HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide: Exercise 15 tonight
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Visit the "Opposing Viewpoints" database on www.ipswichschools.org to browse a topic for your next persuasive essay. Topic and thesis statements are due tomorrow.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will look at your MCAS commendation and needs codes for "My Mom" this week.
3. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide due tomorrow with quiz.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Use the MCAS Scoring Guide to evaluate "My Mom".
4. Finish your summary sentence for Reading Minute (A block excluded)
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUGS Study Guide due tomorrow with quiz.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Use the MCAS Scoring Guide to evaluate "My Mom".
4. Finish your summary sentence for Reading Minute (A block excluded)
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Common and Proper Adjectives. Be sure your MUGS Study Guide is prepared for Friday's MUGS quiz day.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Common and Proper Adjectives. Be sure your MUGS Study Guide is prepared for Friday's MUGS quiz day.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: semi colons, infinitive verbs
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Finish Fry Challenge #3: answer comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary questions, write both personal reponses, use answer key in Mrs. Smith's room to make your fractions, plot your data on your graphs, and draw a conclusion about your reading ability (how's your balance looking?)
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. Due to technical problems with our network server, my ability to update MMS during the school day has been limited. Please do not worry if you see missing grades for work you completed... my pile has been growing, and I have grades to enter (hopefully tomorrow after school, provided the Internet is functioning properly).
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: semi colons, infinitive verbs
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Finish Fry Challenge #3: answer comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary questions, write both personal reponses, use answer key in Mrs. Smith's room to make your fractions, plot your data on your graphs, and draw a conclusion about your reading ability (how's your balance looking?)
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. Due to technical problems with our network server, my ability to update MMS during the school day has been limited. Please do not worry if you see missing grades for work you completed... my pile has been growing, and I have grades to enter (hopefully tomorrow after school, provided the Internet is functioning properly).
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Verb Forms A & B
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. There is an increase in the amount of student work being submitted without student names. When you fail to identify yourself, your work lands in my "no name" folder. As a result, that student earns a zero for the assignment. I am not an investigator. My job is to improve the quality of instruction, not track down students who have bad habits.
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Verb Forms A & B
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. There is an increase in the amount of student work being submitted without student names. When you fail to identify yourself, your work lands in my "no name" folder. As a result, that student earns a zero for the assignment. I am not an investigator. My job is to improve the quality of instruction, not track down students who have bad habits.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1.Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Study the annotation codes on the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
5. Write a grammatically-correct, friendly fortune cookie message for Mrs. Smith. Please identify the HEART and RECTANGLE.
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1.Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Study the annotation codes on the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
5. Write a grammatically-correct, friendly fortune cookie message for Mrs. Smith. Please identify the HEART and RECTANGLE.
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2010
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide must be completed for tomorrow's quiz.
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Highlight the key "quality indicator" words that distinguish the scores (1-6) for Topic Development.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide must be completed for tomorrow's quiz.
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Highlight the key "quality indicator" words that distinguish the scores (1-6) for Topic Development.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Using the Right Word
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
4. Study this week's Word Attack list for Monday's quiz: CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Using the Right Word
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
4. Study this week's Word Attack list for Monday's quiz: CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Misplaced Modifiers A
2. MUG Art: Illustrate the misplaced modifier sentence you picked from Mrs. Smith's tiger bag. Use computer paper, colored pencil or markers. Make sure you write the erroneous sentence on your poster, then write your edited/corrected version somewhere on your poster.
3. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
5. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Misplaced Modifiers A
2. MUG Art: Illustrate the misplaced modifier sentence you picked from Mrs. Smith's tiger bag. Use computer paper, colored pencil or markers. Make sure you write the erroneous sentence on your poster, then write your edited/corrected version somewhere on your poster.
3. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
5. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
Friday, October 14, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. Study for Monday's Word Attack (Sub-, Super-, Sur-) quiz.
2. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
1. Study for Monday's Word Attack (Sub-, Super-, Sur-) quiz.
2. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due tomorrow: "School Uniforms"
Be sure to use one of the four conclusion techniques we practiced in today's class
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Be sure to use one of the four conclusion techniques we practiced in today's class
- Restate the thesis in different words
- Review the main points
- Connect to reader's experience or life
- Memorable comment or question
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Lottery tomorrow! Come to class prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2012
HOMEWORK:
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due Friday: "School Uniforms"
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Come to class on Friday prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Friday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Pomodori fundraiser tonight to benefit Tiger Tots Learning Center. Please grab a ticket from Mrs. Smith or Mr. Hurley and present it with your order at Pomodori until 9 p.m. tonight!
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due Friday: "School Uniforms"
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Come to class on Friday prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Friday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Pomodori fundraiser tonight to benefit Tiger Tots Learning Center. Please grab a ticket from Mrs. Smith or Mr. Hurley and present it with your order at Pomodori until 9 p.m. tonight!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. No MUGs this week. :(
2. Word Attack: Sub- / Super-, Sur-
Be ready for quiz on Monday, October 17.
3. Essay, Vomit, Outline due Friday:
1. No MUGs this week. :(
2. Word Attack: Sub- / Super-, Sur-
Be ready for quiz on Monday, October 17.
3. Essay, Vomit, Outline due Friday:
- Topic: School Uniforms
- Thesis: School uniforms are a great/terrible idea.
- Be sure to present an introduction technique, thesis at end of intro, transition words and phrases, powerful title.
- No MUG errors!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. Word Attack Quiz on Tuesday: Tri- Quad-
2. Twenty-Minute Habit
3. We will continue to our boys vs girls introduction paragraph contest on Tuesday.
Enjoy a gorgeous long weekend with those you love.
1. Word Attack Quiz on Tuesday: Tri- Quad-
2. Twenty-Minute Habit
3. We will continue to our boys vs girls introduction paragraph contest on Tuesday.
Enjoy a gorgeous long weekend with those you love.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs Week #4: Study guide due for entry to quiz tomorrow.
2. Word Attack: Tri- and Quad- quiz on Tuesday.
3. Please choose any topic and extend it into a thesis statement. Next, write FIVE introduction paragraphs (each paragraph should end with the same thesis) to prove that you can use each introduction technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Please note: I am not asking you to write five full essays. I am asking you to brainstorm five different ways you could open the same essay.
4. Twenty-minute habit!
1. MUGs Week #4: Study guide due for entry to quiz tomorrow.
2. Word Attack: Tri- and Quad- quiz on Tuesday.
3. Please choose any topic and extend it into a thesis statement. Next, write FIVE introduction paragraphs (each paragraph should end with the same thesis) to prove that you can use each introduction technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Please note: I am not asking you to write five full essays. I am asking you to brainstorm five different ways you could open the same essay.
4. Twenty-minute habit!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
HOMEWORK: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
1. MUG Week #4 practice in study guide:
- Subject Verb Agreement G
- Subject Verb Agreement using singular subjects
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. F Block only: Start drafting your FIVE introduction paragraphs showing each technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Powerful Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Important Reminders:
- Good teachers do not assign homework just to keep you busy; good teachers assign homework as an opportunity to practice important skills. If you do not complete your homework, you are preventing yourself from mastering the skills I am trying to teach you.
- Since we often use homework assignments for in-class activities, your choice to not complete homework leaves you unprepared for class. Additionally, your choice to not complete homework also hurts the learning of your peers.
My job is to design and teach lessons.
Your job is to be prepared and participate.
I'm doing MY job.
Do YOUR job.
- Subject Verb Agreement G
- Subject Verb Agreement using singular subjects
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. F Block only: Start drafting your FIVE introduction paragraphs showing each technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Powerful Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Important Reminders:
- Good teachers do not assign homework just to keep you busy; good teachers assign homework as an opportunity to practice important skills. If you do not complete your homework, you are preventing yourself from mastering the skills I am trying to teach you.
- Since we often use homework assignments for in-class activities, your choice to not complete homework leaves you unprepared for class. Additionally, your choice to not complete homework also hurts the learning of your peers.
My job is to design and teach lessons.
Your job is to be prepared and participate.
I'm doing MY job.
Do YOUR job.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
1. MUG Week #4 practice in study guide: (Revising Wordy Sentences)
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. Transitions Practice: Write a composition (personal memory) that includes at least 15 transitions words or phrases from the transitions bible Mrs. Smith gave in class last week.
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. Transitions Practice: Write a composition (personal memory) that includes at least 15 transitions words or phrases from the transitions bible Mrs. Smith gave in class last week.
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