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August 2018
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13 First Day of School Welcome Back!! Icebreaker: Who am I really?? Class Letter: Read and discuss History: Receive your history textbook to be left at home	14 Name Tags Narrative Writing: Advice Mandala: Work on symbols and character traits Review Grades Online, Q, and homework policy Work Due Today: Be sure to leave the purple history book assigned to you at home! Show your parents my website! If you are here..... REMEMBER THE KEY WORD: SCOOBS!	15 Mandala: Work on symbols and character traits Timeline: Discuss BC vs. BCE and AD; take notes; practice a historical timeline using history book and knowledge; begin personal timeline Descriptive Writing: Discuss tomorrow's writing prompt: Describe a place or location where you feel peaceful and content. What do you usually do there, and why is it meaningful to you? Read Silently Work Due Today: Visit my website! Write down key word in your organizer Welcome Back!: Discuss and sign! To receive full points, don't forget to ALSO fill out the Google form: http://goo.gl/forms/hjg7chtqSz with your parents! Mandala: Picture Bring in chapter book Review my website! If you are here..... REMEMBER THE KEY WORD: PICKLES!	16 Descriptive Writing: Describe a place or location where you feel peaceful and content. What do you usually do there, and why is it meaningful to you? Mandala: Work on symbols and character traits Timeline: Review 10 events with 2 details; proportionately plot dates; put events into 2 complete sentences; work on symbols/ pictures for each event "What the Art May Tell": Begin reading article from Ancient World book pg. 24-28; work on Google Presentation; include one picture per slide Work Due Today: Timeline: either TYPE and PRINT or neatly handwrite on lined binder paper 10 events with their exact dates and 2 details each	17 "What the Art May Tell": Complete reading article from Ancient World book pg. 24-28; complete work on Google Presentation; include one picture per slide Timeline: Complete... Review 10 events with 2 details; proportionately plot dates; put events into 2 complete sentences; work on symbols/ pictures for each event Work Due Today: Mandala: ALL; see classroom board for specifics.... write them down in your organizer! Timeline: Write 2 complete sentences for each event; this may be written directly on the timeline; PRINT if you are typing so that it may be cut and glued on your timeline; 1 picture or symbol for each event (may be printed from internet, sticker... or, write down what you plan to draw for that event) Timeline: Correct for half credit back if needed.... either TYPE and PRINT or neatly handwrite on lined binder paper 10 events with their exact dates and 2 details each Tribes: Think of 3 artifacts you would bring in that would represent you
20 Archaeological Dig: Excavate a site and uncover an ancient tribe's artifacts; determine conclusions based on unbiased observations Tribes: Elements of a Tribe: Choose a shaman; come up with a tribe name and roles for each member; begin writing your component of your tribe Cave: Being reading chapter 1; what animals are extinct, possible cousins, and ones currently roaming the earth? What is the meaning of Taboo? Determine a taboo for your tribe Work Due Today: Tribes: Bring in 3 artifacts that represent you! Put in a paper bag or shoe box.	21 Tribes: Elements of a Tribe: Complete final edits with your group and submit; Choose a shaman; come up with a tribe name and roles for each member; begin writing your component of your tribe Tribes: Descriptive Writing: Uncover artifacts from the ancient times! What are they? How do they represent your tribe? Discuss unbiased vs. biased observations; No use of first person! Focus on imagery.... "What the Art May Tell": Final edits... reading article from Ancient World book pg. 24-28; complete work on Google Presentation; include one picture per slide Cave: Continue reading chapter 1; discuss a taboo for your tribe; focus on repetition... scar... rabbit... taboos Work Due Today: Timeline: ALL Tribes: Elements of a Tribe: Your slide (1 picture; 6-8 sentences; proper title)	22 Tribes: Descriptive Writing: FINAL DRAFT: discuss how to begin sentences without pronouns... adverbs... imagery... present tense Cave Wall Tribes: Elements of a Tribe: PRINT 2x and attach one to wall Cave: Continue reading chapter 1; discuss a taboo for your tribe; focus on repetition... scar... rabbit... taboos Work Due Today: Tribes: Descriptive Writing: 1st Draft: Be sure it is attached to Google Classroom; 3 examples with 2 details each; a lead and concluding sentences; no first person	23 PRIDE: Visit from Admin and Counselor at 9:00 Early Humans: Discuss what a "tool" is and how it applies to an australopithecus... What were their tools? And, what were they used for?; begin reading Ch. 1, Section 1; what is pre-history?; pg. 123-124; begin workbook pg. 2-3 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Discuss experiment and review meaning of unbiased observations; PAMPHLET Work Due Today: Back-to-School Night: 6:00 to 8:20 Tribes: Descriptive Writing: FINAL Draft: PRINT 2x; Be sure to follow ALL requirements listed on Google Classroom and SUBMIT on Google Classroom	24 MAP Testing Easy Grammar: Discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, and simple subjects; ...through the desk activity; begin pg. 7 Cave: Read chapter 1-2; discuss a taboo for your tribe; focus on repetition... scar... rabbit... taboos; figurative language: onomatopoeias and alliteration Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Review experiment and results Slient Reading Work Due Today: Early Humans: Ch. 1, Sec. 1 pg. 2-3 workbook
27 Easy Grammar: Continue... Discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, and simple subjects; ...through the desk activity; begin pg. 7 Library: 2nd period Silent Reading MAP Testing Cave: Continue reading chapter 1-2; discuss a taboo for your tribe; focus on repetition... scar... rabbit... taboos; figurative language: onomatopoeias and alliteration Work Due Today:	28 Easy Grammar: Continue to discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, and simple subjects; remember... through the desk activity; begin pg. 8 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Discuss and begin experiment and review meaning of unbiased observations; PAMPHLET Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 7 Early Humans: Ch. 1, Sec. 1 pg. 2-3 workbook... Corrections: Unless you received 100%, everyone MUST correct work	29 Easy Grammar: Continue to discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, and simple subjects; remember... through the desk activity; begin pg. 9 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Finish experiment and review meaning of unbiased observations; PAMPHLET Cave: Finish reading chapter 1-2; discuss a taboo for your tribe; focus on repetition... scar... rabbit... taboos; figurative language: onomatopoeias and alliteration Debate: Would you go into the Forbidden Slough if you knew it was full of evil spirits but your clan was starving? Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 8 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment!: Physical Appearance estimated measurements AND comparisons to objects, brow ridges "protruding" or "NOT protruding", etc.	30 Easy Grammar: Continue to discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, and simple subjects; remember... through the desk activity; begin pg. 10 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Review skulls and charts Debate: Would you go into the Forbidden Slough if you knew it was full of evil spirits but your clan was starving? Review parent interviews Cave: Read chapter 3; Tao vs. the Rabbit and Ram... another taboo Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 9 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment!: ALL columns/ cells to be completed; SUBMIT to Google Classroom Interview: Debate with a parent whether or not they would enter the Demoned Slough... Write down: Did you change their mind? What was their final viewpoint and why?	31 Easy Grammar: Focus on Infinitives vs. Prepositional Phrases; begin pg. 12 Lit Analysis: Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment! Review corrections of skulls and charts Early Humans: Why the Agricultural Revolution? Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 10 Early Humans: Observation Skulls Experiment!: Corrected work for half credit back (optional)

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September 2018
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3 Labor Day NO SCHOOL	4 Easy Grammar: Continue to discuss prepositions, objects of the preposition, main verbs, simple subject, and infinitives; remember... through the desk activity; begin pg. 13 Lit Analysis: Continue... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving; begin Argumentative Analysis Early Humans: Why the Agricultural Revolution? Continue discussion... Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 12 Lit Response: 3-step questions on Google Classroom	5 Easy Grammar: Discuss verb phrases (main verbs vs. helping verbs); discuss how "not" is an adverb that breaks up a verb phrase; begin pg. 14 Cave: Read and act out Ch. 4-7 Early Humans: Focus on Otzi the Iceman and the importance of the discovery; finish reading and discussing Ch. 1, Section 1 Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 13 Lit Response: Groupwork: 3-step questions, Argumentative Outline, and your own thoughts paragraph on Google Classroom; FINAL	6 Easy Grammar: Discuss verb phrases (main verbs vs. helping verbs); discuss how "not" is an adverb that breaks up a verb phrase; discuss Compound Objects of the Preposition; begin pg. 16 Cave: Continue... Read and act out Ch. 4-7 Early Man: Take notes on Ch. 1, Section 1 using Google Slides; discuss Language Lit Analysis: How do I make corrections?... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving; begin Argumentative Analysis Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 14 Early Humans: Ch. 1, Sec. 1 pg. 3-4 wkbk	7 Easy Grammar: Discuss Compound Objects of the Preposition & Compound Subjects; begin pg. 17 Cave: Finish... Read and act out Ch. 4-7 Lit Analysis: Continue... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving Early Man: Finish taking notes on Ch. 1, Section 1 using Google Slides; discuss Language Bones Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 16 Early Humans: Ch. 1, Sec. 1 pg. 1, 5 wkbk Lit Response: Groupwork: CORRECT 3-step questions, Argumentative Outline, and your own thoughts paragraph on Google Classroom; FINAL
