Hello Everyone!!
I hope you all are having a wonderful week!
Today we reviewed current events and looked at different sites in the Lower East Side. We discussed how things change over time.
For Homework: All Levels
Find a current event.
Level 1:
Where did you find your current event?
Give me one fact from your current event.
Level 2:
Where did you find your current event?
Give me 2-3 fact from your current event.
Level 3:
Where did you find your current event?
Summarize your current event.
Parent Sign: __________________________________________
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Homework: Oct 28
Hello Everyone!
I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.
For Homework: all levels
Write a review for Of Mice and Men.
Level 1: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book) and why
Level 2: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book)
2.) Your opinion
Level 3: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book)
2.) Your opinion
3.) An example from the book to support your opinion
I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.
For Homework: all levels
Write a review for Of Mice and Men.
Level 1: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book) and why
Level 2: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book)
2.) Your opinion
Level 3: Be sure to include
1.) A rating (out of how many stars would you give the book)
2.) Your opinion
3.) An example from the book to support your opinion
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Homework: October 27
Hello Everyone!
Today we looked at a map of the LES and selected places we think are the MOST important places for people to go to when they visit our school.
For Homework: All Levels
George tells Lennie that if he is ever in trouble that he needs to go back to the river bank and wait for George to meet him there. That is Lennie's safe place.
What are important places that people should know about in your neighborhood? Why?
(Pick 2-3 places)
Folks at home sign: ________________________________
Today we looked at a map of the LES and selected places we think are the MOST important places for people to go to when they visit our school.
For Homework: All Levels
George tells Lennie that if he is ever in trouble that he needs to go back to the river bank and wait for George to meet him there. That is Lennie's safe place.
What are important places that people should know about in your neighborhood? Why?
(Pick 2-3 places)
Folks at home sign: ________________________________
Monday, October 26, 2015
Homework: October 26
Hello Everyone!!
Below is a list of words and their definitions.
For homework: Write a sentence using the words for your level.
Level 1: Writhe, Woe, Console
Level 2: Console, Cringe, Confide
Level 3: Coarse, Confide, Console
Below is a list of words and their definitions.
For homework: Write a sentence using the words for your level.
Level 1: Writhe, Woe, Console
Level 2: Console, Cringe, Confide
Level 3: Coarse, Confide, Console
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Word
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Definition
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Writhe
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to move in a
twisting or contorted motion
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Console
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give moral or
emotional strength to
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Cringe
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draw back, as with
fear or pain
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Woe
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misery resulting
from affliction
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Confide
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reveal in private;
tell confidentially
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Coarse
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of textures that
are rough to the touch
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Homework: Oct 23
Hello Everyone!
As we enter our final week of Of Mice and Men, we need to start thinking of our final projects.
As a class we will be making a map of the Lower East Side (LES). We will be making connections between past and present LES and the local businesses that are in our area.
For Homework: All Levels
Take a walk around your neighborhood with a family member or friend.
1.) Make a map of you area
2.) Mark on the map places you like to go.
3.) Pick one of the places and tell me why you like to go there.
Folks at home sign: _________________________________
As we enter our final week of Of Mice and Men, we need to start thinking of our final projects.
As a class we will be making a map of the Lower East Side (LES). We will be making connections between past and present LES and the local businesses that are in our area.
For Homework: All Levels
Take a walk around your neighborhood with a family member or friend.
1.) Make a map of you area
2.) Mark on the map places you like to go.
3.) Pick one of the places and tell me why you like to go there.
Folks at home sign: _________________________________
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Homework: Oct 22
Hello Everyone!
Today we talked about Current Events and practiced writing events from Of Mice and Men as if we were news reporters.
For Homework: All Levels
Pick one current event (it can be any topic: sports, news, fashion etc...)
Please provide the following information
1.) Where did you get the information?
2.) What is the problem?
3.) Where does the problem occur (where did it happen)?
Today we talked about Current Events and practiced writing events from Of Mice and Men as if we were news reporters.
For Homework: All Levels
Pick one current event (it can be any topic: sports, news, fashion etc...)
