601 ELA-Mr. Webb Assignments

This school year has been a difficult one for all of us. Yet you guys were able to put your best foot forward and persevere. In this assignment, I want you to take what you have learned from your first year at MS 129 and give some valuable advice to the incoming grade 6 students. Please use the attached Google Docs to draft your letter.

This assignment is due 06/18/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Please use the attached Google Slide to present your identity project.

Please use the following Google Docs to draft your responses to the Gallery Walk questions

Today we will be doing out virtual gallery walk. The focus of our walk will be to gain a better understanding of our identity through images.

Today we are going to explore the requirements for our Identity Project.

Today is the first day of our school wide Gallery Walk Identity Project. In tis project we are going to spend some time exploring self Identity.

This assignment is due 05/21/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today we are going to  continue exploring how to use evidence to support our inferences.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today we are going to explore how to use evidence to support our inferences.

Please use the attached Google Docs to turn in your final copy of the literary analysis essay

Today we will begin to draft our literary analysis essay. Please use the outline to begin drafting your essay

Today we are going to begin gathering evidence for our literary analysis essay. Please use the attached Google document to keep track of your thinking.

Today we will revisit how to find the theme of a story and to write a theme statement. Please use the attached Google slides to record your thinking

Today we will be reading the final chapter of our class novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to keep track of your understanding.

Today we will be covering The Watsons Go to Birmingham, chapter 14. Please use the attached Google Docs to keep track of your thinking and respond the questions.

This assignment is due 04/21/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

THERE WILL NO LIVE MEET TODAY: 


Most students did not complete yesterday's very important assignment on Commonlit. Therefore, you need to ensure that you get that done. If you have completed the assignment, then please move on to the next activity. 

1. Commonlit: "THE 16TH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH BOMBING"

If you have completed the above assignment, then you get pickles!

1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 1 lesson ).

How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

In chapter 13 of the Watsons Go to Birmingham, Byron proves his love for his sibling as he  comes to Kenny’s rescue when he almost drowned. 
Think about your own life, describe a situation where a family member proved that they truly loved you
Write a paragraph in which you respond to the above question.  Use the graphic organizer to help guide your writing.

Today we will be reading chapter 13 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to keep track of your understanding.

Today we will be reading chapter 12 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to keep track of your understanding.

In chapter 11, Dad surprises the family by acting funny in the car, Grandma Sands surprises Kenny by seeming older and kinder than he had envisioned, and Byron surprises Kenny by treating Grandma Sands respectfully. 
Sometimes people surprise us. It is easy to make assumptions about people based on very little knowledge, or to cast judgments about people based on their prior actions… yet every now and then the ways people behave will surprise us. Is it possible for a bully to be kind, for a shy person to be confident, or for a goofy person to be serious?
How have your assumptions of others been challenged and what did you learn from that experience? Write a paragraph in which you respond to the above question.  Use the graphic organizer to help guide your writing.

Today we will begin to read chapter 11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to track your understanding of the text.

Use what you have learned in class today and what you understand from chapter 10 to respond to the questions on the attached Google Forms.

Today we will begin to read chapter 10 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to track your understanding of the text.

Today we are going to start reading The Watsons GO to Birmingham, chapter 9. Please use the attached Google Docs to help keep track of your thinking.

Today we are going to begin reading chapter 8 of the Watsons Go to Birmingham. Please use the attached Google Docs to track your understanding of the text.

In the Watsons Go to Birmingham, Kenny has a hard time figuring out his brother Byron. Do you have a family member or friend that you really have a hard time figuring out? Maybe it’s difficult for you to understand why you like them.

Write a paragraph in which you address the prompt

Today we are going to start reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham, chapter 6. Please use the attached Google Docs to respond to the During Reading comprehension questions.

Today we are going to start reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham, chapter 5. Please use the attached Google Docs to respond to the During Reading comprehension questions.

In chapter 4 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Byron comes to Kenny’s aid when Larry steals his gloves. Think about your own life, has anyone ever had to stand up for you when you faced a difficult situation? Who was it that stood up for you? What happened? How did it make you feel?
Write a paragraph in which you respond to the prompt

Please use the Google Docs to plan your writing and then transfer your work to the class padlet.

Today we are going to start reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham, ch 4. Please use the attached Google Docs to

In chapter 3 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Kenneth described some of his experiences with friendship. Think about the people you consider your closest friends. What is it about them that made you want to be friends? Are they anything like you?

Write a paragraph in which you respond to the question. Use the attached graphic organizer to help plan your writing .

