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Today is October 12, 2016

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Warm up: 
If you had the freedom to travel, to any city or country in the world, where would you go and why?

I would go to ________________, because______________. I would travel with my ____________.  I want to see_______________. I would try their_____________________.
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Review:
Nouns name people, places or things.
For example: The house
                          The beach
                          The bed
Pronouns a word that can function by itself as a noun and that refers either to the participants in the discourse.
For example: He is going home.
                          She is eating food.
                          They are doing homework.

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Let's Read and Discuss: 
                                           "The Suburbs"
Is Mr. Clarke playing basketball?
Where is this neighborhood?
What's Mrs. Lopez doing?
What's happening in the park?
Where's the fire hydrant?


Exit Ticket: The Suburbs Worksheet

Today is Thursday, October 13, 2016

Warm Up:
In your opinion, what are some of the benefits of living in the suburbs?
In my opinion, some of the benefits of living in the suburbs are________________, __________________, and _______________________. I really enjoy _________________ in the suburbs. 

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Review:


Using the story "The Suburbs" what were some of the actions that are not happening in the picture. 

For example: Paul and Brian are not riding a motorcycle.

       -Spelling:


             Write your answer on the white board.

Let's Practice the Present Continuous:

http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present-continuous/index.html
Let's Read and Discuss:

​                                                  "Walk on the Sidewalk"

- Do you know the difference between a stop light and a traffic light?
- Did you know "bike" is a shorter word for bicycle.
              -Do you have a bike?
              -Where do you ride your bike?
                        -In the driveway?
                        -On the sidewalk?
                        -In the park?
               - Why is it not safe to ride a bike in the street?
               - Why is it not safe to ride a bike in the sidewalk?
               - Why is it not safe to ride a bike in the driveway?


Exit Ticket: In the Suburbs Worksheet


Today is Friday, October 14, 2016

Warm Up:

What games or activities do you like to do with your friends?

I like to _____________ and _____________with my friends. Last weekend we __________________. This next weekend we are going to _____________.

VOCABULARY QUIZ

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Together let's compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the city vs. the suburbs
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Now you decide where you would want to live and why?

Today is Monday, October 17, 2016

Journal #21
What are some of the activities that you do after school?

Some of the things that I do after school include_________ and ________.
Review:
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Notes:
                                                              5 W's


are questions whose answers are considered basic in information-gathering or problem-solving.
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Vocabulary:

    always               usually                  often                  sometimes                  never
    noon                  midnight             now                     later                             at 4:00
    on Monday      yesterday            last week            last weekend            meal
    last month      last year                have fun             have a good time    seat
Let's Practice:
 
Visions A book page 153-155 and using the clock with flashcards.
Homework: Write the incorrect vocabulary words from the spelling test 10 xs each.

Today is Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Journal # 22
What would you do if you wanted to be friends with someone who spoke only English?

If I wanted to be friends with someone who spoke only English I would_____________ and ____________.

Review:
Using flashcards they were to give me the time using clocks.
Dictating the time, they were to show me it on their clocks.

Let's Mark the text,  Read, and Discuss:

                   Why Kids Benefit From After-School Programs
https://www.noodle.com/articles/why-kids-benefit-from-after-school-programs


Mark the text:

1) 
Number the paragraphs
2) Circle key terms, cited authors, and other essential words or numbers.
3) Underline the author’s claims and other information relevant to the reading purpose. A claim is an arguable statement or assertion made by the author. Data, facts, or other backing should support an author’s assertion.

Today is Thursday, October 20, 2016

Journal# 23

What are the advantages of having a weekly schedule?

The advantages of having a weekly schedule include ___________, ___________, and ____________.
Review:

Vocabulary Words using desk and markers.
Time review using Kahoot.
Read the article for comprehension. Help with struggling words along the way. Students are to take notes as we read, in order to answer questions.

  Discuss:
-Who is the author of this article?
-What is the title of this article?
-When was this article published?
-Where can you find the introduction? conclusion?
-How many subheadings does this article have?
-Why is this article important?


 Exit Ticket: ​Check for Understanding:
-Who can you find in the after school program?
-What do after school program provide for students during the middle school years ?
-When should students begin attending after school programs?
-Where can they go for tutoring services and college prep courses? 

-How would the after school program further improve your child’s development ?
-Why
 do kids benefit from after-school programs?

Today is Friday, October 21, 2016

Journal# 24
 
How do you feel on Fridays?

