Homeroom/Announcements
-Have a wonderful Spring Break!!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
PLEASE NOTE: Ms. Leach will be posting all LA and SS homework on the Homework Wiki beginning the day we return from break. Please refer to the Homework Wiki beginning on 4/13/15. Thank you!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring Reader's and Writer's Notebooks.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue to build Reading and Writing Stamina: Choice reading for 40 Book Challenge and/or Superhero Story Writing
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes
-Next R&Es due 5/6/15 - This may be the final round if Ms. Leach is VERY impressed! Do your absolute best and get creative. Try doing response and exploration activities you have not done before.
Social Studies
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Continue to create your own superhero based on any historical time period. Brainstorm the details of the time period you would like to focus on, your superheros back story and powers, and how they could have changed the course of time. Write your superhero's story today, making sure to focus on sensory details and concrete language.
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Superhero Story due when we return from break if you did not finish in class (4/13/15).
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Wednesday. 4/1/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
PLEASE NOTE: Ms. Leach will be posting all LA and SS homework on the Homework Wiki beginning the day we return from break. Please refer to the Homework Wiki beginning on 4/13/15. Thank you!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring Reader's and Writer's Notebooks.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center - Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell regarding website objectivity and bias. Check out books. Update your 40 Book Challenge. Choice reading time back in the classroom.
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes
-Next R&Es due 5/6/15 - This may be the final round if Ms. Leach is VERY impressed! Do your absolute best and get creative. Try doing response and exploration activities you have not done before.
Social Studies
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Junior Scholastic - Learn how Wonder Woman was influential in the women's rights movement and even fought against Nazis! Next, create your own superhero based on any historical time period. Brainstorm the details of the time period you would like to focus on, your superheros back story and powers, and how they could have changed the course of time. We will write the superhero story tomorrow during class.
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
PLEASE NOTE: Ms. Leach will be posting all LA and SS homework on the Homework Wiki beginning the day we return from break. Please refer to the Homework Wiki beginning on 4/13/15. Thank you!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring Reader's and Writer's Notebooks.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center - Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell regarding website objectivity and bias. Check out books. Update your 40 Book Challenge. Choice reading time back in the classroom.
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes
-Next R&Es due 5/6/15 - This may be the final round if Ms. Leach is VERY impressed! Do your absolute best and get creative. Try doing response and exploration activities you have not done before.
Social Studies
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Junior Scholastic - Learn how Wonder Woman was influential in the women's rights movement and even fought against Nazis! Next, create your own superhero based on any historical time period. Brainstorm the details of the time period you would like to focus on, your superheros back story and powers, and how they could have changed the course of time. We will write the superhero story tomorrow during class.
3. Homework:
-CHECK POWERSCHOOL FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS - Final day for missing work is 4/15/15.
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday, 3/30/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms DUE TODAY!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring Reader's and Writer's Notebooks.
1. Due today: R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Book Club Folders DUE TOMORROW, 3/31/15 (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 136-140
2. In class: R&Es Presentations
3. Homework:
-ISN 136-140 were due TODAY
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms DUE TODAY!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring Reader's and Writer's Notebooks.
1. Due today: R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Book Club Folders DUE TOMORROW, 3/31/15 (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 136-140
2. In class: R&Es Presentations
3. Homework:
-ISN 136-140 were due TODAY
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday, 3/27/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 13) - Finish all reading independently. Group Discussions - Discuss the themes of your novel and record as claims on your "Important Ideas" page. Finalize your Book Club Folder notes (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
3. Homework:
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15 (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 132-134
2. In class: Continue Chapter 19: Geography of Ancient China - Finalize the Geography of Ancient China project and poster. Work as a group to complete the Reading Notes on ISN 136-140 (use your poster and textbook as resources of information for this).
3. Homework:
-ISN 136-140 due Monday, 3/30/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 13) - Finish all reading independently. Group Discussions - Discuss the themes of your novel and record as claims on your "Important Ideas" page. Finalize your Book Club Folder notes (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
3. Homework:
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15 (See Literacy Workshop Wiki for requirements)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 132-134
2. In class: Continue Chapter 19: Geography of Ancient China - Finalize the Geography of Ancient China project and poster. Work as a group to complete the Reading Notes on ISN 136-140 (use your poster and textbook as resources of information for this).
3. Homework:
-ISN 136-140 due Monday, 3/30/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday, 3/25/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Media Center - Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell and check-out time. Return to the classroom to continue our Read-Aloud and discussion of Number the Stars. Book Clubs continue tomorrow!
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 11 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Current Events News Reports. Begin Chapter 19: Geography of Ancient China - Complete Key Content Terms for this chapter, then begin working with your team on the Geography of Ancient China project and poster. We will continue working on these tomorrow and finalize them (along with our Reading Notes in the ISN)on Friday
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 132-134 due tomorrow
-ISN 136-140 will be due next Monday, 3/30/15 (we will have plenty of time to complete these in class)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Media Center - Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell and check-out time. Return to the classroom to continue our Read-Aloud and discussion of Number the Stars. Book Clubs continue tomorrow!
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 11 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Current Events News Reports. Begin Chapter 19: Geography of Ancient China - Complete Key Content Terms for this chapter, then begin working with your team on the Geography of Ancient China project and poster. We will continue working on these tomorrow and finalize them (along with our Reading Notes in the ISN)on Friday
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 132-134 due tomorrow
-ISN 136-140 will be due next Monday, 3/30/15 (we will have plenty of time to complete these in class)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 3/24/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 11) - Mini-Lesson: Read Number the Stars Ch. 8&9 and discuss how readers can experience a story through the perspective of secondary characters (focus on Uncle Henrik). Group Discussions - Discuss the secondary characters from your book club novel and explore the story from their perspective. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 11 - due this Thursday, 3/26/15
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None (Test yesterday)
2. In class: Current Events News Reports. Unit 4 (Ancient China) Geography Challenge (Read Textbook 198-199, complete ISN 132-134) in partners.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 132-134 due Thursday, 3/26/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due Monday, 3/30/15
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 10 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 11) - Mini-Lesson: Read Number the Stars Ch. 8&9 and discuss how readers can experience a story through the perspective of secondary characters (focus on Uncle Henrik). Group Discussions - Discuss the secondary characters from your book club novel and explore the story from their perspective. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 11 - due this Thursday, 3/26/15
-March R&E due Monday, 3-30-15
-Book Club Folders will be turned in on Tuesday, 3/31/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None (Test yesterday)
2. In class: Current Events News Reports. Unit 4 (Ancient China) Geography Challenge (Read Textbook 198-199, complete ISN 132-134) in partners.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 132-134 due Thursday, 3/26/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, 3/23/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due 3/30/15!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: READING LOG
2. In class: Criterion Spring Writing Sample. Afterwards, follow the link on the Wiki Home Page to practice the M-Step Testing in Google Chrome. Be sure to try out all of the features on testing interface. Please feel free to practice more at home by using the link on the Wiki Home Page.