Please upload your paragraph to the class Padlet: https://padlet.com/twebb52/gr452hkytzxylgl3

Please review chapter 3 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham and complete the attached Exit Ticket

Today our goal is to complete the reading for chapter 2 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, review what we have read, to do our Chapter 2 Exit Ticket.

Today we will continue reading our class novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Use the Attached Google Docs to respond to the During Reading questions 1-5.

This assignment is due 03/01/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today our focus will be skills improvement. Some of you will be working on I-Ready, completing the teacher assigned lesson. Others will be working directly with me completing an assignment. My goal is to ensure that all students are on grade level come June and it's your time to move on.

How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

In chapter 1 of the Watsons Go to Birmingham, Kenneth spends a lot of time telling readers about his family members. Today you will be asked to do the same.
Task: In The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Kenneth describes his family as the “Weird Watsons.” If you were asked to describe your own family, what would you say about them? Write a paragraph in which you describe your family. Who are the important members? What role do they play in your life?

1. Use the attached Google Docs to plan and write your paragraph.
2. Add your paragraph to the Padlet and spice it up (https://padlet.com/twebb52/dcjdnbdyqonh4ltd)

Today we will continue reading our class novel, Please use the attached Google Forms to respond to the chapter related questions.

Today we begin reading our class novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Use the Attached Google Docs to respond to the During Reading questions 1-5.

We will not have a live meet because Mr. Webb has to go a meeting. With that being said, please watch the video and follow along while completing the activities.

This assignment is due 02/12/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 02/12/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 02/05/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today we will revisiting the lesson on identifying theme in poetry. We will then return to Commomlit to complete question 5 of " See it Through"

This assignment is due 01/29/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Welcome to the final day of the 2nd marking period! You are now half way complete with Grade 6!


As the title states, today will be a time for students to get caught up (catch-up ) with missing assignments. These are the important assignments for the week:

1. Commonlit: "Mother to Son" (questions 1-6)

2.Social Studies: Unit 3: Pre Unit Assessment. This was assigned on January 26th. Please watch the accompanying Screen-O-Matic video before completing the assignment on the attached Google Docs.


If you have completed ALL of the above, then you get pickles!

1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. If you still have not completed your diagnostic, please complete it before moving on to any lesson.
3. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 2 lesson ).
4. This is where you get to pick! Pick Any one of the assigned lessons.

How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

Today is our final day of working with the poem "Mother to Son." Our focus will be looking at the theme of this poem. You will then return to Commonlit to write your response for question 6.

Please watch the recorded lesson and complete the activity

This assignment is due 01/24/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today we will begin taking a closer look poetry. After going through the lesson, please complete the attached Google Docs.

Read "Michael Jordan: A Profile in Failure

1. After reading the article, respond to the discussion question.
2. Respond to at least 1 of your classmate's interpretation of the text. In your response, let them know if you agree or disagree with their understanding of the article. Give evidence to support your response.

Note: You will not get credit if you simply say you agree with your classmate. Please explain your reasoning.

This is our 5th and final day working on the essay. That means I expect ALL students to be finished with drafting your essay by the end of class, today.

Note: Please use the Google Docs that was sent out on Monday to continue writing your essay. I have also included an explanation of how you will be graded on this assignment.1.

If you are finished with you Essay

Log into your I-Ready account.
1. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 1 lesson ).


How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

We are closing in on the end of the week and I want to ensure the you are using class time effectively. This is our 4th day working on the essay. That means I expect most students to be finished with drafting your essay by the end of class, today.

Note: Please use the Google Docs that was sent out on Monday to continue writing your essay. I have also included an explanation of how you will be graded on this assignment.

We spent last week planning for our literary analysis essay. This week you will actually write your essay. After going through the lesson,

Note: Please use the Google Docs that was sent out on Monday to continue writing your essay. I have also included an explanation of how you will be graded on this assignment.

We spent last week planning for our literary analysis essay. This week you will actually write your essay. After going through the lesson,

Note: Please use the Google Docs that was sent out yesterday to begin writing your essay.

We spent last week planning for our literary analysis essay. This week you will actually write your essay. After going through the lesson, please use the attached Google Docs the begin writing your essay.

On Monday we started planning for our end of unit essay. You have already crafted a thesis statement and gathered evidence for the body paragraphs. Today we will think about how to best summarize your thoughts in a conclusion . After going through the lesson, please use the graphic organizer (from Monday's lesson) to plan your conclusion.

