Mr. Davis

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/13/08

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Parents, it is time to send in a self-addressed stamped envelope (with 2 stamps) to your child'd home room teacher so that we may mail home your child's final report card.

Final Daily Grammar Practice Quiz #14 is set for Thursday, May 15th. AC students should review DGP Sentences #37-38. On-Level students should review DGP Sentences #27-28.

The Lyddie Book Review is due on Thursday, May 15th. Extra Credit (+5) points will be added for submitting the book review Wednesday.

The Lyddie Test covering the entire novel will be Thursday, May 15th. The test questions are a combination of matching, true-false, and multiple choice.

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1,2,and 7:

I checked for completed chapter summaries for chapters 12-14 and 15-17. Students, who finished chapter 17, completed the comprehension check for chapters 15-16-17. Students continued their silent reading.

On-Level Homework:

Students have a ten character chart to complete by writing two sentences to describe each character. Students should also review sentences #27-28 for the DGP Quiz #14. Students should begin drafting their book review. Scroll back to Friday's blog to find a link to download the directions for the book review as well as a sample of a book review.

AC Classwork Blocks 3 and 6:

Students continued their silent reading of Lyddie. I checked for completed chapter summaries from chapters 12-14 and 15-17. Students, who completed chapter 17, completed the comprehension check for chapters 15-17. A few students used the laptops to work on their independent research which coincided with their reading of Lyddie. The presentation utilizes either power point or Smart Ideas to showcase the relationship between the student's chosen topic and the storyline of the novel Lyddie.

AC Homework:

Students have a ten character chart to complete by writing two sentences to describe each character. Students should also review sentences #37-38 for the DGP Quiz #14. Students should begin drafting their book review if they have not already done so. Some students have already submitted their book review. Students, who submit their book review tomorrow, receive an extra 5 points for early submission.    Scroll back to Friday's blog to find a link to download the directions for the book review as well as a sample of a book review.

Have a terrific Tuesday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/12/08

Monday, May 12, 2008

Sixth Grade students participated in a Mock Writing Test this morning. The students followed the same procedures as the 8th Grade Writing Assessment. Ths students were given 100 minutes to follow the steps of the writing process to produce a quality expository or persuasive essay on a topic they had never seen before. 

Thursday, May 15th, is the date for the final Daily Grammar Practice Quiz #14 for both AC and On-Level students. AC students will review Sentences #37-38,  while On-Level students will review Sentences #27-28.

The Book Review for Lyddie is due Thursday, May 15th. Check Friday's blog for a link to download the directions and a sample book review.

AC students for their book review must add a fourth part beyond the listing for On-Level. AC students must compare Lyddie to another character from a movie, book, or TV show.

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1,2,7:

I checked for completed chapter summaries for chapters 12-13-14. Students read silently chapters 15-16-17. Students will answer 10 multiple choice questions to assess their reading of chapters 15-16-17. Tuesdaya I will check for completed chapter summaries  for chapters 15-16-17.  Students were allowed to work on their book reveiw of Lyddie, which is due Thursday. The book review may be typed or handwritten  with black or blue ink.   

Block 7 did not meet today due to change in scheduld because of the Mock Writing Test.

On-Level Homework:

Students should continue reading chapters from Lyddie if they checked out a book from me or begin composing their book review of Lyddie using their chapter summaries to support their conclusion as to the theme of the novel. The book review is due Thursday.

AC Classwork Block 3:

Students continued their silent reading of chapters from Lyddie. I checked for completed chapter summaries for chapters 12-13-14. Students were expected to read chapters 15-16-17 today. Students, who completed chapter 17, could go ahead and take the comprehension check for chapters 15-16-17, which is multiple choice questions. The rest will answer the questions on Tuesday.

Block 6 did not meet today due to the change in schedule for the Mock Writing Test.

AC Homework:

Students should continue reading chapters from Lyddie if they checked out a book from me or begin composing their book review of Lyddie using their chapter summaries to support their conclusion as to the theme of the novel. The book review is due Thursday.

Have a marvelous Monday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/09/08

Friday, May 9, 2008

Parents, please check today's agenda power point for specific information regarding Monday's Mock Writing Test and the Book Review for the novel Lyddie, which is due Thursday, May 15th.  Download friday_may_9_2008.ppt

Our last DGP Quiz for the year #14 will be Thursday, May 15. AC students will study sentences #37-38, while On-Level students will study sentences #27-28.