10 Easy Grammar: Discuss Compound Subjects; begin pg. 18 Lit Analysis: Continue... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving; FINAL; review work/ meet with me Cave: Read Ch. 8-10... focus on symbolism of Saxon Early Man: Review how to study for quiz Bones Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 17 Lit Response: Groupwork: your two 3-step questions on Google Classroom	11 Easy Grammar: Discuss Imperative Statements and the Implied "You"; begin pg. 20 Early Man: Ch. 1, Section 1 Quiz Cave: Read Ch. 8-10... focus on symbolism of Saxon and metaphors: Mammoths-that-Walk Lit Analysis: Continue... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving Bundle of Bog Bodies: Read article from Ancient World, pg. 29-34; work in table groups to complete a group presentation on Google Slides Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 18 Early Man: Study for Ch. 1, Section 1 Quiz	12 Easy Grammar: Discuss Prepositions vs. Adverbs; begin pg. 22; Preposition SONG! Bundle of Bog Bodies: Finish... Read article from Ancient World, pg. 29-34; work in table groups to complete a group presentation on Google Slides Mesopotamia: Begin reading and discussing Ch. 1, Section 2; focus on the River Valleys... You Fradies of What?? Tigers, GRRR!... and Rise of Sumer; begin workbook, discuss requirements and watch "Sumerian Achievements" Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 20 Lit Response: your two 3-step questions on Google Classroom	13 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 23 Cave: Read Ch. 11-13... focus on predictions Mesopotamia: Begin taking notes on Ch. 1, Section 2; focus on Sumer, The Cradle of Civilization; continue workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 22 Bundle of Bog Bodies: Complete Google Presentation; group leader submits	14 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 24 Cave: Read Ch. 11-13... focus on predictions Citing Evidence: Review how to cite dialogue properly with single, double, and triple quotation marks Lit Analysis:Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving; complete individual analysis during class Mesopotamia: Work on Ch. 1, Section 2 workbook; Discuss river floods, dams, irrigation, and fighting between city states... act out! Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 23 Mesopotamia: Ch. 1, Sec. 2 pg. 7, 8, and top of 9 Sum-It-Up
17 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 25 Cave: Read Ch. 14-18... focus on predictions and climax Swimming Into the Ice Age: Read article from The Ancient World pg. 17-23; present answer with evidence to the class Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 24 Easy Grammar: 5 Bonus Points: Preposition SONG memorized! Lit Response: your two 3-step questions on Google Classroom Mesopotamia: Ch. 1, Sec. 2 pg. 9, 10, and top of 11 Sum-It-Up	18 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 26 Cave: Read Ch. 14-18... focus on symbolism and conclusion Lit Analysis: Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving Mesopotamia: Continue reading Ch. 1, Section 2; finish Google Slide notes; focus on Sargon and Hammurabi;were Hammurabi's Laws: Fair or Cruel? Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 25 Read for 30 minutes...	19 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 27 Lit Analysis: Review... Discuss organization of thoughts to prove your point.... 1. Re-state question 2. Evidence (with proper punctuation) 3. Proving; work on FINAL ANALYSIS Hammurabi's Code: Read article from Ancient World; discuss which laws "made sense", which were unusual, and which were extreme Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 26 Lit Response: your one 3-step questions on Google Classroom Mesopotamia: Ch. 1, Sec. 1 pg. 6, 11-13 wkbk	20 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 28 Mesopotamia: Ch. 1, Section 2 Quiz Mesopotamia: Review Hammurabi vs. Babylon... Begin the CRAZY Assyrians Library: Speaker, author Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 27 Lit Response: FINAL Analysis; SUBMIT on Google Classroom and PRINT Mesopotamia: Study for quiz on Ch. 1, Section 2	21 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 29 StudySync: Blast: Turning Points: Discuss articles; write Main Idea claim to Big Question Assyrians: Begin reading Ch. 1, Section 3; work on pg. 15-16 workbook; take notes Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 28 Read for 30 minutes
24 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; begin pg. 30 StudySync: Hatchet: First Read: Annotate (guided and small group); work with a partner on Think Q's Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 29 Assyrians: Ch. 1, Sec. 3 pg. 15-16 workbook	25 Easy Grammar: Review Prepositions, Subjects, Verb Phrases, Direct Objects and Adverbs; review for exam StudySync: Hatchet: First Read: Work with a partner on Think Q's Lit Analysis: Meet with me to review final analysis and score Chaldeans: Begin reading and discussing Ch. 1, Sec. 3; begin workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 30	26 Easy Grammar EXAM #1 StudySync: Hatchet: Point of View: Discuss importance of Point of View; 2 question quiz StudySync: Hatchet: Comprehension & Vocab: Use annotated workbook to answer questions Chaldeans: Take notes on Ch. 1, Sec. 3; finish workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Review for exam StuySync: Hatchet: Lit Analysis: Think Q's	27 Read Quietly StudySync: Blast: Survivors: Discuss articles; write Main Idea claim to Big Question Writing and Alphabets: Why Did People Begin Writing? Read article from The Ancient World pg. 45-48; create a presentation through the questions StudySync: Hatchet: Review Think Question analyses with me Work Due Today: Chaldeans: Ch. 1, Sec. 3 pg. 14, 16-18 StuySync: Hatchet: Point of View and Comprehension/ Vocab Parent Signature: Easy Grammar Exam #1	28 New Empires: Ch. 1, Section 3 Quiz Read Quietly Turning Points: Graphic Organizer: Discuss how to organize information for Boy of the Painted Cave and Hatchet; we will use this when we write our final analysis First Civilizations: Study for Ch. 1, FINAL EXAM on Tuesday; focus on Section 1.... Jeopardy Work Due Today: New Empires: Study for Ch. 1, Section 3 Quiz Writing and Alphabets: Article analysis presentation

October 2018
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1 Easy Grammar: Review Direct Objects; begin pg. 32 StudySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: First Read: Annotate workbook focusing on Character Development; Think questions Work Due Today: The First Civilizations: Study for Chapter 1 Final Exam StuySync: Hatchet: Lit Analysis: Think Q's CORRECTIONS for half credit back; OPTIONAL	2 The First Civilizations: Chapter 1 FINAL EXAM Silent reading Easy Grammar: Review Direct Objects; begin pg. 33 StudySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: First Read: Finish Think questions Work Due Today: The First Civilizations: Study for Chapter 1 Final Exam Easy Grammar: pg. 32	3 Easy Grammar: Discuss Compound Direct Objects; begin pg. 34 StudySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: Textual Evidence: Discuss importance of Textual Evidence; 2 question quiz StudySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: Comprehension & Vocab: Use annotated workbook to answer questions Mystery of the Nile Work Due Today: StuySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: Lit Analysis: Think Q's Easy Grammar: pg. 33	4 Easy Grammar: Discuss Contractions begin pg. 37-38 StudySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: Review and discuss...Comprehension & Vocab: Use annotated workbook to answer questions Mystery of the Nile: Complete Turning Points: Graphic Organizer The Wonders of the Pyramids: Begin reading article from The Ancient World pg. 69-74; discuss how cool the pyramids are in small groups! Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 34 StuySync: Island of Blue Dolphins: Lit Analysis: Think Q's... Corrections Optional for most students	5 Easy Grammar: Discuss Contractions Direct Objects; begin pg. 39 The Wonders of the Pyramids: Continue reading article from The Ancient World pg. 69-74; work in pairs, tablegroups or independently How The Egyptians Built the Pyramids Turning Points: PreWrite: Deconstruct the prompt; think about your 2-3 main characters with life changing experiences Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 37-38
