Jump Off (2 mins.)
--Lexi M./Betsy M./Tatum S./Owen F.: Please grab the grammar hammer from the front of the room and give it a drop. Then, make sure that all of your classmates have a copy of the document titled "Common Error: Missing or misplaced possessive apostrophe".
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Grammar Hammer Instruction -- Missing or Misplaced Possessive Apostrophe (flex time [up to the midway point of the block-ish])
--purposefully read through the top half of the first page of the grammar hammer sheet together--I will instruct, model, share additional notes, etc.
--independently complete the PRACTICE
--For HW, prepare for an assessment about anything grammar-related that we have already worked on this school year and the possessive apostrophe--HOW?!
Public Speaking Activity/Free Reading/HW Time (flex time [half a block-ish])
--Lexi M./Betsy M./Tatum S./Owen F.: Please grab the grammar hammer from the front of the room and give it a drop. Then, make sure that all of your classmates have a copy of the document titled "Common Error: Missing or misplaced possessive apostrophe".
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Grammar Hammer Instruction -- Missing or Misplaced Possessive Apostrophe (flex time [up to the midway point of the block-ish])
--purposefully read through the top half of the first page of the grammar hammer sheet together--I will instruct, model, share additional notes, etc.
--independently complete the PRACTICE
- *During this time, I will return your last grammar quiz so that you can reflect upon your performance.*
--For HW, prepare for an assessment about anything grammar-related that we have already worked on this school year and the possessive apostrophe--HOW?!
Public Speaking Activity/Free Reading/HW Time (flex time [half a block-ish])
--any students who are ready to recite the prologue in its entirety are invited to do so at the beginning of this block of time
--engage in quiet and independent reading of free reading books or Upfront newsmagazine
--with 10-15 minutes remaining in class, either keep reading or work quietly and independently on one of the following assignments:
--Memorize the first five lines of the Prologue by the beginning of class on Wednesday, 1/11 (BDF) or Thursday, 1/12 (ACE), and be ready to demonstrate your memorization in class that day when I draw cards for oral recitations. Remember that if you are able to recite the entire Prologue early, an additional 100% quiz score will be factored in to your Marking Period 3 GPA, and your "Initiative" soft skills report will be positively impacted!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for an assessment about the possessive apostrophe, which will take place at the beginning of next class (Monday, 1/9 [BDF] or Tuesday, 1/10 [ACE]). These are the directions that you will find on said assessment:
--engage in quiet and independent reading of free reading books or Upfront newsmagazine
--with 10-15 minutes remaining in class, either keep reading or work quietly and independently on one of the following assignments:
- memorizing the prologue
- preparing for the grammar assessment taking place next class
--Memorize the first five lines of the Prologue by the beginning of class on Wednesday, 1/11 (BDF) or Thursday, 1/12 (ACE), and be ready to demonstrate your memorization in class that day when I draw cards for oral recitations. Remember that if you are able to recite the entire Prologue early, an additional 100% quiz score will be factored in to your Marking Period 3 GPA, and your "Initiative" soft skills report will be positively impacted!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for an assessment about the possessive apostrophe, which will take place at the beginning of next class (Monday, 1/9 [BDF] or Tuesday, 1/10 [ACE]). These are the directions that you will find on said assessment:
- For each of the following sentences, which are about a debate in high schools in the United States, choose the word that correctly fills in the blank in order to demonstrate your mastery of the possessive apostrophe.
Miscellaneous
--Read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Do something great this year!
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em!
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em!
