August 11, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Pick up a Syllabus from the back table, read it and be ready to discuss and or ask questions. Topic: Turning Over a New Leaf I can write two goals and explain how I will accomplish them for my leaf activity 2. I can explain how I will achieve each goal Hw: Get Supplies and Bring Picture

August 15, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Pick up Your Vocabulary Unit One Packet 1. Begin to study the words and complete the exercises on pages 24-25 2.I can define new vocabulary words 3. I can complete the sentence, synonyms and Antonyms exercises

August 16, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer/Do Nows: GO TO YOUR DESK, On Your Do Now Sheet on Tuesday-Write grammar- shirt Parts of Speech. Next, cut out your parts of speech and glue/tape it on your Grammar T-Shirt Vocabulary Work Time with a Partner Informative Pre-Assessment HW: Complete pages 26-27 in Unit One Vocabulary Packet

August 17, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: GO TO YOUR DESK, Today, Use the back of your Parts of Speech grammar t-shirt to complete BEllringer Verb-Write a sentence using an action verb related to sports. Ex: The linebacker tackled his opponent. Noun-Write a sentence about an important person in your life. Ex: My Nana is an awesome granny, because she buys me clothes. Adjective-Write a sentence describing an animal and or your pet. My playful and cute dog, Jazzy, loves to chase cats. Adverb-Write a sentence that describes you doing something with ending in ly (Ex: I frequently complete my homework assignments.) ***YOU MAY NOT USE THE EXAMPLES PROVIDED FOR YOUR BELLRINGER SENTENCES**** Topic: Informative Pre-Assessment Check vocabulary pages 26 and 27

August 18, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Today, Pick up a New T-Shirt-Parts of Speech Sentences Write a sentence using the following parts of speech: Pronoun, Preposition, Conjunction and Interjection Topic: I can complete Vocabulary Activities in the Packet What are text structures? I can read the 10 passages and identify the text structure and write the information on the “Text Structure Workmat” HW: Study for your vocabulary test

August 19, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Take out vocabulary Packet and study for quiz (1-10 vocabulary) Topic: Vocabulary Quiz One and check it Group Text Structure Activity Text Structure Workmat (use the correct graphic organizer to portray text structure)

August 23, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up Grammar T-Shirt on the back table and Write the following three sentences and underline the SUBJECTS in each sentence: 1. Plants and animals fascinate me. Campers, bikers, or hikers easily pick up poison ivy. Poison ivy creeps along the ground or climbs trees. LT: I can identify text structures in several different reading passages HW: Study vocabulary words and check answers on page 23 and 24

August 24, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: On the back of your T-shirt from yesterday, Write the following sentences and underline the verbs. I saw that movie last week. First, however, you must be able to carry a heavy pack long distances over mountain trails. I enjoy soccer and love basketball. LT: I can read several passages and identify the text structure on my formative assessment. I can identify main ideas and topic sentences in reading passages 1-4. HW: Study Vocabulary

August 25, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up the document on the back table-answer questions 11-15 (YOU CAN WRITE ON THIS PAPER) LT: I can check and discuss passages and their text structure from my formative assessment. I can identify main ideas and topic sentences in reading passages 1-4. I can check the vocabulary activities HW: Study Vocabulary

August 26, 2016 Learning Targets Bell ringer: Study for vocabulary quiz I can demonstrate my knowledge of sadlier vocabulary on my quiz. I can analyze a short video clip of Harry Potter and identify the cause/effect text structures. I can begin the compare/contrast reading activities and complete the rest for homework. HW: Compare/Contrast Reading Activities and Questions

I can complete a word square for each of my words. August 29, 2016 Learning Targets Bell ringer: Pick up Vocabulary Unit 2 and start reading the definitions I can complete a word square for each of my words. I can reread and discuss the compare contrast essays and share my written response with a partner. I can rewrite my response using transitional words.

August 30, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up 3 August 30, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up 3.8 Paragraph-read and complete it. I can reread and discuss the compare contrast essays and share my written response with a partner. With a partner, I can complete compare contrast activities to help me prepare for my informative writing. HW: Unit 2 vocabulary-Due Thursday

August 31, 2016 Learning Targets-Pick up a grammar T-Shirt and identify the underlined word as an adjective or adverb by circling the correct word. I conference with a peer/teacher in order to understand my score on the Industrial Revolution writing response. With a partner, I can complete compare contrast activities to help me prepare for my informative writing. HW: Unit 2 vocabulary-Due Thursday Complete the compare/contrast multiple choice (if didn’t finish in class).

September 1, 2016 Learning Targets Bell ringer: Take out your vocabulary words and study them. Also, take out your homework. I can improve my communication skills by increasing my knowledge of vocabulary. I can read a descriptive text structure passage-“ An End to Saturday Mail.” I can complete the text structure questions associated with descriptive text structure. HW: Study your vocabulary words

Share topic with teacher HW: Read Grammar Cheat Sheet Three September 8 , 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Look at the board to see if your name is on the add list, also take out any Missing Work you owe me. I can use “Planning the Essay” document to organize my writing for my informational piece. Share topic with teacher HW: Read Grammar Cheat Sheet Three

September 9, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up the Bait Me In Fish Document and write your thesis statement for your Informative Essay. I can write a thesis statement that creates a “roadmap” for my Informative Essay. Preview a Thesis Statement YouTube Video I can utilize my “Planning the Essay” document to organize my writing for my informational piece. Peer/Teacher Conferencing HW: Read Grammar Cheat Sheet Three

https://connect.bgreen.kyschools.us/port al/webclient/views/index.html September 12, 2016 Learning Targets Bell ringer: Pick up Vocabulary 2 Packet and start reading the definitions for number 11-20 I can research credible sources to utilize for my informative writing essay. https://connect.bgreen.kyschools.us/port al/webclient/views/index.html I can continue to develop my essay. HW: Complete vocabulary page 33- Choosing the right word

