August 7, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 1: In my Writer’s Notebook, I

can write a well developed sentence using the word Prepared as a verb, which illustrates how I will be prepared for my

writing class each day. Write Your schedule in your agenda.

Topic: All About Me ActivityHw: Complete All About Me Activity

BR 2a: In my writer’s notebook, I will write a well developed sentence using

respect as a noun, which illustrates how I will show respect to all individuals here

at BGJHS.

August 8, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 2b: Begin working on “Your All About Me” Activity with

your elbow partner(s).Topic: All About Me Activity and

Bellringer 3: “2 Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing” Activity-On Demand

Hw: 1. Complete All About Me Activity2. Complete 2 Truths and Lie and 3. Get needed supplies for class

August 11, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 4: Write a Sentence using integrity as a noun, which illustrates how you will portray integrity here

at the BGJHS.Topic: Vocabulary-Word Busting-

Discuss Learning TargetsCheck Bellringers 1-4 Bellringers, which

includes Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing” Activity-On DemandHw: 1. Word Busting Sheet

August 12, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 5: Pick up the Writing

Process Activity from the back table and read it.

Topic: Learning TargetsCheck Bellringers: With Your Elbow Parter

Check 1-4 Bellringers, which includes Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing”

Activity-On DemandHw: 1. Writing Process

August 13, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 6: Pick up Parts of Speech from the back table tape, glue it in

your composition notebook and read it.

Topic: Learning TargetsCheck Bellringers: With Your Elbow

Partner, Write a sentence using each part of speech and continue to work on

Writing Simile ActivityHw: Writing Process

August 14, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 7: In your composition notebook, write two sentences one using dependable as an adjective and effort as a noun, which portrays how you will demonstrate them in class.

Topic: Learning Targets

Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Partner, read and discuss Where I’m

From Poem. Continue to work on Writing Simile Activity

Hw: Study for your vocabulary quiz and complete word Busting sheet.

August 14, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 7: In your composition notebook, write two sentences one using dependable as an adjective and effort as a noun, which portrays how you will demonstrate them in class.

Topic: Learning Targets

Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Partner, read and discuss Where I’m

From Poem. Continue to work on Writing Simile Activity

Hw: Study for your vocabulary quiz and complete word Busting sheet.

August 18, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 9 : Pick up Wordbusting document and write the words in the definition box. Write down all the words, which are adjectives from the tagxedo in your in your composition notebook.

Topic: Learning Targets: Review AdjectivesDiscuss Where I’m From Poem, Create a Web and Job AssignmentsHW: Template for your own poem

August 19, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer 10 : Pick up Bellringer from backtable (DO NOT WRITE ON IT!!!) Record your answers in your composition notebook.

Topic: Learning Targets: Discuss Webbing with Elbow Partner Complete Template for your own poemHW: Highlight at least 1example of Symbolism (Words that represent , Imagery and Alliteration)Imagery (pink), Alliteration (Blue) and Sybolism (Yellow)_

August 19, 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer Pick up Grade Cam Answer sheet from the back table. Write your name at the very top right hand corner that reads GradeCam Id (NUMBER TWO PENCIL ONLY CAN BE USED TO RECORD YOUR ANSWERS).

Topic: Benchmark TestingRecord your answers on the bubble sheet using only a # 2 Pencil. Use the entire class time to demonstrate your knowledge on the testHW: Complete Template for your own poemHW: Highlight at least 1example of Symbolism (Words that represent , Imagery and Alliteration)Imagery (pink), Alliteration (Blue) and Sybolism (Yellow)_

August 21, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Take out your wordbusting and work on completing it. You may also STUDY for your vocabulary test tomorrow.

Topic: Learning Targets: Discuss Poem Template with Elbow Partner, Peer Response Group Activity HW: Study for your Vocabulary test

August 22, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Pick up a poem rubric from the back table. Take out your wordbusting and have it ready for homework check You may also STUDY for your vocabulary test.

Topic: Learning Targets: Read the rubric and Work on developing a second draft of your poem HW: Work on missing assignments and complete a second draft of your poem on your own paper.

