Friday, August 29, 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014


Independent Reading:

(When finished with MAP Reading test)
 Essential Questions:
How strong are my reading skills? 
I will know I am successful when:
I have completed MAP Reading test.
Mini-Lesson:
Directions for the MAP Reading Test
Work Time:
MAP Reading Testing

Debrief: 
Homework:
Order a book from Scholastic Reading Club here.
Our Class Code: M2LBC 

Sign up for REMIND. 

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Thursday, August 28, 2014


Independent Reading:

(None today because of MAP testing)
 Essential Questions:
How strong are my reading skills? 
I will know I am successful when:
I have completed MAP Reading test.
Mini-Lesson:
Directions for the MAP Reading Test
Work Time:
MAP Reading Testing

Debrief: 
(None today because of MAP testing)

Homework:
Order a book from Scholastic Reading Club here.
Our Class Code: M2LBC 

Sign up for REMIND. 


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wednesday, August 27, 2014




Independent Reading:
20 Minutes: Independent Reading 
Good readers read in the "edge times". 

 Essential Questions:

  • How can I find the "edge times" for reading?
  • How can I use my Interactive Student Notebook for learning? 

I will know I am successful when:

  • I show stamina for reading 20 minutes.
  • I have my Interactive Student Notebook set up for learning. 
Mini-Lesson:
Interactive students notebooks set-up directions
Work Time:
Interactive students notebooks set-up:

  • Title Page
  • Table of Contents



Debrief: 

Table share:

Homework:

Order a book from Scholastic Reading Club here.
Our Class Code: M2LBC 

Sign up for REMIND. 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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Independent Reading:
20 Minutes: Independent Reading 
Good readers build stamina for reading. 
 Essential Questions:

What makes a book belong to a specific genre?

How does my interests and values contribute to my learning style? 

I will know I am successful when:
I show stamina for reading 20 minutes.

I can identify the genre of a book.


Mini-Lesson:
Interactive students notebooks (set-up)
Work Time:

Decorate cover and set -up student notebooks

Wild Reader Survey
1st Period
2nd Period
4th Period
5th Period
Debrief: 

Table share: Student Notebooks

Homework:

Reading 30 Minutes

Million Words or Less (Parent Homework)

Bring in photos, printed pictures/words, magazine pictures/words that describe your interests and personality. 

Sign up for REMIND. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Monday, August 25, 2014


Independent Reading:
20 Minutes: Independent Reading 
 Essential Questions:

What are the rules and classroom procedures in Mrs. Brownell's class?

What makes a book belong to a specific genre?

I will know I am successful when:
I know what I am supposed to be doing at all times in Mrs. Brownell's class. I know where things go and how the class functions. 

I've discovered the differences and similarities between some reading genres.  
Mini-Lesson:

Setting up "Remind" for homework reminders

Classroom Procedures: (Trash/Recycle - Classroom Infraction Notices)
Work Time:

Genre sorting activity

Wild Reader Survey
Debrief: 

Share team-created genre definitions.

Homework:

Reading 30 Minutes

Million Words or Less (Parent Homework)

Bring in photos, printed pictures/words, magazine pictures/words that describe your interests and personality. 

Sign up for REMIND. 

Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday, August 22, 2014




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Independent Reading:
20 Minutes: Independent Reading 
 Essential Questions:

What are the rules and classroom procedures in Mrs. Brownell's class?

What is my history as a reader? 
I will know I am successful when:
 I know what I am supposed to be doing at all times in Mrs. Brownell's class. I know where things go and how the class functions. 
I've shared some of my reading history and interests. 
Mini-Lesson:

Classroom Procedures: (Pencils to Electronic Devices)
Work Time:

Wild Reader Survey

Debrief: 

What are you going to do to make sure you remember to bring in items to decorate your composition notebook?
Homework:

Million Words or Less (Parent Homework)

Bring in photos, printed pictures/words, magazine pictures/words that describe your interests and personality. 

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Thursday, August 21, 2014



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