This Week In Mrs. Spillane's Class

Here you will find information about what we're doing in class as well as homework assignments, handouts, and test dates.    Questions?  Email me at spillal@ocps.net
Bartlett Familiar Quotations     Funk and Wagnalls Homework Helper    Online Dictionaries
Online Symbolism Dictionary          Online Rhyming Dictionary
What We're Doing In Class 


Monday
2/9
Tuesday
2/10
Wednesday
2/11
Thursday
2/12
    Friday  
2/13
substitute

Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Word = repugnant
(L.A.A. 1.4, L.A.D. 1.4)
Word =adept
(L.A.A. 1.4, L.A.D. 1.4)
Word =aspire
(L.A.A. 1.4, L.A.D. 1.4)
Word =bleak
(L.A.A. 1.4, L.A.D. 1.4)
Word =erroneous
(L.A.A. 1.4, L.A.D. 1.4)
Unit 9 Test
-paragraph coherence
-plot elements
-Touching Spirit Bear
& the words of course

(LAA 1.4.2, LAA 2.4)
FCAT Testing
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons
Cause and Effect
Day One

(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons
Cause and Effect
Day Two

(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons
Cause and Effect
Day Three

(LAA 2.4)
Reading Workshop

(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)

Golden Lines
Presentations--

postponed, so you can have more time to work on them!
Be sure to click the link to PRINT out a copy of the assignment sheet!
Golden Lines
Presentations

Be sure to click the link to PRINT out a copy of the assignment sheet!
Computers:
Go to FCAT Explorer sign in... select a passage from the BC- ... in the reading timeline to read and answer the questions.  This will count as a classwork grade so when I log onto FCAT explorer I will be able to see what you completed when and how accurately.


 • Reminders for effective presentations
• Discuss what you need to "say" when you  present your power point:  short intro--why you chose the lines you chose; show the slides; comment on one or two of your favorites; end with "remember... quote one of the lines"



Pre ReadingActivity--
You will have 40 minutes (2 rotations) to write this essay.

Hero Essay

Everyone has heroes.
Who are your heroes?

Think of your own heroes and what types of personalities or characteristics they have.

Now write to explain the character traits that all heroes should have.

(L.A.A.1.4; L.A.B. 1.4.)

Rotations:
A-computers: finish presentations
B- work on Unit 10 Vocab. (due Thurs)
C- reading workshop



Homework: 
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework:
-unit 10 vocab. due Thurs.
• Read and log time 
Homework: 
-unit 10 vocab. due Thurs. (postponed to neext week!)
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.

Monday
2/16
Tuesday
2/17
Wednesday
2/18
Thursday
2/19
    Friday  
2/20
HOLIDAY Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)

Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
HOLIDAY Golden Lines Presetations
on the Smart Board

Be sure to click the link to PRINT out a copy of the assignment sheet!
Golden Lines Presetations
on the Smart Board

Be sure to click the link to PRINT out a copy of the assignment sheet!
Black History Month Presentation in the PAC
Finish Golden Lines presentations and complete the self and peer evaluations.

Be sure to click the link to PRINT out a copy of the assignment sheet!
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
Homework: 
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.


Monday
2/23
Tuesday
2/24
Wednesday
2/25
Thursday
2/26
Friday
2/27
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons
Cause and Effect
Day Four

(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons
Cause and Effect
Day Six

(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons


(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons


(LAA 2.4)
FCAT Strategy
Mini-lessons


(LAA 2.4)
Word in Context: exploit
Word in Context: obstreperous
Word in Context: adept
Word in Context: aspire
Word in Context: bleak
Shared Reading:
The Odyssey

(L.A.A.1.4; L.A.C. 1.4.3)
Shared Reading
The Odyssey

(L.A.A.1.4; L.A.C. 1.4.3)
Holt Interactive Reader
p. 210-218


Rotations
Computer
Read
• http://www.mythweb.com/odyssey
A cartoon version of the Odyssey. Cleverly done.
Rotations
Computer
Read
• http://www.mythweb.com/odyssey
A cartoon version of the Odyssey. Cleverly done.
Finished with this? Then check out the full text of the epic poem, or other links to the Odyessey on the Odyssey Links page