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1-2:

Students diagrammed this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28: I will take chips to the party, but Tara will take brownies with nuts.

I checked Wednesday's homework assignment, diary entry from Ezekial Abernathy.

I checked for chapter summaries for chapters 9-10-11. I also checked for summaries for chapters 12-13-14.

Students checked their comprehension of chapters 12-13-14 by answering multiple choice questions on paper.

Students were briefed on Monday's Mock Writing Test. Students will need a black or blue ink pen to write the final copy. They must write on their assigned topic.

I reviewed with the students the requirements for the Book Review, which is due on Thursday, May 15th. Students have a copy of the expectations. Download published_book_review_instructions.doc 

On the reverse side of the handout is a sample of a book review for Bud Not Buddy .  Download sample_book_review.doc

AC Classwork  Blocks 3 and 6:

Students diagrammed this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #38: After you have finished your reading, write your chapter summaries.

I checked Wednesday's homework assignment, diary entry from Ezekial Abernathy.

I checked for chapter summaries for chapters 9-10-11. I also checked for summaries for chapters 12-13-14.

Students checked their comprehension of chapters 12-13-14 by answering multiple choice questions on paper.

Students were briefed on Monday's Mock Writing Test. Students will need a black or blue ink pen to write the final copy. They must write on their assigned topic.

I reviewed the expectations for the Lyddie Book Review. Download published_book_review_instructions_ac.doc

The reverse side of the handout has a sample of a book review for the novel Bud, Not Buddy. Click on the link for On-Level Blocks to download the sample book review. AC students must add a fourth section to their review. They must compare/contrast Lyddie to another character from another book, movie, or TV show. Refer to today's agenda for a slide detailing information regarding the book review assignment.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/08/08

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Parents, the students will participate in a Mock Writing Test on Monday,May 12th. This test will cover the proper use of the writing process to compose a quality piece of writing. Students will need pencils for prewriting and drafting and a blue or black ink pen for the final copy. The results of this Mock Writing Test will be forwarded to the 7th Grade Language Arts teachers.

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1-2:

Students rewrote this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28 following all punctuation and capitalization rules: I will take chips to the party, but Tara will take brownies with nuts.

Students continued their silent reading of the novel Lyddie. They were expected to complete chapter 14 and write a summary for chapters 13 and 14.

I will check their Wednesday night's homework, the diary entry as Ezekial Abernathy in class Friday. I will also check for summaries for chapters 9-10-11.

Friday,students will receive the directions for their Book Review writing task. The students will also receive a sample book review so that they will know what one looks like. This book review is due on Thursday, May 15th.   

On-Level Classwork Block 7:

Students rewrote this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28 following all punctuation and capitalization rules: I will take chips to the party, but Tara will take brownies with nuts.

Students completed their comprehension check for chapters 9-10-11 using the Senteo Response System.

I checked for Wednesday's homwork, diary entry by Ezekial, while the students were reading silently. I also checked for completion of chapter summaries for chapters 9-10-11.

Friday,students will receive the directions for their Book Review writing task. The students will also receive a sample book review so that they will know what one looks like. This book review is due on Thursday, May 15th.   

AC Classwork Block 3:

Students rewrote this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #38 following all punctuation and capitalization rules:After you have finished your reading, write your chapter summaries. We will diagram the sentence on Friday.

Students continued their silent reading of the novel Lyddie. They were expected to complete chapter 14 and write summaries for chapters 13-14. Students were expected to continue silent reading until the end of the period.

I will check Wednesday's homework, diary entry by Ezekial, in class Friday. I will also check for summaries for chapters 9-10-11 Friday.

AC Classwork Block 6:

Students rewrote this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #38 following all punctuation and capitalization rules:After you have finished your reading, write your chapter summaries. We will diagram the sentence on Friday.

Students continued their silent reading of the novel Lyddie. They were expected to complete chapter 14 and write summaries for chapters 13-14.

I checked Wednesday's homework, diary entry by Ezekial, and checked for chapter summaries for chapters 9-10-11. We will check comprehension of chapters 12-14 Friday.

Students were given the directions for their book review of Lyddie along with a sample book review. The book review is due Thursday, May 15th. 

