Point. ||

Inferring Mini-Lesson with __The Stranger__ Distribute Power Point Assignment expectations sheet || Independent Reading Project Requirements, handout Independent Reading Project due Thurs., Sept. 8 || Time for Independent Reading Projects Independent Reading Project due Thurs., Sept. 8 || Inferring Power Point pdf version: Inferring Graphic Organizer Questioning Power Point pdf version: Questioning Graphic Organizers Synthesizing Power Point pdf version: Synthesizing Graphic Organizer
 * Mon., August 29 || Due: "Red Chief" Packet
 * Tues., August 30 || Questioning/QAR Mini-Lesson with __Sylvester and the Magic Pebble__ ||
 * Wed., August 31 || Synthesizing Mini-Lesson with __Once There Was a Bull...Frog__ ||
 * Thurs., Sept. 1 || Visualizing and Connecting Mini Lessons with "Cooler Than Me" and __The Seashore Book__
 * Fri., Sept. 2 || Determining Importance Mini Lesson with __The Three Questions__

Connecting Graphic Organizer Visualizing Graphic Organizer Determining Importance Graphic Organizer 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Assignment Expectations 6 Thinking Strategies Power Point Draft Templates: Main: Accommodated: __Independent Reading Project #1: Using the 6 Thinking Strategies While Reading Independently__ Summary Requirements (Required): 6 Thinking Strategies IRP Options (Choose 1): IRP 6 TS Packet Version 1 (if this is the option you've chosen) IRP 6 TS Packet Version 2 (if this is the option you've chosen)

Distribute L.A. Books In-Class Writing Prompt-Describe what you like about yourself and what you would like to change about yourself. Be sure to use the writing trait of Organization. Independent Reading Project Guidelines- first IRP due Sept. 8 If time, beginning reading "The Ransom of Red Chief", pg. 70 L.A. book || + packet pg. 1 (below) || "The Ransom of Red Chief" Literature in Performance -Comparing text and performance, literary analysis in media (voiceover narration), analyzing humor (exaggeration) + packet pgs. 2-3 (below) *Entire packet (pgs. 1-3) due Monday || BRI Testing || BRI Testing "Ransom of Red Chief" packet (pgs. 1-3) due Monday. || "The Ransom of Red Chief" Packet (from McDougal Littell) Second Step Lesson "Dealing with Put Downs" Power Point Second Step Lesson "Negotiating for What you Want" Power Point
 * Mon., August 22 || Due: Decorated portfolio covers with written reflection ("All About Me")
 * Tues., August 23 || "The Ransom of Red Chief"-irony, character motivation, pg. 70 L.A. book
 * Wed., August 24 || Explanation of Thursday and Friday's BRI testing.
 * Thurs., August 25 || Second Step Lesson "Dealing with Put Downs"
 * Fri., August 26 || Second Step Lesson "Negotiating for What you Want"

What we have to look forward to Required Materials and Being on Time "How We Are" Activity with reflection. Homework: Bring back parent letter signature. Bring portfolio items! || Classroom Policies and Procedures, Expectations Rules Quiz (with partner) Homework: Bring portfolio items! || Check out a book! || Write reflection explaining your decorations ("All About Me")-1 page minimum. Homework: Finish decorating and written assignment. || Parent Welcome Letter Student Welcome Letter "How We Are" activity with reflection "All About Me" Portfolio Reflection assignment
 * Mon., August 15 || No School-Teacher Inservice ||
 * Tues., August 16 || Welcome to 8th Grade!
 * Wed., August 17 || Due: Parent signatures!
 * Thurs., August 18 || Library Orientation
 * Fri., August 19 || Decorate Portfolios