Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Found on laurenconrad.com

We are on a modified schedule today!

Core Time: 8:30 - 8:40
Breakfast: 8:45-9:45
1st and Core Awards: 9:49-10:25

2nd: 10:29-11:05

Lunch: 11:09-11:39
4th: 11:43-12:11
5th: 12:15-12:45
6th: 12:49 - 1:27
7th: 1:31 - 2:15

Warm Up: 

10 Minutes of independent reading 

Work Time: 

Advice to incoming 6th graders

Have a great summer break. I'll see you next year when you're a 7th grader! Please stop by and say hi!  :)

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Found on bloglovin.com

We are on a modified schedule today!

1st:  8:30 - 9:20

2nd: 9:24-10:14

4th:10:18-10:55

Lunch: 10:59-11:29

4th: 11:23-11:47

5th: 11:51-12:41

Assembly: 12:45-2:00

(Electives: normal schedule)

   

Warm Up: 

10 Minutes of independent reading 

Work Time: 

Turn in your reading list. (In Google Classroom)
"Tuesday of the Other June" Reading and Writing Activity (In Google Classroom)

Friday, May 22, 2015

Found on hungryhealthygirl.com

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #40)

Work Time: 

Turn in your reading list. (In Google Classroom)
"Tuesday of the Other June" Reading and Writing Activity (In Google Classroom)

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Found on cottageandvine.blogspot.com

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #40)

Work Time: 

Turn in your reading list. (In Google Classroom)
"Tuesday of the Other June" Reading and Writing Activity (In Google Classroom)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Found on maggiewhitley.com

Work Time: 

1. Continue Reading MAPs testing.
2. Wild Reader Survey EOY
3. Independent Reading (This is week #40)

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Found on inspirationde.com

Today we will continue the Reading MAPs test! 

You have ALL of today's class and ALL of Wednesday's, so TAKE YOUR TIME!

You will need a book to read after you finish. Please do NOT take any books of the bookshelf!

Test Taking Tips:

• Read and re-read EACH passage.
• In your head, eliminate the answer choices that you know for sure are not correct. Then, choose from what's left. 
• Prove it to yourself! Go back into the text and find evidence to support your answer. 
• Don't worry if it seems like others around you are finishing faster than you are. This is about YOU, not them! 
• You should improve by 4 points over the beginning of the year. 

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Found on quoteswords.com

Today we are taking the Reading MAPs test! 

You need to take your time, so that means that you should NOT finish today. 

You have all of tomorrow's class and time on Wednesday, so TAKE YOUR TIME!

Test Taking Tips:

• Read and re-read EACH passage.
• In your head, eliminate the answer choices that you know for sure are not correct. Then, choose from what's left. 
• Prove it to yourself! Go back into the text and find evidence to support your answer. 
• Don't worry if it seems like others around you are finishing faster than you are. This is about YOU, not them! 
• You should improve by ___ points over the beginning of the year. 

Friday, May 15, 2015

Found on en.paperblog.com

All borrowed Chromebooks are due to the library today! 

Make sure that your Chromebook is charged Sunday night so that it's ready for MAP Reading testing on Monday! 

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Presenting a speech
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Today, you will be presenting your speech!
(5th Period will present next Friday.)

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Update your reading list for the 40 Book Challenge! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:

Thursday, May 14, 2015

***All library books are due today!

***All late, missing or revised assignments are due today!

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:

Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Continue working on research and preparing for your speech tomorrow!

(5th Period will present next Friday.)

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Practice your speech so that you are ready to give it tomorrow!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

***All library books due are due tomorrow!

***All late, missing or revised assignments due tomorrow!

Warm Up: 

10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:

Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Continue working on research and preparing your speech (on Friday).

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Work on your research, notes, works cited, speech outline, and preparing for your speech on Friday. Make sure that all assignments in Google Classroom for this project are turned in on-time!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

***All library books due are due Thursday, May 14th!

***All late, missing or revised assignments due Thursday, May 14th!

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Mini Living Museum: Individuals Overcoming Adversity
Preparing for the five minute speech 
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Continue working on research and preparing your speech (on Friday).
Options for a variety of research:
* List of books available (Mrs. Bishop's classroom)
* World book Online or Culture grams
* Library of Congress
* Bio
* Other: documentaries, videos of interviews, TED Talks, Google search

WorldBook Encyclopaedia	adams12	5star
Culture Grams	Rockytop	middle

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Work on your research, notes, works cited, speech outline, and preparing for your speech on Friday. Make sure that all assignments in Google Classroom for this project are turned in on-time!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Monday, May 11, 2015

***All library books due are due Thursday, May 14th!

***All late, missing or revised assignments due Thursday, May 14th!

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Mini Living Museum: Individuals Overcoming Adversity
Preparing for the five minute speech 
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Following the project introduction, we will be selecting a person who's overcome adversity and begin conducting research.
Options for a variety of research:
* List of books available (Mrs. Bishop's classroom)
* World book Online or Culture grams
* Library of Congress
* Bio
* Other: documentaries, videos of interviews, TED Talks, Google search

WorldBook Encyclopaedia	adams12	5star
Culture Grams	Rockytop	middle

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Make sure that all missing assignments are completed and turned in.
All late, missing or revised assignments need to be turned in before May 14th. After that, they will not be accepted!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! 
Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:

Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Friday, May 8, 2015

We are on assembly schedule today!
1st: 8:30-9:32
2nd: 9:36-10:32
Lunch: 10:36-11:07
4th: 11:11-12:07
5th: 12:11-1:07
6th: 1:11-1:55
Assembly: 1:55 - 2:47
7th: 2:51 - 3:45

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***All library books due are due Thursday, May 14th!