Have a terrific Thursday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/07/08

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Parents, please compare the attached agenda with the one in your child's  agenda so that you will know what your child did during class as well as what is the homework assignment for tonight. Download wednesday_may_7_2008.ppt

*Students checked out a copy of Lyddie overnight on a first come, first served basis at 4:10 this afternoon. Students may also borrow a copy during home room Thursday morning.*

Tonight's Homework for both On-Level and AC students:

Students will choose one of three options for their journal entry in their composition book. Download journal_21.ppt  Homework will be graded based on the effort shown in their writing to fully explain their chosen  topic.

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1,2,and 7:

Students answered three questions regarding this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28: How many clauses are present? What is the sentence type? What is the purpose for each clause?

Students checked their comprehension for chapters 9-10-11 fof  Lyddie by answering ten multiple choice questions using the Senteo Response System.

Student wrote a summary paragraph for chapter 12 reading yesterday in class. Students then read silently chapters 13-14 for the remainder of the period. Students are expected to write a short summary for each chapter completed.

AC Classwork Blocks 3 and 6:

Students answered three questions regarding this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #38: How many clauses are present? What is the sentence type? What is the purpose for each clause?

Students checked their comprehension for chapters 9-10-11 fof  Lyddie by answering ten multiple choice questions using the Senteo Response System.

Students read silently at their own pace. Yesterday,I read aloud chapter 12. It is an on-going expectation that students will write a summary paragaraph for each completed chapter of Lyddie.

Students are are expected to read silently until dismissal.

Have a wonderful Wednesday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/06/08

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Parents, there will be an Extra Help Session Wednesday morning starting at 7:50a.m. We will cover Lyddie, our novel study, as well as review for next week's DGP Quiz #14.

Parents, please compare the attached agenda with the one in your child's agenda so that you know what your child is doing in class each day. Download tuesday_may_6_2008.ppt

On-Level Classwork Blocks 1,2,7:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28: I will take chips to the party, but Tara will take brownies with nuts. The students identified two simple subjects, two complete subjects, two simple predicates, two complete predicates, two direct objects, two prepositional phrases, and two objects of the preposition.

Students read silently for a while. We used the directed reading questions posted on the SmartBoard to review chapters 9-10-11. Then students read silently for the remainder of the period.

Comprehension Check-Up for chapters 9-11using the Senteo Response System was postponed until Wednesday so that every student could finish chapter 11 either during class, overnight, or during home room tomorrow.

I  allowed students to check out a copy of Lyddie overnight on a first come, first served basis at 4:10 this afternoon. Students may also borrow a book during Home Room time on Wednesday morning. 

As each student completes a chapter, they are required to write a short chapter summary relating the key events of that chapter. I will check Wednesday for summaries for chapters 9-10, and Thursday for chapters 11-12. 

AC Classwork Blocks 3 and 6:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #38: After you have finished your reading, write your chapter summaries.

The students identified two simple subjects, two complete subjects, two simple predicates, two complete predicates, two direct objects.

Students read silently for a while. We used the directed reading questions posted on the SmartBoard to review chapters 9-10-11. Then students read silently for the remainder of the period.

Comprehension Check-Up for chapters 9-11using the Senteo Response System was postponed until Wednesday so that every student could finish chapter 11 either during class, overnight, or during home room tomorrow.

I allowed students to check out a copy of Lyddie overnight on a first come, first served basis at 4:10 this afternoon. Students may also borrow a book during Home Room time on Wednesday morning. 

As each student completes a chapter, they are required to write a short chapter summary relating the key events of that chapter. I will check Wednesday for summaries for chapters 9-10, and Thursday for chapters 11-12.

Have a terrific Tuesday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/05/08

Monday, May 5, 2008

Today is Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day!

Parents, check the attached agenda and compare it to the one in your child's agenda so that you know what he/she is doing in class each day. Download may_5_2008.ppt 

*Students may check out a Lyddie book overnight to catch up on their silent reading. Books are checked out on a "first come, first served" basis at 4:10p.m. each day. Students promise to return the book to me at the beginning of home room the next day, 8:50a.m.* We only have a class set of books. There are not enough books for every student to bring one home.

