"A Day" - Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my note-taking skills.

Agenda: 
Imperative & Interrogative Worksheets
Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke and Demosthenes"
- Read
-Symbolic Notes
Independent/Make-Up Work Time

Homework: 
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Moods of Sentences Packet Due: 12/14/2017
3. Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke and Demosthenes" Symbolic Notes Due: 1/3

"C Day" - Monday, December 11, 2017

All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work for 2nd Quarter Due: 12/15/2017

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will learn about the moods of sentences.

Agenda: 
Moods of Sentences: Gallery Walk (IAN pg. 50-51)
Independent Work Time

Homework:
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Moods of Sentences Packet Due: 12/14/2017


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my note-taking skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke and Demosthenes"
- Read
-Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Moods of Sentences Packet Due: 12/15/2017
3. Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke and Demosthenes" Symbolic Notes Due: 12/13

Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice being silent back stage during the performance.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will finish my page/spread.

Agenda: 
Studio.balfour.com

Homework: 
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Meet Friday, December 15th Deadline!

"B Day" - Friday, December 8, 2017

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will learn about the moods of sentences.

Agenda: 
Moods of Sentences: Gallery Walk (IAN pg. 50-51)
Independent Work Time

Homework:
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Moods of Sentences Packet Due: 12/15/2017



Today in Drama:
Objective: I will perform in front of an audience.

Agenda: 
Full Dress Rehearsal on Stage
(in front of Mrs. Moywer-Schmit's 3rd Grade Class)

Homework:
1. Permission Slips Due: 12/13/2017



Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will work on my page/spread.

Agenda: 
Comp. Lab 7
Studio.Balfour

Homework:
1. All Re-Do/Missing/Late Work Due: 12/15/2017
2. Meet 12/15 Deadline! Pages/Spreads must be finished!!

"A Day" - Thursday, December 7, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homophones
Ender's Game Ch. 8 "Rat"
- Rotation Read
- Symbolic Notes
- Questions

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke & Demosthenes" Due: Dec. 14th
2. All Late/Missing/Re-Do Work for 2nd Quarter due by Friday, December 15th 

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 8 "Rat"
- Rotation Read
- Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 9 "Locke & Demosthenes" Due: Dec. 13th
2. All Late/Missing/Re-Do Work for 2nd Quarter due by Friday, December 15th 


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will

Agenda: 


Homework: 
1. Permission Slips
2. All Late/Missing/Re-Do Work for 2nd Quarter due by Friday, December 15th 


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will

Agenda: 


Homework: 
1. Finish Pages/Spreads pgs. 1-40
2. All Late/Missing/Re-Do Work for 2nd Quarter due by Friday, December 15th 

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will show the work I have completed in class for the last two months.

Agenda: 
IAN Check #2
Ender's Game Ch. 8 "Rat"
- Rotation Read
- Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 8 "Rat"
2. All Late/Missing/Re-Do Work for 2nd Quarter due by Friday, December 15th 

"C Day" - Monday, December 4, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 7 "Salamander"
- Questions
- Vocabulary

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 6 "Giant's Drink": Read & Symbolic Notes

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will show how well I have been working for the past two months.

Agenda:
IAN Check #2

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 8 "Rat": Read & Symbolic Notes Due: Dec. 6


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work on blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. Memorize lines by Wednesday, Nov. 29th!
2. Permission Slips by Wednesday, Nov. 29th!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn how to work on my page.

Agenda: 
Computer Lab 7
Studio Balfour
Pages & Spreads 1-40

Homework: 
None

"A Day" - Thursday, November 30, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Dialogue Examples
Ender's Game Ch. 7 Read/Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. Finish Ch. 7 Read/Symbolic Notes
2. Start Ch. 8
3. IAN Check #2 NEXT WEEK!

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 6 "The Giant's Drink" Questions
Ender's Game Ch. 6 "The Giant's Drink" Vocab (IAN pg.43)
Ender's Game Ch. 7 "Salamander" Read/Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 7 "Salamander" Read/Symbolic Notes


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice my skit without my script.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. Permission Slips
2. Practice Lines


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will work on my Yearbook pages.

Agenda:
Yearbook Packet
Captions as Easy as A, B, C
Computer Lab 7

Homework:
1. Work on your pages

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 6 Questions
Ender's Game Ch. 6 Vocab
Ender's Game Ch. 7 Rotation Read/Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 7 Rotation Read/Symbolic Notes

"C Day" - Monday, November 27, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will work on interpreting prompts.

Agenda: 
What I Did Over Thanksgiving Break: Doodle Prompts

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 6 "Giant's Drink": Read & Symbolic Notes

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will work on interpreting prompts.

Agenda:
What I Did Over Thanksgiving Break: Doodle Prompts

Homework: 
1. Ender's Game Ch. 6 "Giant's Drink": Read & Symbolic Notes
2. "A Mystery of Heroism" pg. 49-62

Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work on blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. Memorize lines by Wednesday, Nov. 29th!
2. Permission Slips by Wednesday, Nov. 29th!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn how to work on my page.

Agenda: 
Ladder Change
Studio Balfour Tutorial

Homework: 
None

"B Day" - Friday, November 17, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my literary analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 1-5 Quiz
Close Reader "A Mystery of Heroism" pg. 49-62

Homework:
Read Ch. 6 "The Giant's Drink" & Symbolic Notes
Close Reader "A Mystery of Heroism" pg. 49-62



Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines before November 29th!
2. Permission Slips



Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will work on my yearbook page.

Agenda: 
Comp. Lab 7
Work on Spreads/Pages

Homework: 
Nada!

"A Day" - Thursday, November 16, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my literary analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 5 "Games": Read/Symbolic Notes
Ender's Game Ch. 1-5 Quiz

Homework: 
Read Ender's Game Ch. 6 "The Giant's Drink"
Complete Symbolic Notes

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 5 "Games"

• Rotation Read
• Symbolic Notes
• Questions
• Vocabulary

Homework: 
Study for Ch. 1-5 Quiz


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage
1st Sound Check

Homework: 
1. Practice/Memorize lines
2. Take Shoe Box Theaters home!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about our online yearbook's expectations.

Agenda: 
ASB Meeting
Studio.balfour Expectations

Homework: 
None!

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my literary analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 4 "Launch" Questions
Ch. 3 - 4 Vocab

Homework: 
Start reading Ender's Game Ch. 5 "Games" (will finish in class)

"C Day" - Monday, November 13, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my literary analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Close Reader: "My Friend Douglass" pg. 43-48
Ender's Game Ch. 3 "Graff" Questions

Homework: 
Ender's Game Ch. 4 "Launch": Read/Symbolic Notes
Complete Symbolic Notes, Ch. 1-4

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my literary analysis and close reading skills.

Agenda: 
Turn in Symbolic Notes Ch. 1-4
Ender's Game Ch. 4 "Launch" Questions
Ender's Game Ch. 4 "Launch" Vocab

Homework: 
Symbolic Notes Ch. 1-4


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines by 11/29
2. Permission Slip by 11/29



Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will sign in and explore studio.balfour.com.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Committees
Comp. Lab 7
studio.balfour.com

Homework: 
Dress up for Spirit Week

"B Day" - Thursday, November 9, 2017

Mrs. Colella was not here today: Sub Day

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:

Agenda:

Homework:


Today in Drama: 
Objective:

Agenda:

Homework:


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective:

Agenda:

Homework:

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my note taking and literary analysis skills.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game Ch. 2 "Peter" Questions
Ender's Game Ch. 1 & 2 Vocab
Ender's Game Ch. 3 "Graff" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Close Reader: "My Friend Douglass" read/annotate/answer  Due: Monday, Nov. 13th

"B Day" - Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn how to cite textual evidence.

Agenda: 
Parenthetical Citations (IAN pg. 33)
Ender's Game: Ch.2 "Peter" Questions
Ender's Game: Ch.1 & 2 Vocab
Ender's Game: Ch.2 "Peter" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1.Close Reader: "My Friend Douglass" pg. 43-48
2. Bring your novels!


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will practice blocking my skit and projecting my voice.

Agenda: 
Shoe Box Theater Presentations
Substitute Expectations
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1.Practice your lines!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn different ways to start a caoption

Agenda: 
Substitute Expectations
Spirit Week Committees

Homework: 
1. Prepare for next week's Spirit Week!

"A Day" - Monday, November 6, 2017

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will learn how to cite evidence.

Agenda:
Parenthetical Citations (IAN pg. 33)
Ender's Game Ch. 1 "Third" Questions (IAN pg. 30)
Ender's Game Ch. 2 "Peter" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
Finish Ender's Game Ch. 2 "Peter" Symbolic Notes
Find definitions for vocab words (write in Symbolic Notes)

"B Day" - Thursday, November 2, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will practice answering prompts.

Agenda: 
Ender's Game: Ch.1 "Third" Symbolic Notes
Ender's Game: Ch.1 "Third" Questions
Ender's Game: Ch.2 "Peter" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
1.Close Reader: "My Friend Douglass" pg. 43-48
2. Bring your novels!


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will present my Shoe Box Theater.

Agenda: 
Shoe Box Theater Presentations
Shoe Box Theater Cake Walk
Practice on Stage

Homework: 
1.Practice your lines!

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn different ways to start a caoption

Agenda: 
A Dozen Ways to Vary Caption Leads
Falcon Senate

Homework: 
1. Nada

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will begin reading Ender's Game.

Agenda:
Library - Novel Check Out
Army Names & Locations
Ender's Game Ch. 1 "Third" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
1. Finish Ender's Game Ch. 1 "Third" Symbolic Notes
2. Bring novel to school on Monday

"B Day" - Tuesday, October 31, 2017

This week is an A-B-A-B week

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Friday, from 7:11am - 1:00pm

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn how to better answer prompts.

Agenda: 
"Ender's Game" Book Checkout
Prompts (Continued)
Command School - Armies
Chapter 1: "Third"

Homework: 
1. START reading and taking Symbolic Notes for Chapter 1: "Third" (don't freak out about the Symbolic Notes--and take them on a separate sheet of lined paper)


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will practice projecting my voice.

Agenda:
Projection 101
Projection Exercises
Practice Skits on Stage

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: THIS THURSDAY!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will finalize our Ladder.

Agenda: 
Ladders
A Dozen Ways to Vary Caption Leads

Homework: 
Have a fun and safe Halloween!

"A Day" - Monday, October 30, 2017

Tomorrow is '80s Day! 

This week is an A-B-A-B week

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Friday, from 7:11am - 1:00pm

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will learn how to better answer prompts.

Agenda:
What Is a "Prompt"?
Close Reader: "Golden Glass"
Battle Room 20

Homework: 
1. Finish "Golden Glass" in Close Reader pgs. 3-8 (bring to school on Wednesday)
2. Add to your Reading Log

"B Day" - Friday, October 27, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about punctuation and prompts.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Semicolons vs Colons
Close Reader: "What to Bring" pgs. 9 -12
Read/Annotate/Definitions/Answer short response questions
Prompts

Homework: 
Add to Reading Logs


Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will understand and practice blocking.

Agenda: 
Blocking 101
Practice in the gym!

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: NEXT THURSDAY! Nov. 2nd!

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will plan out my yearbook.

Agenda:
Parts of a Camera 4
Ladder
Assignments
ASB Meeting

Homework:
Nada

"A Day" - Thursday, October 26, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will submit my Final Draft via Google Classroom.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Colon vs. Semicolon
Sharing & Check Sheets
Close Readers

Homework: 
1. Close Reader: "Golden Glass" p.3 -8

•  Read
• Annotate
• Defintions 
• Answer short response questions

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Writing Dialogue I.A.N. Insert
Final Draft Essays

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Final Draft Essay Due: by the end of class on Thursday, Oct. 26
2. Reading Log 10/26 (Online or Paper) Due:  Thursday. Oct. 26

"C Day" - Monday, October 23, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
Planner Check p.58
C.U.P.S. Rotations Stations

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Final Draft Google Classroom Due: by the end of class 10/26


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will improve my close reading and reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Close Reader "Golden Glass" pg. 3-8
Read/Annotate
Answer
Find Defintions

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Final Draft in Google Classroom Due: by the end of class 10/27


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will make sure that my second draft script is ready to print!

Agenda: 
Behavior Skills Skit Example Video
Freeze!
Mime-a-Scene

Homework: 
1. Practice your Behavior Skills Scripts


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will learn about Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda:
Superlatives Example Video
Superlatives!
Yearbook Deconstruction
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for this week!

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
"Golden Glass" Discussion
Personal Narratives

• R.I.P. Words
• Share with a Partner
• Check Sheets (15 points)

Homework: 
1. Final Draft Essays Due: via Google Classroom today
2. Add to your Online Reading Log


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will complete my final draft with my group.

Agenda: 
Script Revision
Gym Expectations
Practice Skits

Homework: 
1. Final Draft Scripts Due: Today
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2


Today in Yearbook:
Objective: I will work in my Yearbook Staff Groups

Agenda: 
Red Ribbon Week
Ladders/Yearbook Descontruction
Yearbook Staff Committees

Homework: 
1. None

"A Day" - Thursday, October 19, 2017

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will finish typing my second draft essay.

Agenda:
Laptops
Finish Typing Second Drafts
Turn in to In Box

Homework:
1. Add to your Online Reading Log
2. Bring your typed "Second Draft" to class if you have not turned it in already.

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will finish typing my second draft essay.

Agenda:
Laptops
Finish Typing Second Drafts
Turn in to In Box

Homework:
1. Add to your Online Reading Log
2. Bring "Second Draft" to class on Monday if you have not already turned it in.


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will begin performing my second draft skit.

Agenda:
Finish Second Draft Scripts
Print
Perform in front of the Class

Homework:
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will reflect on our Spirit Assembly.

