Wednesday/Thursday, April 24/25, 2019

Announcements and Reminders Wednesday/Thursday, April 24/25, 2019:           April 24  Alpine Days          Please check the bottom basket for work returned.   Some students need to finish their short answer packets from the debate.

Targets for Today: I can write complete sentences. I can correct run-on sentences. I can find the main idea/central idea in a paragraph or article or other passage.

Today’s  Agenda Wednesday/Thursday, April 24/25, 2019: Run-On Sentences Complete both sides of the handout. Why?   Communicate! Communicate clearly! Communicate precisely!  Without punctuation or capitalization:  winston is one of the most laid-back people i know he is tall and slim with black hair and he always wears a t-shirt and black jeans his jeans have holes in them and his baseball boots are scruffy too he usually sits at the back of the class and he often seems to be asleep however when the exam results are given out he always gets an "A" i don't think hes as lazy as he appears to be Ways to repair run-on sentences: comma, conjunction:   , and  semi-colon      . . . ; . . . period, capitalization  The monster broke through the wall afraid for his life, Joe ran out of the house. The monster broke through the wall.   Afraid for his life, Joe ran out of the house. Main Idea/ Clues for Finding the Topic and Main Idea Main Idea?    Central Idea?     Overall Idea? What is the author trying to say? Find the topic/subject of the paragraph or passage or article. Check out the title. Check headings, subheadings Check illustrations, captions repeated words synonyms pronouns What is the author saying about the topic? Main Idea It will include     the topic and       the idea the author wants you to learn about the topic. It will NOT be a question.  It will be a complete statement. It will be broad enough to cover the big idea(s) in the chapter. It will be narrow enough so it's NOT including things that are not in the chapter. It will NOT include your own opinions about the chapter. Book Groups: A2 Refugee  -- five groups 1.     S, Cala 2.     W, Cameron 3.     S, Joseph 4.     R, Brynli       5.     J, Jared     6.     L, Brynnly 7.     G, Devin 8.  J, Lillian  .   9.  J, Anthony 10.  C,  Christian 11.  L, Charlie 12.  J, McKayla 13.  S, Timothy 14.  H, Rachel 15.  B, Jose 16.  T, Soren  17.  B, Eleanor 18. P, Kaden   19,  S, Manuel  20, H, Trenton 21. S, Tanner  Mississippi Trial – two groups G, Robyn R, Madison L, Ariana W, Abigail C, Vanessa A, Hannah C, Sophie B, Nikolas A, Bryant A Long Walk to Water – one group W, Jace T, Sara J, Rachael B, Quintin M, Loretta How much can you read in 10 minutes? Time yourself. Group -- not slowest or fastest. Resist getting more than a couple of pages ahead of your group.  Have another book on hand if you are the type of person who gets ahead. Set up your calendars. Pencil in pages-- that may change. You may bring treats for your group.    Everyone should take a turn.  Please remember, no homemade treats. Record your  Thinking         Questions         Ah-Ha's!  Bring at least one comment and one question to your group.    Thought Log writing for 1st meeting:  1. Who’s here, how are they connected, and what are they like?  2. What kind of place is this?  3. What’s the trouble?       B5 Refugee 1.     B. Nevaeh 2.     B. Benjamin 3.     B. Brielle 4.     B. Bryce 5.     P. Alex  * 6.     F. Ava 7.     H. Evan 8.     H. Henry 9.     J. Ellie      W. Kaylee * 10.  P. Grant 11.  S. Emely 12.  P. Jadelyn * 13.  S. Sullivan 14.  S. Jared 15.  S. Boston 16.  G. Jordan * 17.  D. Benjamin 18.  P. Cason Mississippi Trial F. Adam G. Joseph J. Lincoln L. Ryker S. Steven W. Hunter K. Brooklyn * L. Katie * M. Ridge* S. Abram * A Long Walk to Water J. Madelyn M. Nikyla T. Hannah W. Madison Record your  Thinking         Questions         Ah-Ha's!  Bring at least one comment and one question to your group.    Thought Log writing for 1st meeting:  1. Who’s here, how are they connected, and what are they like?  2. What kind of place is this?  3. What’s the trouble?   B6 Refugee  A. Angelina B. Annie B. Luke B. Mikiah G. David C. Noelle B. Bailee H. Jane J. Blake M.Joseph M. Erick P. Samuel P. Aidan S. Trey S. Logan T. Nolan V. Kenadee W. Emerie W. Jordan Y. Tayden* Mississippi Trial C. Chandler C. Chesney M. Benjamin W. Evan J. Emma B. Aiden* M. Thomas*    A Long Walk to Water A. Killian E. Lex W. Easton C. Emma* S. Rebecca* B. Allen* H. Carson* H. Tayson* How much can you read in 10 minutes? Time yourself. Group -- not slowest or fastest. Resist getting more than a couple of pages ahead of your group.  Have another book on hand if you are the type of person who gets ahead. Set up your calendars. Pencil in pages-- that may change. You may bring treats for your group.    Everyone should take a turn.  Please remember, no homemade treats. Record your  Thinking         Questions         Ah-Ha's!  Bring at least one comment and one question to your group.    Thought Log writing for 1st meeting:  1. Who’s here, how are they connected, and what are they like?  2. What kind of place is this?  3. What’s the trouble?   On the back of your calendar, write down one Question and one Comment you have about the reading you just did.  When you are ready, get together with your group to discuss your questions and comments.  On the back of your calendar, write down one Question and one Comment you have about the reading you just did.  When you are ready, get together with your group to discuss your questions and comments.