August 25, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Pick up a word Busting Sheet and 3 sheets to make your foldable. Write your words from board for Vocabulary 1.3 and make your foldable for your vocabulary test on Friday

Topic: Learning Targets: Vocabulary Word Busting, Get Your Verb on, Peer conferencing with elbow partners for poemHW: Final Draft of Poem is due Wednesday

August 26 , 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer: Work on your vocabulary 1.3 Word Busting

Topic: Learning Targets: Text Structure, Peer conferencing with elbow partners for poemHW: Final Draft of Poem is due tomorrow-Clean Handwritten copy or typed

August 27 , 2014 Learning Targets:Bellringer: Get your English folder organized!!! Remove any work that is not associated with English.

Topic: Learning Targets: Analyze/Annotate Text Structure Reading PassageHW: Text Structure Mat

August 28, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer: Cut out your Text Structure Chart and place it in your composition notebook. Review the text structures.

Topic: Learning Targets: In groups (Text Structure Activity), Analyze/Annotate Text Structure Passage by using P.E.D. HW: Text Structure MatStudy for your Vocabulary Quiz

August 29, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer: Cut out your Text Structure Chart and place it in your composition notebook. Review the text structures.

Topic: Learning Targets: In groups (Text Structure Activity), Analyze/Annotate Text Structure Passage by using P.E.D. HW: Text Structure MatStudy for your Vocabulary Quiz

September 3, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 12: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.Dad is peeling sweet potatoes for dinner tonight.

Topic: Learning Targets: In groups, read an informative piece and identify the text structure. Make sure you use P.E.D.

September 4, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 13: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.Have you ever thought of taking part in a marathon? Also, beneath this sentence, write Grade Check Quarter 1

Topic: Learning Targets: In groups, read an informative piece and identify the text structure. Make sure you use P.E.D. Organizing to get better activity through grade check

September 5, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 14: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.When I find all of my materials, I will hand all of your papers back.Topic: Learning Targets: In groups, complete the Practice Text Structure activity.

September 8, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 15: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.At home, we usually prepare frugal but nourishing and delicious meals.Topic: Learning Targets: New Vocabulary WordsComplete WordbustingComplete the Practice Text Structure Activity

September 5, 2014 Learning Targets:

Text Structures For Practice Quiz Activity

Compare/ContrastChronological Order

Problem SolutionCause/Effect

Sequence

August 8, 2014 Learning Targets:1. I can develop and strengthen writing as needed

by understanding the writing process. W7.5 2. I can develop and strengthen my writing through

planning with support from peers and adults. W7.53. I can use sensory language and relevant

descriptive details to capture action and convey experiences and events. W7.3d

4. I can develop and strengthen my writing through revising with support from peers and adults. W7.5

5. I can develop and strengthen my writing through editing with support from peers and adults. W7.5

6. I can use context as a clue to the meaning of a word. L7.4 (sift, drift)

7. I can use grade-level appropriate vocabulary. L 7.6 (glisten)

September 9, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 16: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.Vultures have excellent eyesight, and their sense of smell is superb.Topic: Learning Targets: New Vocabulary WordsIn groups, identify Text structure and write PED for each reading passage.

September 10, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 17: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.Muhammad’s sister is only one; she can’t talk yet.Topic: Learning Targets: Benchmark Test Scanning.In groups, identify Text structure and write PED for each reading passage.

September 11, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 18: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice.When you have time, please come and show me how to upload a video.Topic: Learning Targets: In groups, identify Text structure and write PED for each reading passage.HW: Study for your vocabulary test

Sequence Compare and Contrast Chronological Cause and Effect Problem and Solution

Text Structure for 1-10

September 12, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer: Get out your wordbusting 2.1 and study for your vocabulary test.When you have time, please come and show me how to upload a video.Topic: Learning Targets: Vocabulary Test 2.1Text Structure Practice Two…if you don’t finish this in class it is HOMEWORK!Have a good weedend.

September 15, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 19: Write the following sentence and Underline the subject once and verb twice. My mother is cooking dinner, and I am making dessert.Also, identify if the sentence is compound, simple or complex.

