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Week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 3

The Simpson Spaghetti Dinner is back!!
Friday, Feb. 10th 6:00 - 8:00 (Doors open @ 5:30.)
Your Simpson Foundation is busy planning a wonderful dinner for you and your family.
Come take a night off from cooking and join your Simpson family for the Spaghetti Dinner and Auction. Dinner and dessert will be served by the famous "Chef Luigi" who will be making his very own spaghetti sauce. You'll also be treated to a showcase of the students' academic work.
At 7:30, the raffle/auction begins which will feature items from around the community as well as special activities such as teachers/students movie theater show and teachers/students bowling nights. The cost is $5 per person. Pay at the door.

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Agenda for AC 6th Grade Reading, AC 7th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Academic Habits/Yearbook and 6th Grade Academic Habits

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Week of Jan. 17-20

6th and 7th Grade AC Reading, 8th and 6th Grade Connections 

Week of Jan. 10

Welcome back.  It was so nice to see everyone! 

6th Grade AC Reading/Yearbook, 7th Grade AC Reading/Yearbook, 8th Grade AH/Yearbook, 6th Grade AH

Week of Dec. 19-22

Please enjoy your holiday break.  Take time to spend quality time with your families, relax, read, and have fun.  Think about your personal goals you would like to make in 2012.  Dream big!

Have fun- stay healthy and be safe.  See you in 2012!

-md

6th Grade AC Reading, 7th Grade AC Reading, 8th Grade Academic Habits/Yearbook, and 6th Grade Academic Habits

6th Grade (Reading) Flashcard Review

Week of Dec. 12-16

Lesson Plans for 6th Grade AC Reading, 7th Grade AC Reading, 8th Grade Connections, 6th Grade Connections

6th Grade (period 2) and 7th Grade (period 4) Reading Benchmark (Dec. 21st)

7th Grade reading benchmark will be in Mrs. Barnes' classroom.

Week of Dec. 5 - 9

Lesson Plans for 6th Grade AC Reading, 7th Grade AC Reading, 8th Grade AH Connections, and 6th Grade AH Connections

Week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2

6th Grade AC Reading Monday, Nov. 28 How does an author develop characters? turn in reading logs r.a.t. literary device concept map read chapter 15 Who is next? HW: rat, parallel reading due 11/30 Tuesday, Nov. 29 How does an author develop characters? r.a.t. chapter 16 4 kinds of reading HW: rat, parallel reading due 11/30, media center Wed. Wednesday, Nov. 30 How is deduction used to solve a mystery? r.a.t. book check out epilogue/organizer HW: rat Thursday, Dec. 1 What is the perfect crime? r.a.t. manuscript vocabulary  HW: rat, think about the essential question Friday, Dec. 2 Is justice always fair?  What was the author's purpose turn in r.a.t. shared inquiry discussion  HW: reading journals

7th Grade AC Reading Monday, Nov. 28 How does elements of plot effect the story? turn in reading logs r.a.t. literary device concept map anchor book HW: rat, think-tac-toe extended Tuesday, Nov. 29 How does an author develop characters? r.a.t. anchor book HW: rat, think-tac-toe (extended- see contract), media center Wed. Wednesday, Nov. 30 How does the elements of plot effect the story? r.a.t. book check out anchor book HW: rat Thursday, Dec. 1 How can I become a good investigator? r.a.t. primary/secondary sources (vortex) anchor book HW: rat Friday, Dec. 2 How can I become a good investigator? turn in r.a.t. letter, research, cvl (organizer)/ refer to BB HW: rat, reading log

6th Grade AH  Monday, Nov. 28 How can we have fun figuring things out? ABC Brainstorm Pictures Shape Activity Tuesday, Nov. 29 How can we have fun figuring things out? math (angle & two-dimensional projects)   Wednesday, Nov. 30 How can we have fun figuring things out? calendar (net of a pentagon) geometric shape activity Thursday, Dec. 1 How do you know what you know? finish geometric shape activity anticipation guide reciprocal teaching strategy Friday, Dec. 2 How do you know what you know? reciprocal teaching strategy 10-peg strategy for reading jigsaw article

8th Grade AH  Monday, Nov. 28 How can poetry be reimaged through photo story? view atomic learning video (see BB) for direction for using Photo Story compile elements Tuesday, Nov. 29 How can poetry be reimaged through photo story? compile pictures, music, and text posters Wednesday, Nov. 30 How can poetry be reimaged through photo story? finalize the project Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 How can I manage my time? group's needs:  feature story/page, take candids for the yearbook Summary of Simpson