Note: Use the Sample body paragraphs as your guide to help you

On Monday we started planning for our end of unit essay. You have already crafted a thesis statement and the first body paragraph. Today we will continue to work on gathering evidence for our body paragraphs. After going through the lesson, please use the graphic organizer (from Monday's lesson) to plan your body paragraphs.

Note: Use the Sample body paragraphs as your guide to help you

This week in class, we will be using the short story "Sweet Difficult Sounds." It has been a couple weeks since we first read this story, so please take the time to read it again. This also gives those students who didn't read it the first time to catch up with the rest of the class.

Note: As you read, make notes about
1. The problem
2. The solution
3. Character change
4. The topics covered in the story
5. Possible message/theme

Yesterday we started planning for our end of unit essay. You have already crafted a thesis statement. Today we will work on gathering evidence for our body paragraphs. After going through the lesson, please use the graphic organizer (from yesterday's lesson) to plan your body paragraphs.

Today we will begin gathering information to write our literary analysis essay. After going through the lesson, please use one of the templates to begin planning.

NOTE: We will be going though this process EVERYDAY IN CLASS, so it is very important join our daily Google Meets.

So far in this unit, you have learned how to determine a theme and choose relevant evidence to support your ideas. In this lesson, you put these skills to use while you analyze a real student essay about “Laura’s Key.”
Use the attached Google Docs to complete your analysis.

This assignment is due 12/22/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

After going over figurative language in class, please complete the attached assessment.

Today we are going to work on improving our ability to interpret figurative language in literature. After going through the lesson, answer the questions on the attached Google Docs

This assignment is due 12/18/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

After going through the attached activity in class, return to Commonlit and complete
question 5 of Sweet, Difficult Sounds.

NOTE: Your work from yesterday will be unsubmitted and returned to you. This will allow you to complete the question.
If you have missed class in the past few days, it is important that you log into your Commonlit account and complete the activity for Sweet, Difficult Sounds.

Finish reading the story Sweet, Difficult Sounds. Respond to the posted questions. After responding to the question, respond to at least 2 of your classmates.

I agree is not an appropriate response. Please explain what you agree or disagree with. In order to get full credit for this assignment, YOU MUST respond to your classmates.

Please read Sweet, Difficult Sounds and be ready to discuss in class.

Today we are going to be using the story Sweet, Difficult Sounds to analyze theme. Attached to this lesson, we have the story and the Google Slides that we will use for the day.

What are you talking about Mr. Webb?
As the title states, today will be a time for students to get caught up (catch up ) with missing assignments. These are the important assignments for the week:

1. Commonlit: Resilience
2.The Vocabulary assessment
3. Analyzing Primary Sources (social studies)

If you have completed ALL of the above, then you get pickles!

1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. If you still have not completed your diagnostic, please complete it before moving on to any lesson.
3. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 1 lesson ).
4. This is where you get to pick! Pick Any one of the assigned lessons.

How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

Please complete the attached vocabulary assessment.

This assignment is due 12/08/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today we are going to use the text RESILIENCE — THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK! to study central idea. After going through the lesson, we will read the article and respond to the associated questions.

After going through the slides for today's lesson, create your own symbol and explain what your symbol represents.

This assignment is due 11/30/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Use the Google Docs to practice finding big ideas in a story. Then use those big ideas to improve your ability to write a theme statement. Finally, you will go to Commonlit and answer question 5 of Laura's Key.

This assignment is due 11/25/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Read Laura's Key
1. After reading the story, respond to the discussion question.
2. Respond to at least 1 of your classmate's interpretation of the text. In your response, let them know if you agree or disagree with their understanding of the story. Give evidence to support your response.

Note: You will not get credit if you simply say you agree with your classmate. Please explain your reasoning.

Please read Laura's Key ahead of tomorrow's class

Read Laura's Key (Paragraphs 1-50)
1. After reading the story, respond to the discussion questions.
2. Respond to at least 1 of your classmates interpretation of the text. In your response, let them know if you agree or disagree with their understanding of the story. Give evidence to support your response.

Note: You will not get credit if you simply say you agree with your classmate

Today we will be working on improving our reading comprehension skills.
1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. If you still have not completed your diagnostic, please complete it before moving on to any lesson.
3. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 1 lesson).

How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

NOTE: If you have yet to complete the Commonlit end of unit 1 assessment, please complete that assignment by the end of the day.

Read Laura's Key.
After reading the story, respond to the discussion question.
Respond to at least 1 of your classmates interpretation of the text. In your response, let them know if you agree or disagree with their understanding of the story. Give evidence to support your response.

