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Thursday, August 31, 2017

4 Day Weekend

Reflection of Learning - How have you grown as a reader and writer in ELA?


Have a lovely break.

Image result for have a breakWhen we return next Tuesday, we will write a short anecdote about a time when we did or didn't show one of our core values. Be thinking about what your core values are and when you did or didn't live up to one of them.  e.g. Sticking up for people who can't defend themselves.

Next Friday - You will have your first Membean test. To be 'exemplary' - you will need to have 40mins of practice time BY NEXT FRIDAY (This includes anytime we have already done in class already)

Anybody who completes 1 new book over the w/end wins +2 (or finish half of one and reach half way in another)

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

author's craft

1. Advance notice: Tomorrow, we will select one of the 'moments that matter' from our lives and identify a 'micro moment' inside  that event and write a short piece of writing about it. Tonight,  you can just look at your list and choose one of your micro moments to write about, so you are ready to start writing at the beginning of tomorrow's class. (optional)

2. Author's craft work will not be graded until tomorrow.  Feel free to edit your piece if you would like to. (optional) Sample from today's class




 G/H class - The second activity is not for your class.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Introduction to Membean

Advance Notice: Enjoy your independent reading tonight. Tomorrow you will discuss a craft move you spotted in your book. Be on the look out for that move as you read tonight.

Lesson RECAP: Reteaching
For all those that do not understand CONNOTATION of words - Watch this video
Bonus +1 - Can you add two words in the comments - one with a negative connotation and one with a positive connotation?

Make a copy of this file: Membean  Note Taking Sheet

The expectation for Membean is that you complete:  (This will begin NEXT WEEK)
  • 30 mins of practice per week. (Meets)
  • 40mins+ practice per week (Exemplary)
  • This practice MUST be done on at least 3 different occasions


Monday, August 28, 2017

MAP Week

Membean Notetaking Sheet - Make a copy of this file

No new H/W between Monday and Wednesday. - Make sure you are reading your 30mins.

Reading Volume Assessment Thur
500+ Pages - Exemplary (Approx 2+books)
400+ Pages - Meets (Approx. 2 books) book)
250-400 Pages - Progressing (Approx 1
<250 Pages - Below

You need to keep your reading log up to date to gain credit for the material you have read.

Sample answer for the CRAFT  Question from Michelle (G/H) +2

Find a craft move the author uses to reveal the theme. One technique the author uses to show the theme is dialogue, especially at the end when the girl is having the conversation with the woman and the woman tells her she never really realized what a beautiful house she lived in until they accidentally wondered in. Dialogue openly expresses feelings and how people feel after certain events. Dialogue is raw, and it cannot be changed once it's said, unlike texting or other forms of written communication. This conversation with the woman the girl had 30 years later shows the feelings of the woman for the girl 30 years after she walked into her home, and what she told the girl is something she can't take back, so either she meant what she said, or she was completely lying, but whatever she meant behind her words, she can't change them now.

Friday, August 25, 2017

Use for today' lesson: Reread the Paperbag Princess

Summative Rubric - Unit 1
Next Thursday - Range of Reading Grade. If you have read 2+ books = Exemplary!

Lesson Recap

Going forward, you will ALWAYS be conscious of having to use various types of evidence.


Every full 5 day week, I place the 'Friday Message' on the blog. 
(optional) Win +1 if you can write a claim about this video





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