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 10 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due next Monday, 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Study for Unit Test
2. In class: India Unit Test.
3. Homework:
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Choice Hour Forms due 3/30/15!
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: READING LOG
2. In class: Criterion Spring Writing Sample. Afterwards, follow the link on the Wiki Home Page to practice the M-Step Testing in Google Chrome. Be sure to try out all of the features on testing interface. Please feel free to practice more at home by using the link on the Wiki Home Page.
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 10 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due next Monday, 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Study for Unit Test
2. In class: India Unit Test.
3. Homework:
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check SS Wiki for your due date
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday, 3/20/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 9 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 10) - Mini-Lesson: Read Number the Stars Ch. 7 and discuss how to create "quick writes" about the novel. Verbalize multiple examples of "quick write" topic sentences and walk through how to complete a full "quick write". Group Discussions - Discuss what you plan to write for today's quick write using the prompts in your folder. Write a one paragraph quick write that follows the CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING, SYNTHESIS format. Turn it in to Ms. Leach. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 10 - due Monday
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Study Guide for Unit Test
2. In class: Jeopardy game to review for Unit Test.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17) Use your Study Guide, old tests, old ISN activities and notes, and the Jeopardy game (posted to SS Wiki) to study!
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 9 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 10) - Mini-Lesson: Read Number the Stars Ch. 7 and discuss how to create "quick writes" about the novel. Verbalize multiple examples of "quick write" topic sentences and walk through how to complete a full "quick write". Group Discussions - Discuss what you plan to write for today's quick write using the prompts in your folder. Write a one paragraph quick write that follows the CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING, SYNTHESIS format. Turn it in to Ms. Leach. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 10 - due Monday
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Study Guide for Unit Test
2. In class: Jeopardy game to review for Unit Test.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17) Use your Study Guide, old tests, old ISN activities and notes, and the Jeopardy game (posted to SS Wiki) to study!
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursday, 3/19/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 8 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 9) - Mini-Lesson: "Beef Up" our claims for Number the Stars by using concrete language and discussing the implications of these ideas for the future of the plot. Group Discussions - Work together to add concrete language to your claims (important ideas) about your Book Club novel. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 9 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: No class today due to half day. 30 minutes Academic Lab to work on Study Guide or other missing work. STUDY GUIDE DUE TOMORROW.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due TOMORROW. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 8 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 9) - Mini-Lesson: "Beef Up" our claims for Number the Stars by using concrete language and discussing the implications of these ideas for the future of the plot. Group Discussions - Work together to add concrete language to your claims (important ideas) about your Book Club novel. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 9 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: No class today due to half day. 30 minutes Academic Lab to work on Study Guide or other missing work. STUDY GUIDE DUE TOMORROW.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due TOMORROW. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Wednesday, 3/18/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 7-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Spelling #7
2. In class: Book Fair Preview :) Take Spelling Test #7. Work on Book Club Folder notes OR Choice Reading.
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 8 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue working on the Study Guide. Independent work time for remainder of Study Guide. Finish for homework due Friday.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due this Friday. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 7-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Spelling #7
2. In class: Book Fair Preview :) Take Spelling Test #7. Work on Book Club Folder notes OR Choice Reading.
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 8 - due tomorrow
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue working on the Study Guide. Independent work time for remainder of Study Guide. Finish for homework due Friday.
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due this Friday. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Tuesday, 3/17/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 6-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 7
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 8) - Mini-Lesson: Read Ch. 6 of Number the Stars and continue to collect evidence related to the claims we already have. Group Discussions - Work together to formulate claims (important ideas) about your Book Club novel. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Spelling #7 due TOMORROW
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 8 - due Thursday
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 17 Processing if not turned in yesterday
2. In class: Begin working on the Study Guide. Work as a group on #5-7 to compare/contrast Civilizations and Empires. Independent work time for remainder of Study Guide. We will have more work time tomorrow during Social Studies
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due this Friday. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 6-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 7
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 8) - Mini-Lesson: Read Ch. 6 of Number the Stars and continue to collect evidence related to the claims we already have. Group Discussions - Work together to formulate claims (important ideas) about your Book Club novel. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record evidence in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Spelling #7 due TOMORROW
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 8 - due Thursday
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 17 Processing if not turned in yesterday
2. In class: Begin working on the Study Guide. Work as a group on #5-7 to compare/contrast Civilizations and Empires. Independent work time for remainder of Study Guide. We will have more work time tomorrow during Social Studies
3. Homework:
-India Unit Study Guide responses due this Friday. India Unit Test will be Monday, 3/23/15 (Ch. 13-17)
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday, 3/16/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 5-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 6, READING LOG
2. In class: ***March Madness Reading Challenge Team Selections today!*** Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 7) - Group Discussions - Focus on Timeline and Secondary (minor) Characters. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 7 - due tomorrow
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 17 Processing
2. In class: Student-Led Conferences Preparation and Practice. Ms. Leach will assign 2 peers for you to present your Conference Reflections and Activities to. Listen to the comments and suggestions they make afterwards. Ms. Leach will also be discussing overall presentation skills with the whole class.
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 17 Processing (instructions on ISN 122) - due Monday, 3/16/15 - turn in TOMORROW if not already turned in
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-HOMEWORK: Practice your Student-Led Conference at least twice before your conference. Try taking a video or audio recording to critique yourself! Use your peers' comments and suggestions from Monday's class to improve your overall presentation. BRING ALL THE MATERIALS YOU PLAN TO SHARE WITH YOU TO YOUR CONFERENCE!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The BCS-Bees will be having yet another sale during Spring Conferences! This time we will be selling our candles, pins, magnets, hair-clips, lip balm, clay figurines, and cookbooks! We will also be passing out informational materials and spreading the word about saving the bees. In order to make this activity a success, we need students to volunteer at the sale table in the main hallway. If you are interested in signing up, please have your parent email Ms. Leach with the time slot you would like to work. The available times are: Wednesday 5-8 and Thursday 1-4 AND 5-8. Just one hour of your time would be a huge help! Thanks for continuing to help "Save the Bees!"