***All late, missing or revised assignments due Thursday, May 14th!

Warm Up: 

10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #38)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Mini Living Museum: Individuals Overcoming Adversity
Preparing for the five minute speech 
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Following the project introduction, we will be selecting a person who's overcome adversity and begin conducting research.
Options for a variety of research:
* List of books available (Mrs. Bishop's classroom)
* World book Online or Culture grams
* Library of Congress
* Bio
* Other: documentaries, videos of interviews, TED Talks, Google search

WorldBook Encyclopaedia	adams12	5star
Culture Grams	Rockytop	middle

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Make sure that all missing assignments are completed and turned in.
All late, missing or revised assignments need to be turned in before May 14th. After that, they will not be accepted!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! 
Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Thursday, May 14th:

All library books due!

All late, missing or revised assignments due!

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #38)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Introduction to the last unit of the year:  
Mini Living Museum: Individuals Overcoming Adversity. 
This is a research project with a five minute speech. 
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Following the project introduction, we will be selecting a person who's overcome adversity and begin conducting research.
Options for a variety of research:

• List of books available (Mrs. Bishop's classroom)
• World book Online or Culture grams
• Library of Congress
• Bio
• Other: documentaries, videos of interviews, TED Talks, Google search

WorldBook Encyclopaedia	adams12	5star
Culture Grams	Rockytop	middle

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 
Choose your person: Click here for the form!
Homework:
Make sure that all missing assignments are completed and turned in.
All late, missing or revised assignments need to be turned in before May 14th. After that, they will not be accepted!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! 
Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

ALL Rocky Top library books 

and 

ALL classroom library books 

are due Thursday, May 14th!

Don't forget your pennies for "teachers-kiss-the-pig" and money for the Peak Core donation! Thanks to those who already donated. 

Found on 4-panel-life.tumblr.com

Warm Up: 
10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #38)
Library Survey - 5th Period
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Presentation Skills
Click here to turn in your infographic.
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I use digital media to convey a message using text structure?

Work Time: 

Today, we will continue the presentation of infographics to the class.
Don't forget: You need to add a slide to the bottom of your infographic for your bibliography. 
You will also need to complete the Audience Activity in Google Classroom.

How students will know they are successful:

I can communicate information about a topic using an infographic that is visually appealing, informative, and understandable. 

Debrief: 
Are you ready to present your infographic tomorrow?
Homework:
Make sure that all missing assignments are completed and turned in.
All late, missing or revised assignments need to be turned in before May 14th. After that, they will not be accepted!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! 
Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the May Scholastic Reading Club Flyer 
Orders due May 8th! Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

*ALL Rocky Top library books and ALL classroom library books are due 

Thursday, May 14th!

Don't forget your pennies for "teachers-kiss-the-pig" and money for the Peak Core donation! Thanks to those who already donated. 

Found on greetingsisland.com

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #38)
Library Survey
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Presentation Skills
Click here to turn in your infographic.
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I use digital media to convey a message using text structure?

Work Time: 

You need to add a slide to the bottom of your infographic for your bibliography. 
1st, 2nd, and 4th period: Today you will present your infographics to the class.
5th period: Today will be a workday for your infographic.
You will also need to complete the Audience Activity in Google Classroom.

How students will know they are successful:

I can communicate information about a topic using an infographic that is visually appealing, informative, and understandable. 

Debrief: 
Are you ready to present your infographic tomorrow?
Homework:

Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

* Click here for the May Scholastic Reading Club Flyer Orders due May 8th!
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Monday, May 4, 2015

Found on beccanicole05.blogspot.com

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #38)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Preparing to present infographic (tomorrow):

You will have ONE MINUTE to present your infographic!

What should I discuss when I present ?? 

• How your text structure affected your decisions in creating your infographic
• Favorite display ideas: Are you proud of a picture/graph/statistic design? Why?
• Difficulties in research or organization/design
• One new thing you learned about your topic

AVOID: Summarizing or reading all of the information you put on your infographic

Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I organize my infographic in order to make the information easy to read, key details stand out, and the pictures, charts, graphs, etc. visually appealing? 

Work Time: 

Today is a work day to continue working on your text structure assessment (which is the infographic).

How students will know they are successful:

I can research an environment-related topic for the purpose of creating an infographic.

Debrief: 
Are you ready to present your infographic tomorrow?
Homework:
Finish your infographic so that you are ready to present tomorrow. (5th period will present on Wednesday.)
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

* Click here for the May Scholastic Reading Club Flyer Orders due May 8th!
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC