"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!