Language Arts Quick Hits
* Stomach Flu - Parents, please be aware that there is a very bad stomach flu virus going around the school - as many of you may already know. This particular virus is known to survive on hard surfaces for up to 15 hours. Please remind and encourage your child to wash their hands and be alert of students who are not feeling well. Students who have experienced this virus are typically effected between 24-48 hours.
* Report Cards - Grades have been finalized for first trimester report cards - all grades going forward will be for the second trimester.
* DLP - we began class with our DLPs - ask them about the Far Side!
* Vocabulary - I checked to make sure sure students completed yesterdays vocabulary in their notebooks. We then reviewed the definitions and used the words in everyday or common use examples. Vocabulary words and definitions are listed below. Remember: Vocabulary Quiz on Friday 12/3!
* Homework: Sleep Tight Worksheet - students read for details using reading material as well as tables and graphs. Students were given in time in class and allowed to work with a partner to complete a majority, if not the entire, assignment. Students read a short paragraph on the health benefits of sleep and then charted their own sleep patterns. We will review this as a group tomorrow. I'm sorry, but I do not have a PDF of this assignment.
* Homework: "My Most Memorable Holiday Moment" - students were given most of the second period to do this in class journal assignment. The assignment was a minimum of three (3) paragraphs and asked students to describe in detail their most memorable holiday moment. This could be from any recognized holiday of their choice or could simply be about a moment that occurred because of the vacation time allowed from that holiday. Since we have been reading for details recently, this paper is focusing on descriptive details - specifically using details that involve our senses: touch, taste, smell, see and feel. Students will be reading their 'moments' aloud in class tomorrow and receive extra credit if their moment is typed. I have attached the 'overhead instructions' in this email - however, it is my hope that most were able to complete the writing in class. If you have time, please have them read their paper aloud as a proofing technique. Have them rewrite any sentences that begin with 'Then' 'So' or 'Next.'
* Homework: Reading Response entry
Vocabulary
Week 8
1. reflection – an image; representation; counterpart. OR a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
2. regal – befitting or resembling a king; stately, splendid
3. bellow – to emit a hollow, loud, roar or animal like cry
4. incident – an individual occurrence or event, a distinct piece of action
5. abrupt – sudden or unexpected, changing suddenly
6. distress – a state of misfortune, necessity, anxiety or sorrow; physical or mental suffering, trouble
7. fester – to petrify or rot, to form pus
8. deduce – to come to a conclusion from something known or assumed
9. perspective – a point of view, the state of existing in space before the eye
10. striking – noticeable, attractive or impressive
11. incessant – perpetual, unending, constant
12. consequently – as a result of, effect or outcome
13. impatient – not accepting delay, restless
14. peculiar – distinctively strange or odd
15. churlish – rude, mean; difficult to work or deal with
16. extraordinary – beyond what is usual, exceptional in some way or form
17. billiards – a game played on a cloth covered table with a cue and hard or ivory balls
18. facetious – amusing, characterized by a love of joking
19. gait – a manner or walking, stepping or running
20. sympathetic – to feel compassionate or have special understanding of another’s situation
21. hubris – excessive pride or self-confidence, arrogance
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
HOMEWORK - Manatees worksheet, started in class to be completed at home.
Read Hoot in class - I am putting together reading packets for students to take home in order to get through the book more quickly. There is simply too much to cover in class and not enough time to devote to reading - particularly with slower readers. I hope to have these packs done by the end of the week and have told students that they can read the Hoot packets and use that reading for their Reading Responses.
