English Language Development (ELD) (Period 2) Assignments
- Instructor
- Cara Appleton
- Term
- 2013-14 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
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Group A speeches are given
Group B/C: Literature Projects Due and Test on Literature Book
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Speech Outlines Due
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Group A: Complete Raz Kids Worksheet
Group B: Stargirl Reading chapters 21-25 & complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Group C: Finish The Giver & complete Guided Reading Worksheet
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Group B & C: Read chapters 17-20 in your literature book.
Groups A, B & C: Complete English Dramas Worksheet
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Group A: Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph describing your "best" or "worst" day at school.
Group B/C: Read Chapter 15 & 16 in your lit book and complete Guided Reading worksheet.
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Group A: Read 3 Raz Kids stories and write Title/3 sentence summary for all 3 stories
Group B & C: Read chapters 11-13 in your literature book. Make sure to complete your Guided Reading Notes worksheet
There will be a QUIZ on Wednesday on Definite & Indefinite Articles and Reading Comprehension of Literature Books.
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Group A: Write a 5 to 7 sentence story. In your story use 2 vocabulary words you learned today.
Group B & C: Read chapters 8-10 in your literature book. AND answer the two questions that were written on the white board today.
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Group A: Read 3 Raz Kids stories and write a 3 sentence summary for each story.
Group B: Read Chapers 5, 6, & 7 in Stargirl and complete Guided Reading Wksht
Group C: Read chapters 5, 6, 7. & 8 in The Giver and complete Guided Reading Wksht.
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All About Me Posters Due
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GROUPS B & C: Read chapters 2-4 in your literature circles books.
Complete Guided Reading and Vocabulary Terms worksheets
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Read 3 RAZ KIDS stories and then write a one sentence summary of for each story.
Example
#1 Title of Story
This story was about........
#2 Title of Story
This story was about.....
#3 Title of Story
This story was about.....
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Independent Reading Logs Due
Group B & C Read chapter 1 of your "lit" circle books. (Stargirl/The Giver)
There will be a quiz on chapter 1 of your lit books.
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Complete TBEAR worksheet. Use your Frindle book to support the theme question that you chose (ex. A person shouldn't judge a book by its cover)
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Begin to read your new Independent Reading Book. And RELAX!!!
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independent Reading Log Due
Frindle Chapter 8/9 Worksheet (Guided Reading Notes 3)
Word Knowledge Packet Due: Quiz on Friday 3/28
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Read Chapters 6 & 7 in Frindle
Complete Guided Notes (Main Idea) Worksheet (see below for copy)
BRING FRINDLE to class tomorrow.
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Continue reading in your Independent Reading Book.
Group A: 10-15 pages. You may read in your primary language (Korean, Mandarin) but if you do, you must read more pages
Group B: 30 pages
Group C: 50 pages
If you finish your book early, it is your responsibility to go to the library and get a new one. :0)
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Independent Reading Logs
Read Chapter 4 in Frindle
Complete drawing of ONE scene from Frindle use "Ilustrator" worksheet
Complete Word Knowledge Packet #4
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Bring in a printed copy of your diorama's paragraph. Diorama's are due the beginning of the period Wednesday
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Independent Reading Log Due.
Group A: 5 Raz Kids Stories (take quiz for each story)
Word Knowledge Packet #3 Due
Quiz on Packet #3 in class on Friday
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Independent Reading Log Due (please bring book to return to library)
Word Knowledge Packet Due. There will be a quiz on the packet.
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Work on Word Knowledge Packets
Bring a SHOE BOX to class next period.
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Independent Reading Log Due
Word Knowledge Packet Due
Quiz on Vocabulary Terms/Homophones/Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases
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Complete grammar packet. Due next class period.
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Bring independent reading book to class tomorrow.
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Independent Reading Logs are Due
Send me ONE recording from RAZ KIDS that you summarize a book you have read.
Return your RAZ KIDS permission slip
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First Draft of RIkki Tikki Tavi essay on "survival"
Group A: Write: a summary of the story
Group B: Write: Introduction Paragraph, Two Supporting Paragraphs, Conclusion
Group C: Write: Introduction Paragraph, Three Supporting Paragraphs, Conclusion
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Independent Reading Logs collected for Q2.
Complete Similes vs. Metaphors Worksheet
Group A: 1 Simile & 1 Metaphor
Group B. 2 Similes & 2 Metaphors
Group C: 3 Similes & 3 Metaphors
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Begin reading your new independent reading books. Independent Reading Logs will be due on FRIDAY for Q2.
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Independent Reading Log Due: Historical Fiction Book
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Prepare speeches AND read independent reading book.
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Create note cards for Biography Speech
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Complete Speech Outline Worksheet. Make sure to bring to class your 1st & 2nd draft essays to turn in with your speech outline.
I will not be checking "independent reading logs" this week. However, please bring in your library book if you need to turn it in. We will be going to the library on Friday.
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Complete Latin/Greek roots notecards. Quiz on Monday. :0)
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Work on revisions to your biography essay. You will only have 30 minutes in class on Wednesday to complete revisions. You will hand in your essay on Wednesday for you 1st draft grade.
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Complete TYPED Rough Draft of Perseverance Essay. Print out essay and staple to essay graphic organizer and notes. :0)
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Independent Reading Log Due.