Week of Nov. 14 - Nov. 18

Sixth Grade A/C Reading Monday, Nov. 14 How can I write figuratively about my character  R.A.T. I Am Poem on a character from the story HW: R.A.T.   Tuesday, Nov. 15 How do I show what I know? R.A.T. Benchmark assessment (i-respond) Read chapter 10 using Bingo/Clue HW: R.A.T.   Wednesday, Nov. 16 How has the author used foreshadowing? R.A.T. Predicting- word splash Rd. chapter 11 (de Bono’s thinking hats) HW: R.A.T.   Thursday, Nov. 17 How has the tone changed? R.A.T. Read chapter 12 and 13 HW: R.A.T.   Friday, Nov. 18 How has the tone changed? R.A.T. Online quiz (essay or multiple choice) Read chapter 14- stick figure graphic organizer HW: R.A.T.

Seventh Grade A/C Reading Monday, Nov. 14 How do I show I know? R.A.T., turn in journals Benchmark test Anchor books HW: R.A.T.   Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 16 What conditions did industrial workers have to face in the early 20th century? R.A.T. Anchor book Investigate of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire HW: R.A.T.   Thursday, Nov. 17 How can I summarize? R.A.T. Anchor book Summary mini-lesson, text summary CW/HW: Write your theory, R.A.T.   Friday, Nov. 18 How can I  become a good investigator? R.A.T. Investigate primary sources HW: R.A.T.

Sixth Grade A.H. Connections   Monday, Nov. 14 How can I look at things in another way?   Finish reading “The Monkey’s Paw- chunking the story into sections.  Discuss the characteristics of the monkey; something interesting about the monkey; how was the monkey flexible Answer a 3-2-1- (3 things that happened to the monkey, 2 connections to real life, 1 question or comment)   Tuesday, Nov. 15 How can I look at things in another way? Discuss the quote, “You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging the same hole deeper.” Examine deBono’s lateral thinking and complete lateral thinking puzzles.  Design a quadrant card. Students complete a synectics prompt to show understanding of flexible thinking.   Wednesday, Nov. 16 How can I look at things in another way? Use reciprocal teaching and chunking to  read a story and examine how it demonstrates flexibility.   Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 How can I try things in a different way? Using an online story starter, students will write two stories, but each story will have a different ending. Students will read aloud their story and explain both endings (falling action/resolution)

Eighth Grade A.H. Connections   Monday, Nov. 14 How can poetry be reimagined through photo story? Students will research a Georgia poet   Tuesday, Nov. 15 How can poetry be reimagined through photo story? Students will interpret a poem that was written by the author researched on Monday and will write a 6-word summary of the poem.   Wednesday, Nov. 16 How can poetry be reimagined through photo story? Students will plan their video and locate all the elements needed.   Thursday, Nov. 17 What is a leader? Students will read and discuss the elements of positive and negative leadership.  They will reflect on the characteristics they have that allow them to lead.   Friday, Nov. 18 How can poetry be reimagined through photo story? Students will compile their information to their video.

 

Nov. 7 - Nov. 11

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6th Grade Reading   Monday, Nov. 7 turn in reading logs  Continue reading T.L.I.; making predictions (carousel quote brainstorming) HW: complete R.A.T. Tue. and Wed. Tuesday, Nov. 8 No school   Wednesday, Nov. 9 Continue reading T.L.I.; active reading strategies Chapter 8  HW: R.A.T. Thursday, Nov. 10 active reading  strategies chapter 9 T.L.I HW: R.A.T. Friday, Nov. 11 Finish reading chapter 9 Online assessment HW: R.A.T., reading journal

7th Grade AC Reading   Monday, Nov. 7 turn in reading logs work on SRA or Think-Tac-Toe Board HW: complete R.A.T. Mon. and Tue. Tuesday, Nov. 8 No school   Wednesday, Nov. 9 R.A.T. Mon. and Tues. Work on SRA or Think-Tac-Toe Board HW: R.A.T. Thursday, Nov. 10 R.A.T. Wed. and Thurs. Work on SRA Think-Tac-Toe Board due HW: R.A.T. Friday, Nov. 11 on SRA HW: R.A.T., reading journal *Grades for SRA will be recorded this week.  You should have multiple cards completed and able to show proficiency in the assigned individualize cards.