8 Easy Grammar: Discuss Helping Verbs vs. Main Verbs; begin pg. 42 Read Silently StudySync: I Never Had It Made: Jackie Robinson's Story: First Read: Annotations; Figures of Speech; Media; Informational Text Structure Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 39 The Wonders of the Pyramids: Article Analysis	9 Easy Grammar: Discuss Helping Verbs vs. Main Verbs; begin pg. 43 Turning Points: Graphic Organizer: Organize information for I Never Had It Made; we will use this when we write our final analysis Turning Points: PreWrite: Deconstruct the prompt; choose your 2-3 main characters; begin introduction draft Egypt: Begin Ch. 1, Sec. 1 discuss geography; focus on river and delta; begin pg. 20 workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 42	10 Easy Grammar: Discuss Helping Verbs vs. Main Verbs; begin pg. 44 Turning Points: Draft: Discuss introductions and topic sentences; work on FINAL for both Egypt: Take notes on Ch. 2, Section 1; continue workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 43 Turning Points: Prewrite: Intro 1st Draft and 2-3 topic sentences Turning Points: Graphic Organizer: SUBMIT on Google Classroom Egypt: Ch. 2, Sec. 1 pg. 20 workbook	11 New Seats! Easy Grammar: Review Verb Phrases; begin pg. 49-50 Egypt: Continue reading Ch. 2, Section 1; focus on A United Egypt; work on workbook; take notes Turning Points: Draft: Discuss body paragraphs and supporting evidence; work on FINAL and drafts Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 44 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 1 pg. 19-23 workbook (to Sum-It-Up) Turning Points: Prewrite: FINAL Intro & Topic Sentences; 1 evidence explained with evidence cited (OR... 1 body paragraph draft)	12 Easy Grammar: Review Verb Phrases; begin pg. 51 Turning Points: Draft: Review body paragraphs and formatting; work on FINAL and draft conclusion Egypt: Finish taking notes on Ch. 1, Section 1 on Google Presentation Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 49-50 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 1 pg. pg. 23-24 Turning Points: Draft: FINAL Intro & Topic Sentences;1st draft of all body paragraphs
15 Easy Grammar: Discuss Irregular Verb Phrases; begin pg. 52 Turning Points: Draft: Review conclusions and work on FINALS Egypt: Begin reading Ch. 2, Section 1; focus on importance of Old Kingdom, pharaohs and religion Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 51 Turning Points: Draft: FINAL Intro & Body Paragraphs;1st draft of conclusion; have this in paragraph format and in a NEW DOCUMENT as an additional attachment on Google Classroom	16 Easy Grammar: Review Irregular Verb Phrases; begin pg. 53 Read Quietly StudySync: Warriors Don't Cryor The Story of My Life: First Read: Annotate with a partner; answer comprehension independently and SUBMIT BEFORE lunch Finding of the Tomb: Read article from Ancient World pg. 79-81; work independently or in pairs on presentation Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 52 Egypt: Study for Ch. 2, Section 1 Quiz	17 Easy Grammar: Discuss Irregular Verbs; focus on to sit vs. to set, to lie vs. to lay, and to rise vs. to raise; work on pg. 57 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 1 Quiz Egypt: Take notes on Ch. 2, Section 2; work on workbook Read Quietly Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 53 Egypt: Study for Ch. 2, Section 1 Quiz Turning Points: FINAL: PRINT StudySync: Remember to SUBMIT comprehension for the article you read and annotated in class; I will be checking your article's annotations today	18 Easy Grammar: Discuss Irregular Verbs; focus on to sit vs. to set, to lie vs. to lay, and to rise vs. to raise; work on pg. 58 Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: Read "Scary, Scary Halloween" by Eve Bunting; focus on writing techniques (rhyme, repetition, alliteration, point of view, tone, and present-tense); discuss what point-of-viewof your writing piece; listen to Halloween music to help create imagery from the perspective of your character Finding of the Tomb: Continue... article from Ancient World pg. 79-81; work independently or in pairs on presentation Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 57 Egypt: Ch. 2, Sec. 1 pg. 26-28 workbook	19 Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: listen to Halloween music to help create imagery from the perspective of your character; focus on organizing your story into a beginning, middle, and end Turning Points: Response-to-Literature: Reviewrubric and feedback of FINAL essay with me Egypt: Finish reading and discussing Ch. 2, Section 2; focus on Pyramids Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 58 Finding of the Tomb: Article analysis: Google Presentation Descriptive Writing: Halloween; 4-5 statements for a beginning, middle, and end for your character
22 Easy Grammar: Review Irregular Verb Phrases;to lay/ to lie, to raise/ to rise, to sit/ to set; begin pg. 59 Turning Points: Response-to-Literature: Reviewrubric and feedback of FINAL essay with me Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: listen to Halloween music to help create imagery from the perspective of your character; focus on FINAL Interruption of Halloween Egypt: Finish taking notes on Ch. 2, Section 2 on Pyramids; finish workbook Work Due Today: Descriptive Writing: Halloween; FINAL Intro (setting and beginning); ALL highlights and underlines must be there for ALL writing techniques; DRAFT Interruption of Halloween and Fall-from-Climax/Conclusion	23 Easy Grammar: Review Direct Objects; work on pg. 60 Turning Points: Response-to-Literature: Reviewrubric and feedback of FINAL essay with me Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: listen to Halloween music to help create imagery from the perspective of your character; focus on FINAL Fall-From-Climax/ Conclusion; work on publishing The Egyptian Cinderella: Act out! Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 59 Egypt: Study for Ch. 2, Section 2 Quiz Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 2 pg. 29-30 workbook Descriptive Writing: Halloween; FINAL Intro (Setting and Beginning) and Interruption of Halloween; ALL highlights and underlines must be there for ALL writing techniques; DRAFT Fall-from-Climax/Conclusion	24 Easy Grammar: Discuss Irregular Verbs; focus on to sit vs. to set, to lie vs. to lay, and to rise vs. to raise; work on pg. 61 Turning Points: Response-to-Literature: Reviewrubric and feedback of FINAL essay with me Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 2 Quiz Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: edit with partners; work on publishing Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 60; Study for Exam Egypt: Study for Ch. 2, Section 2 Quiz Descriptive Writing: Halloween; FINAL	25 Easy Grammar: Discuss tomorrow's exam Turning Points: Response-to-Literature: Reviewrubric and feedback of FINAL essay with me Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: edit with partners; work on publishing Egypt: Explore British Museum Website with a partner; complete notes and your thoughts on Google Doc Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 61; Study for Exam Descriptive Writing: Halloween; FINAL Print with highlights and underlines; work on publishing	26 Easy Grammar EXAM #2 Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: edit with partners; work on publishing Silent Reading StudySync: Blast: Facing Challenges: Discuss articles; write Main Idea claim to Big Question Egypt: Begin reading Ch. 2, Section 3; focus on the Middle Kingdom.... peace, prosperity, and arts; work on pg. 32-33 workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Study for Exam Descriptive Writing: Halloween; work on publishing Parent Signature: Turning Points FINAL Essay
29 Descriptive Narrative Writing: Halloween: work on publishing StudySync: A Wrinkle in Time : First Read: Guided annotation as a class and in table groups; partner for Think Q's Egypt: Continue reading and discussing Ch. 2, Section 3; Focus on Hatshepsut vs. Thutmose III; begin to chart the differences between the leaders; identify character traits with supportive evidence Work Due Today: Descriptive Writing: Halloween; work on publishing Parent Signature: Easy Grammar Exam Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 3 pg. 32-33 workbook	30 StudySync: A Wrinkle in Time : Close Read: Work on comprehension independently; work in pairs on analysis and Think Q's; meet with me to review work and rubric Egypt: Continue reading and discussing... article from Ancient World; Focus on Hatshepsut vs. Thutmose III; complete chart for Hatshepsut of character traits with supportive evidence Work Due Today: Descriptive Writing: Halloween; FINAL project; be ready to present; POST to Google Classroom	31 StudySync: A Wrinkle in Time : Close Read: Meet with me to review work and rubric Egypt: Continue reading and discussing... Ch. 2, Section 3; Focus on Hatshepsut vs. Thutmose III; begin to chart for Thutmose III of character traits with supportive evidence Halloween Presentations Work Due Today: StuySync: A Wrinkle in Time: Lit Analysis: Think Q's on Google Classroom; comprehension and vocab on StudySync	1 HALF DAY! Halloween Presentations Debates: Egypt: Hatshepsut vs. Thurmose III Work Due Today:	2 Staff Development NO SCHOOL

November 2018
