| Date | Class Objectives & Homework |
| 11/05 | OBJECTIVE: Write sentences that describe leisure recreational activities; read silently during SSR and summarize what you read; divide into differentiated groups to read group story and complete grammar practice & activities. HOMEWORK: ALL Groups- Write and study "Leisure Activities Dictation Sentences" (QUIZ on Thursday). This activity helps students with spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. BLUE- Read, sound out, & study Visions text pgs. 10-15 (We will check sounds & pronunciation tomorrow. Remember it seems easy now, but this is useful because we are reviewing work before we begin the difficult portion of this text!) GREEN- Write a 1 paragraph summary (at least 7 sentences) & draw a visualization about your "Sadako" story. RED- Write a 1 paragraph (at least 7 sentences) Story Review about "Antarctic Adventure." What is your opinion about the story? Do you recommend it, why or why not? ALL Groups- Read for 30 minutes (book of your choice). |
| 11/06 | OBJECTIVE:
BUSY DAY TODAY! Period 4- Access American History: preview American Land Regions vocabulary; describe physical and human characteristics of the U.S.; recognize the location & characteristics of places and regions of the U.S. (to be continued tomorrow). Periods 5 & 6-You will listen to and read a story in group stations in the library; complete a reading guide; assess reading comprehension with a Reading Counts quiz, and borrow library books. HOMEWORK: ALL Groups- 1. Bring a book for SSR (due Wednesday) 2. Listening Center Worksheet (Is Your Mama a Llama?, Caps for Sale, Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain) (due Wednesday) 3. If you received 59 points or less on your Everyday Activities WBW Quiz, correct it & re-write the sentences on a separate sheet of paper to raise your grade. (due Thursday) 4. "Leisure Activities Interview" worksheet due Thursday. Write all answers in quotes. (due Thursday) 5. Study WBW Leisure Activities Dictation Sentences, Quiz Thursday |
| 11/07 | OBJECTIVE: List leisure activities; read silently and log your reading; describe physical and human characteristics of the U.S.; recognize the location & characteristics of places and regions of the U.S. (continued from yesterday); discuss Visions story summary, revise grammar & story activities. HOMEWORK: ALL Groups- 1."Leisure Activities Interview," write all answers in quotes. 2. Study WBW Leisure Activities Dictation Sentences, Quiz 3. "Showing What I Know: Lesson Summary" worksheet (started in class) 4. VISIONS Grammar & Activity work due Friday... |
| 11/8 | OBJECTIVE: Learn about the importance of Veterans Day; view a DVD clip about Veterans Day; complete a comprehension activity; assess your knowledge of WBW Leisure Activities vocabulary; review Visions stories for tomorrow's assessment. HOMEWORK: ALL Groups- 1. Bring a book for SSR 2. Re-read your Visions story-again! 3. Complete and review grammar practice & story activities for your Visions group |
| 11/9 | OBJECTIVE: Explain the reason we do not go to school on Monday; read silently during SSR; assess knowledge of Visions story comprehension & grammar; play games! HOMEWORK: ALL Groups- 1. Study for your Visions Quiz 2. Bring a book for SSR |