Homework

Esperanza Rising - read through page 80

Quiz Tomorrow~!

C.O.D. (Capturing Our Dreams) : Read The Hatchet - answer comprehension questions

September 27th with Homework

Welcome back to WEEK 3 !!!!

This week we will be reading Esperanza Rising, a story of a Mexican girl growing up during the 1930s Depression.

Also, this week the girls will be focusing on Resourcefulness. Resourcefulness is being able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.

Tonight's Homework

Read - Dona Flor
Reflect on the following quote: "Every rose has its thorn" What are the thorns you have encountered along your journey?

-Due MONDAY - Education is a Team Effort! - Extra Credit

Life can be a long, strategic and challenging game filled with all sorts of players. Whether a student is in school, at home, or on the basketball court, effective teamwork can make life's journey enjoyable and can produce incredible results. However, working successfully as a team is not an effortless task and teamwork requires a great deal of perseverance, compromise, and support.  

(THE ASSIGNMENT)

• Watch (a) sports game (s) this weekend and discuss with your student the relevance of teamwork.  Have your student write a clear and cohesive 1-2 page essay explaining the importance of teamwork and role that it plays in her life. I have provided examples of appropriate responses. You may use this as a guideline in order to inspire discussion and the student's personal writing process.
• All summaries must include: 
•  Sport watched, with whom the student watched it
• Siting next to my grandfather, I enjoyed an exciting football game
• Teams playing
• We enjoyed the New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons game
• Date, Time, Location
• The game occurred  Sunday, September 26, 2010 in the Superdome in New Orleans
• Winning team
• The Saints won, of course. WHO DAT!
•  Signs of Teamwork(THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION)
• As we watched Grandpa explained that each team member has a different task; some people on the team are responsible for protecting the ball, while others are responsible for moving it down the field. I also noticed that the their was a leader that would give directions. During school projects, I am usually the student that does (or does not) take the lead. etc...
• Components of Teamwork that were missing in the game
• My grandfather and I discussed that teamwork requires a leader, but should also allow for group member input. I did not see a section of the game where the team members got to share her/his thoughts.  This reminds me of the time I had to complete a group project and the group leader did not listen to my ideas. 
• Whether or not student enjoyed the game 
• I loved watching the game with Grandpa because we really bonded and I got a chance to learn about one of his interests, sports! Maybe Grandpa and I can save money to attend a Redskins game, even though the SAINTS are the best.

 ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!

Homework, Due Friday

Parents, 
Students were asked to create a persuasive letter. The letter should convince an admissions board to pick your student to attend a special camp that will help your student to achieve her dream. This letter should include the following: 


Greeting (To Whom it May Concern: ) 
Salutation (Sincerely,) 
Clear outline of student's dream
Clear reasons that explain why she should be accepted
Most Importantly - PERSONALITY (we all know that charisma goes a long way!)




STUDENTS
CAMP DREAMS Persuasive Letters are due and ONLY 6 of the 12 students will be admitted into our fictitious camp.

• Remember to address the letter 
• To Whom it May Concern: 
• Remember to sign the letter
• Best regards,
• Best wishes,
• Confidently yours,
• Kind regards,
• Many thanks,
• Respectfully yours,
• Warm regards,
• With anticipation,
• Yours respectfully
• Sincerely
• Remember to 
• PROOFREAD & REVISE !!
• Add adjectives!
• Express yourself

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Thursday, September 23

Today's agenda will include: 


Warm Up 
Paragraph #4
Check Homework
Grammar - Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet 
Vocabulary - page 18  
Reading- chk Hanging in There Worksheet.  Discuss Francisco X. Alarcon  chk complete worksheet

Listening Comphrension
Becoming Joe DiMaggio -by Maria Testa

Chapter 1: Dreams 1936
-This takes place before WWII


Chapter 4: The Second Gift
-Students infer that his gift was his introduction into baseball.


Chapter 5: Conversations
-Students discover that Joseph's father goes to jail.


Chapter 7: The Word
-Students learned that Big Dago, a negative nickname for Joe DiMaggio, is a racial slur for Italians.



PURPOSE QUESTION: Why is it important to Papa-Angelo that  Joseph Paul aspire to his own dream rather than aspiring to become Joe DiMaggio?

HOMEWORK - DUE THURDAY

1. Grammar-
• Proofread Warm Up Paragraph#3
• Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet
2. Vocabulary/ Workbook
• page 18
3. Reading-
• Complete Hanging in There Worksheet. 
• Read Francisco X. Alarcon  and complete worksheet

September 21st

Warm-Up

• Grammar/ Proofreading

Sequence activity
CHECK HOMEWORK

• -Write it. What is your morning routine?
• Leonardo's Horse (Read Independently)
• Discuss with your parents, "Did Leonardo have perseverence?"
• GIVE STUDENTS WKST

Comprehension Check

• Can Your Student Follow the Natural Sequence of a Story?
  • Introduction
  • Conflict
  • Rising Action
  • Falling Action
  • Conflict Resolution

