Sept 21

Today, we did a bell ringer to start reviewing for units 1-3 test, which we then took! Next, we podded (?) to discuss "Roman Fever" close readings. For homework, write your vocab sentences, using sp# 4 in three of the sentences. Due tomorrow!

Sept 18

We skipped bell ringer today (which made you all cry). We used the CPS to examine 10 vocab sentences and determine if the poss vs. plural rules were correct. We then took Vocab 3 Quiz. We also highlighted words from Units 1-3 that still needed studied because we have a TEST covering all three on MONDAY. Finally, we discussed "Roman Fever."

Sept 17

We did a bell ringer that had you write vocab sentences with poss vs plural. We then put them on the board to review. We also discussed "Roman Fever." Essays due.

Sept 16

Today, we did a bell ringer, which we shared on the board. We then covered the possessive vs. plural rules as well as the "John and I" vs. "John and me" rules. Finally, we modeled the reading/notes from the story, which you can fix tonight. Don't forget that your essays are due tomorrow by 3!

Sept 15

Although you missed me...you worked on the following assignments: edited and corrected vocab sentences, read "Roman Fever" and took notes on characters and on close-reading (10 notations), and a bell ringer.

Sept 11

Today we did a bell ringer, reviewed words, took a vocab quiz, and discussed the novel.

Sept 10

We met in pairs to "improve" sentences and place them on the board. We then went over Fatal Errors and Mla format for the essay, discussed the novel some more, and read blogs to review vocab. We have a vocab quiz tomorrow!

Sept 9

Today, we did a bell ringer using sentence pattern #2. We placed the sentences on the board and discussed them. Then, we reviewed essay parts and discussed the essay due next Thursday. Finally, we analyzed more of the novel. Don't forget to blog!

p.s. WE NEED TO GO OVER FATAL ERRORS TOMORROW...SOMEONE REMIND ME!!!

Sept 8

Today we rocked it out with a bell ringer! Then we did peer feedback on vocabulary sentences and wrote some on the board (adding adjectives). Finally, we discussed some more of the novel. A blog is posted and is due on Thursday!

Sept 2

We completed a bell ringer, then met with a partner to share. With that same partner, we worked on vocab sentence corrections, then wrote mock quiz sentences on the board that we used clickers to answer. Finally, we spent the remainder of class finishing our close readings.

Sept 1

Today, we offered peer feedback on vocabulary sentences and submitted the "improved" sentences. We worked on the close readings for the rest of the block. Tomorrow, we will work on vocabulary, spend some time on close readings, and begin reporting out close readings! See ya...

Aug 31

Today we started class with a bell ringer, which can be found on the website. We then covered sentence pattern #1 and vocabulary unit #1 (writing one-word antonyms in our binders). Finally, we finished doing a close reading of the first chapter of the novel and assigned sections of the book to various groups. Homework tonight is to write 20 vocab sentences, using pattern #1 for five of them.