April 25-29

Monday, April 25, 2016
(8th Grade PARCC Testing 8:15-10:40)

Per. 2-3
1.  Share your story map.
2.  What is your next step in the writing process? (Prewrite, Write, Revise, Edit, Publish)
3.  What is your individual goal for your story to accomplish by the end of class today?

Per. 5-6
7th & 8th Grade Library Trip 11:30-12:30

Homework: 1.  Study lesson 11 vocabulary (Test this week)  
2.  Complete Story Map/Continue writing

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Per. 2-3
Do Now: Parts of a Story Quizlet (15 Mins.)

Journal: What is your favorite TV show?  Think about one of your favorite episodes.  What happened in the beginning, middle and end?  What do you think the theme (the/message) of the episode was?
(INDEPENDENT writing, then share & discuss)  
*Remember your participation throughout this activity!

Per. 5-6
Benchmark 2
PARCC makeup

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Per. 2-3
     1.  Do Now: Parts of a Story Quizlet

     2.  Journal: What is your favorite TV show?  Think about one of your favorite episodes.  What happened in the beginning, middle and end?  What do you think the theme (the/message) of the episode was?
(INDEPENDENT writing, then share & discuss)  
*Remember your participation throughout this activity!

     3.  Work on children's story.  Rough draft due tomorrow.

     4.  What step of the Writing Process are you in?
 Homework: Rough draft due tomorrow.

Per. 5-6
Do Now:
1.  Get an iPad. 
2.  Go to my website: kingenglish7and8.blogspot.com and do Quizlet 11 (12 minutes)
OR Independent Reading

1. Kahoot on iPads to self-assess Vocabulary Lesson 11.  WRITE DOWN YOUR PROBLEM WORDS AND YOUR MASTERED WORDS in a T-Chart.
2.  Independent writing: Today we will work on our rough drafts of the children's stories we are writing.  The completed story is due tomorrow in rough draft form.

Homework: Study Lesson 11 (VOCAB. TEST SOON!) & Rough draft of children's story due tomorrow

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Per. 2-3
1.  Do Now: Editing practice/review

2. Beach Ball:  Where your right thumb lands is the part of your story you will say.

3.  Peer editing checklist
     -You will read another student's story and make editing suggestions on it.
     -You will fill out the Peer Edit Response Form.

4.  Writer's Workshop: Independent writing- Type your children's story into google docs. 

5.  What stage of the Writing Process are you in?

Homework: Study for vocabulary lesson 11 test 

Per. 5-6
1.  Do Now: Editing practice/review

2. Beach Ball:  Where your right thumb lands is the part of your story you will say.

3.  Peer editing checklist
     -You will read another student's story and make editing suggestions on it.
     -You will fill out the Peer Edit Response Form.

4.  Writer's Workshop: Independent writing- Review the editing suggestions made by your partner. Edit and improve and/or continue writing your children's story. 

5.  What stage of the Writing Process are you in?

Homework: Study for vocabulary lesson 11 test 

Friday, April 29, 2016
Per. 2-3 & Per. 5-6

1.  Do Now: Quizlet.live   
-Write down the words you are struggling with.
-Write down the words you feel you've mastered.

2.  Peer editing checklist
     -You will read another student's story and make editing suggestions on it.
     -You will fill out the Peer Edit Response Form.

3.  Writer's Workshop: Independent writing- Review the editing suggestions made by your partner. Edit and improve and/or continue writing your children's story. 

4.  What stage of the Writing Process are you in?

Homework: Study vocabulary lesson 11; Test is Wednesday.