tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44874525820918502202011-04-21T17:46:28.721-07:00Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.comBlogger2041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-25573285234376373752009-03-19T10:52:00.000-07:002009-03-19T11:02:11.321-07:00Today students turned in their weekly reading questions, their memoirs, and their memoir peer reviews. We spent the remainder of class playing "Appositive Jeopardy" on the computers in preparation for Friday's appositive quiz.<br /><br />Homework: None.<br /><br />Appositive Quiz website: www.quia.com/cb/8095.html<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2557328523437637375?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-72809298977802347172009-03-18T09:40:00.001-07:002009-03-18T09:41:14.497-07:00Today we read for 15 minutes in the media center and listened to a BookShare. The students spent the remainder of the class period finishing their memoir peer reviews. <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7280929897780234717?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-83103599286158697572009-03-16T11:37:00.001-07:002009-03-16T11:39:17.399-07:00Both grade levels had identical days. <br /><br />Students read in their independent books for 15 minutes and then we listened to a student BookShare. Students were given 15-20 minutes in class to work on the first draft of their memoirs. Managers passed out graded papers and students filed these in their portfolios. <br /><br />Homework: Finish the first draft of your memoir if you haven't already finished. Due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8310359928615869757?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-32954148714031961282009-03-10T11:26:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:27:39.579-07:00Students read for 15 minutes and listened to a BookShare. They completed a short worksheet where they used their imaginations to turn boring sentences into creative ones. We finished class by going over the guidelines for the memoirs they will be writing over the next week and a half.<br /><br />Homework: None.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3295414871403196128?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-91777058702380485722009-03-10T10:45:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:26:02.781-07:00The 8th graders did not have class today due to the ITBS testing.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-9177705870238048572?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-655431547054037422009-03-05T11:53:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:55:36.905-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and turned in their weekly reading questions. We continued working on our memoirs. Students selected their topics today and did artistic interpretations of their memoir settings. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-65543154705403742?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-73513937614190869802009-03-03T13:18:00.000-08:002009-03-03T13:19:53.672-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a BookShare. We continued our Memoir Unit by doing a brainstorming activity. A lot of students used their time wisely and thought of a multitude of ideas for their memoir. Students who already selected their idea started writing their drafts in their Writer's Notebooks.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Questions are due on Thursday. There is a field trip on Wednesday so we will not have Language Arts class that day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7351393761419086980?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-54853726552168592892009-03-03T13:08:00.000-08:002009-03-03T13:18:05.820-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a BookShare. We continued our Memoir Unit by doing a brainstorming activity. A lot of students used their time wisely and thought of a multitude of ideas for their memoir.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Questions are due on Thursday. There is a field trip on Wednesday so we will not have Language Arts class that day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5485372655216859289?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-4586727642505739092009-02-27T12:38:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:39:16.729-08:00Students received their graded Reading Folders back and read for 15 minutes. We listened to a student BookShare and then students took turns reading FFA aloud. The last fifteen minutes of class were devoted to the vocabulary/spelling quiz. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-458672764250573909?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-85669924893139246522009-02-27T12:36:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:38:21.106-08:00Students received their graded Reading Folders back and read for 15 minutes. We listened to a student give a BookShare. Ms. Black led the children through another memoir and the students identified the aspects of this piece of writing that made it an interesting memoir. Students then took the vocabulary quiz. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8566992489313924652?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-55921896191810295842009-02-26T10:52:00.000-08:002009-02-26T10:53:42.173-08:00As a treat for good behavior during reading time, students were given a "Reading Day" (This was requested by students as a classroom reward.)<br /><br />Students submitted their reading folders and then spent the hour reading. <br /><br />Homework: Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5592189619181029584?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-43909169320772928702009-02-24T13:24:00.000-08:002009-02-24T13:33:29.757-08:00Root Word & Meaning: Dia - across, through, apart<br /><br />Diabetes - a disorder of the metabolism<br />Diabolical - mean and evil<br />Diagnosis - identification of an illness<br />Diagonal - a straight, slanted line<br />Diagram - a simplified drawing showing the structure or workings of something<br />Dialect - a particular form of language<br />Dialogue - a conversation between two or more people<br />Diameter - a straight line passing from side to side, through the middle<br />Diaphragm - muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen<br />Diaspora - the dispersion of a people beyond their homeland (often forced)<br /><br />The Vocabulary Quiz is on Friday, February 27th. Students are expected to know the spelling and definition of each word.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4390916932077292870?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-60808540393307097682009-02-24T11:03:00.000-08:002009-02-24T11:04:30.337-08:00We read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare at the beginning of class. Students turned in their Vocab homework and they will use their vocab worksheets to study for Friday's quiz. Students took notes on the process of writing a memoir and did a brainstorming exercise where they wrote down the positive and negative significant events in their lives.<br /><br />The students will be going on a field trip on Wednesday so they will not have Language Arts class tomorrow.