Showing posts with label grammar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grammar. Show all posts

Monday, May 9, 2016

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Poetry

Day 1 Intro to Poetry
Get your Poetry NB ready with TOC, page numbers, cover etc.

What is poetry?  Watch this video.
On the page right after TOC, make a page that explains what you think poetry is.  Here are some example pages to get you started.

Find your Figurative Language worksheet in your NB. Cut out and glue into your NB.
Watch this video about literary devices



Day 2  Figurative Language

Finish gluing your Figurative Language cut outs into your NB.
Watch this video on Figurative Language



Day 3 Figurative Language Continued

Watch this video on Poetic Devices


Day 4 Rhyme Schema

Watch the Poetry powerpoint. (See me first)
Watch this video about Rhyme Schema

Day 5




Day 6


Day 7


Day 8


Day 9


Day 10 Black Out Poem


Day 11


Day 12


Day 13


Day 14










Watch this video on analyzing a poem.

Site on kinds of poems.  More kinds here.  And here

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Grammar

Day 1 - Introduction

  1. Find a small composition NB and make it your Grammar NB  - get it ready with TOC, page numbers, a nice cover etc.
  2. On the first empty page, write about what you know about grammar.  Definition, usage, why we need it, who invented it, etc. etc.  anything you know about it - then ask questions that you would like to know.  It does not have to be in paragraph form.  You could use bubbles, clouds, boxes, rainbow lines, puzzle pieces or whatever you would like your page to look like, just make sure it is readable.

Day 2 - Appositives
  1. Read this page.
  2. Watch this video.
  3. Print this page and complete it.  Glue it into your NB with a title and date.
  4. Now that you know what it is - On the next page in your NB, at the top of the page write your own definition of an appositive in your NB and date it.  Then write the sentences for this worksheet on that page. --- >
  5. Play this game.
  6. Go to this site and take the quiz.  Choose which part of the sentence is an appositive phrase and could be removed without changing the sentence.


Day 3 - Intransitive Verbs
  1. Read this page.
  2. Watch this video.  Then watch this video.
  3. Print and complete this page.  Glue it into your NB with a title and date.
  4. Now that you know what they are - on the next page in your NB, at the top of the page write your own definition of a transitive verb and an intransitive verb in your NB and date it.  Then write the sentences for this worksheet on that page. --- >
  5. When you think you understand what they are  - go to this site and take the quiz.

Day 4
  1. Copy this page into your NB
  2. Watch this video
  3. Print and complete this page.
  4. Play this game.
  5. Go to this site and take the quiz.


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Grammar Practice - Glencoe









Thursday, October 22, 2015

Social Studies

Social Studies Notebook

 Day 1 The Beginning
  1. Watch Bill Nye Archaeology video.
  2. Use the T Graph in your NB to write down notes.
  3. Fill out this worksheet.
  4. Take the quiz.
  5. Find the Vocabulary foldable and glue it into your NB.
Day 2 Geography
  1. Complete Day 1 of Geography
Day 3 Geography
  1. Complete Day 2 and 3 of Geography
Day 4 Geography
  1. Complete Day 4 of Geography
Day 5 Geography
  1. Complete Day 1 of Around the World.
Day 6 Geography
  1. Complete Day 2 of Around the World.
Day 7 Geography
  1. Complete Day 3 of Around the World.
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Day 8 Geography
Day 9 Geography
  1. Complete Day 5 of Around the World.
Day 10 Geography
  1. Complete Day 6 of Around the World.
Day 11 Geography
  1. Complete Day 7 of Around the World.
Day 12 Geography
  1. Complete Day 8 of Around the World.
Day 13 Geography
  1. Complete Day 9 of Around the World.
Day 14 Geography
  1. Complete Day 10 of Around the World.
Day 15 Geography
  1. Complete Day 11 of Around the World.
Day 16 Geography
  1. Complete Day 12 of Around the World.
Day 17 Geography
  1. Complete Day 13 of Around the World.
Day 18 Geography
  1. Complete Day 14 of Around the World.
Day 19 Geography
  1. Complete Day 15 of Around the World.

...We are moving on to History.












Study of early native americans.

Lots of worksheets on government.

