1. Dr. Harper’s Plans and Agendas Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills November 13 – 16, 2012 Monday: November 12 th is Veteran Holiday

2. November Planning Calendar SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 123 4 Social Studies: Chapter 3:3 Sumerian Achieve- ments 5 ELA: Fiction/Non -Fiction & The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln 6 Detentions 7 Detentions 8 Detentions 9 Fundraiser assembly (2 nd period) 10 11 Veteran’s Day 12 No school in honor of Veteran’s Day 1314151617 1819 Fall Vacation Week 2021222324 252627282930

3. Language Arts Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain what I’ve read and give examples from the text. (Supporting citations, RD 2.7). Return graded papers… Idiom of the Day: ◦ Between the Lines – what is implied (not stated) in writing or in speech. Context Clues Sentence: Reading between the lines of the assignment’s directions helped me to realize the work would be a challenge for my brain!

4. Language Arts, p. 2 Tuesday, November13, 2012 Review quiz of idioms #1-4: ◦ All ears ◦ Arm and a leg ◦ Back to the drawing board ◦ Barking up the wrong tree Writing Prompt: Today is “Mom & Dad’s Day.” Take some time to write a letter and/or poem to your mom and dad. You may also want to write a letter or poem for someone else who is important to you. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=532444

5. Language Arts, p. 3 Tuesday, November13, 2012 Proofreading Sentences: 36. a. during part of the marrage seramony, Lan and Trung praid to there ansesters b. can you proove that her was telling the trueth Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

6. Language Arts, p. 3 Tuesday, November13, 2012 Target Learning Instruction: Complete KWHL Chart on The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln. Guided reading (audio CD): The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln, pp. 331- 334. ◦ Numbered Heads Together (questions on slides 6-8): ◦ Individuals in table groups number off so every student has a number. ◦ Two minutes for groups to put heads together for discussion questions. ◦ Dice rolled—student with number on dice stands. ◦ First student standing to answer question earns 2 table points. ◦ Groups exhibiting collaborative, productive, and positive behavior receive 5 bonus points. ◦ Five (5) points awarded for each correct first-time response. Two (2) points for successful expansion of first-time response by other table groups. ◦ Group with highest point total receives two (2) tickets each for the Treasure Chest drawing.

7. Questions for Numbered Heads Together The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln, pp. 331-334 1. In paragraph 3, p. 331, what does Lincoln’s response to being called “two-faced” reveal about him? 2. After discussing the daguerreotype on p. 332, how would life be today without cameras? 3. What does the fourth (4 th ) paragraph on p. 332 tell us about Lincoln’s character? How does the author make this trait of Lincoln’s seem believable?

8. Questions for Numbered Heads Together The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln, pp. 331-334 4. What do the regional terms or expressions, “howdy” and “stay a spell” used on p. 333 mean? 5. Why does the author misspell education (eddication) and learned (larned) on p. 333. 6. Lincoln’s critics referred to him as a “stupid baboon.” What does this metaphor mean?

9. Social Studies Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain why a story like The Sumerian Flood Story would be told over and over again in history. Return graded papers. Check Assessment Questions, p. 71(period 1 did not complete due to assembly). Chapter 3: 3 Study Guide (period 1 did not complete due to assembly). Independent Reading: The Sumerian Flood Story. Think/pair/share ◦ Explain why Utnapishtim sits down and cries. ◦ The writer compares the great storm to a war. Do you think this is a good description? Why or why not? ◦ Why do you think such a story would have been told again and again over the centuries in different parts of the world? Chapter 3:3 Test Review and Folder Work.

10. Study Skills Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Target Learning: I can evaluate my ability to make quick and long-term decisions. EF 7-1. Self-Assessment, p. 87 Think/Pair/Share: ◦ Describe a difficult decision you had to make. ◦ How did you go about making this decision? What happened? Were you happy with the decision that you chose? ◦ If yes, what allowed you to make the right decision? ◦ If you were not happy with your decision, what do you wish you had done differently? ◦ How could you have made a better decision? Decision Making Process, p. 89 Complete Maria’s Decision and Working Through the Decision in groups using pp. 90,91, and 91 Share results

11. Language Arts Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain the effects of metaphor in nonfictional texts. RD 3.7. Idiom of the Day: ◦ Hook, line, and sinker – entirely; completely. Sentence: The book kept my entire attention from the hook, line, and sinker.

12. Language Arts, p. 2 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Writing Prompt: Today is “National Clean Our Your Refrigerator Day.” Do you know what’s in your refrigerator? Think about all the food you keep in your refrigerator. What is your favorite “refrigerator” food? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=152315

13. Language Arts, p. 3 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Proofreading Sentences: 37. a. vietnam is a countrey in southeast asia b. mrs hong maked dilicious cookies from banannas eggs and coccanuts Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

14. Language Arts, p. 4 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Target Learning Instruction: Independent practice: Complete KWHL chart adding information about Frederick Douglass. Why was Frederick Douglass critical of President Lincoln and what have you learned about Lincoln that might have made Douglass change his mind? Explain giving examples (citations) from the text. EXAMPLE: Frederick Douglass was critical of President Lincoln because. The author, Russell Freedman, explains on page that his criticism was the result of. His opinion probably changed because on pageit states that Lincoln.

15. Language Arts, p. 5 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Literary Response and Analysis, p. 336: ◦ Reading Check: Creating an Outline ◦ Interpretations: #1-6 Vocabulary Development, p. 337: ◦ Finding synonyms.

