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2024-2025 Lang Lab - Fall-Period 5 (Fall) - Kern Assignments

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/16/24 to 12/20/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/16/24 to 12/20/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIsef2zf1rajBgCWps8cexZ9yhf3OH5_Cnt8R4y6Gb4/edit?usp=sharing

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/09/24 to 12/13/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/09/24 to 12/13/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eB4KgaM8vtculrWuCKjiBoeWJvSsgKRrzLuDFeH9qaI/edit?usp=sharing

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/02/24 to 12/06/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 12/02/24 to 12/06/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KctCYfaPVR98VLv97DXkdwEuRkhRAeUvKMXddJDuwkw/edit?usp=sharing

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AR Log #4 in Google Classroom

AR Log #4

Directions:

Each school day…

Choose an AR book.
Record the author and title. (1 point)
Read for 15 minutes and record the page number that you stop on.
Certify that you honestly read for 15 minutes. (1 point)
Share your CATCH! (2 points)

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Animal Research Project in Google Classroom

Animal Research Project

Please receive an "Animal Research Project" handout from Mr. Kern.
Please review the rubric.
Please upload your Google Slides presentation here.

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/18/24 to 11/22/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/18/24 to 11/22/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqskFkIYbv8lErPcC2dbruET2VmZaZ3xKzpPNB-M7U8/edit?usp=sharing

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AR Log #3 in Google Classroom

AR Log #3

Directions:

Each school day…

Choose an AR book.
Record the author and title. (1 point)
Read for 15 minutes and record the page number that you stop on.
Certify that you honestly read for 15 minutes. (1 point)
Share your CATCH! (2 points)

Due:

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/12/24 to 11/15/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/12/24 to 11/15/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nLNXfQ5kLB1s41cRh_zKgIk1TFwBueJ5O7HkEyxgogY/edit?usp=sharing

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AR Log #2 in Google Classroom

AR Log #2

Choose an AR book.
Record the author and title. 
Read for 15 minutes and record the page number that you stop on.
Certify that you honestly read for 15 minutes.

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Share Your CATCH #8 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #8

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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CATCH Poster in Google Classroom

CATCH Poster

You will complete this assignment on paper, and submit your CATCH Poster to the class tray at the front of the room or directly to Mr. Kern. Your poster will be displayed in our classroom, so be sure to make it clear, creative, and engaging.


Your grade will be based on the "Rubric" section of this assignment and any additional feedback will be posted on Google Classroom.


What to Include on Your CATCH Poster:
Be sure to include all of the following elements. You can organize them in any way that makes sense, as long as everything is clear:

Your Name:
Include your full name at the top of your poster.
The Title of the Book:

Write the title of the book you’re focusing on, and make sure it is properly capitalized.
CATCH Strategy:


C: Check Unknowns
Identify five (5) challenging words or phrases from the book and provide their definitions or explanations.
A: Ask Questions

Write five (5) thoughtful questions about the book(characters, plot, themes, etc.).
T: Talk to the Text

Annotate or take notes on important moments in the book to show your interaction with the text.
C: Connect to the Text

Make meaningful connections between the book and your own life or other texts.
H: Highlight Main Ideas

Identify and clearly highlight the main ideas or themes from the book.
Image/Graphic:
Include at least one (1) image that connects to the information presented in your poster and the CATCH strategy.
Decoration and Design:

Decorate and design your poster creatively, ensuring that the information is clear, organized, and visually appealing.
Presentation:

You will present your poster to the class using the overhead projector. During the presentation, you should:
Explain each element of the CATCH strategy on your poster.
Engage the class and clearly communicate your understanding of the book

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/04/24 to 11/08/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 11/04/24 to 11/08/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXJbkRJH4K3l4Cruq7VReci9S_cGsm11GplQYE0BwQw/edit?usp=sharing

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Share Your CATCH #7 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #7

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/28/24 to 11/01/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/28/24 to 11/01/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0dxjql5nrb5IaW3paZP-k-NlEKNkSt7j5wRjReBCqQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Share Your CATCH #6 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #6

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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Share Your CATCH #5 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #5

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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Participation: Highlight Main Idea in Google Classroom

Participation: Highlight Main Idea

Please follow along with Mr. Kern.

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/21/24 to 10/25/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/21/24 to 10/25/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ajWfCrTljmE1d2BK4dXIrzMypg9PRcPBOc1hqv-bQc/edit?usp=sharing

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Share Your CATCH #4 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #4

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

Due:

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/14/24 to 10/18/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/14/24 to 10/18/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-w1DGGOg9_tARsDAiILsnepl5m97s3ZvtNfuVDQ38rY/edit?usp=sharing

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Assessment: Connect to Text in Google Classroom

Assessment: Connect to Text

Use the "Our Beautiful Town Is" reading to complete the following:

- Choose one "Connect-to-Text" slide to focus on and delete the other slides.
- Replace the highlighted words with your responses. 
- OPTIONAL: Replace the picture with one that shows the text-to-self connection.
- Present your slide to Mr. Kern when finished.

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Share Your CATCH #3 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #3

While reading today, how did you connect to the text?

Possible Sentence Frame (copy and paste; delete the brackets and add your responses):
One way that I connect the [Title] to [myself/another text/world] was when I came across ["Quote"] it reminded me of...
Reminders:
Text-to-Self: A connection between a text and your life.
Text-to-Text:

A connection between a text and another text.
Text-to-World:

A connection between a text and current or historical events.

Due:

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/07/24 to 10/11/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 10/07/24 to 10/11/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNZoIeV3FgTOfDS3mOt7yX8M3VyN9GGwzwwyLZVfZBQ/edit?usp=sharing

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 "Smart Ice Cream" in Google Classroom

"Smart Ice Cream"

We will use this document for three assignments during class time:
“Participation: Smart Ice Cream"
“Practice: Smart Ice Cream”
“Assessment: Smart Ice Cream”

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Share Your CATCH #2 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #2

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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Share Your CATCH #1 in Google Classroom

Share Your CATCH #1

While reading today, what is one part of CATCH that you found? How did you find it?

Possible Sentence Frame:

The part of CATCH that I found today was ["checking unknowns," "asking questions," "talking to the text," "connecting to the text," or "highlighting the main idea"]. I found this while reading [Title of Text] when I [explain].

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/30/24 to 10/04/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/30/24 to 10/04/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYlPbqPDqmTqAM8bLofpYVKkNCBe5jUztTa0AM6X2_0/edit?usp=sharing

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/23/24 to 09/27/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/23/24 to 09/27/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qUDbkScYLN9egbRX0k0ARMMn1sKRq60Cd2O-jSuknz8/edit?usp=sharing

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/16/24 to 09/20/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/16/24 to 09/20/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GLO4aFZOny3AWha0GRFtig9T83q6zvj8y4ll8e6m6l8/edit?usp=sharing

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/09/24 to 09/13/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/09/24 to 09/13/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbmkKaC74lQW340lkuZeB4uIew87vKrJoAhrxoLfyBg/edit?usp=sharing

Due:

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/02/24 to 09/06/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 09/02/24 to 09/06/24

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it. Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ew3Fn5-jPOx98AKMu968BnQ1-KtTP-sC5BU14JdQPao/edit?usp=sharing

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Getting to Know You Survey  in Google Classroom

Getting to Know You Survey

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Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 08/26/27 to 08/30/24 in Google Classroom

Weekly Planner - LL 6 - 08/26/27 to 08/30/24

This week students will be introduced to our "Weekly Planner" documents. This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it. Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pEzTYcuxb-Zb17pQiWQzirCi9tXsbNDb1UkbVgNhd4o/edit?usp=sharing