August 7, 2014 Learning Targets:

1. August 7, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 1: In my Writer’s Notebook, I can write a well developed sentence using the word Prepared as a verb, which illustrates how I will be prepared for my writing class each day. Write Your schedule in your agenda. Topic: All About Me Activity Hw: Complete All About Me Activity BR 2a: In my writer’s notebook, I will write a well developed sentence using respect as a noun, which illustrates how I will show respect to all individuals here at BGJHS.

2. August 8, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 2b: Begin working on “Your All About Me” Activity with your elbow partner(s). Topic: All About Me Activity and Bellringer 3: “2 Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing” Activity-On Demand Hw: 1. Complete All About Me Activity Complete 2 Truths and Lie and Get needed supplies for class

3. August 11, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 4: Write a Sentence using integrity as a noun, which illustrates how you will portray integrity here at the BGJHS. Topic: Vocabulary-Word Busting- Discuss Learning Targets Check Bellringers 1-4 Bellringers, which includes Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing” Activity-On Demand Hw: 1. Word Busting Sheet

4. August 12, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 5: Pick up the Writing Process Activity from the back table and read it. Topic: Learning Targets Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Parter Check 1-4 Bellringers, which includes Truths and a Lie Narrative Writing” Activity-On Demand Hw: 1. Writing Process

5. August 13, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 6: Pick up Parts of Speech from the back table tape, glue it in your composition notebook and read it. Topic: Learning Targets Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Partner, Write a sentence using each part of speech and continue to work on Writing Simile Activity Hw: Writing Process

6. August 14, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 7: In your composition notebook, write two sentences one using dependable as an adjective and effort as a noun, which portrays how you will demonstrate them in class. Topic: Learning Targets Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Partner, read and discuss Where I’m From Poem. Continue to work on Writing Simile Activity Hw: Study for your vocabulary quiz and complete word Busting sheet.

7. August 14, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 7: In your composition notebook, write two sentences one using dependable as an adjective and effort as a noun, which portrays how you will demonstrate them in class. Topic: Learning Targets Check Bellringers: With Your Elbow Partner, read and discuss Where I’m From Poem. Continue to work on Writing Simile Activity Hw: Study for your vocabulary quiz and complete word Busting sheet.

8. August 18, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 9 : Pick up Wordbusting document and write the words in the definition box. Write down all the words, which are adjectives from the tagxedo in your in your composition notebook. Topic: Learning Targets: Review Adjectives Discuss Where I’m From Poem, Create a Web and Job Assignments HW: Template for your own poem

9. August 19, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer 10 : Pick up Bellringer from backtable (DO NOT WRITE ON IT!!!) Record your answers in your composition notebook. Topic: Learning Targets: Discuss Webbing with Elbow Partner Complete Template for your own poem HW: Highlight at least 1example of Symbolism (Words that represent , Imagery and Alliteration) Imagery (pink), Alliteration (Blue) and Sybolism (Yellow)_

10. August 19, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer Pick up Grade Cam Answer sheet from the back table. Write your name at the very top right hand corner that reads GradeCam Id (NUMBER TWO PENCIL ONLY CAN BE USED TO RECORD YOUR ANSWERS). Topic: Benchmark Testing Record your answers on the bubble sheet using only a # 2 Pencil. Use the entire class time to demonstrate your knowledge on the test HW: Complete Template for your own poem HW: Highlight at least 1example of Symbolism (Words that represent , Imagery and Alliteration) Imagery (pink), Alliteration (Blue) and Sybolism (Yellow)_

11. August 21, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer: Take out your wordbusting and work on completing it. You may also STUDY for your vocabulary test tomorrow. Topic: Learning Targets: Discuss Poem Template with Elbow Partner, Peer Response Group Activity HW: Study for your Vocabulary test

12. August 22, 2014 Learning Targets: Bellringer: Pick up a poem rubric from the back table. Take out your wordbusting and have it ready for homework check You may also STUDY for your vocabulary test. Topic: Learning Targets: Read the rubric and Work on developing a second draft of your poem HW: Work on missing assignments and complete a second draft of your poem on your own paper.

13. August 8, 2014 Learning Targets: 1. I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by understanding the writing process. W7.5 2. I can develop and strengthen my writing through planning with support from peers and adults. W7.5 3. I can use sensory language and relevant descriptive details to capture action and convey experiences and events. W7.3d 4. I can develop and strengthen my writing through revising with support from peers and adults. W7.5 5. I can develop and strengthen my writing through editing with support from peers and adults. W7.5 6. I can use context as a clue to the meaning of a word. L7.4 (sift, drift) 7. I can use grade-level appropriate vocabulary. L 7.6 (glisten)