Agenda:
Spirit Assembly Class Reflection/Discussion
Spirit Week Groups

Homework:
1. None

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will type my Personal Narrative: Second Draft on Google Docs.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Personal Narrative Check Sheet
Type Essays

Homework: 
1. Finish typing/print Second Draft by Thursday, Oct. 19th
2. "Reading Log 10/26"

"C Day" - Monday, October 16, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will finish my Personal Narrative: First Draft

Agenda: 
Finish Personal Narratives: First Draft
Silent Read

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: by the end of class 10/19


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will type my second draft narrative.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Personal Narratives: Second Draft
Submit via Google Classroom
Silent Read

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: by the end of class 10/18


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will make sure that my second draft script is ready to print!

Agenda: 
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Print your Second Draft Script

Homework: 
1. Practice your Behavior Skills Scripts


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will learn about Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda:
Yearbook Vocabulary 2
Yearbook Crossword Puzzle
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for this week!

"B Day" - Friday, October 13, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1
Silent Reading
Personal Narratives: First Draft

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: 10/18


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will deliver Silly Hats to teachers & staff.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia Quiz
Silly Hats Delivery

Homework: 
1. Bring spare change on Monday for Silly Hat Day!
2. Second Draft Behavior Skills Scripts Due: Monday, Oct. 16th


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will attend the Falcon Senate meeting.

Agenda:
Turn in Yearbook Staff Application Packet
Falcon Senate Meeting
Spirit Week Committees

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for next week!

"A Day" - Thursday, October 11, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1
Silent Reading
Personal Narratives: First Draft

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will type up and print my Second Draft script.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Google Doc/Classroom
Class Performance

Homework: 
1. Second Draft Script Due: by the end of class today
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due:  11/2



Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
Parts of a Camera 3
Spirit Week Committees

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, October 13th 

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13

"C Day" - Monday, October 9, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will prepare for my Benchmark this week.

Agenda: 
R.A.C.E. Graphic Organizer (IAN pg. 14-15)
Benchmark Expectations

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:  I will prepare for my Benchmark this week.

Agenda: 
Benchmark Expectations
Options:
a.) work on personal narratives
b.) work on Re-Do work
c.) silent read

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Drama: 
Objective:  I will make sure our "Good Idea" matched the steps for our groups' Behavior Skill.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
First Draft Scripts
Review Steps with Groups

Homework: 
1. First Draft Scripts Due: by the end of class today
2. Second Draft Scripts (types) Due: 10/11
3. Shoe Box Theaters Due: 11/2


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will plan out Spirit Week with my group.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Committees
Covers
Ladders
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Applications Packet Due: 10/13

"B Day" - Friday, October 6, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
"Bonne Annee" Quiz
Peer Grade
R.A.C.E. Graphic Organizer & Activity

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: Wednesday, Oct. 11th
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Bring Textbooks on Friday, Oct. 6th


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work in my groups to write our Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Hand-written First Draft Scripts
Writing Scripts in Google Docs

Homework: 
1. Silly Hats Due: Friday, October 13th
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Committees
Parts of a Camera 2: Rear
Cover
Ladder

Homework:
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"A Day" - Thursday, October 5, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will

Agenda: 
Laptops
Bonne Annee After Reading Pg. 37-40:

1.Analyzing the Text # 1- 7  pg. 38

2.Critical Vocab: #1-5 pg. 39

3.Vocab Strategy: #1-4 pg. 39

4.  Language Conventions: Participles #1-5 pg. 40

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Draft
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 4, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about affixes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes
Finish IAN Check #1
Class Discussion
Bonne Annee After Reading Pg. 37-40

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Paragraph
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Bring Textbooks on Friday, Oct. 6th


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work in my groups to write our Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Writing Scripts in Google Docs

Homework: 
1. Silly Hats due by Friday, October 13th
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
yearbook Staff Application--oops!
Spirit Week Committees
Parts of a Camera 2: Rear
Cover
Ladder

Homework:
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about Affixes

Agenda: 
IAN Check #1
Library Orientation
Affixes: Examples
"Bonne Annee"

Homework:
Reading Log 10/5
All Re-Do/Make-Up work due by Friday, Oct. 13th (No 1st Quarter work will be accepted after this date!)

