Monday, January 24
1) Read novel
2) Resilience questionnaire - put in binder for future reference - Tab Journal/writing Reflection
3) Introduced Langston Hughes poem of advice "Mother to Son" (you will find a copy of this poem in 2 different ways. Click below to find the one that works for you! (please note: I am learning this process and would like some feedback from you on which works best - a new learning curve and want to make it workable!). This poem should go into the Reading Tab in your binder. Hard copies are also available in the classroom - help yourself to a copy!
4) Idiom introduction -
2) Resilience questionnaire - put in binder for future reference - Tab Journal/writing Reflection
3) Introduced Langston Hughes poem of advice "Mother to Son" (you will find a copy of this poem in 2 different ways. Click below to find the one that works for you! (please note: I am learning this process and would like some feedback from you on which works best - a new learning curve and want to make it workable!). This poem should go into the Reading Tab in your binder. Hard copies are also available in the classroom - help yourself to a copy!
4) Idiom introduction -
| Mother to Son |
Tuesday, January 25
1) Read novel of choice
2) Set the Idiom assignment - Due Thursday Please keep in mind I set VERY SPECIFIC criteria and as this is your fist assignment, I would like you to be comfortable with my expectations.
Please see the rubric below
3) terms to add to your Vocabulary list: idiom, literal language, genre, fiction, non-fiction, metaphor (extended metaphor), synonym, antonym, implied meaning,
4) Teacher Pages access - please view and complete the first Forum assignment - One strength, one weakness, and one goal please on forum and comment on one other person's post. (This is formative work)
2) Set the Idiom assignment - Due Thursday Please keep in mind I set VERY SPECIFIC criteria and as this is your fist assignment, I would like you to be comfortable with my expectations.
Please see the rubric below
3) terms to add to your Vocabulary list: idiom, literal language, genre, fiction, non-fiction, metaphor (extended metaphor), synonym, antonym, implied meaning,
4) Teacher Pages access - please view and complete the first Forum assignment - One strength, one weakness, and one goal please on forum and comment on one other person's post. (This is formative work)
| making_a_poster_rubric_1_.doc |
Wednesday, January 26
Reviewed structure for submitting first assignment - IDIOM POSTER This is a small project created to see if students can read and understand directions, follow designated process, gather information, and create a presentable product. This project should take no more that 2 hours to create.
This is the first assignment to be handed in for grading. Put in the bin!
This is the first assignment to be handed in for grading. Put in the bin!