Perseverance Essay
1. Choose 3 descriptive words (adjectives) to describe you person.
2. List 2 interesting (unique) facts about your person.
3. If you have not done so already. Write down a quote that your person said that you really like.
Perseverance Essay
1. Choose 3 descriptive words (adjectives) to describe you person.
2. List 2 interesting (unique) facts about your person.
3. If you have not done so already. Write down a quote that your person said that you really like.
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No Homework.... except to read 20 minutes per night. Reading Logs will be handed out Wednesday in class.
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Have a fun and SAFE Halloween!
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Write first draft of biography paragraph. Due next class period.
Group A: 2 sentences 1 piece of evidence from your biography book.
Group B: 5 sentences 2 pieces of evidence from your biography book.
Group C: 7-10 sentences 3 pieces of evidence from your biography book.
Group A: 2 sentences 1 piece of evidence from your biography book.
Group B: 5 sentences 2 pieces of evidence from your biography book.
Group C: 7-10 sentences 3 pieces of evidence from your biography book.
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Begin to read your new library book (biography book) for a minimum of 45 minutes.
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Complete graphic organizer for assigned vocabulary words. The work should be done in your Grammar Notebooks.
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Finish Reading Independent Reading Book by October 17th. Read! Read! Read!
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Bring to class your revised (re-written) typed copy of the Wizard of Oz RTL
Finish reading your current outside Independent Reading Book by Thursday.
Finish reading your current outside Independent Reading Book by Thursday.
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Rough draft of 'characterization assignment due.
Group A: Biopoem
Group B: Paragraph on Conflict/Resolution
Group C: Character as a Hero (With Supporting Evidence)
Group A: Biopoem
Group B: Paragraph on Conflict/Resolution
Group C: Character as a Hero (With Supporting Evidence)
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Individual Reading Logs are due.
Complete the (pink) Wizard of Oz worksheet
Study for No Excuses Grammar Test
Complete the (pink) Wizard of Oz worksheet
Study for No Excuses Grammar Test
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Independent Reading Log Due Friday 9/27/13. Make sure that you have a discussion with your parents about the book and that they sign the sheet.
Fisher NO EXCUSE words due:
a lot, except, accept, its, it's, than, then, where, were, we're, wear, your you're
Group A write one sentence for each word and try to use different kinds of sentences... (explanatory...)
Group B/C write two sentences for each word and use two different kinds of sentences for each word.
Fisher NO EXCUSE words due:
a lot, except, accept, its, it's, than, then, where, were, we're, wear, your you're
Group A write one sentence for each word and try to use different kinds of sentences... (explanatory...)
Group B/C write two sentences for each word and use two different kinds of sentences for each word.
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Complete SEQUENCING worksheet on The Wizard of Oz.
Group A- Write about 4 events and draw a picture for each event.
Group B- Write about 6 events. Then, draw a picture for each event and write ONE descriptive word about it.
Group C- Write about 8 events. Then, draw a picture for each event, write ONE descriptive word about each event, and provide ONE piece of evidence from the film to support it.
ALL Groups- Make sure to complete Q1 & Q2
Group A- Write about 4 events and draw a picture for each event.
Group B- Write about 6 events. Then, draw a picture for each event and write ONE descriptive word about it.
Group C- Write about 8 events. Then, draw a picture for each event, write ONE descriptive word about each event, and provide ONE piece of evidence from the film to support it.
ALL Groups- Make sure to complete Q1 & Q2
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Complete Bio Poem about yourself. Include a picture in the background of the poem that supports your favorite part of the poem.
Make sure to follow the example format given in class today , and use the "list of character traits" to choose your adjectives. Use color when drawing the picture about your poem.
Make sure to follow the example format given in class today , and use the "list of character traits" to choose your adjectives. Use color when drawing the picture about your poem.
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Independent Reading Log Due Friday 9/20/13. Make sure that you have a discussion with your parents about the book and that they sign the sheet.
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Write sentences for the following NO EXCUSE WORDS:
Their, there, they're, are, our
Write the sentences in your notebook on the SAME page as the other NO EXCUSE sentences.
Their, there, they're, are, our
Write the sentences in your notebook on the SAME page as the other NO EXCUSE sentences.
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QUIZ #1 NO EXCUSE WORDS:
to, too, two, their, there, they're, hear, here, are, our
to, too, two, their, there, they're, hear, here, are, our
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Independent Reading Logs will be checked on Friday September 13th. Please try to read for 20 mins each night in your book. Before NEXT FRIDAY, complete your "Independent Reading Log Sheet" and talk with your parent/guardian about the book. Make sure your parent signs your reading log. Please see me on Monday if you have questions.
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1-6 NO EXCUSE WORDS SENTENCES. Write sentences for to, too, two, hear, here
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Write an example sentence for each vocabulary word that you learned today. (Use the words that you wrote in your Grammar/Academic Vocabulary notebook.)
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Write one paragraph about yourself. Make sure to use the "Defining in Context" Thinking Map that we made in school today.
Begin with " I am....."
End with " One day, I would like ...."
Begin with " I am....."
End with " One day, I would like ...."
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Prepare 5 note cards for "What's in Your Bag?" presentation.
See attachment below for directions.
See attachment below for directions.