"A Day" - Thursday, December 19, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will demonstrate all of my diligent work in my IAN.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Check
- IAN Check #2 (80 points!!)
- NewsELA: Studying Kindness
Homework: 
1. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
2. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective:
I will prepare for the lesson I will teach on Assembly Day!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Mrs. Smalling Shares
- School-Wide Lesson Plan
- Fine Turning
Homework:
1. Dress up for Spirit Week the week we get back!

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Today in Honors Eng: 
Objective:
I will write the middle of my Personal Narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Proofreading My Introduction ¶
- Middle ¶
- NewsELA: Studying Kindness
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/19
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will write the middle of my Personal Narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Proofreading My Introduction ¶
- Middle ¶
- NewsELA: Studying Kindness
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 (150 Pages) Due: 12/20
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Secret Llama

1. Get a tiny (smaller than 2"x2") scrap piece of paper.
2. Draw a tiny Christmas llama (must be wearing something festive)
3. Deposit it on my desk before 1:50pm on Thursday, 12/19/2019
4. Tell no one!

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will write the middle of my Personal Narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Proofreading My Introduction ¶
- Middle ¶
- NewsELA: Studying Kindness
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/19
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: 
I will prep for Spirit Assembly & Week.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Dance Clean Up
- Spirit Assembly Games
- Spirit Week Posters
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

"C Day" - Monday, December 16, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will learn how to make editing marks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Proofreading Marks
- R.I.P. Words
- IAN Face Lift
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/19-20
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: 
I will prep for Spirit Assembly & Week.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: No-Go List
- Spirit Assembly Games
- Spirit Week Posters
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

Today in Honors Eng. 
Objective:
I will learn how to make editing marks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Proofreading Marks
- R.I.P. Words
- IAN Face Lift
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/19-20
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

"B Day" - Friday, December 13, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will write the introduction to my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 15 Check
- 6 Ways to Start a Narrative
- Introduction Paragraph: Due today!
- "The Martian"
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/20
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will write the introduction to my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 15 Check
- 6 Ways to Start a Narrative
- Introduction Paragraph: Due today!
- "The Martian"
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 16 Due: 12/20
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Thursday, December 12, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will write the introduction to my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 15 Check
- 6 Ways to Start a Narrative
- Introduction Paragraph: Due today!
- "The Martian" (P.1 only; 2nd period did not get to reading)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/19
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will prep for the dance and work on captions.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work:
- Studio Balfour
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!
3. $2 & Permission Slip to Mr. Brumbalow

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective:
I will continue the writing process for my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Review Narrative Writing Cornell Notes
- STAR Testing
- Finish Quick Sketch & Notes (IAN pg. 29)
- "The Martian" (P.1 only; 2nd period did not get to reading)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/12-13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will continue the writing process for my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Review Narrative Writing Cornell Notes
- STAR Testing
- Finish Quick Sketch & Notes (IAN pg. 29)
- "The Martian" (P.1 only; 2nd period did not get to reading)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/12-13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will continue the writing process for my personal narrative essay.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Review Narrative Writing Cornell Notes
- STAR Testing
- Finish Quick Sketch & Notes (IAN pg. 29)
- "The Martian" (P.1 only; 2nd period did not get to reading)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/12-13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 


Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will prep for the dance and work on captions.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Pajama Day Posters
- Polar Pals Loss
- ASB Meeting
- Studio Balfour
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!
3. $2 & Permission Slip to Mr. Brumbalow

"C Day" - Monday, December 9, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will begin to plan my personal narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: O.T.T.E.R.
- Creating & Planning a Narrative (IAN pg. 29)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/12-13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will prep for the dance and assembly.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Rotations
- Polar Pals - Recap & Poster Take-Down
- Winter Dance Shift Sign-Up
- Pajama Day Posters
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will begin to plan my personal narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Creating & Planning a Narrative (IAN pg. 29)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/12-13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline & Yelp! Review: 1/10/2020
4. Bring your Parent/Guardian to Dec. 13th 

"B Day" - Friday, December 6, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will begin to plan my personal narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 14 Check
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians" - Turn in!
- Creating & Planning a Narrative (IAN pgs. 28-29)
- "The Martian" (P.1 only)
> Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 (150 pages) Due: 12/13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will begin to plan my personal narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 14 Check
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians" - Turn in!
- Creating & Planning a Narrative (IAN pgs. 28-29)
- "The Martian" (P.1 only)
> Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 15 Due: 12/13
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents; finish unfinished class work
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Thursday, December 5, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will begin to plan my personal narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 14 Check
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians" - Turn in!
- "The Martian" (P.1 only)
> Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 14 Due: 12/5-6
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will continue working on my pages/spreads.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Rotations
- Caption Writing Notes
- Studio Balfour
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Today in Honors Eng:
Objective:
I will practice taking meaningful notes while reading.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Finish Personal Timeline (IAN pgs. 26-27)
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians"
> Rotations Read
> Annotate
> Answer prompts using RACE
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 14 Due: 12/6
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will practice taking meaningful notes while reading.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Finish Personal Timeline (IAN pgs. 26-27)
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians"
> Rotations Read
> Annotate
> Answer prompts using RACE
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 14 Due: 12/6
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will create a personal timeline.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Finish Personal Timeline
- Personal Timeline (IAN pgs. 26-27)
- Close Readers: "Museum Indians"
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 14 Due: 12/5-6
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: (no slides)
Objective: 
I will continue working on my pages/spreads.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Finish Polar Pals Posters
- Rotations
- Studio Balfour
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