Reading
HANGING IN THERE

• Review Vocabulary
  • ( renowned, reputation, secured) 
•  Set a Purpose
  • How does a spider's ability to build webs help it survive and persevere?
  • How is the spider beneficial to other living things?
• Answer Questions
• Sequence
• What is the first step a spider takes to build an orb web?
• When building an orb web, does the spider first make radials that extend from the center of the web or first pull the thread into a "V"?
• What must happen before a spider decides to eat the threads its web

Writing
Camp Dream - Persuasive letter writing

HOMEWORK and WEDNESDAY OFF-DAY WORK

Writing - 
Type Camp Dream Letter DUE FRIDAY
Grammar-
Proofread Warm Up Paragraph#3 and Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet
Vocabulary- page 18 in Workbook
Spelling- Study!
Reading-
Complete Hanging in There Worksheet. Read Francisco X. Alarcon  and complete worksheet

Monday, September 20th

Student Objectives & Class Agenda

Grammar

• What Makes a Complete Sentence?
• Identify Subject and Predicate
• Correct Run-Ons and Fragments

Writing

• Check Student'sPersuasive Letter (Topic: Why I should be admitted to dream camp)
• Learn How to Revise
• Is student's opinion clearly stated?
• Are the supporting reasons listed from least to most important?
• Are thr reasons supported by facts and examples?
• Is the writing appropriate for the audience? (Tone)
• Learn to Proofread
• Check for Variety of Sentence Beginnings,  Length, and Vocabulary
• Check for Colorful Adjectives
• Check for Capitalization, Spelling, and Punctuation

Comprehension Check

• Can Your Student Follow the Natural Sequence of a Story?
• Introduction
• Conflict
• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Conflict Resolution

Reading
HANGING IN THERE

• Review Vocabulary
• ( renowned, reputation, secured) 
•  Set a Purpose
• How does a spider's ability to build webs help it survive and persevere?
• How is the spider beneficial to other living things?
• Answer Questions
• Sequence
• What is the first step a spider takes to build an orb web?
• When building an orb web, does the spider first make radials that extend from the center of the web or first pull the thread into a "V"?
• What must happen before a spider decides to eat the threads its web

HOMEWORK

• -Write it. What is your morning routine?
• Leonardo's Horse (Read Independently)
• Complete worksheet, paste into notebook
• Discuss with your parents, "Did Leonardo have perseverence?"

September 16th

Today we:

- Checked Homework pages, 12, 14, 15
-Reviewed Descriptive Writing
- Discussed Persuasive Letter Writing

• Develop Point of View
• Clearly State Opinions
• List reasons that support opinion (Why do you believe this?)
• To Conclude - Summarize your argument

- Discussed Tone

• Friend
• Parent
• Principal
• President

- Discussed Main Ideas and Supporting Details
- Reviewed Vocabulary
- Read Aloud
-

September 15th

Objectives

1. Learn about and practice the comprehension skil "Describe a Setting"
• Setting is the time and place in which a story happens.
2. Build Fluency
3. Recognize, read, and understand the vocabulary
4. Learn to define and recognize a fable
• A fable is a fictious story intended to instruct of teach a moral lesson

Reading

• Pre-Reading questions
• Finding a New Spring
• Purpose Question: How is the merchant different from the rest of the people in the caravan?

Spelling

• Pop Quiz
• Compound Words

Vocabulary

• Review Definitons

Writing
Students will be writing a letter that expresses their opinion/point of view that aims to convince readers to agree with the writers opinion/ point of view

• Persuasive Letter

Monday, September 20th

Student Objectives & Class Agenda

Grammar

• What Makes a Complete Sentence?
• Identify Subject and Predicate
• Correct Run-Ons and Fragments

Writing

• Check Student'sPersuasive Letter (Topic: Why I should be admitted to dream camp)
• Learn How to Revise
• Is student's opinion clearly stated?
• Are the supporting reasons listed from least to most important?
• Are thr reasons supported by facts and examples?
• Is the writing appropriate for the audience? (Tone)
• Learn to Proofread
• Check for Variety of Sentence Beginnings,  Length, and Vocabulary
• Check for Colorful Adjectives
• Check for Capitalization, Spelling, and Punctuation

Comprehension Check

• Can Your Student Follow the Natural Sequence of a Story?
• Introduction
• Conflict
• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Conflict Resolution

HOMEWORK

• -Write it. What is your morning routine?
• Leonardo's Horse (Read Independently)
• Complete worksheet, paste into notebook
• Discuss with your parents, "Did Leonardo have perseverence?"

Please note

Due to the field trip on Friday, all homework and extra credit will be collected on Monday, September 20th. In addition, students will be provided the opportunity to take her spelling test prior the start of class.

Enjoy your weekend. :D

Homework - September 15th

Due Thursday

 - Descriptive Writing

• Write a detailed description of your bedroom
• We will use these descriptions in class tomorrow

- Workbook activities

• Complete pages 10, 12, 14, 15

CONTINUE TO PRACTICE YOUR SPELLING WORDS
Especially the following

1.  Withhold
2. Overrule
3. Wristwatch
4. World-class
5. Skyscraper
6. Skylight
7. Weatherproof
8. Self-Addressed
9. Background
10. Good-natured
11. Wavelength
12. Shipwreck

TEST FRIDAY!

