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23  May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1 and Part 2) in Google Classroom

23 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1 and Part 2)

Objective:  Students will interpret the song, research historical events, compare modern day events to historical events, and then connect the song with the quote….”History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But it Does Rhyme,” by Mark Twain.



Bell Ringer
Procedure:
1.  Watch..We Didn't Start the Fire Video
2.  Discuss the song basic storyline
3.  Review the directions to the project..Attached
4.  Students will begin working on project in class/Must complete Part 1, 2, and 3 by Tuesday


Attached is the facts behind each event mentioned in the song.  Use this to help state the importance of the facts.

Due:

20 May...Wilderness Survival Quiz in Google Classroom

20 May...Wilderness Survival Quiz

Students will read, complete,  summarize and compare the Wilderness Survival Quiz
Students will write a Type 3 paragraph following the prompt for We Didn't Start the Fire.

Procedure:
Complete the Type 3 Prompt from Monday

Complete the two quizzes and answer the questions.

Due:

18 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1 and Part 2) in Google Classroom

18 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1 and Part 2)

Objective:  Students will interpret the song, research historical events, compare modern day events to historical events, and then connect the song with the quote….”History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But it Does Rhyme,” by Mark Twain.



Bell Ringer
Procedure:
1.  Watch..We Didn't Start the Fire Video
2.  Discuss the song basic storyline
3.  Review the directions to the project..Attached
4.  Students will begin working on project in class/Must complete Part 1 and Part 2 by Friday


Attached is the facts behind each event mentioned in the song.  Use this to help state the importance of the facts.

Due:

19 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1) in Google Classroom

19 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1)

Objective:  Students will interpret the song, research historical events, compare modern day events to historical events, and then connect the song with the quote….”History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But it Does Rhyme,” by Mark Twain.



Bell Ringer
Procedure:
1.  Watch..We Didn't Start the Fire Video
2.  Discuss the song basic storyline
3.  Review the directions to the project..Attached
4.  Students will begin working on project in class


Attached is the facts behind each event mentioned in the song.  Use this to help state the importance of the facts.

Due:

17 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1) in Google Classroom

17 May...We Didn't Start the Fire Day 1 (Part 1)

Objective:  Students will interpret the song, research historical events, compare modern day events to historical events, and then connect the song with the quote….”History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But it Does Rhyme,” by Mark Twain.



Bell Ringer
Procedure:
1.  Watch..We Didn't Start the Fire Video
2.  Discuss the song basic storyline
3.  Review the directions to the project..Attached
4.  Students will begin working on project in class


Attached is the facts behind each event mentioned in the song.  Use this to help state the importance of the facts.

Due:

16 May....Independent Read/ Spot Check in Google Classroom

16 May....Independent Read/ Spot Check

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a question as a means of checking  silent comprehension. (Monday Read)


BOCA


Procedure:
1. Read silently independent library book.
2.  Complete 1 question from the attached Spot Check...Turn In

Due:

13 May....Friday Find (Pop Artists) in Google Classroom

13 May....Friday Find (Pop Artists)

Students will answer a series of questions by using the internet to locate the information.  

Procedure:
1.  Answer the questions on the connect Google Doc.
2.  The summaries must be in your own words.. no points will be given for cutting and pasting.
3.  Turn In

Due:

5 May...Thursday (Friday Find) in Google Classroom

5 May...Thursday (Friday Find)

Students will read, analyze, and summarize central ideas from several articles found on the internet.

Procedure: (Switching activity from Friday to today because of testing next to room)

Read and complete the Friday Find (Thursday)
Turn in Before End of Period

Due:

29 April.....Operation Gratitude in Google Classroom

29 April.....Operation Gratitude

Students will write letter to illustrate gratitude to First Responders and Military Service Men and Women.

Procedure:
1.  Watch video/discuss
2.  Write a friendly letter
3. Turn in

OR Summarize 2 Stories from attached article, What makes a hero

Due:

2 May....Independent Read/ Spot Check in Google Classroom

2 May....Independent Read/ Spot Check

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a question as a means of checking  silent comprehension. (Monday Read)


BOCA


Procedure:
1. Read silently independent library book.
2.  Complete 1 question from the attached Spot Check...Turn In

Due:

25 April...Test Taking/Independent Read in Google Classroom

25 April...Test Taking/Independent Read

Students will review and answer m/c focused on Test Taking Strategies in preparation for the PSSA's.
Students will read independently books of choice.

Procedure:
1.  Review Test Taking Strategies for PSSA's
2.  Independent Read (Be sure all students have a book to read for PSSA's)

Due:

22 April...Earth Day...Analyzing Songs in Google Classroom

22 April...Earth Day...Analyzing Songs

Students will read, listen, and analyze the theme to songs written about the earth.

Procedure:
1.  Introduce Earth Day
2.  Read and summarize 2 of the 4 attached songs, include lesson and evidence in summary.(5 to 7 sentences)]
3.  Listen, add to summaries, and discuss
4.  Turn In

Due:

20 April:  PSSA Review Packet in Google Classroom

20 April: PSSA Review Packet

Students will complete a review packet with passages and m/c questions in prep for the PSSA's.

