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
Monday, March 30, 2015
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
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