Vocabulary Final:) Pop Quiz
*Timed writing- You are helping plan for a end of the year pool party. You must sign up for one of the following jobs: Decorations--Games-- Main course-- Dessert table. Which one would you sign up for and tell all about your ideas/details please:)
Class lesson- Memoir presentations
Class discussions- Stars and Wishes--
HW- Please send Mrs. O'Donnell your address
*Timed writing- You are helping plan for a end of the year pool party. You must sign up for one of the following jobs: Decorations--Games-- Main course-- Dessert table. Which one would you sign up for and tell all about your ideas/details please:)
Class lesson- Memoir presentations
Class discussions- Stars and Wishes--
HW- Please send Mrs. O'Donnell your address
Vocabulary check up:) Pop Quiz
*Timed writing- Go through the 32 different writing prompts you wrote throughout this year. Select one that you would like to add more to.
Class lesson- Practiced writing a hook using the craft: set the scene using one of the pictures from below.
Discussed- writing a memoir using all the crafts that have been introduced and practiced.
HW- write your memoir- refer to the HOMEWORK section on my weebly. IT contains a lot of helpful information!
*Timed writing- Go through the 32 different writing prompts you wrote throughout this year. Select one that you would like to add more to.
Class lesson- Practiced writing a hook using the craft: set the scene using one of the pictures from below.
Discussed- writing a memoir using all the crafts that have been introduced and practiced.
HW- write your memoir- refer to the HOMEWORK section on my weebly. IT contains a lot of helpful information!
Vocabulary: spectacular adj.
Timed writing- Look at the photos below- which of these adventures would you like to try? Give details:)
Review animal reports
Introduce crafts for Memoir writings
Hw- complete the crafts HW pages- reread the Memoir essay model- The First Day of 4th Grade
Timed writing- Look at the photos below- which of these adventures would you like to try? Give details:)
Review animal reports
Introduce crafts for Memoir writings
Hw- complete the crafts HW pages- reread the Memoir essay model- The First Day of 4th Grade
Set the scene--- Hook--
Vocabulary check up:)
*Timed writing- What are some of your favorite things to do that involve water. "Water Fun". Explain in details- target 125 words in 6 minutes:)
Grammar : mini - paragraphs about subject
Class lesson- go over hw- review crafts used in informational (animal report) and more about resources:)
HW- gather information on animal of your choice using your graphic organizer. once all information is gathered used the organizer to set up your report- final copy- reread- edit- revise. This should be done on google slides with added pictures- don't forget your subheadings:)
*Timed writing- What are some of your favorite things to do that involve water. "Water Fun". Explain in details- target 125 words in 6 minutes:)
Grammar : mini - paragraphs about subject
Class lesson- go over hw- review crafts used in informational (animal report) and more about resources:)
HW- gather information on animal of your choice using your graphic organizer. once all information is gathered used the organizer to set up your report- final copy- reread- edit- revise. This should be done on google slides with added pictures- don't forget your subheadings:)
Vocabulary- obsolete-
*Timed writing-Think of all the things you use during your day. What three things do you use the most. Explain in details- target 125 words in 6 minutes:)
Grammar peak- what is the subject of a sentence?
Class lesson- go over hw- more craft practice
HW- craft practice, write a mini paragraph about what you know about the subject in a sentence- begin gathering information (researching) your animal of choice using your organizing tools provided via email.
*Timed writing-Think of all the things you use during your day. What three things do you use the most. Explain in details- target 125 words in 6 minutes:)
Grammar peak- what is the subject of a sentence?
Class lesson- go over hw- more craft practice
HW- craft practice, write a mini paragraph about what you know about the subject in a sentence- begin gathering information (researching) your animal of choice using your organizing tools provided via email.
Vocabulary- taut-
*Timed writing-In between meals, you might want a snack! Explain in detail your top 3 snack choices.- target 125 words in 5 minutes:)
Grammar peak- will continue next week with subject:)
Class lesson- go over hw- craft practice
HW- craft practice and grammar- subject- read and do the 8 practice sentences.