Game on branches of government

Lessons on government.

Pangea worksheet.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Spelling

Day 1
  1. Do the Spelling Bee.
  2. Copy these words into your NB - skip a line between each word.
Day 2
  1. Do this Word Search.
  2. Do this Robot speller.
  3. Look up the definitions of the words and write them in your NB - date it.
  4. Turn your NB into the basket when you have completed everything for today.
Day 3
  1. Do this Spelling Test.  Hit the "Print Result"when you are done.
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Day 4
  1. Do this Spelling Test.
  2. Copy these words into your Yellow NB - skip a line between each word.
  3. Do this Spelling Bee.
  4. See how far you can get in this online spelling bee.
  5. Copy these words into your NB on the next page - skip a line between each word.
  6. Color each line a different color.
Day 5
  1. Do this Word Scramble.
  2. Do this Word Matching.
  3. Do this Spelling Test.
  4. Look up the definition of these words and write them in your NB.

Day 6
  1. Do this Robot Hangman.
  2. Do this Word Jumble.
  3. Do this Spelling Test.  Hit the "Print Result" and put it in your NB.
Day 7
You should have 2 full list with definitions in your NB now, if not go back and complete Days 1-6.

Day 8
  1. Do this Spelling Intro
  2. Do this Spelling Test.
  3. Do this Definition Match.
  4. See how far you can get in this online spelling bee.
  5. Copy these words into your NB on the next page - number each word, and skip 2 lines between each word.
  6. Color each line a different color.
Day 9
  1. Look up the definition of your Spelling Words and write them in your NB.
  2. Do this Word Scramble.
  3. Do this Word Search.
  4. Do this Spelling Test.
Day 10
  1. On the next page in your NB, write a sentence for each even numbered spelling word. Skip a line after each sentence.
  2. Do this Robot Hangman.
  3. Do this Word Jumble.
  4. Do this Spelling Test.  Hit the "Print Result" and put it in your NB.
Day 11
  1. On the next page in your NB, write a sentence for each odd numbered spelling word. Skip a line after each sentence.
  2. Do this Spelling Quiz
  3. Do this Word Scramble.
  4. Do this Definition Match.
Day 12
  1. Do the Spelling Test.
  2. In your NB, write down a list of the words you got wrong. (Write each word twice on each line.)
  3. Do this Spelling Intro
  4. Do this Definition Match.
Day 13
  1. Do this Spelling Test.
  2. See how far you can get in this online spelling bee.
  3. Copy these words into your NB on the next page - number each word, and skip a line between each word.  
  4. Look up the definition of your new Spelling Words and write them in your NB.  Color each line a different color.
Day 14
  1. Do this Word Scramble.
  2. Do this Word Search or this Word Scramble.
  3. Do this Spelling Test.
  4. On the next page in your NB, write a sentence for each EVEN numbered spelling word. Skip a line after each sentence.
Day 15
  1. Do this Robot Hangman.
  2. Do this Word Jumble.
  3. Do this Spelling Test.  Hit the "Print Result" and put it in your NB.
  4. On the next page in your NB, write a sentence for each ODD numbered spelling word. Skip a line after each sentence.
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Day 16
  1. Do this Spelling Test.
  2. In your NB, write down a list of the words you got wrong. (Write each word twice on each line.)
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Writing NB

Writing Notebook

 Day 1 Awesome Adjectives
  1. Glue the adjectives foldable page into your NB.
  2. Complete the Awesome Adjectives worksheet and glue it into your NB
  3. Complete the Adjective sentences on the next page in your NB.
  4. Play this Grammar Ninja Game - choose skilled or master.
  5. Watch this video about adjectives.
  6. Turn your NB into the basket when you have completed everything for today.
Day 2 Action Parts
  1. Color your Action Foldable page, Title, Date.
  2. Finish your Awesome Adjectives Sentences. Add a Title and Date.
  3. Complete the "Build Action Parts" worksheet and add to your NB
  4. Complete the When, Where, Why, How pages, cut out and glue into your NB. 
  5. Play this Grammar Ninja Game - choose skilled or master.
  6. Watch this video about W,W,W,W,H
  7. On the next 1 or 2 page spread - write about 
  8. Turn your NB into the basket when you have completed everything for today.
Day 3 Narrative Writing
  1. Watch this video and this video about writing a narrative essay.
  2. Find your Narrative Writing practice worksheet.   Rewrite the GOT story in the next page of your NB. Date it.
  3. Play this Grammar Ninja Game - choose skilled or master.
  4. Find the Narrative Writing worksheet.  You will put your topic from #5 at the top of the page.  Answer the questions and glue the worksheet into your NB.
  5. On the next page in your NB you will write the story, skipping lines.  The subject is:  
You can bring any single object to life, tell what you chose and how you did it?  