"C Day" - Monday, October 2, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about affixes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes (IAN pg.22-23)
IAN Facelift
IAN Check #1 (115 points)
Personal Narrative: Intro Paragraph

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/28"
2. Any Re-Do work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Personal Narrative Into Paragraph Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 4


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about affixes and will begin writing my personal narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes (IAN pg.22-23)
IAN Facelift
IAN Check #1 (115 points)

Homework: 
1. Any Re-Do work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
2. Personal Narrative Into Paragraph Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 4th 

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on my Behaviors Skills Skits with my group.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Laptop Expectations
Laptops
studio.balfour.com
Google Classroom

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Application packet Due: 10/13

"B Day" - Friday, September 29, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my close reading and

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homophones 2
Finish: Narrative Writing Cornell Notes (IAN pg. 6-7)
"Bonne Annee"
After Reading pg.37-40 (my.hrw.com)

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 10/2 Online"
2. 1st paragraph of your personal narrative essay (use your Begin a Narrative sheet in your IAN to help you) on a separate sheet of paper.


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work in my groups to write our behavior skills skits.

Agenda: 
Kid Theater
Forwards:Backwards
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theater Due: Nov. 2



Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will become familiar with Balfour's website

Agenda: 
Create-a-Caption
Crop-a-Photo
Yearbook Staff Descriptions worksheet
Yearbook Staff Application Packet

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, Oct. 13

"A Day" - Thursday, September 28, 2017

Mrs. Colella is out at meetings today. Be nice to the substitute!

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my close reading and reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homophones 2
Laptops
Read/Annotate "Bonne Annee"
Complete After Reading for "Bonne Annee" pgs. 37-40


Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 10/6"
2. Make sure your IAN is ready for IAN Check #1

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about personal narratives.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homophones
Library Orientation
Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes
Google Classroom

Homework
1. "Reading Log 10/2 Online"
2. Any Re-Do work


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will join Google Classroom and work with my Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocab 2 Worksheet
Laptops
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
1. Shoebox Theaters Due: Nov. 2

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will reflect on Spirit Week and

Agenda: 
Yearbook Staff Positions
The Smalling Report
Spirit Week Discussions

Homework: 
Think about what you want the cover of our Yearbook to look like!
Which position are you going to apply for in Yearbook?

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 26,2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will being pre-writing for my narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homophones (IAN pg. 20-21)
Finish Begin a Narrative (IAN pg. 19)
Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes (IAN pg. 6)
Fix up your IAN for your upcoming IAN check!

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/28"
2. All Re-Do Work / Work not finished in class
3. IAN Check #1 on Monday, October 2

"C Day" - Monday, September 25, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will begin pre-writing for my personal narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Academic Vocabulary 3 (IAN pg.18)
Begin a Narrative (IAN pg.19)


Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/28"
2. Any Re-Do work
3. Personal Narrative Into Paragraph Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Sept. 26


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will begin pre-writing for my personal narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Academic Vocabulary 3 (IAN pg.18)
Begin a Narrative (IAN pg.19)
Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 10/2 Online" Due: Monday, Oct. 2
2. Any Re-Do work


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will practice improv!

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Freeeze!
Mime-a-Scene Cards

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Binder Check
Yearbook Staff Descriptions
Whatsa Ladder with You?
Yearbook Covers

Homework: 
1. None!

"B Day" - Friday, September 22, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:
I will pre-write for my Personal Narrative.

Agenda: 
Academic Vocabulary 2 (IAN pg.16)
Story Map (IAN pg.17)
Begin a Narrative (IAN pg.19)

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/25" Due: Monday, Sept. 25
2. Any Re-Do Work     Due: Monday, Sept. 25

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with drama vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Drama Vocabulary 2
Good Idea/Bad Idea
Behavior Skills Skit Groups

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters  Due: Thursday, Nov. 2
2. Any Re-Do Work    Due: Monday, Sept. 25

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of Yearbook Vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Binder Check
Parts of Camera 1: Body
Take Down Posters
Coach De Luca Talks ASB

Homework: 
1. Any Re-Do Work Due: Monday, Sept. 25

"A Day" - Thursday, September 21, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will being pre-writing for my personal narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Personal Timeline Details
Personal Narrative Brainstorming Video
Academic Vocabulary 2 (IAN pg.16)
Prewriting with a Story Map (IAN pg.17)
Protagonist vs. Antagonist

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/28" Due: Thursday, Sept. 28
2. Any Re-Do work Due: Monday, Sept. 25

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:
I will pre-write for my Personal Narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Peer Grade Quiz
Personal Timeline: Add Details
Story Map

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/25" Due: Sept. 25
2. Any Re-Do Work

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with drama vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Stanislavsky System Article & Questions

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters  Due: Thursday, Nov. 2
2. Any Re-Do Work

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of Yearbook Vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Assignments
Yearbook Vocab Quiz
Peer Grade Quiz

Homework: 
1. Yearbook/ASB Binder Due: Friday, Sept. 22
2. Any Re-Do Work

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will pre-write for my Personal Narrative.