Topic: Learning Targets: Charting my ProgressVocabulary Words 2.2.Text Structure Practice 2

September 16, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 20: Write the following sentences and Underline the subject once and verb twice. Also, identify if the sentence is compound, simple or complex 1. The students are shouting because they won the game.2. Although I like black beans, I can’t stand green beans.. Topic: Learning Targets: Charting my ProgressVocabulary Words 2.2.Text Structure Practice 2

September 17, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 21: Write the following sentences and Underline the subject once and verb twice. Also, identify if the sentence is compound, simple, complex or compound-complex

1. Though Padma prefers mysteries, she tried the historical novel, and she really enjoyed it. . Topic: Learning Targets: Charting my ProgressVocabulary Words 2.2.Text Structure Practice 2

September 18, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 22: On a clean sheet of paper-Write the following sentences and Underline the MAIN subject(s) once and verb(s) twice. Also, identify if the sentence is compound, simple, complex or compound-complex1. Muhammad’s sister is only one; she can’t talk yet. 2. My aunt is coming to visit, but I hope she leaves soon because I have a lot of homework.3. Although I like black beans, I can’t stand green beans.4. Though Padma prefers mysteries, she tried the historical novel, and she really enjoyed it. .

September 18, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 22: Is Your POP grammar quiz s

Topic: Learning Targets: Check QuizReview Vocabulary Words 2.2.Text Structure Practice 2-Group ActivityHW: Study for your vocabulary Quiz

September 19, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer: Study for your vocabulary,

Learning Targets: Topics: Vocabulary QuizInternet Safety LessonText Structure Practice 2 (If time permits and only if your class has not finished)

September 22, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 23: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.Cooper enjoyed dinner at Audrey’s house, agreeing to a large slice of cherry pie even though he was full to the point of bursting. Learning Targets: Topics: Vocabulary Review Unit One Compete Practice Two Text Structure

September 23, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 24: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.

Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. Learning Targets: Topics: 1. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide2. Complete Practice Two Text Structure Activity3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article

September 25, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 24: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.

Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. Learning Targets: Topics: 1. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide2. Complete Practice Two Text Structure Activity3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article

September 25, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 25: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.

Shouting with happiness, William celebrated his chance to interview at SunTrust. Learning Targets: Topics: 1. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide2. Complete Practice Two Text Structure Activity3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article

September 25, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 26: Write the following sentence and underline the subject once and the verb twice. Also, identify the sentence as a simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. William had to stand in a line waiting for the bank to open. Learning Targets: 1. Unit Review One Vocabulary Work Time2. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article.

September 26, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer: Study for your vocabulary. Learning Targets: 1. Unit Review One Vocabulary Test2. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article.

September 29, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer: Get your leadership notebook and pick up your data folder from the back table Learning Targets: 1. Analyze Unit Review One Vocabulary Test2. Chart Data3. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide3. Exit Slip: write two questions you still have after reading this article.

September 30, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer: Study for your final examMake sure you have a number two pencil Learning Targets: 1.Quarterly Final Exam

October 15, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 27: Identify the participle phrase and subject verb in the following sentence: The horse trotting up to the fence hopes that you have an apple or carrot.Learning Targets: 1. Unit Review One Vocabulary Test2. Analyze Study Habits ArticleCircle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide3. Exit Slip/Homework: write ONE questions you still have after reading this article in your composition notebook!

October 16, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 28: Identify the participle phrase, subject and verb in the following sentence: Marcy is the only seventh-grader running this race.Learning Targets: 1. Discuss Articles that you Analyzed yesterday, which included the following:Circle words that indicate text structure(s), write study habits on Reading Anticipation guide and analyze according to guide and exit slip question2. 3.8 Paragraph

October 23, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 29: Write the following definition of a thesis statement:following:An informative piece of writing must begin with a thesis statement or claim. In other words, the thesis must reveal every topic to be covered in the essay.Learning Target: I can create a thesis statement to guide my writingDesign a graphic organizer to plan your 5 paragraph

October 27, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 29: Study for your vocabulary quiz

Learning Target: I can create a thesis statement to guide my writing, write an introductory paragraph

Peer ConferencingRemember to utilize your graphic organizer to plan your 5 paragraph

October 28, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 30: Combine the following two sentences.Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.It is the second largest city in the state.

