Monday, October 5th

Today We...

Language Arts:

• 1st Period:
• Finished Plot diagram for "Priscilla and the Wimps".
• Discussed how the conflict and resolution relate to one another.
• 2nd Period:
• Began Plot diagram for "Priscilla and the Wimps."

Math:

• 1st Period:
• Students worked on writing and solving equations.
• 2nd period:
• Students explored Variable Expressions.

Science:

• 5th and 6th Period:
• Process Skill: Observing
• Students were asked to use their sense of sight and observe a mall scene.
• Introduction to Ecology (PowerPoint and Vocabulary Chart)

Social Studies: NONE (Continued Math Lessons)

Homework:

• Language Arts:
• 1st Period:
• Reading Log
• "Priscilla and the Wimps" venn diagram (comparing and contrasting Priscilla's school and EFMS)
• Some students need to finish or fix "Think-Tac-Toe" vocabulary activities.
• 2nd Period:
• Reading Log
• "Priscilla and the Wimps" Plot organizer (FINISH!!)
• Some students need to finish or fix "Think-Tac-Toe" vocabulary activities.
• Students will have a Literature Test Friday. The following items are on the assessment. In parenthesis are resources to use.:
• "Priscilla and the Wimps" comprehension (Reread the story)
• Plot (Plot diagrams in L.A. binder)
• Conflict (Short Story Elements Vocabulary chart. We are working on this tomorrow and Wednesday.)
• Vocabulary ("Priscilla and the Wimps" vocabulary chart)
• "Before Reading" strategies (Bookmark that will be given tomorrow)
• Math:
• 1st period:
• Take Home Quiz
• Accelerated Math
• 2nd Period:
• Practice Workbook (PWB) page 6 (4-18)
• Accelerated Math
• Social Studies:
• None

Scholastic Book Order

• If students would like to order books from Scholastic, money and order forms are due TOMORROW!!!

Progress Reports:

• Report from Core and Encore classes will go home Wednesday!!