Extra Credit

In an effort to include the parents in the WMSG community, this is an extra credit assignment that requests parent/ guardian support.

DUE: FRIDAY, September 17th

Share with your student a short story from your early years. The story should have a very clear beginning and ending. For example,

•  When I was five years old I was very mischievous. During the holiday season I used to sneak into my parents' room and look for my presents. One year, I found a ton of gifts under my parents' bed. While I was rummaging through the collection of toys my mom walked into the room and caught me. As a punishment for peeking, she made me return all of the toys to the store. On Christmas morning I did not expect to receive gifts, but to my surprise my mother had repurchased and wrapped all of the gifts. Even though I received presents, I learned my lesson and never peeked again.

Then ask your student to write a summary of the events.
This summary should be handwritten, two pages, and double spaced.
It should include proper WMSG heading

September 14th

Today we...

1. Read " i am running girl"
• learned about Narrative Poetry
2. Discussed "Jump"
• learned about Biographies v Autobigraphies
3. Vocabulary
• Exemplifies
• Endeavor
• Mischeif
• Boundless
• Bustle
• Springy
• Dreaded
• Mocking
• Gritted
• Plucky
4. Grammar
• Subjects and Predicates
• Adjectives
• Describe a seting

Homework- September 13th

Due Tuesday, September 14th

Skills Practice Book (SPB) - complete page 7
Spelling - Study word list

Theme One, Week 1 Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words and Parts of Speech

1. Dashes n.
2. Strategies n.
3. Stride v.
4. Perilous adj.
5. Paced v.
6. Quenched v.
7. Commission v.
8. Foundry n.
9. Proportion n
10. Renowned adj.
11. Reputation n.
12. Secured v.
13. Modeled v.
14. Eloquent adj.
15. Prune v.

Monday, September 13th

Objectives

• To learn and practice comprehension strategies
• Set a purpose for reading
• Make predictions
• Make Inferences about Characters, Setting, and Events
• Identify good listening behaviors
• To understand and practice good listening behaviors
• To spell compound words
• To learn about and practice word recognition strategies
• To learn about and understand your purpose for writing
• To learn about and practice the comprehension skill Understanding Figurative Language
• To build Fluency
• To recognize, read, and understand the vocabulary for this section
• To practice and apply the comprehension strategy Ask & Answer and skill Understanding Figurative Language

Weekend HOMEWORK & BONUS

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!

HOMEWORK

GET PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN!!!




BONUS

• Select an article in a newspaper
• Write a one page handwritten OR two paragraph typed response to the newspaper article

Make sure to include:

1. Proper WMSG heading
2. Title and Author of the article
3. Name of the newspaper
4. What the article was about/ topic
5. Likes or dislikes about the topic/do you agree or disagree
6. Definitions of difficult words

• This is extra credit HW assignment.
•  In order to receive credit it must be neatly done.
•  You may receive parental support.

If there are words you do not know, PLEASE look them up!

September 10th

Today's Objective:
             -To celebrate our newfound knowledge
             -Review WMSG's Writing Standards
            -Review Subjects and Predicates

Agenda:
Warm Up
Today we read vignettes about two different types of girls and the students were asked to recall what they remembered from the read alouds. They were also asked to make connections by comparing and contrasting their life to the lives of the girls.
Review Writing Standards
Take a Quiz! :) 
Finish Decorating Classroom Board 
Finish Presentations
Discuss Subjects and Predicates
 

Homework - September 9th

Due: Friday September 10th

- Decorate Notebook pages 1-6
- Study Vocabulary
- Quiz tomorrow

September 9th

What did we do today?

Objective: To explore Identity Awareness

-read aloud(every girl tells a story)
-write a response to the read aloud
-vocab activity
-check H.W.

THEME ONE
Vocabulary
-Aspire- strongly desire a goal

-Collaborating-working together toward a goal

-Hope- a belief that one's wishes or desires will be fulfilled

-Perserverence-steady dedication to a task, belief, or purpose

-Resourcefulness - the ability to deal skillfully with difficulty situations

NOTEBOOK

Page 1: name and class

Page 2(back of page one):blank

Page 3: Theme 1 idenity awarness
central question What are your dreams and goals?

Page 4: theme 1 voccabulary

Page 5 and 6 : date and warm-up
Leila
     -german and iranian
    - muslim family
paragraph 1: reflect on leila's goals and dreams
paragraph 2: How are your goals and dreams connected  to leila's

Homework - September 8, 2010

I will enjoy rereading the mini biographies of your classmates that you wrote in class today.
It was great to meet all of you today in Language Arts Reading.

Tonight's homework
Due Thursday, September 9, 2010

1. Get your syllabus signed
2. Visit the blogspot
3. Take the poll
4. Leave a comment

MATERIALS FOR CLASS

Borrowed Materials



Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics


Strategies For Writers


Word Wisdom


Read for Real










Student Supplied Materials


3 subject notebook for Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics


Blue-Black pens


Looseleaf Paper

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