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 6, READING LOG
2. In class: ***March Madness Reading Challenge Team Selections today!*** Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 7) - Group Discussions - Focus on Timeline and Secondary (minor) Characters. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record in your folder. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 7 - due tomorrow
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 17 Processing
2. In class: Student-Led Conferences Preparation and Practice. Ms. Leach will assign 2 peers for you to present your Conference Reflections and Activities to. Listen to the comments and suggestions they make afterwards. Ms. Leach will also be discussing overall presentation skills with the whole class.
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 17 Processing (instructions on ISN 122) - due Monday, 3/16/15 - turn in TOMORROW if not already turned in
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Friday, March 13, 2015
Friday, 3/13/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 5
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 6) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Close reading of important passages to find any important details you may have missed. Group Discussions - Briefly recap the novel so far. Re-read important passages to talk about significant details you may have missed on your first read-through. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Timeline events and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-READING LOG DUE MONDAY
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 6 - due Monday
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Turn in ISNs for Ms. Leach to check Ch. 17 Reading Notes
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Processing Activity: Create a Website for King Ashoka that details who he was, why he was so important, his four main goals for India, and his edicts. This should be done on blank paper or digitally (your choice!)
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 17 Processing (instructions on ISN 122) - due Monday, 3/16/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Finish Book Club Reading Day 5
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 6) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Close reading of important passages to find any important details you may have missed. Group Discussions - Briefly recap the novel so far. Re-read important passages to talk about significant details you may have missed on your first read-through. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Timeline events and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-READING LOG DUE MONDAY
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 6 - due Monday
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Turn in ISNs for Ms. Leach to check Ch. 17 Reading Notes
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Processing Activity: Create a Website for King Ashoka that details who he was, why he was so important, his four main goals for India, and his edicts. This should be done on blank paper or digitally (your choice!)
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 17 Processing (instructions on ISN 122) - due Monday, 3/16/15
-Current Events Round 3 due 3/23/15-4/22/15 - Check Wiki for your due date
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Thursday, 3-12-15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 5) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus significant details. Group Discussions - focus on all evidence you've gathered so far. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Timeline events and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 5 - due tomorrow
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Language Arts lesson - Analyzing details from Number the Stars to find patterns of evidence. Use these patterns of evidence to construct strong claims. Independent practice with your Book Club novel.
3. Homework:
-None
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 5) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus significant details. Group Discussions - focus on all evidence you've gathered so far. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Timeline events and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Reading Book Club Day 5 - due tomorrow
-Spelling #7 due 3-18-15
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Language Arts lesson - Analyzing details from Number the Stars to find patterns of evidence. Use these patterns of evidence to construct strong claims. Independent practice with your Book Club novel.
3. Homework:
-None
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Wednesday, 3/11/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center check out. Read Aloud of Number the Star Ch. 5-6. This will help prepare you for tomorrow's Book Club lesson.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 17.4 if not completed in class
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Finish creating Billboards for King Ashoka's Edicts. Put billboards on display and analyze each one to determine which of Ashoka's four main goals is being represented. Debrief as a class.
3. Homework:
-None
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(all typed reflection paragraphs should have been completed by Wednesday, 3/11/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center check out. Read Aloud of Number the Star Ch. 5-6. This will help prepare you for tomorrow's Book Club lesson.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 17.4 if not completed in class
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Finish creating Billboards for King Ashoka's Edicts. Put billboards on display and analyze each one to determine which of Ashoka's four main goals is being represented. Debrief as a class.
3. Homework:
-None
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tuesday, 3/10/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(All written paragraphs due tomorrow - Wednesday, March 11th)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish NWEA Reading Testing. Work on Portfolio Reflections if finished early.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 17 Key Content Terms (glossary Definition, definition in your own words, and picture)
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Read 17.4 together as a class and discuss. Complete Reading notes for ISN 17.4. Begin creating Billboards for Kind Ashoka's Edicts. We will continue this activity tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 17.4 if not completed in class
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(All written paragraphs due tomorrow - Wednesday, March 11th)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish NWEA Reading Testing. Work on Portfolio Reflections if finished early.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 17 Key Content Terms (glossary Definition, definition in your own words, and picture)
2. In class: Continue Chapter 17 - Read 17.4 together as a class and discuss. Complete Reading notes for ISN 17.4. Begin creating Billboards for Kind Ashoka's Edicts. We will continue this activity tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 17.4 if not completed in class
Monday, March 9, 2015
Monday, 3/9/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(All written paragraphs due Wednesday, March 11th)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Reading Log, Finish Book Club reading Day 4
2. In class: NWEA Reading Testing. Work on Portfolio Reflections if finished early.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 16 Processing
2. In class: Begin Chapter 17 - Preview Activity in ISN. Read chapter together as a class. Complete ISN 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 in pairs and then check as a class.
3. Homework:
-chapter 17 key Content Terms (glossary Definition, definition in your own words, and picture) due tomorrow
-Portfolio Reflection and Activities to Share for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th (on Wiki)
(All written paragraphs due Wednesday, March 11th)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Reading Log, Finish Book Club reading Day 4
2. In class: NWEA Reading Testing. Work on Portfolio Reflections if finished early.
3. Homework:
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 16 Processing
2. In class: Begin Chapter 17 - Preview Activity in ISN. Read chapter together as a class. Complete ISN 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 in pairs and then check as a class.
3. Homework:
-chapter 17 key Content Terms (glossary Definition, definition in your own words, and picture) due tomorrow
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Thursday, 3/5/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Portfolio Reflection (on Wiki) for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th
(Science, SS, Sci/Lit reflection paragraphs due Monday, 3/9/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 3 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 4) - Group Discussions - focus on Timeline and Setting. Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus on how characters are shaped by the events they live through. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Character Traits about your main character. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 4 Reading if not done in class (due Monday). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 116-117
2. In class: Finish Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Processing Activity on ISN 118.
3. Homework:
-Finish Processing (directions on ISN 118)- Due Monday, 3/9/15
-Portfolio Reflection (on Wiki) for Conferences due IN FULL by Monday, March 16th
(Science, SS, Sci/Lit reflection paragraphs due Monday, 3/9/15)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: Book Club Day 3 Reading
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 4) - Group Discussions - focus on Timeline and Setting. Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus on how characters are shaped by the events they live through. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record Character Traits about your main character. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 4 Reading if not done in class (due Monday). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-March R&E due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 116-117
2. In class: Finish Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Processing Activity on ISN 118.
3. Homework:
-Finish Processing (directions on ISN 118)- Due Monday, 3/9/15
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Wednesday, 3/4/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center - Research Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell. Check out novels. Take Spelling Tests.