Classwork On-Level Blocks 1,2 and 7:

Students identified and labeled the parts of speech for each word in this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #28: I will take the chips to the party, but Tara will take brownies with nuts.

I checked each student's Composition Book for summary paragraphs for chapters 7 and 8 from Lyddie. Students should have completed these two chapters on Friday.

Students began reading chapter 9 today. Today's goal was to finish chapter 10 by the end of class.

I returned the comprehension check for chapters 6-7-8 while the students were reading silently. This check up is on a 1/2 sheet of paper.

The next comprehension check-up will be after chapter 11. This should occur on Tuesday if the students stay on schedule with their reading.

If a student falls behind in their reading, they can borrow a book during home room and check out a book overnight to catch up with their assigned reading.

On-Level Homework:

There is no written homework. Students should review their chapter summaries to keep up with the plot and characters as the story unfolds.

Classwork AC Blocks 3 and 6:

Students identified and labeled the part of speech for each word in this week's Daily Grammar Senetence #38: After you have finished your reading, write your chapter summaries.

I checked each student's Composition Book for summary paragraphs for chapters 7 and 8 from Lyddie. Students should have completed these two chapters on Friday.

Students began reading chapter 9 today. Today's goal was to finish chapter 10 by the end of class. Some students may have started chapter 11 today. Each students composes a short summary after reading a chapter to remember the key events in that chapter. These summaries help the students keep with the characters and the plot as the story unfolds.

I returned the comprehension check for chapters 6-7-8 while the students were reading silently. This check up is on a 1/2 sheet of paper.

The next comprehension check-up will be after chapter 11. This should occur on Tuesday if the students stay on schedule with their reading.

If a student falls behind in their reading, they should either check out a book overnight or borrow a book during home room to complete their assigned reading.

AC Homework Blocks 3 and 6:

There is no written homework tonight. Students should re-read their summaries so that they can keep up with the new characters and the plot development as the story unfolds.

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/02/08

Friday, May 2, 2008

Classwork On-Level Blocks 1,2 and 7:

Students completed their reading through chapter 8 of Lyddie  and finished composing their summary paragraph for chapter 8.

Students then answered a quick 10 short answer questions covering chapters 6-7-8. I will grade the answers for accuracy counting it as class grade for Lyddie.

Students continued their silent reading starting with chapter 9. We are scheduled for another reading check-up for comprehension on Monday covering chapters 9-10-11. I will be spot checking composition books for summaries for chapters 7-8,9-10 during class Monday. Students are expected to read at their pace. Students may read beyond the assigned chapters. As each chapter is completed, students will stop and write a short summary paragraph. 

Classwork AC Blocks 3 and 6:

Students continued their silent reading of the novel Lyddie. Students completed a short answer 10 questions comprehension check-up covering chapters 6-7-8 today. I will grade the questions for accuracy and count it as a class grade for Lyddie.

Students were scheduled to read chapters 9-10-11 today. I will spot check composition books for summaries for chapters 7-8,9-10 on Monday. Students are expected to read at their pace. Students may read beyond the assigned chapters. After each chapter is completed, students will compose a short chapter summary.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Davis's Daily Delivery 05/01/08

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Parents, I collected signed progress reports from the students. Your child must return a progress report with your signature Friday or receive consequences of silent lunch and points off CAT Card for "not following directions".

Homework Tonight:

Each student must have written a summary paragraph for chapter 7 of Lyddie. Some students read and created a summary for chapter 8 as well. Check your child's compostion book for their paragraphs. The comprehension check Friday covers chapters 6-7-8.

Classwork Blocks 1 and 2:

Students identified and labeled the clauses, the sentence type, and the sentence purpose for Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #27: When you come to my house, we can jump on my trampoline. Students also rewrote the sentence correctly following all punctuation and capitalization rules.

Students read chapter 7 and wrote a short summary of events in their Composition Book. Some students also read chapter 8 and recorded a summary for that chapter as well. 

There will be a comprehension check for chapters 6-7-8 on Friday.

Block 3 and 6 Classwork:

Students identified and labeled the clauses, sentence type, and sentence purpose for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #37: Most of the students passed each section of the CRCT without much trouble. Students also rewrote the sentence correctly following all punctuation and capitalization rules.