Agenda: 
Matching Narrative Types & Examples
Personal Timeline - Details

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/21" Due: Thursday, Sept. 21st
2. Any Re-Do work     Due: Monday, Sept. 25th

"C Day" - Monday, September 18, 2017

Don't forget: 

1. To wear your School Spirit Shirt tomorrow!

2. Tomorrow is an Assembly A Day.

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of appositives,

Agenda: 
Appositives Worksheet
Peer Grade
DORD (P.2 only)
"Reading Log 9/21"

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/21"
2. Any Re-Do work


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my reading comprehension.

Agenda: 
Symbolic Notes/"Analyzing the Text" pg. 28, #1-8
Critical Vocabulary Worksheet
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/21"
2. Any Re-Do work


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will practice improv!

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia (Nang Yai)
Freeeze!
Mime-a-Scene Cards

Homework: 
1. Get a shoe box Due: Friday, Sept. 22
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Sign Up & Explanations
Yearbook Vocab Jeopardy 

Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)
2. Study for your Yearbook Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 20

"B Day" - Friday, September 15, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction", "Signed Syllabus", Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -50%
Warm Up: Appositives Worksheet
Finish "Analyzing the Text" Pg. 28 #1-7 Online

Homework: 
1. "Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28. Complete questions #1-7 in your IAN on page 11, or on my.hrw.com


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Study for Quiz
"1st Quarter Quiz"
Peer Grade
Introduction to Behavior Skills Skits

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thurs., Nov. 2


Today in Yearbook/ASB
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Parts of a Camera 1: Body Worksheet
Yearbook Vocabulary Jeopardy
Falcon Code of Conduct Jeopardy
Spirit Week Sign Ups

Homework: 

1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!

"A Day" - Thursday, September 15, 2017

Mrs. Colella was out today at a meeting. Thank you for being great!

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my reading comprehension.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Classroom Expectations Quiz
"My Favorite Chaperone" Critical Vocabulary
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
Appositives Worksheet
Matching Narratives Types and Examples

Homework: 
"Reading Log 9/21"

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -50%
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Warm Up: Appositives (IAN Insert, pg. 14)
Academic Vocabulary - Index Cards
"Analyzing the Text" Pg. 28 #1-7 Online

Homework: 
1. "Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28. Complete questions #1-7 in your IAN on page 11, or on my.hrw.com


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia (Greek)
Greek Tragedy Video
Drama Vocabulary 1 - Index Cards

Homework: 
1. Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!


Today in Yearbook/ASB
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Falcon Code of Conduct Jeopardy
Spirit Week Posters

Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about appositives and will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Appositives (IAN pg. 13)
Appositives: My Examples (IAN pg. 12)
Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone"
"Analyzing the Text" pg. 28 #1-7

Homework: 
1. "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28 #1-7 Due: Thursday, 9/14
2. Bring Text Books to class on Thursday, 9/14

"C Day" - Monday, September 11, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of different types of narratives.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Symbolic Notes Key (IAN pg. 10)
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes (IAN pg. 11)
Talk about "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/12" Due: Tues. 9/12
2. Bring Text Books to class on Thursday, 9/14


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of different types of narratives.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Matching Narrative Types and Examples (finish)
Talk about Shelley Gill/Notes
Symbolic Notes/"Analyzing the Text" pg. 28, #1-8

Homework: 
1. Begin "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28, #1-8 (IANs pg. 16 or Online)
We will finish this in class on Wednesday


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Theatre Vocabulary

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia (Kabuki)
Drama Vocabulary Index Cards
Mime-a-Scene Cards

Homework: 
1. Study for your upcoming "Drama Vocabulary 1 & Parts of a Stage Quiz"
2. Get a shoe box Due: Friday, Sept. 22
3. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Yearbook Vocabulary
Spirit Week Sign Up
Minute-to-Win-It
Spirit Week Posters

Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)

"B Day" - Friday, September 8, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will listen to an author, Shelley Gill, talk about her adventures and how they become the books she writes!

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Matching Narrative Types to Examples (IAN pg. 6)
Author: Shelley Gill

Homework: 
1. Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone"
2. "Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28. Complete questions #1-8 in your IAN on page 11, or on my.hrw.com



Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary 1
Mime-a-Scene
Mime-a-Scene Cards (15 points)

Homework: 
1. Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!

Today in Yearbook/ASB
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Create-a-Caption
Spirit Week Posters


Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!