Vocabulary- scrupulous-
*Timed writing- write about some of the special things you did over spring break.Explain in detail- target 125 words in 5 minutes:)
Grammar peak- will continue next week with subject:)
Class lesson- beginning to think about an animal report- informational writing
HW- reread the informational report - sample essay- Tiger Salamander- fill out the graphic organizer for Tiger Salamander Model Essay- be sure to complete each section of the graphic organizer.
*Timed writing- write about some of the special things you did over spring break.Explain in detail- target 125 words in 5 minutes:)
Grammar peak- will continue next week with subject:)
Class lesson- beginning to think about an animal report- informational writing
HW- reread the informational report - sample essay- Tiger Salamander- fill out the graphic organizer for Tiger Salamander Model Essay- be sure to complete each section of the graphic organizer.
Vocabulary- Review - interactive review of several words from our list
*Timed writing- Would you rather go to a zoo, museum or an amusement park? Explain in detail- target 125 words in 5 minutes:)
Speaking and listening opportunity- share your prepositional poem and compare/contrast essays.
HW- No Homework- Happy Spring Break- see you again on April 7th- Ben's 10th Birthday!!!!
*Timed writing- Would you rather go to a zoo, museum or an amusement park? Explain in detail- target 125 words in 5 minutes:)
Speaking and listening opportunity- share your prepositional poem and compare/contrast essays.
HW- No Homework- Happy Spring Break- see you again on April 7th- Ben's 10th Birthday!!!!
3/17/2021
Vocabulary-
*Timed writing- What are some of your favorite colors?
*Review Grammar lesson- prepositional phrases- poem
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing compare/contrast essays
*Class discussion - Identify Your Purpose-- Criteria list for animals is different than fruits:)
HW- info on the homework page
Vocabulary-
*Timed writing- What are some of your favorite colors?
*Review Grammar lesson- prepositional phrases- poem
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing compare/contrast essays
*Class discussion - Identify Your Purpose-- Criteria list for animals is different than fruits:)
HW- info on the homework page
3/10/2021
Vocabulary- myriad
*Timed writing- Write about the signs of spring.
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss prepositions/phrases
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing Procedure writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Compare/Contrast- 3 crafts to help with writing a Compare/Contrast Essay writing.
HW- info on the homework page
Vocabulary- myriad
*Timed writing- Write about the signs of spring.
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss prepositions/phrases
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing Procedure writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Compare/Contrast- 3 crafts to help with writing a Compare/Contrast Essay writing.
HW- info on the homework page
3/3/2021
Vocabulary- galvanizing
*Timed writing- Tell me about a time you went bowling or kite flying:)
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss Tenses- Adverbs
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing Procedure writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Compare/Contrast- 3 crafts to help with writing a Compare/Contrast Essay writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
HW- info on the homework page
Vocabulary- galvanizing
*Timed writing- Tell me about a time you went bowling or kite flying:)
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss Tenses- Adverbs
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing Procedure writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Compare/Contrast- 3 crafts to help with writing a Compare/Contrast Essay writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
HW- info on the homework page
2/24/2021
Vocabulary- insatiable
*Timed writing- How to make your favorite sandwich/ sandwich of your choice
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss interjections HW and Tenses-
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing timed writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Procedural Writing- 4 crafts to help with writing a Procedural Writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
HW- info on the homework page
Vocabulary- insatiable
*Timed writing- How to make your favorite sandwich/ sandwich of your choice
*Review Grammar lesson- Discuss interjections HW and Tenses-
* Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing timed writings
*Class discussion -continued practice- investigating new writing focus- Procedural Writing- 4 crafts to help with writing a Procedural Writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
HW- info on the homework page
2/17/2021
Vocabulary- precise
_Timed writing- How to build a snowman OR snow fort.