Learning Target: I can create a thesis statement to guide my writing, write an introductory and body paragraphs.

Peer ConferencingRemember to utilize your graphic organizer to plan your 5 paragraph

October 29, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 31: Combine the following three sentences.Hartford was once known as an industrial center.It was the home of several manufacturers.They made firearms, typewriters, bicycles, and even cars.Learning Target: I can create a thesis statement to guide my writing, write an introductory and body paragraphs.I can records of my writing on my student data sheetsConferencingRemember to utilize your graphic organizer to plan your 5 paragraph

November 10, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 31: Pick up data sheets.Learning Target: Check testI can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheets

November 11, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer 32: In your composition notebook label a page “Don’t Be a Cheat in Writing!” Learning Target: Plagiarism/Paraphrasing Videos I can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher nt data sheets

November 12, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer 32: Pick up data sheets.Learning Target: Check testI can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheets

November 13, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer : Begin working on your pieceLearning Target: I can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheetsMake sure you have your self and peer reflections for introductory paragraph, body paragraph 1 and body paragraph 2

November 14, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer : Begin working on your pieceLearning Target: I can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheetsMake sure you have your self and peer reflections for introductory paragraph, body paragraph 1 and body paragraph 2

November 17, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bell Ringer : Begin working on your pieceLearning Target: I can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheetsStudents went to computer lab to continue typing their pieces.

November 18, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Career Day and MovieStudents went to computer lab to continue typing their pieces.

November 19, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer : Copy down Sentence Check Chart on your own paperLearning Target: I can continue to develop my writing piece through self, peer and teacher I can records of my writing on my student data sheets

December 1, 2014 Learning Targets:Bell Ringer : Get out your writing piece, body 3 and conclusion reflection sheetLearning Target: I can reflect on my writing and evaluate my peers writing utilizing the scoring guide

November 20, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Pick up Data Sheets, Get out writing piece and documentation packet

Learning Targets: I can create my Works Cited PageContinue working on my writing piece.

November 21, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Pick up Data Sheets, Get out writing piece and documentation packet

Learning Targets: I can create my Works Cited PageContinue working on my writing piece.

December 3, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Pick up Holistic Scoring Guide and your On Demand Writing pieceIf you have highlighter please get them out alsoLearning Targets: Utilizing the Holistic scoring guide, I can evaluate my writing and a peer’s

December 4, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Take out your Holistic Scoring Guide and your On Demand Writing pieceLearning Targets: Utilizing the Holistic scoring guide, I can reflect on my writing. Activity-”No Passion for Pennies.”

December 5, 2014 Learning Targets:

Learning Target: Study for your quiz and take out a clean sheet of paper, write your name on it and number from 1-14Learning Targets: Demonstrate knowledge on vocabulary Quiz 5 Types of Sentences Activity

December 9, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 33: Write a compound sentence using aloof.

Learning Targets: Complete On Demand Writing Prompt

December 10, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 34: Write a complex sentence using instill.

Learning Targets: Self and peer evaluation of your On Demand Writing Prompt

December 11, 2014 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 35: Write a compound- complex sentence using forthright.

Learning Targets: Self and peer evaluation of your On Demand Writing Prompt

January 5, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 1: Review Sentence Type ReviewLearning Targets: Write two examples of two different sentence types and share them with a friendWrite a New Year’s Resolution.Criteria: Write 2 sentences using two different sentence types identifying your New Year’s ResolutionColor the ScrollCut it OutBe NeatHandwriting MUST Be LEGIBLE

January 6, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 2: Write the following sentence and identify the sentence type: The children laughed, jumped, marched, and paraded their new Christmas gifts for their friends to see them.Learning Targets: Share New Years ResolutionsWith partner read and evaluate Authors’ Argument, Claims, and Evidence and answer questions

January 7, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 3: Write the following sentence and identify the sentence type: When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page.Learning Targets: Continue…. With partner read and evaluate Authors’ Argument, Claims, and Evidence and answer questionsExchange partner groups and share answers, discuss why answers are correct/incorrect

January 8, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 4: Write the following sentence and identify the sentence type: Alejandro played football, so Maria went shopping .Learning Targets: Check... With partner read and evaluate Authors’ Argument, Claims, and Evidence and answer questionsExchange partner groups and share answers, discuss why answers are correct/incorrectBegin “Why I Lived With My Garbage for a Year”.

