1:4

Monday, 9/1/25

LABOR DAY

Tuesday, 9/2/25

TEKS: (7)(D) analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts

Objective: Today we will analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts

Assignment: Read “Looking For Superheroes” with partner or group of three and complete 3 double-sided notes about it

Wednesday, 9/3/25

TEKS: (7)(D) analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts

Objective: Today we will analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts

Assignment: Independently answer STAAR questions about “Looking For Superheroes”

Thursday, 9/4/25

TEKS: (5)(C) use text evidence and original commentary to support a comprehensive response

Objective: Today we will use text evidence and original commentary to support a comprehensive response

Activity: Look at STAAR short constructed response scoring guide and introduce ACES

Friday, 9/5/25

TEKS: (5)(C) use text evidence and original commentary to support a comprehensive response

Objective: Today we will use text evidence and original commentary to support a comprehensive response

Activity: Begin planning ACES poster with partners (due Wednesday) -- Best one will be displayed as anchor chart

1:3

Monday, 8/25/25

TEKS: (3) Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained reading.

Objective: Today we will reflect on our self-sustained reading

Assignment: Begin My Ideal Bookshelf File

Tuesday, 8/26/25

TEKS: (3) Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained reading.

Objective: Today we will reflect on our self-sustained reading

Assignment: Begin My Ideal Bookshelf File

Wednesday, 8/27/25

Picture Day

Thursday, 8/28/25

TEKS: (4)(G) evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Objective: Today we will evaluate details to determine key ideas

Activity: Read and annotate “With Friends Like These…” together 

Friday, 8/29/25

TEKS: (4)(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down.

Objective: Today we will monitor comprehension and make adjustments

Assignment: Work with partners or independently on “Analyze the Text: With Friends Like These”

1:2

Monday, 8/18/25

TEKS: (1)(A) engage in meaningful and respectful discourse by listening actively, responding appropriately, and adjusting communication to audiences and purposes;

Objective: Today we will engage in meaningful and respectful discourse

Activity: “A Great English Class Means…” assignment

Tuesday, 8/19/25

TEKS: (9)(A) plan a piece of writing appropriate for various purposes and audiences by generating ideas through a range of strategies such as brainstorming, journaling, reading, or discussing;

Objective: Today we will generate ideas through journaling

Activity:

Login to GoGuardian

Set up Quick Writes

Wednesday, 8/20/25

TEKS: (8)(C) evaluate the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes

Objective: Today we will evaluate the author’s use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes

Activity: Read Tony Hawk’s Ideal Bookshelf together

Thursday, 8/21/25

I’M ABSENT

TEKS: (3)The student is expected to self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.

Objective: Today we will self-self text to read independently for a sustained period of time

Assignment:

Students read independently and write Reading Response

Friday, 8/22/25

TEKS: (3) Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained reading.

Objective: Today we will reflect on our self-sustained reading

Assignment: Begin My Ideal Bookshelf File

1:1

Friday, 8/8/25

Objective: Today we will learn class procedures.

Activity: Write letter to Mrs. Cain

Meet Mrs. Cain

Go over syllabus

Review The House on Mango Street

Monday, 8/11/25

TEKS: (4)(G) evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Objective: Today we will evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Assignment: The House on Mango Street Test

Summer assignment due

Tuesday, 8/12/25

Objective: Today we will set goals

Assignment: Agree/Disagree activity

“Why We’re Here” pieces

Wednesday, 8/13/25

TEKS: (3)The student is expected to self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.

Objective: Today we will self-self text to read independently for a sustained period of time

Activity: Visit library and check out books

Thursday, 8/14/25

I’m absent

Chromebook rollout

Friday, 8/15/25

Chromebook rollout