<br /><br />Homework: Study for the Friday Vocab Quiz, Weekly Reading Question (due Thursday)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6080854039330709768?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-41692980470326690402009-02-24T10:59:00.000-08:002009-02-24T11:02:48.371-08:00We read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare at the beginning of class. Students turned in their Vocab homework and the Literature Circle Evaluations. Students took notes on the process of writing a memoir and did a brainstorming exercise where they wrote down positive and negative significant events in their lives.<br /><br />The students will be going on a field trip on Wednesday so they will not have Language Arts class tomorrow.<br /><br />Homework: Study for the Friday Vocab Quiz, Weekly Reading Question (due Thursday), and bring Flowers For Algernon book to class on Thursday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4169298047032669040?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-45667845485080263282009-02-23T12:04:00.000-08:002009-02-23T12:06:57.234-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We started a new unit about memoirs. Over the next few weeks, we will spend time in class reading various memoirs and writing our own memoirs. Students took notes today on what a memoir is and read a young student's personal memoir during class. <br /><br />Homework: Vocabulary Worksheet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4566784548508026328?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-42820904863530376392009-02-23T12:02:00.001-08:002009-02-23T12:08:02.188-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We started a new unit about memoirs. Over the next few weeks, we will spend time in class reading memoirs and writing our own memoirs. Students took notes today on what a memoir is and read a young student's personal memoir during class. <br /><br />Homework: Vocabulary Worksheet & Literature Circle Evaluation<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4282090486353037639?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-73736922052253195312009-02-20T12:02:00.000-08:002009-02-20T12:05:19.891-08:00Students turned in their Flowers For Algernon Literature Circle Projects and their weekly reading questions at the beginning of class. We then went over the vocabulary words. <br /><br />Homework: Have a great weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7373692205225319531?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-86029490743504956232009-02-20T12:00:00.000-08:002009-02-20T12:02:28.792-08:00Students turned in their weekly reading questions at the beginning of class. We finished going over the vocab words and then played a vocabulary charades game. Some of the kids were very creative and expressive.<br /><br />Homework: Have a great weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8602949074350495623?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-59621131927542354902009-02-19T10:50:00.000-08:002009-02-19T10:55:35.862-08:00Hello Everyone!<br />For Term 3, I will be offering TWO tutorial times to accommodate students who need to attend the Math/Science CRCT tutorial and for students who can't meet either before or after school. The days and times are: <br /><br />Monday: 8-8:30 <br />Tuesdays: 4-4:30 (although sometimes we WILL be going until 4:45, depending on student needs). <br /><br />Ms. Black, my student teacher, will also be available to help students some Tuesday afternoons for the next few weeks. Please take advantage of having TWO teachers in tutorial to help the students and send your children if they need help. <br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Ms. Capone<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5962113192754235490?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-88205019586702321982009-02-19T09:58:00.000-08:002009-02-19T10:03:04.286-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. I gave students another day to complete their weekly reading questions since everyone went on the field trip on Wednesday. Students had the opportunity to make up any literature circle discussions their group missed. Students who completed all of their discussions used the time to put final touches on their literature circle project.<br /><br />Homework: Literature Circle Project & Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8820501958670232198?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-11709688265623118502009-02-19T09:55:00.000-08:002009-02-19T09:58:37.167-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. I gave the students another day to complete their weekly reading question since they all were on the field trip on Wednesday. We reviewed the comma quiz and went over their new vocabulary words.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1170968826562311850?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-39270797034941124622009-02-18T17:17:00.001-08:002009-02-18T17:34:57.869-08:00The 8th graders did not have Language Arts today due to the field trip.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3927079703494112462?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-56596886317478102642009-02-18T17:14:00.000-08:002009-02-18T17:16:12.332-08:00Students had a shortened class period today due to the field trip. Students took the comma quiz today and read for 15 minutes afterwards.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5659688631747810264?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-10171204125710117552009-02-17T13:10:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:15:30.362-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We reviewed their comma worksheet homework in preparation for the upcoming quiz.<br /><br />Homework: Study for the Comma Quiz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1017120412571011755?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-46270683417851444622009-02-17T13:06:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:10:19.335-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. The students continued working in their Literature Circles and they were given an extended deadline for the final project because the 8th graders will be gone for a field trip on Wednesday.<br /><br /><br />Homework: Continue working on Literature Circle Project.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4627068341785144462?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-53973110409129802452009-02-13T12:12:00.001-08:002009-02-13T12:13:35.921-08:00Students read for 15 minutes. We did not have a BookShare today. Students had discussions in their literature circles. I spoke with each group to hear the Literary Luminaries and the Connectors conduct their part of the literature circle. <br /><br />Homework: Poet and Artist Roles due on Tuesday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5397311040912980245?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-13406091583299618292009-02-13T12:10:00.000-08:002009-02-13T12:12:05.310-08:00Students read for 15 minutes. We did not have a BookShare today. Students worked in groups to complete their comma worksheet review. If the worksheet was not completed in class, students need to have it completed by Tuesday. There will be a quiz this Tuesday on commas.