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 3 Reading if not done in class (due tomorrow). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-R&Es due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 16 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Plan and perform a short Act-It-Out depicting Siddhartha's discovery of the three sufferings. Finish reading Chapter 16 as a class and complete ISN Reading Notes together on pages 116-117
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 116-117 - due tomorrow
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center - Research Lesson with Mrs. Truesdell. Check out novels. Take Spelling Tests.
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 3 Reading if not done in class (due tomorrow). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-R&Es due 3-30-15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 16 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Plan and perform a short Act-It-Out depicting Siddhartha's discovery of the three sufferings. Finish reading Chapter 16 as a class and complete ISN Reading Notes together on pages 116-117
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 116-117 - due tomorrow
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Tuesday, 3/3/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 3) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus on Historical Events versus Story Events. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record key events on your timeline. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Spelling #6 due TOMORROW
-Finish Book Club DAY 3 Reading if not done in class (due Thursday). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Read about and discuss Prince Siddhartha's birth, life, and discovery of the three sufferings. Plan and perform a short Act-It-Out depicting the celebration of Siddhartha's birth through the viewpoints of various townspeople. Begin working on Chapter 16 Key Content Terms (on lined paper - glossary definition AND definition in your own words).
3. Homework:
-Chapter 16 Key Content Terms - due tomorrow
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 3) - Mini-Lesson using Read-Aloud of "Number the Stars" - Focus on Historical Events versus Story Events. Continue reading your Book Club novel and record key events on your timeline. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Spelling #6 due TOMORROW
-Finish Book Club DAY 3 Reading if not done in class (due Thursday). http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 16 - Hinduism. Read about and discuss Prince Siddhartha's birth, life, and discovery of the three sufferings. Plan and perform a short Act-It-Out depicting the celebration of Siddhartha's birth through the viewpoints of various townspeople. Begin working on Chapter 16 Key Content Terms (on lined paper - glossary definition AND definition in your own words).
3. Homework:
-Chapter 16 Key Content Terms - due tomorrow
Friday, February 27, 2015
Friday, 2/27/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 1) - Set up folders and discuss all resources/assignments. Begin reading your novel with a focus on Setting/Emotional Atmosphere. Record Book Club Reading Log, Setting, and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 1 Reading if not done in class. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-Spelling #6 due next Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 110-111
2. In class: Finish Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Chapter 15 Processing on ISN 112. Short review video.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 112 if not done in class.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your BOOK CLUB MATERIALS (novel, folder, Reader's Notebook).
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (READING DAY 1) - Set up folders and discuss all resources/assignments. Begin reading your novel with a focus on Setting/Emotional Atmosphere. Record Book Club Reading Log, Setting, and Signposts. (Check Book Club Wiki for chapters read).
3. Homework:
-Finish Book Club DAY 1 Reading if not done in class. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Historical+Fiction+Book+Clubs
-Spelling #6 due next Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 110-111
2. In class: Finish Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Chapter 15 Processing on ISN 112. Short review video.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 112 if not done in class.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Thursday, 2/26/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Spelling #6 due next Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Mini Debate regarding which Hindu ideal was most influential to the people of ancient India.
3. Homework:
-ISN 110-111 due tomorrow (if you did not already finish)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Spelling #6 due next Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature - Logs due each Monday
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Mini Debate regarding which Hindu ideal was most influential to the people of ancient India.
3. Homework:
-ISN 110-111 due tomorrow (if you did not already finish)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday, 2/25/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs Preparation - Discuss expectations, brainstorm team rules, meet with Book Club, create Book Club Group Constitution and Book Club name.
3. Homework:
-February R&E due tomorrow
-Spelling #6 due Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook sections 15.6-15.8. Complete ISN 15.6-15.8 and check answers as a class.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 15.6-15.8 if not done in class - due this Friday
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs Preparation - Discuss expectations, brainstorm team rules, meet with Book Club, create Book Club Group Constitution and Book Club name.
3. Homework:
-February R&E due tomorrow
-Spelling #6 due Wednesday, 3/4/15
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook sections 15.6-15.8. Complete ISN 15.6-15.8 and check answers as a class.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 15.6-15.8 if not done in class - due this Friday
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Tuesday, 2/24/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs Preparation - Discuss expectations, brainstorm team rules, meet with Book Club, create Book Club Group Constitution and Book Club name.
3. Homework:
-February R&E due Thursday
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 15 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook pages 162-163. Complete ISN 15.3-15-5 and check answers as a class.
3. Homework:
-none
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log
2. In class: Historical Fiction Book Clubs Preparation - Discuss expectations, brainstorm team rules, meet with Book Club, create Book Club Group Constitution and Book Club name.
3. Homework:
-February R&E due Thursday
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 15 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook pages 162-163. Complete ISN 15.3-15-5 and check answers as a class.
3. Homework:
-none
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday, 2/23/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log
2. In class: Brush up on our Personal Narrative skills by creating an engaging story about break. Complete in Writer's Notebook.
3. Homework:
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook pages 159-161. Complete ISN 107-108. Begin working on Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-Chapter 15 Key Content Terms - Due tomorrow.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log
2. In class: Brush up on our Personal Narrative skills by creating an engaging story about break. Complete in Writer's Notebook.
3. Homework:
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 15 - Hinduism. Read as a class and discuss textbook pages 159-161. Complete ISN 107-108. Begin working on Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-Chapter 15 Key Content Terms - Due tomorrow.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Friday, 2/13/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Final Literary Essay - Printed and Posted
2. In class: Mini Read-A-Thon! Work on your Reading Stamina.
3. Homework:
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature. Reading Log due Monday.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 Test Corrections due today.
2. In class: Mini Read-A-Thon! Work on your Reading Stamina.
3. Homework:
-None :)
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Final Literary Essay - Printed and Posted
2. In class: Mini Read-A-Thon! Work on your Reading Stamina.
3. Homework:
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature. Reading Log due Monday.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 Test Corrections due today.
2. In class: Mini Read-A-Thon! Work on your Reading Stamina.
3. Homework:
-None :)
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Thursday, 2/12/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Continue Grammar Lessons and Practice. Silent Reading. Finish Setting/Emotional Atmosphere Lesson from Tuesday.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 ISN notes should be perfected by today.