Procedure:
1.  Review Process of Elimination
2.Begin to work through the packet...place answers on answer sheet
3.  Turn In

Due:

21 April:  PSSA Review Packet in Google Classroom

21 April: PSSA Review Packet

Students will complete a review packet with passages and m/c questions in prep for the PSSA's.

Procedure:
1.  Review Process of Elimination
2. Finish the packet from yesterday:  Nature's Story and A Sinking Feeling...Complete all questions on bubble sheet
3.  Turn In
4.  Read Class Novel with time remaining (Lightning Thief or Rash)

Due:

13 April..Text Structure in Google Classroom

13 April..Text Structure

Students will be able to recognize and map out a series of passages.

BOCA:  Flocabulary to Review the 5 basic Text Structures

Procedure:
1.  Power Point to review and define
2.  Students will work in partners to complete the graphic organizer for passages
3.  Hand In TODAY

Due:

12 April...PSSA Review in Google Classroom

12 April...PSSA Review

Students will complete a PSSA Review by completing a series of questions from Study Island.

Procedure:
1.  Complete Study Island in Class...Assignment due before the end of the period.
2.  Continue to read class novel...Spot Check Wednesday

Due:

11 April....Independent Read/ Spot Check in Google Classroom

11 April....Independent Read/ Spot Check

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a question as a means of checking  silent comprehension. (Monday Read)


BOCA


Procedure:
1. Read silently independent library book.
2.  Complete 1 question from the attached Spot Check...Turn In
3.  Begin Study Island...Evaluate Arguments (m)  and Text Structure (g)  DUE FRIDAY

Due:

7 April...Three Things I Love/Comp Day in Google Classroom

7 April...Three Things I Love/Comp Day

Students will read, analyze, and complete slides to the poem Three Things I Love

Students will read and state the basic story elements from the exposition part of class novel.
Students will define literary terms.

Procedure:
1.  Short quiz on terms
2.  Review and discuss the poem Three Things I Love
3.  Continue reading class novel, spot ck tomorrow

Due:

6 April...Three Things I Love.....Poem Analysis in Google Classroom

6 April...Three Things I Love.....Poem Analysis

Students will analyze the text structure and patterns to the poem Three Things I Love by completing a set of slides.

BOCA

Procedure:
1.  Review text structure and patterns
2.  Students read and complete a set of slides to the poem Three Things I Love
3.  Go over with the students
4.  Begin to read Class Novels

Due:

5 April...Poem...Casey at the Bat in Google Classroom

5 April...Poem...Casey at the Bat

Students will read, analyze, and answer guided reading questions to Casey at the Bat.

BOCA...Analyze Song

Procedure:
1.  Read Casey at the Bat (2)
2.  Answer Guided Questions to Narrative Poem
3.  Go Over the Answers
4.  Watch Casey at the Bat on YouTube

Due:

31 March...Review of Skill (Prefixes/Suffixes/Root)/Dilemma in Google Classroom

31 March...Review of Skill (Prefixes/Suffixes/Root)/Dilemma

Students will complete a packet reviewing often used affixes.
Students will read and respond to a Dilemma  focusing on Canceling Plans.

BOCA:
Read and respond to one of the two letters after reading, Is It Wrong to Cancel Plans...Turn I

Procedure:
1.  Review prefixes, suffixes, and affixes by watching Flocabulary
2.  Complete packet and Scope Dilemma
3.  Freerice.com

Due:

28 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA in Google Classroom

28 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA

Students will write a TDA as a concluding activity for the Ransom of the Red Chief

BOCA

Procedure:
1.  Review/Finish questions to Ransom of the Red Chief
2.  Respond to TDA....Turn In
3.  Begin reading chapter 1...Lightning Thief (Spot Ck. Tuesday)

Due:

BOCA:  March 21 to March 25 in Google Classroom

BOCA: March 21 to March 25

Due:

24 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA in Google Classroom

24 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA

Students will write a TDA as a concluding activity for the Ransom of the Red Chief

BOCA

Procedure:
1.  Review/Finish questions to Ransom of the Red Chief
2.  Respond to TDA....Turn In
3.  Complete Study Islands/Read

Due:

25 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA in Google Classroom

25 March...Ransom of Red Chief TDA

Students will write a TDA as a concluding activity for the Ransom of the Red Chief

BOCA

Procedure:
1.  Review/Finish questions to Ransom of the Red Chief
2.  Respond to TDA....Turn In
3.  Complete Study Islands/Read

Due:

23 March...Ransom of the Red Chief Day 2 in Google Classroom

23 March...Ransom of the Red Chief Day 2

The students will read, discuss, and complete a close reading activity to the short story, Ransom of the Red Chief.
The students will be able to recognize and discuss the irony of the story.



BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Define Irony (Watch Flocabulary)
2.  Begin to orally read, Ransom of the Red Chief (Finish for HW if not done)


3.  Reread silently and answer the guided questions on the right of story (Highlight Answers before writing the responses)
4.  Turn in on a sheet of paper by the end of Wednesday.

Due:

21 March....Independent Read/ Spot Check in Google Classroom

21 March....Independent Read/ Spot Check

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a question as a means of checking  silent comprehension. (Monday Read)


BOCA


Procedure:
1. Read silently independent library book.
2.  Complete 1 question from the attached Spot Check...Turn In
3.  Begin Study Island...Evaluate Arguments (m)  and Text Structure (g)  DUE FRIDAY

Due:

BOCA 3/14 to 3/18 in Google Classroom

BOCA 3/14 to 3/18

Due:

14 March:  Study Island/Independent Read in Google Classroom

14 March: Study Island/Independent Read

Students will read and discuss and independent novel of their choice.

Students will read, analyze, and complete Study Island Compare/Contrast (n) AND Technical Meaning (J) under Informational text


BOCA:  Record answers on attached doc.


Procedure:
1.  Read independently for 20 minutes....Share with peer nearby
2.  Complete Study Island Compare/Contrast (n) AND Technical Meaning (J) under Informational text


DUE Friday March 18

Due:

17 March...Poem Review/Write Limerick in Google Classroom

17 March...Poem Review/Write Limerick

Students will analyze and discuss answers to "Over the Weather"

Students will follow a pattern when writing a Limerick.


BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Go Over answers to yesterdays lesson, Over the Weather
2.  Write Limericks following pattern
     a.  Free choice
     b. Character from independent novel
3.  Share in small groups/Class
4.  Turn In

Due:

15 Snow White Commonlit in Google Classroom

15 Snow White Commonlit

Students will read and analyze Snow White by answering all the questions to the Grimm's Brother's version of Snow White.


Boca


Procedure:
1.  Free Rice.....Skill Review (Antonyms/Synonyms)
2.  Complete Snow White....Commonlit
3.  Turn In

Due:

16 March...Over the Weather in Google Classroom

16 March...Over the Weather

Students will read, analyze, and answer a series of slides for the poem, Over the Weather.


BOCA
Spot Check


Procedure:
1.  Read poem outloud
2.  Reread poem silently, then answer questions on slides...Turn In
3.  Begin reading novel

Due:

10 March..The Mighty Baba Yaga (Folktale) in Google Classroom

10 March..The Mighty Baba Yaga (Folktale)

Students will be able to discuss the elements of a fairy tale while reading The Mighty Baba Yaga.
Students will complete a serious of guided questions after reading The Mighty Baba Yaga.


BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Review basic storylines of Cinderella
2.  Students will read the play in two groups
3.  Complete the series of questions on slides for Homework
4. Turn In

Due:

11 March....Snow White...Commonlit in Google Classroom

11 March....Snow White...Commonlit

Students will read, analyze, and answer questions based on the Fairy Tale, Snow White.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Finish slides from the play read yesterday.
2.  Read and complete all questions for Snow White on Commonlit.org
3.  Read library book

Due:

8 March.....Perrault Version of Cinderella in Google Classroom

8 March.....Perrault Version of Cinderella

Students will read, analyze, and complete questions on Commonlit when reading the Perrault version of Cinderella.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review Grimm's Version of Cinderella
2.  Introduce Perraults version
3.  Read and complete Perraults version on Commonlit.org....Log in through Google...Answer all questions
4.  Complete graphic organizer as homework for Wednesday

Due:

28 February:  Study Island/Independent Read in Google Classroom

28 February: Study Island/Independent Read

Students will read and discuss and independent novel of their choice

Students will read, analyze, and complete Study Island Inference/Generalizations (b) AND Meaning and Tone (k).. ALL UNDER INFORMATIONAL TEXT


BOCA:  Record answers on attached doc.


Procedure:
1.  Read independently for 20 minutes....Share with peer nearby
2.  Complete Study Island Inference/Generalizations (b) AND Meaning and Tone (k)

Due:

3 March....Elements of a Fairy Tale in Google Classroom

3 March....Elements of a Fairy Tale

Objective: Students will read, analyze, and complete a Fairy Tale Chart for Grimms Version of Cinderella.

Bell Ringer: Quote from Cinderella
Baseball Riddle...Cinderella

Procedure:
1. Watch You Tube...Elements of a Fairy Tale
2. Read Grimms Version of Cinderella
3. Complete the first half of the story element chart

Due:

2 March....Elements of a Fairy Tale in Google Classroom

2 March....Elements of a Fairy Tale

Objective: Students will read, analyze, and complete a Fairy Tale Chart for Grimms Version of Cinderella.

Bell Ringer: Quote from Cinderella
Baseball Riddle...Cinderella

Procedure:
1. Watch You Tube...Elements of a Fairy Tale
2. Read Grimms Version of Cinderella
3. Complete the first half of the story element chart

Due:

1 March..Newsela..10% Summary...Why Russia is Invading Ukraine in Google Classroom

1 March..Newsela..10% Summary...Why Russia is Invading Ukraine

Students will write a 10% Summary after reading the Newsela Article, Why Russia is Invading Ukraine.