​On Fridays, I feel ___________, because ____________.

Time and Vocabulary Quiz

Review:
Practice:
Listen to Tom’s daily routine. Fill in the blanks. 
                 

You want to know about my daily routine? Well, I have a very busy day. I .............wake up........ a.m.. I ……………………  have a large cup of coffee and a sandwich for breakfast. At about ........... I go to work. I ………………… talk to my colleagues about what we have to do. Later, I …………………….go to places and interview people or just report the news. ……………………., I have to run from one place to another and don’t have time for lunch. I never come home before……………. in the evening. 
Connect:
  1. How often do you brush your teeth?
  2. How often do you check your email? 
  3. How often do you eat caviar?
  4. How often do you go swimming?
  5. How often do you go to school?
  6. How often do you play soccer?
  7. How often do you shower? 
  8. How often do you study English at school?
  9. How often do you wash your hair? 
  10. How often do you do homework?
Read:
                                         Mary's Hobbies and Interests
Mary has a lot of hobbies and interests. She usually gets up early so she can run before work. She doesn't often have time to ski, but she occasionally goes on Saturdays during the winter. Mary often rides a horse at a stable near here home. She sometimes goes after work, but she usually goes horseback riding on Sundays. She loves music. She always goes to choir practice on Wednesday evenings and sings in church on Sundays. She doesn't have much extra money, so she rarely goes to concerts in the city. She sometimes watches TV because she likes doing things outside. She usually goes to the gym if it's raining outside. She isn't often alone because she has a lot of friends. She occasionally does something alone, but she usually does her activities with one of her friends.
Independently:

         Handout-Answer the following questions based on the reading.

Today is Monday, October 24, 2016

Journal #25

How was your weekend?

​My weekend was ___________, because I __________with ___________.
Review:

To talk about what happened yesterday, we use the past tense.
           
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Let's  Practice:
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I will do a few and then...

On the board there is a list of regular verbs. Each student needs to:
     A) read out loud the word
     B) write the simple past form
Notes:
Many verbs do not add -ed for the simple past. They are irregular verbs.

For Example:
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Today is Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Journal #26:

What did you do yesterday, when you got home from school?

​When I got home from school, I ___________, ___________, and ____________.
Vocabulary:

get                                        ride                                  swim
got                                        rode                                swam
give                                      run
gave                                     ran
make                                   sing
made                                   sang
meet                                    speak
met                                      spoke
read                                     stand
read                                     stood
Let's Read and Discuss:

                                                   Ben's Day

When I woke up this morning, I found my dog, Fox, waiting for me. He wanted me to take him for a walk. I was too hungry, so first I had breakfast. I had a glass of milk and a piece of toast. Then I washed my teeth and put on a track-suit and a heavy coat, because it was really cold outside. Fox was already impatient. We both went out, and walked to the park near home. He ran and jumped, and pursued some passers-by. He also destroyed some pieces of furniture somebody left on the road. I sat on a bench all the time, wishing I could be inside my warm bed. When my hands were frozen, I decided it was time to go back home. Fox didn’t want to, but I pulled hard and I managed to take him back. When we arrived at the front door, I realized I didn’t have my keys with me, so we stayed out in the cold for more than an hour! Fox was happy, but I was late for work!

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Answer the questions:
a.Who was happy to stay outside?
b.What did Ben do in the park?
c.What did Fox do in the park?
d.What did Ben have for breakfast?
e.What was the weather like?
f.What was Ben wearing?
g.When did Ben decide it was time to go home?
Review:

Each student is to form a sentence with the irregular verb chosen from the bag.

       For Example: I went to the park with my friends.
Practice: Simple-Past Regular Verb Worksheet

Today is Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Journal # 27:

Be creative, summarize a fairy tail story.

Once upon a time there was a __________. 

