1. 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

2. 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

3. 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 in Unit One Vocabulary Packet

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. August 25, 2016 Learning Targets Bellringer: Pick up the document on the back table-answer questions (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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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).

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.
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I can continue to develop my essay.
HW: Complete vocabulary page 33- Choosing the right word

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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

22. September 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

23. 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

24. September 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

25. 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

26. ****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

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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!!!!***

31. 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.!!!!***

32. 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.!!!!***

33. October 17, 2016 Learning Target Bell Ringer: Take out vocabulary 4 packet and read the vocabulary and definitions for numbers
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.

34. 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
Why do the rules of language matter?
What does it take to communicate clearly in my writing/speaking?

35. Complete the following Grammar Bytes Exercise on the below links:
ce_skills/exercises/ch16/p4exi.htm
modifiers1.html
HW: Synonyms and Antonyms page 55 of your vocabulary packet 4.