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I feel pretty crummy!  But I want you to have a good day and not lose ground.  SO... determine in your mind and heart that even though I'm not there, you will work hard and make it happen!

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I feel pretty crummy!  But I want you to have a good day and not lose ground.  SO... determine in your mind and heart that even though I'm not there, you will work hard and make it happen!

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Complete each task to the best of your ability.  I'm trusting you to work hard.  Stay disciplined and self controlled.  I believe in you. There is a reward in your future for hard work.

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We have worked a lot with this poem.  I hope you've learned a lot about poetry, figurative language, imagery, and mood.

Go back to the padlet:  padlet.com/aherman5/CaseyAtTheBat to see a copy of the text.
Download a clean copy of the narrative poem "Casey at the Bat."
For fun and to get a good idea of imagery, watch the video posted below before beginning the quiz.

You will be given a paper copy of the quiz you are about to take.  Complete a Poem Analysis Quiz.  In this multiple-choice quiz, you will use your understanding of poetic devices.  Next, you will complete the Comprehension Skills Test.  You will complete 10 multiple choice questions and 2 writing responses using RACES format.

DO YOUR BEST.
Turn in to the sub, and tomorrow we will take a look at your responses together.

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On the front table is this handout.  It reviews the idea of the Area of Regular Polygons.  The steps are provided if you are confused.  Complete #1-4.   When you have finished the work, the sub will give you a password to check your work.

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When you are finished with the handout, the sub will give you a password to check your work.

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On the front table is this handout. Only work with the side I am showing below. The steps are provided if you are confused. Work through problems 1 & 2, finding the area of the SHADED regions.
TIP: Figure the whole area then subtract the area not shaded.  USE FORMULAS!  YOU KNOW THESE~
Square:  A=side squared
Rectangle:  A=length X width
Parallelogram:  A=base X height
Trapezoid:  A=1/2(base 1+base 2)h
Triangle:  A=1/2 X base X height

When you are finished with your work, the sub will give you a password to check your work.

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You will participate in a "READER'S THEATER." This has been copied for you and is on the front table. It is also attached below. See the groups below. BE FOCUSED. BE APPROPRIATE. READ WELL. READ CLEARLY AND LOUDLY.

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BIOGRAPHY POEM ABOUT A PHARAOH - This assignment will take several days.

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BIOGRAPHY POEM ABOUT A PHARAOH - This assignment will take several days.

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Each of you will be assigned an Egyptian pharaoh.
Here is your assignment:
Hatshepsut: Juan, Isabel, Melanie, Karla, Nicholas, Tania
Ramses the Great: Chris F., Justin, Cris M., Daniel, Johann, Jaime, Edwin
Cleopatra: Patricia, Sheryl, Janisse, Ashly, Fatima, Angeles, Nicole
King Tut: Khalil, Anderson, Derek, Brianna, Sheila, Brandon

Go to the padlet:
padlet.com/aherman5/pharaohs
Locate the column that has resources that will help you research the pharaoh you have been assigned. Students read about your pharaoh and take notes with the purpose of composing a Biography Poem.

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Get into groups of 5 or 6 for this Reader's Theater

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Get into groups of 5 or 6 for this Reader's Theater

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These are the groups you will be in:
(If anyone is absent, adjust groups as necessary.) Before reading aloud, read to yourself so that you can read your assigned part fluently.

Group #1:  Brandon, Isabel, Justin, Sheryl, Tania

Group #2:  Jaime, Janisse, Edwin, Patricia, Nicole

Group #3:  Khalil, Melanie, Johann, Ashly, Cris M.

Group #4:  Chris F., Sheyla, Nicholas, Fatima, Angeles, Anderson

Group #5:  Derek, Karla, Juan, Brianna, Daniel

Assign parts to groups.  (You could use extras as the "stage crew" to read anything in parenthesis.)  The five parts consist of INTRODUCTION, CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, EVIDENCE AND CONCLUSION.

Read through the play and fully understand the elements of Argumentative Writing.

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On notebook paper, put the following notes into your binder. Make sure that you write neatly so you can read them. I will expect you to be able to recall the definitions of these Argument Writing Elements, so study as you write.
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Introduction:  The first paragraph of an essay, includes the thesis statement.

Claim:  A statement of position.

Counterclaim:  A statement that shows an opposing position

Evidence:  Facts, reasons, and examples to support a position.

Conclusion: The ending paragraph; a paragraph that wraps up an essay.

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Watch this video to get the special message of this children's book.  I think we should watch this and then make the Rainbow Fish Craft together.  See if you think this is a good idea. Want to try it Friday?

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I recently made this with my granddaughter and she loved it.

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When you are finished with the handout, the sub will give you a password to check your work.

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Click below to leave me comments about whether or not you think this is a good plan.  Let me know what you think about the fish story.

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Click below to leave me comments about whether or not you think this is a good plan.  Let me know what you think about the fish story.

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CASEY at the BAT  read by Rick Busciglio

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Check your homework from last night, pages 575 and 576. If your answers do not agree with these photos, work with a partner to find your error.

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Go back to your book, pages 571-573. Work through these pages. What you do not complete will be homework.

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When your notes are in your binder and you have written "ARGUMENT WRITING" in your Table of Contents and numbered the page of your notes, and ONLY when they are in your binder, watch this.

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When your notes are in your binder and you have written "ARGUMENT WRITING" in your Table of Contents and numbered the page of your notes, and ONLY when they are in your binder, watch this.

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See the schedule below:

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You are on week 21. It is on the board, as well as on line at the attached padlet.

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Nonfiction Reading and Color Page - Johnny Appleseed

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Nonfiction Reading and Color Page - Johnny Appleseed

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Read the selection here, instead of getting a sheet from the substitute. She will have a coloring sheet for you.

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Remember the activity we did for Pi Day? You are doing the same thing in your Center Group. See the attached problem. Make a quick "master" and use sticky notes. Make sure to have YOUR name on the sticky note that has your work on it. When you have done your own work, go back to the group to collaborate to get the best answer possible. The person who's name is listed first on the schedule should hold the page for all.

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Padlet.com/pwelbourn/mood Watch the video and complete guided notes. Write a short paragraph. See the "Mood Words" list attached below these guided notes.

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If you missed:
1 - 94
2 - 88
3 - 82
4 - 77
5 - 71
6 - 65
7 - 59
8 - 53

Turn in to the sub.