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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Day 57: 12/22/20 - Christmas Carols Puzzle

Good Morning Rebels & Merry Christmas,

         Today we will take some time to enjoy the holiday, and celebrate Christmas. I have an activity that asks you to name Christmas Carols from pictures.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
Homework:
  • Have a very Merry Christmas

Interactive Notebook

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activities
  1. Go to Google Classroom and open the Christmas Carols Puzzle
  2. Try to name as many of the Christmas Carols. Write the name of the carol in the space provided
  3. Holiday Movie



Have fun... and Merry Christmas!!!


Ho Ho Ho!!!

Monday, December 21, 2020

Day 56: 12/21/20 - T'was the Night Before Christmas

Good Morning Rebels & Merry Christmas,

         Today we will take some time to enjoy the holiday, and celebrate Christmas. We will read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and complete a fun holiday Madlib.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
Homework:
  • Finish any incomplete assignments


Interactive Notebook

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activities
  1. Go to Google Classroom and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
  2. Complete the Christmas Madlib
  3. Take a screen shot of your story and post it to kidblog
  4. Enjoy reading each others funny stories
  5. Holiday Movie

Friday, December 18, 2020

Day 55: 12/18/20 - T'was the Night Before Christmas

Good Morning Rebels & Merry Christmas,

         Today we will take some time to enjoy the holiday, and celebrate Christmas. We will read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and complete a fun holiday Madlib.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
Homework:
  • Finish any incomplete assignments


Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1: Pit Ponies


Tuesday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2: Ring of Horses


Wednesday - Support day


Thursday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass


Friday  - Christmas Celebration - BB Students



Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activities
  1. Go to Google Classroom and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
  2. Complete the Christmas Madlib
  3. Take a screen shot of your story and post it to kidblog
  4. Enjoy reading each others funny stories
  5. Holiday Movie

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Day 54: 12/17/20 - Informational Mini Quiz part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built In Compass

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will continue to focus on informational texts, and we will take a short mini quiz to assess where your skills are at regarding informational texts.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
Homework:
  • Finish the Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built In Compass


Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1: Pit Ponies


Tuesday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2: Ring of Horses


Wednesday - Support day


Thursday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass


Friday  - Christmas Celebration - BB Students



Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1 - Pit Ponies (Monday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2 - Ring of Horses (Tuesday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built in Compass (Thursday)

Directions: Go to google classroom and open the quiz under the classwork tab. Read the passage and answer the multiple choice questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best
  • Read closely
  • Reread
  • Work Carefully
  • Take your time
  • Check your answers
  • Go back into the text
  • Highlight evidence
  • Preview questions

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Day 53: 12/15/20 - Informational Mini Quiz Part 2 - Ring of Horses

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will continue to focus on informational texts, and we will take a short mini quiz to assess where your skills are at regarding informational texts.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework:
  • Finish the Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2 - Ring of Horses


Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1: Pit Ponies


Tuesday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2: Ring of Horses


Wednesday - Support day


Thursday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass


Friday  - Christmas Celebration - BB Students



Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1 - Pit Ponies (Monday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2 - Ring of Horses (Tuesday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built in Compass (Thursday)

Directions: Go to google classroom and open the quiz under the classwork tab. Read the passage and answer the multiple choice questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best
  • Read closely
  • Reread
  • Work Carefully
  • Take your time
  • Check your answers
  • Go back into the text
  • Highlight evidence
  • Preview questions

Monday, December 14, 2020

Day 52: 12/14/20 - Informational Mini Quiz Part 1 - Pit Ponies

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will turn our focus to informational texts, and we will take a short mini quiz to assess where your skills are at regarding informational texts.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
Homework:
  • Finish the Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1 - Pit Ponies


Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1: Pit Ponies


Tuesday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2: Ring of Horses


Wednesday - Support day


Thursday - Complete Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass


Friday  - Christmas Celebration - BB Students



Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.


Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 1 - Pit Ponies (Monday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 2 - Ring of Horses (Tuesday)
  • Informational Text Mini Quiz Part 3 - The Sea Turtles Built in Compass (Thursday)

Directions: Go to google classroom and open the quiz under the classwork tab. Read the passage and answer the multiple choice questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best
  • Read closely
  • Reread
  • Work Carefully
  • Take your time
  • Check your answers
  • Go back into the text
  • Highlight evidence
  • Preview questions

Friday, December 11, 2020

Day 51: 12/11/20 - Review of the Literary Elements Test

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today we will officially wrap up unit 1 by going over the test on the Literary Elements. There will be no new assignments today. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Log in to your Chromebook, go to Google classroom/blog & preview today's lesson.
  • Bring your copy of Freak the Mighty to me.
Homework:
  • Make up any past due work


Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete test on Literary Elements. ***USE YOUR NOTEBOOK***


Tuesday - Finish Test if not done & Prepare for Unit 2 - AA Students (Make sure everyone has a new packet, & materials to work from Home after Christmas break)


Wednesday - Support day * Finish any past due assignments from Unit 1


Thursday - Test Corrections & Prepare for Unit 2 - BB Students


Friday  - Go over the test *No New Assignment, except to make sure all past due work is in from unit 1



Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.

Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
Review the Literary Elements Test

Activity #2
Prepare for Unit 2

1. Collect all FTM Books
2. Empty Language Arts folder
3. Pass out Packets
4. Materials Check:
  • Highlighters (Yellow, blue, pink, orange, & Green)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • scissors
5. Make Title Page for Unit 2

Have a great day!

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Day 50: 12/10/20 - The Literary Elements Test & Catch up Day

Good Morning Rebels,

        Most of you have already finished Unit 1 by taking your test on the literary elements. Unfortunately my plan to allow you to make test corrections is not going to work, so instead we will use today to have some fun and play a word game. However, if you have not taken the test yet you will have to finish the test today, because we will be going over it tomorrow.

                                Thank you

                                Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

Get a piece of lined paper & a pen or pencil

Number your paper 1-12

Homework:

Finish the Literary Elements Test. YOU MUST USE YOUR NOTEBOOK!!! ALL of the answers are in your notebook. Due 12/11 at 9:00 am



Agenda for the Week

Monday - Complete test on Literary Elements. ***USE YOUR NOTEBOOK***


Tuesday - Finish Test if not done & Prepare for Unit 2 - AA Students (Make sure everyone has a new packet, & materials to work from Home after Christmas break)


Wednesday - Support day * Finish any past due assignments from Unit 1


Thursday - Test Corrections & Prepare for Unit 2 - BB Students


Friday  - Go over the test *No New Assignment, except to make sure all past due work is in from unit 1


Interactive Notebook - Table of Contents
By now your notebook should contain all of the following pages.


Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone 
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
The Literary Elements Test

Directions:
  • Go to the Classwork tab in our Google classroom 
  • Click on the Literary Elements Test
  • Read each sentence and fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the word bank. 
  • Each word will only be used once.
  • ***Make sure you use the word bank, and that you spell everything correctly. Only answers that are spelled correctly will be counted as correct answers. The computer will mark all other answers as incorrect. So I REPEAT...MAKE SURE YOU SPELL YOUR ANSWERS CORRECTLY!
  • Use your notebook! All of the answers come straight out of your notebook.

***When you are done you may see me and I will let you know if you owe me any work. You will then be allowed to complete any missing work from unit 1. 

Activity #2
Prepare for Unit 2

1. Collect all FTM Books
2. Empty Language Arts folder
3. Pass out Packets
4. Materials Check:
  • Highlighters (Yellow, blue, pink, orange, & Green)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • scissors
5. Make Title Page for Unit 2

Activity #3
Scattegories

List 1:
1. A boy's name
2. A body of water
3. An animal
4. Things in Santa's Village
5. TV Show
6. Something that Grows
7. A Fruit or vegetable
8. Things in the Sky
9. A Movie
10. A Book Title
11. A Country
12. A Holiday

List 2: 
1. A Cartoon Character
2. A Game
3. A Color
4. Sports Equipment
5. A tool
6. A Girl's name
7. A Musical Instrument
8. Things in the ocean
9. A School Subject
10. An author
11. A World leader or President
12. Something in the Kitchen

List 3:
1. Things in the park
2. A Car
3. Microwavable things
4. A Dog's name
5. Things on a farm
6. A video game
7. Liquids
8. U.S. City
9. A type of cookie
10. Things the are Green
12. A Breakfast Food

Have a great day!