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?

Day 3

linger-     v.   to be slow to leave or act (pg. 20)

                        Syn:   loiter, delay               Ant:  rush, hurry                  

We lingered around the house until our friend came to pick us up.     

 

Orphan – pg. 33-45

Out of darkness – pg. 33-48

Small steps – pg. 43-59

SPECS log

1.Site map with perspective bubbles

2.Write the pattern statement and draw the venn diagram

3.Make a flow chart (4 boxes)

4.My Link

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Orphan – Which children were not taken on the orphan train because it was too difficult to place them in homes?

Darkness – What special school event renewed Louis’s courage?  How?

SS – Describe in detail the Sister Kenny Treatments

I forgot the blog yesterday!  I am so sorry!  You will find Day 1 and 2 below.

Day 1

hoist  - v.  to raise or become raised into position especially by mechanical means (pg. 6)
Syn:   raise, lift Ant:  lower, descend

The flagpole was hoisted into position using a crane.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 9-20

Out of darkness – pg. 1-16

Small steps – pg. 9-25

SPECS log

Site map with perspective bubbles

Write the pattern statement and first 3 process questions

Make a flow chart for sequence of events for first person or third person (3 boxes each person)

Which point of view is your story written? 1st, 3rd omniscient, 3rd limited

Orphan – What did Lee think about adults and why did he think this way?

SS - What did they first think was wrong with Peg and why? And what was the final diagnosis in the hospital?

Darkness – How did Louis become blind in both eyes?  

Day 2

excursion - n.  a short trip someplace, usually for a special purpose (pg. 11)

Syn:   journey, trip

It was a lovely summer day, so the family decided to take an excursion to the beach.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 21-32

Out of Darkness – pg. 17-32

Small Steps – pg. 26-42

SPECS Log

Site map with perspective bubbles

Write the pattern statement and last 2 process questions 

Flow chart(4 boxes each)

Give an example of why this book is 1st, 3rd omniscient, 3rd limited

Orphan – What did Lee’s father give him just before  the train left?  How did this make him feel and why?

Darkness – Describe the special “gift” that Louis had and how he felt when he used this special “gift”.

SS – What is an iron lung.  Be specific.

Today we started a new unit - Point of View
We will begin reading in our new books tomorrow.  This skill will last about 10 days.

Today we finished intellectual art and movies for the unit Character.

Tomorrow we will begin our new unit - Point of View
Please make every effort to be here for this first day of our new skill.