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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "Gentle Giants" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Gentle Giants"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Gentle Giants"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Gentle Giants"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Gentle Giants"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Fanhood" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Fanhood"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Fanhood"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks fiction text, "Fanhood"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Fanhood"
2. Closely read the text
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "The Comeback" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "The Comeback"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "The Comeback"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "The Comeback"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "The Comeback"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Who Speaks for the Animals?" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Who Speaks for the Animals?"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Who Speaks for the Animals?"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Who Speaks for the Animals?"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Who Speaks for the Animals?"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "The Eco Pyramid" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "The Eco Pyramid"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "The Eco Pyramid"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "The Eco Pyramid"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "The Eco Pyramid"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "Working Together for a Better Future" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Working Together for a Better Future"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Working Together for a Better Future"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Working Together for a Better Future"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Working Together for a Better Future"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: Letter from "Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Letter from "Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Letter from Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend the text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Letter from Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Letter from Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "Genetic Basis of Butterflies" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Genetic Basis of Butterflies"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Genetic Basis of Butterflies"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Genetic Basis of Butterflies"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Genetic Basis of Butterflies"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Different Forms of Water" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Different Forms of Water"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Different Forms of Water"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a non-fictional text, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks non-fiction text, "Different Forms of Water"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Different Forms of Water"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

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ReadWorks: "An Unexpected Trip" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "An Unexpected Trip"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "An Unexpected Trip"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of a fictional text, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks fictional passage, "An Unexpected Trip"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "An Unexpected Trip"
2. Closely read the passage
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

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i-Ready Diagnostic in Google Classroom

i-Ready Diagnostic

Lesson: i-Ready Diagnostic

Overall Target: I can complete the i-Ready diagnostic with accuracy, to see how much my Lexile Level has gone up since September.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… complete the i-Ready ELA Diagnostic
I know I’ve got it when… I have answered multiple choice and short response questions, and finished the full diagnostic.

*IMPORTANT: You have today (Tuesday- May 26) and tomorrow (May 27, 2020) to complete the entire diagnostic! Please take your time and focus.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com and complete the ENTIRE diagnostic.

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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "Primary Source Documents that Ended Slavery" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Primary Source Documents that Ended Slavery"

ReadWorks- "Primary Source Documents that Ended Slavery"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of TWO non-fiction articles about the time period of Slavery, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Primary Source Documents that Ended Slavery"
So that I can… build background knowledge about the time period of Slavery.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Primary Source Documents that Ended Slavery"
2. Closely read the TWO articles
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the seven (7) short response questions pertaining to the text, to the BEST of your ability. Questions #3 and #7 are the only two questions that need evidence to support.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles about the time period of Slavery, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom"
So that I can… build background knowledge about the time period of Slavery.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction: Slavery in the Territories" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction: Slavery in the Territories"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction: Slavery in the Territories"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles about the time period of Slavery, so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction: Slavery in the Territories"
So that I can… build background knowledge about the time period of Slavery.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction: Slavery in the Territories"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "A Day at the Zoo" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "A Day at the Zoo"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "A Day at the Zoo"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "A Day at the Zoo"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "A Day at the Zoo"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: Worldwide Loss of Bees a Growing Concern in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Worldwide Loss of Bees a Growing Concern

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Worldwide Loss of Bees a Growing Concern"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Worldwide Loss of Bees a Growing Concern"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Worldwide Loss of Bees a Growing Concern"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: The History of Planet Earth in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: The History of Planet Earth

Lesson: ReadWorks- "The History of Planet Earth"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "The History of Planet Earth"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "The History of Planet Earth"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

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ReadWorks: "Shedding Light on the Dinosaur-Bird Connection" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Shedding Light on the Dinosaur-Bird Connection"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Shedding Light on the Dinosaur-Bird Connection"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Shedding Light on the Dinosaur-Bird Connection"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Shedding Light on the Dinosaur-Bird Connection"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary (if any)
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Naturally Selected to Survive" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Naturally Selected to Survive"

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Naturally Selected to Survive"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Naturally Selected to Survive"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Naturally Selected to Survive"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: Selective Breeding in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Selective Breeding

Lesson: ReadWorks- "Selective Breeding"

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.

Today I will… read the ReadWorks article "Selective Breeding"
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment "Selective Breeding"
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

The notes sheet is attached to take notes on- just like in class, please "Turn it in" once complete. Please do not write down one thing. It will not count for notes. You need at least four (4) newly learned information from your lesson.
Some notes you take should include: definitions, facts, steps, etc. (They should be helpful and informational for you to be able to go back and learn from.)