BOCA
Spot Ck. Independent Books


Procedure:
1. Spot Ck Independent Books...Describe Protagonist, Antagonist, and the Central Idea
2.  Read the Newsela Article, Why Russia is Invading Ukraine.  Answer the M/C Questions
3.  Write a 10% Summary...Due Wednesday


FCA's
STArt Sentence........................................5 pts
Describe Why Invasion w/evidence (2)...10 pts
Impact on US/Global (2)..........................10 pts
Total:........................................................ 25 pts

Due:

22 February:  Study Island/Independent Read in Google Classroom

22 February: Study Island/Independent Read

Students will read and discuss and independent novel of their choice

Students will read, analyze, and complete Study Island Text Evidence..(a) AND Individual, Events and Ideas (e) ALL UNDER INFORMATIONAL TEXT


BOCA:  Record answers on attached doc.


Procedure:
1.  Read independently for 20 minutes....Share with peer nearby
2.  Complete Study Island (a) Text Evidence and (e) individual, events, and ideas Both under Informational Text

Due:

BOCA 2/22 to 2/25 in Google Classroom

BOCA 2/22 to 2/25

Due:

24 February..Roberto Clemente 10% Summary in Google Classroom

24 February..Roberto Clemente 10% Summary

Students will write a 10% Summary for the scholastic article El Magnifico.


BOCA
Spot Check Library Books


Procedure:
1.  Review the format for a 10% Summary. (Attached)
2.  Students reread article from Wednesday...Complete Graphic Organizer (Attached)
3.  Write 10 % Article on a sheet of paper...Due tomorrow (A Piece of Paper )


FCA's
S"T"Art Sentence...........5 pts
3 Central Ideas.............15 pts
Evidence per Idea.........15 pts
Total: 35 pts

Due:

25 February...Current Event 10% Summary in Google Classroom

25 February...Current Event 10% Summary

Students will write a 10% Summary for a hard news story of choice. (Must be from the last few days)


BOCA
Spot Check Library Books


Procedure:
1.  Review the format for a 10% Summary. (Attached)
2.  Students choose a hard news story from the last few days...Complete Graphic Organizer (Attached)
3.  Write 10 % Article on a sheet of paper...Due Monday if not done in class (A Piece of Paper )


FCA's
S"T"Art Sentence...........5 pts
3 Details with evidence.............10 pts
opinion with evidence...............5 pts
Total: 20 pts

Due:

23 February...Roberto Clemente (Scope) in Google Classroom

23 February...Roberto Clemente (Scope)

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a serious of questions after reading "El Magnifico" and "Should No. 21 Be Retired.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Watch Video introducing Roberto Clemente
2.  Read Scope Article "El Magnifico" and "Should No. 21 Be Retired".
3.  Complete questions on slides (Don't worry about the Choice Board Slide)
4.  TURN IN....Be Sure to Answer ALL PARTS of Questions

Due:

16 February.A Living Nightmare final Spot Check in Google Classroom

16 February.A Living Nightmare final Spot Check

Students will answer comprehension questions based on their understanding of A Living Nightmare.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Final Spot Check..TURN IN
2.  Complete Lit. Circles Papers for Wednesday

Due:

15 February.A Living Nightmare final Spot Check in Google Classroom

15 February.A Living Nightmare final Spot Check

Students will answer comprehension questions based on their understanding of A Living Nightmare.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Final Spot Check..TURN IN
2.  Complete Lit. Circles Papers for Wednesday

Due:

Feb. 8-11 BOCA in Google Classroom

Feb. 8-11 BOCA

Due:

10 February....Olympic Athlete in Google Classroom

10 February....Olympic Athlete

Students will summarize an article about Shaun White from an objective point of view.
Students will recognize the text structure of Chronological/time when reading.....




Boca


Procedure:
1.  Introduce Shaun White
2.  Read, discuss text structure, and take notes on "A Look at Shaun White's 16 Year Olympic Career"
3.  Summarize notes from an objective point of view (You are a reporter)
4.  Turn In

Due:

8 February...Wolf's Point of View in Google Classroom

8 February...Wolf's Point of View

Students will analyze and answer questions about a poem written from a Wolf's POV.
Students will summarize central conflict from a different POV.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review Point of Views
2.  Read and answer questions (attached) ...Wolf's Point of View
3.  Rewrite summary for the Central Conflict to The Maze Runner from a different Point of View
4.  Turn In

Due:

31 Jan.-Feb. 4 BOCA in Google Classroom

31 Jan.-Feb. 4 BOCA

Complete the BOCA on the Google Form Attached

Due:

4 February....A Living Nightmare in Google Classroom

4 February....A Living Nightmare

Students will read and summarize the Central Conflict for Chapters 20-23 in a Living Nightmare.
Reminder:  Study Island is Due Today..Context Clues Informational Text