Here are week 7's vocabulary words and definitions:
Vocabulary
Week 7
1. timid – in a way that shows fear or shyness
2. trudge – walk as if tired or with great effort
3. grudgingly – in an unwilling or resentful way
4. tote – to carry or transport
5. omit – to leave out
6. rote – routine, fixed, habitual; as if by memory
7. escort – going with, as a companion; to accompany
8. distract – to draw away or disturb, to interrupt concentration
9. murmur – a low continuous sound, to speak softly
10. fascinate – to arose interest or curiosity, to attract attention
11. recognize – to know and remember
12. prelude – introduction to a main event
13. ratio – the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second
14. evident – easy to see or understand; very clear
15. devour – to eat hungrily, greedily or quickly
16. trot – run in a graceful or light way
17. anxious – full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune
18. custody – keeping or in charge of, guardianship, care
19. bewilder – to confuse or puzzle completely, perplex
20. deranged – to throw into disorder, to make insane
21. pompous – acting overly important or dignified, stuck up
Read Hoot in class - I am putting together reading packets for students to take home in order to get through the book more quickly. There is simply too much to cover in class and not enough time to devote to reading - particularly with slower readers. I hope to have these packs done by the end of the week and have told students that they can read the Hoot packets and use that reading for their Reading Responses.
Here are week 7's vocabulary words and definitions:
Vocabulary
Week 7
1. timid – in a way that shows fear or shyness
2. trudge – walk as if tired or with great effort
3. grudgingly – in an unwilling or resentful way
4. tote – to carry or transport
5. omit – to leave out
6. rote – routine, fixed, habitual; as if by memory
7. escort – going with, as a companion; to accompany
8. distract – to draw away or disturb, to interrupt concentration
9. murmur – a low continuous sound, to speak softly
10. fascinate – to arose interest or curiosity, to attract attention
11. recognize – to know and remember
12. prelude – introduction to a main event
13. ratio – the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second
14. evident – easy to see or understand; very clear
15. devour – to eat hungrily, greedily or quickly
16. trot – run in a graceful or light way
17. anxious – full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune
18. custody – keeping or in charge of, guardianship, care
19. bewilder – to confuse or puzzle completely, perplex
20. deranged – to throw into disorder, to make insane
21. pompous – acting overly important or dignified, stuck up
Monday, November 16, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS QUICK HITS
· REPORT CARDS - Be aware that it is almost time for report cards – please take a moment to review your student’s grades online and talk to them about low or missing grades. There is still time (depending on the teacher) for students to make up missing work or perhaps some sort of extra credit to bring up grades.
· SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – Starts Tuesday, November 16th in the Commons – students will have the opportunity to buy many of their favorite book titles as well as other interesting publications. Direct any questions to Nancy Gonzalez nanloggon@sbcglobal.net
· Started class with Daily Language Practice (DLPs)
· Administered last week’s vocabulary quiz to students who were absent or at Young Americans.
· Reviewed quiz with remaining students and went over proper use of vocabulary words.
· HOMEWORK – we started this week’s vocabulary in class while I checked notebooks and Reading Responses. This week’s vocabulary words can be found below. Whatever definitions were not completed in class are to be completed tonight for homework. I will be checking definitions tomorrow for a homework grade – this is to encourage students to take advantage of class time and complete work in advance.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Responses (click here to down load a Reading Response) – new Reading Responses were passed out and are to be completed on a nightly basis after reading for approximately 30 min every night. Many students’ grades continue to suffer because they are failing to turn in Reading Responses on time or at all. This daily assignment should not take very long to complete, but I am sensing that many students are trying to fill out the entire booklet on Sunday night – which makes it much more of a burden. These missing assignments add up and have a noticeable negative impact on their grades. NOTE: I am understanding of students busy schedules and simply ask that a parent or guardian provide a note for any missing days in Reading Responses. Students are aware of my policy. Reading Response lose a point for every day late, for each missing day or for lacking a parent/guardian signature.
Vocabulary
Week 7
timid
distract
devour
trudge
murmur
trot
grudgingly
fascinate
anxious
tote
recognize
custody
omit
prelude
bewilder
starvation
ratio
deranged
escort
evident
pompous
·
· REPORT CARDS - Be aware that it is almost time for report cards – please take a moment to review your student’s grades online and talk to them about low or missing grades. There is still time (depending on the teacher) for students to make up missing work or perhaps some sort of extra credit to bring up grades.
· SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – Starts Tuesday, November 16th in the Commons – students will have the opportunity to buy many of their favorite book titles as well as other interesting publications. Direct any questions to Nancy Gonzalez nanloggon@sbcglobal.net
· Started class with Daily Language Practice (DLPs)
· Administered last week’s vocabulary quiz to students who were absent or at Young Americans.
· Reviewed quiz with remaining students and went over proper use of vocabulary words.
· HOMEWORK – we started this week’s vocabulary in class while I checked notebooks and Reading Responses. This week’s vocabulary words can be found below. Whatever definitions were not completed in class are to be completed tonight for homework. I will be checking definitions tomorrow for a homework grade – this is to encourage students to take advantage of class time and complete work in advance.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Responses (click here to down load a Reading Response) – new Reading Responses were passed out and are to be completed on a nightly basis after reading for approximately 30 min every night. Many students’ grades continue to suffer because they are failing to turn in Reading Responses on time or at all. This daily assignment should not take very long to complete, but I am sensing that many students are trying to fill out the entire booklet on Sunday night – which makes it much more of a burden. These missing assignments add up and have a noticeable negative impact on their grades. NOTE: I am understanding of students busy schedules and simply ask that a parent or guardian provide a note for any missing days in Reading Responses. Students are aware of my policy. Reading Response lose a point for every day late, for each missing day or for lacking a parent/guardian signature.
Vocabulary
Week 7
timid
distract
devour
trudge
murmur
trot
grudgingly
fascinate
anxious
tote
recognize
custody
omit
prelude
bewilder
starvation
ratio
deranged
escort
evident
pompous
·
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS QUICK HITS
· Mr. Madel out sick yesterday - Monday (read below for more information)
· Began class with DLPs
· Reviewed this week’s vocabulary words (listed below)
· Passed back last weeks vocabulary quiz and reviewed. (very pleased with results)
· HOMEWORK: Go Bones! Worksheet that continues to review reading for details. (due tomorrow 11/10/2010)
· HOMEWORK: Reading Responses click here to download one (Students do not have to do Monday – if they have already done Monday they are allowed to skip one day this week)
· Vocabulary Quiz this Friday (11/19/2010) – students who will be out of class for Young Americans will have to make up the quiz on Monday (11/22/2010)
· Young American Assembly this Thursday
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please forgive the absence of a Homework Alert yesterday – I was out sick. However, it was business as usual in class. The substitute collected Reading Responses, but did forget to hand out this week’s Reading Response – as a result I gave students reprieve from Monday’s journal entry. However, the rest of the week is to be completed as usual.
Also, this week’s vocabulary words were passed out in class and placed on the overhead as usual. Students were given class time to complete the definitions in class. However, because I was absent and was unable to send a Homework Alert or update my blog I did not give a grade for completed definitions. That said, we will still be having our vocabulary quiz on Friday – those students who will be out of class for the Young American opportunity will have to make up the quiz on Monday.
This week’s vocabulary words and definitions are listed below:
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 6
1. veracity – truthfulness, habitual observance of truth in speech or statement
2. duress - compulsion by threat or force
3. voracious – having a large appetite for something
4. incredulous – not believing, doubting; skeptical
5. feisty - full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited
6. gracious - pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
7. visceral – crude, characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions
8. tenacious – persistent, stubborn; holding fast
9. sensation - a state of feeling excited; feeling or interest caused among a number of persons or throughout a community, as by some rumor or occurrence.
10. gumption - initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness
11. maneuver - an adroit move, skillful proceeding
12. tactile - of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
13. residual - pertaining to the remainder; what remains; leftover.
14. scheme - a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; to plot.
15. scandal – a disgraceful action or circumstance; an offense caused by a fault or misdeed.