"A Day" - Thursday, September 7, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my understanding of commas and will practice reading comprehension.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Practice with Commas (worksheet)
"My Favorite Chaperone" pgs. 3-26: my.hrw.com
     - Annotate online (purposefully highlight, take notes)
Start "Analyzing the Text" Questions #1-8 online, or on pg. 11 in your IAN

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)
2. Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone" pgs. 3-26

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Computer Expectations
STAR Testing
"My Favorite Chaperone": my.hrw.com
Personal Timelines

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary 1
Shoe Box Theater Project Breakdown
Questions Only

Homework: 
1. Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!


Today in Yearbook/ASB
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Create-a-Caption
Make School Awesome Groups
The Smalling Report
Name Game: Reboot

Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!
2. Have a great three-day weekend!

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my reading comprehension and 8th grade vocabulary knowledge.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Turn in "Reading Log 9/5"
Computer Lab Expectations
STAR Testing
my.hrw.com "My Favorite Chaperone" pg. 3-33


Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/12" (pink sheet due by Tuesday, Sept. 12)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)

"B Day" - Friday, September 1, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Practice with Commas worksheet
Creating Narratives - IAN Insert
Personal Timelines

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary
Silly Hat Fundraiser Discussion/Planning
How To Video: Freeze
Freeze! The Game.

Homework: 
Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!


Today in Yearbook/ASB
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Name Game
Yearbook Vocabulary
Make School Awesome Groups
The Smalling Report

Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!
2. Have a great three-day weekend!

"A Day" - Thursday, August 31, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Commas
Creating Narratives - IAN Insert
Personal Timelines
my.hrw.com
Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Tuesday, Sept. 5)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)

"B Day" - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Commas
Laptop Cart Procedures
colellanotes.blogspot.com
my.hrw.com
Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes
Begin "My Favorite Chaperone"

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 1)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with theatre vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia (D.B.)
Stage Directions Video
Drama Vocabulary Worksheet 1
Questions Only Game

Homework: 
1. Bring a Silly Hat  DUE: Friday, September 1, 2017
(will not affect your grade if you can't bring one!)


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Yearbook Fails Video
Yearbook Vocabulary Worksheet
Create-a-Caption
Make School Awesome: Groups
What is ASB?

Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)

"A Day" - Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review comma rules and learn about narrative writing.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Commas
Laptop Cart Procedures
my.hrw.com
Narrative Writing Cornell Notes

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Tuesday, Sept. 5)

"C Day" - Monday, August 28, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review the three types of narratives and comma rules.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Commas
Types of Narratives: Gallery Walk
Review 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person
Reading Logs

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs Due: Tues. 9/5
1. Cover text books (and keep at home)


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review the three types of narratives and comma rules.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Commas
Laptop Cart Procedures
my.hrw.com

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 1)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with theatre trivia.

Agenda: 
Theatre Trivia (D.B.)
Emotions

Homework: 
1. Bring a Silly Hat  DUE: Friday, September 1, 2017
(will not affect your grade if you can't bring one!)


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Yearbook Vocabulary
Speeches
Make School Awesome: Groups


Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)

"B Day" - Friday, August 25, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" 
Warm Up: Commas
Types of Narratives: Gallery Walk
Laptop Cart Procedures
Reading Logs

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 1)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Drama Binder (D.B.)
Theatre Trivia (D.B.)
Emotions

Homework: 
1. Bring a Silly Hat  DUE: Friday, September 1, 2017
(will not affect your grade if you can't bring one!)


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
YASB Binders
Make School Awesome Posters
Make School Awesome: Gallery Walk & Worksheet

Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)

"A Day" - Thursday, August 24, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review the three different types of narratives.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Signed Syllabus" and "Letter of Introduction"
Warm Up: Label/Set Up IANs
Interactive Notebook (IANs) 
Gallery Walk: Types of Narratives
Reading Logs (will get to next week)

Homework: 
1. Cover your text books and keep them at home.

"B Day" - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Label Close Readers
C.R.: Read pages vi-viii
ELA Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
I.A.N.s
Interactive Notebooks
Jump Start on Homework "Introduction Letter"

Homework: 
1. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)
2. Letter of Introduction (3-5 paragraphs all about you!) DUE: Friday, 8/25
3. Signed Syllabus (just the bottom part) DUE: Friday, 8/25


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Schedule Change?
Drama Syllabus
Two Truths & One Lie
Mirroring
Silly Hats Fundraiser Info

Homework: 
1. Bring a Silly Hat  DUE: Friday, September 1, 2017


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Schedule Change?
Officers: President/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer Posters
Two Truths & One Lie
Make School Awesome Posters

Homework: 
None.