"C Day" - Monday, December 2, 2019

Today in ELA/Honors Eng.: 
Objective:
I will create a personal timeline.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Set up Personal Timeline
- Polar Pals Gift Shop!
- Personal Timeline (IAN pgs. 26-27)
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 14 Due: 12/5-6
2. Study Vocabulary & IAN contents
3. 2nd Semester Quarter Work Deadline: 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will create posters for Polar Pals!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Get Poster Materials
- Polar Pals Posters
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages!

"B Day" - Friday, November 22, 2019

Parents! Guardians! Community Members! Students!Take the LCAP Survey! (Local Control & Accountability Plan)

Have a lovely Thanksgiving Break with your friends and family! 

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective: 
I will practice being grateful!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Prompt #2
- Bonus Activity
- Reading Log Wk. 13 Check
- Hanging Portfolio Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Logs: Make up any missing R.L. over Break!
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020


Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice being grateful!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Prompt #2
- Reading Log Wk. 13 Check
- Hanging Portfolio Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Logs: Make up any missing R.L. over Break!
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Thursday, November 21, 2019

Parents! Guardians! Community Members! Students!Take the LCAP Survey! (Local Control & Accountability Plan)

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice being grateful!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Prompt #2
- Reading Log Wk. 13 Check
- Hanging Portfolio Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Logs: Make up any missing R.L. over Break!
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will work on my page/spread and will prep for Polar Pals!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Polar Pals
- Studio Balfour: Spreads/Pages
- Polar Pals (1:30pm)
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Parents! Guardians! Community Members! Students!Take the LCAP Survey! (Local Control & Accountability Plan)

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective: 
I will identify qualities of a narrative in our novel.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes Review
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will learn what makes a successful narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Set Up Cornell Notes
- Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Parents! Guardians! Community Members! Students!Take the LCAP Survey! (Local Control & Accountability Plan)

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will learn what makes a successful narrative.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Set Up Cornell Notes
- Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/21-22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will create a Google Slide presentations that will show my progress on my pages/spreads.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Laptops
- Progress Tracker Instructions
- Google Classroom --> Google Slides
- Spreads/Pages
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"C Day" - Monday, November 18, 2019

Parents! Guardians! Community Members! Students!Take the LCAP Survey! (Local Control & Accountability Plan)

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to correctly use commas.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #6: Commas
- ELA Lesson #6: Practice
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/21-22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will take a survey to help our campus become a better place.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: LCAP Survey
- Spreads/Pages
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to correctly use commas.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #6: Commas
- ELA Lesson #6: Practice
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"B Day" - Friday, November 15, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my 8th-grade level note-taking abilities.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Check
- Hanging Portfolio Pre-Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my note-taking abilities.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Check
- Hanging Portfolio Pre-Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/22
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Thursday, November 14, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my note-taking abilities.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Check
- Hanging Portfolio Pre-Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read Ch. 6
> Symbolic Notes Ch. 6-10
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 13 Due: 11/21
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will work with my team on choosing a template, creating copy, and headlines.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Hoodies!
- Polar Pals & Winter Dance Concessions
- Spreads/Pages
- Team Time: Templates for Spreads/Pages
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"Early Release B Day" - Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of 8th grade level vocabulary and spelling.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: O.T.T.E.R.
- ELA Lesson #4: Homophones (continued)
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- Spelling & Vocab Test
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 12 Due: 11/15
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of 8th grade level vocabulary and spelling.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: O.T.T.E.R.
- ELA Lesson #4: Homophones (continued)
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- Spelling & Vocab Test
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 12 Due: 11/15
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my knowledge of 8th grade level vocabulary and spelling.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: O.T.T.E.R.
- ELA Lesson #4: Homophones (continued)
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- Spelling & Vocab Test
- "The Martian"
> Set up Ch. 6-10 Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 12 Due: 11/12-13
2. Study Vocab & IAN Contents Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will work with my team on choosing a template, creating copy, and headlines.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Hoodies!
- Photo Tips
-  Team Time: Templates for Spreads/Pages
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"B Day" - Thursday, November 7, 2019

Note: Have a great four-day Weekend!