16. masquerade – a disguise or false outwards showing
17. listless - having or showing little or no interest in anything; spiritless, indifferent
18. loquacious – characterized by excessive talking; talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering;
19. vortex – a whirling mass of water; something regarded as drawing into its powerful current everything that surrounds it
20. morbid - unwholesomely gloomy; gruesome or grisly
· Mr. Madel out sick yesterday - Monday (read below for more information)
· Began class with DLPs
· Reviewed this week’s vocabulary words (listed below)
· Passed back last weeks vocabulary quiz and reviewed. (very pleased with results)
· HOMEWORK: Go Bones! Worksheet that continues to review reading for details. (due tomorrow 11/10/2010)
· HOMEWORK: Reading Responses click here to download one (Students do not have to do Monday – if they have already done Monday they are allowed to skip one day this week)
· Vocabulary Quiz this Friday (11/19/2010) – students who will be out of class for Young Americans will have to make up the quiz on Monday (11/22/2010)
· Young American Assembly this Thursday
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please forgive the absence of a Homework Alert yesterday – I was out sick. However, it was business as usual in class. The substitute collected Reading Responses, but did forget to hand out this week’s Reading Response – as a result I gave students reprieve from Monday’s journal entry. However, the rest of the week is to be completed as usual.
Also, this week’s vocabulary words were passed out in class and placed on the overhead as usual. Students were given class time to complete the definitions in class. However, because I was absent and was unable to send a Homework Alert or update my blog I did not give a grade for completed definitions. That said, we will still be having our vocabulary quiz on Friday – those students who will be out of class for the Young American opportunity will have to make up the quiz on Monday.
This week’s vocabulary words and definitions are listed below:
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 6
1. veracity – truthfulness, habitual observance of truth in speech or statement
2. duress - compulsion by threat or force
3. voracious – having a large appetite for something
4. incredulous – not believing, doubting; skeptical
5. feisty - full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited
6. gracious - pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
7. visceral – crude, characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions
8. tenacious – persistent, stubborn; holding fast
9. sensation - a state of feeling excited; feeling or interest caused among a number of persons or throughout a community, as by some rumor or occurrence.
10. gumption - initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness
11. maneuver - an adroit move, skillful proceeding
12. tactile - of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
13. residual - pertaining to the remainder; what remains; leftover.
14. scheme - a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; to plot.
15. scandal – a disgraceful action or circumstance; an offense caused by a fault or misdeed.
16. masquerade – a disguise or false outwards showing
17. listless - having or showing little or no interest in anything; spiritless, indifferent
18. loquacious – characterized by excessive talking; talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering;
19. vortex – a whirling mass of water; something regarded as drawing into its powerful current everything that surrounds it
20. morbid - unwholesomely gloomy; gruesome or grisly
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS - QUICK HITS
· Started class with our DLP (Daily Language Practice)
· Collected late work and Reading Responses
· Reviewed yesterdays homework – (Rocks in the Head & Infectious Diseases) – both of these exercises focused on identifying topics, main ideas and supporting details.
· HOMEWORK – Today we continued to work on identifying main ideas vs. supporting ideas. We did two worksheets in class. The first worksheet (Vertebrates) we read aloud and did as a group. It tasked students to identify the main idea, major supporting details and finally minor details that support each of the major details.
· The second worksheet (Turn Up the Power) was distributed and students worked independently to identify these same ideas/details on their own. Students were given 15 minutes of class time to complete both of these sheets – whatever was not finished in class is homework and will be reviewed and collected tomorrow.
· VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW – there is NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - as a result we will be having our vocabulary quiz on Thursday so please help your child prepare a little each night. WORDS and DEFINITIONS can be found below in the body of this email.
· We finished the day with 15 minutes of pleasure reading.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Response entries. Time permitting students are to pleasure read for 20-30 mins a night and record a response of their choice in their Reading Response booklet.
