Thursday, April.29, 2015

1st and 4th Period Classes today!
Warm Up: 
None today due to PARCC testing! :(
Mini-Lesson Topic:
C.R.R.A.A.P. Test
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, you need to complete a C.R.R.A.A.P. Test for one of the websites that you are using for your research.
Then, continue working on your Text Structure Assessment.

How students will know they are successful:

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

Debrief: 
Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
*  Finish the sketch of your infographic. It's due Thursday!
*  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 April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

2nd and 5th Period Classes today!
Warm Up: 
None today due to PARCC testing! :(
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Drawing a rough sketch of 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: 

Continue working on research and completing the Text Structure Assessment: Note-Catcher.
Begin working on the sketch of your 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 keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
*  Finish the sketch of your infographic. It's due Thursday!
*  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 April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Monday, April 27th, 2015

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1st and 4th Period Classes today!
Warm Up: 
None today due to PARCC testing! :(
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Drawing a rough sketch of 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: 

Continue working on research and completing the Text Structure Assessment: Note-Catcher.
Begin working on the sketch of your 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 keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
*  Finish the sketch of your infographic. It's due Thursday!
*  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 April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Friday, April 24, 2015

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Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #36)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Beginning research for infographic
Text Structure Assessment: Note-Catcher
Question(s) to guide learning:
When I conduct research, how do I know if a website is a useful tool for gathering information?
How can I represent the information I gain through research in the format of an infographic?

Work Time: 

Continue the research for your infographic that you started for homework last night. 
Be sure that you have a topic chosen from the list in the Text Structure Assessment: Directions. 
Begin working on the Text Structure Assessment: Note-Catcher. It is in Google Classroom. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can research an environment-related topic for the purpose of creating an infographic.
I can use a note-catcher to help me organize my ideas and information.

Debrief: 
Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
Finish your research for your environment-related topic. Research needs to be completed by Monday!
Your Text Structure Assessment: Note-Catcher is due Tuesday!

Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Thursday, April. 23, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #36)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Introduction to "Text Structure Assessment: Infographic & Research"
What is an Infographic?
Question(s) to guide learning:
When I conduct research, how do I know if a website is a useful tool for gathering information?
How can I represent the information I gain through research in the format of an infographic?

Work Time: 

Infographic Exploration Activity and Questions
Text Structure Assessment: Directions
How students will know they are successful:

I can evaluate a potential website to be used for research purposes. 
I can identify benefits of using an infographic to share information. 

Debrief: 
Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
Finish your questions for the exploration activity. 

Begin your research for your environment-related topic. Research needs to be completed by Monday!

Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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Warm Up: 
10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #36)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
C.R.R.A.A.P. Test
Text Vs. Infographic
Question(s) to guide learning:
When I conduct research, how do I know if a website is a useful tool for gathering information?

Work Time: 

Today, we will finish evaluating a website for currency, relevance, reliability, appropriateness, Authority, and Purpose with the C.R.R.A.A.P. test.
Then, we will compare reading text to reading an infographic about the topic of password protection. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can evaluate a potential website to be used for research purposes. 
I can identify benefits of using an infographic to share information. 

Debrief: 
 Think-Pair-Share:Which format do you prefer? Why?
Homework:

Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!

Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #36)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure Quiz
C.R.R.A.A.P. Test
Question(s) to guide learning:
How do writers determine the structure of their text so that it fits their purpose? 

Work Time: 

Today, you will get to show how well you can identify non-fiction text structures by taking a quiz. The document is in Google Classroom.
Then we will work together to evaluate a website for currency, relevance, reliability, appropriateness, Authority, and Purpose with the C.R.R.A.A.P. test
How students will know they are successful:

I can show my understanding of non-fiction text structures. 
I can evaluate a potential website to be used for research purposes. 

Debrief: 
Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
Finish the Test Structure Quiz.
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Monday, April 20, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #36)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Description
Question(s) to guide learning:
How do writers determine the structure of their text so that it fits their purpose? 

Work Time: 

Today, we will continue working on the "Draw a Summary" assignment from Thursday. Here's a sample to help you. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can summarize a text. 

Debrief: 
Are you keeping your reading list up-to-date? If not, get caught up!
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Friday, April 17th, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #35)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Description
Question(s) to guide learning:
How do writers determine the structure of their text so that it fits their purpose? 

Work Time: 

Today, you will be writing a problem and solution essay. This assignment is in Google Classroom. Be sure to follow directions!
If you finish, you can work on the "Draw a Summary" assignment from yesterday. Here's a sample to help you. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can use what I know to write an essay with the structure: problem & solution. 

Debrief: 
How are you doing with your 40 book challenge? Don't forget to read this weekend!
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #35)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Description
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does using evidence from the text make for better informational writing? 

Work Time: 

Close Reading: What is global warming/climate change?
TBQ Discussion and Stations Activity
Descriptive Writing: Drawing of a Summary
How students will know they are successful:

I can use close reading to help me understand complex text. 
I can answer TBQs and write about text. 

Debrief: 
Compare and contrast the problem & solution text structure with the description text structure.  
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Warm Up: 
10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #35)
Reflection Exit Ticket (Genius Hour)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Problem & Solution
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does using evidence from the text make for better informational writing? 