2. In class: Chapter 13/14 Test Corrections - Correct all wrong answers and write 1-2 sentences for each explaining why this is the correct answer and why you made your mistake.
3. Homework:
-Test Corrections DUE TOMORROW
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Continue Grammar Lessons and Practice. Silent Reading. Finish Setting/Emotional Atmosphere Lesson from Tuesday.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 ISN notes should be perfected by today.
2. In class: Chapter 13/14 Test Corrections - Correct all wrong answers and write 1-2 sentences for each explaining why this is the correct answer and why you made your mistake.
3. Homework:
-Test Corrections DUE TOMORROW
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Wednesday, 2/11/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Media Center Check-out. Continue Grammar Lessons and Practice.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 ISN notes should be perfected by today.
2. In class: Chapter 13/14 Test - Open Note/Open ISN
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Media Center Check-out. Continue Grammar Lessons and Practice.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13/14 ISN notes should be perfected by today.
2. In class: Chapter 13/14 Test - Open Note/Open ISN
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Tuesday, 2/10/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Book Club Preparation - Physical Setting versus Emotional Atmosphere.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Read together to discover the truth behind each of the artifacts we made predictions about last week. Record your notes in ISN 102-106. Discuss whether or not your predictions were accurate. NOTE: We also had a class discussion about ensuring that our ISN notes are our very best work. These will be very important, so class time was given to perfect them as needed.
3. Homework:
-Ensure that all Chapter 13/14 ISN notes are perfected - due tomorrow.
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: none
2. In class: Book Club Preparation - Physical Setting versus Emotional Atmosphere.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Read together to discover the truth behind each of the artifacts we made predictions about last week. Record your notes in ISN 102-106. Discuss whether or not your predictions were accurate. NOTE: We also had a class discussion about ensuring that our ISN notes are our very best work. These will be very important, so class time was given to perfect them as needed.
3. Homework:
-Ensure that all Chapter 13/14 ISN notes are perfected - due tomorrow.
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Monday, February 9, 2015
Monday, 2/9/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log for 2/2/15-2/8/15
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Continue typing and revising in the computer lab. This was the last day for in-class typing work. All remaining Literary Essay revisions and typing should be done at home. If you need further one-on-one help with your Literary Essay, Ms. Leach is available during lunch this Wednesday.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Read together to discover the truth behind each of the artifacts we made predictions about last week. Record your notes in ISN 102-106. Discuss whether or not your predictions were accurate. We will continue this activity tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reading Log for 2/2/15-2/8/15
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Continue typing and revising in the computer lab. This was the last day for in-class typing work. All remaining Literary Essay revisions and typing should be done at home. If you need further one-on-one help with your Literary Essay, Ms. Leach is available during lunch this Wednesday.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Final Literary Essay - typed, printed, posted to Wiki. (Be sure to also complete the Author Revisions Checklist in your packet and grade yourself using the attached Rubric)
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Read together to discover the truth behind each of the artifacts we made predictions about last week. Record your notes in ISN 102-106. Discuss whether or not your predictions were accurate. We will continue this activity tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Friday, February 6, 2015
Friday, 2/6/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Today is an Early Dismissal for all BCS students. School will end at 3:00pm in order for BCS staff and families to attend Karen Fitzgerald's memorial service. For parents/guardians who cannot pick up their child at 3:00 PM and need child care from 3:00-4:10 p.m. (when bus transportation will run as normal), please fill out the information on the Early Dismissal form and return to the school office by Friday at 8:30 a.m. All students registered shall report to room 202 at 3:00 p.m. There is no cost for this early dismissal child care. Kids’ Club will run as scheduled from 4:10-6:00 p.m. for registered students. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact BCS CSO, Cindy Balicki, via email at cb15bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us or call 248-203-4448.
(The Early Dismissal Child Care Registration Form was sent home on Wednesday with your child, but can also be found at bsconline.info).
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Revised Rough Draft - ready to type :)
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Typing and revising in the Computer Lab. We will continue this on Monday.
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: WEEKLY READING LOG WITH SIGNATURES
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today was an altered schedule, so we did not have Social Studies. We will continue exploring Mohenjodero on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Today is an Early Dismissal for all BCS students. School will end at 3:00pm in order for BCS staff and families to attend Karen Fitzgerald's memorial service. For parents/guardians who cannot pick up their child at 3:00 PM and need child care from 3:00-4:10 p.m. (when bus transportation will run as normal), please fill out the information on the Early Dismissal form and return to the school office by Friday at 8:30 a.m. All students registered shall report to room 202 at 3:00 p.m. There is no cost for this early dismissal child care. Kids’ Club will run as scheduled from 4:10-6:00 p.m. for registered students. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact BCS CSO, Cindy Balicki, via email at cb15bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us or call 248-203-4448.
(The Early Dismissal Child Care Registration Form was sent home on Wednesday with your child, but can also be found at bsconline.info).
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Revised Rough Draft - ready to type :)
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Typing and revising in the Computer Lab. We will continue this on Monday.
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: WEEKLY READING LOG WITH SIGNATURES
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today was an altered schedule, so we did not have Social Studies. We will continue exploring Mohenjodero on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Thursday, 2/5/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Tomorrow (Friday, 2/6/15) is an Early Dismissal for all BCS students. School will end at 3:00pm in order for BCS staff and families to attend Karen Fitzgerald's memorial service. For parents/guardians who cannot pick up their child at 3:00 PM and need child care from 3:00-4:10 p.m. (when bus transportation will run as normal), please fill out the information on the Early Dismissal form and return to the school office by Friday at 8:30 a.m. All students registered shall report to room 202 at 3:00 p.m. There is no cost for this early dismissal child care. Kids’ Club will run as scheduled from 4:10-6:00 p.m. for registered students. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact BCS CSO, Cindy Balicki, via email at cb15bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us or call 248-203-4448.
(The Early Dismissal Child Care Registration Form was sent home on Wednesday with your child, but can also be found at bsconline.info).
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Transitional Phrases and Literary Language. Learn how to transform "boring" transitional phrases in to ones that truly help your essay flow. Spice things up with Literary Language, as well. Complete a Peer Revisions checklist for at least one classmate, spending no less than 20 minutes reading, revising, and commenting on their essay.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Revised Literary Essay (still in rough draft packet)
We will begin typing these tomorrow in class.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: (Ch. 14 Key Content Terms were due yesterday)
2. In class: Continue Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Complete numbers 1&2 for each artifact in ISN pages 102-106. You are making predictions for each artifact and answering the question, "What was this item used for in daily life?" The mysteries behind these artifacts will be revealed tomorrow!