 Review:
          Vocabulary 
Let's Read: 
                                Jack and the Beanstalk


Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He lived with his mother.They were very poor.All they had was a cow.One morning, Jack’s mother told him to take the cow to the market and sell her. On the way Jack met a man. He gave Jack some magic beans for the cow. Jack took the beans and went back home.When Jack’s mother saw the beans she was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window.The next morning,Jack looked out of the window.There was a giant beanstalk. He went outside and started to climb the beanstalk. He climbed up to the sky through the clouds. Jack saw a beautiful castle. He went inside. Jack heard a voice “Fee,fi,fo,fum!” and ran into a cupboard. An enormous giant came into the room and sat down. On the table there was a hen and a golden harp. "Lay” said the giant.The hen laid an egg-it was made of gold. ”Sing” said the giant.The harp began to sing. Soon the giant was asleep. Jack jumped out of the cupboard. He took the hen and the harp. Suddenly the harp sang “Help,master!”. The giant shouted, “Fee,fi,fo,fum!”. Jack ran and started to climb down the beanstalk.The giant came down after him. Jack shouted “Mother,help!”. Jack’s mother took an axe and chopped down the beanstalk. The giant fell and crashed to the ground. Nobody ever saw him again. With the golden eggs and the magic harp Jack and his mother lived happily ever after.
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1.Jack and his mother were very wealthy. ( ......... )
2.He shared the house with his mother. ( ......... )
3.Jack’s mother told him to take the cow for a walk. ( ......... )
4.Jack met a man on the way to the market and sold the cow to him.( ...... )
5.Jack sold the cow for a hen and a magic harp. ( ......... )
6.When his mother saw the beans,she cooked the dinner with them. ( ......... )
7.Jack woke up and saw a very big beanstalk in front of the window. ( ......... )
8.He went up to the sky and saw a beautiful girl over the clouds. ( ......... )
9.He hid under the table when he heard the voice of giant. ( ......... )
10.The giant had a hen that laid golden eggs. ( ......... )
11.The golden harp could sing. ( ......... )
12.The golden harp warned Jack because the giant woke up. ( ......... )
13.Jack took the hen and the harp with him before he climbed down the beanstalk. ( ...... ) 14.The giant didn’t follow Jack.( ......... )
15.Jack’s mother burnt down the beanstalk and killed the giant. ( ......... )

Listen to the story

Check for Understanding:

1.What was the boy’s name?
2.Did he and his mother have a lot of money?
3.What did Jack do with the cow?
4.What did the man give Jack?
5.Was his mother happy when she saw the beans?
6.What did she do with the beans?
7.What happened to the beans?
8.What did Jack see when he looked out of the window?
9.What did Jack do when he saw the giant plant?

Today is Thursday, October 27, 2016

Journal #28:

If you had the same option as Jack, would you trade the cow for the beans?

If I had the same option as Jack, I (would/would not) trade the cow for the beans.
Let's Review:
  • Spelling irregular verbs
  • Simple Past Tense
  • The Clock
Let's Read:
Read the following text carefully.

It’s was a rainy Saturday. It was raining a lot and Mary and her family was spending the afternoon at home. Her uncles visited them. Mary and her father were in the living room. Mary drew her father, while Mr. Harris, checked the internet. They also talked. Mary’s older brother, Peter, was in his bedroom playing computer games. He is a computer fanatic and he spends much time playing on the computer. His little brother, Jim was also in the living room. He played with his dinosaurs’ collection. Sometimes he teased Mary; he was a really naughty boy. Mary’s mother, Mrs. Harris, was in the kitchen preparing a snack for all of them. She made some tea and talked to Mary’s uncles –Lucy and Tom. They were from the nearest town and stopped by to say hello. Fluffy, the family cat, was sleeping on the kitchen’s sofa. We could not see him in the picture, but he is a true fluffy cat.

Answer the following questions:
  1. What day of the week was it?
  2. Where was Mary?
  3. What was Mr. Harris doing?
  4. Was Mrs. Harris preparing a snack in the kitchen?
  5. What is Fluffy, the cat, doing?
Let's Listen to:
                                           
The Story of Alice and Josh
Practice:
Listen again, to the story of Alice & Josh. Fill in the blanks.        


This is Alice. Last year, Alice ______Josh at a coffee shop. Josh _________Alice to dinner. Josh ____very handsome and Alice___ single, so she said, yes! They had so much in common. Alice ____ shopping, Josh ______ shopping too. Alice_____ romance movies. Josh _____ romance movies too. One week later, Alice and Josh ______ to Italy. They ______ at a romantic hotel. They _____ in love. One month later, Alice _____that Josh ______ someone else. After that, Josh didn’t call Alice again.
Independently:
Complete the word search puzzle.
http://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/91935/

Today is Friday, October 28, 2016

Journal #30:

Write the following sentences in English.


Yo fui a la escuela ayer y le dije hola a mis amigas. Ellas habian hecho la tarea. Yo escribi toda la asignacion y fui y la entregue a Ms. De Avila.
Vocabulary Test
Duolingo 3-6

Today is Monday, October 31, 2016

Journal #31

​What is something that you do not like to speak about?