Day 4 Narrative Transitions Words
  1. Watch this video about narrative transitions.
  2. Watch this video and this video about transitions in writing.
  3. Copy this page into the next blank page in your NB, date it.
  4. Complete the Narrative Transitions activities and glue them into your NB.
Day 5 Descriptive Writing
  1. Watch this video.
  2. Read the paper below. - Teacher Notes Effective Description
  3. Find the Descriptive Paragraphs Lesson 13: worksheets #1and #2 in your NB.
  4. Evaluate #2 with colors by circling or coloring each element. (Color Key: sights=blue, sounds=orange, smells=purple,,tastes=red, feelings=pink, touch=green)
  5. Glue #2 in your NB on the sides, Then glue #1 on top with the coordinating colors for each description.
  6. Watch this video.
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Day 6 Bio Poem
  1. Create your BIO Poem with the information above.  {Make sure you have a page number, date and title for your page.}  
  2. To give you some ideas here are some examples and some more and some more and some more and more.
  3. Make it look creative!!

Day 7 Expository Intro
  1.  Watch this video. Then this video and this video.
  2. First look up the definition of Anecdote and write it on the top of the next blank page in your NB.
  3. Look up the definition of Expository Writing.  Write it in your NB under the Anecdote definition, with a page number and date.  Find your Expository Essay foldable in your NB, glue it on this same page.
  4. On the next blank page in your NB, write the date and page number and title it with "My Favorite ......." and fill in the blank with what favorite thing you want to write about.  You will write your first expository essay outline on this page.  Use this page to outline what you will write. 
Day 8 Expository Writing

  1. Reread your Expository outline and see if it still makes sense, make any correction on your outline that you need.  
  2. If you want to watch the previous days' videos again, clicking on the above links.
  3. On the next page in your NB, you will start writing complete sentences to create your essay.  Use your outline as a guide and make those notes that you filled in on your outline into an actual sentence that SHOWS not tells.  No dead words allowed!  It will need to be one full page, skipping lines.  If you want to pre-write it on another piece of paper and then transfer it into your NB when you are finished with it, go ahead.

Day 9 Sequence Writing Practice
  1. Think of something that you can explain to someone else.  An example is making a PBJ sandwich or tying your shoes.  Come up with your own idea.
  2. Print this page or make similar boxes in your NB to put your sequence in. 
  3. At the top of your NB page, write the Title of your explanation (example "How to make a PBJ sandwich").  Date it.
  4. Fill in the boxes and then re-read it to make sure you haven't left any steps out.
  5. Turn each box into a full sentence and write the steps in a paragraph from at the bottom of the page or the next page if you need more help.  Proofread it!  Spelling, Periods, Re-read it again..missing anything?

 Day 10 Sequence Writing
  1.  Read about Paul Bunyan.
  2. Find the Sequence paragraphs foldable, or create it in your NB.  Ask mom what she was doing during the years listed on the worksheet.
  3. Color each box a different color.
  4. Transform each item into a sentence, write it on the next page in your NB.  Then transform those sentences into a paragraph on the next page.  Underline each sentence with the same color as the coordinating information box it came from.
  5. Don't forget to Title, Date and add a page number to each of your pages.
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Day 11 Persuasive Writing Practice (Problem Solving)
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Day 12 Compare and Contrast Practice
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Day 13 Compare and Contrast Writing
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Day 14 Cause and Effect Writing
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Day 15 Argumentative Practice
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Day 16 Argumentative Writing
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Day 15 

Notes:

Figurative Language.

