Week of:

10/5

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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• Identify key ideas and details to make inferences about elements within a text and express those ideas clearly
• Utilize knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to improve writing
• Consult Unit Overview Sheet for further info

• Background info on Animal Farm
• Finish Intro Video for Animal Farm-
• Anticipation Guide for Animal Farm

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Tuesday,

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• I can find specific literary devices used in a text.
• I can make connections to each character’s possessions and how they affect them.

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• Read Chapter 1- Audio
• Chapter 1 Activity

Wednesday,

• I can identify prepositions in a sentence

Prepositions Notes and Practice

Read chapter 2-3

Chapter 2-3 Activity

Thursday,

• I can find specific literary devices used in a text.
• I can make connections to each character’s possessions and how they affect them.

Read chapter 2-3

Chapter 2-3 Activity

Animal Farm (film version)

Friday,

• I can find specific literary devices used in a text.
• I can make connections to each character’s possessions and how they affect them.

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Finish Chapter 2-3 reading

Finish Chapter 2-3 Activity

Conjunctions Notes and Practice (coordinating & subordinating)

Week of:

9/28

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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• I can identify key ideas and details to make inferences about elements within a text and express those ideas clearly
• I can utilize knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to improve writing
• I can consult Unit Overview Sheet for further info

• Grammar: Adjectives and Adverbs: Formative (due today)
• Prompt Planning
• Reminders about CEER Writing

Tuesday,

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• Same as above
• I can express my ideas about possessions in writing.

• Summative Typed Poetry Prompt

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Wednesday,

• Same as above
• I can review literary devices and can identify them in a story.

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• Grammar Practice Test (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, & Adverbs)
• Literary Devices Review (Characterization, Irony, Possessions, Imagery, & Plot)

Thursday,

• Same as above
• I can assess my knowledge on parts of speech.

• Parts of speech test (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
• Background info on Animal Farm

Friday,

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No School

Week of:

9/21

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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• I can understand the various meanings of unfamiliar words and use new vocabulary in my own writing.
• I can analyze poetry to make an inference about the speaker’s feelings.

• Finish TPCASTT of “The Gift”
• Poetry Analysis Notes TPCASTT

Tuesday,

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• I can understand how adjectives and adverbs are used in a sentence.
• I can analyze poetry to make an inference about the speaker’s feelings.

• Practice Vocabulary 1 Test
• Start “No More Cliches” Partner Analysis
• Poetry Analysis Notes TPCASTT
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Wednesday,

• I can understand the various meanings of unfamiliar words and use new vocabulary in my own writing

• Summative Vocabulary 1
• Time for missing work
• Finish “No More Cliches” Partner Analysis

Thursday,

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• I can review the parts of speech we have studied so far to improve my skills.
• I can plan my thoughts for my writing.

: Adjectives and Adverbs

• Prompt Planning
• Reminders about CEER Writing

Friday,

• I can express my ideas about possessions in writing.

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• Time for missing work and retakes

Week of:

9/14

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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• I can make inferences about key ideas and details in a fiction text.

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• Finish verb practice
• What is an INFERENCE?
• “A Frog’s Home is Called a Pond”
• Inferencing

Tuesday,

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• I can discuss my inferences with another peer.
• I can record my inference about a character in argument format.

• Finish inference activity
• Inferencing- what's going on in this picture

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(https://www.nytimes.com/column/learning-whats-going-on-in-this-picture)

Wednesday,

• I can analyze a poem for key ideas about possessions.
• I can draw an inference from my analysis
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• Finish Social Butterfly Activity
• Vocabulary 1 (Review Words and Give time for definitions)
• Review Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs

Thursday,

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• I can practice vocabulary context.
• I can practice identifying nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
• I can draw an inference from my analysis

• Practice Grammar Test (Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs)
• Poetry Notes
• Begin TPCASTT of “The Gift”

Friday,

• I can test my knowledge on nouns, pronouns, and verbs.

• Nouns, Pronouns, & Verbs Summative Grammar Test
• Gimkit Review on Vocab

Week of:

9/7

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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Tuesday,

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• I can read and comprehend the launch text for Unit 1 and the meaning of materials possessions in our lives.

• QuickWrite-One Pager- DUE TODAY
• The Value of What We Own

Wednesday,

• I can review nouns and pronouns and understand how to identify them in a sentence.
• I can read and comprehend the launch text for Unit 1 and the meaning of materials possessions in our lives.

• Nouns & Pronouns Review
• Formative Example
• Finish “Value of What We Own”

Thursday,

• I can identify key ideas and details in a fiction text.

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• Key Ideas/Details Notes/Slides
• Start reading “A Frog’s Home is Called a Pond”
• Key Ideas and Details

Friday,

• I can review verbs and understand how to identify them in a sentence.

• Verbs Review
• Formative
• Finish Key Ideas and Details Assignment

Week of:

9/1

Learning Target(s)

Tasks To Complete

(Deadlines)

Monday,

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Tuesday,

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• I can get familiar with learning environment, new curriculum, and digital tools
• I can respond to a writing prompt in detail by writing about yourself, paying close attention to proper grammar and mechanics

• Teacher introduction and syllabus
• Class logistics and intro to technology (Log into Google Classroom)
• Policies
• Begin Letter of Intro DUE FRIDAY 9/4
• Bring one notebook before next Tuesday

Wednesday,

• I can get familiar with learning environment, new curriculum, and digital tools.
• I can respond to a writing prompt in detail by writing about yourself, paying close attention to proper grammar and mechanics

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• Seating Chart
• Get to know you (whole class)
• Work on Letter of Intro

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Thursday,

• I can assess my prior knowledge of English and Reading skills

• English & Reading Pre-test (Pear Assessment)
• Sign policies DUE TOMORROW
• Letter of Intro DUE TUESDAY

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Friday,

• I can get familiar with learning environment, new curriculum, and digital tools
• I can respond to a writing prompt in detail by writing about yourself, paying close attention to proper grammar and mechanics

• FINISH English & Reading Pre-test (Pear Assessment) if needed
• Unit 1 Launch Slides
• QuickWrite-One Pager- due Tuesday (Example)
• Letter of Intro and signed policies DUE TUESDAY