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Tomorrow (Friday, 2/6/15) is an Early Dismissal for all BCS students. School will end at 3:00pm in order for BCS staff and families to attend Karen Fitzgerald's memorial service. For parents/guardians who cannot pick up their child at 3:00 PM and need child care from 3:00-4:10 p.m. (when bus transportation will run as normal), please fill out the information on the Early Dismissal form and return to the school office by Friday at 8:30 a.m. All students registered shall report to room 202 at 3:00 p.m. There is no cost for this early dismissal child care. Kids’ Club will run as scheduled from 4:10-6:00 p.m. for registered students. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact BCS CSO, Cindy Balicki, via email at cb15bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us or call 248-203-4448.
(The Early Dismissal Child Care Registration Form was sent home on Wednesday with your child, but can also be found at bsconline.info).
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Transitional Phrases and Literary Language. Learn how to transform "boring" transitional phrases in to ones that truly help your essay flow. Spice things up with Literary Language, as well. Complete a Peer Revisions checklist for at least one classmate, spending no less than 20 minutes reading, revising, and commenting on their essay.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Revised Literary Essay (still in rough draft packet)
We will begin typing these tomorrow in class.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: (Ch. 14 Key Content Terms were due yesterday)
2. In class: Continue Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Complete numbers 1&2 for each artifact in ISN pages 102-106. You are making predictions for each artifact and answering the question, "What was this item used for in daily life?" The mysteries behind these artifacts will be revealed tomorrow!
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday, 1/30/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Birbery Book Club - Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Introductory Paragraph, Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature.
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Conclusion Paragraph. Dissect mentor texts' Conclusions to see what components they have: Restated Claim, Summary of Evidence, Significance of the Theme for YOU PERSONALLY and the REAL WORLD. Read Ms. Leach's example for Poppy. Highlight each "section" of this paragraph to make sure it contains all three of the required parts. Apply this practice to your own Literary Essay by writing a rough draft of your Conclusion Paragraph in the rough draft packet following the guidelines we discussed (finish this for homework).
Continue working on new grammar lessons/practice (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Conclusion Paragraph (if you didn't finish in class).
-DUE MONDAY: Reading Log turn in
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Preview ISN 101. Read sections 14.1 and 14.2 and discuss. Begin work on Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Chapter 14 Key Content Terms
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Birbery Book Club - Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Introductory Paragraph, Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature.
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Conclusion Paragraph. Dissect mentor texts' Conclusions to see what components they have: Restated Claim, Summary of Evidence, Significance of the Theme for YOU PERSONALLY and the REAL WORLD. Read Ms. Leach's example for Poppy. Highlight each "section" of this paragraph to make sure it contains all three of the required parts. Apply this practice to your own Literary Essay by writing a rough draft of your Conclusion Paragraph in the rough draft packet following the guidelines we discussed (finish this for homework).
Continue working on new grammar lessons/practice (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Conclusion Paragraph (if you didn't finish in class).
-DUE MONDAY: Reading Log turn in
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro. Preview ISN 101. Read sections 14.1 and 14.2 and discuss. Begin work on Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY: Chapter 14 Key Content Terms
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Thursday, 1/29/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Birbery Book Club - Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Introductory Paragraph. Dissect mentor texts' intros to see what components they have: Related "real-world" information, brief summary, and claim. Read Ms. Leach's example from Poppy. Highlight each "section" of this paragraph to make sure it contains all three of the required parts. Discuss why the summary is so brief and why it only focuses on specific portions of the story. Apply this practice to your own Literary Essay by writing a rough draft of your Introductory Paragraph in the rough draft packet following the guidelines we discussed (finish this for homework).
Continue working on new grammar lessons/practice (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Introductory Paragraph (if you didn't finish in class).
-DUE TOMORROW: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Settlement Activity in groups. Begin working on ISN 98, including Processing paragraph on separate piece of paper. Finish for homework.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Finish ISN 98, including Processing paragraph
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Birbery Book Club - Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Introductory Paragraph. Dissect mentor texts' intros to see what components they have: Related "real-world" information, brief summary, and claim. Read Ms. Leach's example from Poppy. Highlight each "section" of this paragraph to make sure it contains all three of the required parts. Discuss why the summary is so brief and why it only focuses on specific portions of the story. Apply this practice to your own Literary Essay by writing a rough draft of your Introductory Paragraph in the rough draft packet following the guidelines we discussed (finish this for homework).
Continue working on new grammar lessons/practice (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Introductory Paragraph (if you didn't finish in class).
-DUE TOMORROW: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature.
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Settlement Activity in groups. Begin working on ISN 98, including Processing paragraph on separate piece of paper. Finish for homework.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Finish ISN 98, including Processing paragraph
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Special Announcement Regarding Birbery!
6th Graders:
The first Birbery bookclub will be held this coming Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center. Early that morning, the Newbery Award winner and honor books for 2015 will be announced. We will watch the recorded webcast of the announcement and learn what’s been chosen, then discuss! Remember – you need to attend at least two bookclubs to qualify for a chance to be on the committee. Hope to see you there!
The first Birbery bookclub will be held this coming Monday, February 2, during your recess period in the Media Center. Early that morning, the Newbery Award winner and honor books for 2015 will be announced. We will watch the recorded webcast of the announcement and learn what’s been chosen, then discuss! Remember – you need to attend at least two bookclubs to qualify for a chance to be on the committee. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, 1/28/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center Check-out. Work on revising your 3 body paragraphs using Ms. Leach's comments and suggestions. Begin new grammar practice in class (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Revised Literary Essay Body Paragraphs using Ms. Leach's comments.
-DUE FRIDAY: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature - okay to turn this in early!
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Read Textbook 136-142 about the Geographical Features of India out loud as a class. As we read, we will pause to take notes on ISN 96-97 with partners and as a class. Tomorrow we will be using these notes for the Settlement Activity.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center Check-out. Work on revising your 3 body paragraphs using Ms. Leach's comments and suggestions. Begin new grammar practice in class (not homework).
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Revised Literary Essay Body Paragraphs using Ms. Leach's comments.
-DUE FRIDAY: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature - okay to turn this in early!