Procedure:
1.  Continue to read A Living Nightmare.....Try to be on chapter 23 for Tuesday (You should be close now)
2.  Summarize in 5 to 7 sentences the Central Conflict in this part of the book. Spot Check Tuesday.
3.  Turn In
4.  If you are finished with the novel...Pick a book of your own and read 2 to 3 chapters.  Summarize 5 to 7 sentences

Due:

1 Febuary...The Cabin (Close Reading Activity) in Google Classroom

1 Febuary...The Cabin (Close Reading Activity)

Students will read and analyze the text by answering questions as they are reading.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Show prereading video introducing Author and animals
2.  Students will orally/silently read The Cabin
3.  Reread and answer the questions on the slides (Don't do the Choice Board)
4.  Turn In

Due:

2 February...The Cabin (Close Reading Activity) in Google Classroom

2 February...The Cabin (Close Reading Activity)

Students will read and analyze the text by answering questions as they are reading.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Show prereading video introducing Author and animals
2.  Students will orally/silently read The Cabin
3.  Reread and answer the questions on the slides (Don't do the Choice Board)
4.  Turn In

Due:

24 January......Independent Read/Study Island in Google Classroom

24 January......Independent Read/Study Island

Students will read and discuss the central conflict of chosen novels.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Read independent book for 20 minutes and share central problem with classmate sitting behind you,
2..Study Island DUE FRIDAY....Point of View (h) AND Affixes/Roots (p)

Due:

28 January...Friday Find in Google Classroom

28 January...Friday Find

Students will read, analyze, and summarize current event articles from the internet.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Complete the Friday Find
2.  Continue reading class novel

Due:

26 January...A Living Nightmare Storyboard in Google Classroom

26 January...A Living Nightmare Storyboard

Students will illustrate the central/Supporting ideas of chapters 1- 17 in A Living Nightmare.


BOCA
Flocabulary:  Descriptive Language


Procedure:
1.  Review Central Idea at this point of the story.
2.  Draw illustration on Story Board
3.  Share

Due:

BOCA  January 19-21 in Google Classroom

BOCA January 19-21

Due:

20 January..A Living Nightmare in Google Classroom

20 January..A Living Nightmare

Students will read, discuss, and summarize the central storyline to A Living Nightmare.


BOCA
Comprehension Check


Procedure:
1.  Complete the TDA from Wednesday
2.  Read silently stopping every 10 minutes to summarize on a sheet of paper
3.  Collect after 3 summaries

Due:

19 January...PSSA/Sowing Community in Google Classroom

19 January...PSSA/Sowing Community

The students will read, analyze, and write to a Text Dependent Analysis prompt.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review the prompt and passage
2.  Students read silently, annotate, and respond to the TDA Prompt
3.  Hand in and continue reading class novel

Due:

18 January....Questions for the Clouds in Google Classroom

18 January....Questions for the Clouds

Students will analyze and answer questions on slides after reading the poem Questions for the Clouds.


Procedure:
1.  Read the poem at least twice before answering the questions on the slides
2.  Complete the slides....use complete sentences 
3.  Turn In
4.  Continue reading class novel for 10 minutes


IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CONNECTING......READ CLASS NOVEL FOR 20 MINUTES AND SUMMARIZE CENTRAL IDEA/SUPPORTING DETAILS IN 5 to 7 SENTENCES on a Google Doc and SHARE WITH ME

Due:

13 January: When My Noisy Mind Quiets (poetry analysis) in Google Classroom

13 January: When My Noisy Mind Quiets (poetry analysis)

Students will analyze the poem When My Noisy Mind Quiets by answering a series of questions on the poem slides.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Read the short poem silently
2.  Answer the questions on the slides in complete sentences/provide evidence
3.  Continue to read class novel


Student login for Scope: runbus5

Due:

5 January...2021 Year in Review Article(2) in Google Classroom

5 January...2021 Year in Review Article(2)

Objective: Students will read, complete a graphic organizer, and summarize an article of choice from the year 2021. (Does not have to be a hard news story)
Bell Ringer: 
Procedure:
1. Brainstorm articles chosen from yesterday....students share chosen articles
2. Review Slides with key terms
3. Pick a second article to read, complete attached graphic organizer USING COMPLETE SENTENCES, and summarize
4. Turn in....Share if time allows

Due:

4 January....Year in Review 2021 in Google Classroom

4 January....Year in Review 2021

Objective: Students will read, complete a graphic organizer, and summarize a hard news article from the year 2021. ( Avoid the Pandemic and Election)
Bell Ringer:
Quote: The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.