<br /><br />Homework: Study your worksheet for the comma quiz!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1340609158329961829?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-62440259928311359802009-02-12T07:58:00.002-08:002009-02-12T09:15:05.267-08:00Today students turned in their weekly reading questions and listened to a bookshare. They continued working in their literature circles. The Discussion Directors did their presentations today and many of them had some introspective and thoughtful questions.<br /><br />Homework: None. Continue working on Literature Circle project.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6244025992831135980?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-221910803721126522009-02-12T07:58:00.001-08:002009-02-12T07:58:24.620-08:00Students turned in their weekly reading questions at the beginning of class. We continued our grammar lesson by finishing our notes on commas and we did in-class practice. The students had an opportunity to teach their peers.<br /><br />Homework: Friday is the last day students can turn in their Persuasive Essays for partial credit.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-22191080372112652?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-38203465234036684972009-02-11T12:32:00.000-08:002009-02-11T12:34:43.157-08:00Today the 7th and 8th graders went on a field trip to the King Tut exhibit at the Atlanta Civic Center. <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Questions Due<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3820346523403668497?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-16342932592245293982009-02-09T12:55:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:01:41.821-08:00Today students read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. They continued working in their literature circles and some of the groups had great discussions. <br /><br />Homework: None - bring a book to read during Tuesday's shortened class period<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1634293259224529398?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-23259739556448119602009-02-09T12:03:00.000-08:002009-02-09T12:09:50.381-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. The students turned in their essays and I listened to feedback from the kids regarding the assignment and persuasive writing lessons. We finished class with a new grammar lesson on "commas." A lot of the students had some prior knowledge that they were able to contribute to the lesson<br /><br /><br />Homework: None. Remember to bring a book; we will be having a reading day due to the shortened classes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2325973955644811960?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-14112791913564477012009-02-06T12:57:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:12:45.055-08:00Today the students turned in their weekly reading questions and continued working on their persuasive writing essays. Many of them used their time wisely and I sat with several students individually to answer questions, review what they had written, and offer suggestions.<br /><br />Homework: <span style="font-style:italic;">The Giver<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> Persuasive Writing Essay - Due Monday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1411279191356447701?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-59154525537434615912009-02-06T12:53:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:57:19.501-08:00The students submitted their weekly reading questions. We reviewed the Literature Circle rubric and discussed what was necessary to earn the full points. The Summarizer in each group gave their presentations and facilitated the discussions. Some of the groups did very well. Other groups did not use their time wisely and will be spending their lunchtime on Monday working in class.<br /><br />Homework: Literature Circle - Travel Tracer and Word Wizard presentations<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5915452553743461591?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-80176555445782469402009-02-05T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:51:58.548-08:00Due to the 8th grade field trip yesterday, Reading Folders will be due tomorrow. <br /><br />We read for 15 minutes and had a student bookshare. Students spent the remainder of the hour working on their Literature Circle projects. Ms. Black reorganized due dates because of two upcoming field trips and I passed out the new calendar for the students. If we can figure out how to post it, we'll post it here on the blog's calendar. <br /><br />Homework: One weekly reading question. Reading Folders due tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8017655544578246940?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-37691559019425469932009-02-05T08:47:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:49:11.043-08:00Due to the 8th grade field trip yesterday, Reading Folders will be due tomorrow. <br /><br />We read fro 15 minutes and had a student bookshare. Students spent the rest of the hour working on their persuasive essays and having writing conferences w/Ms. Capone about their essays (Ms. Black is out for today). <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Questions. Folders due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3769155901942546993?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-69389267183227986232009-02-04T10:56:00.001-08:002009-02-04T10:59:49.797-08:00Today we went on a field trip to Fernbank Museum. We completed a scavenger hunt and watched the IMAX film, "The Greatest Places." The students were well behaved and they had a great time.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question. Remember to bring your copy of Flowers For Algernon; tomorrow is the last in-class workday before the Literature Circle presentations begin.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6938926718322798623?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-8370570740089600002009-02-04T10:52:00.000-08:002009-02-04T10:55:43.465-08:00Today, the 7th graders had two hours of Social Studies and two hours of Science because we chaperoned the 8th grade field trip.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question. Remember to bring your copy of The Giver so you can use it while you work on your persuasive writing essays.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-837057074008960000?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-70891377908042584972009-02-03T12:00:00.000-08:002009-02-03T12:03:21.008-08:00We read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare at the beginning of class. The students had the first of two workdays for their Flowers for Algernon Literature Circle projects. Tomorrow we are going on a field trip and they will have their final workday on Thursday.<br /><br />Homework: Continue working on Literature Circle project and remember to bring your Flowers For Algernon book.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7089137790804258497?