Work Time: 

Close Reading: Coral Reefs - Go back and reread the text to help you write the summary. 
Problem & Solution: TBQ & Writing: Coral Reefs  - Finish the questions and the summary. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can use close reading to help me understand complex text. 
I can answer TBQs and write about text. 

Debrief: 
Virtual Field Trip
Homework:
Make sure these assignments are finished:
* Problem & Solution: TBQ & Writing: Coral Reefs
* Cause & Effect TBQ & Writing: California Drought
* Genius Hour: Demonstration of Learning
* The Great Fire Summary

Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #35)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Problem & Solution
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does using evidence from the text make for better informational writing? 

Work Time: 

Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Problem & Solution: TBQ & Writing: Coral Reefs (This document is in Google Classroom.)
How students will know they are successful:

I can use close reading to help me understand complex text. 
I can answer TBQs and write about text. 

Debrief: 
Reflection Exit Ticket
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
   Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Monday, April 13, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 minutes of independent reading (This is week #35)
Reading Conferences
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Genius Hour Presentation Scoring Rubric
Question(s) to guide learning:
What will I do with the knowledge I've gained from my Genius Hour research? 
What are my next steps for this learning journey?

Work Time: 

Genius Hour presentations
Make sure the following assignments are complete:
* Cause & Effect TBQ & Writing: California Drought
* Summary: The Great Fire
* Genius Hour: Demonstration of Learning
How students will know they are successful:

I can teach the class something about my Genius Hour topic. 
I am an effective presenter by being prepared, having good posture and eye-contact, speaking clearly, and using a visual aid to enhance communication. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
* Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
* Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer  Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Warm Up: 
None today. 
(This is week #34)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Genius Hour Presentation Scoring Rubric
Question(s) to guide learning:
What will I do with the knowledge I've gained from my Genius Hour research? 
What are my next steps for this learning journey?

Work Time: 

Genius Hour presentations
How students will know they are successful:

I can teach the class something about my Genius Hour topic. 
I am an effective presenter by being prepared, having good posture and eye-contact, speaking clearly, and using a visual aid to enhance communication. 

Debrief: 
Cool Down: Independent Reading (If there is time)
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer

Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Warm Up: 
Whole-class library visit first 10 minutes of class.
(This is week #34)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Genius Hour Presentation Scoring Rubric
Question(s) to guide learning:
What will I do with the knowledge I've gained from my Genius Hour research? 
What are my next steps for this learning journey?

Work Time: 

Genius Hour presentations
How students will know they are successful:

I can teach the class something about my Genius Hour topic. 
I am an effective presenter by being prepared, having good posture and eye-contact, speaking clearly, and using a visual aid to enhance communication. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #34)
Book Fair Preview (after independent reading)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Genius Hour Presentation Scoring Rubric
Question(s) to guide learning:
What will I do with the knowledge I've gained from my Genius Hour research? 
What are my next steps for this learning journey?

Work Time: 

Genius Hour presentations
How students will know they are successful:

I can teach the class something about my Genius Hour topic. 
I am an effective presenter by being prepared, having good posture and eye-contact, speaking clearly, and using a visual aid to enhance communication. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
Class Activation Code: M2LBC

Monday, April 6, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #34)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Text Structure: Cause and Effect
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does using evidence from the text make for better informational writing? 

Work Time: 

Close Reading: California Drought
TBQ & Writing: California Drought (This document is in Google Classroom.)
How students will know they are successful:

I can use close reading to help me understand complex text. 
I can answer TBQs and write about text. 

Debrief: 
Reminders about the Genius Hour presentations and the Demonstration of Learning artifact.
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
Class Activation Code: M2LBC

***Genius Hour presentations will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Make sure you're prepared to present as well as ready to turn in your "Demonstration of Learning" artifact to Mrs. Brownell! 

Friday, April 3, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #33)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Writing a summary
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does knowing the central idea and supporting details of a text improve reading comprehension? 

Work Time: 

Paragraph Summary: Determine the central idea and summarize the key supporting details of The Great Fire. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can determine the central idea of a text.
I can summarize the key supporting details and ideas. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Complete and turn in any missing assignments such as:
Justice System Argument Essay
Choice Argument Essay
Summary: The Great Fire 
Book Quiz #4

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

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
Class Activation Code: M2LBC

***Genius Hour presentations will take place next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Make sure you're prepared to present as well as ready to turn in your "Demonstration of Learning" artifact to Mrs. Brownell! 

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Click here for the April Scholastic Reading Club Flyer
Class Activation Code: M2LBC

***Genius Hour presentations will take place next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Make sure you're prepared to present as well as ready to turn in your "Demonstration of Learning" artifact to Mrs. Brownell! 

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #33)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Writing a summary
Question(s) to guide learning:
How does knowing the central idea and supporting details of a text improve reading comprehension? 

Work Time: 

Paragraph Summary: Determine the central idea and summarize the key supporting details of The Great Fire. 
How students will know they are successful:

I can determine the central idea of a text.
I can summarize the key supporting details and ideas. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list
Notes:
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work.