September 13, 2016 Learning Targets: Bell Ringer: Pick up introduction sheet from the back table and read it. LT: I can research credible sources to utilize for my informative writing essay. I can write an informative essay. HW: Complete vocabulary page 33-Choosing the Right Word

September 14, 2016 Learning Targets: Bell Ringer: Take out your fish and other notes for informative essays. LT: I can research credible sources to utilize for my informative writing essay. I can write an informative essay. HW: Complete vocabulary page 33-Choosing the Right Word

September 15, 2016 Learning Target: Pick up the document Introductory Paragraph Reflections and read it. LT: I can check my understanding of vocabulary unit 2 (11-20). I can research credible sources to utilize for my informative writing essay. I can write an informative essay. HW: Study for vocabulary test and work on introductory and body 1 paragraphs.

September 16, 2016 Learning Target: Pick up the document Paragraph One Reflections and read it and Study for your vocabulary quiz LT: I can demonstrate my understanding of vocabulary unit 2 (11-20) on my quiz. LT: I can research credible sources to utilize for my informative writing essay (ONLY 7TH AND 8TH PERIODS). I can write an informative essay. HW: Complete Introductory Paragraph and Paragraph One

September 19 2016 Learning Targets: Pick up Unit 3 Vocabulary and beginning Reading the words and Definitions LT: I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections in order to improve my introductory and body one paragraphs. Hw: Vocabulary Unit 3 packet and revise introductory and body paragraphs

September 20, 2016 Learning Targets: Bell Ringer: Pick up the Sentence Types Document and read it. LT: I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections in order to improve my introductory and body one paragraphs. Hw: Complete the last power point slide about Identify the Sentence Types as: Simple, Compound, complex or compound- complex Vocabulary Unit 3 packet and revise introductory and body paragraphs

September 21-22 Learning Targets: Bellringer: Pick up a grammar T-Shirt and write a paragraph using various sentence patterns. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections in order to improve my introductory and body one paragraphs. Hw: Study for Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz tomorrow work on completing Body paragraph 2-3

September 26, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Study for Vocabulary Quiz Take Vocabulary Quiz (4 and 5th) Work on the rest of Vocabulary Words (11-20) HW: Work on Essay

****6th, 7th and 8th Period will take vocabulary quiz today September 26, 2016 Learning Target: Take out vocabulary Packet 3: Study vocabulary words 11-20 I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections in order to improve my introductory and body one paragraphs. HW: I can complete the rest of Vocabulary Packet for Unit 3-Due on Thursday ****6th, 7th and 8th Period will take vocabulary quiz today

September 28 Learning Targets: Bell Ringer: Take out your informative writing piece and ALL of your reflections…. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections for my writing piece I can complete the Fall Writing Assignments. HW: I can complete the rest of Vocabulary Packet for Unit 3-Due on Thursday Also Complete the Fall Writing Assignment

October 10, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Pick up Vocabulary Packet 4 and read words and definitions. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can engage in self and peer reflections for my writing piece HW: Completing Sentences for Week A- They have been circled for you.

October 11, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Take out your vocabulary homework-page 54-55y Packet 4 and read words and definitions. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can make revisions and or engage in self and peer reflections for my writing piece HW: Synonyms and Antonyms- page 55 Week A- They have been circled for you.

October 12, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Pick Up Dangling Modifier document and read it. Also, take out your Vocabulary Homework page 55. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can make revisions and or engage in self and peer reflections for my writing piece HW: Choosing the Right Word- page 56 Week A- They have been circled for you. ***COMPLETE YOUR ESSAY!!!!***

October 13, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Take out your Vocabulary Homework page 56. I can write an informative/explanatory essay creating cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can make revisions and or engage in self and peer reflections for my writing piece HW: Vocabulary in Context- page 57 Week A- They have been circled for you. ***Print out your essay.!!!!***

October 14, 2016 Learning Target Bellringer: Take out your Vocabulary Homework page 57. Also, study be prepared to take Unit 4.1 Vocabulary Quiz. I can print out my informative/explanatory essay, which I used cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. I can demonstrate my knowledge of vocabulary words on 4.1 quiz. Read “Tech Trash and use PED ***Print out your essay.!!!!***

October 17, 2016 Learning Target Bell Ringer: Take out vocabulary 4 packet and read the vocabulary and definitions for numbers 11-20. I can print out my informative/explanatory essay, which I used cohesion of relationships among ideas by applying various text structures. Discuss “Tech Trash and use PED Dangling or Misplaced Modifier Pre-Test GO TO my website and click on left side-7th grade language arts then underneath announcements…take the pretest numbers one through 10.

October 18, 2016 Learning Target Bell Ringer: Take out vocabulary 4 packet and be ready to check answers. Check Completing Sentences page 54 of homework. Dangling or Misplaced Modifier Pre-Test-check Grammar bytes- Take Notes on Rules of Dangling/Misplace Modifiers: Anything that you don’t understand…. And that is not already on your handout http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/misplacedmodifier.pdf http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/danglingmodifier.pdf http://www.chompchomp.com/handouts/modifierrules.pdf Why do the rules of language matter? What does it take to communicate clearly in my writing/speaking?

Complete the following Grammar Bytes Exercise on the below links: http://chompchomp.com/modifiers01/modifiers01.htm http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/senten ce_skills/exercises/ch16/p4exi.htm http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/writing-dangling- modifiers1.html HW: Synonyms and Antonyms page 55 of your vocabulary packet 4.