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Friday, December 20

12/20/2019

If you have not already, turn in the Kindness Challenge sheet!

Objectives: Today I will

enjoy the Christmas Carol movie
and write kindness letters to people I appreciate

Homework: Enjoy your break!

Agenda:

Book Talks - If you have not yet presented your Book Talk, see me to reschedule! I'm available any day before or after school or during Charger Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Watching A Christmas Carol
Kindness Letters
- Write a letter to someone you appreciate: a parent, a teacher, a friend...
- Some ideas to get you started
  - Thank you for...
  - I appreciate how you...
  - It was kind of you to...
- Closing: Sincerely, best wishes, thanks...
- Sign & give away!

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Thursday, December 19

12/19/2019

Objectives: Today I will enjoy the Christmas Carol movie.

Homework:

Prepare for your Book Talk (If you have not yet presented your Book Talk, reschedule it with me!)
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due tomorrow)

Agenda:

Book Talks!
Watching A Christmas Carol
- You may sit anywhere!
- If you brought snacks, share them! (Make sure to clean up after yourself!)
- If we have to stop due to disruption…
  - 1st Time - Warning
  - 2nd Time - Back to Assigned Seats
  - 3rd Time - Work Assigned

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Wednesday, December 18

12/18/2019

Objectives: Today I will

reflect on kindness
and enjoy the Christmas Carol movie

Homework:

Prepare for your Book Talk
- If you don't remember when you're presenting, check the sign up sheet in the classroom!
- If you missed your Book Talk presentation, drop in before or after school to make it up.
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due Friday)

Agenda:

Get out your notebook and get ready to journal!
Journal for 5 minutes about the following questions:

Which characters in A Christmas Carol show kindness to others? How?
How have you felt as you have performed acts of kindness the last few weeks?

Book Talks!
Watching A Christmas Carol
- You may sit wherever you'd like
- If we have to stop due to disruption...
  - 1st Time - Warning
  - 2nd Time - Everyone back to Assigned Seats
  - 3rd Time - Work Assigned

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Tuesday, December 17

12/17/2019

Objectives: Today I will

complete yesterday's Escape Room
and enjoy watching A Christmas Carol

Homework:

Read and prepare for your Book Talk
- If you don't remember which day you're scheduled to present, check the sign-up sheet in the classroom!
- If you missed your Book Talk presentation, drop in before or after school to make it up.
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due Friday)

Agenda:

Book Talks!
Escape Room: http://bit.ly/2Pjm9tV (case sensitive!)
- Use the notes worksheet to keep track of codes.
- For lock #4, use Google Earth or Google Maps street view.
- For lock #6, use this form instead of the one in the escape room: http://bit.ly/lock-6
- Show Mrs. Weber when you have solved all 6 locks!
Watching A Christmas Carol
- You may sit wherever you'd like
- If we have to stop due to disruption...
  - 1st Time - Warning
  - 2nd Time - Everyone back to Assigned Seats
  - 3rd Time - Work Assigned

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Monday, December 16

12/16/2019

Objectives: Today I will demonstrate my understanding of A Christmas Carol by completing a digital escape room.

Homework:

Prepare for your Book Talk (If you don't remember when you're presenting, check the sign up sheet in the classroom!)
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due Friday)

Agenda:

Turn in your Christmas Carol packet!
Book Talks!
Escape Room
- Work with one partner! One laptop per partner group
- Link to Escape Room
- Use the notes worksheet to keep track of codes.
- For lock #4, you can use Google Earth or Google Maps street view.
- For lock #6, use this form instead of the one in the escape room:
- Show Mrs. Weber when you have solved all 6 locks! This is how I know to give you credit for completing the assignment!
- If you do not finish in class today, we will continue to work on this tomorrow! Keep your notes in a safe place or give to Mrs. Weber for safekeeping!

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Friday, December 13

12/13/2019

Objectives: Today I will act out and analyze a play.

