1. ELA Week of 1/22/18
Mrs. Weaver

2. Monday bell ringer
On your bell ringer page write the errors correctly. You should have 10! Don’t forget your name on the paper. Leave at the center of your team for me to check.
In January 1929, Dorothy Eustis established The Seeing Eye, the first American training school for dogs' and there blind owner's. An experienced breeder, Eustis had already trained german shepherds to serve army and police units across Europe. Soon Dorothy started a school in Germany that trained dogs to assist blind veterans she new they could be used to aid others too. The schools first canine helper was appropriately name buddy!
Work on your autobiography when you are finished. Please turn in the autobiography if finished.

3. Answer
In January 1929, Dorothy Eustis established The Seeing Eye, the first American training school for dogs and their blind owners. An experienced breeder, Eustis had already trained German shepherds to serve army and police units across Europe. Soon Dorothy started a school in Germany that trained dogs to assist blind veterans. She knew they could be used to aid others too. The school's first canine helper was appropriately named Buddy.

4. Tone, mood, and setting
Click here for the lesson! Quiz #1-10. Write your name on the test and place at the center of your team. This is a formative. Check that you answered all questions. Finish your autobiography or read a book when you are finished.

5. Close reader 1. Pg. 88-90 As you read:
Follow the close read directions on pg. 88
Define the vocabulary in the margins on pg. 89 and 90
*Discuss the discussion questions with your team.
-Work on your autobiography if you finish early. Please turn in the autobiography.

6. Close reader 1. Pg. 91-94 As you read:
Follow the close read directions on pg. 91 and 92.
Define the vocabulary in the margins on pg. 91, 93, and 94.
*Discuss the discussion questions with your team.
-Work on your autobiography if you finish early. Please turn in the autobiography.

7. Author’s purpose
What was the author’s purpose of writing the biography? What was the author’s purpose of writing the autobiography? What was the difference between the focuses of the biography and autobiography?

8. TUESDAY BELL RINGER
Answer the following on your bell ringer page. Use the context clues for the underlined word:
Sophia organized a surprise vacation for her husband, Phil. She chose Italy as their destination. When her husband saw their hotel, he said, “This place is exquisite. Every surface shines!” Sophia flashed a broad smile. “That smile is exquisite, too,” Phil said.
What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you.
A. Expensive B. Beautiful
C. Tidy D. Chaotic
Finish your autobiography, then read a book.

9. Who was Paul revere?
Watch the video!

10. Vocabulary pg. 8
Skim he poem and underline or highlight the vocabulary words found on the sheet. (stanza)
We will read the poem together stopping to discuss the vocabulary.
You will identify lines in the poem that helped you determine the meaning of the word and sketch a picture to represent the word.

11. Tone, mood, and plot
We will read the poem and record words or phrases in the box to support the setting, characters, and plot.
You will draw a picture to represent what you visualize as you read.
You will answer the questions about tone and mood when finished.

12. WEDNESDAY BELL RINGER Answer the following on your bell ringer page.
Rudy was determined to plant her garden in one afternoon. She had chosen to start with eight vegetables. She was diligent, stopping only to drink water. By dinnertime, she was finished. She told her family that in a few weeks, they’d be eating vegetables grown in their backyard.
What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you.
A. Persistent B. Tidy
C. Tired D. Expensive
Work on incomplete work, then read a book when finished.

13. Review tone and mood
Review quiz from Monday! Pg. 24 and 25

14. AUDIO OF MIDNIGHT RIDE BY PAUL REVERE
Listen here! How does the audio change the tone and mood? What was the mood/tone?

15. Analyze the illustration
You will write a line/stanza from the poem to support each illustration. Note what part of the plot the image represents.
Let’s look at the example together!
Pg. 288

16. “fate of a nation was riding that night”
Pg. 288 1 2
Study the illustrations.
What does each illustration portray?
Cite specific lines from the poem to support what the illustrations portray in regards to characters, setting, and plot.
For example:
Illustration 1 – setting
Stanza 2
line 9 “Of the North Church tower…” 3 4 6 5 7

17. Paul revere’s ride
You will read the poem a second time, answering the questions as your read. These will be taken for a grade. I will collect this.
Finish completing the organizers from yesterday, including the pictures. I will collect these.
Finish the image page from last block. I will collect this.
Finish your autobiography (turn in) then read a book.

18. Thursday bell ringer Use context clues to define the underlined word:
Answer the following on your bell ringer page.
Use context clues to define the underlined word:
Tim was preparing to leave for summer camp. For the camper’s safety, the camp had to urge all campers to get certain shots, so Tim went to the doctor. He also had to buy a sleeping bag and some mosquito spray.
What does the underlined word mean? Underline a context clue that helped you.
A. Suggest B. Trick
C. Ask D. Force
Work on incomplete classwork then read a book.

19. Comprehension test
OPEN BOOK - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere pg *Review personification and rhythm.
Remember to go back in the book and use your test strategies.
For the written response remember to: Restate the question, answer the question, use details/evidence from the text, and proper conventions such as capitals, periods, and spelling!
When finished:
Finish your autobiography and turn in.
Read a book if all of the above is done. D.E.A.R. TIME

20. Have out your book for quarter 3 and begin reading!!!
DEAR TIME
Have out your book for quarter 3 and begin reading!!!
Remember:
I must approve the book.
You are excepted to finish the book before the end of the quarter.
You will have a book report on the book on February 28th.
*Remediation tickets see me! If you have a ‘M’ in the gradebook see me!

21. FRIDAY BELL Ringer
On your bell ringer page, using one of the words included in our bell ringers this week, write a sentence to show me you know the meaning of at least 1 of these words. (You can write a sentence for each at 1 extra point per correct sentence.) You must have a complete sentence with proper conventions.
Exquisite (adjective)
Diligent (adjective)
Urge (verb)
READ A BOOK WHEN DONE.

22. What do fish have to do with anything? Close reader pg. 69 - 84
How do characters change?
What is revealed about characters through their actions and dialogue?
What does the sightless fish symbolize?

23. 7th period - PEP RALLY 2PM-3pm
Leave backpacks in the classroom!

24. 4th/8th period - DEAR TIME
Have out your book for quarter 3 and begin reading!!!
Remember:
You are expected to finish the book before the end of the quarter.
You will have a book report on the book on February 28th, this will be completed in class.