MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

DO NOW:1. Write down each vocab word.2. Then write down the # of the definition that you think belongs to the vocab word.

TODAY:• “Time of Your Life” by

Green Day• Vocabulary• You in Six Words

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Scissor and glue• Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!

REMINDERS:• This is the beginning of a

new grading period…report cards come out at the end of this week

• Vocab Quiz #6 will be on Friday instead of Thursday

Mon., Oct. 21, 2012 Poetry

“How can I write a poem about myself in six words?”

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Do Now: “Vocab List 6” – Match the term to the definition.

A. stern F. fadB. attire G. insistC. exclude H. inspireD. captivate I. intrigueE. engross J. manipulate

1. clothes, especially expensive or fancy clothes2. to keep or leave out3. hard, harsh, or gloomy4. a temporary fashion5. to attract and hold someone's attention, often by special charm6. to take a firm stand7. to arouse curiosity or interest8. to control, especially in an unfair way9. 1) to influence or 2) to motivate10. to occupy completely

Let’s take a look at:

“YOU IN SIX WORDS” POETRY

Reflect on:

• Your memory bank• Your personal

narrative• The people in your

life• Your

accomplishments and failures

How would you summarize the person who you are in six words? What would those words say about you?

“How can I use higher level questions when analyzing

poetry?”

What do these words say about the author?

• Who could the author be?

• What happened in his/her life?

For Sale: Baby clothes. Never used.

I'm so confused about growing up.

Finals week, should have paid attention.

Your sidewalk is actually my catwalk.

Harvard said yes. So did I.

Still eat Cheerios off the table.

How would you describe

the person who you are right now in SIX

words?

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

DO NOW:Write a paragraph giving information on the topic of friendship. Include in your paragraph at least 4 vocabulary terms. Do not give your opinion. Do not write a story. Choose an aspect related to the topic of friendship, like How to Make Friends, or How to Lose Friends, or The Importance of Friendship.

TODAY:• Review “Do Now” with a

partner• Read expository text

“Super Croc”

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!

REMINDERS:• This is the beginning of a

new grading period…report cards come out at the end of this week

• Vocab Quiz #6 will be on Friday instead of Thursday

Tues., Oct. 23, 2012 Reading About Information

“How can I read a text for information?”

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Do Now: “Informational Paragraph on Friendship”

A. stern F. fadB. attire G. insistC. exclude H. inspireD. captivate I. intrigueE. engross J. manipulate

Let’s take a look at:

READING AN INFORMATIONAL

TEXT

“Super Croc”

• Think about the most frightening monster, real or fake, that you know of. What makes it so frightening?

• In the Interactive Workbook, turn to page 322. Read the introductory information and paraphrase the information on “Elements of Nonfiction: Text Features” into your notes.

• Read the article beginning on page 324 and complete the questions in the blue margins.

• After reading the article, continue the activities from pages 329-331

Do Now: “Informational Paragraph on Friendship”

A. stern F. fadB. attire G. insistC. exclude H. inspireD. captivate I. intrigueE. engross J. manipulate

Tues., Oct. 23, 2012 Reading About Information

“How can I read a text for information?”

Notes on Elements of Nonfiction: Text Features:

Subheading:

Graphic Aid:

Caption:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

DO NOW:Go to the next blank page in your notebook, and write this header.

TODAY:• Vocab Quiz 6• Reflections• Group 7 Pre-test

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Glue• Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!

REMINDERS:• This is the beginning of a

new grading period…report cards come out at the end of this week

• Vocab Quiz #6 will be on Friday instead of Thursday

MY PERSONAL NARRATIVE

Your Personal Narrative Reflection:

Read through your entire narrative and the feedback given to you by Mrs. C.In your notebook, on the backside of the page where you pasted your narrative, answer the following questions. (Copy the parts that are in red.)

1. “Feedback”: In your own words, write the feedback that you received on your narrative.

2. “What did I do well?”: Write down a list of things that you felt were successful about your narrative.

3. “What could I have improved on?”: Write down a list of things that you would change to make your narrative better.

Thurs., Oct. 25, 2012

Personal Narrative Reflection

1. Feedback:

2. “What did I do well?”

3. “What could I have improved upon?”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

DO NOW:1. Copy the notes into your notebook as you see

them.2. When you have finished, do a Text 2 Talk with your

partner and develop at least two questions to put in the margins for your notes.

TODAY:• “Ice Ice, Baby”

Instrumental…(finish this line: ”If there’s a problem….”?)

• Review “Do Now” • Organizational Pattern

Activity• Vocab Group 6 Quiz

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!

REMINDERS:• This is the beginning of a

new grading period…report cards come out at the end of this week

Fri., Oct. 26, 2012 Expository OrganizationalPatterns

“How is an expository text organized?”

Write your questions here!

Expository writing is used to take an idea and expand on that idea in order to:• Persuade – convince the audience to do

something• Inform – give new insight about a topic or issue• Explain - give details or steps on how to

complete a task• Define – give details about a subject or

main idea

Fri., Oct. 26, 2012 Expository OrganizationalPatterns

“How is an expository text organized?”

Write your questions here!

Expository writing is used to take an idea and expand on that idea in order to:• Persuade – convince the audience to do

something• Inform – give new insight about a topic or issue• Explain - give details or steps on how to

complete a task• Describe – give details about a subject or

main idea

“Topics for Expository Writing”

With your partner, discuss at least one topic that could be written for each purpose of expository writing.

For example: Persuade – “Parents should not make their kids go to school.”

“WHAT DO THESE WORDS/WORD PAIRS MEAN TOGETHER?”

With you partner, discuss what you know and/or want to know about these pairs of words.

Compare…….Contrast

Problem…….Solution

Cause……..Effect

Sequential or Chronological Order

“FOUR SIDES” Activity

Directions:1. THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE DONE

WITHOUT TALKING.2. You will be given a strip of paper that

contains one-half of a statement.3. Your task is to find the person who

has the other half of the statement.4. You must walk around and read each

others papers WITHOUT TALKING until you think you have found your match.

5. When you have matched your statement, both people need to bring their strips to me to verify that it is the intended statement.

6. If you and your partner have the correct statement, then the two of you may speak and decide on which side of the room to sit down.

7. If you and your partner do not have the correct intended statement, then the two of you must return with everyone else and continue matching WITHOUT TALKING.

Compare…….ContrastPro

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m…

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olu

tion

Cause

……

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ect

Sequential or Chronological Order