1. TEK: write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions ELPS: 5B- write using newly acquired basic vocabulary and content-based grade-level vocabulary Write in cursive what this Idiom means. “A Blessing In Disguise” Something good that isn't recognized at first. Our teacher grading our SARs so tough is really a blessing in disguise and we will be grateful when STAAR Test rolls around! Friday October 3 {TEK: 18; ELPS: 1E}

2. TSW use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in a formal setting. I have graded your homework assignment from Wednesday- “The Pie” Theme Sentence. If you got a √- or an X; you have the option of re-do to pass. Get it back to me today. Friday October 3 {TEK: 18; ELPS: 1E} TEK: write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions ELPS: 5B- write using newly acquired basic vocabulary and content-based grade-level vocabulary

3. TSW close read a short story for the second time marking the author’s use of figurative language that contributes to tone, allusion, characterization, and diction. Write this SAR to the same question in your journal underneath yours. After writing it, highlight the assertion green, the text evidence yellow and the explanation blue. Friday October 3 TEK: analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain a situation ELPS: demonstrate comprehension and expand reading skills by employing analytical skills

4. TSW close read a short story for the second time marking the author’s use of figurative language that contributes to tone, allusion, characterization, and diction. In order to promote a positive environment, we as that you please share some ground rules: Rockets don’t boo. We stay in the bleachers. Clothing stays on. The pep rally schedule is as follows: 1 st 8:35-9:25 50 minutes 2 nd 9:30-10:15 45 minutes 3 rd 10:20-11:05 45 minutes 4 th A 11:10-11:40 B 11:40-12:10 C 12:10-12:40 D 12:40-1:10 5 th 1:15-2:00 45 minutes 6 th 2:05-2:50 45 minutes 7 th 2:55-3:45 50 minutes Pep Rally 3:45-4:15 Friday October 3 TEK: analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain a situation ELPS: demonstrate comprehension and expand reading skills by employing analytical skills

5. Friday October 3 Advisory Period You must have prior written approval from a teacher before I let you leave Advisory Class. If you are failing my class, or do not have my assignments completed, you will not go anywhere! READ OR DO HOMEWORK! STAY QUIET! I will need Handbook Forms, Federal Forms, GT Forms

6. TSW use the STAAR Rubric to revise and edit a short answer response. 1.Add to your journal the chart below. This is how your short answer responses will be scored and graded. TEK: 7- [ELPS: 1H- Monday September 22 TEK: 7- author’s use of sensory language} [ELPS: 1H- develop and expand repertoire of learning strategies; 4J- demonstrate English comprehension and expand reading Score PointGrade 3100 2+90 288 2-85 1+69 165 1-60 050 Nothing0