Better Lessons

Parts of speech game. Parts of speech assessment.

commas Worksheet

Watch this video.

conjunction Junction song.

Writing Process video.

Using better adjective video (good or bad)

Authors Purpose Song.

Main Idea Song.  Brain Pop video.

Preposition Song or this one.

Interjections song.

Homophones song for to, too, two  Song for there, their, they're

Simile Metaphor song

Idiom video.

CC Lessons on POV, theme, authors purpose, genre, characterization, figurative language.




 

Reading NB




Day 1  Short Responses 
  1. Read this page to understand ACE.
  2. Watch this short video or this video about text evidence.
  3. Read this short story about a dentist.
  4. Find the ACE worksheet in your NB.  In the top empty "bubble" write -- "Why did the dentist tell his son to say he was not there? and Why did the mayor not get any anesthesia?" Complete the bubbles and glue into your NB when you are finished.
  5. Choose an ACE card activity from the other worksheet, to cut out and glue into your NB.
  6. Play the Notebook Detective.
  7. Turn your NB into the basket when you have completed everything for today.
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Day 2 Characterization
  1. Find the next double blank page in your NB, date it and title it Character Traits.  Click on this page.  Choose at least 20 different character traits from the list. Making 2 columns in your NB, add them to your page, skipping a line between each one.  Create a nice border around your page. 
  2. On the opposite page, glue this Characterization foldable in your NB.
  3. Complete this worksheet and glue it into the next page and date it. 
  4. Draw a character in the center (Mr. Frederickson, Ironman, Harry Potter, Percy, etc) Then add traits to the bubbles and boxes to add details that you know about him/her.  Glue the worksheet in your NB.
  5. Watch This video or This video.
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Day 3 Types of Characters
  1. Read through this powerpoint.
  2. Watch this video. 
  3. Find the 2 page Character Type foldable sheets in your NB.  Color each shape, and cut out the foldables, glue them into your NB then fill in the definitions underneath.
  4. Open this 2 page worksheet.  You can read the first page on the screen or print it out.  The 2nd page you will complete after reading page 1.  Glue page 2 into your NB when you are finished. 
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Day 4 Direct/Indirect Characterization

  1. Look through this powerpoint on characterization.
  2. Find the next blank page in your NB, date it.  Then fold it hotdog style.  On the top of one side write Direct and on the other side write Indirect.  Color each side a different color.  Write the definition of each under their names and then list at least 2 examples. See the picture above for an example.
  3. Print these 2 pages, complete them and glue into your NB.
  4. Watch this video  and then this video on characterization.
  5. Find the S-T-E-A-L foldable in your NB, color it, cut it out, and glue it into your NB.  Look at this page that will help you fill in information under the flaps.
**Make sure you have page numbers on all of your pages and you are writing each project into your table of contents each day.
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Day 5 Point of View
  1. Find the Point of View #1 worksheet in your NB.  Cut out the pieces and glue into your NB.
  2. Watch this video about point of view and then this one.
  3. Find your Name that Point of View worksheet.  Cut out the pieces, complete it and glue it in your NB.
  4. Find the Point of View #2 worksheet in your NB.  Cut out the pieces and glue into your NB.
  5. Find your Sunglasses worksheet.  Cut each of them out and glue into your next blank page.  Date it.
  6. Play this Game.  Get 10 correct before quitting.
  7. Watch this video about point of view and this one.
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 Day 6 Literary Elements
  1. Watch Video 1 then Video 2.
  2. Draw your version of this page into your NB.
  3. Complete the Literary Elements foldable and add to your NB. NOTE: Draw an example of each item on the top of the tab, place the definitions under the correct tab.
  4. Play this game. I used level one and theme three and got 19,000 points.  Can you beat me?
  5. Play this game
Day 7 Literacy Device/Figurative Language
  1. Watch this video about figurative language. Then watch this one.
  2. Watch this video about literary devices.
  3. Find your Literary Devices foldable in your NB.  Color each term a different color.
  4. You can use this page or Google to find the definitions of the terms.
  5. The definitions are glued in place under the tabs. 
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Day 8 Tone and Mood
  1. Watch this video.  Tell me what the Mood or Tone of the story after you watch it.
  2. Find ToneMood Man in your NB.  Write the definition of each word in the boxes.
  3. Look at this page....Write words that represent the MOOD inside the man.  Write words that represent the TONE around the man.
  4. Watch this video. How does word choice help with the mood of the story?
  5. Finish your Literary Devices Foldable - look up the definitions on google.
Day 9 Imagery
  1. Watch this video about Imagery.
  2. With Imagery you are going to "SHOW, not tell."  On the next blank page, write the title IMAGERY, date it, and add a page number.  Create this page but separate the definition from the examples so they are easier to read.  Make it look artistic.
  3. Watch this video.  Then this video.
  4. Find the Imagery Lesson 13: worksheets #1and #2 in your NB.