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5 Easy Grammar: Discuss Action vs. Linking Verbs; Predicate Nominative vs. Predicate Adjective; begin pg. 65 What Was Inside A Pyramid?: Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 75-78; work in groups on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Egypt: Continue... Explore British Museum Website with a partner; complete notes and your thoughts on Google Doc KAH 3rd Period Work Due Today:	6 Easy Grammar: Discuss Action vs. Linking Verbs; Predicate Nominative vs. Predicate Adjective; begin pg. 66 StudySync: A Wrinkle in Time: Plot: Discuss importance of Plot; 2 question quiz Egypt: Take notes on Ch. 2, Section 3; focus on Middle and New Kingdom; complete pg. 33-34 (Sum-It-Up) Egypt: Continue... Explore British Museum Website with a partner; complete notes and your thoughts on Google Doc Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 65 Egypt: What Was Inside A Pyramid?: Article analysis Google Presentation SUBMIT	7 Easy Grammar: Discuss Action vs. Linking Verbs; Predicate Nominative vs. Predicate Adjective; begin pg. 69 Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: Read Ch. 2, Section 3; focus on King Tut and Aton; discuss different theories of his death; take notes; begin workbook Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Student Example: Share out and brainstorm who's coming and location of family gathering; focus on setting and writing techniques Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 66 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 3 pg. 33-34 workbook	8 Easy Grammar: Discuss Linking Verbs and Predicate Adjectives; begin pg. 70 Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Student Example: Review Setting Intros; work on Beginning (Rise-to-Climax) and Middle (Climax) paragraphs incorporating writing techniques Egypt: Read Ch. 2, Section 3; focus on Ramses II; take notes; work on workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 69 Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Slides 3, 5, and 6; 1st draft of setting paragraphs WITH required writing techniques; you may put your paragraphs in a Google Doc; be sure the paragraphs have all writing techniques identified	9 Easy Grammar: Discuss Action vs. Linking; begin pg. 72-73 Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Student Example: Work on End (Fall-From-Climax) and Dedication paragraphs incorporating writing techniques Egypt: Finish Ch. 2, Section 3 notes; finish workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 70 Egypt: British Museum Website: SUBMIT Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 3 pg. 31, 34-35 workbook Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Slides 8, 9, 10, and 11; Beginning/ Rise-to-Climax (people arriving, playing games, making the meal) and Middle/ Climax(the Dinner) Paragraphs with ALL writing techniques; you may put your paragraphs in a Google Doc; be sure the paragraphs have all writing techniques identified
12 Veteran's Day NO SCHOOL	13 Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Student Example: Work on End (Fall-From-Climax) and Dedication paragraphs incorporating writing techniques; Ms. Cobb Period 1 Easy Grammar: Discuss Subject-Verb Agreement; begin pg. 76 Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: In teams, create graphic organizer for evidence on articles supporting different theories; Did A Hippo Kill King Tut? Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 72-73 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 3 pg. 35-36 workbook Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Ending/ Fall-From-Climax of Evening Paragraph (saying good-bye, watching movies, sleeping, end of evening activities) and Dedication paragraph (this is 1st person from the perspective to whom this piece is dedicated); you may put your paragraphs in a Google Doc; be sure the paragraphs have all writing techniques identified	14 Easy Grammar: Discuss Subject-Verb Agreement; begin pg. 77 Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Work on publishing Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 3 Quiz Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: In teams, work on graphic organizer for evidence on articles supporting different theories; Broken Leg?; Hunting Accident?; Epilepsy? Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 76 Egypt: Study for Ch. 2, Section 3 Quiz Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: FINAL DRAFT: PRINTED with all writing techniques; you may put your paragraphs in a Google Doc; be sure the paragraphs have all writing techniques identified Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: Hippo Theory row; be sure to attach your Google Spreadsheet to Classroom	15 Easy Grammar: Discuss Subject-Verb Agreement; begin pg. 78 StudySync: A Wrinkle in Time : First Read: Read and discuss Think Q's as a class; annotate with a partner; comprehension Q's due at the end of the period Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: Work on publishing Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 77 Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: a total of 3 rows need to be completed; be sure to attach your Google Spreadsheet to Classroom	16 Stay indoors and be safe; thinking of all the families affected by the fires Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 78 StudySync: Monsters Are Due on Maple Street: Annotations and comprehension Q's submitted Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: PUBLISHED (WeVideo, iMovie, or a Scrapbook)... I will accept this also Monday, Nov. 26th if you wish to use break to work on this
19 NO Read 30 minutes a night for 5 days	20 SCHOOL Read 30 minutes a night for 5 days	21	22 THANKSGIVING	23 Read 30 minutes a night for 5 days
26 Easy Grammar: Discuss Subject-Verb Agreement; begin pg. 79-80 Thanksgiving Presentations Creative Writing: Setting template: Discuss story and descriptive writing style setting to begin story; begin brainstorming; listen to different styles of classical music to imagine different types of settings Egypt: Read and discuss Chapter 2, Section 4; begin workbook and take notes Work Due Today: Descriptive-Narrative Writing: Thanksgiving Dedication: PUBLISHED	27 Easy Grammar: Discuss Subject-Verb Agreement; begin pg. 81 Thanksgiving Presentations Creative Writing: Setting template: Continue to work on setting and writing techniques slide deck Egypt: Continue to read and discuss Chapter 2, Section 4; continue workbook and take notes Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 79-80 Creative Story: Setting template: Slide 2, 3, 4 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 4 wkbk pg. 38-39	28 Easy Grammar: Discuss Verb Tenses; begin pg. 84-85 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 4 Quiz Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: Was it Murder?; watch movie and take notes Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 81 Creative Story: Setting template: Slide 5, 6, 7, 8 Egypt: Ch. 2, Section 4 wkbk pg. 37, 40-42	29 Easy Grammar: Discuss Verbs; begin pg. 86-87 Egypt: Mysterious Death of King Tut: Was it Murder?; watch movie and take notes Creative Writing: Setting template: Continue.... Read several works of literature from authors such as J.K. Rowling, E.B. White, and Chris Van Allsburg, Jumanji; focus on mood, tone, descriptive writing, theme, and connecting with the reader; this will be worked into your intro; Incorporate required writing techniques into your setting intro; Requirements: see Google Classroom... focus on keeping strong imagery and description and maintain tone; read The Polar Express; ... Ms. Cobb 3rd period Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 84-85 Egypt: Study for Final Exam	30 Easy Grammar: Discuss Verbs; begin pg. 88 Creative Writing: Setting template: Review settings as a class and meet with me; develop FINAL... Ms. Cobb 1st and 2nd period EGYPT CHAPTER 2 FINAL EXAM Thanksgiving Presentations Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 86-87 Creative Story: Introductory Setting: 1st 2 paragraphs; be sure to identify all required writing techniques; attach your Google Doc to Google Classroom! Egypt: Study for Final Exam... you may choose to postpone exam and take during lunch Monday, however you MUST bring a bagged lunch to school Monday or you receive a "0" on the exam Parent Signature: Field Trip Permission Slip Creative Story: 2 paragraph setting with writing techniques; attach Doc to the Google Classroom assignment... see Classroom for requirements

December 2018
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3 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 89 Thanksgiving Presentations Creative Writing: Developing Storyline: Complete components of a story work on 3rd paragraph introducing character EGYPT CHAPTER 2 FINAL EXAM...at lunch if you chose not to take it Friday Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 88 Egypt: Study for Final Exam... you may have chosen to postpone exam and take during lunch TODAY, however you MUST bring a bagged lunch to school Monday or you receive a "0" on the exam... it is your responsibility to remember	4 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 90 Egypt: Review exam Creative Writing: Begin writing introduction of Character and Rise-to-Climax; focus on characterization of protagonist and antagonist, introducing problem, and keeping setting alive through writing techniques and descriptive writing King Tut Unwrapped Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 89 Creative Story: Developing Storyline: ALL SLIDES: Google Classroom	5 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 91 Creative Writing: Continue writing 1st Draft of your Story; focus on Rise-to-Climax and keeping setting alive through writing techniques and descriptive writing; discuss Climax Silent Reading Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 90 Creative Story: Paragraphs 1-4 (Setting Intro- 2 paragraphs, Character- 1 paragraph, Rise-to-Climax- 1 paragraph)	6 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 92 Ms. Cobb 1st Period Creative Writing:* Continue writing 1st Draft of your Story; focus on Rise-to-Climax, Climax, and keeping setting alive through writing techniques and descriptive writing; review intros and drafts; review how to properly write dialogue King Tut Unwrapped Mysterious Death of King Tut: Final vote on how you believe he died Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 91 Field Trip: Medical Form Creative Story: Paragraphs 1-6 (Setting Intro- 2 paragraphs, Character- 1 paragraph, Rise-to-Climax- 3 paragraphs)	7 Ms. Cobb 1st Period Band Performance: 1st period* Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 93 Creative Writing: Continue writing 1st Draft of your Story; continue to focus on Fall-From-Climax, Conclusion, and keeping setting alive through writing techniques and descriptive writing; review intros and drafts; discuss Fall-from-Climax and Conclusion Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 92 Creative Story: Paragraphs 8-10 (Setting Intro- 2 paragraphs, Character- 1 paragraph, Rise-to-Climax- 4-8 paragraphs; Climax- 1 paragraph)