Due:

ReadWorks: "The Descendants" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "The Descendants"

Lesson: Readworks- “The Descendants”

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.


Today I will… read the ReadWorks article “The Descendants”
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment “ The Descendants”
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "Why Do Cave Fish Lose Their Eyes?" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "Why Do Cave Fish Lose Their Eyes?"

Lesson: Readworks- “ Why Do Cave Fish Lose Their Eyes?”

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.


Today I will… read the ReadWorks article “Why Do Cave Fish Lose Their Eyes?”
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment “ Why Do Cave Fish Lose Their Eyes?”
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.



Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: "When Fish First Walked" in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: "When Fish First Walked"

Lesson: Readworks- “When Fish First Walked”

Overall Target: I can practice close reading of non-fiction articles so that I can better comprehend a text, while answering questions.


Today I will… read the ReadWorks article “When Fish First Walked”
So that I can… practice close reading of grade-level, non-fiction articles.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer comprehension questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.


Goal:
1. Click the provided ReadWorks assignment “ When Fish First Walked”
2. Closely read the article
3. Review the vocabulary
4. Answer the multiple choice AND short response questions pertaining to the text.
5. Be sure to submit completed work in order to earn a grade.



Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

IMPORTANT: If you did not finish the GROWTH MONITORING, please do so before starting your lessons. Thank you!
We will be completing i-Ready lessons on Friday, as per our normal schedule.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

Due:

Wednesday- April 23, 2020- Lyddie Character Growth in Google Classroom

Wednesday- April 23, 2020- Lyddie Character Growth

Lesson: Analyzing the growth of Lyddie’s character.

Overall Target: I can understand how Lyddie has grown from the beginning of the novel.

Today I will... review the novel Lyddie
So that I can... Determine how Lyddie has grown or changed from the beginning of the novel.
I know I've got it when... I can create an in-depth paragraph about Lyddie’s growth, with all the proper parts of MEEAL included.

GOAL:
Lyddie has grown and changed from the beginning of the novel. Some things that have changed are: Speech, Appearance and Actions. Pick one major way that Lyddie has changed/ grown as a person. Write a MEEAL paragraph analyzing her character growth.

Follow the MEEAL format
M- One specific way in which Lyddie has changed
E- Evidence from beginning of novel to show how Lyddie WAS.
E- Evidence from end of novel to show how Lyddie IS NOW.
A- Explaining her change
L- Text to text/ Text to world/ Text to self connection

Due:

Tuesday- April 21, 2020- Chapter 23 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Tuesday- April 21, 2020- Chapter 23 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 23 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 23 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 23 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary - YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary
Short Response

Due:

Monday- April 20, 2020- Chapter 22 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Monday- April 20, 2020- Chapter 22 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 22 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 22 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 22 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary - YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary- 5-7 sentences
Short Response- MEAL

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

IMPORTANT: If you did not finish the GROWTH MONITORING, please do so before starting your lessons. Thank you!
We will be completing i-Ready lessons on Friday, as per our normal schedule.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

Due:

Wednesday- April 15, 2020- Chapter 21 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Wednesday- April 15, 2020- Chapter 21 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 21 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 21 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 21 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary - YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary
Short Response

Due:

Tuesday- April 14, 2020- Chapter 20 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Tuesday- April 14, 2020- Chapter 20 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 20 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 20 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 20 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary - YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary
Short Response

Due:

Monday- April 13, 2020- Chapter 19 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Monday- April 13, 2020- Chapter 19 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 19 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 19 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 19 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary - YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary
Short Response

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

IMPORTANT: If you did not finish the GROWTH MONITORING, please do so before starting your lessons. Thank you!
We will be completing i-Ready lessons on Friday, as per our normal schedule.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

Due:

Grammar- YOUR and YOU'RE in Google Classroom

Grammar- YOUR and YOU'RE

Overall Target: I can review and understand the difference between YOUR and YOU'RE, and use them properly in a sentence.

Today I will… review the meaning of YOUR and YOU'RE
So that I can… understand the difference between them
I know I’ve got it when… I can properly use TYOUR and YOU'RE in a sentence.


Agenda
1. Read through the provided PPT titled "Grammar- Your and You're"

2. Complete the attached document titled "Grammar- YOUR and YOU'RE
*** DO NOT forget to "turn it in" to receive a grade for the day. ***

Due:

Grammar- THAN and THEN in Google Classroom

Grammar- THAN and THEN

Overall Target: I can review and understand the difference between THAN and THEN, and use them properly in a sentence.

Today I will… review the meaning of THAN and THEN
So that I can… understand the difference between them
I know I’ve got it when… I can properly use THAN and THEN in a sentence.