January 9, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 5: Write the following sentence and identify the sentence type: Juan and Maria went to the movies after they finished studying.Learning Targets: Vocabulary Words Unit 7Check... With partner read and evaluate “We Should Be in a Rage”Answer Questions….Debatable Claim, 4 pieces of evidence, counterargument and rebuttal if presentExchange partner groups and share answers, discuss why answers are correct/incorrectBegin “Why I Lived With My Garbage for a Year”.

January 12, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 6: Write the following sentence and identify the sentence type: The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.Learning Targets: Vocabulary Unit 7, Individually write down all 14 words…Check... With partner read and evaluate Write a sentence for each vocabulary word ( Six of the sentences must be 2 compound, 2 complex and 2 compound complex). Circle the number of the sentences and write what sentence type it follows.Listen to the words used correctly in sentence, correct News Year’s Resolution and pick up your Character T-shirt

January 13, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 6: Work on Vocabulary and sentences.Learning Targets: Celebrations Section of Data NotebookCheck... News Year’s Resolution and Character T-shirtCheck... With partner read and evaluate Authors’ Argument, Claims, and Evidence and answer questionsExchange partner groups and share answers, discuss why answers are correct/incorrectBegin “Why I Lived With My Garbage for a Year”.

January 14, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 7 : Write the following sentences and identify the sentence type: Alicia goes to the library and studies every day.The town where I grew up is in the United States.Learning Targets: Fill in information in Data Tracking informationCheck... With partner read and evaluate “We Should Be in a Rage”Answer Questions….Debatable Claim, 4 pieces of evidence, counterargument and rebuttal if present. Exchange partner groups and share answers, discuss why answers are correct/incorrect, Begin “Why I Lived With My Garbage for a Year”

January 15, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 8 : Get prepared for class and complete “Going for Gold with Leader in Me!” water bottle label Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Sentences2. Article Annotation 3. Complete the writing activity about how you have grown as a writerHW: Anything not completed is HOMEWORKStudy for your vocabulary quiz

January 15, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 9 : Get prepared for class and begin incomplete work. Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Sentences2. Article Annotation 3. Complete the writing activity about how you have grown as a writerHW: Anything not completed is HOMEWORKStudy for your vocabulary quiz

January 20, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 10 : Write your vocabulary terms on a blank sheet of paper. Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Quiz2. King Video…I have a dream writing activity3. Article Annotation Discussion

January 27, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Pick up the document “The Phrase” on the counter by teacher’s desk and read it. Learning Targets: 1. Identifying Various Phrase2. Critique introductory Paragraph- highlight debatable claim3. Revise Introductory Paragraph HW: Write Body Paragraph 1 and complete Gerund/Infinitive Phrase worksheet

January 27, 2015 Learning Targets:

Grammar LinksParticiples (Past and Present)GerundsSubject Verb Agreement Exercise 5Grammar BytesDangling Modifiers

January 28, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Take out the document “The Phrase” and be prepared to answer what role each answer plays-Infinitive/Gerund. Learning Targets: 1. Identifying Various Phrase2. Critique introductory Paragraph- highlight debatable claim3. Revise Introductory Paragraph HW: Write Body Paragraph 1 and 2and complete Gerund/Infinitive Phrase worksheet

January 30, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Pick up the document “Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers” (Look at Grammar Cheat Sheet 3 for definitions)

Learning Targets: 1. Identifying Various Phrase2. Critique introductory Paragraph- highlight debatable claim3. Revise Introductory Paragraph HW: Revise Body Paragraph 1 and 2

January 29, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Take out the document “The Phrase” and be prepared to answer what role each answer plays-Infinitive/Gerund. Learning Targets: 1. Identifying Various Phrase2. Critique introductory Paragraph- highlight debatable claim3. Revise Introductory Paragraph HW: Write Body Paragraph 1 and 2and complete Gerund/Infinitive Phrase worksheet

