Author Archives: Mr. Ballinger

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Agenda for Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 2/3 will meet on Thursday and 4,5,6 will meet on Friday due to MSP schedule. Language Arts Purpose: Students can craft a “Where I am From” poem by identifying patterns in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Agenda for Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2 2/3 will meet on Tuesday and 4,5,6 will meet on Wednesday due to MSP schedule. Language Arts Purpose: Students can use imagery by writing a definition, following guidelines and examples, and drafting … Continue reading →

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Friday, April 27, 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Language Arts Purpose: Students will understand how MSP reading is assessed by taking a practice test in order to know how to respond to reading questions and prompts. Due:  Reading Records that show evidence of daily reading. Eastern Hemispheres Purpose: Students … Continue reading →

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Language Arts Purpose: Students can brainstorm ideas by responding to prompts and creating a simile in order to be ready to write a “Where I’m From Poem.” Field Trip Permission Slip  Forms reviewed and distributed Introduction to “Where I’m From” poems … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Language Arts Purpose: Students can learn to recognize and use simile and metaphor by recording definitions, creating their own, and identifying both in poetry in order to expand their range of figurative language. Due:  Reading Records that show evidence of daily … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Language Arts Purpose: Students can create a chain poem and set up a vocabulary page in order to initiate the poetry unit. Poetry Workshop Day 1 Due:  Bring reading book every day! Reading Records that show evidence of daily reading. Eastern … Continue reading →

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Language Arts Purpose: Students will generate a small moment idea by remembering their spring break experiences in order to practice sustained writing time. Reminder of small moment techniques Reminder of generating strategies Writing time Purpose: Students will find and sticky … Continue reading →

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Students are working on the Dig Deep CBA Purpose: Students can use primary sources to support a position by: following mini-lesson modeling on writing an explanation crafting a first explanation focusing research on primary sources Reviewing the CBA rubric and, for … Continue reading →

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Eastern Hemisphere: Purpose: Students will complete their research essay draft by writing an effective conclusion and participating in peer editing in order to bring closure to the China research process and be ready for the next project. Due: Peer edited … Continue reading →

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Mr. Ballinger

Eastern Hemisphere: Purpose: Students will draft a research essay by using an effective introduction, formal voice, and appropriate transitions in order to practice turning researched evidence into a completed piece of writing. Due today: Graphic organizer: position statement, evidence I … Continue reading →

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