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: 
I will practice using RACE to answer writing prompts.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 11
- Library: "The Martian" & Library Books
-  Team Tally
- my.hrw.com --> Writing Narratives: Cornell Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 12 Due: 11/12-13
2. Study Vocab Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice using RACE to answer writing prompts.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 11
- Library: "The Martian" & Library Books
-  Team Tally
- Google Classroom: Ch. 1-5 Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 12 Due: 11/12-13
2. Study Vocab Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Note: This week is an A/B/A/B Week 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice using RACE to answer writing prompts.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 11
- Library: "The Martian" & Library Books
-  Team Tally
- Google Classroom: Ch. 1-5 Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 11 Due: 11/12-13
2. Study Vocab Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will find examples of my spread/pages in sample yearbooks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: No Photo List
- Templates Video
- Templates for Spreads/Pages
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

Vocabulary & Spelling Words for 11/12-13 Test

My Favorite Chaperone

Scuffle

Stun

Sponsor

Whimper

Dispatcher

The Martian

Inundated

Elated

Synthetic

Abated

Rudimentary

Torque

Integrity

Copious

The Tell-Tale Heart

Crevice

Conceive

Stifle

Vex

Audacity

Vehemently

Derision

Hypocritical

"A Day" - Monday, November 4, 2019

Note: This week is an A/B/A/B Week 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice citing textual evidence.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #5: Parenthetical Citations
- ELA Lesson #5: Practice
- Google Classroom: Ch. 1-5 Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 11 Due: 11/6-7
2. Study Vocab Every Night
3. 2nd Quarter Deadline 1/10/2020

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will find examples of my spread/pages in sample yearbooks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Types of Spreads
- Yearbook Samples
- The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"B Day" - Friday, November 1, 2019

Note: Next week is A/B/A/B (Friday is Staff Development Day)

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 10 Check
- "The Tell-Tale Heart"
 > Symbolic Notes & Venn Diagram 
 > Short Film by Annette Jung 
- To Do List
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 11 (150 pages) Due: 11/8
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. "Martian" Symbolic Notes, Vocabulary Worksheet, & Writing Prompts  Due: 11/4, 5-6

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 10 Check
- "The Tell-Tale Heart"
 > Symbolic Notes & Venn Diagram 
 > Short Film by Annette Jung 
- To Do List
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 11 (100 pages) Due: 11/8
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. "Martian" Symbolic Notes, Vocabulary Worksheet, & Writing Prompts  Due: 11/4, 11/6

Extra Credit: take a picture of yourself reading a book to your sibling, dog, cat, or goldfish (sorry, Enasio). Email it to my school Google account. 

"A Day" - Thursday, October 31. 2019

Happy Halloween! Be safe out there tonight!

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Wk. 10 Check
- "The Tell-Tale Heart"
 > Symbolic Notes & Venn Diagram 
 > Short Film by Annette Jung 
- To Do List
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 11 (100 pages) Due: 11/7-8
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. "Martian" Symbolic Notes, Vocabulary Worksheet, & Writing Prompts  Due: 11/4, 5-6

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will dispense information about clubs and upcoming activities.
Agenda: 
Bell Work: Falcon Senate Expectations
Information Gathering Sheets
Falcon Senate --> Gym
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Pictures for pages

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Newsela.com 
 > Read & Annotate Article
 > Power Words
 > Quiz
 > Writing Prompt
- "The Martian"
 > Symbolic Notes
 > Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Worksheet
 > G.C. Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 10 (100 pages) Due: 10/31-11/1
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check this week!
4. Vocabulary Worksheet & Writing Prompts

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Newsela.com 
 > Read & Annotate Article
 > Power Words
 > Quiz
 > Writing Prompt
- "The Martian"
 > Symbolic Notes
 > Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Worksheet
 > G.C. Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 10 (100 pages) Due: 10/31-11/1
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check this week!
4. Vocabulary Worksheet & Writing Prompts

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will practice close reading and note taking.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Newsela.com 
 > Read & Annotate Article
 > Power Words
 > Quiz
 > Writing Prompt
- "The Martian"
 > Symbolic Notes
 > Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary Worksheet
 > G.C. Writing Prompts
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 10 (100 pages) Due: 10/31-11/1
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check this week!

Today in YASB:
Objective:
I will practice using Studio Balfour.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Hoodies pre-order
- Studio Balfour Spread Competition
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

"C Day" - Monday, October 28, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will practice close reading.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Library & Computer Lab Expectations
- Newsela.com 
> Read & Annotate Article
> Power Words
> Quiz
> Writing Prompt
- Check out more books!
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 10 (100 pages) Due: 10/31-11/1
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check this week!

Today in YASB:
Objective:
I will learn about the LCD screen on a camera.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Yearbook Vocab. Crossword Puzzle
- Parts of a Camera 5 Worksheet
- Hoodies pre-order
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your page/spread

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will practice close reading.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Library & Computer Lab Expectations
- Newsela.com 
> Read & Annotate Article
> Power Words
> Quiz
> Writing Prompt
- Check out more books!
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 10 (150 pages) Due: 11/1
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check next week!

"B Day" - Friday, October 25, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 9 Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read
> Symbolic Notes
- Ch. 1 - 5 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check next week!

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 9 Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read
> Symbolic Notes
- Ch. 1 - 5 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check next week!

Secret Llama

Get a tiny scrap piece of paper

Draw a picture of a llama wearing a space helmet on the surface of Mars

Must be colored

Must be on my desk by 1:49pm on Monday, October 28th 

+5 E.C.

"A Day" - Thursday, October 24, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 9 Check
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read
> Symbolic Notes
- Ch. 1 - 5 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. Study "Martian" & "Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
3. Planner Check next week!