10 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 94 Creative Writing: Continue writing 1st Draft of your Story; continue to focus on Fall-From-Climax, Conclusion, and keeping setting alive through writing techniques and descriptive writing; review intros and drafts; discuss Fall-from-Climax and Conclusion Israelites: Begin reading Ch. 3, Section 1; discuss workbook requirements for entire chapter Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 93	11 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts; begin pg. 95-96 Creative Writing: Focus on editing 1st Draft of your Story; Discuss character's metamorphosis, rhetorical questions and dialogue-to-self, keeping setting "alive" and character emotions strong, and avoiding a rushed conclusion; Epilogue/ Reflection; review how to properly format dialogue Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 94; Study for Final Exam Creative Story: Paragraphs 8-10 (Setting Intro- 2 paragraphs, Character- 1 paragraph, Rise-to-Climax- 4-8 paragraphs; Climax- 1 paragraph; Fall-From-Climax- 1-2 paragraphs; Conclusion- 1 paragraph); HIGHLIGHT THEME in CONCLUSION... keep emotions strong	12 Easy Grammar: Review all concepts Creative Writing: Focus on editing 1st Draft of your Story; Be sure to keep emotions and traits of character alive; peer edit Israelites: Continue reading Ch. 3, Section 1; focus on what it means for a country to "occupy" a land; discuss workbook requirements for entire chapter Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 95-96; Study for Final Exam Creative Story: 1st DRAFT: Paragraphs 8-10 (Setting Intro- 2 paragraphs, Character- 1 paragraph, Rise-to-Climax- 4-8 paragraphs; Climax- 1 paragraph; Fall-From-Climax- 1-2 paragraphs; Conclusion- 1 paragraph); HIGHLIGHT THEME in CONCLUSION and REFLECTION... keep emotions strong; correct ALL dialogue	13 Performance EASY GRAMMAR EXAM #2 Creative Writing: Discuss requirements for printing 2x Israelites: Continue reading Ch. 3, Section 1; focus on monotheism; begin workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Study for Final Exam Creative Story: 1st DRAFT: keep emotions and theme strong	14 Teen Esteem Assembly: 1st period StudySync: Children of the Dust Bowl: Read and discuss; annotate and complete Think Q's with a partner; comprehension Q's due at the end of the period; Think Q's due Monday Creative Stories: Edit or work on books Work Due Today: Creative Story: FINAL DRAFT: 2 copies printed: 1 formatted for your book to publish and 1 for me to keep with all highlights of writing techniques and labels Israelites: Ch. 3, Sec. 1 pg. 44-45 wkbk
17 Israelites: Continue reading Ch. 3, Section 1; focus on The Promised Land; finish workbook and take notes Creative Story: Work on publishing Work Due Today: StudySync: Children of the Dust Bowl: Think Q's on Google Doc; comprehension Q's were due at the end of the period on Friday If you did not have Friday...Creative Story: FINAL DRAFT: 2 copies printed: 1 formatted for your book to publish and 1 for me to keep with all highlights of writing techniques and labels Creative Story: Bring materials to make book	18 Field Trip to Congegration Beth Emek @9am Israelites: Begin reading Ch. 3, Section 2; focus on David, Saul, and Solomon; discuss workbook requirements Work Due Today: Israelites: Ch. 3, Sec. 1 pg. 43, 46-47 wkbk; study for Section 1 Quiz	19 Israelites: Ch. 2, Section 1 Quiz Israelites: Finish reading Ch. 3, Section 2; take notes; finish workbook Creative Story: Work on publishing Work Due Today: Israelites: Study for Section 1 Quiz	20 Creative Story: Work on publishing Prince of Egypt Work Due Today: Israelites: Ch. 3, Sec. 2 wkbk ALL	21 HALF DAY Creative Story: Work on publishing Prince of Egypt Work Due Today: Creative Story Books Published... You may turn in after break...
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January 2019
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7 Happy New Year!	8 StudySync: Blast: Lost Generation Creative Story: Trade books in table groups Dragonwings: Setting: Introduce book and discuss setting: The Great Earthqake, China, San Francisco, and Little China Town; Immigration of Chinese and adapting to a new culture; racism vs. stereotypes; read prologue and discuss in literature groups Chapter 1 Questions China: Begin reading Ch. 5, Section 1; focus on Geography and China's important rivers Work Due Today: Creative Story Books Published... Due before break, but collecting today for those who wished to have extra time	9 Notice & Note: Review Signposts; discuss examples; receive bookmark Dragonwings: Setting: Continue to introduce book and discuss setting: The Great Earthqake, China, San Francisco, and Little China Town; Immigration of Chinese and adapting to a new culture; racism vs. stereotypes; read and discuss in literature groups Chapter 1 Questions; annotate using Notice and Note China: Continue reading Ch. 5, Section 1; focus on Geography and China's important rivers and introduce the Shang Dynasty; take notes on Geography on Google slides Work Due Today:	10 Dragonwings: Chapter 1 Questions : Finish reading Chapter 1; finish annotating using Notice and Note; work on your assigned questions with your literature group Chapter 1 Questions: Mrs. Cobb 2nd period Dragonwings: Begin reading and annotating Chapter 3 China: Continue reading Ch. 5, Section 1; focus on the Shang Dynasty; take notes on The Shang on Google slides Work Due Today: China: Ch. 5, Sec. 1 pg. 80-81 wkbk (stop after Spirits and Ancestors)	11 Dragonwings: Chapter 1 Questions : Meet with me to review your work; all work must be corrected properly if you scored a 17 or less; work on Descriptive Narrative Poem on Land of the Golden Mountain China: Review "Shang Dynasty" through "China Dynasties of Power " China: Finish reading Ch. 5, Section 1; focus on the Zhou Dynasty; take notes on The Zhou on Google slides Work Due Today: China: Ch. 5, Sec. 1 pg. 79 (column 1) 81-82 wkbk Dragonwings: Chapter 1 analysis (lit circles)
14 Dragonwings: Chapter 2: Read Chapter 2; annotating using Notice and Note; work on your assigned questions with your literature group; work on Descriptive Narrative Poem on Land of the Golden Mountain Work Due Today: China: Ch. 5, Sec. 1 pg. 79 (column 2) 83-85 wkbk Dragonwings: Chapter 1 analysis (lit circles); CORRECTIONS REQUIRED FOR 17 POINTS OR LESS	15 China: Ch. 5, Section 1 Quiz SPELLING BEE!: Congratulations Lane and Rishi Dragonwings: Chapter 2: ReviewChapter analysis; work on symbolism and illustrations for Descriptive Narrative Poem on Land of the Golden Mountain China: Review "Zhou Dynasty" through "China Dynasties of Power " China: Begin reading Ch. 5, Sec. 2, focus on Life in Ancient China; work on workbook Work Due Today: China: Study for Ch. 5, Sec. 1 Quiz Dragonwings: Chapter 1: Descriptive Narrative Poem: Land of the Golden Mountain: PRINT and SUBMIT cut paper to 5 x 6.5 inches; poem can be landscaped OR portrait but not bigger than 5x6.5 inches; SUBMIT	16 Dragonwings: Chapter 2: Argumentative Analysis: Racism: In table groups, work on Racism analysis China: Begin taking notes on Ch. 5, Sec. 2, focus on Life in Ancient China Work Due Today: China: Ch. 5, Sec. 2 pg. 86-87 workbook Dragonwings: Chapter 2 analysis (lit circles); CORRECTIONS REQUIRED FOR 8 POINTS OR LESS	17 StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: First Read: Introduce; First Read ;go over requirements and groups China: Discuss Ch. 5, Sec. 2, focus on Ancient Philosophers: Confucius, Hanfeizi, and Laozi; take notes Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 2: Argumentative Analysis: Racism; Google Classroom	18 StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: In assigned groups, complete excerpt annotations (in workbok), Think Q's (on Google Classroom), and comprehension (questions on StudySync) Ms. Cobb 2nd period March of the Terra Cotta Soldiers: Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 157-162; work in groups on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Work Due Today: China: Ch. 5, Sec. 2 pg. 88-89 workbok China: Study for Ch. 5, Section 2 Quiz
21 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day	22 1st Period 7th Grade Scheduling: Library China: Ch. 5, Section 2 Quiz StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: Focus on Connotation and Denotation and Information Text Element; finish Think Q's with partner March of the Terra Cotta Soldiers: Continue... Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 157-162; work in groups on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Dragonwings: Setting: Finish poem Work Due Today: China: Study for Ch. 5, Section 2 Quiz StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: Annotations, Think Q's (Google Classroom), and Comprehension (on StudySync)	23 StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: Review Think Q's and discuss how to edit; review student examples Dragonwings: Chapter 3: Finish reading and annotating using Notice & Notes Chapter 3; break into groups of 4 for lit circles Dragonwings: Chapter 2: Argumentative Analysis: Racism: In table groups, work on putting into final format China: Ch. 5, Section 3; introduce Qin and the motivations behind The Great Wall; begin taking notes Work Due Today: StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: Informational Text Elements & Connotation and Denotation (questions on StudySync) March of the Terra-Cotta Soldiers: Article Analysis, Google Presentation posted on Google Classroom Dragonwings: Chapter 1: Descriptive Narrative Poem: Land of the Golden Mountain: Illustrated; requirements posted on Google Classroom	24 Ms. Cobb 1st Period Dragonwings: Chapter 3: Comprehension and Thinking Beyond Analysis (Achieving One's Dreams) in groups of 4 China: Qin: Crazy vs. Clever: Begin charting evidence China: Review Qin through Ancient China Dynasties of Power; continue evidence chart Work Due Today: StudySync: Red Scarf Girl: Think Q's (Google Classroom) corrections China: Ch. 5, Sec. 3 pg. 91 workbook	25 MAP Testing Dragonwings: Chapter 3: Comprehension and Thinking Beyond Analysis (Achieving One's Dreams) in groups of 4 The Great Wall of China: Continue... Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 150-156; work in groups on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 3: Lit Circles: Comprehension Analysis (Google Classroom)
