Announcements
- Check your Gmail!
- Gradebook is closed!
DO Now - Think and Do
Entry Title: One Word Two Sentences
- Write two sentences that use one vocabulary word in such a way that it is clear you understand the meaning of the word.
- Example: Joe's strong faith and convictions about God led to his decision to become a Catholic priest.
Learning Target(s)
- I can identify the correct spelling, definition and forms of various 8th grade vocabulary words.
- I can write various 8th grade vocabulary words in sentences that communicate their meaning.
Mini-Lesson
- Periods 1, 6, 9: Around the Room and Back Review Game
- Period 2: February 14 Preparations
Work Time
- 1, 6, 9: Review game rules and divide into groups.
- 2: Creating classroom designs for Valentines Day.
Assessment / Homework
- Complete the game.
- Study for the test on Vocabulary List III tomorrow!
TUESDAY 1-26 D-Day: Vocabulary Test List III
Announcements
DO Now - None
Entry Title: XXXX
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson
Work Time
Assessment / Homework
Announcements
- PERIODS 1 & 2 Report to room 351 tomorrow for class!
- No Chromebooks today!
- Check your Gmail!
DO Now - None
Entry Title: XXXX
- XXXX
- XXXX
Learning Target(s)
- I can identify the correct spelling, definition and forms of various 8th grade vocabulary words.
- I can write various 8th grade vocabulary words in sentences that communicate their meaning.
Mini-Lesson
- Click here to get to the Vocabulary List III Test.
Work Time
- Take the Test!
Assessment / Homework
- None
WEDNESDAY 1-27 A-Day: Post Group Poem in Commons & NWEA Testing
Announcements
DO Now - NONE
Entry Title: XXXX
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson
Work Time
Assessment / Homework
Announcements
- These plans are only for Periods 1 & 2
- Periods 6 & 9 will have a different agenda today due to the NWEA!
DO Now - NONE
Entry Title: XXXX
- XXXX
- XXXX
Learning Target(s)
- I can work with a team to create an art installation in my school.
Mini-Lesson
- Explain how we will set up the installation.
- Explain behavior expectations for the commons.
Work Time
- Set up the installation group poem.
Assessment / Homework
- None
THURSDAY 1-28 B-Day: The Third Wish and NWEA Testing
Announcements
DO Now - Copy
Entry Title: XXXX
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson
Work Time
Assessment / Homework
Announcements
- These plans are only for Periods 1 & 2
- Periods 6 & 9 will have a different schedule to day due to the NWEA!
DO Now - Copy
Entry Title: XXXX
- XXXX
- XXXX
Learning Target(s)
- I can explain how The Third Wish is a departure from the typical three wishes story line.
- I can explain the significance of Swan mythology in the story and how it alludes to Greek myths.
Mini-Lesson
- Swan mythology.
- Three wishes - what do you know?
Work Time
- Read the short story, The Third Wish by Joan Aiken.
Assessment / Homework
- None
FRIDAY 1-29 C-Day: DIRT Day
- Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry
- Entry Title: DIRT DAY
- Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information
