Monday, June 6, 2016 

Menu Project Due: Monday, June 6 

You will present your project on this day so be ready!

Menu Samples: 

 







Options to present menu: 
-Prezi
-PowerPoint
-Google Slides
-Poster
-Menu Design on paper 

Do Now: 
Click Here for PADLET 


Whole Group:
Write homework in agenda 
Menu Project Due: Monday, June 6 
Brainstorm how you are going to present your menu to the class 
What are some things you still need to complete this project? 
Share with a partner about your project before working today

Direct/Collaborative: 
Work on menu project 
Click Here to go to digital copy of menu 
You should have the handout from last week
Continue working on your project today
Use Internet resources to find ideas
Complete the math part to find discounted menu items and fill out the chart on your handout.
*Choose any of the above ways to present your menu next week

Be Creative!!! 

Good Luck and have fun with this assignment!

Thursday, May 26, 2016 

Do Now: 

Click Here for PADLET 

Announcements:
1. Menu Project
2. PADLET (Do Now)
3. Movie Day Guidelines
4. Lexile Level Set Test Friday, May 27
5. Assessment: Choose one achieve article from your mailbox and complete with a 75% or above. You must record your score and article title on self monitoring handout. 



Independent:
achieve3000.com click on link 
Go to mailbox for articles
1. New Trees, Better Planet 
2. Is Happiness Healthy? 

Direct:
1. Menu Project 
2. Handout

Thursday

May 19, 2016

Middle School Success 

Do Now: 

Click Here for PADLET

Whole Group: 

Click Here  to watch video: convert decimals to fractions 
Take notes:

Direct:/Collaborative:

Work on packets from yesterday

Independent:
Achieve 3000 achieve3000.com
Check mailbox for articles 
Record article title, score, and today's date on self-monitoring handout

Complete Two Articles: 
(1) Barnes & Noble, Inc. - October News
(2) Before You Build 
Finish articles for homework 

Khan Academy Videos: (watch for extra help)
Click Here to convert decimals to fractions video

Monday, May 16, 2016

Independent: 
Achieve 3000
Article Title: 
Early Republic: Where History Still Lives

Whole Group: 
Actively Learn
Read story and answer questions 

Thursday, May 12, 2016 

Do Now:

Click Here for Do Now on PADLET

Whole Group:

Quizizz: Solving Equations Review #1-10 

Correct: 112

Direct/Collaborative:

Review Math equations 

Independent:

Click Here for Achieve 3000 
Complete: (2) Articles 
1. A Surprise in New Zealand 
2. Hello, China? Can You Come Over?
3. Hire Just One 

Check mailbox for articles. 
Complete ALL 5 parts of the lesson including the thought question. 
-Before Reading Poll 
-Article
-Activity
-After Reading Poll 
-Thought Question 

Early Finisher:
Click Here for IXL

Monday, May 2, 2016 

Do Now:

1. Challenge: Penny Challenge

2. for PADLET 
Please answer ALL the questions in complete sentences!!

Whole Group: [voice level: 0]
Click Here to go to KAHOOT 
Sign in with your name 
You will answer 20 questions about Alice in Wonderland

Direct: [voice level: 0-1]

1. Read Alice in Wonderland and answer questions 
2. If you complete questions 1-25 today, we may be able to watch the movie!!
*3. Alice in Wonderland Movie*
Click Here to go to Actively Learn 

Independent: [voice level: 0]

1. Click Here for Achieve 3000 

2. Go to your mailbox to look for article assigned today 

3. You must complete ALL 5 parts of the article 

4. Record your score in Self Monitoring handout 

5. See me for tickets ONLY if you scored 75% or above on the first try 

**ALL 5 parts must be completed in order to receive a ticket 

Exit Slip:

1. Click Here for figurative language slides 
2. You will take notes Wednesday - bring notebooks 

Early Finishers:

1. Actively Learn 

2. Continue reading Alice in Wonderland 

3. Finish Answering Questions 

Monday, April 25, 2016 

Do Now: PADLET 
Period 3  click on link to answer question on padlet
use your notes to help you 
you can also go back to last week's blog and look at the PREZI to help you answer the Do Now 

Whole Group:  PREZI 
Click Here  to take notes on confusing words 

Direct:
Essay writing practice 


Independent:
https://login.achieve3000.com/index
-Achieve 3000 Articles: Choose one of two articles with a 75% or better
-Record score on your self-monitoring handouts - see purple folder 
Articles: 
My Grandfather, The Artist 
I Can't Believe its Butter 
Any article of your choice 

Thursday, April 21, 2016 

Do Now: 
1. Click Here to read Prezi about Types of Writing
2. Take notes in notebook. Label with todays date and the title: Types of Writing 

3. Click Here to answer question on PADLET (after you take notes from the Prezi) 

Independent: 
1. Click Here to complete Achieve 3000 article: Hidden in the Forests
2. Check mailbox for today's article 
3. Complete Self-Monitoring handout 
4. Make sure to complete ALL 5 parts of the Achieve lesson 
5. Complete a 2nd Achieve article of your choice
Homework: 
1. Finish Types of writing notes
2. Complete PADLET 
3. Finish Achieve 3000 article- Hidden in the Forests

Monday, April 18, 2016 

Homework:  write in your agenda!

1. Finish Claswork
2. Bring all materials to class everyday! 

Do Now:

1.  for PADLET [5 minutes]

Whole Group: [voice level: 1]

1. Quizizz - Click Here 
2. Wait for Code 
3. Habits of Mind 

Direct: [voice level: 2]

1. Review Math/ELa

Independent: [voice level: 0]

1.achieve3000.com 
2. Check Mailbox for article: Better Schools for All But How? 
3. Score 75% or above
4. Complete Achieve 3000 handout 
5. Complete a second article of your choice with at least 75% or above 
6. See me for tickets once you have completed your handout

Exit Slip:

Google Form 

Early Finishers:

1  See me for handouts 

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Do Now:Review responses from yesterday 

Click Here for PADLET



Direct/Collaborative: 
Read Alice in Wonderland on Actively Learn Click Here 
Finish answering questions #1-20 

Answer in complete sentences using evidence from the reading


Independent :
1. Video: click Here to review figurative language 

2. Prezi Notes: Click Here copy the different types of figurative language in your notes


Whole Group: 
Exit Quiz:

CFU: Figurative Language Click Here 

Monday, April 4, 2016 

Standard(s):

Writing – Informative CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.   
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.A

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context

Objective(s): 

• Students will create a mini project by creating Google Slides with a score of at least 3 or more
• Students will identify Figurative Language in Alice in Wonderland by completing reading and questions with a score of 70% or higher. You must answer questions 1-10 and get 7/10 correct for a passing grade 

Do Now:

1. Click Here PADLET

Whole Group: 

1. Click Here for Quizizz- 
2. Click Here for test taking strategies

Direct Instruction: 

1. Actively Learn Reading -Alice in Wonderland
2. Complete the reading and answer questions #1-10 & 11-20
3. http://www.activelylearn.com/

Independent Instruction: 

1.Click Here to review figurative language video 
2. Achieve 3000 Article 

Exit Slip:

1. Click Here for Google Form 
Check for Understanding (CFU)

Early Finishers:

1. Achieve 3000

2. Eduzzle 

4. IXL Math