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-79397629455468801812009-02-03T11:56:00.000-08:002009-02-03T11:59:03.465-08:00We read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare at the beginning of class. Students started their persuasive writing essay project. They will have the next several days to organize their arguments, write, and then revise their essays. The essays are based off of The Giver and they are due next Monday.<br /><br />Homework: Work on persuasive essays and bring The Giver books to class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7939762945546880181?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-6014525954418281752009-02-02T12:42:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:51:53.901-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We did a persuasive writing activity where we analyzed the persuasive components in some of the Superbowl ads. The students did a great job identifying Ethos, Logos, Pathos, and RAFTS.<br /><br />Homework: None.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-601452595441828175?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-55522545441214595552009-02-02T12:29:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:40:27.343-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We started our 2-week Literature Circle projects today. We went over the directions and the students determined their roles within their groups.<br /><br />Homework: None. Bring your Flowers For Algernon book.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5552254544121459555?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-50152475959412255052009-01-30T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-30T09:42:52.064-08:00Today we had a shortened class because of extended advisory. We read for 15 minutes, listened to a bookshare, and finished the Literature Circle questions.<br /><br />Homework: None, have a great weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5015247595941225505?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-33118670206626852862009-01-30T09:39:00.000-08:002009-01-30T09:41:50.278-08:00Today we had a shortened class because of the afternoon extended advisory. We read for 15 minutes, listened to a bookshare and reviewed the persuasive writing activity homework.<br /><br />Homework: None, have a great weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3311867020662685286?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-14293894500752586252009-01-29T08:26:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:45:13.832-08:00Some students have been consistently coming to class without something to write with. Additionally, some students leave their backpacks, books, and necessities in other locations and expect to be excused during class time to retrieve them.<br /><br />Students are expected to come to class with something to write with every day. If they do not have something to write with, I will remind them once that they can purchase a pencil for 25 cents* or borrow a pen or pencil from a classmate. After one reminder, if they interrupt a lesson, disturb their classmates or sit through a class writing activity without something to write with, they will receive a lunch detention.<br /><br /><br />*The money raised from pencil sales goes toward the 8th grade field trip.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1429389450075258625?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-40186620684830435072009-01-29T08:19:00.000-08:002009-01-29T10:40:20.326-08:00Today students turned in their weekly reading questions and continued working in their Flowers for Algernon Literature Circles.<br /><br />Homework: Finish the Literature Circle Questions if they did not complete them in class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4018662068483043507?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-42765522720231883172009-01-29T08:14:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:16:32.391-08:00Today students turned in their weekly reading questions and they continued to work on their persuasive writing activity. <br /><br />Homework: Persuasive writing activity worksheet (if not already completed during class time).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4276552272023188317?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-44705483707704869942009-01-28T10:19:00.001-08:002009-01-28T10:20:39.486-08:00Today the 8th graders went on a field trip and did not have Language Arts class.<br /><br />Homework: Turn in Weekly Reading Question and the Expository Article.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4470548370770486994?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-10466565239947177522009-01-28T10:15:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:21:40.322-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. We reviewed the Lois Lowry interview homework together - many of the students had some insightful thoughts. We then did a persuasive writing activity where students had to use the skills taught in class to analyze specific scenarios.<br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1046656523994717752?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-23097988970706011812009-01-27T12:48:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:50:36.681-08:00Today the students read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. The students finished interviewing people and writing the drafts of their Expository articles.<br /><br />Homework: Expository Articles Due. Bring your copy of Flowers for Algernon; we will continue working in our Literature Circles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2309798897070601181?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-87056928691650287072009-01-27T12:46:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:48:32.064-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a bookshare. The students did a quiet writing activity about the ending of The Giver and we had a short discussion afterwards. <br /><br />Homework: The Giver author interview worksheet. Students should bring their copy of The Giver to class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8705692869165028707?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-84056595605673774492009-01-26T13:07:00.000-08:002009-01-26T13:09:16.196-08:00At the beginning of class, we read for 15 minutes and listened to a Bookshare. Students received some of their graded work back and they continued working on their Expository Writing assignments.<br /><br />Homework: Work on Expository Article.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8405659560567377449?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-23918385907976078772009-01-26T13:05:00.001-08:002009-01-26T13:07:31.148-08:00During the beginning of class, we read for 15 minutes and listened to a Bookshare. We continued discussing persuasive arguments and the students took notes in their Writer's Notebooks. We concluded class by finishing reading The Giver.<br /><br />Homework: None. Remember to bring your copy of The Giver to class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2391838590797607877?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-12615766595450228862009-01-23T11:53:00.000-08:002009-01-23T11:58:17.927-08:00Today we read for 15 minutes and listened to a Bookshare. Students signed up to write an expository article on the school-related topic of their choice. Students spent the remainder of class on a literature circle question sheet in preparation for their Literature Circle projects next week.