Four square on the Cyclops story!
Rotations
Computer
http://library.thinkquest.org/
19300/data/homer.htm

Click on the Odyssey link then click on Virtual Odyssey;
Book IX summarizes the Cyclops episode.
Examine the art that is included in this summary.
Which depiction of the Cyclops seems the most accurate to you? Why? Create an e-pals account and Email me your answer being sure to cite the picture title.


Rotations
Computer
Log into FCAT Explorer and do practice questions with the passages in the first category (BC)
Go to http://www.fcat explorer.com

DID YOU EMAIL Me yesterday's assignment? If not... you need to do from school or home--it was due last night.

At Your Table
Read the Odyssey Packet Part One and Two and answer the questions
At Your Table
Read the Odyssey Packet Part One and Two and answer the questions

At Your Table
Illustrate The Cyclops story from your textbook. 
-Choose at least 3 main events and sequencee them in your illustration
-Use details from the story in your drawinggs
-caption/label or put words to your "comic""
-use crayons to color your picture
At Your Table
Finish answering the margin questions for the Cyclops segment of The Odyssey in your Interactive Reader p. 210




Organize your papers; study for your vocab. quiz/test on Monday.  Know the words--know the hero's journey--know the Odyssey Parts 1-3 and The Cyclops passage
Homework
-unit 10 vocab. due Thurs.
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
-unit 10 vocab. due Thurs.
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
-unit 10 vocab. due Thurs.
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.


March 2004

Monday
3/1
FCAT Testing Reading
Tuesday
3/2
FCAT Testing Math
Wednesday
3/3
Thursday
3/4
Friday
3/5


Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)

Word in Context:
repugnant
Word in Context:
invincible
Word in Context:
languid
Word in Context:
extemporaneous
FCAT

FCAT


Rotations 
Reading:
Hercules, the Greek hero, Perseus

Assignment:
Create a "hero" comic book
You may rewrite the story of a greek hero (Hercules, Jason,, or..) or rewrite one of Odysseus' exploits as a comic. Comics are due next Thurs.




Get started on your own Hero Comic!
Rotations
Computer
Myth of the Month
"Theseus Hero of Athens"
at
http://www.mythman.com
In your AJ: take notes on Theseus' heroic traits... how does he fit the pattern?


Computers:
Myth of the Month
"Theseus Hero of Athens"
at
http://www.mythman.com/
In your AJ: take notes on Theseus' heroic traits... how does he fit the pattern?



At Your Table
Reading:
Hercules, the Greek hero, Perseus

At Your Table
Work on Hero Comic
Homework
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.
Homework
Study for Unit 10 & Heroes Quiz on Monday
Homework
Study for Unit 10 & Heroes Quiz on Monday
• Read and log time 
• Write in your Essay Jounal.

 
Monday
3/8
Tuesday
3/9
FCAT Testing
Wednesday
3/10
Exams

Thursday
3/11
Exams
Friday
3/12

FCAT Testing FCAT Testing Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Reading Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)
Teacher Work Day
FCAT Testing .FCAT Testing Review Hero's Journey on a  Concept Ladder


.Work on Hero Comic-- due by the end of the school day--be sure to turn EVERYTHING in as described on the ASSIGNMENT SHEET .Have a nice Spring Break!
FCAT Testing .FCAT Testin .Work on Hero Comic .
.


Writing Workshop
(L.AA. 1.4, 2.4)


Homework
• Read and log time 

Homework
• Read and log time 

Homework
• Read and log time 

Homework
• Read and log time 
Homework
• Read and log time 
-get Permission to Use Student Work--even if the answer is no-- letter signed (this is a lifeskill grade!)

SPRING BREAK MARCH 15 - 19TH!!!

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Last Updated: 3/11/04