November+Calendar+2012

//**<<>>**// ~Read Aloud ~Sci-Fi Story
 * //**Sunday** // || //**Monday** // || //**Tuesday** // || //**Wednesday** // || //**Thursday** // || //**Friday** // || //**Saturday** // ||
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~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * I can . . . **

 ~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

~determine when to capitalize words.

~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression. || 2 ~Read Aloud ~Booktalks ~Library/SSR

~compose an objective summary stating the key points of the text without adding my own opinions or feelings.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~recognize when the text I am reading is too easy or too difficult for me.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine salient points and emphasize them when presenting my claims and/or findings.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~present my information in a logical sequence using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine speaking tasks that will require a formal structure. || 3 || ~Read Aloud ~AOW
 * 4 || 5

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">**I can. . .** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~analyze an author’s words and determine the textual evidence that most strongly supports both explicit and inferential questions.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing. || 6 ~Read Aloud ~Sci-Fi Story

~<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to capitalize words.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression. || 7 ~Read Aloud ~Sci-Fi Story

~<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to capitalize words.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression. || 8 ~Read Aloud ~Sci-Fi Story Revision || 9 ~Read Aloud ~Booktalks ~Library/SSR

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose an objective summary stating the key points of the text without adding my own opinions or feelings.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~recognize when the text I am reading is too easy or too difficult for me.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine salient points and emphasize them when presenting my claims and/or findings.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~present my information in a logical sequence using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine speaking tasks that will require a formal structure. || 10 || ~Read Aloud ~Sci-fi Revision
 * 11 || 12

~**5th** Wordle

~6th AOW

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~apply revision strategies with the help of others.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"> collaborate with peers, teachers, and other experts through technology to enhance my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. || 13 ~Read Aloud ~WITD ~Sci-fi Revision/Editing -Wordle ~Check :
 * Capitalization
 * Ending punctuation
 * Spelling

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~apply revision strategies with the help of others.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">collaborate with peers, teachers, and other experts through technology to enhance my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. || 14 ~The Monkey's Paw Reading Guide

~The Monkey's Paw - Text

//**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Substitute Teacher **// || 15 //** Deer Day - No School **// || 16 ~Library/SSR

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">~recognize when the text I am reading is too easy or too difficult for me.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can . . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~read and comprehend literature at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

//**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Substitute Teacher **// || 17 || ~Violence Prevention ~Discussion about respect and perspective || 20 ~Violence Prevention ~Healthy Relationships - Power and Control Wheel || 21 ~Violence Prevention - Digital Drama || 22 //** Thanksgiving - No School **// || 23 //** "Black Friday" - No School **// || 24 || ~Read Aloud ~Conference Letter ~Instructions
 * 18 || 19
 * || 26

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can. . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to capitalize words.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine a formatting/organizational structure that will allow me to organize my information best. || 27 ~Read Aloud ~Survey ~Conference Letter ~Instructions

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can. . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to capitalize words.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine a formatting/organizational structure that will allow me to organize my information best. || 28 ~Read Aloud ~Conference Letter ~Instructions

//**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Conference Letters Due **//

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">I can. . . **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~use technology to produce and publish my writing.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to capitalize words.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine when to use a comma or commas to indicate a pause or a break.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~acquire and use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words/phrases to increase comprehension and expression.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">~determine a formatting/organizational structure that will allow me to organize my information best.

//**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">End of second Marking period!:) **// || 29

//** Conferences/Report Cards - No School **// || 30

//** No School **// ||  ||