If You Were Absent:

Vocabulary:

Help and Enrichment  https://hip-books.com/teachers/writing-about-reading/adjectives/

For Later -- Look ahead

Cumulative Adjectives just pile up.
It would sound strange 
to put "and" between them
or to reverse them.
They do not need 
commas between them.

Coordinate Adjectives 
are Equal.
You could use "and" 
between them.
You could reverse them.
Place commas 
between them.

Coordinate Adjectives and The Royal Order of Adjectives

Monday/Tuesday, April 22/23, 2019

Announcements and Reminders: Happy Earth Day!  April 22, 2019     April 23 and 24  - Alpine Days  -- Track and Field at MVHS    Our ELA Rise Test will be on May 2-3 and 6-7.         You can find a question sampler             at https://utportal.questarai.com/     On Monday, May 6, we will go to a different lunch schedule for Mondays.  Lunch for all will be at 1:15.

Targets for Today: I know how to navigate the RISE State Test, and can show what I know about reading informational texts.  I can select a book for a book group.

Today’s  Agenda: B5 -- Please complete the evaluation for Mrs. Hilton.  Hand it in. Pull out your composition book -- for the testing ticket.  Write down your computer number. Take your testing ticket and a pencil to lab 205. Sit in your assigned seat. You will log onto the computer with rise risetesting Take a benchmark test to practice for the state testing and to help us know what we need to review before the test. Informational Reading  Scoring:  4 points: appropriate behavior during and after testing, following instructions after.  3 points: appropriate behavior during testing, quiet after but not following directions.  2 points: disruptive after.  1 point: disruptive during  None of the above scores may be made up.  0 points: absent -- may make up points by arranging a time to take the test. Test-taking hints:   Carefully read the directions.  Read the passages provided -- use both skim and scan and careful reading.  (Consider the time you have for testing.)   Read the questions, including directions all the answers.   After you have answered all of the questions, review your answers before you end the test.   After the test -- All classes:   1. Pick a book for book groups.   Go to Canvas:  "Pick a Book for Book Groups"  Read/Listen/View, and then using the text box provided, list the books in order for the ones you would most like to read.   You need to click on "Submit Assignment" to open the text box.   If you don't have time after the test, do this as homework.  2. If you still have time,  start writing your reflection on The Giver/What Makes Life Meaningful?

If You Were Absent: See above.  Arrange a time to take the benchmark test or complete the alternate assignment available on Canvas.

Vocabulary:

Help and Enrichment

Happy Easter!

Thursday/Friday, April 1819, 2019

Announcements and Reminders:                                        The 18th is Poem in National Poem in My Pocket Day!   Bring a poem in your pocket for some extra credit from Ms. Dorsey -- April 18 and 19.

Targets for Today: I can present my part of  a debate, using information from the novel The Giver, using careful reasoning, and working cooperatively with a partner.

Today’s  Agenda: Prepare for the debate. Revised Giver SA (4).docx Present the Debate -- Great job, students! Today was Mrs. Hilton's last day, so we saw her off with a "soda pop party."

If You Were Absent:

Vocabulary:

Help and Enrichment

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