Dr. Harpers Plans and Agendas Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills

September 24 -28, 2012Dr. Harpers Plans and AgendasLanguage Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills

Language ArtsMonday, September 24, 2012Target Learning: I can identify and interpret figurative language. RD 1.2

Word of the Day:Adjective: Words that have comparative and superlative endings, or that function as modifiers of nouns, like good, wise, or perfect.

Language Arts, p. 2Monday, September 24, 2012Writing Prompt: On this day in 1789, the Supreme Court was established. Write (5) questions you would like to ask about the Supreme Courts.

Language Arts, p. 3Monday, September 24, 2012Period 5: Needs to check proofreading sentences from last week (on my desk on period shelf). Also, P 5 & 6 need to complete S & P test & SS test (in folder). Proofreading Sentences: a. at megs house the Lin family eated raw cellery for the first timeb. everybody at the table share food that is in the large surving dish

Language Arts, p.4Monday, September 24, 2012Before you read The All American Slurp, p. 118.Guided reading and note taking notes:Create a subject and theme chart (Groups create charts using fairy tales). What is a subject?What is a theme?What should you always try to connect a theme to?What do you do when you summarize a story?How many parts is the story The All American Slurp divided into?You will write a summary after reading each part.

Language Arts, p. 5Monday, September 24, 2012Quick Write: Write a paragraph about a time when you were embarrassed because you didnt know how you were supposed to behave in a new situation, p. 118.

Homework: Complete a word map for each of the words in the vocabulary development box on p. 117: lavishly, mortified, spectacle, etiquette.

Social StudiesMonday, September 24, 2012Target Learning: I can explain how I might feel if I discovered something like the Chauvet Cave. HSS 6.1.1Connecting to Literature: The Boy in the Painted Cave, worksheet, pp. 10-11. Team Activity: Cave painters created images of things they saw every day, such as deer, mammoths, and hunters. Imagine that you are a cave painter. Create a mural that represents your daily life. (Teacher provides large bulletin board paper for this project).

Study SkillsMonday, September 24, 2012Target Learning: I can locate the main idea of a paragraph, paraphrase the main idea, and write a summary of the article. Collect autobiography pages 12, 13, and 14. Discuss writing summaries using questions from TE p. 5-42. Reading & SummarizingArticle: No More Windmills? From Scholastic News Online: www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?od=3757526&print=1 Paraphrase, edit, share, and wrap-up: TE p. 5-43.

Language Arts Tuesday, September 25, 2012Target Learning: I can identify and interpret figurative language. RD 1.2

Word of the Day:Auxiliary verb a word used in construction with and preceding certain forms of other verbs, as infinitives or participles, to express distinctions of tense, aspect, mood, etc.

Language Arts, p. 2 Tuesday, September 25, 2012Writing Prompt: On September 25, 1513, Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean. What types of things do you think we still have to discover about the ocean?

Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net 2006 Photo: http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=234292

Language Arts, p. 3 Tuesday, September 25, 2012Proofreading Sentences:a. much students beleive in volunteering in their comunitiesb. some adventurers searches hopfully for beried treasure

Language Arts, p. 4 Tuesday, September 25, 2012Instruction: Guided Reading: All American Slurp, pp. 119-126.

Audio CD 1st reading.

Guided 2nd reading. Stop after each section to write group summaries.

Social StudiesTuesday, September 25, 2012Complete Team ProjectThe Cave Painters Mural. Share Murals.

Primary Source: The Discovery of the Chauvet Cave. Independent reading and three comprehensive questions. Check/discuss.

Chapter 2 Story Board ProjectIntroduce project.Discuss due date and record in Reminder Binder.Discuss tasks to complete and develop a timeline for completion.

Study SkillsTuesday, September 25, 2012Target Learning: I can edit my writing using an organized system. TE p. 5-44.Discuss the Importance of Editing, TE p. 5-44.Writing and Editing practice, TE 5-45.Writing Prompt: (next slide).Edit using Editing Checklist, EF p. 45. Discuss & Wrap-up, TE p. 5-44.

Study SkillsTuesday, September 25, 2012Writing Prompt: On September 23, 1938, a seven-foot time capsule was buried on the grounds of the Worlds Fair in New York City. A number of everyday items were placed in the capsule with the directions to be opened in five thousand years. If your teacher asked you to create a time capsule today, what items would you place in the capsule and why?

Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net 2009 Photo: http://www.clipart.com

Language Arts Wednesday, September 26, 2012Target Learning: I can identify and interpret figurative language. RD 1.2

Word of the Day:Article: Words that are linked to nouns and that typically identify the noun as a noun rather than describing it.

Language Arts Wednesday, September 26, 2012Writing Prompt: On September 26, 1774, John Chapman was born. Later in life, he became better known as Johnny Appleseed. Johnny performed a community service as he traveled west spreading apple seeds. Write about some types of community service that you could possibly perform. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net 2006 Photo: http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=234292

Language Arts Wednesday, September 26, 2012Proofreading Sentences:a. lets go fishingb. do your dog have a sense of humor

Language Arts Wednesday, September 26, 2012Literary Response and Analysis, p. 128Reading Check: 1. Sum-up the six episodes of the story.Interpretations, #2-4Evaluation, #5Vocabulary Development, p. 129.Trade/grade.Homework: Study for All American Slurp test tomorrow. Bring HANDBOOK!!

Social StudiesWednesday, September 26, 2012Target Learning: I can explain how people moved out of Africa as the earths climate changed.

Guided reading: Chapter 2, section 2, pp. 36-39.Students read and take Cornell Notes.Check notes with teachers PowerPoint.

Start Assessment Questions, p. 39. Finish for homework.

Study SkillsWednesday, September 26, 2012Target Learning: I can create and use acronyms and acrostics. TE p. 5-49Discussion: How do you remember information for a test?Read & Practice: Acronyms and acrostics, pp. 45-46.Review mnemonic devicesCreate individual acronym or acrostic memory devices for all content areas.

Language ArtsThursday, September 27, 2012Target Learning: I can identify complete predicates and verbs in sentences. WOC 1.1

Word of the Day: Review 14 Parts of Speech words for quiz tomorrow (see next slide).

Language Arts, p. 2Thursday, September 27, 2012Writing Prompt: September is National Classical Music Month. Write about what you know about classical music.

Parts of Speech in EnglishIndirect objectVerbGerundConjunctionNounPrepositionAdverbInfinitiveDirect objectInterjectionPronounAdjectiveAuxiliary verbArticle

Language Arts, p. 2Thursday, September 27, 2012Proofreading Sentences:bailey always standed up for hims sisterb. maya angelou admirered her hansome funny brother

Language Arts, p. 3Thursday, September 27, 2012Instruction: All American Slurp comprehension test. HOLT Handbook: I can identify and write complete predicates and verbs. WOC 1.1.Independent Practice: Exercises 5, 6, & 7, pp. 9-10.Trade/grade/discuss.

Social StudiesThursday, September 27, 2012Target Learning: I can explain how people adapted to new environments by making clothing and new types. HSS 6.1.2

Check Assessment Questions, p. 39.

Study Guide, worksheets pp. 9-10.Draw a building plan with written instructions for a Mesolithic dwelling.

Homework: Study for Chapter 2:2 test.

Study SkillsThursday, September 28, 2012Target Learning: I can categorize a list of items to help develop better memorization skills. TE p. 5-53 & 54.Student Executive Function pp. 48-50.

Language ArtsFriday, September 28, 2012Target Learning: I can identify and use simple and complete predicates in sentences. WOC 1.1

Word of the Day: Quiz over The Parts of Speech Vocabulary.

Language Arts, p. 2Friday, September 28, 2012Writing Prompt: Today is Native American Day. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about a Native American tribe that used to live in or near your area. Summarize your information in your own words.

Writing Prompts created by: www.theteacherscorner.net 2012 Photo: http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=656750

Language Arts, p. 3Friday, September 28, 2012

Review Simple and Complete Predicates, pp. 9-12 in HOLT Handbook.

Test: Simple Predicates and Complete Predicates, worksheets, pp. 6-9.Social StudiesFriday, September 28, 2012Target Learning: I can explain how the first farmers learned to grow plants and raise animals in the Stone Age. HSS 6.1.3

Chapter 2:2 Test.

Guided Reading and Cornell Notes, pp. 40-43.

Study SkillsFriday, September 28, 2012Target Learning: I can use categorization to improve memorization skills. TE pp. 5- 54.Complete work from yesterday.