February 3, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: “Avoid Dangling Modifiers” Learning Targets: 1. Dangling Modifiers2. Where I Am in My Writing Critique Sheet3. Elbow Partner Critique 4. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 4, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Take out Your Try It Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers Sheet and

Complete Page 160 Editing A Paragraph Learning Targets: 1. Dangling Modifiers/Misplace Modifiers2. Where I Am in My Writing Critique Sheet3. Elbow Partner Critique 4. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 5, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer: Take out Your Try It Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers Sheet and

Complete Page 204 Language and Edit Practice Learning Targets: 1. Dangling Modifiers/Misplace Modifiers2. Where I Am in My Writing Critique Sheet3. Elbow Partner Critique 4. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 6, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 13: Write a corrected version of the sentence with the misplaced modifier in your composition notebook. Juan and Carlos only saw each other during holidays.Learning Targets: 1. Dangling Modifiers/Misplace Modifiers2. Where I Am in My Writing Critique Sheet3. Elbow Partner Critique 4. HW: Revise Your Piece and study for your vocabulary test

February 9, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 14: Get out a clean sheet of paper and number from 1-15 and make a word bank at the top or bottom of your paper (make sure you put your name on your paper). Study for your vocabulary testLearning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Story Sharing2. Vocabulary Quiz Unit 83. Elbow Partner Critique 4. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 10, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 15: Write the following sentences correctly to make sure there is not a misplaced or dangling modifier.1. Just Adam was picked for the team. 2. Amber was just chosen for the one number in the show.Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Story Sharing2. Elbow Partner Critique 3. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 12, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 16: Write the following sentences correctly to make sure there is not a misplaced or dangling modifier. Emma Sue was delighted when Mr. Nguyen returned her perfect calculus test with an ear-to-ear grin.

Learning Targets: 2. Elbow Partner Critique 3. HW: Revise Your Piece

February 13, 2015 Bellringer: Dangling/Misplaced Modifiers

Bellringer 17: Write the following sentences correctly in your composition notebook. Identify the one that is written correctly and fixed the ones that are not. 1. While listening to the radio, one should

always make sure that the volume is not too loud.

2. While watching a movie, people who talk loudly are really annoying.

3. Having learned Spanish in just three months, the stay in Mexico was a success.

February 13, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 18: Write the following sentences correctly to make sure there is not a misplaced or dangling modifier. Learning Targets: 1. CCC: Write arguments to support claims in

an analysis of substantial topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W. 7.1.

2. I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by self-reflection, peer and adult support. W.7.5

2. Elbow Partner Critique and Questioning

March 2, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 19: Write the following definition of a participial: A verbal that functions as an adjective.

Write this sentence and underline the participle: The whispering breezes scattered dust across the abandoned fields.Learning Targets: 1. Complete and Share Selma Stories2. Check Vocabulary Test

March 2, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 20: Write the following definition of a participial: A verbal that functions as an adjective.

Write this sentence and underline the participle: The horse trotting up to the fence hopes that you have an apple or carrots.Learning Targets: 1. Complete and Share Selma Stories2. Check Vocabulary Test

March 4, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 21: Write the following definition of a from the website of participial:

Learning Targets: 1. ODW Cheating Response Critique2. Narrative Reading/Writing

March 9, 2015 Learning Targets:

Bellringer 22: In your composition notebook, write the following alphabets letters a-d in cursive (Write both the capital and small letters)

Write this sentence in cursive: The horse trotting up to the fence hopes that you have an apple or carrots.Learning Targets: 1. Critique On Demand Writing 2. Areas of Growth for On Demand3. Narrative Writing

March 10, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 22: In your composition notebook, write the following alphabets letters e-h in cursive (Write both the capital and small letters)

Write this sentence in cursive: The whispering breezes scattered dust across the abandoned fields.Learning Targets: 1. Critique On Demand Writing 2. Areas of Growth for On Demand3. Narrative Writing