-Review Grammar lesson- Discuss interjections
- Listen and speak opportunity - Students went into breakout rooms to share how they were able to revise their stories.
Review- Revisions-
Class discussion - new writing focus- Procedural Writing- 4 crafts to help with writing a Procedural Writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
Vocabulary- precise
_Timed writing- How to build a snowman OR snow fort.
-Review Grammar lesson- Discuss interjections
- Listen and speak opportunity - Students went into breakout rooms to share how they were able to revise their stories.
Review- Revisions-
Class discussion - new writing focus- Procedural Writing- 4 crafts to help with writing a Procedural Writing. Talked about each and practiced one of each so they could proceed with homework practice individually!
2/10/2021
Vocabulary-
_Timed writing- National Pizza Day--
-Review Grammar lesson- transitive- intransitive
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening and speaking skills as we share our fictional stories
Review- Show Not Tell-- Elaborate and Extend--Sentence Combining-
Class discussion about revising. Reflecting on your writing- using tools to help prompt questions about your specific skills used in your writing--
_ HW- Revise Fictional Story--
Vocabulary-
_Timed writing- National Pizza Day--
-Review Grammar lesson- transitive- intransitive
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening and speaking skills as we share our fictional stories
Review- Show Not Tell-- Elaborate and Extend--Sentence Combining-
Class discussion about revising. Reflecting on your writing- using tools to help prompt questions about your specific skills used in your writing--
_ HW- Revise Fictional Story--
-2/3/2021
Vocabulary
_Timed writing- road trip- Write about what you do when you are on a road trip to help pass time.
-Grammar lesson- transitive- intransitive
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening and speaking skills
-Class Lesson- Show Not Tell-- Elaborate and Extend--Sentence Combining-
_ HW- *Complete each worksheets using the Crafts we discussed in class.
*Complete the Grammar section on transitive and intransitive verbs- copy sentences provided in the Grammar Section.
*Select the prompt you want to write as a fictional narrative. Use some of the writing techniques we discussed in class today during our lesson time. Final copy due next week on Wednesday 1/10/2021
Vocabulary
_Timed writing- road trip- Write about what you do when you are on a road trip to help pass time.
-Grammar lesson- transitive- intransitive
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening and speaking skills
-Class Lesson- Show Not Tell-- Elaborate and Extend--Sentence Combining-
_ HW- *Complete each worksheets using the Crafts we discussed in class.
*Complete the Grammar section on transitive and intransitive verbs- copy sentences provided in the Grammar Section.
*Select the prompt you want to write as a fictional narrative. Use some of the writing techniques we discussed in class today during our lesson time. Final copy due next week on Wednesday 1/10/2021
- vocab
1/27/2021
Vocabulary Quiz- no new word this week vocab quiz
_Timed writing- writing 5 sentences using vocabulary words
-Grammar lesson- Review- today we touched on the verbs- several students agreed we needed to revisit the verb types again next week. We will review verb types next week:) Especially passive, transitive and future.
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening skills, following directions, practicing spelling and writing complete sentences for vocabulary words. Please read over your child's sentences:)
Check HW-
-Class Lesson- Checking for clear understanding of the story- hook, problem, beginning, middle, end with supporting details, and solution in final paragraph. Discussed "cliffhanger" and dialogue- used as a hook. In Breakout Rooms- Students were able to share their ideas for writing their own Dark and Stormy Night- 5 paragraph Fictional story.
_ HW- Students should use their blank graphic organizer from Dark And Stormy Night to develop their ideas-- then do a sloppy copy of their story. Using the writer's checklist they can so a final copy to present in class next week.
1/27/2021
Vocabulary Quiz- no new word this week vocab quiz
_Timed writing- writing 5 sentences using vocabulary words
-Grammar lesson- Review- today we touched on the verbs- several students agreed we needed to revisit the verb types again next week. We will review verb types next week:) Especially passive, transitive and future.
