"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