Please provide the following information
1.) Where did you get the information?
2.) What is the problem?
3.) Where does the problem occur (where did it happen)?
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Homework: October 21
Hello Everyone!
Today we talked about the Lower East Side. We compared past and present maps of the LES.
For Homework: Make a map of a place you are familiar with.
Level 1: Label your map.
Level 2: Label you map and include a key
Level 3: Label your map, include a key and write a review.
Folks at home sign: _____________________________
Today we talked about the Lower East Side. We compared past and present maps of the LES.
For Homework: Make a map of a place you are familiar with.
Level 1: Label your map.
Level 2: Label you map and include a key
Level 3: Label your map, include a key and write a review.
Folks at home sign: _____________________________
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Homework: October 20
Hello Everyone!
Today we discussed looking at other people's writing as a way of gather inspiration.
For Homework: All Levels- Answer the questions below
1.) Who is someone who inspires you?
2.) Why?
Today we discussed looking at other people's writing as a way of gather inspiration.
For Homework: All Levels- Answer the questions below
1.) Who is someone who inspires you?
2.) Why?
Monday, October 19, 2015
Homework: Oct 19
Good morning everyone!
For Homework: Use the following vocabulary words in a sentence.
Level 1:
Shrunken: become or make smaller in size or amount OR move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
Fault- an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.
Level 2:
Bleated- make a characteristic wavering cry OR speak or complain in a weak, foolish way
Whimpering- make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
For Homework: Use the following vocabulary words in a sentence.
Level 1:
Shrunken: become or make smaller in size or amount OR move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
Fault- an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.
Level 2:
Bleated- make a characteristic wavering cry OR speak or complain in a weak, foolish way
Whimpering- make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
Defend-
resist
an attack
Level 3:
Solemnly-
done
in a serious manner
Crouched- position where the knees are bent and the upper
body is brought forward and down
Cowering-
crouch down in fear.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Homework: October 16
Hello Everyone!
Today we reviewed what we have done in class so far. We looked at vocabulary words, story details form Of Mice and Men and concepts that you have learned in other classes.
Today we also selected classroom leaders. I am proud of how well you all handled yourselves.
Monday classroom leaders will need to be in class on time and start your responsibilities.
For Homework: All Levels
In class we discussed how Arnold and Candy are similar (both had to have their dogs put down because they were sick).
Pick one character from Of Mice and Men that you feel you are SIMILAR to.
1.) Who is your character?
2.) How are you similar? (Tell me why)
Level 1: One similarity
Level 2: Two similarities
Level 3: Three similarities
Folks at home sign: _____________________________________
Today we reviewed what we have done in class so far. We looked at vocabulary words, story details form Of Mice and Men and concepts that you have learned in other classes.
Today we also selected classroom leaders. I am proud of how well you all handled yourselves.
Monday classroom leaders will need to be in class on time and start your responsibilities.
For Homework: All Levels
In class we discussed how Arnold and Candy are similar (both had to have their dogs put down because they were sick).
Pick one character from Of Mice and Men that you feel you are SIMILAR to.
1.) Who is your character?
2.) How are you similar? (Tell me why)
Level 1: One similarity
Level 2: Two similarities
Level 3: Three similarities
Folks at home sign: _____________________________________
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Homework: October 15
Hello Hello Everyone!
Today we discussed using context clues and pictures to help determine the meaning of an unknown word.
For Homework: Use the following words (based on your level) in a sentence.
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Folks at home sign: ___________________________________
Today we discussed using context clues and pictures to help determine the meaning of an unknown word.
For Homework: Use the following words (based on your level) in a sentence.
Level 1:
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Apologetically
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Excuse for a failure
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Latch
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To fasten, close with
a lever
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Level 2:
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Gazed
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To look steadily and
intently
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Subdued
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Quiet, reflective,
depressed
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Level 3:
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Invaded
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Enter in large
number, intrusive
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Gnawing
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To bite or nibble, to
persistently worry
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Rigidly
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Not flexible, not
changing, not moving
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Folks at home sign: ___________________________________
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