6th Grade Connections   Monday, Nov. 7 How can I try things in a different way? Work on mystery box product Tuesday, Nov. 8 No school   Wednesday, Nov. 9 How can I try things in a different way? Create the Next Steps of Marketing Advertisement for the product (explanation, function/use, appeal, illustration) Thursday, Nov. 10 How can I try things in a different way? Presentations 3-2-1 Friday, Nov. 11 How can I look at things in a different way? Understanding the term flexible “The Monkey’s Paw” – making connections

8th Grade Connections   Monday, Nov. 7 What shall I feature? Groups will look closely at their topic, create a timeline and develop a plan to implement Tuesday, Nov. 8 No school   Wednesday, Nov. 9 How can poetry be reimagined through a photo story? Explore the term poetry Take a pre-assessment Create an acrostic of literary terms Thursday, Nov. 10 How can poetry be reimagined through a photo story? Coding text (think aloud “March to the Sea” with the class) Reflection   Friday, Nov. 11 How can poetry be reimagined through photo story? Coding text with a partner Interpret Discuss Photostory video

 

Oct. 31 - Nov. 4

Sixth Grade AC Reading Monday,  Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 1 What can I learn about the characters? -r.a.t. -media center- check out a mystery book for the parallel reading project -read chapter 2-3 hw: r.a.t. Wednesday, Nov. 2 How does knowing the setting of the story help me understand the characters -r.a.t. -mini-lesson:  setting -read chapter 4 -complete chapter ¾ organizer hw: r.a.t., contract due Friday   Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4 What do words really mean? r.a.t. -Quote cubing activity (analyzing quotes and making the connection) -read chapter 5 -exit ticket: Using the chosen quote (drawn at random), what do you predict? Hw: r.a.t. contract due Friday, reading journal due Monday

Seventh Grade AC Reading All students are assigned a daily warm-up we call the "RAT" or "Reading and Thinking" It is not a difficult activity and often students tend to rush through it without a lot of thought. The skills reviewed in these seemingly simple activities are, however, right at the heart of basic reading instruction. Wednesday Mrs. Barnes collected the assignment and did  a "spot check". She graded two of today's four questions and are posted on Pinnacle. The grade, when compared to the other graded work we will be collecting this quarter is relatively small, but for the next few days may cause some student's averages to look quite dismal. Parents, if you are concerned with your child's grade, please talk to them about what they can do to improve their preparation for this daily activity Monday,  Oct. 31 Why should I use the Power Builder Checklist? -r.a.t. -SRA hw: r.a.t. Tuesday, Nov. 1 What are the procedures I should follow as I work independently? What can I do to build my vocabulary arsenal? -r.a.t. -SRA -Think-tac-toe Anchor Book (vocabulary or characterization due 11/9)  hw: r.a.t. Wednesday, Nov. 2 How can I learn from my mistakes? What is Piracy? -r.a.t. -SRA -Think-tac-toe (vocabulary or characterization due 11/9)  hw: r.a.t.   Thursday, Nov. 3 How does a topic sentence help you understand a passage? -r.a.t. -SRA -Think-tac-toe (vocabulary or characterization due 11/9) hw: r.a.t.   Friday, Nov. 4 What makes a good summary? -r.a.t. -SRA -Think-tac-toe (vocabulary or characterization due 11/9) Hw: r.a.t., reading journal due Monday

Sixth Grade AH Connections   Monday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 1 How can I try things in a different way? -Synectics Activity (based on background knowledge from CNN clip) -read “Moving from Creativity to Innovation” (notetaking) -summarize through N.E.W.S. (what I notice, what I enjoy, what I want to see, what type of support is needed)   Wednesday, Nov. 2 How can I try things in a different way? -brainstorm 5 characteristics of an innovator (“gimme 5” strategy) -choose stations/rotate (that’s criminal…, listing change…, clean the graffiti…, brushing plush…, be creative…, list the attributes…, stamp out poverty…)   Thursday, Nov. 3 How can I try things in a different way? -Carousel brainstorming activity—anything but… (the object’s intended use) -Read “What is Innovation” create a concept definition map   Friday, Nov. 4 and Monday, Nov. 7 How can I try things in a different way? -Mystery box activity (become familiar with the items, brainstorm innovative products on an abc brainstorming template, design/create their innovative product) -Write an advertisement for the product

Eighth Grade AH Connections   Monday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday Nov. 1 How can I think differently? Complete and submit the scrapbook   Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 3 How can I write a personal profile? Draft and revise Mrs. Levin’s copy   Friday, Nov. 4 What shall I feature? Get feedback on copy and break into groups for the feature articles.