28 Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss theme of Achieving One's Dreams.... Windrider.. discuss how You sabe me? and the term John is derogatory and racist; discuss analysis in lit circles The Great Wall of China: Finish... Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 150-156; work in groups on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 3: Lit Circles: Comprehension Analysis (Google Classroom)... Corrections required for scores less than 12	29 Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Meet w/me to review analysis #1 Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Finish reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss theme of Black Dog's issues Debate: Qin: Crazy or Clever? Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Lit Circles: Comprehension Analysis (Google Classroom) assigned question #1 The Great Wall of China: Google Presentation	30 Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Work with group to finish Analysis question #2 Argumentative: Qin: Crazy or Clever?: Write claim statement using evidence from work groups and debate China: Finish.... Review Qin through Ancient China Dynasties of Power Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 4: Lit Circles: Comprehension Analysis (Google Classroom) assigned question #2 (Claim & Evidence)	31 Argumentative: Qin: Crazy or Clever?: Review students examples; create rubric; correct work China: Finish discussing and taking notes on Ch. 5, Section 3; finish workbook; focus on The Han China: Review Han through Ancient China Dynasties of Power; review Qin's Terra Cotta Soldiers Work Due Today: Qin: Crazy or Clever: Argumentative: Submit paragraph on Google Classroom	1 Dragonwings: Chapter 5: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; begin discussing in lit circles questions; write claim statement to assigned question China: Review the different philosophies of life and Yin vs. Yang Work Due Today: China Ch. 5, Section 3 workbook.... finish section Qin: Crazy or Clever: Argumentative: Corrections REQUIRED

February 2019
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4 China: Ch. 5, Section 3 Quiz Dragonwings: Chapter 5: finish lit circle analysis ; work on corrections Chinese New Year: Annotate article in groups; complete crossword with a partner Happy Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig Work Due Today: China: Study for Ch. 5, Section 3 Quiz Chinese New Year: 1 old and dirty penny; 1 new penny Dragonwings: Chapter 5: Claim statement for your lit circle question	5 Chinese New Year: Finish... Annotate article in groups; complete crossword with a partner Happy Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig: Make Chinese Envelopes, clean pennies, and celebrate the New Year! Give the envelopes to a class and practice saying Xin Nian Kauai Le! Work Due Today: China: Study for FINAL EXAM Chinese New Year: Supplies; envelope Dragonwings: Chapter 5: Corrections; required	6 China: FINAL EXAM Dragonwings: Chapter 6: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss theme of Racism; Work on new lit group leaders and jobs; discuss Character Analysis style writing Work Due Today: China: Study for FINAL EXAM	7 Dragonwings: Chapter 6: Work on new lit group leaders and jobs; discuss Character Analysis style writing India: Introduce and focus on geography Work Due Today: Chapter Book Check	8 Dragonwings: Chapter 6: Finish... Character Analysis Essay Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 6: Your assigned question (with highlights); your properly cited evidence for group essay question
11 NO SCHOOL Presidents' Day	12 Dragonwings: Chapter 7: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss theme of Metamorphosing Relationships India: Continue discussing geography; begin reading Ch. 4, Sec. 1; take notes; begin workbook Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 6: Corrections REQUIRED	13 StudySync: Blast: Dorothea Lange: Voice of the Downtrodden StudySync: First Read: The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child: Annotate and comprehension- must be completed in class Work Due Today: India: Ch. 4, Sec. 1 pg. 64-65 wkbk	14 Dragonwings: Chapter 8: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss theme of Metamorphosing Relationships and Changes and Adaptations India: Continue reading Ch. 4, Section 1; focus on Aryans and Social Structure; finish workbook; take notes Work Due Today: StudySync: The Circuit Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child: Vocab and Venn Diagram (comprehension due at end of period yesterday)	15 HALF DAY Dragonwings: Finish discussion of theme and analysis question... Metamorphosing Relationships and Changes and Adaptations Read quietly Work Due Today: India: Ch. 4, Sec. 1 workbook pg. 63, 65-68 Dragonwings: Chapter 8: Assigned analysis question: Claim, evidence w/lead
18 NO SCHOOL Presidents' Day	19 Dragonwings: Chapter 9: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss Irony and The Great Earthquake; begin structure of essay India: Begin reading Ch. 4, Section 2; focus on basic belief system of Hinduism Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Chapter 8: Assigned analysis question ALL (finished in class Friday)	20 India: Ch. 4, Section 1 Quiz Dragonwings: Chapter 9: Finish... reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; finish analysis; discuss Irony and The Great Earthquake; finish structure of essay India: Take notes on Ch. 4, Sec. 2 on Hinduism; begin workbook Work Due Today: India: Study for Ch. 4, Sec. 1 Quiz Dragonwings: Ch. 9: Claim, lead, evidence	21 Dragonwings: Chapter 9: Finish...Irony and The Great Earthquake; format and FINAL draft of essay Dragonwings: Chapter 10: Begin reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss Martial Law and Tent City Hinduism: Watch movie clip and complete quiz; this is completed independently Work Due Today: India: Ch. 4, Sec. 2 pg. 69-71 Dragonwings: Ch. 9: Your piece for the essay question	22 Dragonwings: Chapter 10: Finish reading and annotating using Notice & Notes; discuss Martial Law and Tent City Debate: Tent City: Take notes for debate... Racist and Necessary or Racist and Unnecessary India: Ch. 4, Section 2; discuss The Buddha; watch movie clip on Buddha's story, 4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path Work Due Today:
25 Debate: Tent City: Finish notes for debate... Racist and Necessary or Racist and Unnecessary Dragonwings: Chapter 11: Read and annotate using Notice & Notes; Discuss Final Analysis; project India: Finish taking notes on Ch. 4, Sec. 2; finish workbook Work Due Today:	26 Dragonwings: Chapter 12: Finish book; Discuss Final Analysis; project ; begin kites Dragonwings: Kite Project ; finish brainstorming slideshow Work Due Today: India: Ch. 4, Sec. 2 pg. 71-72 wkbk Dragonwings: Kite Presentation: Choose character and put in 4 stages on headings	27 India: Ch. 4, Section 2 Quiz Dragonwings: Kite Project ; Review Dragonwings: Kite Project ; Work on kites Work Due Today: India: Study for Ch. 4, Section 2 Quiz Dragonwings: Kite Project brainstorming slideshow	28 India: First Empires: Begin reading Ch. 4, Section 3; focus on the Mauryan Dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya and Asoka; go over workbook requirements and begin; take notes on Ch. 4, Sec. 3 Dragonwings: Kite Project ; Work on kites Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Kite Project: Bring in anything needed to be printed (quote and claim and any pictures) and supplies	1 India: First Empires: Finish reading Ch. 4, Section 3; focus on The Gupta Empire; finish workbook and notes Dragonwings: Kite Project ; Work on kites Work Due Today: India: Ch. 4, Sec. 3 pg. 74-75 wkbk

March 2019
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4 India: Ch. 4, Section 3 Quiz Dragonwings: Kite Project; Work on kites; I Am Poem... backside of kite... see update on Google Classroom Gandhi Work Due Today: India: Study for Ch. 4, Sec. 3 Quiz India: Ch. 4, Sec. 3 pg... complete section	5 Dragonwings: Kite Project; Work on tail and backside of kite Read The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal Gandhi Work Due Today: India: Study for Ch. 4, FINAL EXAM Dragonwings: Kite Project: Front side of kite (4 quadrants); PRINT I Am poem for backside of kite OR write it on backside of kite	6 India: Chapter 4 FINAL EXAM India: Review exam Dragonwings: Kite Project; Work on tail and backside of kite Gandhi Work Due Today: India: Study for Ch. 4, FINAL EXAM	7 StudySync: Blast: Slowly But Surely A Vow to Conquer by Dhamma: Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 134-138; work in pairs or independently on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation Ms. Cobb 3rd period Dragonwings: Kite Project; Work on tail and backside of kite Work Due Today:	8 The Tao of Pooh: Foreword and Backword: Introduce book; read Foreward and The How of Pooh?; break into lit groups; choose leader and discuss 2 questions: What is the message of the Vinegar Tasters? and Why is Lao-tse smiling?; Observe which philosopher each member of your team represents with An Experiment! Gandhi Work Due Today: Dragonwings: Kite Project: All completed, including backside and tail StudySync: Blast: Slowly But Surely: Claim statement A Vow to Conquer by Dhamma: Article analysis; Google Presentation (independently or in pairs)