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 13 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Read Textbook 136-142 about the Geographical Features of India out loud as a class. As we read, we will pause to take notes on ISN 96-97 with partners and as a class. Tomorrow we will be using these notes for the Settlement Activity.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Tuesday, 1/27/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Body Paragraphs with Reasoning added
2. In class: Partner Revision work on three paragraphs with Reasoning that were due today. Follow Ms. Leach's steps to work together to edit/change these paragraphs as needed. Turn these in to Ms. Leach - she will be revising these and returning them on Thursday. ALSO: Book Talks for new Historical Fiction Book Club novels in the Media Center. You received an order form / selection sheet today.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature - okay to turn this in early!
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Unit 2 Timeline Challenge - ISN 89-90. Check answers as a class and discuss. Begin working on Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Complete Preview in ISN 95. Read textbook 135 as a class and discuss.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 13 Key Content Terms due tomorrow
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Body Paragraphs with Reasoning added
2. In class: Partner Revision work on three paragraphs with Reasoning that were due today. Follow Ms. Leach's steps to work together to edit/change these paragraphs as needed. Turn these in to Ms. Leach - she will be revising these and returning them on Thursday. ALSO: Book Talks for new Historical Fiction Book Club novels in the Media Center. You received an order form / selection sheet today.
3. Homework:
-DUE FRIDAY: Book Club Selection Sheet with parent signature - okay to turn this in early!
-Every night: Read 30 minutes and complete READING LOG with parent signature
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Unit 2 Timeline Challenge - ISN 89-90. Check answers as a class and discuss. Begin working on Chapter 13: Geography and Early Settlement of India. Complete Preview in ISN 95. Read textbook 135 as a class and discuss.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 13 Key Content Terms due tomorrow
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Friday, January 23, 2015
Friday, 1/23/15
Today was our Gravity Cruisers Final Event! It was a blast :) Please check yesterday's blog post below for all homework info for this weekend.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Thursday, 1/22/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Tomorrow (Friday) is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Body Paragraphs with Evidence and Elaboration
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Reasoning. Partner Revision work on three paragraphs with Evidence and Elaboration that were due today. Follow Ms. Leach's steps to work together to edit/change these paragraphs as needed. Mini-lesson and Discussion on Reasoning. Use the mentor literary essay examples to see how authors include Reasoning to connect their evidence back to their claim. Begin working on the Reasoning sentences to add to the end of each of your body paragraphs.
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY, 1/26/15: 3 Body Completed Paragraphs with Reasoning added at the end of each - This should all be done on in the "Literary Essay Rough Draft Packet" you received today. Don't forget to copy down the Evidence and Elaboration you already wrote and revised as well.
-DUE MONDAY, 1/26/15: January R&E
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Unit 3 Geography Challenge - ISN 92-94. Check as a class and discuss.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Tomorrow (Friday) is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Body Paragraphs with Evidence and Elaboration
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Reasoning. Partner Revision work on three paragraphs with Evidence and Elaboration that were due today. Follow Ms. Leach's steps to work together to edit/change these paragraphs as needed. Mini-lesson and Discussion on Reasoning. Use the mentor literary essay examples to see how authors include Reasoning to connect their evidence back to their claim. Begin working on the Reasoning sentences to add to the end of each of your body paragraphs.
3. Homework:
-DUE MONDAY, 1/26/15: 3 Body Completed Paragraphs with Reasoning added at the end of each - This should all be done on in the "Literary Essay Rough Draft Packet" you received today. Don't forget to copy down the Evidence and Elaboration you already wrote and revised as well.
-DUE MONDAY, 1/26/15: January R&E
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Unit 3 Geography Challenge - ISN 92-94. Check as a class and discuss.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wednesday, 1/21/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-This Friday is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling #5
2. In class: Media Center - Spelling Tests and CultureGrams Scavenger Hunt :)
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: 3 body paragraphs that include one piece of evidence each. Be sure to include the general idea of the evidence as the first sentence for each paragraph, and then add a few sentences of elaboration to each piece of evidence (details from the story). This should all be done on the "Elaboration" page of your Writer's Notebook that we started today.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Unit 3 Geography Challenge - ISN 92-94. We will finish tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-This Friday is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling #5
2. In class: Media Center - Spelling Tests and CultureGrams Scavenger Hunt :)
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: 3 body paragraphs that include one piece of evidence each. Be sure to include the general idea of the evidence as the first sentence for each paragraph, and then add a few sentences of elaboration to each piece of evidence (details from the story). This should all be done on the "Elaboration" page of your Writer's Notebook that we started today.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Unit 3 Geography Challenge - ISN 92-94. We will finish tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Tuesday, 1/20/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-This Friday is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Pieces of Evidence for Literary Essay
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Elaborating on Evidence. Partner work on three pieces of evidence that were due today. Work together to edit/change pieces of evidence as needed. Class discussion on what it means to elaborate. Use the mentor literary essay examples to see how authors elaborate on evidence by providing specific details from the story. Explain the difference between paraphrasing and quoting. Begin working on your body paragraphs - start with the general idea for each piece of evidence and then elaborate using details from the story.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Spelling #5
-DUE THURSDAY: 3 body paragraphs that each include one piece of evidence with elaboration. Be sure to include the general idea of the evidence as the first sentence for each paragraph, and then add a few sentences of elaboration to each piece of evidence (details from the story). This should all be done on the "Elaboration" page of your Writer's Notebook that we started today.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Signed Chapter 11&12 Study Guide
2. In class: Chapter 11&12 Test
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-This Friday is the end of the quarter. It will be a half day and school will end at 11:30am
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 3 Pieces of Evidence for Literary Essay
2. In class: Literary Essay Unit - Elaborating on Evidence. Partner work on three pieces of evidence that were due today. Work together to edit/change pieces of evidence as needed. Class discussion on what it means to elaborate. Use the mentor literary essay examples to see how authors elaborate on evidence by providing specific details from the story. Explain the difference between paraphrasing and quoting. Begin working on your body paragraphs - start with the general idea for each piece of evidence and then elaborate using details from the story.
3. Homework:
-DUE TOMORROW: Spelling #5
-DUE THURSDAY: 3 body paragraphs that each include one piece of evidence with elaboration. Be sure to include the general idea of the evidence as the first sentence for each paragraph, and then add a few sentences of elaboration to each piece of evidence (details from the story). This should all be done on the "Elaboration" page of your Writer's Notebook that we started today.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Signed Chapter 11&12 Study Guide
2. In class: Chapter 11&12 Test
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Friday, January 16, 2015
Friday, 1/16/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue our Literary Essay Unit - Evidence. Discuss what evidence really is and how we can find evidence from Wonder for our Literary Essays. Brainstorm and record at least three pieces of evidence for your theme. Share around the class to ensure everyone is happy with their pieces of evidence.