<br /><br />Homework: None. Students must bring in their copy of Flowers For Algernon - points will be deducted for students who do not bring in their book.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1261576659545022886?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-61142636260598128492009-01-22T12:07:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:11:29.825-08:00Students submitted their weekly reading questions. We did a review of RAFTS and ethos, logos, and pathos together as a class. Then, the students wrote quietly for 10 minutes about a quote they had to analyze from The Giver. Afterwards, many of the students chose to share their thoughts - some of the comments were very insightful. We finished reading chapter 20 and ended class by making some predictions about the next chapter.<br /><br />Homework: None. Remember to bring your copy of The Giver, we will read chapter 21 tomorrow in class.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6114263626059812849?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-63267553711750212002009-01-22T12:02:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:07:08.999-08:00Students submitted their weekly reading questions. Afterwards, they finished teaching their classmates about gerunds and after the presentations, they took the gerund quiz.<br /><br />Homework: None. Please remember to bring your copy of Flowers for Algernon for the Literature Circles on Friday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6326755371175021200?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-52752272687012512662009-01-21T12:21:00.001-08:002009-01-21T12:38:05.237-08:00The 8th graders completed a 90-minute standardized writing test so they did not have Language Arts today.<br /><br /><br />Homework: Weekly writing question & study for the gerund quiz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5275227268701251266?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-24278170588949116762009-01-21T12:04:00.000-08:002009-01-21T12:20:55.548-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and we listened to a BookShare. The students finished writing their R.A.F.T.S. notes in their Writer's Notebooks and then we went over the homework. The students did a very good job with the homework and they identified the RAFTS, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos elements in the speech. We finished by reading chapter 20 of The Giver. <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2427817058894911676?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-28785961608950449572009-01-20T12:17:00.000-08:002009-01-20T12:22:53.354-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and we listened to a BookShare. I introduced R.A.F.T.S. to the students as a way to organize a persuasive writing piece. R.A.F.T.S. stands for role, audience, format, topic, and strong verb. After the students took notes, I explained the homework and let them know we would continue talking about RAFTS tomorrow.<br /><br />Homework: Examination of Obama's Inaugural Speech as a persuasive document<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2878596160895044957?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-78089158105537057722009-01-20T12:04:00.000-08:002009-01-20T12:10:14.639-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and we listened to a BookShare. I reviewed some guidelines for writing expository and persuasive essays to prepare students for the writing test tomorrow. We went through 3 helpful handouts on tips and guidelines for this writing test. I answered students' questions about the test for the remainder of our shortened class. <br /><br />Homework: None. Please remember that I do not see you tomorrow so have your reading folders ready for Thursday's deadline.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7808915810553705772?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-83314038598469111722009-01-16T11:47:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:48:51.386-08:00We read for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. Students spent the remainder of class presenting their infinitive lessons for their peers. We will finish on Tuesday, as not all groups had a chance to go today. <br /><br />Homework: Study for the gerund quiz on Tuesday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8331403859846911172?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-52824537115231075402009-01-16T10:37:00.000-08:002009-01-16T10:40:25.466-08:00Students read in their books for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. Students spent the hour analyzing different magazine advertisements for their use of ethos, pathos and logos. <br /><br />Homework: none<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5282453711523107540?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-62028780058163768172009-01-15T08:33:00.001-08:002009-01-15T08:38:15.208-08:00Students submitted their Reading Folders for a grade. I reviewed the steps to finding gerunds with students and students took notes in their Writing Notebooks. Together, we completed several practice sentences. Then students broke off into groups and created 10 sentences to "teach" the class tomorrow. Ms. Black and I checked the students' sentences to monitor that they have correctly used gerunds and if so, students prepared materials for their presentation. Tomorrow groups will go through their sentences with the class as a last practice before the quiz. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6202878005816376817?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-40011766801291728082009-01-15T08:21:00.000-08:002009-01-15T08:25:36.810-08:00All students turned in their Reading Folders for a grade. We discussed situations where we've been persuaded to do something we originally did not want to do. Students identified specific persuasive strategies in these situations. I went through the definitions of ethos, pathos and logos with students. Then students broke into groups of 4 and were given 2 magazine advertisements. In their groups, students discussed if the advertisement used ethos, pathos and/or logos. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4001176680129172808?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-54607481143191121862009-01-14T10:07:00.001-08:002009-01-14T10:08:49.035-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. Then we had a class discussion about what we learned reading in FFA with our literature circles. We discussed Charlie's life and how it relates to our own lives and the people in his life who've affected him. <br /><br />Homework: Reading Folders due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5460748114319112186?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-54193118311426862492009-01-14T07:48:00.001-08:002009-01-14T10:07:23.699-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and then a student gave a BookShare. We had a class discussion about the Release activity yesterday . Students were asked questions such as: How do you think Jonas's community feel about being released? Do you think Jonas's society is a utopia or a dystopia? How did you feel when you were given your role yesterday?