Student read chapter 7 and wrote a short summary of events. Students were also expected to read chapters 8-9 and write a summmary paragraph for each chapters. The Comprehension Check Friday covers chapters 6-7-8. Students may complete summary paragraph #9 in class Friday. Students are to write their summary paragraphs in their Composition Book. 

Block 7 Classwork:

Students identified and labeled the clauses, the sentence type, and the sentence purpose for Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #27: When you come to my house, we can jump on my trampoline. Students also rewrote the sentence correctly following all punctuation and capitalization rules.

We read chapter 6 aloud and created a character profile for Ezekial Abernathy. Students were to read chapter 7 and 8 silently and write a summary paragraph in their Composition Book for each chapter. There will be a comprehension check for chapters 6-7-8 on Friday.

I posted on the SmartBoard some directed reading questions for chapters 7-8. Students may use them to guide their reading of chapters 7-8. They are not required to answer the directed reading questions. They are required to compose a summary paragraph containing the main events from each chapter. I will check periodically without warning to see if students are in fact writing a paragraph after each chapter is read.

Have a terrific Thursday evening!

Davis's Daily Delivery 04/30/08

Wednesday, April 30 ,2008

Progress Reports were distributed in each block today. Parents, please review and sign the progress report so that I know that you have seen the hard copy. Progress reports are also available through I-Parent.

Parents, please compare the attached agenda with the one in your child's agenda so that you are aware of the classwork attempted and completed each day. Download wednesday_april_30_2008.ppt 

Classwork Block 1:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #27:When you come to my house, we can jump on my trampoline.

Students checked comprehension of chapters 3-5 of Lyddie using the Senteo sponse System. Each students created a profile for the character Zekial Abernathy, who was featured in chapter 6. The class compiled a complete list of characteristics and pertinent information as a review of chapter 6.

Students received short summary paragraphs for chapters 1-6. This is a model for the summary paragraphs the students will be writing for chapters 7 and beyond. Students will be reading chapters 7-8-9 and writing a summary for each completed chapter Thursday.

Block 2 Classwork:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #27:When you come to my house, we can jump on my trampoline.

Students checked comprehension of chapters 3-5 of Lyddie using the Senteo sponse System. Each students created a profile for the character Zekial Abernathy, who was featured in chapter 6. The class compiled a complete list of characteristics and pertinent information as a review of chapter 6.

Students received short summary paragraphs for chapters 1-6. This is a model for the summary paragraphs the students will be writing for chapters 7 and beyond. Students will be reading chapters 7-8-9 and writing a summary for each completed chapter Thursday.

Block 3 Classwork:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #37: Most of the students passed each section of the CRCT without much trouble.

Students received short summary paragraphs for chapters 1-6. This is a model for the summary paragraphs the students will be writing for chapters 7 and beyond. Students began reading chapters 7 in class. Students will read chapters 7-10 on Thursday as well as complete a short summary paragraph for each chapter completed.

Block 6:

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #37: Most of the students passed each section of the CRCT without much trouble.

Students checked their understanding of chapters 3-5 by answering 10 multiple choice questions using the Senteo Response System. Students created a profile for the character Zekial Abernathy, who was the focus fo chapter 6. The students compiled a list  of characteristics and pertinent information as a review of chapter 6.

Students received  short summary paragraphs for chapters 1-6. This is a model for the summary paragraphs the students will be writing for chapters 7 and beyond. Students began reading chapters 7 in class. Students will finish reading chapters 7-10 on Thursday as well as complete a short summary paragraph for each chapter completed.

Block 7 Classwork: 

Students identified and labeled the sentence parts for this week's Daily Grammar Practice Sentence #27:When you come to my house, we can jump on my trampoline.

Students checked comprehension of chapters 3-5 of Lyddie using the Senteo sponse System. Each students created a profile for the character Zekial Abernathy, who was featured in chapter 6. The class compiled a complete list of characteristics and pertinent information as a review of chapter 6.

Students received  short summary paragraphs for chapters 1-6. This is a model for the summary paragraphs the students will be writing for chapters 7 and beyond. Students began reading chapters 7 in class. Students will read chapters 7-10 on Thursday as well as complete a short summary paragraph for each chapter completed.

Homework:

There is no assigned homework tonight, but each student should check to make sure that he/she knows whether their directed reading questions and answers for chapters 1-5 are in their folder or binder.

Have a wonderful Wednesday evening!