Evaluate #2 with colors by circling or coloring each element in the story. 
(Color Key: sights=blue, sounds=orange, smells=purple,,tastes=red, feelings=pink, touch=green)  
Glue #2 in your NB on the sides, Then glue #1 on top.  
Color each of the senses with the coordinating colors for each description 

(for example eye = blue, ear=orange).



Day 10 Denotation and Connotation
  1. On the next blank page in your NB.  Write the title, page number and date.
  2. Find the definition of Denotation.
  3. Find the definition of Connotation.
  4. Find the Denotation/Connotation Worksheet in your NB.  On the front of the Denotation book, write the definition.  On the Connotation paint pallet, color each oval a different color.  Glue it into your NB and under the flap, write the definition.  
  5. Find 5 examples of these 2 ideas.  And write them on the same page as your foldables, you should have 2 sentences to define each term.  Here is mine: A snake is a slithery reptile. (this is denotation because it is the actual definition)  That man is a snake, he can't be trusted. (this is connotation, because it portrays the man as a bad person, NOT as an actual reptile)
Here are some more examples to get you started:
  • Those who are lonely and detached live in a house. Those who live with loved ones and in happiness live in a home.
  • A mother and father have each had a child. A mom and a dad are loving parents.
  • Many wise men have made plans. Many cunning scoundrels have devised a scheme.
  • Pushy salespeople are to be avoided. Aggressive salespeople make a lot of money.
Day 11 Catch up Day
All of your lessons should be caught up by today.  Use this time to be ready to start Day 12 tomorrow.
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Day 12 Soapstone
  1. Copy this page into the next blank page your NB, title it and date it.
  2. You are going to learn how to read something and look for "details" in the writing.  Things that are not necessarily always spelled out for you when reading  For instance, the author may say the sky was clear and blue, and you might decide that it was NOT raining.  Or the author described the girls dress and you would know that she was on her way to school or a funeral or outside to play depending on the characteristics of the description by the author.  You will start doing this type of "detail research" in your reading.
  3. Watch this video to help to learn how analyze your reading or writing.
  4. Find your SOAPSTONE foldable, complete the definitions and glue it into your NB.
  5. You are going to read "The Pit and the Pendulum"- please read at least 10 pages or more today.
Day 13 The Pit and The Pendulum
  1. Finish reading or if you need to , then re-read "The Pit and the Pendulum"
  2. You will need to do some research on the author on google.  Find some interesting facts about him. Find the Pit and Pendulum I foldable and glue it into your NB.
  3. Complete your Pit and Pendulum II foldable and glue it into your NB.
  4. Try this quiz.
Day 14 The Pit and The Pendulum cont.
  1. If you need to re-read "The Pit and the Pendulum"
  2. Complete your Pit and Pendulum III foldable and glue it into your NB.
  3. Try this quiz.
Day 15 The Pit and The Pendulum cont.
  1. If you need to re-read "The Pit and the Pendulum"
  2. Complete your Pit and Pendulum IV foldable and glue it into your NB.
  3. Pick 2 of these quizzes to complete.  Write down the name of the quiz you chose and your scores on the IV foldable at the top.
Day 16 Symbolism
  1. Copy this page into the next blank page in your NB. (date, page #, Title)
  2. Watch this video about symbolism.
  3. Find your foldable and read The Sick Rose, then complete and glue it into your NB.
  4. Try this quiz.
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Day 17 Irony - Read the entire lesson before beginning, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 17, Today's date and a Title)
  1. PAGE: 1 - Copy this page into the next blank page in your NB. Skip the black text at the bottom.  [Here are some of the missing parts....Irony: The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.  Situational Irony: When the outcome of the situation is not what was expected.  Dramatic Irony: When the reader of the story knows something that the characters don't.]  Copy the whole thing not just what I wrote here.
  2. Watch this video and this video and this video about types of irony. 
  3. PAGE: 2 - Find the Irony foldable and glue it into your NB.  Color or outline each tab in  a different color.  Under each flap write 1. the definition and then 2. an example.
  4. PAGE: 3 - Find the "Practice & Assess Reading - Irony" worksheet.  Fill it out completely.  Fold them each in half and glue them into the same page in your NB.  
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 Study Unit - The Red Pony.  All handouts are in the GREEN Folder.


