January 7, 2008

OBJECTIVE:
Warm-up by writing a short paragraph that describes your winter break; write down New Year’s goals/resolutions; discuss “A Christmas Carol” packet grades; create a patch for a classroom quilt regarding “A Christmas Carol;” preview  vocabulary (graphic organizer) for your Visions story.

VOCABULARY:
Lesson 3: scoff, assail, optimistic, lament, steadfast, decisive, gratifying, resigned

HOMEWORK:
1. Lesson 3 “Using the Vocabulary” worksheet
2. Study for Lesson 3 Quiz, this Thursday
3. Visions Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

January 8, 2008

OBJECTIVE:
Warm-up by writing 2-3 New Year’s resolutions/goals for 2008; create a patch for classroom quilt; review Lesson 3 vocabulary; complete word sort & word wheel graphic organizers; preview Visions vocabulary & story.

 VOCABULARY:
Lesson 3: scoff, assail, optimistic, lament, steadfast, decisive, gratifying, resigned

HOMEWORK:
1. Study for Lesson 3 Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday
2. Bring a book for SSR
3. Bring Visions grammar & WBW

January 9, 2008

Mr. Clegg will substitute today.  The agenda for today is:

1.    Warm-up!

2.    SSR & reading log

3.    WBW pgs. 20-21

4.    Visions Grammar Practice

5.    Write HW & closure

January 10, 2008

OBJECTIVE:
Warm-up by writing & answering questions regarding Lesson 3 Vocabulary; assess knowledge of Lesson 3 Vocab.; grade quiz; meet Mrs. Thaker; receive assignment feedback; visit the library to borrow books, read silently, and take Reading Counts Quizzes.

 VOCABULARY: Study pages 20-21 in WBW.

HOMEWORK:
1. Bring a book for SSR
2. Bring ALL Visions books
3. Re-read Visions story
4. Study WBW pgs. 20-21

January 11, 2008

OBJECTIVE:
Warm-up by previewing Lesson 4 vocabulary; read silently and log your reading; receive grade progress report; divide into differentiated groups to read Visions story and begin story activities; receive feedback & file work in parent folders; play Geography Jingo as a class.

 VOCABULARY:
 Lesson 4: eliminate, stationary, incredulous, contender, grimace, fatigue, stamina, foil

HOMEWORK:
1. Bring a book for SSR
2. Bring ALL Visions books
3. Have parents sign your GPR
4. Give Lesson 4 letter to parents