Agenda
1. Read through the provided PPT titled "Grammar- Than and Then"

2. Complete the attached document titled "Grammar- THAN and THEN
*** DO NOT forget to "turn it in" to receive a grade for the day. ***

Due:

Grammar- THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE in Google Classroom

Grammar- THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE


Overall Target: I can review and understand the difference between THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE, and use them properly in a sentence.

Today I will… review the meaning of THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE
So that I can… understand the difference between them
I know I’ve got it when… I can properly use THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE in a sentence.


Agenda
1. Read through the provided PPT titled "Grammar- There, Their and They're"

2. Complete the attached document titled "Grammar- THERE, THEIR and THEY’RE"
*** DO NOT forget to "turn it in" to receive a grade for the day. ***

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

IMPORTANT: If you did not finish the GROWTH MONITORING, please do so before starting your lessons. Thank you!
We will be completing i-Ready lessons on Friday, as per our normal schedule.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

Due:

Do Now: What does the word SUMMARIZE mean? Use the word SUMMARIZE in a sentence. in Google Classroom

Do Now: What does the word SUMMARIZE mean? Use the word SUMMARIZE in a sentence.

First, write the definition
Then, write a sentence, using the word SUMMARIZE .
*Be sure to complete both parts of the DO NOW and write using complete sentences.

Due:

Wednesday- April 1, 2020- Chapter 18 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Wednesday- April 1, 2020- Chapter 18 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 18 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 18 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 18 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary- YOU SHOULD BE USING CONTEXT CLUES TO CREATE THE DEFINITION. NOT GOOGLE!
Summary
Short Response

Due:

Tuesday- March 31, 2020- CHAPTER 17 of Lyddie in Google Classroom

Tuesday- March 31, 2020- CHAPTER 17 of Lyddie

Lesson: Chapter 17 of Lyddie
Overall Target: I can read chapter 17 of Lyddie to practice CLOSE READING comprehension skills.

TODAY I WILL... read chapter 17 of Lyddie
SO THAT I CAN... gain a better understanding of the plot and characters of the novel, while practicing comprehension skills
I KNOW I'VE GOT IT WHEN... I can properly define vocabulary using the text, write a summary of the chapter and answer a short response question, using MEAL.

GOAL:
Complete the attached document, completely, and be sure to click "turn it in."
Be mindful that there are three parts to the handout and they all need to be completed and returned by 2:20 pm.
Vocabulary
Summary
Short Response

Due:

DO NOW: 
What does the word SIGNIFICANT mean? 
Write the word SIGNIFICANT in a sentence. in Google Classroom

DO NOW: What does the word SIGNIFICANT mean? Write the word SIGNIFICANT in a sentence.

First, write the definition
Then, write a sentence, using the word SIGNIFICANT.
*Be sure to complete both parts of the DO NOW and write using complete sentences.

Due:

Practicing How to Answer Short Response Questions for the 2020 NY State ELA Exam in Google Classroom

Practicing How to Answer Short Response Questions for the 2020 NY State ELA Exam

Lesson: Practicing How to Answer Short Response Questions for the 2020 NY State ELA Exam

Overall Target: I can learn strategies to better answer short response questions for the 2020 NY State ELA Exam

Today I will… learn strategies to answer multiple choice on the 2020 NY State ELA Exam
So that I can… answer multiple choice questions with accuracy.
I know I’ve got it when… I have independently practiced answering multiple choice questions from last year’s NY State ELA Exam, using these strategies

Goal: Students will practice answering short response questions, properly. You only have to pick ONE of the questions to respond to.
You only have to pick ONE of the questions to respond to.
(Pages 31-43)

***DO NOT pick number 39 from "Excerpt from Marine Mammals in Captivity" to respond to. I used it as a model in today's PPT.
It will be returned as missing if you and will have to do it over

***Write your response WITH THE QUESTION, in an attached document, to be graded.**
I understand that the attached document can not be edited. Copy and paste that into a new document and upload it for today's assignment.
It is just a model of how i want your work returned.

Due:

i-Ready Skill Building in Google Classroom

i-Ready Skill Building

Lesson: i-Ready Skill Building

Overall Target: I can practice comprehension skills while working online.

Today I will… work online, independently
So that I can… gain a better understanding of specific, individualized reading comprehension skills.
I know I’ve got it when… I can answer multiple choice and short response questions, based on what I have read, with accuracy.

IMPORTANT: If you did not finish the GROWTH MONITORING, please do so before starting your lessons. Thank you!
We will be completing i-Ready lessons on Friday, as per our normal schedule.