- Listen and speak opportunity - Today presented a great opportunity to work on developing listening skills, following directions, practicing spelling and writing complete sentences for vocabulary words. Please read over your child's sentences:)
Check HW-
-Class Lesson- Checking for clear understanding of the story- hook, problem, beginning, middle, end with supporting details, and solution in final paragraph. Discussed "cliffhanger" and dialogue- used as a hook. In Breakout Rooms- Students were able to share their ideas for writing their own Dark and Stormy Night- 5 paragraph Fictional story.
_ HW- Students should use their blank graphic organizer from Dark And Stormy Night to develop their ideas-- then do a sloppy copy of their story. Using the writer's checklist they can so a final copy to present in class next week.
Vocabulary word- - refer to vocab section:) avid
_Timed writing- 5 minutes-Describe in detail some of your favorite snow activities. If you do not like playing outside in the snow- tell why:) What would you rather be doing?
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing book and story elements- writings in breakout rooms
Check HW - Story Elements- complete sentences - grammar
-Class Lesson- Review elements of a story- Fictional Narrative- Point of View- Figurative language- read sample- discuss check list- brainstorm ideas -
_ HW- Everything you need to know about HW is in the HW section:)
_Timed writing- 5 minutes-Describe in detail some of your favorite snow activities. If you do not like playing outside in the snow- tell why:) What would you rather be doing?
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing book and story elements- writings in breakout rooms
Check HW - Story Elements- complete sentences - grammar
-Class Lesson- Review elements of a story- Fictional Narrative- Point of View- Figurative language- read sample- discuss check list- brainstorm ideas -
_ HW- Everything you need to know about HW is in the HW section:)
Vocabulary word- emphatic- refer to vocab section:)
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What things are you looking forward to in 2021?
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences- writings in breakout rooms
HW - check- reviewed quotation marks, dialogue and paragraphs
- Lesson- Review elements of a story
_ HW- Everything you need to know about HW is in the HW section:)
* Get up and Go activity- enter all the words you found for- WORDS INSTEAD OF SAID.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What things are you looking forward to in 2021?
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences- writings in breakout rooms
HW - check- reviewed quotation marks, dialogue and paragraphs
- Lesson- Review elements of a story
_ HW- Everything you need to know about HW is in the HW section:)
* Get up and Go activity- enter all the words you found for- WORDS INSTEAD OF SAID.
1/6/2021.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Vocabulary word- exclaimed- v- cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger or fear
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- These are a few of my favorite things I received, gave as gifts or did for Christmas break.
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences- writings in breakout rooms
- Lesson- Use of Quotation Marks-
_ HW- rewrite the pass
* Get up and Go activity- find a book you are reading or read- find a sentence with dialogue.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Vocabulary word- exclaimed- v- cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger or fear
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- These are a few of my favorite things I received, gave as gifts or did for Christmas break.
-Grammar lesson- Review- test - whole class-parts of speech
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences- writings in breakout rooms
- Lesson- Use of Quotation Marks-
_ HW- rewrite the pass
* Get up and Go activity- find a book you are reading or read- find a sentence with dialogue.
A Prayer for Christmas Eve
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.
12/16/2020
Vocabulary word- Review and practice of our list of vocabulary words.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- You are in charge of filling your Mom's stocking this year. What will you surprise her with?
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- Review and answers- Conjunctions- FATBOYS
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences
- Lesson- Break away room- sharing your Show Not Tell sentences
_ HW- No homework during the Christmas Break
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
Vocabulary word- Review and practice of our list of vocabulary words.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- You are in charge of filling your Mom's stocking this year. What will you surprise her with?
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- Review and answers- Conjunctions- FATBOYS
- Listen and speak opportunity - sharing sentences
- Lesson- Break away room- sharing your Show Not Tell sentences
_ HW- No homework during the Christmas Break
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
Vocabulary word- illumination: lighting or light. The only illumination was from a skylight. The rooms were flooded with soft illumination
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- The 5 senses of Christmas Time.
