September 1 - 5

Assignments listed here represent the "Plan" for the week.  Plans of course are subject to change as needed, so this should not be considered the last word on what will take place in class or will be assigned for homework.  When plans do change however, the changes will be reflected here (hopefully by the evening of the day in which they are known to exist).

Week #2

Ott Class Help Pass
clip and use for the week of 9/1

Students who need extra help or assistance may see me Tuesday - Friday in the morning before school.

Extra Help is available this week.

Students may use this pass to get help with assigned work .

Students without passes may not be permitted
to enter the building before school.

All 8th Grade ELA Classes  (7th Grade - scroll down)

Monday- Labor Day Holiday

 

Students Enjoy the Day Off

Homework: No Homework...unless you haven't turned in your syllabus.

Tuesday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading of their self selected novels.

  • Students will review some of the classroom expectations and then access "The Lorax Lit Notes."  We will experience a read aloud of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax." After the reading we will examine/review some of the academic vocabulary in the context of this story.  Over the following two days we will examine the point of view, parts of the plot, and complete a plot diagram illustrating the parts of this text.  Most of the terminology should be review, but in case it is not, we will apply some common terms the kids should be familiar with before we dive into the content.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Wednesday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will then continue our examination of the plot of "The Lorax," applying terms that describe specific elements of the plot and seeing exploring their use across other stories they've read.  We will examine the types of conflict, figurative Language, and Symbolism, and start a plot diagram of the story.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Thursday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will then open "The Lorax Analysis," review the parts of the plot and complete the plot diagram.

  • We will complete an objective summary statement for the story using SWBS formula and begin examining the use of symbolism in the story in an attempt to identify some of the story's possible themes.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Friday - Picture Day!

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will focus on Theme today as we attempt to figure out the main theme of "The Lorax."  We will be taking some notes on how to find theme and them using the Literature Pyramid to work our way to a thematic statement for the story.

Homework: Have a great weekend!
All 7th Grade Honors ELA Classes

Monday- Labor Day Holiday

 

Students Enjoy the Day Off

Homework: No Homework...unless you haven't turned in your syllabus.

Tuesday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading of their self selected novels.

  • Students will review some of the classroom expectations and then access "The Lorax Lit Notes."  We will experience a read aloud of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax." After the reading we will examine/review some of the academic vocabulary in the context of this story.  Over the following two days we will examine the point of view, parts of the plot, and complete a plot diagram illustrating the parts of this text.  Most of the terminology should be review, but in case it is not, we will apply some common terms the kids should be familiar with before we dive into the content.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Wednesday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will then continue our examination of the plot of "The Lorax," applying terms that describe specific elements of the plot and seeing exploring their use across other stories they've read.  We will examine the types of conflict, figurative Language, and Symbolism, and start a plot diagram of the story.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Thursday

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will then open "The Lorax Analysis," review the parts of the plot and complete the plot diagram.

  • We will complete an objective summary statement for the story using SWBS formula and begin examining the use of symbolism in the story in an attempt to identify some of the story's possible themes.

Homework: Students should take home their novel and begin their nightly 30 minutes of independent reading.

Friday - Picture Day!

  • Students will begin class with 10 minutes of independent reading.

  • Students will focus on Theme today as we attempt to figure out the main theme of "The Lorax."  We will be taking some notes on how to find theme and them using the Literature Pyramid to work our way to a thematic statement for the story.

Homework: Have a great weekend!