Sentence Types

Objective: Students will identify and apply four types of sentences to writing.

• I can identify and apply the four kinds of sentences in writing.

To Do:
1) Introduce four types of sentences, utilizing text p.16.
2) Transfer lesson objective and definitions into Skills Journal.
3) TeacherTube "Kinds of Sentences" video (4 min)
4) Read p.16 independently
5) Shoulder buddy, Read p. 16
6) Concept Check (A), p17, Items 1-2 as class, orally. Items 3-10 with shoulder/table buddies. Review with teacher.
7) Exit Ticket: Students (partners) create a 4 frame cartoon/comic. Minimum 1 type of sentence per frame.
Scoring Guide:  Title, Author, Labeled sentence in each frame.

Simple Subjects and Predicates

Objective:  Students will identify simple subjects, and predicates in writing.

• I can identify simple subjects and predicates and use them in my writing.

  To Do:
1) Intro. terms using text.
2) TeacherTube "Simple Subjects & Predicates" (4:10 min.)
3) Discuss and establish common definition.
4) Transfer objective and common definition into (in class) Skills Journal.
5) Chapter 1 lessons 2 & 4 (Simple Subject & Verb Phrases), Concept Checks guided practice with highlighted items. (p.9) Ch.1 lesson 2: Items: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10 and (p.13) Ch. 1 lesson 4: Items: 3-10, with shoulder buddies in their Skills Journal. Group review.
6) Student check thumbs-up for understanding at 75% or better of the concept.
7) Exit Ticket: 3 questions on Smartboard. (p.13 Teaching Tips)

Team Building/Organization

Objectives: SWBAT compose text with specific details.

• I can compose a text with specific details.
• I can effectively use/create a graphic organizer.
• I can organize information.

Writing Response: What are some ways you can brainstorm?
To Do:
1) Discuss ways to brainstorm
2) Discuss/model cluster webs
3) Create a cluster web about reasons students like/dislike CA
4) Essay: Why I Like/Dislike Communication Arts
5) Review Procedures

Team Building

Objective: SWBAT listen for information.

• I can listen for information.

Writing Response: What does a good interview require?

To Do:

1) Review Bell Ringers

2) Forming Groups

3) Student Interest Inventory

Rules and Procedures

Objective: SWBAT (Students will be able to) listen for information.

• I can listen for information.

To Do:
1) Introductions
2) Q&A
3) Establish Rules & Discuss Procedures
4) Practice Drills
5) Bell Schedules

• EMS Bell Schedule
• NMS Bell Schedule
• SMS Bell Schedule

6) Plagiarism Policy

Bell Ringers

At the beginning of each day, students will be asked to record the day's bell ringer. This consists of...

1. the objective we're going to meet,
2. a question or quote,
3. and the day's events.

These bell ringers will be graded weekly and compiled in each student's 3-ring binder.

Supply List

We require the students to bring the following items with them everyday.  We ask they bring a composition notebook with them so they can keep track of all their work, as well as their progress--these will be collected for a grade periodically.

• Loose leaf white notebook paper
• Pencils
• Pens (dark blue or black only)
• 1-2 boxes of Kleenex
• 2 folders with brads (pockets optional)
  or
  1 1" or 2" 3-ring binder
• 2 composition notebooks
• 2-3 different color pens/highlighters
• Dividers
• Post-it notes
• Notecards
• Planner (provided by the school)

Teacher Wish-List:

• Germ-X
• Expo Dry Erase Markers
• Lysol disinfectant wipes