Week of March 16, 2009
This is the beginning of the fifth marking period and a new writing unit. We will be conducting research and crafting a multigenre research paper. The focus will be on environmental threats to biodiversity, specifically invasive species. This will be a fun and exciting unit!
Monday, March 16th
Bell Work: What you already know about the tardy policy here at MMS?
1. Read and briefly discuss our tardy policy.
2. Mini Lesson: “Somebody Wanted But So”
3. Read “Email Dance”.
4. Complete the summarizing handout using the “Somebody Wanted But So” strategy.
5. Turn in assignment when done.
Tuesday, March 17th
Bell Work: Rate yourself for yesterday’s class, based on your behavior and task completion.
1= Not on task, did not do the assignment 3= On task some times, did some of the work 5= On task entire time, completing the assignment
1. We will go to the library.
2. Students will return, renew, and/or exchange their books.
3. Complete and turn in the library handout.
Wednesday, March 18th 5:00 Student-Led Conferences
Bell Work: Biodiversity (define and draw a picture with your table group)
1. Mini Lesson: “Threats to Biodiversity”
a. Create a word web in writer’s notebook identifying threats to biodiversity that you already know.
b. Watch a video clip on threats to biodiversity.
c. Take notes, adding to the word web while watching the video.
d. Create a class word web of threats to biodiversity.
2. Using a “Jigsaw” structure, students will complete an Invasive Species Character Traits Chart
a. Number off 1-4 at each table.
b. Move to the table with your number on it.
c. Read article with a partner.
d. Complete the chart individually (you may talk with your partner to do this).
e. Move back to your original table group.
f. Share/teach your table mates about the invasive species you read about.
g. Take notes on the back, writing things that you learn about other invasive species.
h. Staple your chart into your writer’s notebook.
Thursday, March 19th 12:00 & 5:00 Student-Led Conferences
Bell Work: Make vocabulary foldable squares
1. Put the following terms on “Side 1”: Research, brainstorm, inquiry, environment, threats to biodiversity, invasive species, investigate, paraphrasing, multi-genre
2. Write the definitions and draw a picture on Side 2
3. If time allows, we will play a vocabulary game using these terms.
Friday, March 20th
Bell Work: Vocabulary “Blurt” game
1. Mini Lesson: “Invasive Species”
2. Reading~ Invasive Species articles
3. Writing~
a. Complete Invasive Species Questionnaire
b. Write an entry using the prompt “I notice… this makes me think…”
4. Pair-Share: Discuss your writing entry with a partner
This is the beginning of the fifth marking period and a new writing unit. We will be conducting research and crafting a multigenre research paper. The focus will be on environmental threats to biodiversity, specifically invasive species. This will be a fun and exciting unit!
Monday, March 16th
Bell Work: What you already know about the tardy policy here at MMS?
1. Read and briefly discuss our tardy policy.
2. Mini Lesson: “Somebody Wanted But So”
3. Read “Email Dance”.
4. Complete the summarizing handout using the “Somebody Wanted But So” strategy.
5. Turn in assignment when done.
Tuesday, March 17th
Bell Work: Rate yourself for yesterday’s class, based on your behavior and task completion.
1= Not on task, did not do the assignment 3= On task some times, did some of the work 5= On task entire time, completing the assignment
1. We will go to the library.
2. Students will return, renew, and/or exchange their books.
3. Complete and turn in the library handout.
Wednesday, March 18th 5:00 Student-Led Conferences
Bell Work: Biodiversity (define and draw a picture with your table group)
1. Mini Lesson: “Threats to Biodiversity”
a. Create a word web in writer’s notebook identifying threats to biodiversity that you already know.
b. Watch a video clip on threats to biodiversity.
c. Take notes, adding to the word web while watching the video.
d. Create a class word web of threats to biodiversity.
2. Using a “Jigsaw” structure, students will complete an Invasive Species Character Traits Chart
a. Number off 1-4 at each table.
b. Move to the table with your number on it.
c. Read article with a partner.
d. Complete the chart individually (you may talk with your partner to do this).
e. Move back to your original table group.
f. Share/teach your table mates about the invasive species you read about.
g. Take notes on the back, writing things that you learn about other invasive species.
h. Staple your chart into your writer’s notebook.
Thursday, March 19th 12:00 & 5:00 Student-Led Conferences
Bell Work: Make vocabulary foldable squares
1. Put the following terms on “Side 1”: Research, brainstorm, inquiry, environment, threats to biodiversity, invasive species, investigate, paraphrasing, multi-genre
2. Write the definitions and draw a picture on Side 2
3. If time allows, we will play a vocabulary game using these terms.
Friday, March 20th
Bell Work: Vocabulary “Blurt” game
1. Mini Lesson: “Invasive Species”
2. Reading~ Invasive Species articles
3. Writing~
a. Complete Invasive Species Questionnaire
b. Write an entry using the prompt “I notice… this makes me think…”
4. Pair-Share: Discuss your writing entry with a partner
posted by Mrs. Frazier @ 9:51 PM
1 Comments:
At 3:45 PM,
P.I.E. said…
Hello, Mrs. Frazier! You don't know me, but I am the inventor of the Blurt game! I subscribe to a blog search that looks for "Blurt" in blog posts and your post came up. I see you're going to play the game this Friday! Cool!
My wife, my two sisters and many good friends of mine are teachers. If I can be a part of your teaching efforts in any way, let me know. I've written a few books on toys and have spoken to my daughter's 4th grade class on writing. I couldn't come to Michigan, but if I can do something from afar, let me know. Perhaps you could have Blurt tournament and award an autographed game or book to the winners? There's a brand new edition of Blurt out with 1,800 clues (the original has 1,200). I'd gladly send one to your attention in care of the school if you'd like.
Thanks for playing Blurt in your classroom!
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