Date Class Objectives & Homework
03/10
ATTENTION: YOUR BIOGRAPHY (FINAL COPY) IS DUE FRIDAY 3/14!

OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by writing 2-3 complete sentences using WBW vocabulary; listen to a presentation on how to correctly cite websites in your bibliography; research information for your biography; turn in your note cards for feedback with Ms. Trigueros/Mrs. Thaker; read silently & log your reading OR read for your biography.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 1: pgs. 112-113

HOMEWORK:
1. WBW workbook pgs. 104-105, study for quiz on Wed. dictionary pgs. 112-113
2. Write the introduction for your biography (may use the graphic organizer in packet)
3. Don't forget to complete READING COUNTS QUIZZES!  It is worth 25 points!
4. Bring WBW & Visions books

 
03/11 OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by re-writing information into your own words; divide into differentiated Visions groups & read/revise biography introductions; check WBW workbook pgs. 104-105; work on/complete "Wizard of Oz" activities; discuss using "hooks" in your biography introductions; begin to write/type biography essay in the computer lab. 

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 1: pgs. 112-113

ATTENTION: YOUR BIOGRAPHY (FINAL COPY) IS DUE FRIDAY 3/14!

HOMEWORK:
1. Study for WBW quiz: Occupations 1
2. SSR book
3. Biography introduction & 1 body paragraph (2 total paragraphs) 1st draft (rough draft)
4. Blue- Activity book pgs. 96-97
03/12 OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by identifying topic sentences; divide into differentiated groups and check WBW workbook; preview new Visions story vocabulary; assess knowledge of WBW Occupations 1 vocabulary; read silently & log your reading; begin writing body paragraphs for biographical essay.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115

ATTENTION: YOUR BIOGRAPHY (FINAL COPY) IS DUE FRIDAY 3/14!

HOMEWORK:
1. Biography 3 body paragraphs (rough draft), due tomorrow
2. Blue- Activity pgs. 98-99
3. Green/Red- complete story vocabulary graphic organizer
4. Reading Counts! (25 points)
03/13 OBJECTIVE:
Listen to counseling presentation; warm-up by reading a piece of text & rewriting the info. in your own words; divide into differentiated Visions groups to preview stories; begin typing biographical essay in the computer lab. 

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115

ATTENTION: YOUR BIOGRAPHY (FINAL COPY) IS DUE FRIDAY 3/14!

HOMEWORK:
1. FINAL BIOGRAPHY ESSAY (a total of 5 paragraphs) is due at the end of 6th period tomorrow!
2. SSR book
3. Reading Counts! (25 points)

 
03/14 OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by rewriting a piece of text in your own words; read a true story of a new student who arrived to the US on St. Patrick's Day; complete typing essay in the computer lab; when finished take Reading Counts quizzes.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115

ATTENTION: YOUR BIOGRAPHY (FINAL COPY) IS DUE FRIDAY 3/14!

HOMEWORK:
1. SSR book
2. Biography is LATE if not turned in Monday morning, 3/17!