Today in YASB:
Objective:
I will begin to learn how to use Studio Balfour.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Camera Expectations Review
- Studio Balfour Info Sheets
- Designers
- Try a Layout
Homework: 
1. Information Gathering Sheets
2. Take pictures for your pages/spread

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #4: Homophones
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- "The Martian"
> Popcorn Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. All Re-Do/Make Up/Late Work Due by This Thurs. 
3. Retake Everything Test #1 in Mr. Luke's @ lunch TODAY ONLY!

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #4: Homophones
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. All Re-Do/Make Up/Late Work Due by This Wed./Thurs. 
3. Retake Everything Test #1 in Mr. Luke's @ lunch TODAY ONLY!

"A Day" Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn the difference between to, too, & two!
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #4: Homophones
- ELA Lesson #4: Practice
- "The Martian"
> Rotation Read
> Symbolic Notes
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/24-25
2. All Re-Do/Make Up/Late Work Due by This Wed./Thurs. 

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will begin to gather information for my page/spread.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Yearbook Vocab Worksheet 2
- Rotations
- Votes on Hoodies/T-shirts
- Mini ASB Meeting
Homework: 
1. Take pictures for your pages/spread
2. Information Gathering Sheets

"C Day" - Monday, October 21, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will learn how to Re-Do any assignment, quiz, or test.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: OTTER
- Re-Do/Complete an Assignment
- Re-Do/Re-Take a Quiz/Test
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/24-25
2. All Re-Do/Make Up/Late Work Due by This Wed./Thurs. 

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will demonstrate the work I have completed over the past 9 weeks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: YASB Binders
- YASB Binder Check #1
- Grounds Keepers "Field Trip"
Homework: 
1. Take pictures for your pages/spread

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective:
I will learn how to Re-Do any assignment, quiz, or test.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: OTTER
- Re-Do/Complete an Assignment
- Re-Do/Re-Take a Quiz/Test
Homework: 
1. Reading Log: Week 9 (150 pages) Due: 10/25
2. All Re-Do/Make Up/Late Work Due by This Thursday (yes, on an A Day)

"B Day" - Friday, October 18, 2019

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will demonstrate what I have learned in the past 8 weeks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 8
- IAN Check #1
- The Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. 1st Quarter Work Deadline: Tomorrow 10/17/2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will demonstrate what I have learned in the past 8 weeks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 8
- Plot Mountain & Review
- IAN Check #1
- The Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/25
2. 1st Quarter Work Deadline: Tomorrow 10/17/2019

"A Day" - Thursday, October 17, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will demonstrate what I have learned in the past 8 weeks.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 8
- Plot Mountain & Review
- IAN Check #1
- The Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 9 (100 pages) Due: 10/24
2. 1st Quarter Work Deadline: Tomorrow 10/17/2019

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will help organize the Halloween Dance Decorations.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Yearbook Vocab 2
- ASB Meeting
- Seatrain Organization
Homework: 
1. YASB Binder Check on Monday
2. Take pictures for your pages

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Today in Honors Eng:
Objective: 
I will learn the difference between physical and personality traits.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #3: Traits
- ELA Lesson #3: Practice
- Plot Mountain Song!
- Plot Diagram Review
- "The Martian": Symbolic Notes Ch. 1-5
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18
2. IAN Check #1 Due: 10/17-18
3. Study for Everything Test #1 (closed-note) 10/17-18

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will learn the difference between physical and personality traits.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #3: Traits
- ELA Lesson #3: Practice
- "The Martian": Symbolic Notes Ch. 1-5
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18
2. IAN Check #1 Due: 10/17-18
3. Study for Everything Test #1 (closed-note) 10/17-18

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will learn the difference between physical and personality traits.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson #3: Traits
- ELA Lesson #3: Practice
- The Martian:
- Study for Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18
2. IAN Check #1 Due: 10/17-18
3. Study for Everything Test #1 (closed-note) 10/17-18

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will debrief from last week.
Agenda: 
- Campus Beautification Debrief
- Community Lesson Debrief
- Photos Preview
Homework: 
1. Be kind to one another
2. Take pictures of your pages

"C Day" - Monday, October 14, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will prepare for my upcoming IAN Check and Everything Test #1.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: OTTER
- Durado
- Pre-IAN Check
- Study for Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18
2. IAN Check #1 Due: 10/17-18
3. Study for Everything Test #1 (closed-note) 10/17-18

Today in YASB: (no slides)
Objective: 
I will debrief from last week.
Agenda: 
- Campus Beautification Debrief
- Community Lesson Debrief
- Photos Preview
Homework: 
1. Be kind to one another
2. Take pictures of your pages

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: 
I will prepare for my upcoming IAN Check and Everything Test #1.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: OTTER
- Durado
- Pre-IAN Check
- Study for Everything Test #1
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/18
2. IAN Check #1 Due: 10/17-18
3. Study for Everything Test #1 (closed-note) 10/18

"B Day" - Friday, October 11, 2019

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my understanding of 8th grade level stories and vocabulary.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Critical Vocabulary Worksheet
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Open-note Quiz
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my understanding of 8th grade level stories and vocabulary.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Critical Vocabulary Worksheet
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Open-note Quiz
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18

"A Day" - Thursday, October 10, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my understanding of 8th grade level stories and vocabulary.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Critical Vocabulary Worksheet
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Open-note Quiz
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 8 (100 pages) Due: 10/17-18


Today in YASB: 
Objective:
I will reflect on the CBP and will demonstrate my knowledge of yearbook terminology.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: YASB Binder Check
- Rotations
- Campus Beautification Reflection
- Yearbook Crossword Puzzle
- Yearbook Vocabulary Open-Note Quiz
Homework: 
1. Dress for Spirit Week
2. Take pictures for your pages

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the five elements of plot.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Elements of Plot Diagram
IAN P. 14-15
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 7 (100 pages) Due: 10/10-11

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the five elements of plot.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Elements of Plot Diagram
IAN P. 14-15
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 7 (100 pages) Due: 10/10-11

Everything Test #1 Study Guide

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Spirit Day: Ode to Your Team Colors!