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- Conjunctions- FATBOYS
- Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing ornaments using details
- Lesson- Show Not Tell sentence writing- elaboration technique to enhance writing sentences and paragraphs
_ HW- refer to homework section- write Show Not tell sentences
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Write a list of of Christmas wishes- elaborate:)
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- none for today
- Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing ornaments using details
- Lesson- Show Not Tell sentence writing- elaboration technique to enhance writing sentences and paragraphs
_ HW- refer to homework section- write Show Not tell sentences
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- The 5 senses of Christmas Time.
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- Conjunctions- FATBOYS
- Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing ornaments using details
- Lesson- Show Not Tell sentence writing- elaboration technique to enhance writing sentences and paragraphs
_ HW- refer to homework section- write Show Not tell sentences
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Write a list of of Christmas wishes- elaborate:)
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- none for today
- Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing ornaments using details
- Lesson- Show Not Tell sentence writing- elaboration technique to enhance writing sentences and paragraphs
_ HW- refer to homework section- write Show Not tell sentences
Agenda for12/2/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
Calendar Talk:
Dec 2. Class -Show NOT Tell
Dec 9. Class-
Dec 16. Class
Dec 23- Break
Dec 30- Break
Jan 6 - Class Resumes-
-Vocabulary word- elaborate- v - adding details to something
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Write a list of of Christmas wishes- elaborate:)
* Get up and Go activity- describe your favorite Christmas Tree ornament
-Grammar lesson- none for today
- Listen and speak opportunity - Sharing ornaments using details
- Lesson- Show Not Tell sentence writing- elaboration technique to enhance writing sentences and paragraphs
_ HW- refer to homework section- write Show Not tell sentences
OUR CLASS CORNUCOPIA OF THANKSGIVING! 2020
Agenda for11/18/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- gratitude
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What are some ways to show and express gratitude?
* check grammar homework -
* Get up and Go activity- stuff animal- fun with prepositional phrases
-Grammar lesson- prepositional phrases
- Listen and speak opportunity - Holiday Vacation Presentations
- Lesson- going over the Thanksgiving poem- sharing ideas-
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word- gratitude
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What are some ways to show and express gratitude?
* check grammar homework -
* Get up and Go activity- stuff animal- fun with prepositional phrases
-Grammar lesson- prepositional phrases
- Listen and speak opportunity - Holiday Vacation Presentations
- Lesson- going over the Thanksgiving poem- sharing ideas-
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for11/11/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word-adj. exasperated- intensely irritated and frustrated I was so exasperated when I could not find my car keys.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Describe a time you felt angry. How did you manage your feelings?
* check grammar homework - adjectives- 3 types
* Get up and Go activity-
-Grammar lesson- flipping adverbs:)
- Listen and speak opportunity - President Google slide report-
- Lesson- research report Holiday destination- writing complete sentences- work on your google slide presentation
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word-adj. exasperated- intensely irritated and frustrated I was so exasperated when I could not find my car keys.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Describe a time you felt angry. How did you manage your feelings?
* check grammar homework - adjectives- 3 types
* Get up and Go activity-
-Grammar lesson- flipping adverbs:)
- Listen and speak opportunity - President Google slide report-
- Lesson- research report Holiday destination- writing complete sentences- work on your google slide presentation
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for11/4/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word-
_Timed writing- 5 minutes-
* check grammar homework - adjectives- 3 types
* Get up and Go activity-
-Grammar lesson-
- Listen and speak opportunity - President Google slide report
- Lesson- research report
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word-
_Timed writing- 5 minutes-
* check grammar homework - adjectives- 3 types
* Get up and Go activity-
-Grammar lesson-
- Listen and speak opportunity - President Google slide report
- Lesson- research report
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for10/28/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word-adj- munificent- very generous and giving
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- As winter fast approaches, we maybe spending more time indoors.
