Goals: To learn new vocabulary words.
Agenda:
Today you will interview the other words in the class. You will fill in the sheet below. You are responsible for knowing these words, as well as the words I gave you previously.
Chart to Fill Out
TO DO
AOW #7 is due on Thursday
Monday, December 12, 2016
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Friday, December 9th
Goals-To continue to expand our vocabulary.
Agenda:
Finish interview with a word.
.KID BLOG-Comment on five pieces of writing (I will give directions and tell you whose work to read)
TO DO
AOW #7 due Thursday
Print your interview for Monday if you didn't do it in class today!
Agenda:
Finish interview with a word.
.KID BLOG-Comment on five pieces of writing (I will give directions and tell you whose work to read)
TO DO
AOW #7 due Thursday
Print your interview for Monday if you didn't do it in class today!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Thursday, December 8th
Goals: To expand our vocabulary and continue reading in The Outsiders.
Agenda:
Read in book
Interview a Word-I will give you and a partner a word and definition. You will interview the word using the questions provided below. I am also including an example from some of my last yearś students.
Questions for Interview
Student Example
TO DO
Make sure your writings are posted in our blog by tomorrow.
AOW #7 will be due on THURSDAY of next week. I know this isn't typical, but I want to get them graded before vacation! That is why I am posting it today. :)
AOW #7
Agenda:
Read in book
Interview a Word-I will give you and a partner a word and definition. You will interview the word using the questions provided below. I am also including an example from some of my last yearś students.
Questions for Interview
Student Example
TO DO
Make sure your writings are posted in our blog by tomorrow.
AOW #7 will be due on THURSDAY of next week. I know this isn't typical, but I want to get them graded before vacation! That is why I am posting it today. :)
AOW #7
Wednesday, December 7th
GOALS: To begin publishing our writing for a real audience. To learn vocabulary from the novel.
AGENDA
Join Kidblog
Click Here
JOIN CODE is u5titgs (you can copy and paste the code)
Create your profile! Have fun!
POST:
Narrative
All two-chunk paragraphs
Who Made That (Informational)
Six-Word Memoir
Make sure to post each piece in its PROPER category. If you had errors in your Who Made That, you may want to revise before posting!
Read in Outsiders
TO DO
No homework! However, if you did not get everything posted to our blog, please do that tonight.
AGENDA
Join Kidblog
Click Here
JOIN CODE is u5titgs (you can copy and paste the code)
Create your profile! Have fun!
POST:
Narrative
All two-chunk paragraphs
Who Made That (Informational)
Six-Word Memoir
Make sure to post each piece in its PROPER category. If you had errors in your Who Made That, you may want to revise before posting!
Read in Outsiders
TO DO
No homework! However, if you did not get everything posted to our blog, please do that tonight.
Tuesday, December 6th
Goals:To continue to work on our informational essays and get guidance from teacher as needed
Agenda:
Work on your informational essay.
Don't forget a works cited page and to use the citing your sources handout.
Proofread carefully. NO personal pronouns!
TO DO
Essay submitted to turnitin.com tonight by 10PM
Friday, December 2, 2016
Friday, December 2nd
Goals: To learn to create a works cited page. To learn to introduce sources properly in our writing. To begin writing our informational essays.
Agenda
1) Introducing sources (keep this handout forever)
2) Creating a works cited page-Once you have created your works cited page on a Google doc, you will have to COPY AND PASTE it onto the last page of your essay. The only thing on your works cited page should be your WORKS CITED, not any part of your essay. Remember that you have to cite sources for graphics too!
3) Work on essays. Make sure to look at RUBRIC in turnitin.com BEFORE you press submit.
TO DO
NO AOW this week. Who Made That essay is due on Tuesday night by 10PM. Earlier is better for me!
In your essay:
1) Look at examples again (in my blog posts). Your job is to inform AND entertain. Use your own words unless quoting.
2) Make sure to have a good hook!
3) Let your personality and voice shine through. Remember your audience! Use your best vocabulary.
4) Focus on how the item came about and evolved over time
5) End with a bang!
6) Proofread carefully
7) 1 1/2 to 2 pages
8) Pictures are great
9) Introduce sources using the handout I provided!
9) Works cited page
Agenda
1) Introducing sources (keep this handout forever)
2) Creating a works cited page-Once you have created your works cited page on a Google doc, you will have to COPY AND PASTE it onto the last page of your essay. The only thing on your works cited page should be your WORKS CITED, not any part of your essay. Remember that you have to cite sources for graphics too!
3) Work on essays. Make sure to look at RUBRIC in turnitin.com BEFORE you press submit.
TO DO
NO AOW this week. Who Made That essay is due on Tuesday night by 10PM. Earlier is better for me!
In your essay:
1) Look at examples again (in my blog posts). Your job is to inform AND entertain. Use your own words unless quoting.
2) Make sure to have a good hook!
3) Let your personality and voice shine through. Remember your audience! Use your best vocabulary.
4) Focus on how the item came about and evolved over time
5) End with a bang!
6) Proofread carefully
7) 1 1/2 to 2 pages
8) Pictures are great
9) Introduce sources using the handout I provided!
9) Works cited page
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Thursday, December 1st
Goals: To practice close reading and note taking skills. To learn to introduce sources in our writing.
Agenda:
1) Take out articles
2) Read another example
Who Made the Windshield Wiper
3) Note taking on articles (We will just be using the second page of this handout)
Mrs. Karney will give you one copy of the handout to take notes on. You may use it as a template for more notes when you are done..
4) How to start?
We will brainstorm and discuss ways to start our pieces
TO DO
Bring your notes. We will work on our writing assignment tomorrow
AOW #6 due tomorrow.
Agenda:
1) Take out articles
2) Read another example
Who Made the Windshield Wiper
3) Note taking on articles (We will just be using the second page of this handout)
Mrs. Karney will give you one copy of the handout to take notes on. You may use it as a template for more notes when you are done..
4) How to start?
We will brainstorm and discuss ways to start our pieces
TO DO
Bring your notes. We will work on our writing assignment tomorrow
AOW #6 due tomorrow.
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