We expect all of our scholars to commit to at least 1 hour of reading daily and log their summaries, observations, impressions, and page count. Reading is fundamental to become better thinkers, more skilled writers, and more knowledgeable contributors to society.
Other assignments such as papers, projects and presentations will be posted soon! Be sure to continually check this page if you are absent or forgot the homework. Also, be sure to sign up on remind.com to keep in the know of what's due!
Other assignments such as papers, projects and presentations will be posted soon! Be sure to continually check this page if you are absent or forgot the homework. Also, be sure to sign up on remind.com to keep in the know of what's due!
3/18/2016
Continue jotting down notes for your book and make a sample exam for yourself based on all the skills we have worked on the past few weeks:
1 question should be on CENTRAL IDEA
1 question should be on AUTHOR’S CRAFT
1 question should be on CITING EVIDENCE
1 question should be on INFERENCING
1 question should be a short response and an extended response
2/22/2016
Look for an independent reading book on your reading level and stick with it for this unit. If you are unsure of your reading level, ask! This is important to have for this unit and to improve your level. Be sure to have this on hand tomorrow and the rest of the week.
2/23/2016
2/24/2016
701/702
Using two details from your independent reading book, describe the central idea in a well-developed 1 paragraph response.
802
Read your independent reading book silently and answer the following prompt based on what you have read:
Think about how the author of your independent reading book develops and explains the central idea of their work. What are three central ideas you can locate in your text? How is each idea developed and explained? What details support each one?
In your answer, be sure to:
Have the first paragraph ready for tomorrow. The whole 3-paragraph essay is due Friday!
701/702
Read your independent reading book silently and answer the following prompt based on what you have read:
Think about how the author of your independent reading book develops and explains the central idea of their work. What are three central ideas you can locate in your text? How is each idea developed and explained? What details support each one?
In your answer, be sure to:
Your response should be 3-5 paragraphs and handwritten. This is due Monday, February 29th.
3/7/2016
The main characters of your book present opposing viewpoints about a major issue happening within your book. Which character presents a stronger argument? Explain which specific claims and evidence make that argument strong in a 3-5 handwritten paragraph response. In your answer, be sure to:
1/15/2016
Think about a subtopic of your essay you would like to be an expert on or select a different topic of either bullying, child labor, environmental issues, Malala and girls’ education, or animal abandonment.
Research this topic and bring in at least 2 sources of information about this topic for Tuesday. Your next project will be turning your essay or topic into a chapter book and the more information you can find, the better.
1/19/2016
Have all chapters titled and outlined. Additional research is needed to complete all chapters, so research your topic at home and bring in those resources.
1/20/2016
Continue to write your book. Have at least 3 chapters done for tomorrow.
**Please note** 1 chapter = 3 pages handwritten, 2 pages typed - 802
1 chapter = 2 pages handwritten, 1 page typed - 701/7
1/29/2016
Please note that your chapter books are due this coming Monday, February 1st. Make sure to include the following or else points will be deducted accordingly. Also date your book February 1st:
1/22/2016
Fill out a mental map organizer of an issue affecting the main character of your book. Write a 1-page reflection on why your character would benefit from using this organizer.
2/1/2016 - 701
Continue filling out your letter/contract and be sure to format it as follows:
Date: _____________________
Dear Ms. Hawkins,
I plan to follow and respect the rules of the classroom by _____________________. I understand what is expected of me and know that the rules are ________________ and rewards/reminders of this classroom are __________________.
In order to improve my academic performance in this class, I plan to do the following, because ____________:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I agree to follow all of the above and know that if I fail to follow what is written, I will be responsible for the reminders.
Sincerely,
__________________ (Your name printed and signed) Class ________
2/2/2016
Select an issue affecting the main character of your independent reading book. Imagine yourself as the character's best friend and write a 1-paragraph account as advice to your friend. Then write a 1-paragraph account of your view as a reader. Compare and contrast these accounts. How did your stance as a friend differ from being an outside reader?
This should be at least a page.
2/5/2016
1/13/2016
701/702 -
1. Fill out a KWHLAQ chart based on a topic your main character in your independent reading book is experiencing.
2. Implement the feedback from your peers into your essay and/or complete your essay if you have not done so.
1/12/2016
701/702 - Finish your flash drafts. You should have 3 sources from your research to include in your essay.
802 - Answer the following questions based on your research for the upcoming informational essay:
1. If you've notice one way (teens overcome obstacles or change people), what might be another way?
2. If you found one cause or reason for teen activism, what might be another cause or reason?
3. If you found one effect, what might be another effect?
4. If you found one source of support for teen activists, what might be another?
5. If you found one trait of teen activists, what might be another?
1/8/2016
Make a T - Chart of your old vs new thinking of what has been happening in your independent reading book.
Chart should have at least 5 Notes on each side for full credit. Do this on loose leaf and turn on Monday for credit. This will be your first homework grade for Marking Period 3.
Continue jotting down notes for your book and make a sample exam for yourself based on all the skills we have worked on the past few weeks:
1 question should be on CENTRAL IDEA
1 question should be on AUTHOR’S CRAFT
1 question should be on CITING EVIDENCE
1 question should be on INFERENCING
1 question should be a short response and an extended response
2/22/2016
Look for an independent reading book on your reading level and stick with it for this unit. If you are unsure of your reading level, ask! This is important to have for this unit and to improve your level. Be sure to have this on hand tomorrow and the rest of the week.