"A Day" - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Textbooks in Library
Read pages xxx-xxxi "Making Meaning in the 21st Century" in Textbooks
ELA Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
Jump Start on Homework "Introduction Letter"

Homework: 
1. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)
2. Letter of Introduction (2-3 paragraphs all about you!) DUE: Thursday, 8/24
3. Signed Syllabus (just the bottom part) DUE: Thursday, 8/24

"C Day" - Monday, August 21, 2017

Today in English Language Arts: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda:
Schedule Review
Mrs. Colella
Grade Breakdown
Class Expectations
Library Expectations
Index Cards - Two Truth and One Lie

Homework: 
1. Bring a paper grocery bag to cover your text book
2. Letter of Introduction - 2-3 paragraphs in


Today in Honors English Language Arts: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda:
Schedule Review
Mrs. Colella
Grade Breakdown
Class Expectations
Library Expectations
Index Cards - Two Truth and One Lie

Homework: 
1. Bring a paper grocery bag to cover your text book (Due: Wednesday, 8/23)
2. In a 3-5 paragraph letter, introduce yourself to me. (Due: Friday, 8/25)

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda:
Schedule Review
Mrs. Colella
Grade Breakdown
Class Expectations
Index Cards - Two Truth and One Lie

"C Day" - Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will have fun and celebrate the year!

Agenda: 
Sign Yearbooks
Play Board Games

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will have fun and celebrate the year!

Agenda: 
Sign Yearbooks
Play Board Games

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!

"B Day" - Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will compare and contrast the "Ender's Game" book and movie.

Agenda: 
Go over Schedule for this week
Venn Diagram Posters
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will compare and contrast the "Ender's Game" book and movie.

Agenda: 
Go over Schedule for this week
Venn Diagram Posters
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will learn about Shakespearean insults.

Agenda: 
Thank-You Notes
Shakespearean Insults Worksheets
Shakespearean Insults Posters

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!

"A Day" - Monday, June 5, 2017

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will compare and contrast the "Ender's Game" book and movie.

Agenda: 
Go over Schedule for this week
Venn Diagram Posters
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will learn about Shakespearean insults.

Agenda: 
Thank-You Notes
Shakespearean Insults Worksheets
Shakespearean Insults Posters

Homework: 
Turn in all library books!

"B Day" - Friday, June 2, 2017

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will show how well I have been doing with my classwork & homework.

Agenda: 
"Ender's Game" Ch. 15 Questions
"Ender's Game" Discussion
I.A.N. Check #5
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Finish "Ender's Game" if you haven't!
Turn in all textbooks and library books!

Slides for Honors English 6/2/2017

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will show how well I have been doing with my classwork & homework.

Agenda: 
"Ender's Game" Ch. 15 Questions
"Ender's Game" Discussion
I.A.N. Check #5
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Finish "Ender's Game" if you haven't!
Turn in all textbooks and library books!

Slides for English 6/2/2017


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will show appreciation for our volunteers and will learn about Shakespeare.

Agenda: 
Thank-You Letters
Shakespearean Insults
Shakespearean Insults Poster

Homework: 
None!

Slides for Drama 6/2/2017

"A Day" - Thursday, June 1, 2017

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will show how well I have been doing with my classwork & homework.

Agenda: 
"Ender's Game" Ch. 15 Questions
"Ender's Game" Discussion
I.A.N. Check #5
"Ender's Game": The Movie

Homework: 
Finish "Ender's Game" if you haven't!
Turn in all textbooks and library books!

Slides for English 6/1/2017


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will show appreciation for our volunteers and will learn about Shakespeare.

Agenda: 
Thank-You Letters
Shakespeare's Insults Video
Shakespearean Insults
Shakespearean Insults Poster

Homework: 
None!

Slides for Drama 6/1/2017

"B Day" - Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Today in Honors English: 

Objective:

•I will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda:

•Ender’s Game Ch. 14 “Ender’s Teacher” Questions

•Ender’s Game Ch. 15 “Speaker for the Dead”

•Independent work: Finish I.A.N.

Homework:

•Finish “Ender’s Game” !!!!

•Finish all I.A.N. entries à Final I.A.N. check #5 is on Thursday, June 1st

•BRING ALL TEXT / LIBRARY BOOKS!!!

Slides for Honors English 5/31/17


Today in English: 

Objective:

•I will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda:

•Ender’s Game Ch. 14 “Ender’s Teacher” Questions

•Ender’s Game Ch. 15 “Speaker for the Dead”

•Independent work: Finish I.A.N.

Homework:

•Finish “Ender’s Game” !!!!

•Finish all I.A.N. entries à Final I.A.N. check #5 is on Thursday, June 1st

•BRING ALL TEXT / LIBRARY BOOKS!!!

Slides for English 5/31/17

Today in Drama: 

Objective:

•I will have fun practicing Improv.

Agenda

•Gym Clean Up
•Mr./Mrs Know-It-All
•Numbers
•Thank You Letters

Homework:

•None!

No Slides for Drama