Procedure:
1. Watch Flocabulary Year in Review
2. Skim/Scan the internet and find a Hard News Article (Serious) describing an event from the year 2021. STAY AWAY FROM THE PANDEMIC AND ELECTION.
3. Complete the attached graphic organizer using COMPLETE SENTENCES.....MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS!!!!!!!
4. Turn In....if time allows, we will share summaries

Due:

20...December..Independent Read Monday in Google Classroom

20...December..Independent Read Monday

Students will independently read chosen novels and complete a short prompt afterwards.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Students will silently read books for part of the period
2.  Answer prompt....If you bought a gift for the protagonist and the antagonist in your novel that would inspire them to do better, what would the gifts be and why?

Due:

17..December..Rudolph the Red Nose Rewrite (Social Acceptance) in Google Classroom

17..December..Rudolph the Red Nose Rewrite (Social Acceptance)

Students will watch, analyze, and write to a prompt focusing on bullying


Procedure:
1.  Watch Rudolph
2.  Answer the prompts about bullying
3.  Summarize how the basic storyline is socially inappropriate in society today.

Due:

16..December..Rudolph the Red Nose Rewrite (Social Acceptance) in Google Classroom

16..December..Rudolph the Red Nose Rewrite (Social Acceptance)

Students will watch, analyze, and rewrite Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer from a human perspective.


Procedure:
1.  Watch Rudolph
2.  Rewrite the cartoon replacing characters with humans
3.  Summarize how the basic storyline is socially inappropriate in society today.

Due:

9 December...The Snow Image in Google Classroom

9 December...The Snow Image

Objective: The students will contrast the belief's of the mother and the father from the short story The Snow Image. (Theme)

Procedure:
1. Introduce the short (Quote from BOCA)

2. Read the short story, The Snow Image silently
3. Complete the attached theme graphic organizer contrasting the belief's of the characters in the story.
4. Turn In

Due:

8  December...Name These Tunes in Google Classroom

8 December...Name These Tunes

Objective: Students will use the dictionary to find meaning of synonyms to titles of holiday songs.

Procedure:
1. Review context clues
2. Students work on Name These Tunes using the dictionary and notes from yesterday
3. Turn in and continue reading class novels


Students May Use Notes From Picture Puzzles

Due:

30 November...The Gift of the Magi in Google Classroom

30 November...The Gift of the Magi

Students will complete a group of close reading slides focusing on Characterization, Tone, and Theme after reading The Gift of the Magi.
BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Review the definitions for Theme, Tone, and Characterization (Direct/Indirect)
2.  Orally Read The Gift of the Magi
3.  Students will complete the Close Reading Slides Attached and TURN IN
4.  Cont reading library books....Should be around page 40 to 50.

Due:

1 December...The Gift of the Magi in Google Classroom

1 December...The Gift of the Magi

Students will complete a group of close reading slides focusing on Characterization, Tone, and Theme after reading The Gift of the Magi.
BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Review the definitions for Theme, Tone, and Characterization (Direct/Indirect)
2.  Orally Read The Gift of the Magi
3.  Students will complete the Close Reading Slides Attached and TURN IN
4.  Cont reading library books....Should be around page 40 to 50.

Due:

22 November....Study Island/Independent Read Day in Google Classroom

22 November....Study Island/Independent Read Day

Students will complete read and choose answers to m/c questions when completing the Rhyming Skill to Study Island.


Procedure:
1.  Complete Study Island, Rhyming(L) in literature......DUE TODAY
2.  Independent Read.....NO LIBRARY

Due:

19..November..Point of View Review in Google Classroom

19..November..Point of View Review

Students will be able to identify the difference between  1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person Point of View.


Watch...True story of the Three 



Procedure:
1. Flocabulary: Watch and discuss
2.  POV Slide Notes
3.  Complete attached WS...OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS FROM TOP CENTER OF PAGE..Turn In
4.  Be on page 20 in library/independent book


Flocab:  Username (rura4171)  Password (bells4171)

Due:

12 November...Independent Book Talk in Google Classroom

12 November...Independent Book Talk

Students will answer questions both written and orally when discussing Independent Book.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review questions to be answered from choices (12, 19, 28, 33)
2.  Students complete questions on Recording Sheet
3.  Book Talk
TURN IN

Due:

9 Novemeber...Desmond Doss  in Google Classroom

9 Novemeber...Desmond Doss

Students will answer questions after reading and watching a video about Desmond Doss.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Watch short video on Youtube about Desmond Doss/Discuss
2.  Students read and answer questions from Commonlit about Desmond Doss
3.  Turn In by Wednesday

Due:

5 November..Friday Find (Current Events) in Google Classroom

5 November..Friday Find (Current Events)

Students will read and answer questions to a variety of articles from the morning news.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Complete the Friday Find...Turn in by the end of period
2.  Complete Study Island or read library book if you finish early.

Due:

3 November..Trapped in a Cave (Scope) in Google Classroom

3 November..Trapped in a Cave (Scope)

Students will complete a series of comprehension questions on slides as they read Trapped in a Cave.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review/Finish reading Trapped in Cave
2.  Complete Slides
3.  Complete the Prompt for the last slide connected on Google Classroom
4.  Turn In

Due:

4...Trapped in a Cave...TDA in Google Classroom

4...Trapped in a Cave...TDA

Students will write a summary with evidence to support the theme of Trapped in a Cave, the importance of teamwork.