Campus Beatification Day! 

 Bring gardening tools!

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the five elements of plot.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Elements of Plot Diagram
IAN P. 14-15
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 7 (100 pages) Due: 10/10-11

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will prepare for the UnAssembly tomorrow!
Agenda: 
- Review Community Lesson Plans
- Review Yearbook Vocab 1
Homework: 
1. Bring tools for tomorrow's Campus Beautification Project
2. Dress for Spirit Week

"C Day" - Monday, October 7, 2019

Spirit Day: Ode to 29 Palms!

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the five elements of plot.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Elements of Plot Diagram
IAN P. 14-15
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 7 (100 pages) Due: 10/10-11

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will prepare for the UnAssembly tomorrow!
Agenda: 
- Review Community Lesson Plans
- Review Yearbook Vocab 1
Homework: 
1. Bring tools for tomorrow's Campus Beautification Project
2. Dress for Spirit Week

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective: 
I will learn about the five elements of plot.
Agenda:
- OTTER
- Novel Check
- Elements of Plot Diagram
IAN P. 14-15
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 7 (150 pages) Due: 10/11

"B Day" - Friday, October 4, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to answer prompts using the RACE method.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: RL Wk. 6 Check
- RACE Graphic Organizer (IAN p. 12-13)
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes
- Study for MFC Quiz
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 7 (150 pages) Due 10/10
2. R.L. Novel check every day next week!
3. M.F.C. Vocabulary & Story Quiz next week 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to answer prompts using the RACE method.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: RL Wk. 6 Check
- RACE Graphic Organizer (IAN p. 12-13)
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes
- Study for MFC Quiz
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 7 (100 pages) Due 10/10
2. R.L. Novel check every day next week!
3. M.F.C. Vocabulary & Story Quiz next week 

"A Day" - Thursday, October 3, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to answer prompts using the RACE method.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: RL Wk. 6 Check
- RACE Graphic Organizer (IAN p. 12-13)
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes
- Study for MFC Quiz
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Week 7 (100 pages) Due 10/10
2. R.L. Novel check every day next week!
3. M.F.C. Vocabulary & Story Quiz next week 

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will plan for the Campus Beautification Project and the Community Lesson. 
Agenda: 
- Rotations
- Bell Work: Google Classroom
- Parts of a Camera: 3
- What are Our Communities? Video! 
- Deliver Worksheets & Prep Talk
Homework: 
1. Bring donations of gardening tools!
2. Dress for Spirit Week next week!

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 3, 2019

Today in ELA: (no slides)
Objective: 
I will learn about STAR testing Library Procedures.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Planner & IAN Check
- STAR Results
- Library Orientation
- Book Check Out
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3-4
3. Reading Log Novel Check Every Day Next Week!!

Today in Honors Eng.: (no slides)
Objective: 
I will learn about STAR testing Library Procedures.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Planner & IAN Check
- STAR Results
- Library Orientation
- Book Check Out
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/4
3. Reading Log Novel Check Every Day Next Week!!

Del Taco Night - This Thursday!

DEL TACO NIGHT IS COMING! PLEASE JOIN US!
October 3, 2019
4 PM to 8 PM

A DELICIOUS & EASY WAY TO HELP IMPROVE THE TPJHS COMMUNITY & BE TACO STRONG!

STEP 1: Go to the 29 Palms Del Taco between 4 & 8 PM.
STEP 2: Buy a snack or dinner.
STEP 3: Present one of our flyers while paying.
STEP 4: Enjoy dinner and the fantastic feeling of making the world a better place!


5 XP per person you bring (including yourself)! 

"A Day" ' - Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Today in ELA: (no slides)
Objective: 
I will learn about STAR testing Library Procedures. 
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Planner & IAN Check
- STAR Results
- Library Orientation
- Book Check Out
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3-4
3. Reading Log Novel Check Every Day Next Week!!

Today in YASB:
Objective:
I will learn yearbook terminology.
Agenda: 
- Yearbook Vocab 1
- Spirit Week Posters
- Community Lesson
Homework: 
1. Ask parent/guardians for garden tools donations!

