Your journey with Don't You Know There's A War On? has come to an end, I hope you enjoyed it. I want you to spend some time reflecting on the book. Think about the characters, the time period, the main events in the story, what did you enjoy most about the book? Was there anything you didn't like about the book? What did you think about the way the story ended? Was there anything you wish would have happened that didn't?
Please use specific details from the story to support your thinking. Be honest about your feelings and thinking, this is your time to reflect on your book. Make sure to answer ALL questions.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Week 5 Discussion Question
The book is called "Don't You Know There's A War On?" and this phrase is mentioned many times throughout the story. What does this saying mean? Why do so many people use it throughout the story? Why do you think it allows people to get away with so much? Make sure to use specific examples from the story to support your thinking.
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Wyman - Week 5 Agenda (May 5th - May 9th)
Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy!
Monday, May 5th:
Monday, May 5th:
- Group Discussions
- Read Chapters 31 - 34 (finish for homework)
Tuesday, May 6th:
- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters 31 - 34
- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Read Chapters 35 - 40 (finish for homework)
Wednesday, May 7th:
- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters 41 - 46
- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question
- Read Chapters 41 - 46 (finish for homework)
Thursday, May 8th:
- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters
- Finish Vocabulary Words
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments
- Folder Work/Blog Work for homework
- Read Chapters 47 - 50 (finish for homework)
Friday, May 9th:
- Finish Folder Work/Blog Posts
- Turn in Folder
What I Will Be Looking For Friday:
- 20 Succinct Sentences
- 6 Quality Questions
- 3 Vocabulary Words
- 1 Character Diary
- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Week 4 Discussion Question
Howie decides to make a petition for the students to sign in the hopes that he can save Miss Gossim's job. The problem Howie faces though is that he promised her he wouldn't tell anyone about what is going on in her life. Howie ultimately decides that he has to do something by saying, "I couldn't do nothing for my pop, or Denny's dad, but I could do something for Miss Gossim...doing something was better than doing nothing." Do you agree with Howie's decision to write the petition, why or why not? Why do you think he really did it, even though he knew he was breaking a promise? Miss Gossim says to Howie, "Please, please, please don't try to help me again." Do you think Howie will listen, why or why not? Make sure to support your thinking with examples from the book!
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Wyman - Week 4 Agenda (April 28th - May 2nd)
Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy!
Monday, April 28th:
Monday, April 28th:
- Read Chapters 22 and 23 in class
- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word
- Write a Succinct Sentence for 22 and 23
- Write 2 Questions
- Read Chapters 24 and 25 (finish for homework)
Tuesday, April 29th:
- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 24 and 25
- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Read Chapters 26 and 27 (finish for homework)
Wednesday, April 30th:
- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 26 and 27
- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question
- Read Chapters 28, 29, and 30 (finish for homework)
Thursday, May 1st:
- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 28, 29, and 30
- Finish Vocabulary Words
- Write 2 Quality Questions
- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments
- Finish Folder Work/Blog Work for homework
Friday, May 2nd:
- Group Discussion
- Turn in Folder
What I Will Be Looking For Friday:
- 9 Succinct Sentences
- 8 Quality Questions
- 3 Vocabulary Words
- 1 Character Diary
- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Week 3 Discussion Question
Howie's family finally receive a letter from their 'Pop.' They are excited until they realize it is a "Swiss-cheese letter." What does 'swiss-cheese letter' mean? After talking to his Mom, how did Howie know that something in his Pop's letter had troubled his Mom? Why is Howie worried about his Pop's safety as he tries to return home? (A clue to help you answer these questions can be found on the headlines right before Chapter 20). Make sure to answer ALL of the questions and use examples from the text to support your answer. You should also make sure to clearly explain your thinking.
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your reponse.
Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your reponse.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Wyman - Week 3 Agenda (April 21st - April 25th)
Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. This work will need to be done at home and will be modified because of CMASS testing. Enjoy!
Monday, April 21st
- Read Chapters 13, 14, 15
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read
Wednesday, April 23rd
Monday, April 21st
- No School
Tuesday, April 22nd- Read Chapters 13, 14, 15
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read
Wednesday, April 23rd
- Read Chapters 16, 17, 18
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
Friday, April 25th
- Group Discussion
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Begin to think about/write Blog Response
Thursday, April 24th
- Read Chapters 19, 20, 21
- Read Chapters 19, 20, 21
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read
- Finish Blog Response, Comment on other postsFriday, April 25th
- Group Discussion
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
- 6 Quality Questions
- All reading finished
- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Week 2 Discussion Question
Why do you think Howie doesn't tell Miss Gossim what he knows is about to happen to her? If Lomister does fire her, why will this be so hard for Howie? Please use examples from the story to support your answer.
Please write you response in RAD format. Check your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before you post.
Please write you response in RAD format. Check your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before you post.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Wyman - Week 2 Agenda
Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy!
Monday, April 14th
- Group Discussion
- Begin Reading Chapters 7 and 8 (finish for homework)
Tuesday, April 15th- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 7, one for Chapter 8)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Read Chapters 9 and 10 (finish for homework if necessary)
Wednesday, April 16th
Wednesday, April 16th
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 9, one for Chapter 10)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Finish folder work/blog for homework if necessary
Friday, April 18th
- Group Discussion
- Turn in Folder Group
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question
- Read Chapters 11 and 12 (finish for homework if necessary)
Thursday, April 17th
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 11, one for Chapter 12)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read
- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 11, one for Chapter 12)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read
- Finish folder work/blog for homework if necessary
Friday, April 18th
- Group Discussion
- Turn in Folder Group
You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which
character to use.
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which
character to use.
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
- 6 Succinct Sentences
- 3 Vocabulary Words
- 6 Quality Questions
- 1 completed Character Diary
- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Week 1 Discussion Question
Denny and Howie believe that their Principal, Dr. Lomister, is a Nazi spy. What are some of the clues from Chapters 2- 4 that lead them to think this (use specific examples from the book)? Do you think he is a spy too why or why not (explain your thinking)?
Make sure to write in complete sentences using a RAD response (restate, answer, use details to support). You should use specific examples from the book. Make sure to edit your work before you post it to the site (you should type it in your 'blogging doc' first). Show me your best thinking!
Make sure to write in complete sentences using a RAD response (restate, answer, use details to support). You should use specific examples from the book. Make sure to edit your work before you post it to the site (you should type it in your 'blogging doc' first). Show me your best thinking!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Wyman - Week 1 Agenda (April 7th - April 11th)
Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy!
Monday, April 7th
- Read Chapter 1 and 2 in class together (begin sticky notes)
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 1, one for Chapter 2)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 1, one for Chapter 2)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
Tuesday, April 8th
- Finish work from Monday
- Read Chapters 3 and 4 (finish for homework if necessary)
Wednesday, April 9th - Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 3, one for Chapter 4)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far
(you choose what 2 types)
- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question
- Read Chapters 5 and 6 (finish for homework if necessary)
Thursday, April 10th
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 5, one for Chapter 6)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you read (you choose what 2 types)
- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 5, one for Chapter 6)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you read (you choose what 2 types)
- Finish folder work for homework if necessary
Friday, April 11th
- Group Discussion
- Turn in Folder Group
You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which
character to use.
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which
character to use.
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:
- 6 Succinct Sentences (for having read 6 chapters so far),
- 3 Vocabulary Words
- 6 Quality Questions
- 1 completed Character Diary
- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts
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