Dr. Harper’s Plans and AgendasLanguage Arts, Social Studies, and Study

SkillsDecember 3 – 7, 2012

Language ArtsMonday, December 3, 2012

Target Learning: Persuasive Essay Planning using Think/Pair/Share.

Idiom of the Day (2 minutes): ◦See the Light – to begin to accept

or understand a point of view; one formerly disagreed with.

◦Context Clues Sentence – I used to think that it was ok to drive without a seat belt, but a recent car accident caused me to see the light.

Language Arts, 2Monday, December 3, 2012

Writing Prompt (2 minutes): On December 3, 1967, the first successful heart transplant was conducted. It is important to keep your heart, along with the rest of your body, healthy. Create a list of ten (10) activities that will help keep your heart healthy.

Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=22315

Language Arts, p. 3Monday, December 3, 2012

Proofreading Sentences (2 minutes):

45. a. akiro cryed and said “we arent

criminels!

b. I feel sorry for helen,” patrick said

Language Arts, p. 4Monday, December 3, 2012

Proofreading Check: a. Akiro cried and said, “We aren’t

criminals!”

b. “I feel sorry for Helen,” Patrick said.

Period 5 put their persuasive essay work in assignment folders.

Language Arts, p. 4Monday, December 3, 2012

Target Learning Instruction: Writing Prompt: Should students be allowed to use

cell phones at school? 1. Write your opinion statement, (Literature, p. 622). 2. Plan for presenting counter argument, (Literature, p. 624). 2. Develop reasons and evidence, (Literature, p. 625). 3. Write a call to action, (Literature, p. 626). 4. Read the Writer’s Model, Put Litter in its Place, pp. 629-

630. Discuss persuasive elements. 5. Using your plan for writing a persuasive/argument essay

and the outline on p. 628, write a rough draft.Four Paragraphs

Paragraph 1: Introduction with opinion statement.Paragraph 2: Reason #1 with evidence.Paragraph 3: Reason #2 with evidence.Paragraph 4: Summary of reasons and call to action.

Social StudiesMonday, December 3, 2012

Target Learning: I can match key terms and people from Mesopotamia chapter with appropriate definitions.

Mesopotamia Project Presentations.

Chapter 3 Review Worksheets: complete for homework and study flash cards of key terms and people.

Study SkillsMonday, December 3, 2012

Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions.

Autobiographical Book—Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of

Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 3-13: ◦ Chopsticks and Spiders◦ The Beginning◦ The Armpit

Complete Story Map (see next slide).Check Executive Functions books—complete

all work not finished up to learning styles.

Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25 Story Map

Michael Vey The Prisoner

of Cell 25

Main Characters

and Descriptions

Characters: Michael

Introduced: Description:

Character: Introduced: Description:

Settings

First Setting: Meridian

High SchoolIntroduced: Chapters 1-3

Problems

First Problem:

Introduced:

Resolutions

First Resolution:

When it Occurred:

Major Events

Chapters 1-31. Michael Vey is sent

to the Principal’s

office.2. Michael Vey goes to his biology

class.

Michael Vey Story Map Info.Chapters 1-3:Characters

◦Michael Vey ◦Ostin◦Taylor◦Principal Dallstrom◦Mr. Poulson◦Ms. Duncan◦ Jack◦Setting:

Meridian High School

Problem: Jack stuffs Michael into his locker and Michael gets detention. Events: 1. Warning about two

missing children. Million dollar reward.

2. Michael goes to principal; gets detention.

3. Ostin explains how humans process electricity.

Language ArtsTuesday, December 4, 2012

CST Practice Testing—Practice 2, pp. 24-36 Reading Comprehension.◦Pass out books and answer sheets.◦Review test procedures—

No talking Read each selection carefully Underline important information Use CUCC for following directions: circle,

underline, count, complete. Raise hand if you have a question and wait for

teacher to come to you. If you finish early, study for your social studies

test—use flash cards or reread portions of Chapter 3 Mesopotamia.

Social StudiesTuesday, December 4, 2012

Target Learning: Target Learning: I can match key terms and people from Mesopotamia chapter with appropriate definitions.

Mesopotamia Project Presentations.Check/discuss chapter 3 review

worksheets.Flash Card matching—

◦Study with partner.◦Match key terms and people by gluing

on poster.

Study SkillsTuesday, December 4, 2012

Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions.

Autobiographical Book—Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of

Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 14-28: ◦ The Cheerleader◦ Hiding the Evidence◦ The Morning After

Complete Story Map (see next slide).Check Executive Functions books—complete

all work not finished up to learning styles.

Language ArtsWednesday, December 5,

2012CST Practice Testing—Practice 2, pp. 37-

44, Word Analysis, Writing Conventions and Strategies. ◦ Pass out books and answer sheets.◦ Review test procedures—

No talking Read each selection carefully Underline important information Use CUCC for following directions: circle,

underline, count, complete. Raise hand if you have a question and wait for

teacher to come to you. If you finish early, study for your social studies

test—use flash cards or reread portions of Chapter 3 Mesopotamia.

Social StudiesWednesday, December 5,

2012Target Learning: I can demonstrate

understanding of chapter 3 concepts, key terms, and people.

Chapter 3 test. Introduction to Ancient Egypt:

◦Copy directions to focus on writing, p. 84.

◦Copy timeline, pp. 84-85.◦Complete Drawing Conclusions About the

Past and You Try It! pp. 86-87.◦Create a glossary of Key Terms and

People, p. 87.

Study SkillsWednesday, December 5,

2012Target Learning: I can listen to a read

aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions.

Autobiographical Book—Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of

Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 29-45: ◦ The Cheerleader’s Story

Complete Story Map (see next slide).Check Executive Functions books—

complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

Language ArtsThursday, December 6, 2012

Target Learning: I can write a persuasive essay that includes an opinion statement, a statement of the counter argument, two reasons with supporting evidence, and a summary that includes a call to action.

CST Practice Make-Ups.District Writing Prompt.

Social StudiesThursday, December 6, 2012

Target Learning: I can complete introductory work for Egypt from Wednesday.

Introduction to Ancient Egypt: ◦Copy directions to focus on writing,

p. 84.◦Copy timeline, pp. 84-85.◦Complete Drawing Conclusions About

the Past and You Try It! pp. 86-87.◦Create a glossary of Key Terms and

People, p. 87.

Study SkillsThursday, December 6, 2012

Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions.

Autobiographical Book—Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of

Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 46-64: ◦ The Multimeter◦ A New Crowd

Complete Story Map (see next slide).Check Executive Functions books—

complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

Language ArtsFriday, December 7, 2012

Target Learning: I can identify adjective and adverb phrases.

Diagnostic Preview, p. 74-75, #1-20.◦Trade and grade.

Identifying phrases, Exercise 1, p. 76 and Prepositional Phrases, Exercise 2, pp. 77-76.◦Trade and grade.

Social StudiesFriday, December 7, 2012

Target Learning: I can explain how Egypt was called the “gift of the Nile”.

Guided Reading and Cornell Notes, pp. 88-92.

Peer Review of CN with teacher’s PowerPoint.

Study SkillsFriday, December 7, 2012

Target Learning: I can cooperate with peer leaders.

WEB leaders work in small groups.

Turn-in Executive Functions work.