​I do not like to speak about ____________, because__________.
Review:
  • Time using words
  • ​Simple Past-Irregular Verbs
Notes:
Simple Past: Negative or Regular and Irregular Verbs
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Let's Practice:

1) Write 2 things that you did and 2 things that you didn't do last week. Use regular and irregular verbs.

2) Share with the class.


For Example:

Last week, I listened to music. I didn't play soccer with my friends.


Last week, I ate pizza with my  family. I didn't go to school on Tuesday. 

Today is Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Journal #32

Did you go trick o treating yesterday? ​

​I (did/did not) go trick o treating yesterday.
Review:
  • 1-6 Read the Time Problem and choose the best answer
  • 5 w's
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Let's Read:

Who is she ? What did she do? What happened?

Let's Answer:

What kind of cake did Lilly want for her birthday?
Who baked the cake?
What did Beth do first?
How long did she bake the cakes?
What did Beth do on Sunday? 

How did Lilly feel about her cake?

Notes:
Past-Simple Questions

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Let's Practice:
Grammar Worksheet: Yes/No Questions

Today is Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Journal #33

Were you wearing pink or purple yesterday?

I (was/was not) wearing _________yesterday.
Let's Read:

                                               A Day In the City

  • Underline the regular past tense verbs.
    • Finish in -ed
  • Circle the irregular past tense verbs.
    • Use the list of irregular past tense verbs.

Today is Thursday, November 3, 2016

Journal #34​

Where were you yesterday during first block?

Yesterday, during first block, I was __________________.
Review:
  • 7-12 Read and select the best answer for the time problems

Correct It!
Use a negative, and then say the sentence correctly.
For Example:
                Juan and Kathy paid two dollars to eat pizza.
Negative: Juan and Kathy did not pay two dollars to eat pizza.
Correctly: Juan and Kathy paid five dollars to eat pizza.

Vocabulary: 
                                                Past Time Expressions

last                                                          
three days ago    
last night                                              
a week ago  
last Sunday                                          
a month ago    
last weekend                                      
a year ago      
last week                                              
yesterday
last month                                           
yesterday morning
last year
                                                yesterday afternoon
ago
                                                           yesterday evening
ten minutes ago
an hour ago

Independently:

A)Where did you go last weekend? Check the places you went.

Working Together:

B) Tell your partner about each place and what you did there. IN ENGLISH.

C) Ask your partner about last weekend. If your partner answered YES, check the day on the  chart on page 139.

Practice on Your Own/Homework:
Past Tense  and Negative on Page 141.

Today is Friday, November 4, 2016

Journal #35

Write about traditions you did in the past (yesterday, last week, etc)when you lived in your country.
Review: 
Vocabulary
Report Information from the Chart-page 139.
Notes:
Simple Past of Be
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Let's Practice:

(was/were)                Jesi and I ________late for baseball practice yesterday.
(wasn't/weren't)     But the team__________there.
(was/were)                It _________3:30. Then we remembered
(wasn't/weren't)     Baseball practice ________on Tuesday.
(was/were)                It _________ on Monday.
(was/were)                I ________late for Dance Club.
(was/were)                Jesi____late for Art Club.
(wasn't/weren't)     Our clubs_________happy with us!
Today is Monday, November 7, 2016
                                           Time and Vocabulary Quiz

Review-Listen to the Story:

Practice:
Listen again, to the story. Fill in the blanks.       


Hello Aimee, this is a great show, but tell me about last summer. ______ you go on a trip last summer? Yes, we ______. It _____ an amazing trip. Where _____ you go? We went to New York. There we _____many interesting places. How ________ you get there? _____ you travel by plane? No, we __________our cars. I’m frightened of planes. It _______ a long ride, I guess. _____ it take very long? Yes, it ______ five days. ______ you stay at Campgrounds? No, we _________. Oh, so you ______ at Motels? That is right, we ________that. _______ you have good weather? It _____ beautiful. ________ it rain? It _______ a couple of times. Oh, but you have umbrellas? Yes, we had umbrellas and rain coats too. _______ you have expensive food? No, we ______ at the cheap restaurants. ____ you have an upset stomach? Once or twice. What _____ you take for it? I took a very good pill, I ______ remember the name. ______ you have the opportunity to speak English? Of course, many times. _______ everybody understand you? Some people __________ me to repeat. ______ you have to ask them to repeat? Excuse me can you repeat that?

