Happy Thursday!
If you haven't set up a turn it in account, make an appointment with me for today at CAT.
Goals: Continue practicing, becoming familiar with the two-chunk paragraph format. Learn how to submit work digitally to turnitin.com.
Agenda:
1) Finish your two-chunk paragraph on the person you interviewed. Make sure to include the NAME of the person you interviewed in your paragraph. The examples and rubric are in yesterday's post.
2) Watch Mrs. Karney show you HOW to turn in your paper to turnitin.com. It's so easy!
REMEMBER-User name for turnitin is the EMAIL you brought to class. The password is LIKELY the same one you use to log in to the computers here at school. A couple of you had to change it because it was too long.
3) Play a fun game on quizlet to help us prepare for our quiz on the two-chunk paragraph tomorrow
TO DOas
Chunk paragraph quiz tomorrow-study all notes, handouts, examples
Here's a link to study for tomorrow's quiz Quizlet Practice Flashcards and other games
Two chunk paragraph is due TOMORROW night by 10PM. Anything after that is considered late.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Wednesday, September 7
Happy Wednesday!
Goals:Review two chunk paragraph rubric and learn format
Agenda:
1) Takes notes on two-chunk paragraph\
2) Look at samples and use rubric to evaluate
3) Work on paragraphs
Rubric and Examples of Two Chunk
Homework
1) Quiz on two chunk paragraph format/terminology Friday (I changed it from this Thursday)
2) Finish ROUGH draft of paragraph by TOMORROW'S class
Goals:Review two chunk paragraph rubric and learn format
Agenda:
1) Takes notes on two-chunk paragraph\
2) Look at samples and use rubric to evaluate
3) Work on paragraphs
Rubric and Examples of Two Chunk
Homework
1) Quiz on two chunk paragraph format/terminology Friday (I changed it from this Thursday)
2) Finish ROUGH draft of paragraph by TOMORROW'S class
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Tuesday, September 6th
Happy Tuesday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Goals: Become an expert on the two-chunk paragraph and use good writing as a model for your own writing! Sign up for technology that will help us get through the year and make it even more awesome!
Agenda:
1) Sign up for reminders on Remind. If you are absent or didn't have your phone, the codes and directions are on my webpage under CLASS CODES. Your parents may sign up too!
2) Sign up for turnitin Codes are under CLASS CODES, but it is probably better for ME to help you with this if you are absent.
WRITE DOWN YOUR EMAIL AND PASSWORD THAT YOU USED TO SIGN UP
3) Review the format for two-chunk paragraph. Look at the rubric, as well as examples. Evaluate examples using the rubric.
Two Chunk Rubric and Examples
4) Begin writing IF time
TO DO
Bring your Qs and As
We will have a quiz on the two-chunk paragraph Friday. Review your notes, the handout, and the examples!
Goals: Become an expert on the two-chunk paragraph and use good writing as a model for your own writing! Sign up for technology that will help us get through the year and make it even more awesome!
Agenda:
1) Sign up for reminders on Remind. If you are absent or didn't have your phone, the codes and directions are on my webpage under CLASS CODES. Your parents may sign up too!
2) Sign up for turnitin Codes are under CLASS CODES, but it is probably better for ME to help you with this if you are absent.
WRITE DOWN YOUR EMAIL AND PASSWORD THAT YOU USED TO SIGN UP
3) Review the format for two-chunk paragraph. Look at the rubric, as well as examples. Evaluate examples using the rubric.
Two Chunk Rubric and Examples
4) Begin writing IF time
TO DO
Bring your Qs and As
We will have a quiz on the two-chunk paragraph Friday. Review your notes, the handout, and the examples!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Fourth Day of School September 2nd
Yay! It's Friday. I have enjoyed our first week together. Now that most of the "business" is out of the way, we can move on to bigger, better, more exciting things!
Goals: Write open ended questions and become acquainted with a new classmate. Begin to become familiar with the chunk paragraph format.
1) Write interview questions. You will write a total of fifteen questions. You must ask WHY at the end of each question. This will make it possible to have a conversation. Skip lines to leave room for your partner's response.
Goals: Write open ended questions and become acquainted with a new classmate. Begin to become familiar with the chunk paragraph format.
1) Write interview questions. You will write a total of fifteen questions. You must ask WHY at the end of each question. This will make it possible to have a conversation. Skip lines to leave room for your partner's response.
- five questions about favorite things
Example: What is your favorite subject and why? What is your favorite movie and why?
- five questions about least favorite things/dislikes
Example: What is your biggest phobia and why?
- five free questions
Example: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
2) Interview your assigned partner-take notes. We will finish on Monday. If you were absent, you will have to write about yourself.
To Do
Enjoy your weekend!