March 11, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 23: In your composition notebook, write the following alphabets letters i-m in cursive (Write both the capital and small letters) Write this sentence in cursive: The water drained slowly in the pipe clogged with dog hair.Learning Targets: 1. Critique On Demand Writing 2. Areas of Growth for On Demand3. Narrative Writing-Seeing with a Narrator’s

Eyes

March 12, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 24: In your composition notebook, write the following alphabets letters n-s in cursive (Write both the capital and small letters) Learning Targets: 1. Read Passage 2. On your paper, write the point of view the

passage is told from3. Narrative

March 12, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 24: In your composition notebook, write the following alphabets letters t-z in cursive (Write both the capital and small letters) Learning Targets: 1. Point of View Review2. Seeing With a Narrator’s Eyes

3. 1st period only-document writing data

March 19, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 27: In your composition notebook, answer this question in cursive: A narrative can be told from different point of views. What are they? Begin your sentence with , “ A narrative can be told from the following point of views: _________, __________, _____________...”Learning Targets: 1. Point of View Review2. Seeing With a Narrator’s Eyes with Elbow Partner3. 1st period only-document writing dataa. Self-score your second on demand writing piece, which also

includes Areas of Growth in Writing (Composition Notebook)b. Elbow score with Holistic scoring guide (Second Piece) b. At the same time, everyone, excluding helpers, will take the the Point of View Quiz (Write Your answers on your own paper)b. When you hear your name called, raise your hand-helpers will come collect writing piece and holistic scoring guide, composition –OPENED TO AREAS OF GROWTH FOR ON DEMAND

March 19, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 28: In your composition notebook, answer this question in cursive: A narrative can be told from different point of views. What are they? Begin your sentence with , “ A narrative can be told from the following point of views: _________, __________, _____________...”Learning Targets: 1. Point of View Review2. Seeing With a Narrator’s Eyes with Elbow

Partner3. 1st period only-document writing data

March 23, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 31: In your composition notebook, write the following sentence in cursive: The narrative technique, snapshot, creates a picture in the reader’s mind.

Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Words-Define and write a vocabulary story2. Narrative Technique3. Seeing With a Narrator’s Eyes with Elbow

Partner4. 1st period only-document writing data

March 24, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 32: In your composition notebook, write the following sentences in cursive and identify which one is an example of a gerund and infinitive: Sam enjoys playing tennis. I hope to learn gerunds.Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Words-Define and write a vocabulary story2. Read “The Day I Followed”3. Complete Character-Anaylsis4. 1st period only-document writing data

March 26, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 33: In your composition notebook, write the following sentences in cursive: Words that are formed from verbs but don’t act like verbs are called verbals. Gerunds, participles and infinitives are examples of verbals.Learning Targets: 1. Vocabulary Words-Define and write a vocabulary story2. Think Pair Share3. Narrative Writing4. 1st and 6th period only-document writing

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April 3, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 36: Main Idea Quiz Quiz (1-10)Take out a clean sheet of paper and number from 1-10Write your name on it and get ready to take your quiz

Learning Targets: 1. Analyze Data2. Read Oranges3. On a clean sheet of paper, answer the questions

about the poem4. Work on your Narrative Piece

April 13, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 37: Write definition of a noun clause in your composition notebook-A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun.REMEMBER:1. A noun is a part of speech.

2. Subjects and objects are parts of a sentence.

3. Nouns function as subjects or objects.

4. Therefore: Nouns = subjects, predicate nominative, direct object, indirect object, object of preposition

Learning Targets: 1. Check Main Idea Quiz2. Analyze Data3. Work on Narrative4. Revising Checklists (DO NOT WRITE ON)

April 14, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 38: Study for your grammar quizLearning Targets: 1. Check Grammar Quiz2. Analyze Data3. Work on Narrative4. Revising Checklists

April 14, 2015 Learning Targets:Bellringer 39: Review AdjectivesLearning Targets: 1. Check Grammar Quiz2. Analyze Data3. Work on Narrative4. Revising Checklists

December 4, 2014 Learning Targets:

Discussion Questions:1. What did you hear that

made you move?2. What did you wish you

could hear from other groups?

3. What makes a compelling

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