Day 18 - The Red Pony: Responsibility

Read the entire lesson before beginning, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 18, Today's date and a Title)

 1.  Read pages 1-4.
2.  Find the Handout C - Read the handout C instructions and put it back in the folder.  
3.  PAGE 1 - Find the worksheet with #1 ESSAY PROMPT at the top. Fill out worksheet as instructed, then glue it into your NB.
4. PAGE 2 - In the next blank page in your NB - (At the top of the page there should be DAY 18, Today's date and Lesson Title).  Make a list of all the items you added to the bubbles, making sure they are in complete sentences.
5.  When you are finished today, come tell me what the first 4 pages were about that you read today.
Day 19 - The Red Pony: Responsibility and John Steinbeck Growing Up

Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 19, Today's date and a Title)

 1.  Read pages 5-9.
2.  Find the handouts "Growing up in the Salinas Housing..." at the top (pages 14 & 15).    Read the handout pages and put them back in the folder. 
3.  PAGE 1 - the Handout F - Fill out worksheet as instructed, fold it in half and glue it into your NB. 
32. Tell me what number is next to this sentence.
4.  PAGE 2 - In the next blank page in your NB - (At the top of the page write RESPONSIBILITY).  This will be an essay page that you will add to each day.  First, look back at the page with your list of all the items you added to the bubbles.  Write a sentence as your introduction sentence to your essay.  Here are some examples - I believe it is great to be responsible.  OR I hate having responsibilities.  OR When you are responsible you feel grown up... You can not use these - write your own version, as it is your essay with your ideas of what responsibility is.  Make it an interesting sentence that will make me want to keep reading.
5.  When you are finished today, come tell me what dad told Jody about the red colt's stall?

 Day 20 - The Red Pony: Vocabulary

Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 20, Today's date and a Title)

 1. Read pages 10-14
2. PAGE 1 - Find the Handout G, Read about the different types of ranches and fill out the bottom.  Fold it in half and glue it into your NB.
3. PAGE 2 - Find Handout D & E - Read the directions and complete it, then fold in half and glue them onto the same page in your NB.
4. Tell me what the temperature is right now outside.
5. Go back and.. Find your writing page in your NB titled RESPONSIBILITY.  Now look back again at the page with your list of all the items you added to the bubbles.  Write another sentence that describes or explains your first sentence.  Bring it to me if you need help or don't understand.  Write another sentence that gives a reason why you feel this way.
6. Tell me what Billy Buck told Jody about horses and their feet.
Day 21 - The Red Pony: The Gift Symbols

Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 21, Today's date and a Title)
1.  Read pages 15-20
2.  Go back and.. Find your writing page in your NB titled RESPONSIBILITY.  Now look back again at the page with your list of all the items you added to the bubbles.  Finish writing more sentences based on what you wrote in your bubbles and explaining each one with another sentence.  If you don't understand bring it to me.
3.  Page 1 - Find Handout K - Read the directions and complete it, then fold in half and glue it in your NB.
4.  Come and tell me what time it is.
5.  Come tell me...When will Jody be able to throw his leg over the pony's back?  What is the pony's name?
Day 22 - The Red Pony: The Gift Characters

Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 22, Today's date and a Title)

 1. Read pages 21- 29
2. Page 1and 2 - Find Handouts L1, L2, L3, L4 - Read the directions and complete them, then fold each in half and glue into your NB.
3. 