Bring the Qs and As from your interview. We will work on our two chunk paragraphs on Tuesday. :)
2) Interview your assigned partner-take notes. We will finish on Monday. If you were absent, you will have to write about yourself.
To Do
Enjoy your weekend!
Bring the Qs and As from your interview. We will work on our two chunk paragraphs on Tuesday. :)
Third Day of School September 1st
Welcome to day three! Thanks for your patience the first few days. You have been wonderful!
Goals: Finish assessing reading levels. Familiarize students with classroom policies and procedures.
Get to know one another
Agenda:
1) Finish SRI test. I will review a chart with you to show you where you fall.
2) Review classroom policies and procedures. Give students a chance to ask questions.
3) Begin writing interview questions. You will write a total of fifteen questions. You must ask WHY at the end of each question. This will make it possible to have a conversation. We will finish interview questions tomorrow.
Goals: Finish assessing reading levels. Familiarize students with classroom policies and procedures.
Get to know one another
Agenda:
1) Finish SRI test. I will review a chart with you to show you where you fall.
2) Review classroom policies and procedures. Give students a chance to ask questions.
3) Begin writing interview questions. You will write a total of fifteen questions. You must ask WHY at the end of each question. This will make it possible to have a conversation. We will finish interview questions tomorrow.
- five questions about favorite things
Example: What is your favorite subject and why? What is your favorite movie and why?
- five questions about least favorite things/dislikes
Example: What is your biggest phobia and why?
- five free questions
Example: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
TO DO:
Get parents to sign digital form to the right of this blog.
Bring an email address.
We will finish the interview classes TOMORROW.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Second day of School
You survived your first day of middle school! It actually wasn't bad at all, was it? Remember, the teachers and staff are here for you if you need anything. Don't be afraid to ask.
Goals for Today: Assess each student's reading level by having them take the SRI test. This test will help make sure you are in the right English class and whether or not you need any additional reading support. We will also take the test at the end of the year; I feel confident you will see growth.
Check out this chart to see where you fall:
LEXILE CHART I will fix this if it isn't linking properly
Agenda:
1) Seating Reminders
2) SRI Test/Reading Assessment
3) Classroom Procedures/Syllabus
TO DO:
Please have your parents read over the English 7H and 7CP class information on the right hand side of this blog. Make sure you read it too! Then have one of your parents sign the Parent Signature Form also located on the right side of this blog post. This should be completed by Tuesday AT THE LATEST.
Bring an email address (preferably your own). We will use it to sign up for an account that will allow you to submit almost all of your assignments electronically.
Goals for Today: Assess each student's reading level by having them take the SRI test. This test will help make sure you are in the right English class and whether or not you need any additional reading support. We will also take the test at the end of the year; I feel confident you will see growth.
Check out this chart to see where you fall:
LEXILE CHART I will fix this if it isn't linking properly
Agenda:
1) Seating Reminders
2) SRI Test/Reading Assessment
3) Classroom Procedures/Syllabus
TO DO:
Please have your parents read over the English 7H and 7CP class information on the right hand side of this blog. Make sure you read it too! Then have one of your parents sign the Parent Signature Form also located on the right side of this blog post. This should be completed by Tuesday AT THE LATEST.
Bring an email address (preferably your own). We will use it to sign up for an account that will allow you to submit almost all of your assignments electronically.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
First Day of School
It is your first day of middle school! I am so excited to spend the
year with you!
Each day that our class meets, I will post a blog. It will include the goals for the day, the agenda, links to notes, presentations and stories, and reminders of any upcoming assignments. It is a great resource, so please use it!
GOAL: Get acquainted with teacher and classmates. Familiarize students with classroom and school expectations and procedures.
AGENDA:
1) Assigned Seats
2) Make name cards and chat with your table group
3) Letter to Self (you will get it back at the end of the year)
Things to consider including in your letter:
Reminders:
Always bring your agenda and a book to read.
You will need a spiral notebook for my class.
Make sure to bring your pink paper from Cougar Camp OR your user name/password for computer login. You will need it tomorrow.
year with you!
Each day that our class meets, I will post a blog. It will include the goals for the day, the agenda, links to notes, presentations and stories, and reminders of any upcoming assignments. It is a great resource, so please use it!
GOAL: Get acquainted with teacher and classmates. Familiarize students with classroom and school expectations and procedures.
AGENDA:
1) Assigned Seats
2) Make name cards and chat with your table group
3) Letter to Self (you will get it back at the end of the year)
Things to consider including in your letter:
- thoughts about middle school (hopes and fears)
- goals for the year
- favorite songs, shows, movies, games
- best friends
- anything else
Reminders:
Always bring your agenda and a book to read.
You will need a spiral notebook for my class.
Make sure to bring your pink paper from Cougar Camp OR your user name/password for computer login. You will need it tomorrow.
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