Tag Archives: PAP ILA

CBAP Writing

Today, my PAP and on-level students completed their first CBAP writing assessment.  They composed a personal narrative in a timed writing setting.  Most finished and began reading their self-selected library books.  After reading their library books, I am asking them to complete a reader’s response assignment.  A copy of the handout was given to each student before departure today.  I look forward to putting parent faces with student names tomorrow at our annual “Meet the Teacher” night.

Mrs. Johnson <><

IVAN CAPP Booklets

We began working on our IVAN CAPP booklets today in class.  We will work on the projects in class on Wednesday and Thursday in class and then turn them in on Friday, September 5.   If the work is not completed during class time, then it will need to be finished at home.  I sent home directions about the project through email this afternoon. Please let me know if you did not receive the email with the directions, and I’ll be sure to add you to my group email.

Tomorrow, we will be receiving and begin working with our Springboard Workbook. I look forward to using this resource as we work through language arts together this year.  Please take care, and have a good evening.  God bless.

Mrs. Johnson <><

Class Work – August 26, 2014

Here are the instructions for the introduction letter that is due on Wednesday, August 27, at the beginning of class.  We brainstormed and wrote about why reading and writing are so integral to life and turned in our t-shirts.  They will be fun to display in my room or hallway.  I haven’t decided.  Here are the directions for the introduction letter we started in class but didn’t finish.  It is homework.  If your student has a question, then he or she can come in tomorrow morning during tutorials with a signed pass from you in the hallway passport section of the agenda.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10BvVV1NnfvdSsWzJyoEGjSKuVzftFw_45qUtX92nGWs/edit?usp=sharing

Introduction letter directions

The only change is that you will write ONE copy of your letter and use the front side of your paper.   I look forward to reading your words of art.  Take care, and have a good evening.

Mrs. Johnson <><

P. S. Here is the template for the T-shirt if your student didn’t turn one in.  I’d like to display them.  Please have your student decorate it and cut it out before school tomorrow if this applies to you.  Thank you.

T-Shirt Template

Class Supplies List

For my ILA or PAP ILA class, you will need:

  • A one-inch binder with dividers and notebook paper
  • Black or blue pens
  • Composition notebook or spiral for writing journal
  • Novels as needed (I will let you know when we get close to using them at school)
  • Student planner (provided by school on first day)
  • Highlighters (as needed)
  • Colored pencils (as needed)
  • Extra notebook paper to use for writing assignments and kept in binder.
  • Springboard Workbook (I will issue this resource at the beginning of the school year.)
  • Reader’s Notebook Workbook (I will issue this resource at the beginning of the school year.)

Cougar Camp – 2014

I am glad you made it through Cougar Camp 2014.  Welcome to my class and the adventure that is integrated language arts or ILA.  Remember that PAP means Pre-AP in future references. You may come up next Tuesday, August 19, from 9:00-11:00 A.M. or 4:00-6:00 P.M. to practice your locker combinations, familiarize yourself with the building, and set up your locker. If you weren’t able to attend Cougar Camp, make sure you come up on Tuesday to acquaint yourself with the layout of the building.  I will see you in class on Monday, August 25.  Please make sure that you practice your school bedtime as the final week winds down because I want you ready from the first day.  Take care of yourself, and enjoy time with family and friends.

Mrs. Johnson <><

P.S. Remember that PAP ILA students need to read Gary Paulsen’s My Life in Dog Years as the summer reading assignment. As mentioned in Cougar Camp today, if you write a summary of each chapter, you should be in good shape.  ¡Ciao!