ELD Level C Per. 2 (North Park Academy of the Arts) //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Class Name: ELD Level C Per. 2 Instructor(s): P. Canizales en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 03/10/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4618863 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Fairness
Monday: March 6, 2017
No school
 
Tuesday: March 7, 2017
Checks and Balances Page 495
Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch     Executive Branch     Judicial Branch
Pages 492--494
 
Wednesday: March 8, 2017
Students will answer questions related to our classroom reading
Questions will pertain to pages 492--495
 
Thursday: March 9, 2017
The Amendments and The Bill of Rights
pages 496--500
 
Friday: March 10, 2017
Students will answer questions related to our classroom reading
Questions will pertain to pages 496--500
 
Students will be given ample time to complete their assignments.
Students are always required to turn in assignments which are neat and that contain complete sentences.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:52:12 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/24/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4600430 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Fairness
Students were exposed to fairness last week and they discussed how and when certain characters act with fairness toward others.
 
Monday: Feb. 20, 2017
No school. Presidents' Day Holiday
 
Tuesday: Feb. 21, 2017
Constitution of the United States of America
Students will read silently and understand the constitution on their own.
 
Wednesday: Feb. 22, 2017
Guided reading. Instructor will have students read around and stop to reinforce understanding. Instructor will ask questions and students will discuss. Open--ended  discussions
 
Thursday: Feb. 23, 2017
Open-ended questions.
Students will answers questions written by the instructor and they will answer to the best of their knowledge and capacities.
 
Friday: Feb. 24, 2017
Students will turn in their assignments.
Assignments have to be fully completed and answers must have complete sentences.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:15:03 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/17/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4593473 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Theme: Fairness
This week, the students will be exposed to fairness. Students will learn about different ways to settle arguments/disagreements/discussions. Students will find ways to determine what is fair for everyone involved in different situations.
Monday: Feb. 13, 2017
No school
 
Tuesday: Feb. 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day.
Students will read pages 454--473  [Silent Reading Activity]
Students will start looking for fair and unfair events which take place in the story
 
Wednesday: Feb. 15, 2017
Teacher Guided Reading Activity
Students will read aloud
Instructor will pause and ask questions to reinforce comprehension
 
Thursday: Feb. 16, 2017
Instructor will provide students with some teacher created questions
Students will answer those questions [individually]
Students will explain their reasoning [individually]
 
Friday: Feb. 17, 2017
Instructor will choose randomly on students so they can share their answer with the rest of the class.
Other students will read their answers as well to agree or disagree with previous answers.
 
 

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:01:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/03/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4571469 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ This week the students will be exposed to "Structure of Texts." Students will understand how authors of short stories use plot, characters, dialogue, setting, and events to structure their texts.
 
Monday: Jan. 30, 2017
Students will read silently pages 290--301
Students will start to analyze on their own the different characters, dialogue, setting, and events in the story.
 
Tuesday: Jan. 31, 2017
Guided reading: Students and instructor will read aloud the story we started to read yesterday. Instructor will pause/asks questions to verify students are having a complete understanding of the characters, dialogue, setting and events.
 
Wednesday: Feb. 01, 2017
Students will start to answer the teacher made questions handed out by the instructor. Students will work individually.
 
Thursday: Feb. 02, 2017
Students will collaborate in groups. Students will go over their answers.
Instructor will call on students randomly so they can read their answers to the rest of the class. Students will ellaborate on the reason/s why they answered the question on that way/form.
 
Friday: Feb. 03, 2017
Students will be given ample time to complete their classwork. Instructor will make sure students turn in  their work fully completed.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2017 09:47:50 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/09/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4518821 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Student will complete unit # 2.
 
Monday: Dec. 05, 2016
Students will be given the vocabulary list that will be on our unit test.
 
Tuesday: Dec. 06, 2016
Students will read articles that are very similar to the reading articles that will be on our test.
 
