ELA Week of 1/22/18 Mrs. Weaver

Monday bell ringer On your half page write the errors correctly. You should have 10! Don’t forget your name. In January 1929, Dorothy Eustis established The Seeing Eye, the first American training school for dogs' and there blind owner's. An experienced breeder, Eustis had already trained german shepherds to serve army and police units across Europe. Soon Dorothy started a school in Germany that trained dogs to assist blind veterans she new they could be used to aid others too. The schools first canine helper was appropriately name buddy!

Answer In January 1929, Dorothy Eustis established The Seeing Eye, the first American training school for dogs and their blind owners. An experienced breeder, Eustis had already trained German shepherds to serve army and police units across Europe. Soon Dorothy started a school in Germany that trained dogs to assist blind veterans. She knew they could be used to aid others too. The school's first canine helper was appropriately named Buddy.

Close reader 1. Read the autobiography pg. 91-96 (pg. 89-96 other classes) As you read: Follow the close read directions. Define the vocabulary in the margins. Answer the questions. *Discuss the discussion questions with your team.

Tone, mood, and setting Click here for the lesson!

TUESDAY BELL RINGER Use the context clues for the underlined word: Sophia organized a surprise vacation for her husband, Phil. She chose Italy as their destination. When her husband saw their hotel, he said, “This place is exquisite. Every surface shines!” Sophia flashed a broad smile. “That smile is exquisite, too,” Phil said. What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you. A. Expensive B. Beautiful C. Tidy D. Chaotic

Watch the video! Midnight Ride Who was Paul revere? Watch the video! Midnight Ride

“fate of a nation was riding that night” Pg. 288 1 2 Study the illustrations. What does each illustration portray? Cite specific lines from the poem to support what the illustrations portray in regards to characters, setting, and plot. For example: Illustration 1 – setting line 9 “Of the North Church tower…” 3 4 6 5 7

AUDIO OF MIDNIGHT RIDE BY PAUL REVERE Listen here!

WEDNESDAY BELL RINGER Use the context clues for the underlined word: Rudy was determined to plant her garden in one afternoon. She had chosen to start with eight vegetables. She was diligent, stopping only to drink water. By dinnertime, she was finished. She told her family that in a few weeks, they’d be eating vegetables grown in their backyard. What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you. A. Persistent B. Tidy C. Tired D. Expensive

AUDIO OF MIDNIGHT RIDE BY PAUL REVERE Listen here!

Comprehension test Open book and notes. You may not use the book or notes for the vocabulary questions. Your written response must restate the question, state the answer, and support the answer using 2 details from the text. See below for how I will grade it. Restating the question – 1 pt. Answer – 1 pt. 2 Details from the text– 2 pts. Conventions (spelling, punctuation, & capitals) – 1 pt. When finished: Read a book if all of the above is done.

Have out your book for quarter 3 and begin reading!!! DEAR TIME Have out your book for quarter 3 and begin reading!!! Remember: I must approve the book. You are excepted to finish the book before the end of the quarter. You will have a book report on the book.

Thursday bell ringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: Tim was preparing to leave for summer camp. For the camper’s safety, the camp had to urge all campers to get certain shots, so Tim went to the doctor. He also had to buy a sleeping bag and some mosquito spray. What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you. A. Suggest B. Trick C. Ask D. Force

Imagery and symbols Symbols Imagery

The ROAD NOT TAKEN BY ROBERT FROST PG. 281 1. Identify the rhyme scheme of the first stanza. 2. Identify the plot: -Setting -Characters -Problem -Resolution 3. Identify the theme of the poem

FRIDAY BELL Ringer Using one of the words included in our bell ringers this week, write a sentence to show me you know the meaning of at least 1 of these words. (You can write a sentence for each at 1 extra point per correct sentence.) You must have a complete sentence with proper conventions. Exquisite (adjective) Diligent (adjective) Urge (verb)

Comprehension test Open book and notes. You may not use the book or notes for the vocabulary questions. Your written response must restate the question, state the answer, and support the answer using 2 details from the text. See below for how I will grade it. Restating the question – 1 pt. Answer – 1 pt. 2 Details from the text– 2 pts. Conventions (spelling, punctuation, & capitals) – 1 pt. When finished: Create a narrative speech about a guiding principal in your life. Read a book if all of the above is done.