Homework:

Finish Comprehension Questions for Scenes 5 & 6 (packets due Monday)
- If you need the script, it's linked here.
Read and prepare for your Book Talk (check the sign-up sheet in the classroom if you forgot when you're presenting!)
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due one week from today)
Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due Monday)

Agenda:

Find your script and get out your Christmas Carol packet!
Book Talks!
- If you did not present your Book Talk on your assigned day, it is in the gradebook as 0 until you reschedule with Mrs. Weber!
Reading the Play
- Follow along in your script as we (finish Scene 4 and) act out scenes 5 & 6
- Mrs. Weber will read the narration (italics)
- Look out for your entrances (be sure you’re on “stage” in time)
- Audience’s job is to listen and follow along, otherwise we will read the play independently (no fun)
Comprehension Questions
- Turn your packet to the last comprehension questions page (Scene 5 & Scene 6).
- Choose one question from each section to answer on the following page.
- Reread passages from the text to help you form your answers, and find quotes to support answers!
Clean Up!
1. Fill out your exit ticket.
2. Place your scripts back in the front of the room.
3. Make sure desks line up with the tape marks on the floor!
4. Clean up any trash around your desk.
5. Stand behind your desk with your chair pushed in; Mrs. Weber will collect your exit ticket & dismiss you!

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Thursday, December 12

12/12/2019

Objectives: Today I will act out and analyze a play.

Homework:

Finish comprehension questions in your packet for Scenes 1-4
- Choose one question from each section to answer on the following page of your packet.
Read and prepare for your Book Talk
Kindness Challenge (16 acts of kindness due 12/20)
Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due Monday)

Agenda:

Find your script and get out your Christmas Carol packet
Book Talks
Intro Comprehension Questions in your packet
- Choose one question from each section to answer on the following page.
- Reread passages from the text to help you find your answers, and find quotes to help support your answers!
Reading the Play
- Follow along in your script as we (finish reading Scene 2 and) act out scenes 3 & 4
- Mrs. Weber will read the narration (italics)
- Look out for your entrances (be sure you're on "stage" in time!)
Comprehension questions for Scenes 3 & 4
- Choose one question from each section to answer on the following page.
Clean Up
- Fill out your exit ticket
- Place your scripts back in the front of the room
- Make sure the desks line up with the tape marks on the floor
- Clean up any trash around your desk
- Give Mrs. Weber your exit ticket as you leave!

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Wednesday, December 11

12/11/2019

Objectives: Today I will act out and analyze a play!

Homework:

Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due 12/20)
Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due Monday)
Prepare for your Book Talk (check the sign-up sheet in the classroom if you forgot which day you're presenting!)

Agenda:

Book Talks!
Reading the Play
- Follow along in your script as we act it out
- Mrs. Weber will read the narration (italics)
- Look out for your entrances (be sure you're on "stage" in time!)

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Tuesday, December 10

12/10/2019

Objectives: Today I will preview my parts in the play

Homework:

Read and Prepare for Book Talk (check sign-up sheet in the classroom if you forgot which day you are presenting!
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness by 12/20)
Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due Monday, 12/16)

Agenda:

If you have not already turned in the "Dickens' London" worksheet, turn it in now! (Check yesterday's agenda if you need the article!)
Grading Update:
- Grammar Quizzes are in the gradebook and will be returned shortly.
- Realistic Fiction Stories will go into the trimester 2 gradebook!
Book Talks!
Play Preparation - We start reading tomorrow!
- Find your lines in the play packet. If they have not already been marked, highlight your lines!
- Read through your lines.
- Read through the stage directions around your lines (in italics).
- How should you move as you read your lines? When do you enter a scene? What props do you need?
Independent Work Time
- Continue preparing to read the play if you need more time
- Prepare or practice your Book Talk
- Work on the Vocabulary pages in your packet
- Read a book

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Monday, December 9

12/9/2019

Objectives: Today I will

create a symbol to represent myself
and choose parts for the play

Homework:

Finish "Dickens' London" Worksheet if you don't finish in class
- The article is linked here.
Read & prepare for Book Talk (see sign-up sheet in classroom if you forgot when you're scheduled to present)
Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due 12/20)
Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due with packets on Monday 12/16)

Agenda:

Book Talks
- What might be some expectations for book talks?
- How should we (the audience) behave when someone is presenting?
Symbolism Notes
- Color in and complete the notes as we talk about symbols
- A symbol is something tangible (physical) that represents something intangible
  - In other words... A symbol is something physical that can represent an abstract idea
- Glue this page into your notebook and create a symbol to represent you!
Casting
- Everybody will read at least one part. List the four parts you would most like to play.
- If you were gone today, you will be assigned a part!
Work Time
- Finish "Dickens' London" worksheet (due by the start of class tomorrow!)
  - Worksheet here
  - Article here
- Prepare/practice your Book Talk
- Vocabulary Choice Responses
- Read a book!

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