Wednesday: Dec. 07, 2016
Students will start taking unit test # 2
 
Thursday: Dec. 08, 2016
Students will finish taking unit test # 2
 
Friday: Dec. 09, 2016
Make up test for unit test # 2 for any student who was absent on any of the two above days.
Students will bubble in their answers for unit test # 2.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:13:23 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/02/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4507728 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Students will continue learning how to analyze different characters in literature.
This week, the students will read "Rachel the Clever" pages 124--139
 
Monday: Nov. 28, 2016
Students will read the whole story, pages 124--139
 
Tuesday: Nov. 29, 2016
Students will answer teacher made up questions related to our story.
 
Wednesday: Nov. 30, 2016
Teacher will go over the questions with the students. Instructor will call on students randomly to make sure they have the proper answers for each of the questions handed to them the previous day.
 
Thursday: Dec. 01, 2016
Students will have plenty of time to complete their weekly assignment. Also, they will complete the assignment on page 139.
 
Friday: Dec. 02, 2016
Students will be given time to complete any other missing assignment from other classes. This activity is done with the whole purpose to assist students to improve their grades in other academic areas.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:08:28 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/18/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4494693 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Students will read the story titled, "Dragon, Dragon". Pages 130--153
Students will analyze each character and the lesson the writer wants us to learn. Also, we will compare and contrast the story we are reading this week with the story we read last week.
Monday: Nov. 14, 2016
Students will start to read from page 130. We will go over the vocabulary and the students will be informed about what is expected of them this week.
 
Tuesday: Nov. 15, 2016
Students will answer the questions created by the instructor.
 
Wednesday: Nov. 16, 2016
Students will share their answers. They will read their answers aloud for the rest of the class.
 
Thursday: Nov. 17, 2016
Students will work on vocabulary and creating sentences.
 
Friday: Nov. 18, 2016
Students will have time to complete their classwork in class.
Also, if they have work to complete for other classes, they will be given permission to complete any missing assignments.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 22:52:45 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/10/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4485404 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Unit # 2 for both Levels, "B and C"
  • Elements of Fiction: Plot, Character, Setting
  • Analyze Story and Characters
Monday: Nov. 07, 2016
Students will read "The Three Chicharrones"
 
Tuesday: Nov. 08, 2016
Students will answer questions on the story they read yesterday.
Students will analyze each character from the story we read in class.
 
Wednesday: Nov. 09, 2016
Parents' conferences today.
Mr. Canizales will only be able to attend the 1st. session. If you need to make an appointment to discuss your child's grades/behavior, please contact me and I will be more than happy to assist you in any possible way.
 
Thursday: Nov. 10, 2016
Minimum day today. Mr. Canizales will stay in class after school to meet any parent who missed their parent conference. Feel free to stop by and discuss with him your child's grades/behavior.
 

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:20:18 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/04/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4474706 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Unit # 6 Test
This week, students will complete unit # 6 and take the unit test.
 
Monday: October 31, 2016
Students will finish reading the last section of the unit and start practicing for our unit test.
 
Tuesday:  November 01, 2016
Students start taking unit # 6 test.
 
Wednesday: November 02, 2016
Students continue taking unit # 6 test
 
Thursday: November 03, 2016
Instructor will be absent on this day. Students will work on worksheets and will be collected at the end of class.
 
Friday: November 04, 2016
Students will complete the unit test and bubble in their answers.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2016 20:34:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/28/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4463586 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Students will work on understanding the author's viewpoint. Also, the students will present the reader's viewpoint. Students will express their opinions on certain topics/issues.
 
Monday: October 24, 2016
Students will reread pages 391--400
Students will opine on what the instructor mentions or discusses in class
 
Tuesday: October 25, 2016
Students will answer 15 questions created by the instructor.
The answers to these questions can come from the text or from their understanding of the story or personal experiences.
 
Wednesday: October 26, 2016
Students will check with each other to ensure that their answers are on target.
 