11 The Tao of Pooh: Foreword and Backword: Introduce book; read Foreward and The How of Pooh?; break into lit groups; choose leader and discuss 2 questions: What is the message of the Vinegar Tasters? and Why is Lao-tse smiling?; Observe which philosopher each member of your team represents with An Experiment! Diversity Week: Window/ Mirrors video and game Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Think about your job on Google Slides	12 Diversity Week: Cultural Talent Show; 1st period StudySync: I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment: Introduce; discuss plan The Tao of Pooh: The Tao of Who?: Read and discuss chapter 2, "The Tao of Who"; and choose new lit group jobs can you identify the Uncarved Block? Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Vinegar Tasters: Draft	13 StudySync: I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment: Annotate and comprehension, Venn Diagram- must be completed in class Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha: Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 139-144; work in pairs or independently on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation The Tao of Pooh: The Tao of Who?: Work on lit jobs.... Read and discuss chapter 2, "The Tao of Who"; and choose new lit group jobs can you identify the Uncarved Block? Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Vinegar Tasters: FINAL	14 StudySync: I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment: Think Q's in partnerns or independently; BOTH partners MUST submit work to Google Classroom Confucianism and Taoism: Read as a class and work on article from Ancient World pg. 145-149; work in pairs or independently on the article analysis and presentation on Google Presentation The Tao of Pooh: The Tao of Who?: Work on lit jobs.... Read and discuss chapter 2, "The Tao of Who"; and choose new lit group jobs can you identify the Uncarved Block? Work Due Today: Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha: Article analysis; Google Presentation (independently or in pairs) StudySync: I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment: Annotations (in workbook), comprhension (online), Venn Diagram (online)	15 NO SCHOOL
18 The Tao of Pooh: The Tao of Who?: Work on lit jobs.... Read and discuss chapter 2, "The Tao of Who"; and choose new lit group jobs can you identify the Uncarved Block? The Tao of Pooh: Vinegar Tasters: Review groups presentations with me Work Due Today: Confucianism & Taoism: Article analysis; Google Presentation (independently or in pairs) StudySync: I Am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment: Think Q's- Google Classroom; EACH person submits	19 The Tao of Pooh: The Tao of Who?: Finish lit jobs.... Read and discuss chapter 2, "The Tao of Who"; and choose new lit group jobs can you identify the Uncarved Block? Gandhi Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Uncarved Block: Draft	20 Tao of Pooh: Spelling Tuesday: Read and discuss Spelling Tuesday; focus on meaning of Knowledge for the Sake of Knowledge; Knowledge vs. Experience; The Humorless Academic Mortician; take "Twosday" spelling test! Discuss new lit group roles; begin jobs Work Due Today:	21 Tao of Pooh: Spelling Tuesday: Finish jobs... Read and discuss Spelling Tuesday; focus on meaning of Knowledge for the Sake of Knowledge; Knowledge vs. Experience; The Humorless Academic Mortician; take "Twosday" spelling test! Discuss new lit group roles; begin jobs Greece: Begin reading Ch. 7, Section 1; discuss workbook requirements; read selection and discuss in groups; focus on geography Gandhi Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh:Spelling Tuesday: Draft	22 The Tao of Pooh: Cottleston Pie: Read and discuss chapter 4, "Cottleston Pie"; Hui-tse vs. Chuag-Tse; discuss Inner Nature and Limitations; Experiment: try on a different shoe and make it fit!; fit under a desk with a partner.... Square Pegs into Round Holes... and choose new lit circle jobs... begin jobs Winnie the Pooh clips Work Due Today:
25 The Tao of Pooh: Cottleston Pie: Work on... "Cottleston Pie"; Hui-tse vs. Chuag-Tse; discuss Inner Nature and Limitations; Experiment: try on a different shoe and make it fit!; fit under a desk with a partner.... Square Pegs into Round Holes... FINAL Greece: Continue reading Ch. 7, Section 1 in small groups; focus on Minoans and Mycenaean Kingdoms Greece: Take notes on Ch. 7, Sec. 1; continue workbook Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Cottleston Pie : Draft	26 Book Fair: 1st period The Tao of Pooh: The Pooh Way: Read and discuss chapter 5, "The Pooh Way"--- or the Evelyn Way; play Simon Says, or Eeyore Says... Pooh Bear Says... Rabbit Says... Tigger Says.... Greece: Finish reading Ch. 7, Section 1 in small groups; focus on Minoans and Mycenaean Kingdoms Greece: Finish taking notes on Ch. 7, Sec. 1; continue workbook Work Due Today: Greece: Ch. 7, Section 1 pg. 104-106 workbook	27 The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Read and discuss chapter 6, Bisy Backson; Experiment: see if you can avoid being a Bisy Backson for a 3-minute "Peaceful Moment".... Peaceful Moment: The Japanese Teahouse art will be due Friday after break Work Due Today: Greece: Ch. 7, Section 1 pg. 103, 107-110 workbook	28 Greece: Ch. 7, Section 1 Quiz The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Continue... Read and discuss chapter 6, Bisy Backson; Experiment: see if you can avoid being a Bisy Backson for a 3-minute "Peaceful Moment".... Peaceful Moment: The Japanese Teahouse art will be due Friday after break... begin Free Form descriptive writing piece and drawing, sketching Teahouse Greece Project: Discuss projects and completion plan Work Due Today: Greece: Study for Ch. 7, Section 1 Quiz	29 The Tao of Pooh: That Sort of Bear: Read and discuss chapter 7, "That Sort of Bear"; think about your Snowball Effect in a positive or negative light; listen to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork Golden Age of Greece: Notes Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Japanese Teahouse: Draft poem with ALL identified required writing techniques and at least 12 lines/ sentences Greece Project: Think about ideas

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8 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Concrete vs. Abstract; begin pg. 102 The Tao of Pooh: That Sort of Bear: Read and discuss chapter 7, "That Sort of Bear"; think about your Snowball Effect in a positive or negative light; listen to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork Greece: Begin reading Ch. 7, Section 2; focus on Sparta vs. Athens and oligarchy vs. democracy; discuss requirements for Ch. 7, Section 2 and Sparta vs. Athens chart Work Due Today:	9 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Concrete vs. Abstract; begin pg. 103 Tao of Pooh: The Now of Pooh: Read "The Now of Pooh" and "Backword"; discuss the philosophy of life according to The Tao; go to your Japanese Teahouse to think about your philosophy of life; expreience "om" and Nothingness The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork Greece: Finish reading Ch. 7, Section 2; focus on Sparta vs. Athens and oligarchy vs. democracy; complete workbook and begin taking notes Work Due Today: Greece Project: Complete Google Form Easy Grammar: pg. 102 Greece: Ch. 7, Sec. 2 pg. 112-114 (stop at "Athens")	10 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns vs. Adjectives vs. Verbs; begin pg. 105 The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork Greece: Sparta vs. Athens trait and evidence chart Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 103 Greece: Ch. 7, Sec. 2 pg. 114-115	11 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns vs. Adjectives vs. Verbs; begin pg. 106 Tao of Pooh: The Now of Pooh: Read "The Now of Pooh" and "Backword"; discuss the philosophy of life according to The Tao; go to your Japanese Teahouse to think about your philosophy of life; expreience "om" and Nothingness The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork The Spartan Way: Read article and continue Sparta vs. Athens trait and evidence chart Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 105	12 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns Determiners; begin pg. 109-110 Greece: Ch. 7, Section 2 Quiz The Tao of Pooh: Bisy Backson: Work on Japanese Teahouse poem and artwork Greece: Finish Athens vs. Sparta trait and evidence chart Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Japenese Teahouse: FINAL artwork and PRINTED poem Easy Grammar: pg. 106 Greece: Study for Ch. 7, Sec. 2 Quiz
15 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Common vs. Proper; begin pg. 113 Tao of Pooh: The Now of Pooh: Finish your Philosophy of Life Number the Stars: Introduce book; complete pre-read hyperdoc; read and annotate Chapter 1 Work Due Today: The Tao of Pooh: Japenese Teahouse: FINAL artwork and printed poem Easy Grammar: pg. 109-110	16 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Common vs. Proper; begin pg. 114 Number the Stars: Review hyperdoc; answer Google Classroom question; read and annotate Chapters 2-3; answer Google Classroom Question (discuss expectations) Greece: Begin reading and discussing Ch. 7, Section 3; focus on the Persian Empire and Cyrus the Great Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 113 Number the Stars: Pre-Read Hyperdoc (Google Classroom); SUBMIT	17 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Singular vs. Plural; begin pg. 117-118 Number the Stars: Read and annotate Chapter 4-5; begin dialogue and Notice and Note analyzation Greece: Take notes on Ch. 7, Section 3 focusing on Persia; begin workbook Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 114 Tao of Pooh: Philosophy of Life: PRINT Number the Stars: Question (Google Classroom)	18 Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Possessive; begin pg. 119, 121 Number the Stars: Read and annotate Chapters 4-5; work on dialogue scene Tao of Pooh: Tao Te Ching: Discuss Yin Yang medallion to represent your Philosophy of Life Work on Greek Projects Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 117-118 Greece: Ch. 7, Sec. 3 pg. 116-118 workbook Number the Stars: Ch. 1-5: Part One: Notice & Note Analyization (Google Classroom)	19 NO SCHOOL
