Date: Friday, September 14, 2012
Homework:
None
Classroom:
Growing the Class:
Today we copied the list of words we agreed to abide by as a class as a way to review the expectations. (See below.)
Vocab:
We took the unit 1 quiz. I will score them over the weekend.
Literature:
We finished studying the story by looking at the climax of the story. I also gave them some deeper questions to explore. We need one last day to wrap up studying the story in depth. (See the questions below.)
SSR/AR:
We had school pictures today, so class time was limited.
Writing:
I will have the students write a little something next week to solidify their thoughts and observations about Raymond's Run because the written piece we do later on will ask them to look at the various stories we read.
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Classroom
Contract Section 1
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Goal:
Safe, comfortable setting for learning.
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Respect
Equally
(as we treat others)
Maturely
Open
minded
Honesty
Loving?
Caring
Cooperative
Positive
Negotiation
Inclusive
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Responsible
Uplifting
Manners
Unbiased
Reasonable
Fairly
Honor
(self-respect)
Respecting
space
Friendly
Safe
Listen
Peaceful
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Classroom
Contract Section 3
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Goal:
Safe, comfortable setting for learning.
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Focused
Use
self-control
Use a
reasonable volume
Be
cooperative
Respect
each other
Treat
equally, nicely, kindly
Be fair
Make
people feel valued
Be
considerate
Loyal?
Be motivating
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Honesty
Leader?
Likeable
Mature
Inspirational
Motivated
Proactive
Positive
Appropriately
Helpful
Caring
Class
should be interesting, comfortable, entertaining
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Classroom
Contract Section 4
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Goal:
Safe, comfortable setting for learning.
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Respect
Participation
Encouragement
Trustworthy
Cooperative
Honest
Forgiving?
Fait
Hardworking
Enthusiastic
Use
manners
Friendly
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Ambitious
Communication
Enjoyable(try)
Responsible
Sharing?
Patient
Like an
adult
Properly
Welcoming
Generous
Loyal?
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Deeper Questions about Raymond’s Run
Why
did the writer not have Squeaky win right away?
How
does the climax resolve all the conflicts from earlier in the story?
How
she thinks of herself.
How
she thinks of Raymond.
How
she thinks of Gretchen.
Why
is the story called Raymond’s Run?
Explain:
Through the character of Squeaky, the writer asks us to consider how we view
others. (List every mention of
pretending on the back.)
How
would this story look if it were set in today where you live, i.e. Hockessin or
Wilmington?
Find
a quote that exemplifies each of the following:
The
theme.
The
character of Squeaky (could be what others say about her, thoughts, or
feelings)
The
author’s purpose.