Thursday: October 27, 2016
Students will start to read our new story: Passage to Freedom
Pages 412--425
 
Friday: October 28, 2016
Instructor will present clips related to World War II
 

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:49:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/21/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4452529 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Friday, October 21st, 2016 is the end of the 1st, quarter. Grades are due!
 
In order to help your child obtain a better grade, I am going to have your child work on Language Arts. At the same time, your child will receive a grade for the assignments they complete  during my class. So  if you think about it, it is a win-win situation for them. They will get credit for both classes. Hopefully your child takes advantage of this opportunity.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:19:28 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/07/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4430321 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Article of the Week:
Governor reissues the Right to Vote to Former Prisoners
 
Students will read for fluency, accuracy and comprehension of this article.
 
Monday: Oct. 3rd, 2016
Vocabulary
Teacher will explain the intended vocabulary word list so students can have a better understanding of this article.
 
Tuesday: Oct. 4th, 2016
Students will read for fluency and accuracy.  
Students will read for understanding.
Instructor will explain each paragraph so students can have a holistic comprehension.
Instructor will challenge students' comprehension by asking hypothetical questions.
 
Wednesday: Oct. 5th, 2016
Students will work individually on questions from the article.
 
Thursday: Oct. 6th, 2016
Instructor will provide students with teacher made questions.
 
Friday: Oct. 7th, 2016
Students will have plenty of time to turn in their assignments.
Assignments must meet the following criteria:
Legible writing
Extremely neat
Complete sentences
No late assignments will be accepted after today.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:18:22 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/30/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4418351 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Greenland Sharks claim the crown for longest living vertebrates--400 years.
 
This week, students will analyze the author's point of view, summarize, find the main idea and provide supporting details ( textual evidence). Finally, students will analyze a writers report on Greenland Sharks and provide findings written by the author.
 
Monday: Sept. 26, 2016
Vocabulary assignment.
Instructor will explain potential words that might create difficulties  in the students' understanding of the article.
Instructor will provide and explain those difficult words.
 
Tuesday: Sept. 27, 2016
Students will read for fluency and accuracy.
Students will read for understanding.
Instructor will pause and ask students to clarify unclear information.
 
Wednesday: Sept. 28, 2016
Students will work individually on questions from the article.
 
Thursday: Sept. 29, 2016
Instructor will present students with teacher made questions.
Students will answer the questions by using the article they read in class.
 
Friday: Sept. 30, 2016
Instructor will show video clips about Greenland sharks.
Students will have plenty of time to turn in their completed work.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:52:46 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/23/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4404511 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Students from the ELD level "C" will take their ELD test. Unit # 3 test
 
Monday: Sept. 19
Students will be given a vocabulary word list. The list contains 24 vocabulary words. Students are required to write the definition of those words. Also, they are required to write once sentence for each vocabulary word.
 
Tuesday: Sept. 20
Students will finish working on the vocabulary word assignment.
 
Wednesday: Sept. 21
Students will start taking Unit Test # 3
 
Thursday: Sept. 22
Students will finish taking Unit Test # 3
 
Friday: Sept. 23
Make up.  Any student who was absent on any day, will have the opportunity to make up any missing section of the test or the vocabulary word assignment.
 
 
 

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2016 11:28:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/16/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4391596 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/775215/assignments/ Monday: Sept. 12
Why do we highlight our hand-outs, notes or even textbooks?
 
Tuesday: Sept. 13
Highlight our hand-outs and make sense of the highlighting.
Start to answer questions from our hand-outs.
 
Wednesday: Sept. 14
Allow students to highlight their hand-outs.
Allow them to practice and let them learn on their own.
 
Thursday: Sept. 15
Read a new hand-out.
Read for fluency and Accuracy.
Read for comprehension.
Highlight for better clarification.
 
Friday: Sept. 16
Allow students to turn in their weekly assignments.
Go over highlights and answers from the hand-outs.
 

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