16. Social Studies Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain how King Hammurabi’s code of laws helped govern the people of Babylon. Folder Work Chapter 3:3 Test Hammurabi biography, worksheets pp.5-6. The Code of Hammurabi, worksheets, pp. 13-14 Chapter 3:4 Cornell Notes: ◦ SQP2RS ◦ KWHL Chart ◦ Writing a summary

17. Study Skills Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Target Learning: I can identify outcomes and consequences related to decision making scenarios. Scenarios 1-3, pp. 94-96 Trade/grade/discuss

18. Language Arts Thursday, November 15, 2012 Target Learning: I can make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate supporting citations. RD 2.7. Idiom of the Day: ◦ Can of worms – a source of unexpected problems. ◦ Sentence: The fire in the canyon became a can of worms that delayed my journey home.

19. Language Arts, p. 2 Thursday, November 15, 2012 Writing Prompt: November 15 th is “Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day.” Explain what you would pack in your mom’s lunch. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=49948

20. Language Arts, p. 3 Thursday, November 15, 2012 Proofreading Sentences: 38. a. sandra loves to make people laff when she read aloud b. how loudley did your nieghbor actully screach Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

21. Language Arts, p. 4 Thursday, November 15, 2012 Target Learning Instruction: Trade & grade: Literary Response and Vocabulary Development, pp. 336-337. Guided Reading: Lincoln’s Humor (audio CD). Think/Pair/Share: ◦ In the beginning, what do you think Lincoln’s friend meant when he said, “He could make a cat laugh.” (What kind of figurative language is this?) ◦ What assertion does the author make in paragraph three? How does he support his assertion? ◦ The author provides examples of Lincoln’s humor in the bulleted text information. What assertion in the text do these examples of Lincoln’s humor help to support? ◦ Homework: Reading Informational Materials and Vocabulary Development, pp. 340-341.

22. Social Studies Thursday, November 15, 2012 Target Learning: Check/discuss chapter 3:4 Cornell notes. Complete and check chapter 3:4 assessment questions. Homework: Chapter 3:4 Study Guide. CHALLENGE ACTIVITY Critical Thinking: Drawing Inferences ◦ Make a timeline with approximate dates showing the various empires and invasions that characterized the history of Mesopotamia up to the time of the Chaldeans.

23. Study Skills Thursday, November 15, 2012 Target Learning: I can identify my learning strengths and explain how to use those strengths to maximize my learning. Executive Functions, pp. 97-103. ◦ Identify characteristics and graph on p. 103 ◦ Learning Strengths and Study Strategies, p. 104: Align strengths and strategies.

24. Language Arts Friday, November 16, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain how text features make information acceptable and usable. RD 2.1. Idiom of the Day: ◦ Heart of gold – very kind and of good nature. ◦ Context clues sentence: My mother has a heart of gold and helps me when life gets hard.

25. Language Arts, p. 2 Friday, November 16, 2012 Writing Prompt: Today is Button Day. What do you think people used on their shirts and other pieces of clothing before they had buttons? Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=1007039

26. Language Arts, p. 3 Friday, November 16, 2012 Proofreading Sentences: 39. a. what is the spiderrs worstest feature b. roberts sister was in kindergarden lassed year Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Trade & Grade

27. Trade & Grade Proofreading Sentences #36 -39 36. a. During part of the marriage ceremony, Lan and Trung prayed to their ancestors. b. Can you prove that she was telling the truth? 37. a. Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. b. Mrs. Hong made delicious cookies from bananas, eggs, and coconuts.

28. Trade & Grade Proofreading Sentences #36 -39 38. a. Sandra loves to make people laugh when she reads aloud. b. How loudly did your neighbor actually screech? 39. a. What is the spider’s worst feature? b. Robert’s sister was in kindergarten last year.

29. Language Arts, p. 4 Friday, November 16, 2012 Target Learning Instruction: Before Reading Informational Materials, p. 342. Think/Pair/Share: ◦ 1. What are text features? ◦ 2. What are some of the text features found on p. 342? ◦ 3. What is a heading and what is its purpose? ◦ 4. List examples of graphic features and explain how they help you in your reading? (Survey-SQP2RS). ◦ 5. Why are captions important to reading text information?

30. Language Arts, p. 5 Friday, November 16, 2012 Guided Reading: A Civil War Thanksgiving, pp. 343-346. ◦ 1. What two text features does the caption on p. 343 explain? ◦ 2. What do you know about the first Thanksgiving? (see next slide) ◦ 3. How are the quotations in this selection set off as text features? ◦ 4. Why might quotations be set off this way in a text? ◦ 5. What are the differences between life today and life in the 1800s as represented in the illustration on page 345? ◦ 6. How does this selection support what you learned about Lincoln in The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln? ◦ 7. Do you think we would have a national Thanksgiving holiday if not for the Civil War? Test Practice: A Civil War Thanksgiving, p. 346

31. Notes on the First Thanksgiving Pilgrims from England arrived at Plymouth Colony (Massachusetts) in December of 1620. They endured a very long, hard winter. Half of the group died from disease, exposure, and starvation. The Wampanoags, Native Americans in the area, helped the survivors make it through to the spring. The following fall, when the Pilgrims had finished bringing in their first crops, they decided to celebrate with the Native Americans and give thanks for the bountiful harvest.

32. Social Studies Friday, November 16, 2012 Target Learning: I can use the key terms and people to identify major concepts of the Babylonian empire. Study Guide 3:4: trade and grade Chapter 3:4 test: trade and grade Chapter review work

33. Study Skills Friday, November 16, 2012 Target Learning: I can write a summary of Web leader activities and explain what I learned. WEB Leader Activities— Writing a summary: ◦ Who? ◦ What? ◦ When? ◦ Where? ◦ Why? ◦ How?