Note: You will not get credit if you simply say you agree with your classmate

Today we are going to explore the vocabulary that we will need to improve our understanding of the stories we will encounter in Unit 2. Please use the slides to help you complete the first 2 activities in the vocabulary packet.

Today we will begin to explore Unit 2. In order to be successful in this unit, we must have a good understanding of theme.
Go through the slides and complete the activity on the accompanying Google Docs.

Use the editing checklist to improve the final draft of your essay. After you have used the checklist and made the necessary changes, please submit your essay for grading.

Today we will finish drafting our character analysis essay. YOU MUST WRITE THE ESSAY IN THE GOOGLE DOCS THAT WAS SHARED WITH YOU ON NOVEMBER 6, 2020. You just need to go back to the classwork from that day, click on the document, and begin typing.

REMINDER: Your character analysis essay should look like this:

Introduction: must have a hook and thesis statement
Body paragraph 1: How the character was in the beginning of the story
Body paragraph 2: When the character starts to change (what caused the change?)
Body paragraph 3: How did the character show the change
Conclusion: Summarize how the character changed because of the key relationship he/she shared with another character.

Note: ALL SECTION OF YOUR ESSAY (INTRODUCTION, BODY PARAGRAPHS, AND CONCLUSION) MUST be done by the end of the day.

Use the models to complete the introduction and body paragraphs of your character analysis essay.

NOTE: Please use the Google Docs that was shared with you on Friday November 6, to draft your essay.

After going through todays lesson, please use the provided Google Docs to begin drafting your character analysis essay.

1. Choose the main character from one of the stories that we have read.
2. Think about how that character changed throughout the story.
3. How were they in the beginning, middle, and end?
4. Who was the other character that helped to spark change in the main character?
5. Complete the Planning Your Essay section of the graphic organizer.

NOTE: If you were in class yesterday, please continue to type into the same document that you were working on. Please continue to work until all sections are filled in.

NOTE: There is no 3rd body paragraph, therefore, you will type your 3rd body paragraph in the space under your conclusion. The essay must be 5 paragraphs.

1. Choose the main character from one of the stories that we have read.
2. Think about how that character changed throughout the story.
3. How were they in the beginning, middle, and end?
4. Who was the other character that helped to spark change in the main character?
5. Complete the Planning Your Essay section of the graphic organizer.

Today we will be working on improving our reading comprehension skills.
1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. If you still have not completed your diagnostic, please complete it.
3. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you (You must complete at least 1 lesson).


How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teachhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

1. Reread Raymond’s Run
2. Create a plot diagram for the story
3. Be sure to include all the key elements of a story’s plot

Today we will be working on improving our reading comprehension skills.
1. Log into your I-Read account.
2. If you still have not completed your diagnostic, please complete it.
3. Begin to work on the ELA lessons that I assigned to you.


How do I log into I-Ready?
1. Log into teahhub using your email address and password.
2. Click on middle school (top of the page)
3. Click on the Clever App (the app is blue and clever is written in white)
4 Click on the icon the says T. Webb.
5. Click on I-Ready and begin to work (You do not need your I-Ready password if you follow these steps)

Read and complete part 2: Complete the Preparing to Write A Summary graphic organizer.
Move on to Part 3, where you will follow the prompt to write a summary of The Scholarship Jacket. Be sure to use the summary writing checklist (located in Part 3) to help with your summary.

If you do not have the packet, it was attached to yesterday's lesson. It is a Google Docs, so you don't need to save it to your tablet, just open and begin to type your response.

Read and complete part 1: Analyzing Student Writing
Answer questions 1 and 2
Read and complete part 2: Complete the Preparing to Write A Summary graphic organizer

This assignment is due 10/27/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

In The Scholarship Jacket, Martha was treated unfairly because of who she was. Describe a situation where you felt like you were treated unfairly or discriminated against.

After responding to the question, respond to at least one other classmate's post. You cannot receive full class credit if you don't respond to a classmate.

The story is available in the resources section of the classroom

This assignment is due 10/15/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Use the graphic organizer to plan and write your summary for "Raymond's Run"

This assignment is due 10/09/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Please read our new story, Raymond's Run

After completing today's reading, respond to the exit ticket question.

This assignment is due 10/05/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Based of our reading and class discussion of the Medicine Bag, respond to the exit ticket question .

Tell your teachers something about yourself. It does not have to be anything big, just something you don't mind letting others know