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
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