"C Day" - Monday, September 30, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to answer a prompt at an 8th grade level. 
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Prompts 101
- Prompts Response
- Symbolic Notes Rotations
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3-4

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will learn yearbook terminology!
Agenda: 
- Yearbook Vocab 1 Worksheet
- Spirit Week Posters
- Community Lesson: Preview Videos
Homework: 
1. Get donations!!!! Gloves, trash bags, trowels, hula hoes, shovels, rakes!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn how to answer a prompt at an 8th grade level. 
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Prompts 101
- Prompts Response
- Symbolic Notes Rotations
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/4

"B Day" - Friday, September 27, 2019

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will set ELA goals and will learn about narratives.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 5 Check
- STAR Results --> IAN p.8
- ELA Goals --> IAN p. 9
- XP Tally
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will set ELA goals and will learn about narratives.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 5 Check
- STAR Results --> IAN p.8
- ELA Goals --> IAN p. 9
- XP Tally
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3

"A Day" - Thursday, September 26, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will set ELA goals and will learn about narratives.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Reading Log Week 5 Check
- STAR Results --> IAN p.8
- ELA Goals --> IAN p. 9
- XP Tally
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 6 (100 pages) Due: 10/3

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will learn about yearbook terminology.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Yearbook Vocab 1
- ASB Meeting
- Rotations
- What is Community?
- Assembly 10/8 Planning
Homework: 
1. Get donations!!!! Gloves, trash bags, trowels, hula hoes, shovels, rakes!

Secret Llama

Get a tiny scrap piece of paper (less than 2" square).
Draw a tiny llama jumping happily in puddles in the desert.
Place the drawing on my desk before 1:50pm tomorrow, Sept. 26th.
Don't tell anyone, or you are disqualified!
Maybe this will bring the rain!
+2 extra credit

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Today in Honors English: 
Objective:
I will learn about first person perspective narratives.
Agenda:
- Bell Work: 8 Parts of Speech (Continued)
- ELA Lesson 2: Practice
- "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice the 8 parts of speech!
Agenda:
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson 2: 8 Parts of Speech (Continued)
- ELA Lesson 2: Practice
- Symbolic Notes (EXAMPLE)
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice the 8 parts of speech!
Agenda:
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson 2: 8 Parts of Speech (Continued)
- ELA Lesson 2: Practice
- Symbolic Notes (EXAMPLE)
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will learn different yearbook vocabulary!
Agenda: 
- Yearbook Vocab 1 Worksheet
- Cover!
- Plan for Oct. 8th Assembly
Homework: 
1. Get donations!!!! Gloves, trash bags, trowels, hula hoes, shovels, rakes!

IAN Table of Contents!!

Were you absent? Need to finish those notes from class that you missed? 

Check out the online IAN Table of Contents! 

See every IAN entry in the form of slides and pictures from student Interactive Notebooks! 

"C Day" - Monday, September 23, 2019

Happy Birthday, Ms. Brandt!

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will learn about the 8 parts of speech!
Agenda:
- OTTER
- ELA Lesson 2: 8 Parts of Speech
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

Today in YASB:
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera!
Agenda:
- Parts of a Camera: 2 Camera Read
- Letter to Mr. Baumgarten
- Cover Concept
* brain storm
Homework:
1. Ask parent/guardians for gardening tool donations. Hand shovels, trowels, gloves...

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: I will learn about the 8 parts of speech!
Agenda:
- OTTER
- ELA Lesson 2: 8 Parts of Speech
- My Favorite Chaperone
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/27

"B Day" - Friday, September 20, 2019

Today in Honors Eng. 
Objective:
I will learn about first person perspective narratives:
Agenda: 
- Reading Log Week 4 Check
- 1st, 2nd (oops), 3rd
- Handy Pages --> Summaries
- "My Favorite Chaperone"
Homework: 
1. Bring ID, RL Novel, and IAN
2. Reading Log Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/27
3. Annotate your notes

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the different types of narratives:
Agenda: 
- Reading Log: Week 4 Check
- Types of Narratives: Gallery Walk
- Types of Narratives - Stations 
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

"A Day" - Thursday, September 19, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about the different types of narratives:
Agenda: 
- Reading Log: Week 4 Check
- Types of Narratives: Gallery Walk
- Types of Narratives - Stations 
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 5 (100 pages) Due: 9/26-27

Today in YASB:  (No slides)
Objective:
I will plan for the Unassembly Day!
Agenda: 
- ASB Meeting
- 10/8 Unassembly Day Planning
Homework: 
1. Get donations!!!! Gloves, trash bags, trowels, hula hoes, shovels, rakes!

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Today in Honors Eng: 
Objective: 
I will practice capitalization grammar rules and learn about the types of narratives.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson 1: Practice (P.3)
- Types of Narratives: Gallery Walk
- Secret Activity (must be in class to know!)
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) Due: 9/20

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice capitalization grammar rules.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson 1: Practice (P.3)
- Hand Back Papers
- Close Readers: "Golden Glass" Check
- Secret Activity (must be in class to know!)
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) Due: 9/20

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice capitalization grammar rules.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: ELA Lesson 1: Practice (P.3)
- Hand Back Papers
- Close Readers: "Golden Glass" Check
- Secret Activity (must be in class to know!)
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) Due: 9/19-20


Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will learn about ASB Meeting Expectations.
Agenda: 
- A Day Lunch Games - Recap
- Rotations (part 2)
- ASB Meeting
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Ask a parent/guardian for gardening tools donations!