* check grammar homework - verbs
* Get up and Go activity- find all the adjectives you can in your house- look out the window too!
-Grammar lesson- adjectives- three types of adjectives
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports and share What Makes Me Smile
- Lesson- Looking over next assignment- research a president: Select a president between 1900 and 2000- email your selections asap:)
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word-adj- munificent- very generous and giving
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- As winter fast approaches, we maybe spending more time indoors.
* check grammar homework - verbs
* Get up and Go activity- find all the adjectives you can in your house- look out the window too!
-Grammar lesson- adjectives- three types of adjectives
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports and share What Makes Me Smile
- Lesson- Looking over next assignment- research a president: Select a president between 1900 and 2000- email your selections asap:)
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for10/20/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- v. astonished to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze: Her easy humor and keen intellect astonished me.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Have you ever played Simon Says? You are going to be Simon and call out each new move. Write all the different moves/actions you are going to call out. EX-Simon says touch your noes with your thumb!
* check grammar homework - verbs
* Get up and Go activity- Call out your Simon Says- each student one at a time:)
-Grammar lesson- linking verbs-
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports
- Lesson- using graphic organizer to help write a 5 paragraph essay. Reviewing the structure of each paragraph- reading student sample and identifying parts of the essay.
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word- v. astonished to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze: Her easy humor and keen intellect astonished me.
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- Have you ever played Simon Says? You are going to be Simon and call out each new move. Write all the different moves/actions you are going to call out. EX-Simon says touch your noes with your thumb!
* check grammar homework - verbs
* Get up and Go activity- Call out your Simon Says- each student one at a time:)
-Grammar lesson- linking verbs-
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports
- Lesson- using graphic organizer to help write a 5 paragraph essay. Reviewing the structure of each paragraph- reading student sample and identifying parts of the essay.
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for10/14/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- anticipate (v) to imagine or expect that something will happen
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What things do you do to make your body move?
* check grammar homework - antecedents
* Get up and Go activity- Find action words (Verbs)
-Grammar lesson- review verbs-
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports
- Lesson- organizing 5 paragraphs using structure from a graphic organizer
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word- anticipate (v) to imagine or expect that something will happen
_Timed writing- 5 minutes- What things do you do to make your body move?
* check grammar homework - antecedents
* Get up and Go activity- Find action words (Verbs)
-Grammar lesson- review verbs-
- Listen and speak opportunity - students present their interview reports
- Lesson- organizing 5 paragraphs using structure from a graphic organizer
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for10/7/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- structure N
-Timed writing- 5 minutes- What makes you smile?
* check grammar homework - sentences with pronouns
* Get up and Go activity- find nouns around the house- Mystery Nouns:)
-Grammar lesson- antecedents- An antecedent is the word the pronoun is standing in for. In the sentence: Mary baked her famous lasagna for dinner, Mary is the antecedent of her.
- Writing lesson for the interview report- the interview sets up some structure for students to follow in order to easily write their report. They will do a 5 paragraph report using their interview answers. More information in the HW section on this weebly site.
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word- structure N
-Timed writing- 5 minutes- What makes you smile?
* check grammar homework - sentences with pronouns
* Get up and Go activity- find nouns around the house- Mystery Nouns:)
-Grammar lesson- antecedents- An antecedent is the word the pronoun is standing in for. In the sentence: Mary baked her famous lasagna for dinner, Mary is the antecedent of her.
- Writing lesson for the interview report- the interview sets up some structure for students to follow in order to easily write their report. They will do a 5 paragraph report using their interview answers. More information in the HW section on this weebly site.