Did                     Was                   Visited                 Drove              Took                   Didn’t               Stayed            Preferred            Rained                Ate                  Asked
Together:
Let's Read Rosa Aguilar's Story

Questions:

What is the season she is currently in?
What was the weather like yesterday?
How did she celebrate?
What did she do first?
Where did she go second?
Who is Hugo?

No School on Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Today is Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Journal # 38:

This week is "American Education Week." Do you think high school students should have an option to come or withdraw from school? Why or why not?

I  (believe/do not believe) that children in the United States (should / should not) attend school, because ___________ and ______________.
Independently:
                                                      Your Favorite Activities

First, brainstorm a list.
Second, find or draw pictures using references like magazines.
Third, put your pictures on a poster, give the poster a title and label each activity.
Fourth, present your poster to the class.
Fifth, write a friendly letter about your favorite activities.
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Today is Thursday, November 10, 2016

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Journal #39:


On November 10, 1969, Sesame Street began the television show.  If you had the ability to invent a new Sesame Street character, what would it look like and what name would you give it?  Draw a picture and list out all of the characteristics. Don't forget to include the name.

Ms. Medan is coming to talk about high school

Today is Monday, November 14, 2016

Journal #40:
Today is “National Clean Our Your Refrigerator Day.” Based on all the food you currently have in your refrigerator, which one is your favorite food and why?
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Review: 
a dictionary is a book that lists the words of a language (in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning.
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a thesaurus is a book of synonyms (are words that mean the same things). 
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Notes:

A narrative is a story. A narrative has characters, a setting, and a plot. 

Characters-are people in the story (Who?)
Setting-the time and place of the story (Where?)
Plot- what happens in the story; there is a beginning, a middle, and an end
            (What?)
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Sequence of events is the order in which things happen. Key words that show sequence are first, then, next, finally, and at last. They help you understand when things happen in the narrative. (When?)
Reading:
​                    Tomas Cleans the Car ​ on page 164
Practice:
Substitute unknown words in the reading with synonyms using thesaurus.

Today is Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Journal # 41
 bit. What message would you give those who currently smoke to help them stop?

Picture Day

Independently:

Complete Duolingo

Today is Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Journal # 42

396 years ago corn was discovered for the first time by Pilgrims. What are some ways people use corn today? What is your favorite corn recipe?
Together:
List the words that were replaced with synonyms in the reading.

Read the passage with the new words incorporated.

Reading Comprehension 1-5 on page 166.

Today is Thursday, November 17, 2016

Journal # 43

Since today is "National Take a Hike Day" if we were to go as a class to take a hike, where would you like to go and what would you show us?

hike = excursion a pie

Notes:
                                                            Timeline

A timeline can help you identify and retell the plot. 
A timeline contains a title.
A timeline lists events in the order that they happened. (First, next, last)


For Example:
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 Independently:
Complete the timeline.

​Retell the story.

What do you think happened next? Write about it using complete sentences.

Today is Friday, November 18, 2016

Journal #43
How do you feel on Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for?
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Spelling Test

Individually:

Check on Spanish Reading Comprehension

Today is Monday, November 21, 2016

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Journal #44

Today is National Stuffing Day. Stuffing is what we fill the turkey with. What does your Thanksgiving meal consist of?

Notes:

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For Example:

Textbooks, Magazines, Newspapers, Directions, Speeches, Manuals and Government Documents.

Building Background:

Together:
                                                LEADING U.S. TURKEY PRODUCERS
                                      Name of                                                     Number of
                                      State                                                             Turkeys Produced      

                                       Arkansas                                                          28,500,000
                                      Minnesota                                                       46,500,000
                                      Missouri                                                           21,500,000
                                      North Carolina                                              39,000,000
                                      Virginia                                                            19,700,000
  • Which state produces the most turkeys? 
  • Which state on the chart produces more turkeys -- North Carolina or Virginia?
  • How many turkeys were produced on farms in Missouri?
  • Which state on the chart produces the fewest turkeys? 
  • Which state produces fewer turkeys -- Arkansas or Minnesota?
  • How many more turkeys are produced in North Carolina than in Arkansas?
  • If Arkansas produces 500,000 more turkeys this year than in the year on the chart, how many turkeys will they raise?
  • How many million turkeys in all are produced by these top turkey-producing states? 

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