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 5
Chapters 18-21
involuntary - not subject to control of the will
frenzied - feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
extravaganza - a lavish or spectacular show or event
jurisdiction - the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law, an area where the law applies
lustrous - reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
allegation - a statement or accusation a against another person or party
improbable - unlikely to be true or to occur; unlikely but real or true
crackerjack - a person or thing of marked excellence
charitable - full of love for and goodwill toward others
dignitaries - one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of honor
slanderous - the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation
impertinent - given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
withering - acting or serving to cut down or destroy
mutilate(d) - to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
flamboyant - marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
toupee - a wig or section of hair worn to cover a bald spot
melodramatic - appealing to the emotions
tarpon - a large silvery elongate bony fish found in warm waters surrounding North America
rambunctious - marked by uncontrollable exuberance and energy
flagrant - shockingly evident or obvious
fortitude - strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
· Started class with our DLP (Daily Language Practice)
· Collected late work and Reading Responses
· Reviewed yesterdays homework – (Rocks in the Head & Infectious Diseases) – both of these exercises focused on identifying topics, main ideas and supporting details.
· HOMEWORK – Today we continued to work on identifying main ideas vs. supporting ideas. We did two worksheets in class. The first worksheet (Vertebrates) we read aloud and did as a group. It tasked students to identify the main idea, major supporting details and finally minor details that support each of the major details.
· The second worksheet (Turn Up the Power) was distributed and students worked independently to identify these same ideas/details on their own. Students were given 15 minutes of class time to complete both of these sheets – whatever was not finished in class is homework and will be reviewed and collected tomorrow.
· VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW – there is NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - as a result we will be having our vocabulary quiz on Thursday so please help your child prepare a little each night. WORDS and DEFINITIONS can be found below in the body of this email.
· We finished the day with 15 minutes of pleasure reading.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Response entries. Time permitting students are to pleasure read for 20-30 mins a night and record a response of their choice in their Reading Response booklet.
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 5
Chapters 18-21
involuntary - not subject to control of the will
frenzied - feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
extravaganza - a lavish or spectacular show or event
jurisdiction - the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law, an area where the law applies
lustrous - reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
allegation - a statement or accusation a against another person or party
improbable - unlikely to be true or to occur; unlikely but real or true
crackerjack - a person or thing of marked excellence
charitable - full of love for and goodwill toward others
dignitaries - one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of honor
slanderous - the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation
impertinent - given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
withering - acting or serving to cut down or destroy
mutilate(d) - to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
flamboyant - marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
toupee - a wig or section of hair worn to cover a bald spot
melodramatic - appealing to the emotions
tarpon - a large silvery elongate bony fish found in warm waters surrounding North America
rambunctious - marked by uncontrollable exuberance and energy
flagrant - shockingly evident or obvious
fortitude - strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS - QUICK HITS
· Started class with our DLP (Daily Language Practice)
· Collected late work and Reading Responses
· Reviewed Week Five Vocabulary – this included verbal descriptions, uses and examples in everyday language.
· VOCAB QUIZ THIS THURSDAY – there is NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - as a result we will be having our vocabulary quiz on Thursday so please help your child prepare a little each night. WORDS and DEFINITIONS can be found below in the body of this email.
· HOMEWORK – We started a worksheet (Rocks in the Head & Infectious Diseases) in class that asks students to identify topic sentences, main ideas and supporting ideas. Students were given class time to complete the assignment. Anything not finished in class is to be completed at home for homework. We will correct this assignment as a group tomorrow.
· We finished the day reading Hoot – most students are roughly halfway through the book. Students who have completed the book were allowed to pleasure read or visit the media center.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Response entries. Time permitting students are to pleasure read for 20-30 mins a night and record a response of their choice in their Reading Response booklet.
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 5
Chapters 18-21
involuntary - not subject to control of the will
frenzied - feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
extravaganza - a lavish or spectacular show or event
jurisdiction - the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law, an area where the law applies
lustrous - reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
allegation - a statement or accusation a against another person or party
improbable - unlikely to be true or to occur; unlikely but real or true
crackerjack - a person or thing of marked excellence
charitable - full of love for and goodwill toward others
dignitaries - one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of honor
slanderous - the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation
impertinent - given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
withering - acting or serving to cut down or destroy
mutilate(d) - to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
flamboyant - marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
toupee - a wig or section of hair worn to cover a bald spot
melodramatic - appealing to the emotions
tarpon - a large silvery elongate bony fish found in warm waters surrounding North America
rambunctious - marked by uncontrollable exuberance and energy
fortitude - strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
· Started class with our DLP (Daily Language Practice)
· Collected late work and Reading Responses
· Reviewed Week Five Vocabulary – this included verbal descriptions, uses and examples in everyday language.