"C Day" - Monday, September 16, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review capitalization grammar rules.
Agenda: 
- O.T.T.E.R.
- Introduction to IAN (p. 1)
- ELA Lesson 1: Capitalization (p.2)
- Close Reader --> Is it finished?
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 4 Due: 9/19-20
3. Close Reader: "Golden Glass" Due: 9/17-28

Today in YASB: 
Objective: 
I will pick two rotations and will learn about Lunch Games!
Agenda:
- Rotations
- 10/8 Assembly Day Planning
- A Day Lunch Games 101
Homework: 
1. Bring temp ID card
2. Ask parents/guardians for gardening tool donations! Hand shovels, trowels, gloves...

Today in Honors Eng.:
Objective: 
I will review capitalization grammar rules.
Agenda: 
- O.T.T.E.R.
- Introduction to IAN (p. 1)
- ELA Lesson 1: Capitalization (p.2)
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, RL novel, and IAN every day!
2. Reading Log: Week 4 Due: 9/20
3. Close Reader: "Golden Glass" Should already be on your class shelf

R.L.E.C.

1. Read
2. Log it in your "Week 4: Reading Log"
3. Get a parent/guardian to sign somewhere on the page for "Week 4"
4. +1 extra credit point

Due on Thursday, Sept. 19th (for A Day classes) and Friday, Sept. 20th (for B Day classes).

"B Day" - Friday, September 13, 2019

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: 
I will set up my IAN and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Command School
- AP/XP
- IANs
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, novel, and IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) 9/20


Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will set up my IAN and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Command School
- AP/XP
- IANs
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, novel, and IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) 9/20

Extra Credit:
Ask your parent/guardian if you can bring a Fredrick to school.

"A Day" - Thursday, September 12, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will set up my IAN and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Command School
- AP/XP
- IANs
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID, novel, and IAN every day
2. Reading Log: Week 4 (100 pages) 9/19-20
3. Wear pajamas

Today in YASB:
Object:
I will learn about the parts of a camera and a type of photography.
Agenda: 
- Parts of a Camera 1
- Types of Photography 1
- Photography Challenge: Macro
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID card
2. Wear your pajamas tomorrow!

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Today in Honors  Eng:
Objective:
I will try my best on the STAR test.
Agenda: 
-  STAR Expectations
-  Laptops
-  STAR Testing
- Silent Read
- File papers
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID card
3. Crazy Hair Day tomorrow!

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will try my best on the STAR test.
Agenda: 
-  STAR Expectations
-  Laptops
-  STAR Testing
- Close Reader: "Golden Glass" pg. 3-8
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID card
3. Crazy Hair Day tomorrow!


Extra Credit: 
Get a tiny scrap piece of paper.
Draw a llama wearing a crazy outfit.
Write your first, last name, and class period on it.
Place it on my desk.
Andrew and Lamar are disqualified because they told this secret to other students.
Don't get disqualified.
Due by the end of school tomorrow, September 12, 2019.

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will try my best on the STAR test.
Agenda: 
-  STAR Expectations
-  Laptops
-  STAR Testing
- Close Reader: "Golden Glass" pg. 3-8
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID card
3. Crazy Hair Day tomorrow!

Today in YASB:  (no slides)
Objective: 
I will make today's assembly unforgettable!
Agenda: 
- Assembly Prep
- Run the Assembly
- Return items to Colella's room
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID card
2. Crazy Hair Day tomorrow!

"C Day" - Monday, September 9, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn and practice laptop expectations and procedures.
Agenda: 
- Assembly Day Schedule & Seating
- Class Numbers
- Laptop & STAR Expectations
- Google Classroom
- Renaissance
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID card
3. Wear your Team colors! Olympians: yellow/gold!

Today in Honors Eng.: 
Objective: 
I will learn and practice laptop expectations and procedures.
Agenda:
- Assembly Day Schedule & Seating
- Class Numbers
- Laptop & STAR Expectations
- Google Classroom
- Renaissance
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID card
3. Wear your Team colors! Olympians: yellow/gold!

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will prepare for the Assembly Day tomorrow!
Agenda:
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID card
3. Wear your Team colors! Olympians: yellow/gold!

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: 
I will review how to annotate and will learn how to use my Close Reader.
Agenda: 
-  Close Reader "Golden Glass" Pg. 3-8
- Short Response Question
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Novels (9/5-6)
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Planner Check, pg. 36 (9/5-6)

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will reflect on what I learned about myself last week.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Growth Mindset Reflection
- Close Reader "Golden Glass"
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Novels (9/5-6)
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Planner Check, pg. 36 (9/5-6)

"B Day" - Friday, September 6, 2019

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice Close Reading and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Novel Check
- Planner Check (pg. 36)
- Close Reader "Golden Glass"- Check!!
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Dress Up for Spirit Week!

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice Close Reading and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Novel Check
- Planner Check (pg. 36)
- Close Reader "Golden Glass"
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Dress Up for Spirit Week!

"A Day" - Thursday, September 5, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice Close Reading and will learn about my classmates.
Agenda: 
- Novel Check
- Planner Check (pg. 36)
- Close Reader "Golden Glass"
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Read!
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Dress Up for Spirit Week!