<br /><br />Students did VERY WELL with the class discussion!<br /><br />Homework: Reading Folders due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5419311831142686249?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-61503309820129296862009-01-13T11:37:00.000-08:002009-01-13T11:39:04.324-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and we listened to a student BookShare. Then, Ms. Black read Chapter 19 to the students. Today we realized what it means to "be released." Students spent the last part of the hour working on an assignment in which they are to take the vantage point of someone who is either releasing (killing) someone else or someone who is being released (receiving a lethal injection). We will have a discussion on this during class tomorrow. <br /><br />Homework: If you haven't already, please finish your vantage point question sheet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6150330982012929686?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-2401697135052810532009-01-13T11:35:00.000-08:002009-01-13T11:36:59.204-08:00Students read in their books for 15 minutes and we listened to a student BookShare. Students spent the remainder of class time working in literature circles. <br /><br />Homework: Literature Circle Question Sheet. Make sure ALL literature circle members have their assignment; this is a group grade!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-240169713505281053?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-18939579734204263082009-01-12T12:23:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:28:08.519-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. I reminded students of literature circle expectations and students spent the remainder of the hour working in their literature circles to complete the next part of FFA.<br /><br />Homework: None. But please not that your first literature circle assignment is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, January 14th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1893957973420426308?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-25446459982790999202009-01-12T12:20:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:22:50.696-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. We finished our activity on the Acorn community and students shared briefly the utopian concepts of the Acorn community and how they could morph into a dystopia. Then Ms. Black read Chapter 18 of The Giver to the students and they completed a question sheet.<br /><br />Homework: Please finish question sheet for Chapter 18. Tomorrow, we find out what it means to be released!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2544645998279099920?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-89580865156379101392009-01-09T10:33:00.000-08:002009-01-09T10:37:26.247-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and a student conducted a BookShare. We discussed utopias and dystopias and how people often attempt to create a utopia with ending result being a dystopia. Students then read about a current utopian community called The Acorn Community. In their Reader's Notebooks, students listed five things they learned about this community and then created several examples of how each rule or ritual in this community could lead to a dystopian community. <br /><br />Homework: none<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8958086515637910139?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-90761560424938261002009-01-08T09:46:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:49:18.206-08:00All students submitted their Reading Folders for a grade. Then we went through each of the three persuasive essays and students provided their analysis of each one. We discussed the ethos, pathos and logos used in each one and also discussed the things each essay did well and what could be improved. I also reviewed with students the writing test grading guidelines. <br /><br />Homework: Bring FFA book tomorrow. Also, written test on Persuasive Analysis is tomorrow so bring your writer's notebooks!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-9076156042493826100?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-56544123645052585262009-01-08T09:45:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:46:28.928-08:00Students submitted their Reading Folders for a grade. Students then finished presenting their infinitive sentences. All students took the infinitive quizzes. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5654412364505258526?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-19834208635249398012009-01-07T10:26:00.000-08:002009-01-07T10:32:21.801-08:00Students read for 15 minutes in the media center. 8th graders spent the rest of class working on their persuasive essay analysis. We will have our class discussion tomorrow. We will also have our written test on these on Friday. <br /><br /><br />Homework: Reading Folders due tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1983420863524939801?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-60168088848909506412009-01-07T10:22:00.000-08:002009-01-07T10:26:18.908-08:00Students read for 15 minutes in the media center. Then students spent the remainder of class completing their infinitive presentations. Some groups were able to go today. The rest will go tomorrow. <br /><br /><br />Homework: Study for the infinitive quiz tomorrow by using the study tool. Reading Folders due tomorrow too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6016808884890950641?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-13622181339420808082009-01-06T11:45:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:25:20.797-08:00Students read in their books for 15 minutes and then we had a student BookShare. In groups, students created 10 sentences with both infinitive and prepositional phrases that begin with the word "to." Students put their sentences on chart paper. Tomorrow, each group will present their sentences in front of the class and the class will be asked to correctly identify the infinitive phrases. (Students were asked to include prepositional phrases with the word "to" b/c this is a common area of confusion when we study infinitives.)<br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1362218133942080808?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-61405636404760329232009-01-06T09:46:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:49:58.836-08:00Students read for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. Students submitted their FFA project. I reviewed our plan for this semester and for this week at school and then students spent the remainder of class working on analyzing persuasive essays with their respective groups. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6140563640476032923?