BOCA
1.  Complete Slides
2.  Complete the TDA Prompt
3.  All must be turned in TODAY
4.  Study Island or Read Library books when finished

Due:

1...November..Independent Read Monday in Google Classroom

1...November..Independent Read Monday

Students will independently read chosen novels and complete a short prompt afterwards.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Read a few of The Ghoul stories from last week
2.  Read silently chosen novel
3.  Complete prompt in block for tomorrow

Due:

2 November..Trapped in a Cave (Scope) in Google Classroom

2 November..Trapped in a Cave (Scope)

Students will complete a series of comprehension questions on slides as they read Trapped in a Cave.


BOCA


Procedure:
1. View:  Author's Introductory Video
2.  Orally read and discuss
3.  Students complete the slides
4.  Turn In

Due:

28 October...Ground Zero Extra Credit in Google Classroom

28 October...Ground Zero Extra Credit

Students will silently read, analyze, and answer questions from the Author's Note section to Ground Zero.


BOCA


Procedure:
1. Students will complete an Extra Credit Activity by reading and completing a set of questions to Ground Zero, Author's Note.
2. Continue reading library books, next log block due tomorrow


EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE AT THE END OF PERIOD TODAY!!!!!!

Due:

26 October....The Invisible Man Radio Play. in Google Classroom

26 October....The Invisible Man Radio Play.

Objective: Students will orally read, create background sounds, and discuss the radio play "Invisible Man."

Procedure:
1. History of radio plays
2. Read and discuss orally the play Invisible Man (encourage sound effects)
3. Students complete skill packet for homework

Due:

27 October....The Invisible Man Radio Play. in Google Classroom

27 October....The Invisible Man Radio Play.

Objective: Students will orally read, create background sounds, and discuss the radio play "Invisible Man."
                   

Procedure:
1. History of radio plays
2. Read and discuss orally the play Invisible Man (encourage sound effects)
3. Students complete skill packet  and TURN IN

Due:

25 October....Deadly Hits Close Reading in Google Classroom

25 October....Deadly Hits Close Reading

Objective: Students will analyze the text when completing a close reading activity with the article Deadly Hits."

Procedure:
1. Review and complete Monday's activity
2. Reread "Deadly Hits" and complete Close Reading WS
3. Turn in before end of period
4. Continue reading independent novel

Due:

21 October...Scary Pa Legends/The Ghouls Retell in Google Classroom

21 October...Scary Pa Legends/The Ghouls Retell

Objectives: Students will summarize the the basic story elements of a popular legend from Erie, PA. (Axe Hallow Murder)
Students will orally share their Ghouls stories.

Procedure:
Pre-Activity: Students will listen to a scary story from Erie, Pa and summarize the basic story elements of Axe Hallow Murder on a slide.
Turn In

1. Share and discuss The Ghoul stories
2.  Continue reading library books

Study Island due by end of period.

Due:

19 October....Ghouls in Google Classroom

19 October....Ghouls

Objective: The students will write a conclusion for a seasonal story starter.

Procedure:
1. Review story elements, figurative language, imagery, etc.
2. Read orally The Ghouls
3. Listening to "Creepy Music" ..Students will finish writing the ending to The Ghouls. Must be 1 page in length.
4. Turn in Tomorrow

Due:

20 October...The Ghouls in Google Classroom

20 October...The Ghouls

Students will orally share and discuss endings to The Ghouls with their peers.


BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Review/Finish writing ending to The Ghouls
2.  Exchange with a person sitting nearby.. Suggest how to make the stories more "Scary"
3.  Share with class....Turn In
4.  Con't reading library books

Due:

18 October...Point of View Review/Notes in Google Classroom

18 October...Point of View Review/Notes

Students will read and identify the point of view of short paragraphs.


BOCA


Procedure
1.  Review:  Flocabulary  (POV)
2.  Power Point Review
3.  Complete attached worksheet for homework

Due:

13 October...Ground Zero Essay in Google Classroom

13 October...Ground Zero Essay

Students will discuss and respond to an essay question from Ground Zero Essay Choice Board.


BOCA
Procedure:
1.  Students finish quiz from yesterday
2.  Students will pair up to discuss the essay choices
3.  Students will pick an essay and complete on Google Form
Turn In

Due:

14 October...The Two Gifts (TDA) in Google Classroom

14 October...The Two Gifts (TDA)

Students will read, analyze, and respond to a Text Dependent Analysis question, The Two Gifts.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Read silently, The Two Gifts
2.  Complete TDA
3.  Turn In

Due:

12 October...Ground Zero Quiz #3 in Google Classroom

12 October...Ground Zero Quiz #3

Students will read and answer comprehension questions based on the last part of Ground Zero


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review
2. Quiz
3.  Submit

Due:

5 October in Google Classroom

5 October

Students will complete a Character Trait Map using evidence from Ground Zero (Two Traits for Brandon and Reshmina).