2/23/2016
- Read your Independent Reading Book for at least 30 min.
- In a well-developed paragraph, write what the central idea of your book is thus far.
- In a well-developed paragraph, explain the steps you took to find the central idea of your book.
2/24/2016
701/702
Using two details from your independent reading book, describe the central idea in a well-developed 1 paragraph response.
802
Read your independent reading book silently and answer the following prompt based on what you have read:
Think about how the author of your independent reading book develops and explains the central idea of their work. What are three central ideas you can locate in your text? How is each idea developed and explained? What details support each one?
In your answer, be sure to:
- identify three central ideas
- explain how the text develops and explains these ideas
- use details from your book in your answer
Have the first paragraph ready for tomorrow. The whole 3-paragraph essay is due Friday!
701/702
Read your independent reading book silently and answer the following prompt based on what you have read:
Think about how the author of your independent reading book develops and explains the central idea of their work. What are three central ideas you can locate in your text? How is each idea developed and explained? What details support each one?
In your answer, be sure to:
- identify three central ideas
- explain how the text develops and explains these ideas
- use details from your book in your answer
Your response should be 3-5 paragraphs and handwritten. This is due Monday, February 29th.
3/7/2016
The main characters of your book present opposing viewpoints about a major issue happening within your book. Which character presents a stronger argument? Explain which specific claims and evidence make that argument strong in a 3-5 handwritten paragraph response. In your answer, be sure to:
- identify the viewpoints the characters present about the issue
- identify which character makes the stronger argument
- explain which specific claims and evidence make that argument stronger
- check your writing for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation
This is due on Friday, March 11th. No late submissions will be accepted!
1/15/2016
Think about a subtopic of your essay you would like to be an expert on or select a different topic of either bullying, child labor, environmental issues, Malala and girls’ education, or animal abandonment.
Research this topic and bring in at least 2 sources of information about this topic for Tuesday. Your next project will be turning your essay or topic into a chapter book and the more information you can find, the better.
1/19/2016
Have all chapters titled and outlined. Additional research is needed to complete all chapters, so research your topic at home and bring in those resources.
1/20/2016
Continue to write your book. Have at least 3 chapters done for tomorrow.
**Please note** 1 chapter = 3 pages handwritten, 2 pages typed - 802
1 chapter = 2 pages handwritten, 1 page typed - 701/7
1/29/2016
Please note that your chapter books are due this coming Monday, February 1st. Make sure to include the following or else points will be deducted accordingly. Also date your book February 1st:
- Table of contents
- Introduction
- 4 chapters or more
- Meaningful text features (pictures, graphs, glossary, etc.)
- About the Author page
- Reference/bibliography page (make sure to cite your sources!)
- Blurb
- Covers for your book
- Creative title
- Acknowledgement page (dedication)
1/22/2016
Fill out a mental map organizer of an issue affecting the main character of your book. Write a 1-page reflection on why your character would benefit from using this organizer.
2/1/2016 - 701
Continue filling out your letter/contract and be sure to format it as follows:
Date: _____________________
Dear Ms. Hawkins,
I plan to follow and respect the rules of the classroom by _____________________. I understand what is expected of me and know that the rules are ________________ and rewards/reminders of this classroom are __________________.
In order to improve my academic performance in this class, I plan to do the following, because ____________:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I agree to follow all of the above and know that if I fail to follow what is written, I will be responsible for the reminders.
Sincerely,
__________________ (Your name printed and signed) Class ________
2/2/2016
Select an issue affecting the main character of your independent reading book. Imagine yourself as the character's best friend and write a 1-paragraph account as advice to your friend. Then write a 1-paragraph account of your view as a reader. Compare and contrast these accounts. How did your stance as a friend differ from being an outside reader?
This should be at least a page.
2/5/2016
- Look for 2 places in your letter you could improve upon (“glows”) and 2 places you could change in your letter (“grows”). Write a 1-paragraph reflection on how you plan to use these changes.
- Help the main character of your book draft a letter to an organization dealing with an issue they are struggling with. Write a 2-page reflection and be sure to include a summary of the problem, which organization would benefit from the letter, and what steps this character must take to write an effective letter.
1/13/2016
701/702 -
1. Fill out a KWHLAQ chart based on a topic your main character in your independent reading book is experiencing.
2. Implement the feedback from your peers into your essay and/or complete your essay if you have not done so.
1/12/2016
701/702 - Finish your flash drafts. You should have 3 sources from your research to include in your essay.
802 - Answer the following questions based on your research for the upcoming informational essay:
1. If you've notice one way (teens overcome obstacles or change people), what might be another way?
2. If you found one cause or reason for teen activism, what might be another cause or reason?
3. If you found one effect, what might be another effect?
4. If you found one source of support for teen activists, what might be another?
5. If you found one trait of teen activists, what might be another?
1/8/2016
Make a T - Chart of your old vs new thinking of what has been happening in your independent reading book.
Chart should have at least 5 Notes on each side for full credit. Do this on loose leaf and turn on Monday for credit. This will be your first homework grade for Marking Period 3.