· VOCAB QUIZ THIS THURSDAY – there is NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - as a result we will be having our vocabulary quiz on Thursday so please help your child prepare a little each night. WORDS and DEFINITIONS can be found below in the body of this email.
· HOMEWORK – We started a worksheet (Rocks in the Head & Infectious Diseases) in class that asks students to identify topic sentences, main ideas and supporting ideas. Students were given class time to complete the assignment. Anything not finished in class is to be completed at home for homework. We will correct this assignment as a group tomorrow.
· We finished the day reading Hoot – most students are roughly halfway through the book. Students who have completed the book were allowed to pleasure read or visit the media center.
· HOMEWORK – Reading Response entries. Time permitting students are to pleasure read for 20-30 mins a night and record a response of their choice in their Reading Response booklet.
Hoot Vocabulary
Week 5
Chapters 18-21
involuntary - not subject to control of the will
frenzied - feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
extravaganza - a lavish or spectacular show or event
jurisdiction - the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law, an area where the law applies
lustrous - reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
allegation - a statement or accusation a against another person or party
improbable - unlikely to be true or to occur; unlikely but real or true
crackerjack - a person or thing of marked excellence
charitable - full of love for and goodwill toward others
dignitaries - one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of honor
slanderous - the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation
impertinent - given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
withering - acting or serving to cut down or destroy
mutilate(d) - to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
flamboyant - marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
toupee - a wig or section of hair worn to cover a bald spot
melodramatic - appealing to the emotions
tarpon - a large silvery elongate bony fish found in warm waters surrounding North America
rambunctious - marked by uncontrollable exuberance and energy
fortitude - strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
QUICK HITS
* Began class with DLP
*
* Passed back vocabulary quizzes & Hoot quizzes (grades are posted in Gradebook)
*
* Reviewed quizzes and answered questions in class regarding both assessments (extra credit was available)
*
* HOMEWORK - started Week Five Vocabulary in class - anything not finished in class is homework (words are listed below)
*
* Collected Reading Responses individually with students reviewing grades - (click here to download a Reading Response) passed out new Reading Responses (NOTE: Some students are chronically not turning in Reading Responses which is absolutely killing their overall grade.)
*
* NOTE - REPORT CARDS GO HOME IN A COUPLE WEEKS!!! Students wishing to improve their grades (in any class) should act now! Talk to teachers!
Week Five Hoot Vocabulary
involuntary
frenzied
extravaganza
jurisdiction
lustrous
allegation
improbable
crackerjack
charitable
dignitaries
slanderous
impertinent
withering
mutilate(d)
flamboyant
toupee
melodramatic
tarpon
rambunctious
fortitude
* Began class with DLP
*
* Passed back vocabulary quizzes & Hoot quizzes (grades are posted in Gradebook)
*
* Reviewed quizzes and answered questions in class regarding both assessments (extra credit was available)
*
* HOMEWORK - started Week Five Vocabulary in class - anything not finished in class is homework (words are listed below)
*
* Collected Reading Responses individually with students reviewing grades - (click here to download a Reading Response) passed out new Reading Responses (NOTE: Some students are chronically not turning in Reading Responses which is absolutely killing their overall grade.)
*
* NOTE - REPORT CARDS GO HOME IN A COUPLE WEEKS!!! Students wishing to improve their grades (in any class) should act now! Talk to teachers!
Week Five Hoot Vocabulary
involuntary
frenzied
extravaganza
jurisdiction
lustrous
allegation
improbable
crackerjack
charitable
dignitaries
slanderous
impertinent
withering
mutilate(d)
flamboyant
toupee
melodramatic
tarpon
rambunctious
fortitude
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