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-2283628824537156062009-01-05T11:35:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:38:36.409-08:00Happy New Year! Students read in their books for 15 minutes and a student gave a BookShare. I told students some basics about the 8th grade Writing Test which will be administered at the end of this month and answered student questions about this. Then students were given 3 sample student papers that were actually submitted from a past writing test. I asked students to read each paper with their group and to do the following: -Identify and give examples of how this author used ethos, pathos and logos. What do you think the author did well? How could the author improve this essay? <br /><br />Students worked in groups to answer these questions about each paper in their Writer's Notebooks. This activity is quite time-consuming and we'll probably be spending most of the week analyzing these papers and discussing them. <br /><br />Homework: FFA Project due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-228362882453715606?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-48233266721098590292009-01-05T09:55:00.001-08:002009-01-05T09:56:51.903-08:00Happy New Year! Today students read for 15 minutes and then a student gave a BookShare. I reviewed three types of verbals for students and then students took notes on the verbal we'll be studying for the next week-infinitives. Students practiced generating infinitives together and then worked in groups identifying infinitives. <br /><br />Homework: Infinitive worksheet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4823326672109859029?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-76939415601420203592008-12-16T12:03:00.000-08:002008-12-16T12:04:20.763-08:00All students read for 10 minutes and we listened to a student's BookShare. Students spent time working on their FFA project. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7693941560142020359?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-21799290733770158812008-12-16T12:00:00.000-08:002008-12-16T12:03:14.596-08:00Students read for 10 minutes and we listened to a student BookShare. Students spent class time working on creating their utopia with their literature circles. <br /><br />Homework: None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2179929073377015881?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-35453189974310520422008-12-12T12:03:00.001-08:002008-12-12T12:04:13.279-08:00Students submitted their Reading Folders today. I reviewed expectations for work time in class and students spent the hour working on their FFA projects, part one. I passed back completed evaluation forms from Humanities Night and students filed these in their writing portfolios. <br /><br />Homework: Enjoy your weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-3545318997431052042?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-80101115316211387852008-12-12T09:01:00.001-08:002008-12-12T09:05:42.440-08:00All students submitted their Reading Folders for a grade. We read Chapter 16 of The Giver together. I explained to students what literature circles were and told them my expectations of literature circles. (Classes who do well with literature circles will participate in literature circles in Term 3 with books of their own choosing). Students then broke into groups of 4 and formed a literature circle. They read Chapter 17 together and then brainstormed a list of things they would like to change in our society (this is the prep work for Monday's activity.)<br /><br />Homework: Enjoy your weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8010111531621138785?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-61182588034227093552008-12-11T10:22:00.001-08:002008-12-11T10:25:34.412-08:00All students read in their books for 10 minutes. Then all eighth graders headed downstairs into the media center. Students who did not present last night at the Humanities Presentation presented today in front of their peers. <br /><br />Homework: One weekly reading question. Reading Folders due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6118258803422709355?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-66285192610035999202008-12-11T10:19:00.002-08:002008-12-11T10:21:56.300-08:00All students read in their books for 10 minutes and then we listened to a student BookShare. Students then responded to the following question in their Reader's Notebooks: What is your favorite memory? Describe it in a lot of detail. Students shared their favorite memories with the class. Then we read part of Chapter 16 in The Giver, where the Giver shares his favorite memory with Jonas. <br /><br />Homework: Reading Folders due tomorrow! Please have your weekly reading question complete.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6628519261003599920?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-26054397571002808392008-12-10T09:02:00.000-08:002008-12-10T09:05:49.418-08:00All students read in their books for 10 minutes in the media center and we listened to a student BookShare. I reviewed the first part of the Flowers for Algernon project with students and answered questions. I also went over the guidelines for tonight's presentation and some of the questions students should expect from their audience. <br />The first part of the FFA project will be due on Wednesday, December 17th. Students will be given three days in class to work on their projects with the laptops, although projects do not have to be typed. <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question. Due on Friday, December 12th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2605439757100280839?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-84435089651038185122008-12-10T08:58:00.001-08:002008-12-10T09:02:22.817-08:00Students read in their books for 10 minutes and we listened to a student BookShare. I reviewed presentation guidelines and logistics with students about Humanities Night tonight and answered questions about the presentations. We read Chapter 15 and part of Chapter 16 of The Giver. Students answered the following question in their Reader's Notebooks: In your opinion, do you think that wisdom is gained through pain? <br /><br />Homework: Weekly Reading Question. *Please note: Due to our presentation night tonight, I understand that some students may not be able to finish their weekly reading question by tomorrow so I'm extending the deadline until Friday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8443508965103818512?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-48159173214312076522008-12-09T13:12:00.000-08:002008-12-09T13:23:03.239-08:00All students read for 10 minutes and then we listened to a student BookShare. Today we read chapter 14 in The Giver and discussed the new information we've learned about Jonas. <br /><br />Homework: Finish your Mao Zedong essay, final draft. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4815917321431207652?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-44265538843167803362008-12-09T07:33:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:35:35.767-08:00Students read for 10 minutes and then a student gave a BookShare. Students spent the remaining class time finishing up the final touches on their primary sources and refining their talking points onto notecards for tomorrow night's presentation. I met with several students to help them figure out what people may ask them about their source and they researched the answers to questions which they didn't already have the answers to. <br /><br />Homework: Completed primary sources are due at THE BEGINNING OF CLASS tomorrow. All late projects will be subject to the late work penalty.