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for 9/30/2020-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- interview- N- V- gathering information about a person asking questions-
-Timed writing- 5 minutes- Tell me about some of your favorite birthday gifts. Please write details describing them:)
* Homework presentation of Historical Bio poems-
* check grammar homework - 5 different nouns
-Grammar lesson- Pronouns
_ We met Benjamin today and he read his bio poem- WELCOME BEN:)
_ HW- refer to homework section
-Vocabulary word- interview- N- V- gathering information about a person asking questions-
-Timed writing- 5 minutes- Tell me about some of your favorite birthday gifts. Please write details describing them:)
* Homework presentation of Historical Bio poems-
* check grammar homework - 5 different nouns
-Grammar lesson- Pronouns
_ We met Benjamin today and he read his bio poem- WELCOME BEN:)
_ HW- refer to homework section
Agenda for 9/23/2020
-Praises and Prayer Requests
-Vocabulary word- biography- N- an account of someone's life written by someone else
-Timed writing- 5 minutes- Make a list of Fall nouns- circle a few of your favorites and explain why they are your favorites:)
* Homework presentation of Bio poems
* check grammar homework
-Grammar lesson- 5 different nouns- assigned HW
_ Reviewing Bio poems- reading examples of historical bio poems- looking at patterns in this poem
_ HW- refer to homework section
- Helpful hints when writing a Historical Biopoem
- the person's first first line and last name last line
- personal characteristics
- where they lived
- important relationships; for example, who they were married or related to
- how that person felt and what they were afraid of
- important achievements
- goals, dreams, or ambitions
Rosa
Determined, Brave, Strong, Caring
Wife of Raymond Parks, and mother of her children
Who loved freedom, education, and equality
Who loved to stand up for her beliefs, loved to help others, disliked discrimination
Who feared racism would never end, who feared she wouldn't be able to make a difference, who feared she wouldn't have enough courage to fight
Who changed history by standing up to others and making a difference in equality
Who wanted to see an end to discrimination, a world that was equal, and respect was given to all
Born in Alabama, and resident in Detroit
Parks
George
Stately, presidential, strong, devoted
Father of our country
Who loved freedom, independence, and liberty
Who hated tyranny, distrusted despotism, and wanted to build a new nation
Who feared a life without self-determination, feared losing his independence, and feared living under the rule of an unfair leader
Who led an army to victory, who fostered a fledgling nation
Who wanted to see an independent United States of America and a new democratic country
Born in Virginia and lived on Mount Vernon
Washington
*Writing on Wednesday
agenda:
*Praise and prayer requests
* Vocabulary - guidelines-
* Timed writing: What are some guidelines that would be helpful to use in our Writing on Wednesday class on Zoom?
* Note taking opportunity: Guidelines for success when taking a class on ZOOM:) Check your child's class notes section in their folder for the guidelines.
* Grammar- Parts of Speech- find all the nouns in your kitchen:)
* Bio Poem sample and planning process
* You can find homework and notes for Grammar in side section:)You will also see an added tab for a vocabulary section.
Guidelines for Writing on Wednesday on Zoom
*Be prepared- folder, sharpened pencils, HW,
*Be on time
*Use headphones/speaker if that will help you
*Stay in one spot unless given an out of seat movement activity
*Dress the part
*eliminate distractions
* Skip virtual background or using tools w/o permission
*Wait for you turn
* Respect teacher and friends- Be kind-
* Mute your speaker to help prevent distractions
* Have a workspace created for learning
- Writing on Wednesday
- Begins 9/16/2020 at 9 am on Zoom
- This page will provide an agenda each week and Homework required.
- Agenda: September 16, 2020
- *Praise and Prayer requests
- * Guidelines for success while attending Writing on Wednesday on ZOOM with Mrs. O'Donnell
- -Please be ready for class on Zoom promptly signed in by 9 am:)
- - Bring your writing binder
- - Printed material sent via email attachments to your parents
- -2 sharpened pencils
- - highlighters and some crayons
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- * Setting up 3 rings binders- 5 subject dividers required- labeled and lined notebook paper
- -Vocabulary
- -Grammar
- -Timed Writing Opportunities
- -Class notes
- -Homework notes