Today in YASB:
Objective: 
I will prepare for Assembly Day and ASB Officer Voting tomorrow!
Agenda: 
- ASB Officer Voting
- Crop-a-Photo
- Assembly Day
- Games
Homework:
1. Bring temp. ID cards every day
2. Dress Up for Spirit Week!

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will reflect on what I learned about myself last week.
Agenda: 
- Bell Work: Growth Mindset Reflection
- Close Reader "Golden Glass"
- Triangles
Homework: 
1. Reading Log Novels (9/5-6)
2. Bring temp. ID cards every day
3. Planner Check, pg. 36 (9/5-6)

Today in YASB: 
Objective:
I will prepare for Assembly Day and Spirit Week next week!
Agenda: 
- Campus Clean Up Crew/Grounds Keepers/Recyclers
- Crop-a-Photo
- Assembly & Spirit Week
- YASB Binder Check
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID cards every day

Secret Llama

Get a tiny scrap piece of paper and draw a tiny llama holding an umbrella under a rain cloud.
Put it on my desk.
Shhhh! Don't tell anyone!
Extra credit = 5 points
Due by 1:50pm on September 4, 2019

"B Day" - Friday, August 30, 2019

Have a lovely three day weekend!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective:
I will learn how to use my Planner and my Close Reader.
Agenda: 
- Turn in Signed Syllabus Slip
- Planner Check & Scavenger Hunt
- Growth Mindset Survey
- Label Close Reader & Performance Assessment Booklets
Homework: 
1. Find a novel you would like to read (9/5-6)
2. Bring your temporary ID card everyday
3. Planner Check (next week)

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will learn how to use my Planner and my Close Reader.
Agenda: 
- Turn in Signed Syllabus Slip
- Planner Check & Scavenger Hunt
- Growth Mindset Survey
- Label Close Reader & Performance Assessment Booklets
Homework: 
1. Find a novel you would like to read (9/5-6)
2. Bring your temporary ID card everyday
3. Planner Check (next week)

"A Day" - Thursday, August 29, 2019

See you at Back to School Night tonight!

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will learn how to use my Planner and my Close Reader.
Agenda: 
- Turn in Signed Syllabus Slip
- Planner Check & Scavenger Hunt
- Growth Mindset Survey
- Label Close Reader & Performance Assessment Booklets
Homework: 
1. Find a novel you would like to read (9/5-6)
2. Bring your temporary ID card everyday
3. Planner Check (next week)

Today in YASB: 
Objective:
I will make my binder and club posters fabulous!
Agenda: 
- Turn in Signed Syllabus Slip
- YASB Binder Check & Decoration
- Hand Back Papers --> to binders
- Club Posters
Homework: 
1. Bring temp. ID card every day
2. Come to Back to School Night TONIGHT!!

"B Day" - Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will learn about the classroom, my classmates, and myself.
Agenda:
-Library Visit – Textbooks
-Textbook Scavenger Hunt
-Classroom Scavenger Hunt
-Hot Potato
Homework:
1.Signed Syllabus (8/29-30) Turn in to In Box if you have this.
2.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/27-28)

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn about the classroom, my classmates, and myself.
Agenda:
-Library Visit – Textbooks
-Textbook Scavenger Hunt
-Classroom Scavenger Hunt
-Hot Potato
Homework:
1.Signed Syllabus (8/29-30) Turn in to In Box if you have this.
2.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/27-28)

"A Day" - Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective:
I will learn about the classroom, my classmates, and myself.
Agenda:
-Library Visit – Textbooks
-Textbook Scavenger Hunt
-Classroom Scavenger Hunt
-Hot Potato
Homework:
1.Signed Syllabus (8/29-30) Turn in to In Box if you have this.
2.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/27-28)


Today in YASB:
Objective:
I will learn about my classmates.
Agenda:
- Club Drive & ASB Officers
- Black Out Bingo
- Journalism 101
Homework:
1. Signed Syllabus Slip (8/29)
2. 3-Ringed Binder (8/29)
3. Bring temp. ID Card (every day)

Extra Credit

If you're already checking the class blog, you're a rock star!

Draw a picture of a llama, write your first and last name, and class period on a little piece of paper. Place it on my desk before the end of school tomorrow (8/27) and you'll win:
1. A prize
2. 5 extra credit points!

Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone!

"C Day" - Monday, August 26, 2019

Today in ELA: 

Objective:

I will learn Mrs. Colella’s expectations of me.

Agenda:

-Teacher Introduction

-Classroom Expectations

-ELA Syllabus

Homework:

1.Signed Syllabus (8/29-30)

2.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/27-28)

Today in Honors English:

Objective:

I will learn Mrs. Colella’s expectations of me. 

Agenda:

-Teacher Introduction

-Classroom Expectations

-ELA Syllabus

Homework:

1.Signed Syllabus (8/30)

2.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/28)

Today in Yearbook/ASB:

Objective:

I will learn Mrs. Colella’s expectations of me. 

Agenda:

-Teacher Introduction

-Classroom Expectations

-Yearbook Syllabus

Homework:

1.Signed Syllabus (8/29)

2.3-Ringer Binder (8/29)

3.Bring temporary I.D. card (8/27)