3. Homework:
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-Come to class Monday with your 3 pieces of evidence written in your Writer's Notebook.
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Completed Study Guide - Ms. Leach checked to see that you finished but did not collect.
2. In class: As a class, check the answers to the Chapter 11/12 Test Study Guide.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 11&12 SIGNED Study Guide due Tuesday, 1/20/15
-The Chapter 11&12 Test is Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue our Literary Essay Unit - Evidence. Discuss what evidence really is and how we can find evidence from Wonder for our Literary Essays. Brainstorm and record at least three pieces of evidence for your theme. Share around the class to ensure everyone is happy with their pieces of evidence.
3. Homework:
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-Come to class Monday with your 3 pieces of evidence written in your Writer's Notebook.
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Completed Study Guide - Ms. Leach checked to see that you finished but did not collect.
2. In class: As a class, check the answers to the Chapter 11/12 Test Study Guide.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 11&12 SIGNED Study Guide due Tuesday, 1/20/15
-The Chapter 11&12 Test is Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Thursday, 1/15/14
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reader's Notebook check-in today.
2. In class: Continue our Literary Essay Unit - Explore the themes from Wonder and select one for your Literary Essay's claim. Share around to ensure that everyone has a theme/claim they are comfortable with.
3. Homework:
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 84-87 if not already finished yesterday.
2. In class: Finish Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Watch a review video and take notes. Begin working on the Chapter 11/12 Test Study Guide. This should be finished for homework so that we can go over the answers as a class tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Finish Chapter 11&12 Study Guide - due TOMORROW
-The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Reader's Notebook check-in today.
2. In class: Continue our Literary Essay Unit - Explore the themes from Wonder and select one for your Literary Essay's claim. Share around to ensure that everyone has a theme/claim they are comfortable with.
3. Homework:
-READ for 40 Book Challenge - 30 minutes every night
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 84-87 if not already finished yesterday.
2. In class: Finish Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Watch a review video and take notes. Begin working on the Chapter 11/12 Test Study Guide. This should be finished for homework so that we can go over the answers as a class tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Finish Chapter 11&12 Study Guide - due TOMORROW
-The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Wednesday, 1/14/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center checkout. Mini-lesson and scavenger hunt with Mrs. Truesdell focusing on research for Current Events News Reports.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Continue working on Reading Notes on ISN 84-87. Check these together to be sure your answers are correct.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 84-87 if you did not finish in class - due tomorrow.
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Media Center checkout. Mini-lesson and scavenger hunt with Mrs. Truesdell focusing on research for Current Events News Reports.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-Spelling #5 due Wednesday, 1/21/15
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Continue working on Reading Notes on ISN 84-87. Check these together to be sure your answers are correct.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 84-87 if you did not finish in class - due tomorrow.
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Tuesday, 1/13/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Literary Essay unit. Analyze the outline of Literary Essays using the mentor texts. Begin thinking about what THEME you will focus on for your own Literary Essay.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 12 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Participate in the "Preserve and Pass Along" activity. Read 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 as a class. Begin working on Reading Notes on ISN 84-87. We will continue to work on these in class tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Continue Literary Essay unit. Analyze the outline of Literary Essays using the mentor texts. Begin thinking about what THEME you will focus on for your own Literary Essay.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 12 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Continue Chapter 12 - World Religions: Judaism. Participate in the "Preserve and Pass Along" activity. Read 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 as a class. Begin working on Reading Notes on ISN 84-87. We will continue to work on these in class tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events News Report Presentation due 1/21/15-2/12/15 - Check the Social Studies Wiki page for more information. http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test will be Tuesday, 1/20/15
Monday, January 12, 2015
Monday, 1/12/15
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Literary Essay unit. Analyze the components of a literary essay (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Synthesis). Read "Baseball Saved Us" and dissect a literary essay based on this short story.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 12 - Learning About World Religions: Judaism. Complete Preview on ISN 83. Read 12.1 on page 121 of textbook as a class and discuss. Begin working on Chapter 12 Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-Chapter 12 Key Content Terms due tomorrow.
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 1/20/15
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Literary Essay unit. Analyze the components of a literary essay (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Synthesis). Read "Baseball Saved Us" and dissect a literary essay based on this short story.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in this week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 12 - Learning About World Religions: Judaism. Complete Preview on ISN 83. Read 12.1 on page 121 of textbook as a class and discuss. Begin working on Chapter 12 Key Content Terms
3. Homework:
-Chapter 12 Key Content Terms due tomorrow.
NOTE: The Chapter 11&12 Test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 1/20/15
Friday, January 9, 2015
Friday, 1/9/15
I am very glad to be back and feeling much better today! Thank you for your flexibility while I was out!
-Ms. Leach
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: 6th graders had the opportunity to observe the school wide spelling bee this morning. 5th graders continued to work on their notes for theories, evidence, and signposts about their silent reading books.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in next week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Chapter 11 - The Origins of Judaism.
3. Homework:
-ISN pages 78-81 should have been completed in class over the past three days. These are due Monday if you did not finish.
-Ms. Leach
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: 6th graders had the opportunity to observe the school wide spelling bee this morning. 5th graders continued to work on their notes for theories, evidence, and signposts about their silent reading books.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook. Ms. Leach will be checking Reader's Notebooks in next week to see how much progress you've made.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Finish Chapter 11 - The Origins of Judaism.
3. Homework:
-ISN pages 78-81 should have been completed in class over the past three days. These are due Monday if you did not finish.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Monday, 1/5/15
Welcome back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful winter vacation! We are excited to start the new year!
Homeroom/Announcements
-CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TOMORROW!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Update 40 Book Challenge pages. Write a small moment story about your winter vacation. Share small moment stories with the class.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 11 - The Origins of Judaism. Complete Preview in ISN (page77). Read page 111 in textbook as a class and discuss. Begin working on Key Content Terms for chapter 11.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 11 Key Content Terms due tomorrow
Homeroom/Announcements
-CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TOMORROW!
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Update 40 Book Challenge pages. Write a small moment story about your winter vacation. Share small moment stories with the class.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
-January R&E due 1/26/15
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Begin Chapter 11 - The Origins of Judaism. Complete Preview in ISN (page77). Read page 111 in textbook as a class and discuss. Begin working on Key Content Terms for chapter 11.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 11 Key Content Terms due tomorrow
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