22 CAASPP: ELA CAT Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Possessive; begin pg. 122 ; pg. 123 Tao of Pooh: Tao Te Ching: Work on Yin Yang medallions Work on Greek Projects Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 119, 121 Yin Yang: Supplies: Print any pictures needed; magazine pictures; supplies; 3 words per side... 5 symbols per side	23 CAASPP: ELA PT Easy Grammar: Discuss Nouns: Possessives; begin pg. 124; pg. 125 Tao of Pooh: Tao Te Ching: Work on Yin Yang medallions and discuss poetry Work on Greek Projects Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 122-123	24 Easy Grammar: Review all grammar work; Discuss Nouns: Identification; begin pg. 126 Number the Stars: Read and annotate Chapter 6; discuss Ch. 6-11 work Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 124-125 Yin Yang: Medallions and PRINT poem	25 Easy Grammar: Review Nouns: Identification and Predicate Nominatives; begin pg. 127 Number the Stars: Read and annotate Chapter 7-9; begin Ch. 6-11 work Greece: Begin discussing the Persian Wars; focus on the Ionian Revolt; annotate 2 articles Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 126 Number the Stars: Ch. 1-5: Part Two: Dialogue	26 Easy Grammar: Review Nouns: Predicate Nominatives; begin pg. 128; pg. 129 Number the Stars: Fiish reading and annotate Chapters; continue Ch. 6-11 work Greece: Continue discussing the Persian Wars; focus on the Battle of Marathon; annotate articles; act out battles Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 127-128 Greek Projects: May turn in/ present Monday; be ready to present your project and answer questions; 2-3 minutes Number the Stars: Ch. 6-11: Think about ideas you'd like to write about for analysis paragraph (part 1) and Trait analysis (part 3)

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29 Easy Grammar: Review Direct Obects; begin pg. 130-131 Number the Stars: Ch. 6-11: work on Part 1 (annotation analysis) and Part 2 (title analysis) Greece: Review the battles; finish taking notes on Ch. 7, Section 3 and finish workbook Greek Project Presentations Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 129	30 Easy Grammar: Review Direct Objects and Indirect Objects; begin pg. 132 Number the Stars: Ch. 6-11: work on Part 3 (trait analysis); meet with me to disuss Parts 1 and 2 Greek Project Presentations Easy Grammar Help at Lunch Today! Bring your lunch to school if you wish to join. Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 130-131 Number the Stars: Ch. 6-11: Part 1 (annotation analysis) and Part 2 (title analysis) Greece: Ch. 7, Section 3 workbook ALL	1 Easy Grammar: Review Direct Objects and Indirect Objects; begin pg. 133-134 Number the Stars: Ch. 7-Afterword: begin reading; discuss Part 1 (annotation analysis), Part 2 (Point of View analysis), and Part 3 (trait analysis) Greece: Crucible of Civilization Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 132 Number the Stars: Ch. 6-11: Part 3 (trait analysis)	2 CAASPP: MATH CAT Easy Grammar: Review Nouns; begin pg. 135-136 Greece: Ch. 7, Section 3 Quiz MD Poem Alexander the Great: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Background Information: Discuss what it means to be "Great"; begin reading, discussing, and answering questions on Alexander's Background Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great? :Alexander's Empire: Answer the questions using the map as your guide Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 133-134 Greece: Study for Ch. 7, Section 3 Quis	3 CAASPP: MATH PT Easy Grammar: Review Nouns; begin pg. 138-139 MD Poem: Work on card Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: 2 article analysis: The Hydaspes River and Legend of the Helmet Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 135-136 Mother's Day Poem: Complete on Google Classroom; PRINT with pictures or bring in colored pencils to decorate card
6 Easy Grammar: Review Nouns; begin pg. 140-141 StudySync: Blast: From Warrior to Word StudySync: Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus: Read as a class and annotate; complete Think Questions independently or with a partner; complete this on StudySync NOT Google Classroom Number the Stars: Ch. 7-Afterword: continue reading and working on Part 1 (annotation analysis), Part 2 (Point of View analysis), and Part 3 (trait analysis) Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: continue analysis of articles started last week Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 138-139	7 Easy Grammar: Review Nouns for final exam Number the Stars: Ch. 7-Afterword: finish reading; discuss Part 1 (annotation analysis), Part 2 (Point of View analysis), and Part 3 (trait analysis); begin work Greece: Crucible of Civilization; take notes Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 140-141 StudySync: Blast: From Warrior to Word StudySync: Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus: Annotations	8 StudySync: Blast: Heroes Number the Stars: Ch. 7-Afterword: work on Parts 1-3 StudySync: Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus: Work on Think Q's Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Study for Exam Number the Stars: Ch.7- Afterword: Part 1 (annotation analysis)	9 Greece: Crucible of Civilization; take notes Number the Stars: Ch. 7-Afterword: work on Parts 1-3 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: work on article analyses Prepare and organize for Open House Work Due Today: MD Poem: Decorated and FINAL Open House 6-7:30 StudySync: Perseus: Think Questions Number the Stars: Ch.7- Afterword: Part 1 (annotation analysis) and Part 2 (title analysis)	10 Greece: Crucible of Civilization; take notes Greece: Begin reading Ch. 7, Section 4; focus on Pericles; begin workbook and begin taking notes Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Study for Exam Number the Stars: Ch.7- Afterword: Part 3 (trait analysis)
13 Easy Grammar EXAM #4: Exam is cumulative; Focus is on Nouns Review Easy Grammar Exam Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 143-144 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: work on article analyses Greece: Finish Ch. 7, Section 4 workbook Work Due Today: Greece: Ch. 7, Sec. 4 pg. 121-124 workbook	14 Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 145, 147 Geece: Finish reading Ch. 7, Section 4; focus on Peloponnesian War; finish taking notes Greece: Crucible of Civilization; take notes and focus on Peloponnesian War Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 143, 144 Greece: Ch. 7, Sec. 4 pg. 126 workbook	15 Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 148, 149 StudySync: Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus: Focus on Comprehension; Compare/ Contrast; Plot; take online quizzes... you may use your annotated article Greece: Crucible of Civilization; take notes and focus on Peloponnesian War... finish Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 145, 147	16 Drama Assembly: 1st period Greece: Ch. 7, Section 4 Quiz Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 151, 152 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: work on article analyses; review expectations; edit Greece: Greek Gods & Overview video Work Due Today: Greece: Study for Ch. 7, Section 4 Quiz Easy Grammar: pg. 148, 149	17 Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 153, 156 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Conquest with Map and Hydaspes River Greece: Watch video clips and answer comprehension questions Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 151, 152 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Background Info Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom
20 Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 157, 160 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Helmet and Battle of Tyre article Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 153, 156 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Conquest with Map and Hydaspes River Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom Greece: Study for Ch. 7 Final Exam	21 Easy Grammar: Review Adjectives; begin pg. 161-163 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Battle of Tyre article Greece: Study for Final EXAM Daedulus & Icaraus Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 157, 160 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Helmet Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom Greece: Study for Ch. 7 Final Exam	22 Greece: Chapter 7 FINAL EXAM Easy Grammar: Review for final exam; begin pg. 164-165 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Alexander's Legacy article Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 161-163 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Battle of Tyre Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom Greece: Study for Ch. 7 Final Exam	23 Easy Grammar: Review for final exam; begin pg. 166-168 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Alexander's Legacy article Pandora's Box & Jason & The Golden Fleece Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 164-165 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Legacy Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom	24 Easy Grammar: Review for final exam; begin pg. 169-171 Meditation: Om... Japanese Teahouse; Reflection Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: review article analyses; work on Two Horned article Tales from the Odyssey Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 166-168 Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: Two Horned Article Analysis; SUBMIT Google Classroom Greece: How Great Was Alexander the Great?: OPTIONAL: Correct ONE analysis for full credit back... see your email for all requirements
27 NO SCHOOL	28 Easy Grammar: Review for final exam Class Awards: 10:20 Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: pg. 169-171 Bring HISTORY textbook and brown Ancient World book (if you have that one too) to school!	29 Easy Grammar EXAM #5: Exam is cumulative; Focus is on Adjectives Work Due Today: Easy Grammar: Study for Final Exam	30 Work Due Today:	31 Work Due Today:

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