Monday – April is National Poetry Month!
Root Words Lesson 3 – definitions review. Homework – do meaningful sentences and read AR book. New AR deadline for 6th marking period is May 25 – last day to take the test.
Poetry Corner – read a favorite poem aloud.
Tuesday
Root Words Lesson 3 – sentences reviewed. Homework study [...]
Filed under: Lesson Plans | No Comments »
Why teach a course about blogs to teachers? So much excitement for teaching and learning! I am just getting started and don’t even realize the extent of this powerful tool. My three top reasons to blog.
Blogging is shared writing (how exciting is that for a writing teacher!)
Blogging is collaborative (how cool is that for a [...]
Filed under: Blog 101 | 1 Comment »
We have been talking about problems and solutions in class. In your book, what problem did the character face? What was the outcome and how did this problem get solved?
In you book review give an analysis of the central theme of the book. How did the theme relate to you and your life? What issues [...]
Filed under: Assignments | 39 Comments »
How does it feel to be bullied? How does the problem affect the way that you live and work at school? What can be done?
Have a team discussion about this topic. Brainstorm ideas then post then as a team under the comments section. Use your core # and Team # only for identification. Ex: Core2 [...]
Filed under: Class Reflection | 14 Comments »
Monday
Root Words – review lesson 2 sentences, study and test
Contrast Poem – write, revise with writing partner then place on the blog
Tuesday – Last day to take AR test for 5th MP
Root Words – Lesson 3 words and meanings
Contrast Poem – class read, discuss and comment
Drama – “Trifles” reflection
Wednesday – No School for students. Finish [...]
Filed under: Lesson Plans | No Comments »