Active Shooter Drill Review


Procedure:
1.  Complete the Character Trait Map for both Brandon and Reshmina (2 traits for each character)
2.  Compare the two characters.......State what they both have in common
3.  Continue reading Ground Zero

Due:

1 October..Harry Potter Escape Room in Google Classroom

1 October..Harry Potter Escape Room

Objective: Students will read, analyze, and respond to a set of 4 puzzles when trying to escape the Harry Potter Escape Room


Directions:
1. Attached to the Google Doc
2.  Continue reading Ground Zero....Book must be finished for Wednesday, October 6

Due:

23 September..Ground Zero Quiz #2  (7-14) in Google Classroom

23 September..Ground Zero Quiz #2 (7-14)

Objective:  Students will provide evidence to comprehension questions as they answer questions based on chapters 7-14.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Quiz...Spot Check Comprehension
2.  Turn In
3.  Continue reading Ground Zero/Library Book

Due:

16 September..Ground Zero Quiz 1 in Google Classroom

16 September..Ground Zero Quiz 1

Objective:  The Students will answer questions on a short quiz as a measure of comprehension.


BOCA


Procedure:
1.  Review/Questions
2.  Quiz..MUST BE TURNED IN BY END OF CLASS


Submit
Continue reading library book

Due:

13 Septermber..Study Island (Setting, Characters) in Google Classroom

13 Septermber..Study Island (Setting, Characters)

Objective:  Students will read and complete setting and character under the literature section of the Study Island program. (PSSA Pre/Skill Practice)


BOCA:  Analyze Quote/Riddle


Procedure:
1.  Review the importance of Setting (e)/Characters (f) through Flocabulary video
2.  Complete Setting (e) and character (f) skills under the literature section of the Study Island program
3.  Turn In...continue reading library book

StudyIsland.com
Log In
27lastnamefirstinitial@hc
Lunch number for most of you/wildcat for a couple of you

Due:

10 September...Ground Zero in Google Classroom

10 September...Ground Zero

Objectives:  Students will analyze, describe, and discuss pictures and songs from September 11.
Students will orally read and discuss Ground Zero.


Procedure:
1.  Analyze 3 pictures from 9/11......describe each picture in a few words
2.  Analyze the mood of the song, Where Were You When the Word Stopped Turning
3.  Continue to read and analyze Ground Zero

Due:

7 September...What Happened on September 11 in Google Classroom

7 September...What Happened on September 11

Objective:  Students will complete a documentary guide while watching the HBO presentation of "What Happened on September 11.


BOCA:  Analyze the song, Where were you when the world stopped turning


Procedure:
1. Introduce the novel Ground Zero by watching the documentary "What Happened on September 11"
https://www.hbo.com/classrooms/what-happened-on-september-11



2. Complete the Documentary Guide handout while viewing the HBO video
3. Small Group/Big group Discussion4. If you are asynchronous instruction, watch video and answer questions in either Kami or on a google doc and submit it to me.

Due:

31 August ...Scope.....Rescue at the Water's Edge in Google Classroom

31 August ...Scope.....Rescue at the Water's Edge

Objective:  Students will complete a Slide Deck while reading and listening to the story, Rescue at the Water's Edge.


BOCA


Directions:
1.  Log in to Scope Magazine through Google Classroom
2.  Watch the intro Video and complete the slide with the teacher
3.  Read orally the story, Rescue at the Water's Edge
4.  Reread silently, completing the slides that go with the story.  Don't do the last slide, Choice Board 
Steps:


Scope.scholastic.com
Log In
Student
Google Classroom


Turn In

Due:

1 September...Rescue at the Water's Edge in Google Classroom

1 September...Rescue at the Water's Edge

Objective:  The students will complete the guided reading slides while reading "Rescue at the Water's Edge."


Student Login for Scope:  Runbus5


BOCA
Directions:
1.  Log on to Scope Magazine through Google Classroom...Login password:  Runbus5
2.  Complete the Video Slides together
3.  Read the story aloud
4.  Reread and complete the slides to the story....Turn In

Due:

27 August...Library in Google Classroom

27 August...Library

Objective:  Students will define genre and identify the genre of chosen library book for independent reading.


Boca:  Quote, Riddle, Define Genre


Directions:
1.  Define Genre with examples
2.  Go to library to pick a book for independent read
3.  Explain reading log worksheet
4.  Assignment...read the first 25 pages for Tuesday and complete the first block on the reading log.  You may pick the prompt that fits where you are in your book.  In Journals state the genre of chosen book.  

Response to prompt must be 3 to 5 sentences to get full credit

Due:

30 August..Study Island Pre-Test in Google Classroom

30 August..Study Island Pre-Test

Objective:  Students will complete the Pre-Test for the Study Island Program.


BOCA (Beginning of Class Activity in Journals)


Procedure:
1.  Students will log in to Study Island and complete the Pre-Test.
2.  Con't reading library book when finished....1st block to reading log due tomorrow.