Day 8

isolate -                    v.  to set apart from others (pg. 17)

                                                Syn: seclude                                    Ant:  include

                                                Other forms:  isolation

The man had to be isolated because he had a contagious disease.

Assignment

Orphan – pg. 33-45

Out of darkness – pg. 33-48

Small steps – pg. 133-149

1. SPECS log

2. Site map with perspective bubbles

3. Author chat

4. Make a flow chart (4 boxes)

5. Gileon fruit basket

Day 7 - Thursday

Vocabulary

diagnose -              v.   to recognize by signs and symptoms (pg. 11)

                                                Syn:  conclude, determine         

Other forms:  diagnosis

Dr. Skinner’s diagnosis for Jonas was mono since he had high fever for two weeks.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 21-32

Out of Darkness – pg. 17-32

Small Steps – pg. 116-132

1. Site map with perspective bubbles

2. Write the pattern statement and visual tools

3. Venn Diagram

4. Flow chart (4 boxes)

Day 6
Orphan – pg. 9-20
Out of darkness – pg. 1-16
Small steps – pg. 99-115

SPECS log
Site map with perspective bubbles
Write the pattern statement and last 2 process questions
Flow chart(4 boxes)
Venn Diagram

Vocabulary

specify - v.  to name or mention exactly and clearly (pg. 40)

Syn:   require, detail Ant:   uncertainty

forms of the word:  specification (n.)

The teacher did not specify the directions for the test, and I made a bad grade.

Mrs. Cox's and Mrs. Burton's class
Performance Task test on Wednesday, October 1
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge on Thursday, October 2

Mrs. Ray's class
Performance Task test, Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge on Tuesday, September 30

Day 5

Vocabulary
petty - adj.  lesser in rank or status (pg. 22)
                          Syn:   insignificant Ant:  important

Petty disagreements over silly things can ruin friendships.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 60-72

Out of darkness – pg. 65-79

Small steps – pg. 78-98

1.   SPECS log

2.   Site map with perspective bubbles

3.   flow chart (4 boxes)

4.   venn diagram

5.   Write the pattern statement and first three questions

F&F Tests-

Cox and Burton -

Wednesday, October 1 - Performance Task Test

Thursday, October 2 - Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary

Ray - 

Still being determined

Day 4

Vocabulary -

abandon  - v.  to leave completely and finally (pg. 15)
Syn:   desert, vacate Ant:   keep

The captain will abandon the ship after all the passengers have been rescued.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 46-59
Out of darkness – pg. 49-64
Small steps – pg. 60-77

1. Site map with perspective bubbles
2. flow chart (4 boxes)
3. venn diagram
4. Author Chat

Orphan – As Lee walked through the village with the Naillings, how did they introduce him to the people they encountered?
Darkness – Describe what being an apprentice teacher means.
SS – How did Peg describe her legs when she tried to stand but collapsed?