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4426553884316780336?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-29446157126913507102008-12-08T11:52:00.001-08:002008-12-08T11:53:33.640-08:00All students read for 10 minutes. A student completed a BookShare. Students spent the remainder of class time working on completing their primary sources. Primary sources are due tomorrow. <br /><br />Homework: If you have not already, complete your primary source.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2944615712691350710?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-63135348338909651702008-12-08T11:34:00.000-08:002008-12-08T11:52:10.624-08:00Students read for 10 minutes. A student gave our first student BookShare today. Students spent the rest of the hour meeting with me in writing conferences and revising their first drafts into final drafts. <br /><br />Homework: If you have not already, please finish your final draft of your Mao Zedong essay. Due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6313534833890965170?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-25963093475266213142008-12-04T10:59:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:01:23.123-08:00All students submitted their reading folders today for a grade. Students spent all of class time working on creating their primary source. <br /><br />Homework: Continue working on your primary source.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-2596309347526621314?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-55067974761112819872008-12-04T07:24:00.000-08:002008-12-04T07:26:27.349-08:00Students submitted their Reading Folders for a grade. Students spent class time working on their 5 paragraph essay on Mao Zedong. Students who completed their first draft met with for a writing conference and then began typing their final drafts. I would like all final drafts to be typed so that they may be presented in a professional manner for next week's presentation. <br /><br />Homework: Work on your five paragraph essay!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-5506797476111281987?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-61314271649079316282008-12-03T09:34:00.000-08:002008-12-03T09:38:08.677-08:00All students read for 10 minutes in the media center. A student gave a BookShare. I met with each student individually to discuss their plan for their presentation. Students spent the remainder of class working on their primary source for next Wednesday's presentation. <br /><br />Homework: One weekly reading question. Reading Folders due tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-6131427164907931628?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-85453412533207271102008-12-03T09:18:00.000-08:002008-12-03T09:21:58.624-08:00All students read for 10 minutes and I modeled my last BookShare for students. I explained the ELA section of the Mao Zedong presentation. All students will be required to write a 5 paragraph essay. Students spent the rest of the hour working on the first draft of their essays. <br /><br />Homework: One weekly reading question. Reading Folders due tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8545341253320727110?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-8118033522079554682008-12-02T13:32:00.000-08:002008-12-02T13:34:28.828-08:00Students read in their books for 10 minutes. A student gave a BookShare. Students spent the rest of the hour working on their primary source for Humanities night and conferencing with me about their ideas and materials needed for this project. <br /><br />Homework: Work on your primary source. Make sure you have a rough draft to show me tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-811803352207955468?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-74300459562500795012008-12-02T13:29:00.000-08:002008-12-02T13:32:15.665-08:00Students read for 10 minutes and then I modeled another BookShare for students. We read Chapter 13 in The Giver together and students answered questions as we were reading. Some of our discussion questions included: How has Jonas changed both internally and externally now that he has become the new Receiver? Why do you think Jonas's community wants Sameness? <br /><br />Homework: Bring in all of your research and information on Mao Zedong for a class project tomorrow<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-7430045956250079501?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-16376064930932317752008-12-01T12:30:00.000-08:002008-12-01T12:39:01.969-08:00All students read in their books for 10 minutes. One of the students gave a BookShare today. BookShares are counted as public speaking grades and all eighth graders will now be giving BookShares. I explained the primary resource project and how to request materials for the primary resources. Students who completed the first draft of their research papers were able to spend the rest of the hour working on their primary resource to present next Wednesday. Students who did not complete this draft worked on completing the first draft of their paper. <br /><br />Homework: Continue to work on your primary source first draft. This is due on Wednesday, December 3rd.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-1637606493093231775?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-85785519050875327932008-12-01T09:07:00.000-08:002008-12-01T09:10:09.602-08:00Students read in their independent books for 10 minutes. I explained BookShares and went over several public speaking do's and don'ts for BookShares. I then modeled for students how to give a BookShare by giving one. 7th graders will start giving BookShares this Friday. <br />Students spent the remainder of the hour working on their 5 paragraph mobiles. Any mobiles turned in after today will be subject to the late work penalty. <br /><br />Homework: Read! Reading Folders will be collected on Thursday, December 4th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-8578551905087532793?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4487452582091850220.post-45530560329258238102008-11-25T13:24:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:31:44.679-08:00Due to what I anticipate will be a high need for help in writing magnet program application essays, I have added another tutorial. This tutorial will be every Monday morning from 8-8:30 am. It is ONLY for eighth graders and it is ONLY a writing tutorial. I am still keeping my Tuesday afternoon tutorial for students who are not eighth graders and for students who need help with other ELA related concerns. Please note that I will still, of course, help students with their writing during Tuesday tutorials and that eighth graders can still come to the Tuesday tutorial but the Monday tutorial is a chance for me to work exclusively with the eighth graders to help them refine their writing skills.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4487452582091850220-4553056032925823810?l=caponeela.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. Caponehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262746924676893932noreply@blogger.com0