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Monday, October 17, 2011

Today in Class...10/18

"Mish-mash" day...tying up loose ends
1. Finish reading comprehension test (10 min)
2. Outsiders tests back & go over (per 6- classmates' video debut)
3. Share word forms
4. Another journal! (it's been a while!)
HW: Journal #2 due tomorrow

Today in Class...10/17

What is my baseline score on a reading comprehension test? What highlighting and reading skills can I use to do well?

1. Reading comprehension test...(Sorry! Mrs. Law was out Friday and didn't get to give you the heads up! No need to stress! This is not a test you could study for..)
HW: Vocab word form chart



Period 8:
How well do I know my vocab words?
1. Independent vocab catch up...
Finish vocab packet, THEN get extra credit activity
HW: Vocab packet completed, Extra credit vocab chart?

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Today in Class...10/12

How does The Outsiders film compare to the novel? Does the film version stay true to the book?

1. Finish video...
2. Discussion
HW: Remember your vocab packets tomorrow! We will grade them in class!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Today in Class...10/13

How well do I know my vocab words?
Can I find the main idea and important details in a non-fiction article?
How can I effectively take notes on an article?
1. Go over vocab activities
2. "Gangs"...non-fiction article

Period 6:
1. Go over vocab activities
2. Vocab project choices
Hw: Vocab mini-projects due Monday

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Today in Class...10/6

*Please have your Outsiders books ready to turn in

How well do I know the 20 vocab words? How do context clues help me determine what word to use and its meaning?
1. Vocabulary activities and/or catch up time
HW: Vocab work

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Today in Class...10/5

*Clear your desks and have a pencil sharpened & ready

Ponyboy says, "Take a deep breath, relax & do a great job on the test! You know this book! :)"

1. Outsiders Test Part I
HW: None! (unless you owe ch guides?..)

Monday, October 3, 2011

Today in Class...10/4

What are my thoughts on the novel? How well do I know it? Am I ready for the test tomorrow?
1. End of book...read together for closure
2. Go over review stations
3. Review game
HW: Study for test tomorrow! Late to hand in chapter guides?? Make an appointment!!