 Day 23 - The Red Pony: The Gift Essays

Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.
(At the top of each page there should be DAY 23, Today's date and a Title)

 1. Read pages 30-37
2. Today you are going to start a Mini Essay Lesson.  It may take you a few days to complete.  You will show me what you wrote at the end of the day.  Find Handout N - and read the directions. 
3.  If you don't understand, please come see me BEFORE you begin.
4.  Page 1 and 2 - Choose the 5 essays you will be writing, then come see me and ask how you will lay them out in your NB.  Page 1 will be for prompts from the left column, and Page 2 will be from the right column.
5. Come tell me -- Why didn't Jody go in for lunch that day?  Why did Jody try to kill the black buzzard?  What was your favorite or least favorite part of The Gift?
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Day 24 - The Red Pony: The Great Mountains

 Read the entire lesson before beginning today, find all your handouts and ask questions before you start.  You should use 3 separate pages in your NB for this lesson.

  1. Read pages 38-46
  2. Complete the following questions in your NB.  COMPLETE SENTENCES!! [date, etc]
  • What time of year is it in this chapter?
  • What does Jody do to pass the time?  
  • Has Jody's demeanor changed from the first chapter? If so, how?
  • Who is Gitano?
  • Why did he come back? 
  • Why doesn't Jody's dad want him to stay?
  • Where did Gitano sleep the first night?
  • What is a paisano? (List the site(s) where you found the information)

3. Find the RESOURCES worksheet in the green folder. {put it back when finished!}
Answer the Steinbeck Internet Workshop questions in your NB, with complete sentences, restating the question.
4.  Fill out the CHARACTERS Handout L2 - draw your characters and list their traits.


 Day 25 - The Red Pony: The Great Mountains
  1. Read pages 47-55
  2. Complete the following questions in your NB.  COMPLETE SENTENCES!!
  • Why didn't Gitano sit when he came in the kitchen for supper?
  • What was in Gitano's lap when Jody walked into the barn? (Draw a picture of what you think it looks like)
  • Why did Gitano take Easter and go into the mountains?
  • Why did he leave his bag behind in the barn?
  • Why didn't Jody's dad send someone after him into the mountains?
  • What are some of the common elements of Easter and Gitano?
3. Fill out Venn Diagram Handout L3 for Carl and Billy Buck

Day 26 - The Red Pony: The Great Mountains - PERSUASIVE ESSAY
  1. Find the 'Writing a Persuasive letter" packet in the green folder - you each have one.
  2. Choose a saying to write about "no pain, no gain" OR "it is better to have loved and lost..."
  3. Fill out the Handout R2
  4. Fill out the outline with complete sentences

Day 27 - The Red Pony: The Great Mountains - PERSUASIVE ESSAY

  1. Rewrite your rough draft essay on a notebook paper, making your essay more descriptive.  You should have at least 2 full pages.
  2. Reread your essay out loud before you give it to me to correct.


Day 28 - The Red Pony: The Great Mountains - PERSUASIVE ESSAY
FINAL DRAFT IS DUE!! READ IT AGAIN BEFORE YOU TURN IT IN!
  1. Read pages 58-63

Quiz at the end of The Red Pony 



http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/Steinbeck/pony.html


Analyzing Texts Guideline.

 CC Lessons on POV, theme, authors purpose, genre, characterization, figurative language.

 Watch this video.  Tell me the theme of the story.

 Watch this video about a thesis.

 Watch this video.  Tell me the Mood or Tone of the story.

 Watch this video. How does word choice help with the mood of the story?

 Watch this video about conflict.

 Watch this video about imagery.

 Watch this video about elements of drama.

 Watch this video about figurative language.  Then watch this one.

 Watch this video on annotation. Then this one.


 Music

 Elements of Stories


Book List

Book List 6th Book List 8th 
Fahrenheit 451 Flowers for Algernon
The Pearl The Pearl
1984 Animal Farm
the Great Gatsby the Catcher in the Rye
Lord of the Flies House on Mango Street
The Outsiders Midsummer Night's Dream
Diary of Anne Frank Diary of Anne Frank