Monday: As a class, we made a plot diagram of The Lion King. Students then broke into groups to make plot diagrams of other movies. (SB pages 54-57) Students prepared for the Formal Vocabulary Test by playing charades with the vocabulary words.
Homework: Prepare for the Formal Vocabulary Test by playing Quizlet
Tuesday: Students reviewed and practiced telling the difference between similes and metaphors. (SB page 58) Then, students watched and took notes on a Prezi presentation about Vivid Verbs.
http://prezi.com/6dr_vatikadl/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Students prepared for the vocabulary test by playing a logic game in teams. Homework: Study for the Formal Vocabulary Test by playing Quizlet, looking over notes, or practicing flashcards.
Wednesday: FORMAL VOCABULARY TEST
Thursday: As a class, we reviewed the three types of verbs (action, linking, and helping). The PowerPoint is attached below. Then, we read "Pandora and the Whispering Box" (SB page 60) and began examining the exposition of the story.
Homework: Review vocabulary terms one last time (3rd block only)
Friday: Students finished working on the Literary Terms Vocabulary Assessment (if needed), Worked on Test Corrections (if needed), Completed Activity 1.15 (SB page 60-64, if they had time)
Homework: Test corrections due Monday, if needed
Homework: Prepare for the Formal Vocabulary Test by playing Quizlet
Tuesday: Students reviewed and practiced telling the difference between similes and metaphors. (SB page 58) Then, students watched and took notes on a Prezi presentation about Vivid Verbs.
http://prezi.com/6dr_vatikadl/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Students prepared for the vocabulary test by playing a logic game in teams. Homework: Study for the Formal Vocabulary Test by playing Quizlet, looking over notes, or practicing flashcards.
Wednesday: FORMAL VOCABULARY TEST
Thursday: As a class, we reviewed the three types of verbs (action, linking, and helping). The PowerPoint is attached below. Then, we read "Pandora and the Whispering Box" (SB page 60) and began examining the exposition of the story.
Homework: Review vocabulary terms one last time (3rd block only)
Friday: Students finished working on the Literary Terms Vocabulary Assessment (if needed), Worked on Test Corrections (if needed), Completed Activity 1.15 (SB page 60-64, if they had time)
Homework: Test corrections due Monday, if needed
verb_types.pptx |