Goal: Log in to www.i-Ready.com
Accumulate 1 hour of online learning
Be sure to take notes as you go, just like in class. I will be monitoring your lessons and attached notes

Due:

Exit Ticket: What skill did you learn about while using i-Ready? Elaborate on what new information you learned. (Like the notes you usually take.)
 in Google Classroom

Exit Ticket: What skill did you learn about while using i-Ready? Elaborate on what new information you learned. (Like the notes you usually take.)

First write the skill
Then write something specific and new that you learned about that skill.
Do not be vague!

Due:

Do Now (Attendance for Wednesday- March 25, 2020) in Google Classroom

Do Now (Attendance for Wednesday- March 25, 2020)

What does the word RANDOM mean?
Try to correctly write a sentence, using the word RANDOM.

Due:

Lesson: Practicing How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions in Google Classroom

Lesson: Practicing How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions

Lesson: Practicing How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions

Overall Target: I can learn strategies to better answer multiple choice questions for the 2020 NY State ELA Exam

Today I will… learn strategies to answer multiple choice on the 2020 NY State ELA Exam
So that I can… answer multiple choice questions with accuracy.
I know I’ve got it when… I have independently practiced answering multiple choice questions from last year’s NY State ELA Exam, using these strategies

Goal: Students will practice CLOSE READING SKILLS and strategies for Multiple Choice Questions to answer grade level multiple choice questions with accuracy.
(Pages 9-26 of PDF)
***Students will write their multiple choice answers o the provided Word Document titled "Answers for MC Questions"
Be sure to click "turn it in" once you write down your choices.Thank you.

Due:

March 24, 2020- DO NOW (Complete ASAP for Attendance)

In chapter 15, Uncle Judah shows up to the boardinghouse, and leaves Rachel with Lyddie. In chapter 16, what does Lyddie do to help Rachel? 

Be sure to clearly explain!
In order to receive credit for the DO NOW, you must respond to the question/assignment and turn in your response. DO NOT just comment under this post. 
Then move on to the actual lesson (PPT and Leveled Questions Activity) to complete. in Google Classroom

March 24, 2020- DO NOW (Complete ASAP for Attendance) In chapter 15, Uncle Judah shows up to the boardinghouse, and leaves Rachel with Lyddie. In chapter 16, what does Lyddie do to help Rachel? Be sure to clearly explain! In order to receive credit for the DO NOW, you must respond to the question/assignment and turn in your response. DO NOT just comment under this post. Then move on to the actual lesson (PPT and Leveled Questions Activity) to complete.

Due:

Levels of Questions in Google Classroom

Levels of Questions

In this lesson, students will review lessons 15 and 16 of Lyddie.
You will learn the difference between a Level 1 question, a Level 2 question and a Level 3 question.


Lesson: Levels of Questioning

Overall Target: I can understand the levels of questions and create them while reading chapters 15 and 16 of Lyddie

Today I will… learn about the three levels of questioning
So that I can… clearly explain what each one is
I know I’ve got it when… I can create level 1, 2 and 3 questions about chapters 15 and 16 of Lyddie.

Vocabulary to Know:

- Level 1 Literal Level - Answers could be found directly from the text.
- Level 2 Interpretive Level – Answers are found through the text and making an inference.
- Level 3 Experienced-Based Level – Questions that are open-ended and go beyond the text and could provoke a discussion of an idea or issue.

Goal: Students must create one level 1 question, one level 2 question and one level 3 question for chapter 15 of Lyddie
Students must create one level 1 question, one level 2 question and one level 3 question for chapter 16 of Lyddie
** It is important that you fill out the accompanying chart document (Titled "Chapter 15 and 16 of Lyddie- Leveled Questions Handout") and use the handout to help with this assignment. I WILL BE GRADING THE HANDOUT!
If you are unable to write on the attached document, please save it to your laptop , edit it, and mail it back to [email protected]. Thanks.

Save the document and edit it that way. Then turn it back in to me.
Once you e-mail me or share the document, please click "turn it in" so I know to grade it.
I am SO sorry for the confusion, the link didn't save the correct way.


Due:

Student attendance is taken based on the assignment for that day being completed and handed in on Google Classroom.

Since we are all new at this online learning, for our first day, in order to be marked present, Please write down ONE question you may have about Google Classroom and I will try and answer to the best of my ability. in Google Classroom

Student attendance is taken based on the assignment for that day being completed and handed in on Google Classroom. Since we are all new at this online learning, for our first day, in order to be marked present, Please write down ONE question you may have about Google Classroom and I will try and answer to the best of my ability.